Abstract: The rotating ring display device is a display device. The rotating ring display device is configured for use in displaying a jewelry item know as a ring. The ring mounts on the rotating ring display device for display. The rotating ring display device is a rotating structure. The rotating ring display device rotates the ring such that the ring can be viewed from a variety of angles. The rotating ring display device comprises a pedestal structure, a ring display structure, and a control circuit. The pedestal structure contains the control circuit. The ring display structure attaches to the pedestal structure. The ring display structure receives and displays the ring. The control circuit rotates the ring display structure.

Abstract: An apparatus which is helpful in teaching a person how to ride a bicycle. The apparatus is connected to a bicycle and has balance rods extending from the apparatus. The apparatus increases the ability of the new rider to balance. The balance rods can be adjusted by changing the length the balance rods are extended, where the length of extension is decreased to reduce the effect of the apparatus as the new rider learning to ride the bicycle becomes more proficient.

Abstract: A bobbling toy exciter is provided for gently tapping the bobbling portion of the bobbling toy to create a continuous movement of the bobbling portion. A motor drives a flexible arm in periodic movement which causes the arm to strike the bobbling portion, for example the bobbling head of the toy. A bob or other mass may be added to the end of the flexible arm to more effectively strike the toy. The flexible arm may extend transversely from the shaft of a rotating motor. The flexible arm may also transversely extend from a pivoting vertical rod. The present bobbling toy exciter gently creates movement and action in bobbling toys which would require manual excitation, so that the user may continuously enjoy the bobbling movement.

Abstract: The moving rail hanger comprises: a) a rail; b) a plurality of hanger brackets, each of said hanger brackets moveably and detachably attached to said rail, and each of said hanger brackets detachably attached to an external support structure, at one or more of said hanger brackets further comprising a drive mechanism said drive mechanism said rail along a path of movement defined by said plurality of hanger brackets; and c) one or more display brackets immovably and detachably attached to said rail.

Abstract: An adaptable three-dimensional ornamental wire frame model includes a head, a neck, a body and various appendages. The various appendages are mounted to the body or to each other by pivot joints that permit pivoting of the appendages relative to the body and/or to each other. The model is adaptable to posing in multiple ornamental positions and configurations as desired by the user. Preferably, lights on a light string are mounted on the adaptable three-dimensional ornamental wire frame model to outline the shape of the model.

Abstract: A transaction card includes a base member, an auxiliary member and an account identifier. The base member defines a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and a slot extending therethrough. The auxiliary member includes a first section and a handle section and is coupled with the base member such that the first section is disposed on the first surface of the base member. The handle section extends from the first surface, through the slot and to the second surface of the base member such that movement of the handle section causes movement of the auxiliary member relative to the base member. The account identifier is included on one of the base member and the auxiliary member and links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record.

Abstract: The present invention consists of an illuminated, musical display box having removable character elements mounted on pins and a removable scenic background, which character elements are capable of moving in a pleasing fashion about the rear wall of the device and/or on a lower platform of the device. The motion display box is substantially upright and narrow in configuration such that it can easily be installed onto the interior portion of a standard home window to be seen from the outside of the house during a given holiday season. The device may be provided with a speaker and an electronic tune generating chip embodied in a removable module or housing. Since the characters, background and music module may be easily and conveniently changed out by the user as the seasons change or the interior contents may be desired to be updated, one musical display box may be used through several holiday season changes.

Abstract: A spring novelty item which has a head and appendages attached to a body by means of a spring connecting means so as to add dynamic and aesthetic beauty to any garden, kitchen or other setting.

Abstract: A rotary and suspending figure ornament includes a candlestick and a supporting rod on one side thereof; the top portion of the supporting rod is pivotally disposed with a suspending screw-typed and gradually enlarged consecutive long decorative band. Rotary decorative pieces or objects respectively suspend at proper spaced positions on the decorative band. A heat generating source, such as a candle or a light bulb, is placed at the center of the candlestick to allow the hot air current to thrust upwardly to the bottom portion of the screw-typed decorative band thereby gradually pushing the decorative band to rotate and driving the rotary decorative pieces to rotate and swing accordingly.

