Abstract: A model vehicle is a combination of a wooden body and a wheel assembly providing free rolling wheels to provide increased functionality, usability, durability and nostalgic quality design. The wheel assembly includes a molded body, metal wire axles traversing the molded body and wheels mounted to each end of the axles. The wheel assembly is mounted to an underside of the wood body. The molded body may include an opening to allow a screw to pass therethrough to secure the wheel assembly to the wood body. The molded body may include a protrusion to assist with alignment of the wheel assembly and wood body. The molded body may include a receptacle to house a magnet to enable connection to an additional model vehicle to be towed. The wood body may include a lower piece and an upper piece secured together.

Abstract: A configurable manual controller for manipulating images or symbols on a display is adapted for construction with matable building elements arranged by a user. The user forms the manual controller to exhibit a customized ornamental appearance reflecting the user's creative design preferences.

Abstract: A learning-based building block system is described. The learning-based building block system comprises at least two stackable blocks. The at least two stackable blocks may include: a first stackable block having a cube configuration, a second stackable building block having a sprocket configuration, a third stackable building block having a half-pipe configuration, and a fourth stackable building block having a table configuration. The configuration of each of the first, the second, the third, and the fourth stackable block is unique.

Abstract: An assembly for integrating an elongate structural member is provided. The elongate structural member includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an elongate mid-portion that extends between the first and the second end portions. The first end portion is within a first plane and the second end portion within a second plane, and the first and the second planes are offset and parallel to each other. The elongate mid-portion is sloped between the first and the second planes. each of the first and the second end portions defining therein a polygonal hole. Multiple elongate structural members may be used to assemble a lattice structure.

Abstract: Embodiments may include multiple building elements that may include connector building elements and basic building elements for the construction of three-dimensional puzzles. Connector building elements may include a connector portion that may insert into a receiving portion of a basic building element. Connector building elements and basic building elements may rotate with respect to each other to a fixed point where respective faces of the connector building element and the basic building element are aligned; the alignment may be to pre-determined angles. Connector building elements and/or basic building elements may include blocking and/or locking structures that may resist and/or arrest the rotation of the elements with respect to each other and to aid in maintaining the alignment of the elements.

Abstract: A method of making blocks with internally disposed magnets. Pockets for the magnets are machined into a non-extrudable material such as wood. Strong permanent magnets are disposed in the pockets to cause the faces of the block to exhibit a desired polarity magnetic field. The pockets are then sealed to permanently retain the magnets. The exterior shape of the block may be formed either prior to or subsequent to machining and sealing of the pockets.

Abstract: A building system includes connectors for quickly and easily interconnecting building system parts. An expansion connector engages the apertures of two parts and expands to connect the parts. The expansion connector includes a base, an expansion element extending from a first side of the base and a receptacle extending from a second side of the base. A pin is configured to be inserted through the receptacle and the base and into engagement with the expansion element to force the expansion element into an expanded position. An alignment post may extend from the first side of the base to orient the connector relative to the parts and strengthen the connection. A thumbscrew connector includes at least one flange to engage an aperture of at least one part and includes a threaded receptacle for receiving a thumbscrew which secures the connector to the part or parts.

Abstract: A modular building panel preferably includes a plurality of lengthwise members, two end members, four corner members and a surface panel. Each lengthwise member and end member includes a first flange, a base member and a second flange. Preferably, two rows of base holes are formed in the base member and one row of first flange holes is formed in the first flange. The base and flange holes are sized to receive fasteners for assembling a plurality of modular building panels in either parallel or perpendicular orientations. Both ends of the lengthwise members are modified for insertion into the two end members. The second flanges of the lengthwise and end members are attached to the surface panel with fasteners. The four corner members are inserted into four corner cavities created by the junction of the two outside lengthwise members and the two end members and secured thereto.

Abstract: A building block assembly includes a block that has a top side, a bottom side, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front side and a back side. The block has a plurality of apertures therein extending into the top side and outwardly from the bottom side. Each of the apertures is defined by a perimeter wall. The perimeter walls of each of the apertures is cylindrically shaped and has threading grooves therein. The apertures are aligned with each other along a line orientated perpendicular to the front side and are equally spaced from the first and second lateral sides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular construction system. In particular, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a construction system, including modules, which are capable of being used in a wide range of applications including buildings and various other structures. Prior systems included structured modules connected by means of flexible joints which were composed of cables. These allowed relative movement between walls of various units. Such systems were complex and expensive to manufacture An improved modular construction system overcame this problem by providing a plurality of structural elements of V-shaped or chevron-shaped cross section. These are adapted to be assembled in a cellular configuration by their similar form, size and by virtue of the elements having apertures. Any aperture may receive a connector, which permits an amount of relative movement between said elements in two-rotational degrees of freedom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-purpose modular unit, including multiple blocks and adapters. The blocks are provided with multiple side faces and embedded tap holes. The adapters are screwed into the corresponding tap holes of two adjacent blocks. With this adapter, the blocks can be interlocked and assembled as furniture, stationery and toys that can be easily assembled or disassembled depending on various configurations and functions.

