Abstract: A magnetic conveyance system uses magnetic drivers within a tube having pressurized fluid moving therethrough. The magnetic drivers have magnets mounted at an angle other than 90 degrees to the central axis of the tube. Outside of the tube, a cart has a magnet thereon and is moved by magnetic force interaction when the driver is moved by pressure of the fluid, preferably a liquid such as water. A number of balls flow in the tube and keep the magnetic drivers spaced apart. The balls also serve to push the magnetic drivers as the balls are more directly pushed by the pressure of the fluid. A water wheel is connected by gears to an index wheel and serves to keep the balls, and thus the magnetic drivers and associated carts, moving in the proper direction. The carts may be configured as model cars, trucks, and other such vehicles which move on a board having a simulated road surface with the pressurized fluid tube mounted thereunder.

Abstract: A water toy includes a basket for receiving a ball therein, and a water mechanism for ejecting the ball from the basket. The water mechanism is operative in a first position for emitting a fine spray of water, and in a second position for emitting an upwardly directed high pressure stream of water for ejecting the ball from the basket.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating a stream or burst of air through a vehicle mounted bubble dispensing nozzle and controlled by a remote transmitter which generates signals for receipt by a receiver mounted on the vehicle for controlling the generation of the bubbles and movement of the vehicle is disclosed.

Abstract: A robotic assembly is provided that simulates the size, appearance and movement of a human torso. The torso includes a unique combination of high speed rotary and linear actuators arranged in a geometry that enables anatomically correct human-like movement, and which provides sufficient internal room and mounting surfaces for the actuators and related equipment such as hydraulic or pneumatic lines, electronic control circuits, valves, and audio playback devices. A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides up to nine degrees of freedom. The upper torso includes a pair of rotary arm actuators ("rotacs") for rotating arms up to 200 degrees. The rotacs are pivotally attached to a centrally located mounting structure for up-and-down motion (shoulder shrugging) and for forward-and-back motion (shoulder forward).

Abstract: A mobile suspendable from a fixed support, comprises a planar image support member suspended on a flexible line so as to undergo random motion in the presence of air currents. An image carried by said support member, which creates a visual effect that directs the eye of a viewer to a remote point spaced from the support member and having a fixed spatial relationship to it. A three-dimensional object, such as a miniature basketball, is mounted on a stiff wire attached to the support member such that the three-dimensional object is maintained substantially at the remote point having a fixed spatial relationship to the support member.

Abstract: A surface skimming toy defines a generally planar base having a flat under surface. An upwardly extending fin is joined to the upper surface of the base member. In one embodiment, a lightweight aesthetically appealing body portion is supported upon the upper surface. In still further alternate embodiments, a pair of elongated upwardly extending side fins are secured to the upper surface of the planar base. The surface skimming toy is launched in close proximity to a smooth extended surface and assumes a skimming travel in close spacing to the surface while being supported upon an extremely thin layer of air flowing beneath the under surface of the skimming toy. In a further embodiment, the generally planar base defines a slightly convex curved surface and in another, a dual faceted surface forming a transverse crown portion. In a still further embodiment, a weight is supported proximate the leading edge of the body for stability of travel.

Abstract: A toy activated air movement including a loop of a self-supporting flexible sheet-like material. The loop has an interior surface and an exterior surface and a major axis perpendicular to the direction of travel. The loop is formed of a material which at least partially deforms under its own weight and has sufficient rigidity such that a portion of the interior surface of the loop will not contact an opposite portion of the interior surface of the loop when the toy is placed upon a supporting surface. The toy travels along the supporting surface in response to air movement. A plurality of flaps extend outwardly from the exterior surface of the loop generally in a direction parallel to the major axis of the loop. The flaps are angled away from the exterior surface of the loop, whereby air impacting upon the flaps will cause the toy to roll about the major axis along the supporting surface.

Abstract: A toy dragster includes a body supported at its front end by a pointed skate and at its rearward end by a curved acetate bouncer. A wingplate extends downwardly from the rearward end of the body, and the bottom of the wingplate supports the back end of the curved bouncer. Together, the bouncer and the skate support the dragster above a smooth racing surface. A blast of air directed at the wingplate propels the dragster along a smooth surface at a high rate of speed.

Abstract: A flexible, low friction, rideable sliding toy is disclosed that slides over relatively smooth, firm surfaces with very low friction. The toy is comprised of a bag of flexible, air impermeable material having one or more relatively large holes cut out of the bottom of the bag where the bag contacts the floor when in use. The bag is inflated by allowing it to drop onto the floor, trapping air inside it as it lands. The outer edges of the hole form a relatively air-tight seal allowing the bag to retain its inflated state when laid upon by a user, thus permitting a user to propel himself over flat surfaces in a low friction manner.