Abstract: The present invention consists of an illuminated, musical display box having removable character elements mounted on pins and a removable scenic background, which character elements are capable of moving in a pleasing fashion about the rear wall of the device and/or on a lower platform of the device. The motion display box is substantially upright and narrow in configuration such that it can easily be installed onto the interior portion of a standard home window to be seen from the outside of the house during a given holiday season. The device may be provided with a speaker and music generation means consisting of an electronic tune generating chip embodied in a removable module or housing. Since the characters, background and music module may be easily and conveniently changed out by the user as the seasons change or the interior contents may be desired to be updated, one musical display box may be used through several holiday season changes.

Abstract: An animated holiday-scene display device for providing decorative entertainment tools. The animated holiday-scene display device includes a base member having a top side and being adapted to rest upon a surface; and also includes an ornamental figurine being mounted upon the topside of the base member and having a body and movable arms; and further includes an ornamental object also being mounted upon the top side of the base member; and also includes a light-emitting assembly being disposed throughout the ornamental object; and further includes an assembly for actuating movement of the ornamental figurine.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multipurpose advertisement device, with a carrier frame (1) comprising one or more border parts (2, 2′) with an information carrying outer surface (2c) and with a primary information carrying means (4) for the displaying of characters and/or figures and/or other symbols for attracting attention. The primary information carrying means (4) have magnetic first connecting means (4a). Within the device there is a movable, rotating second connecting means (5b), with an attracting magnetic force between the first and second connecting means (4a, 5b). The primary information carrying means (4) is movably positioned on the outer surface (2a) of the device, and the second connecting means (5b) is positioned within the device in the proximity of the first connecting means (4a).

Abstract: A toy consists of a base, a cap and a toy model. The base has stationary wheels and a movable wheel located on the bottom section thereof. The movable wheel may be driven through a gear set by battery power for moving the base around. The cap has a hollow casing located on the top section to house a motor that is driven by a battery for rotating the cap through another gear set. The base has an arched gear rack located on the top surface. By way of an elastic element and a lever to couple with the gear sets and arched gear rack, the cap may be moved to the left and right, and rotated positively and reversely to generate a wide variety of simulative motions.

Abstract: An electric swayable toy includes a body, a shoulder swayably and pivotally on an upper portion of the body, a pair of legs swayably and pivotally mounted on a lower portion of the body, a pair of arms swayably mounted on the shoulder, a head swayably mounted on the shoulder, a pair of shoes swayably supporting the pair of legs in an inclined manner, and a base supporting and securing the pair of shoes. By such an arrangement, the body includes a main swayable mechanism mounted therein, the shoulder includes an arm swayable mechanism, the main swayable mechanism includes a motor which is rotated continuously in a signal direction and the speed of the motor is reduced by a speed reduction mechanism to actuate an eccentric wheel and a cam mechanism so that the legs, the body, and the shoulder are swayable while the arms and the head are swayable by actuation of the arm swayable mechanism.

Abstract: An art paper designed to facilitate the creation of kinetic art works. The term “kinetic art” refers to paintings or pictures, which have been designed to be shaped in a pleated manner and displayed in 3 dimensions to afford the viewer different images dependant upon the viewer's position in relation to the art. Kinetic art paper consists of a repeated pattern of long vertical strips of equal size separated by channels which define the precise location of where folds should be made to form a uniform pattern of pleats. The channels aid in the folding process. Image information is placed on the vertical strips, either through a manual painting or coloring process or through the use of a computer assisted printing program.