Abstract: A novelty device and the associated method of fabricating component parts of the novelty device. The novelty device has at least one protrusion that is made from an elastomeric material. The protrusion has a distal end. A hole is disposed through the protrusion proximate its distal end. A secondary object is provided. The secondary object is made from a rigid material. The secondary object defines an interior space. Sounding elements are disposed within the interior space of at least some of the secondary objects. The sounding elements are free moving and produce noise within said secondary objects when said novelty device is manually shaken.

Abstract: A novelty device and the associated method of fabricating component parts of the novelty device. The novelty device has at least one protrusion that is made from an elastomeric gel. The protrusion has a distal end. A hole is disposed through the protrusion proximate its distal end. A secondary object is provided. The secondary object is made from a rigid material. The secondary object defines an interior space. The distal end of the elastomeric gel protrusion extends through the secondary object and into the interior space of the secondary object. The secondary object is comprised of an assembly of interconnecting parts. The parts of the secondary object are assembled around the elastomeric gel protrusion in the area of the hole. Once assembled, the secondary object engages the hole in the elastomeric gel protrusion. As a result, the secondary object becomes mechanically interconnected to the end of the elastomeric gel protrusion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-purpose modular unit, including multiple blocks and adapters. The blocks are provided with multiple side faces and embedded tap holes. The adapters are screwed into the corresponding tap holes of two adjacent blocks. With this adapter, the blocks can be interlocked and assembled as furniture, stationery and toys that can be easily assembled or disassembled depending on various configurations and functions.

Abstract: An interlocking joint level that is flexible to fit any shaped surface. It is comprised of five interlocking pieces that are connected at the joints by a bolt and locking nut; three leveling bubbles in three different positions. Each section is independent from each other allowing it to wrap around any surface to be leveled. The entire level is completely straight to ensure a correct level every time.

Abstract: A modular unit system for constructing a modular structure comprises different modular unit sets each having identical modular units. The modular units of each modular unit set has connecting surfaces each for connection to a corresponding connecting surface of at least one other identical modular unit or to a corresponding connecting surface of one of the modular units of another of the modular unit sets to construct a modular structure, such as a building structure, having a predetermined configuration. All of the modular units of each of the modular unit sets have a ladder-like configuration having at least two generally parallel sidepieces connected by at least four crosspieces except for the modular units of one preselected modular unit set. Each modular unit of one of the modular unit sets having the ladder-like configuration has a support member disposed between the two generally parallel sidepieces in parallel relation thereto.

Abstract: A puzzle forming a cube when assembled includes a plurality of hexahedron blocks, each block defining at least one hole therein which passes completely through the block. A plurality of fastening elements of substantially identical dimensions with respect to each other are provided, and the blocks are assembled together in a predetermined manner to form a cube with each of the fastening elements passing through predetermined holes of the blocks.

Abstract: A modular building model is provided. The modular building model includes a base and a lower level module disposed on and engaged with the base. An upper level module is disposed on and engaged with the lower level module. The base includes a releasable securing mechanism that secured the upper level module to the lower level module. The releasable securing mechanism permits easy assembly and disassembly of the model for travelling and storage purposes, and variation of mold buildings.

Abstract: A modular unit system for constructing a modular structure comprises different modular unit sets each having a identical modular unit. The modular units of each modular unit set has connecting surfaces each for connection to a corresponding connecting surface of at least one other identical modular unit or to a corresponding connecting surface of one of the modular units of another of the modular unit sets to construct a modular structure, such as a building structure, having a predetermined configuration.

Abstract: A construction toy kit comprises a plurality of construction elements and fasteners adapted for forming structures of various forms. The construction elements comprise straight flat strip, angled flat strips of various configurations, plates of various configurations, angled brackets of various configurations, blocks of various forms, and other accessories such as axle rods of various lengths, wheels, pulleys, locking clips, pin connectors, fasteners, spacers, washers, etc. Each of the construction elements has at least two holes of a same diameter, each hole having an associated concentric embossment formed therearound. The kit also includes a hand toy tool for tightening and loosening fasteners, which could also be used an accessory of the construction element. The kit further includes a container for holding the components thereof.

