Abstract: A toy with a springable cord and an object at the other end of the cord, which object can be a ball of many kinds, or a device covering a ball. The ball may include electronics therein that are actuated when the ball is hit against a surface.

Abstract: A toy with a springable cord and an object at the other end of the cord, which object can be a ball of many kinds, or a device covering a ball. The ball may include electronics therein that are actuated when the ball is hit against a surface.

Abstract: A toy that includes a returning ball mounted on an elastic cord. The other end of the elastic cord is mounted to a glove, such as a baseball glove. The elastic cord may be mounted to a stitch in the glove, or may be connected to a special connection part that is attached at first and second ends to the glove leaving an open connection between those first and second ends.

Abstract: A toy with a springable cord and an object at the other end of the cord, which object can be a ball of many kinds, or a device covering a ball. The ball may include electronics therein that are actuated when the ball is hit against a surface.

Abstract: A toy with a springable cord and a ball. The toy has a wrist band, elastic cord and ball construction. The wrist band provides a way for minimizing twisting and knotting of the elastic band located at the base of the palm of the user. The construction of the elastic cord and ball provides a way for minimizing the degrading and wear contract of elastic cord with surfaces struck on the ball.

Abstract: A toy with a springable cord and a ball. The toy comprises a novel wrist band, elastic cord and ball construction. The wrist band of the present invention uniquely provides means for minimizing twisting and knotting of the elastic band located at the base of the palm of the user. The construction of the elastic cord and ball provides means for minimizing the degrading and wear contact of elastic cord with surfaces struck by the ball.

Abstract: A toy which is formed from a wrist attachment part that attaches to a user's wrist, and has a ball attached to an elastic cord. The ball can be thrown and when it reaches the limit of elasticity of the cord, springs back. The cord can be formed from first and second elastic cords which are knotted together in a specified way. One of the cords passes through a hole in the ball, and forms a knot on the outside of the ball. The other cord that attaches to the first cord, and also coupled to the wrist attachment part. Protected sleeves can be used to cover the knots. The wrist attachment part may be formed of Velcro, so that it can adjust in size to attach around the user's wrist.

Abstract: A top toy comprises a hand-held paddle with a contact portion and a handle portion, designed to manipulate, catch and throw a spinning top. The toy has two or more sides configured with substantially flat contact surfaces meeting at a periphery juncture to define an acute angle, such that the spinning top may be scooped or lifted from another surface onto the contact portion. The contact portion includes a perimeter ridge having a gap adjacent the handle, to enable a user to direct the spinning top onto the handle portion, to thereby manipulate, catch, or throw the spinning top from either the contact portion or the handle. The top and/or paddle may be constructed from or covered with glowing or glow-in-the-dark materials or substances to cause the top and/or paddle to glow in the dark, or provide enhanced visibility in daylight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new wrist toy. The wrist toy comprises a novel wrist band, elastic cord and ball construction. The wrist band of the present invention uniquely provides means for minimizing twisting and knotting of the elastic band located at the base of the palm of the user. The construction of the elastic cord and ball provides means for minimizing the degrading and wear contact of elastic cord with surfaces struck by the ball.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new wrist toy. The wrist toy comprises a novel wrist band, elastic cord and ball construction. The wrist band of the present invention uniquely provides means for minimizing twisting and knotting of the elastic band located at the base of the palm of the user. The construction of the elastic cord and ball provides means for minimizing the degrading and wear contact of elastic cord with surfaces struck by the ball.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to luminous drumsticks. The drumsticks of the present invention permit the drummer to perform visually dramatic drumstick maneuvers and exhibitions without impeding the drummer's traditional responsibility of providing a continuum of timely rhythm to the subject music. This is achieved because the drumsticks embodying this invention comprise drumstick body elements which are configured such that the center of mass of the drumstick is at substantially the midpoint of the length of the drumstick body, and such that either end of the drumstick may function as the drum tip. The ends are also configured such that they are compatible for universal use on all types of percussion instruments. Such a construction of drumsticks permits the drummer to predictably and confidently manipulate the drumsticks for the desired visual, yet timely rhythmic affect. The present invention also contemplates a novel method of manufacturing the same.