Abstract: A modular dynamic dialogue animated display device for recreating a story that is divided into a stored sequence of storyline events which are sequentially retrieved by a processor. Each storyline event comprises at least one of playing a selected audio block or movement of a moveable display element. The processor generates sequential control signals which initiate performance of corresponding storyline events such that precise synchronization between audio and movement is provided. The display includes a universal main assembly which may be manufactured in a single tooling for use with different storylines, and sub-assemblies are mounted to the main assembly in accordance with the particular storyline being depicted. Alternatively, a plurality of individual display devices may be arranged one after another whereby a previous display device actuates performance in a next display device in order to depict different scenes from a single storyline.

Abstract: An ornamental display apparatus suited for the Christmas season having a concealable figurine that is movable from a concealed position to a display position. While the figurine is in the display position, seasonal music is broadcasted. The ornamental display apparatus generally comprises a base, a botanical model, a housing, a figurine, a motorized drive assembly and a music broadcasting means. The botanical model is disposed on the base, and the housing is enclosed within the botanical model. The botanical model is movable between an open and closed position. The figurine resides atop the base and is movable between a concealed position within the housing and an exposed position external to the botanical model. The motorized drive assembly moves the figurine between the concealed and exposed position, as well as the botanical model between the open and closed position.

Abstract: An ornamental track toy includes a loop track assembly, a motor, an elongated coupling and an ornament. The track assembly includes a hollow base having a flat surface, a slot in the flat surface and the elongated coupling slidably mounted in a hollow channel in the base. The motor includes a gear and a pinch roller for moving the elongated coupling in a loop path around the track assembly. The elongated coupling includes a link that is connected to the ornament so that the ornament is pulled around the track assembly as the elongated coupling is moved around the loop path of the track assembly.

Abstract: An ascending/descending mechanism in which a face gear is rotated to drive two symmetrically arranged cylindrical gears, whereby two eccentric shafts fitted with the cylindrical gears are rotated in reverse directions. Two driven slide blocks are fitted with the short shafts of the eccentric shafts. The top ends of the driven slide blocks are fitted with two columns which are fitted in fitting holes of retaining blocks. When the cylindrical gears are reversely rotated, the short shafts of the eccentric shafts are slided within the slide slots of the driven slide blocks, whereby the columns are reciprocally moved up and down. Accordingly, the dolls or decorative articles at the top ends of the columns are alternately ascended or descended. The power source for driving the face gear can be a music bell or a motor, so that when the dolls or decorative articles at the top ends of the columns are alternately ascended or descended, a music or other audio/video effect is cooperatively created.

Abstract: A toy train hopper car has a simulated load which appears to be emptied from a full load position. An electric motor drives a rotatable crank arm which engages a pivot arm connected to a load support that holds the simulated load. A second parallel pivot arm provides added support and follows the first pivot arm. A push button control actuates the motor to move the simulated load from an upper raised full load position to a lower empty load position and to reverse the movement.

Abstract: An animated display mechanism provides two components of motion to an object. The mechanism includes a mechanism base, a slide plate to which both a motor and the object are mounted, and a cam that is mounted to and rotated by the motor shaft. An animated golfer display employs the display mechanism, and repeatedly executes an animation cycle, during which a golfer advances toward a golf ball on a putting green, stops, takes two practice puts, approaches the golf ball, and putts the ball into the cup. The ball is returned to the green by the display mechanism as the golfer retreats to a position in which the animation cycle can repeat.

Abstract: An animated mechanized figure which can be dressed as a tiger Santa character and is electrically-operated to provide vertical movements of the body and arms, forward and backward tilting of the head and vertical movements from the lower lip, together with vocal sounds emitted from a speaker provided in the body. The body member is movably supported from a central vertical post mounted on a base. A gear box is fixedly attached on the vertical post central portion within the body member, and contains a first electric drive motor and a driven rotor having an eccentric pin which contacts the body member rear part and moves the body and arms upward and downward, and also tilts the head forward and backward. The head member contains a second electric drive motor and driven rotor which is associated with a torsion spring unit and connected to a linkage which pivots the lower lip flap upward and downward in synchronism with vocal sounds emitted from the speaker mounted in the front part of the body member.