Abstract: A toy or display suspends a ball in mid-air and moves the ball in a closed path without any visible means of support above a housing. The ball is moved radially toward, and alternately away from, a central housing axis, and may also be raised and lowered in elevation during its travel along the path.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating a stream or burst of water through a vehicle mounted water cannon by a remote transmitter which generates signals for receipt by a receiver mounted on the vehicle for controlling the stream or burst of water.

Abstract: The present invention includes a radio-controlled toy racing car having an elongate, light-weight tubular body constructed of polymeric material. Rotatably mounted on the front end of the body is a front wheel and steering shaft for controlling the directional turning movements of the car. The car is supported at its rear end by a pair of wheels mounted on the respective outer ends of an axle extending laterally from the body, and is driven by an engine pivotally mounted on the body adjacent the rear end thereof. A spoiler is pivotally mounted on the body and behind the engine at a position near the rear end of the body and above the center of the axle to utilize the wind force of the drive engine's propeller to exert a downward and stabilizing force on the rear wheels. Further, a braking element comprising a parachute is housed within the body near the rear end thereof.

Abstract: A ground level water toy that can be connected to a garden hose and releases water when a player pushes down one preselected control member from a number of control members extending from the toy. The toy has a housing with an inlet that can be coupled to the garden hose, an outlet that can splash the players with water, and an inner fluid passage that provides fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. The flow of water is controlled by a valve within the housing. The toy has a trigger which is coupled to the valve by a shaft assembly. The trigger normally maintains the shaft assembly in a down position, so that the valve is closed. When the trigger is activated, the shaft moves to an up position, which opens the valve and allows water to flow from the housing outlet.The toy has a plurality of control members that extend from the housing and are adapted to be moved between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A toy having a first and a second guide line support, each guide line having two ends and a handle member respectively secured at each end. A body member for operating aerodynamically includes a frame, a sail, and spaced fasteners which are also secured to the first and to the second guide lines. In one embodiment support elements are slideably secured to the body member and to the fasteners for supporting the body in a desired orientation between the first and second guidelines. Alternatively, the support members may be included as a part of the frame of the body member.

Abstract: A water actuated toy kitchen set includes a housing having an interior cavity therein supported by a support base. A sink includes a depressible faucet together with a sink well and drain coupling. A dishwasher cavity supports a slidable dishwasher tray, a spray head, a return drain and a pivotable dishwasher door having a transparent window therein. A pressure responsive bellows is operatively coupled to the dishwasher spray head and controls the vertical position of one or more simulated toast slices within a toaster which appears to rest upon the counter top of the kitchen set. A battery-operated pump and pump motor is operatively coupled to a switch mechanism actuated by depressing the faucet to pump water under pressure through the faucet as well as through the dishwasher spray head. Recirculating paths are provided for the pump water to maintain a continuous recycled water flow.

Abstract: A surface skimming toy defines a generally planar base having a flat under surface. An upwardly extending fin is joined to the upper surface of the base member. In one embodiment, a lightweight aesthetically appealing body portion is supported upon the upper surface. In still further alternate embodiments, a pair of elongated upwardly extending side fins are secured to the upper surface of the planar base. The surface skimming toy is launched in close proximity to a smooth extended surface and assumes a skimming travel in close spacing to the surface while being supported upon an extremely thin layer of air flowing beneath the under surface of the skimming toy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wind instrument toy having a plurality of melody pipes played by air fed from a blower. A plurality of valves open and close vent portions of the melody pipes. A plurality of vent pipes connect to the corresponding vent portions of the melody pipes and have vertically movable floats therein which float on the air in accordance with music played.

Abstract: A circumferential trough provides a water carrying channel, and has at least one water jet in the trough to which a supply of water under pressure is connected to produce a flow of water in the trough into which floating objects may be placed.

Abstract: A toy race track and lap counter comprising a track with adjacent lanes each forming a complete circuit and racing objects which are propelled around the track by pressurized air controllably discharging from separate nozzles in a propulsion tower. Separate air impulse devices are provided for each player for controlling the timing and intensity of each burst of pressurized air against that player's racing object as it passes by the propulsion tower and beneath the nozzles. A plurality of propulsion towers may also be provided which are operably interconnectable whereby simultaneous air bursts are applied at more than one location around the track by each player by manually timing the activation of that player's air impulse device.

Abstract: This invention relates to sound emitting wind wheels mounted on the handle bars of a bicycle. The wind wheels spinning horizontally have wind catching pliable cap-like vanes on the external ends of the flexible horizontal support rods attached to a rotatable hub on the top of a vertical shaft. The vertical shaft utilizing a ball-and-socket clamp arrangement to be compatible with various shaped handle bars.The cup vanes incorporating an air operated whistle which is activated by air flow generated by forward movement of the bicycle.

Abstract: The sail toy land vehicle includes a generally rod-like elongated frame or central body, having a raised forward portion, an elongated rigid rear wheel axle structure includes a pair of rear outrigger wheels to help support the vehicle rollably along the ground. An aerodynamic upright sail structure has a sail positioned such that its center of gravity is disposed approximately over the rear axle structure of the vehicle, and positioned in a rearwardly inclined manner.