Abstract: A plurality of building members and a plurality of sheet members for connection thereof are provided. Each of the plurality of building members includes a main body portion and a coupling portion to be fitted on an end of the main body portion. One of the ends of the main body portion and the coupling portion is provided with a small diameter portion and the other of them is provided with a hole for receiving the small diameter portion. Each of the sheet members has a plurality of openings for passing the small diameter portion therethrough. The small diameter portion is passed through the opening of the sheet member and inserted into the hole to sandwich the coupling sheet member between the main body portion and the coupling portion to thereby fasten the building member comprised of the main body portion and the coupling portion to the coupling sheet member. In this way, a desired ornamental article can be created.

Abstract: A toy building set has primary building members having a first type of coupling that includes studs and complementary parts for mating with the studs. The building set also includes secondary and tertiary building members. The secondary building members have elongated bodies and a second type of coupling including coupling faces that are at least partly rotational-symmetric about an axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the body and coupling faces adapted to grip and receive the aforementioned coupling faces. The tertiary building members include a coupling of each of the primary and secondary types.

Abstract: A child-constructable toy including a set of components, each component having a characteristic color, each component further having a plurality of edges bearing other characteristic colors; a tool-actuateable coupling mechanism having a same characteristic color as that on an edge of one component and that on an edge of another component for coupling the same colored edges of the components together and with such repeated coupling allowing a toy to be created; and a tool operatively associated with the coupling mechanism for facilitating coupling of components.

Abstract: A puzzle having a plurality of bolts, a plurality of nuts and a plurality of blocks. The plurality of bolts includes having each bolt with a first end with a head, and a second end with threads, with each bolt having a size different from another bolt. The plurality of nuts includes having each nut with threads for screwing the nuts onto the bolts. The plurality of blocks includes having each block with a plurality of holes passing therethrough, for passing of the plurality of bolts. In use, the plurality of blocks assembles in a unique pattern with the plurality of bolts passing through the holes of at least two of the blocks holding the blocks together with the nuts.

Abstract: This invention relates to sectional decoration blocks of the type used as display stands for the display of electrical household appliances or ornaments in houses, hotels or restaurants. The block display stand of this invention is easily assembled even by a person of very meager skills since blocks and completed is identical with that of the red brick laying display stand. Further, there is produced no dust and noise when fabricating since no cement mortar for cementing blocks together is required.

Abstract: Briefly stated, and in accordance with a presently preferred aspect of this invention, toy sawable wood includes a first simulated wood member; a second simulated wood member releasably attachable to the first simulated wood member for forming a simulated piece of wood; a threaded connecting rod on at least one of the first and second wood members for releasably engaging the other of the first and second wood members to hold the two members together; and a release gear coupled to the connecting rod and responsive to simulated sawing for releasing the first wood member from the second wood member.

Abstract: A connecting system for a toy building set comprises a first coupling part (11) and a second coupling part (12, 13), which are provided on their respective ones of a pair of building elements, adapted to be interconnected, and are formed with respective complementary coupling elements (11, 12, 13). The coupling parts in the connecting elements of the invention are adapted to interconnect the elements by elastic movement of at least one coupling part. This interconnection is flexible and may be fixed with a clamping device (16), which blocks the elastic movement.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth for the aesthetic assemblage of components including plate members and elongate rods. The plate members include parallel, orthogonal, and angulated side surfaces in containing various apertures therethrough including orthogonally extending apertures relative to the upper and lower surfaces of each plate, angulated apertures oriented non-orthogonally to the upper and lower surfaces of each plate, and blind bores formed in a non-through-extending manner relative to the plates for receiving the respective rods to assemble the various plates and rods in a creative assemblage for educational and creative development of individuals.

Abstract: A modular system includes a plurality of building units, each having at least one countersunk aperture for alignment with a countersunk aperture of another building unit; and fastening devices for securing the building units together in any of a plurality of configurations to form the modular system, each fastening device including a first bolt for engagement within a first countersunk aperture such that the upper surface of the first bolt is substantially flush with the inner surface of the wall of the building unit containing the respective countersunk aperture, a second bolt for engagement within a second countersunk aperture that is in alignment with the first countersunk aperture such that the upper surface of the second bolt is substantially flush with the inner surface of the wall of the building unit containing the respective countersunk aperture, and a nut positioned within the first and second countersunk apertures for securing the first and second bolts together.