Abstract: A music carrousel structure with various dynamic actions, including several decorative articles, a stem and a base. The power mechanism of the music box is fixed on a support tray. The power output shaft is engaged with a gear which is engaged with a toothed ring. The center of the toothed ring is disposed with a central disc which is on the same plane as the lower surface of the toothed ring. The above members are all hidden in a canopy. The canopy is fixed with a fixing disc or a hanging disc. The toy horses via copper rods are hung on outer periphery of the toothed ring or the support tray. The canopy is supported on the support rod. A stem in the support rod is connected with a transmission mechanism in the base, whereby the power is transmitted to the transmission mechanism. The decorative articles are fixed on the transverse levers and get into and out of the holes of the base by means of cooperation of the springs and waved block.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for an animated display includes a plurality of planetary gears supported on a rotatable planetary gear support. Each planetary gear meshes with a stationary sun gear and is affixed to a multi-finger magnet support. Rotation of the planetary gear support causes the magnet support to revolve about the sun gear and also to rotate about its own central axis. One magnet from a first set of magnets is supported in each finger of the magnet support and travels in a first orbit about the rotational axis of its respective magnet support and in a second orbit around the sun gear. The rotatable planetary gear support can also support a second set of magnets for orbital movement about the sun gear. An optional auxiliary magnet support rotates about a center axis of the sun gear and supports a third set of magnets for orbital movement.

Abstract: A displaying device includes a first body and a second body which are pivotally connected. The first body includes a rotating member rotatably mounted thereto and an arcuate slot defined therein. A combination wrench is displayed on the displaying device with a box end thereof retained by an engaging member which may reciprocatingly slide along the arcuate slot upon activation of a driving mechanism.

Abstract: A transmission structure for ornaments, in which the center of the base disk is mounted with a rotative ring, of which the bottom has a driving gear. The upper part of the rotative ring is connected with a round member with a ring-shaped plate; the inside of the round member has an inner gear to be engaged with a small gear of a music generator and driving unit. The outer edge surface of the base disk is furnished with at least a gear train to be engaged with the inner gear of a rotative disk, or with a transmission assembly. Different ornaments are mounted on the ring-shaped plate of round member, the upper side of the still disk, the circular surface of the rotative disk or the round shaft of the transmission assembly respectively. The aforesaid ornaments on the aforesaid parts are driven by means of the music generator and driving unit so as to rotate, to swing or to move back and forth.

Abstract: A climbing toy machine has a motor, a drive pinion set, a climbing gear set, a first rack plate, a second rack plate, and a retard gear. The drive pinion set and the climbing gear set are disposed between the first rack plate and the second rack plate. The drive pinion set engages with the climbing gear set. A disk is disposed under the first and the second rack plates. A seat is disposed on the disk. A first and a second U-shaped plates are disposed on the seat to receive the first rack plate. A third and a fourth U-shaped plates are disposed on the seat to receive the second rack plate. A movable plate is disposed between the first and the second rack plates. A press plate is connected to the movable plate. A protruded bar is disposed on the movable plate. A separator is disposed between the movable plate and the second rack plate. A spool is disposed between the separator and the second rack plate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating an animated display with an ornamental object that incorporates a unique combination of motions and appearances which can be controlled and choreographed with the use of a computer or other control devices. One specific embodiment is a tree-like sculpture which can be instructed to move and dance along with selected music for purposes of entertainment. The apparatus is capable of making many different motions including linear movement, spinning, swaying, bobbing, expanding, and tumbling.

