Abstract: A clock is provided with a pendulum suspended generally upwardly from the face of the clock and an electromagnet means is provided adjacent to the periphery of the face to catch and hold the pendulum bob momentarily to indicate at least one aspect of the time such as the minutes past the hour. Preferably the electromagnet is carried on a rotating support progressively around the peripheral portion of the clock face to alter the time indication. A lighted hand may be used to indicate the time in hours. In some embodiments the pendulum may swing outwardly beyond the face of the clock.

Abstract: A magnetophoresis type display suited to display characters, graphics and other patterns which are entered into a handwriting input device, and a graphic input/output device which, by utilizing such a display, in an input mode generates an electric signal (graphic signal) indicative of coordinates of an input point and, in a display mode, displays a pattern responsive to a graphic signal applied thereto. The display is provided with means for partially erasing a pattern which has been entered and displayed. The partial erase means comprises a carriage loaded with a magnet which is movable vertically and horizontally driven by a drive mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pendulum means with a symmetrical post carrying two fixed magnets, each of which faces a movable magnet. The two movable magnets are coupled together by a rocker, so that alternately one assumes the minimum distance and the other the maximum distance with respect to the facing fixed magnet. A diaphragm movable at right angles to the magnetic field is associated with the pair of magnets, so that it alternately blocks one field and frees the other.The rocker and linkage systems carrying the magnets and the locking device are coupled together by a weight, e.g. a ball movable downwards along the sloping surface of a rocker.

Abstract: A magnetic amusement device incorporates a housing having a first and second magnetic member movably mounted on the housing. Each of the first and second magnetic members are capable of moving in a pathway with respect to the housing. The pathways of the two magnetic members are located in association with each other such that there is a point of association between the first and the second magnetic member. A ferromagnetic object is utilized in association with the first and second magnetic member such that the ferromagnetic object is capable of being associated with one of the first or second magnetic members as that one member moves in its pathway and when the first and second magnetic members are located at the point of association of the members the ferromagnetic member is capable of becoming disassociated with one of the members and becoming associated with the other of the members.

Abstract: A magnetic toy is provided which is capable of teaching basic scientific principles, provides a high degree of challenge to the user in operation and is low in cost. The toy has a plurality of bar magnets rotatably mounted between upper and lower support surfaces and a magnetic wand element. When the magnetic wand element is moved in the vicinity of the bar magnets one or more of the bar magnets will move and will also rotate with proper use of the magnetic wand.

Abstract: A magnetic displaying device adapted for hanging on a wall including a displaying panel made of a hanging panel and a parallel disposed magnetic displaying panel between which is disposed a liquid containing magnetic particles. A translatable erasing magnet is arranged perpendicular to the downward direction of the device and coupled to a magnet lifting mechanism. The erasing magnet rests at either the upper or lower end of the panel and moves up and down through guiding means such as rails. A string or the like coupled to the lifting mechanism is pulled downwardly to move the erasing magnet.

Abstract: A modular toy is provided in the configuration of a building, such as a doll house, formed of a plurality of modular units, each representing, for example, a room or a group of rooms. The modular units are constructed to permit them to be stacked one above the other and/or retained in side-by-side assembly so as to define, when so assembled, a simulated building. In one form, the modular units are molded of plastic with one or more walls thereof shaped to retain objects in place such as furniture, fixtures and appliances. In another form, the modular units are molded in a flat box-like configuration defining five walls of the room which are joined together by molded hinge-like portions permitting the flat molding to be folded into the configuration of the room shell which may also define the walls for the packaging of the unit.

Abstract: A toy assembly capable of maintaining a toy figure in a floating position within a transparent container, is disclosed. A base member attached to the container includes a first permanent magnet. A floating base member dimensioned to be slideably contained within the container includes a second permanent magnet. The toy figure is removably mounted on the floating base member. The first and second magnets are disposed to repel each other thereby causing the toy figure to float within the container. A plurality of toy appendages are provided. These include a carriage member upon which the floating base member may be mounted together with the toy figure. The first permanent magnet may be used to propel the assembly of the carriage member, the floating base member and the toy figure on a support surface.

Abstract: A display apparatus of the type wherein an object is supported by magnetic force to create the illusion that the object is floating or flying. In the apparatus, the magnetic force is balanced against gravity. Magnetized material is utilized which may be alnico, ceramic, or other compound or alloy or a material such as rubber bonded barium ferrite composition, the material being magnetized through the thickness or diameter of the material. That is, the magnetic material may be in the form of a flat elongated bar or a cylindrical bar or the like. The N pole is opposite the S pole over the entire surface area of the material as distinguished from a rod or bar that is magnetized through the length with the N pole at one end and the S pole at the opposite end.

Abstract: A miniature animated display having figures magnetically coupled to magnets on a trapezoidal plate. A motor driven linkage moves the trapezoidal plate in a manner such that the figures appear to move randomly.

Abstract: This invention is a toy soda jet for use by children and which is structurally generally similar to a commercial beverage dispenser fountain such as is placed upon a counter of a store; the present invention including a small electric operated motor having a magnet attached to the motor shaft, a transparent bowl on top having another magnet with a rotor which sends soda up through a tube, so the soda is seen streaming downward on the inner surface of the top of the bowl.