Abstract: A construction toy including a plurality of rectangular plastic links which may be joined together to form three dimensional models. The links are made of injection molded plastic in various lengths, but of uniform width and thickness "t". Rectangular slots of square cross section, extend through the links, centered between their edges. The cross sectional sides of the slots are equal in dimension to "t". A "T" shaped plastic connector having a head and threaded shank is used with a mating nut to connect two or more links together in different configurations. The connector head and the end of the shank attached to the head are of equal square cross section, with a side dimension also equal to "t". Some of the links also include a plurality of interconnected perforations through which either a plastic bolt or the shank of a "T" connector is inserted to join the links together at various points along their length.

Abstract: An assembly kit for use as a toy or the like including plurality of rod elements, each having a pair of half portions and fasteners for fixing together the half portions, the half portions having ends in the axial direction and first and second recessed portions on the ends respectively. The first recessed portions are formed in a semi-arcuate configuration, and the second recessed portions are smaller in diameter than the first recessed portions and extend axially outward from the first recessed portions. A plurality of bolts are provided having head portions and shank portions connected to the head portions, the head portions being formed in a disk shape to respectively fit into the first recessed portions and the shank portions being respectively provided with external threads at a front end of the shank portion to fit in the second recessed portion. A plurality of connecting elements forming spheres in general are provided with a plurality of internal threads with which the bolts are engaged.

Abstract: A toy construction kit is provided which includes, as basic building elements, a plurality of tubular elements having transverse throughbores routinely spaced along their length and routinely spaced about their periphery at relative displacements of 30, 45, 60 and 90 degrees. Rod-like elements are also provided for insertion through the transverse bores and may be secured therethrough by bolts screwed into threaded recesses in the ends of the rods. Deformable circular planar connectors are provided to which the rods may be joined through the use of the bolts. A connector has a plurality of flanges or ears about its periphery each of which has a circular opening for permissive joinder of the rods thereto. The rods may eminate from the connector at various angles to thus enable the construction of various geometric forms.

Abstract: A toy construction kit is provided which includes, as basic building elements, a plurality of tubular elements having transverse throughbores routinely spaced along their length and routinely spaced about their periphery at relative displacements of 30, 45, 60 and 90 degrees. Rod-like elements are also provided for insertion though the transverse bores and may be secured therethrough by bolts screwed into threaded recesses in the ends of the rods. Deformable rectilinear planar connectors are provided to which the rods may be joined through the use of the bolts. The connector has a circular opening at each end and at its center for permissive joinder of the rods thereto. The rods may eminate from the connector at various angles to thus enable the construction of various geometric forms. Tubular elements are also provided for insertion into the ends of the basic tubular elements to thus join two of those elements into an unitary member; rods are bolted through the assembly to secure the joint.

Abstract: A game set includes a plurality of individual game articles, with each article including two companion playing pieces. The pieces mate with each other, but not with the pieces of other articles in the set, to form the article. The pieces of each article are separable from each other, for playing a game of seeking to mate the companion pieces of the article. In a preferred embodiment, a signal device is included in each article and is actuated by assembling the playing pieces into the article.

Abstract: A Custom Construction System consisting of a novel structural member in combination with as required, spreader members and equalizer members which are assembled together by various nuts, bolts and other hardware to produce various pieces of furniture and other home improvement projects. The basic structural member consists of a rectangular shaped member having rounded edges and a plurality of bores passing through both its wider and narrower surfaces. The basic structural member and the spreader members can be constructed utilizing a template. The template consists of piece of material having two flanges at approximately a 90.degree. angle with respect to each other. One of the flanges has a rounded end. Both flanges have bores located on their surfaces which are used for marking the location of the bores on workpieces to be converted into structural members and spreader members.

Abstract: A constructional toy set has building members and coupling members having dimensions which are equal to, multiples of, or specific fractions of a basic unit size, have a basic thickness or a multiple thereof, have through holes of basic hold diameter or multiples thereof with shapes symmetrical to either or both longitudinal and transversal axes thereof. End regions of the members may be semi-circular in form, and the through holes are positioned on the longitudinal axis or symmetrically to the sides thereof and at distances from themselves and the outermost points of the end region equal to set fractions of the basic size, equal to the basic size or to multiples thereof. The coupling members may be joined by threaded bolts and whose length is several times as long as the basic thickness. Nuts engage the bolts to lock the coupling members together.