Abstract: A toy carrousel comprising a body which is formed by a stationary base part and a top part supported above the base part for rotation about a vertical axis. The base part includes a vertical shaft having an upper end reaching into the top part. The top part supports at least one decorative figure atop. The toy carrousel includes a drive mechanism provided in the base part for rotating the top part, which is formed by a motor and a train of gears to be driven by the motor to rotate the top part. The toy carrousel further includes a drive transmission mechanism provided at the upper end of the shaft for setting the decorative figure into individual motion relative to the top part upon rotation of the top part.

Abstract: A unique, visually enhancing and exciting entertainment system is obtained by providing an elongated path or track, along which a plurality of objects automatically advance, with the objects constructed to perform independent animated movements in direct synchronization with each other. In addition to the coordinated, synchronized, independent movement of each of the objects as the objects movably advance along the track or pathway, the present invention is also constructed to enable each object to perform a separate and unique activity, completely distinguishable from the normal animated movement being performed by the object as the object moves along the path. In this way, further excitement and visual stimulation is provided and an entertainment system is attained which provides long-term benefits and interest to the viewers.

Abstract: A track display apparatus comprises an elongated endless track preferably in the form of a ring. A pair of spaced apart conductive rails extend along the track and are engaged by conductive rollers which receive electrical power for a motor housing surrounded by an ornament. The ornament is advantageously Santa with his sleigh and the reindeer. Power is supplied by a power signal unit attached along the track and electrically connected to the rails and a low voltage direct current power source. A plurality of supports are connected around the track for supporting the track above the floor or around another ornament, for example, a Christmas tree.

Abstract: A system for simulating human gait embodied as a human-like model, for example, a mannequin, a scarecrow and the like depending on the intended application of the system, driven by a driving system along a pair of tracks. The driving system includes rotatable terminals for reversing the direction of advancement of the model. The model has legs which are pivotally connected to one another in a spaced alignment at a waist enabling a scissor-like action during the step-by-step advancement of the model along the tracks. The waist includes a balancing mechanism for maintaining a substantially even keel of the model during the gait-like motion. Furthermore, the legs include an upper segment pivotally connected at a knee-like joint to a lower segment such the legs have a tendency for a flexion movement and urging mechanisms for straightening them. Still further, the legs terminate in feet pivotally connected thereto which are provided with front and rear shock absorbers for smoothing the gait-like motion.

Abstract: A revolving and self-rotating liquid-containing decoration comprising a freely shaped transparent container containing a liquid, a concave driving disk made of magnetic material and disposed in the liquid, a freely shaped decorative article disposed on the driving disk, a hollow base disposed under a smooth and plane bottom board of the container and a power assembly disposed in the base, wherein the power assembly drives the driving disk to revolve in the liquid contained in the container and when revolving, the driving disk and the decorative article simultaneously self-rotate due to velocity difference between a peripheral portion and a central portion of the driving disk.

Abstract: A sound producing decorative article includes a housing having a top, a bottom, and a cavity formed in the housing. The top has a first opening, and the bottom has a second opening. Both of the openings are communicated with the cavity. A tubular supporting member passes through the first opening and is mounted detachably on the top. A guiding unit includes a mounting member provided in the cavity and a guiding rod extending from the mounting member. A toy supporting unit includes a post having a top end on which a toy is mounted, and an engaging member fixed to a bottom end of the post and having a notch. The post extends through the tubular supporting member via the cavity and the notch engages slidably the guiding rod. A moving unit for moving the toy supporting unit includes a base, an eccentric wheel mounted rotatably on the base, and a driving unit for actuating rotatably the eccentric wheel.