Abstract: A pneumatic construction game comprising a series of connected plastic tubes forming an endless conduit having an inlet opening, a source for delivering pressurized air into the conduit, a body movable in the conduit in response to introduction of the pressurized air, and control vents, upstream and downstream of the inlet opening, to control the motion of the body as it moves around the conduit.

Abstract: Thumb twiddling devices that include a flat, hand-held housing (23) having a centrally located wheel (21) with an oblong thumb slot (35) and finger slots (33a, 33b) peripherally located about the wheel are disclosed. Thumb twiddling causes the rotation of the wheel (21) when a user's fingers (63) are interleaved together in the finger slots (33a, 33b) such that the thumbs lie in the thumb slot (35). In a toy form of the invention, thumb twiddle wheel rotations are sensed and the result used to control a display (49). In a controller form of the invention, sensed thumb twiddle wheel rotations are used to provide control signals suitable for controlling the movement of a video game object. Direction (e.g., steering) signals are provided by a tilt sensor mounted in the flat housing. Several thumb twiddle controllers can be used simultaneously by several video game "players" to control their respective objects in an interactive game.

Abstract: A rotary aerial toy comprising a tubular sleeve of flexible material and of circular cross section. In one form of the invention the tubular sleeve tapers from one end toward the other with air entering the larger head end and moving toward the tail end. The head end is adapted for a bridle connection for supporting the sleeve for wind passage therethrough. The sleeve comprises plural strips extending at least generally longitudinally of the sleeve with each strip being of substantially right triangular form, at least at the head end portion thereof. The strips are connected to one another with the hypotenuse leg of one strip being connected to the altitude leg of an adjacent strip and with the base leg being transverse. The strips are arranged at assembly with a step between the head ends of adjacent strips and the seams connecting any selected pair of strips stop short of the head end of the altitude leg of the strip.

Abstract: The subject invention is a game call that is individually fitted to the user. One embodiment includes a molded plastic frame having an inverted "U" shaped channel in which a thermal plastic insert molded to fit the user's incisor teeth is retained. In a second embodiment, a thermal plastic strip is molded around part of the frame and is fitted between the user's incisor teeth and lip. The user may do the molding, which is carried out at relatively low temperatures. Adjoining either channel portion of the frame in the first embodiment, or the portion on which the molded strip is fitted in the second embodiment, is a planar arcuate shaped groove adapted to hold an elastic diaphragm. The call is held in the user's mouth with one surface of the diaphragm disposed adjacent the user's lip. As air is expelled from the user's mouth over the diaphragm, the user's lip modulates the airflow, thereby controlling the sound produced by the vibrating diaphragm.

Abstract: A baseball-type cap having on the front and above the visor a miniature transparent mug which contains a small motor and pump that circulates a fluid from the bottom of the mug up through a conduit within the cap to a small dispensing tap mounted above the mug. The tap handle operates an electrical switch to power the motor and also a lamp that back-lights advertising material visable through the transparent mug and illuminates the fluid flowing through a transparent tube connected between the dispensing tap outlet and the bottom of the mug. A top cover of the mug may support a plastic foam for further realism.

Abstract: A floatable toy has a hollow body formed as the body of a frog or other figure. In the base of the body a series of apertures are formed through which water can enter the body. Corresponding apertures are formed in the head of the body for the escape of air. Floatation members in the form of eyeballs are trapped within the body. On immersing the body in water the water rises within the body and the floatation members rise and are retained in eye sockets in the head where they are visible while the body floats in a partially submerged condition.

Abstract: There is provided a toy of a substantially elongated configuration having, in part, a generally rectangular member inclined at an acute angle with a surface over which the toy would be thrown. Continuously adjacent along the longitudinal edges and depending downwardly therefrom are two side skirts, preferably having an acute triangular shape. The acute angle of said triangle would be determined by, although not necessarily identical to, the acute angle made by the top member with the surface when the toy is at rest on that surface. The toy further having a pin to orient the toy as it travels, preferably a dorsal fin disposed near the trailing end of the toy, a handle disposed approximately two-thirds of the distance from the leading end to the trailing end of the toy, and a weight disposed near the leading end of the toy to minimize sailing of the leading end of the toy out of close proximity with the surface over which the toy is thrown.

Abstract: An emergency signalling device which will transmit a code signal by means of spaced reflective members rotatably mounted upon a member which may be driven by air currents. The device more particularly comprises a rotatably mounted surface such as a hemisphere upon the convex surface of which are provided spaced reflective areas of differing dimensions which will reflect flashes of different duration when exposed to sunlight corresponding to a recognizable code to transmit an emergency message such as S.O.S. Means are provided upon the said surface to permit adjustment of rate of rotation in accordance with the velocity of air currents to which it is exposed.