Abstract: An endless loop transport system including objects suspended from an endless loop which is installed on a series of idler pulleys and a motor driven pulley which propels the loop and the suspended objects. The idler pulleys each includes a bracket which extends in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis about which the idler pulley rotates. The pulleys are free to tilt to compensate for changes in the loop.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crystal ball having a revolving cover or globe. The crystal ball comprises the torque shaft of a spring driven, music bell, which shaft protrudes from the lower end of the base of the crystal ball, and is fixed to a fixed base. The fixed base envelopes or clads the outside of the casing of the crystal ball, and has an annular gear or rack mounted at the upper end of the fixed base. A radial protrusion at the upper end of the casing of crystal ball has a plurality of vertical orifices, each rotatably mounting a stage comprised of a shaft having a platform fixed to the upper end and a gear fixed at the lower end, the gear engaging the annular rack. By the aforesaid construction, when the torque axle provides a rotational torque to the fixed base due to the spring of the music bell, the crystal ball spins about an axis on a positioning member disposed at the center of the fixed base.

Abstract: Kites and airfoils designed in such fashion that the possibilities to observe the process by which the kite or airfoil is made airborne are maximized.Each time a gust of wind appears, the kite or airfoil rises automatically up a fixed pole which passes through it, without further direct intervention. When the airflow or wind abates, the kite or airfoil descends the pole, and rests on a restraining device located on the pole at a level higher than its lower-most level until the next gust of wind or an increase in the airflow lifts the kite or airfoil up again, and so on. The restriction of the pole also keeps the kite or airfoil within a short distance of the observer who can have a closer and better view of the process of ascension of the kite or airfoil up the pole.The applications of this invention include scientific instruments, childrens's toys and advertising devices. One embodiment of the invention is a kite which is designed to use the radio antenna of an automobile as its pole.

Abstract: A visual display and amusement device is provided which will give an illusion that a miniature airplane model is pulling a curved banner with a message thereon about an upper transparent portion of a housing. The device will convey the message over and over again to a person viewing the device.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling rotary motion wherein a bellows is fixed at one end to a support having a restricted vent opening and carries a crank at its opposite end linked to a stallable type motor, the motor moving the crank in a circular path controlled by the bellows between alternate fast and slow motion according to the change in length of the bellows.

Abstract: Stage apparatus for use with a stand-up doll figure where the doll figure not only moves across the stage area, but rotates successively in opposite directions and for different degrees of rotation to simulate life-like as distinguished from mechanical motion. The apparatus comprises a base having a stage mounted for rotation, mechanism for effecting rotation of the stage, a doll support disc mounted on the stage for rotation relative to the stage, an attaching arrangement on the support disc for releasably securing a stand-up doll figure to the disc for common rotation, and a cam arrangement between the support disc and the base which operates incident to rotation of the stage to effect rotation of the support disc and the doll figure. In one form the apparatus is arranged so that the movements of the disc and the doll figure tend to be different each time the doll figure passes across the stage area.

Abstract: An animated display showing the Nativity scene. Human figures representing the Wise Men, shepherds, etc., move past the crib containing the infant Jesus. Each figure pauses, turns towards the crib, bows, turns back, and then moves away. The pausing action is created by a drive gear with some missing teeth. The turning action is created by two racks which mesh sequentially with a gear on which each figure is mounted. The bowing motion is created by a hinge mounting for each figure, and a push-rod actuation mechanism.

Abstract: A toy for supporting and conveying a doll or the like utilizing a doll carrier member rotatably coupled to a link of a continuous endless belt disposed within a channel beneath a platform having a continuous slot for passage therethrough of a portion of the doll carrier. The doll carrier includes a geared disc member with an integral triangular cam member, the disc member engaging a rack member within the channel to cause the doll to pirouette or turn with the cam member alternately engaging oppositely disposed spaced fixed cams to cause the doll to walk. The belt is motor driven and reversible and upon reversing, the cam structure causes the doll carrier to reverse directions.

Abstract: A toy fashion display mechanism is contained within a fashionable two-compartment carrying case. In one compartment there is positioned a hand-driven turntable on an appropriate support. The turntable is constructed at its circumference to support at least one doll for display movement. A backdrop is positioned toward the rear so that the clothes on the doll may be changed while hidden from those viewing the display. The other compartment contains storage space for at least one doll and pop-up furniture to hold a selection of clothing.