Abstract: A vehicle exhaust dissipation system includes a fan unit and one or more processors. A memory is communicably coupled to the one or more processors and stores a fan control module including computer-readable instructions that when executed by the processor(s) cause the processor(s) to, responsive to a determination that an ambient temperature is equal to or below a fan rotor activation temperature, control operation of the fan unit to generate an airflow directed into an exhaust gas exiting the vehicle from a vehicle exhaust opening.

Abstract: A dynamic register system automatically adjusts venting panels attached to an air vent in order to evenly disperse the air supplied by the vent in a room. The dynamic register system includes a fan internally mounted within the air vent. The air supplied by the air vent causes the fan to turn providing the system with mechanical energy. The fan is then attached to a gear system which in turn is attached to an adapter. The gear system then translates the rotational mechanical energy of the fan into an oscillating motion for the adapter. The adapter is then mounted to an axle which engages with the venting panels attached to the vent. As the adapter oscillates the axle is adjusted which in turn adjusts the venting panels periodically to evenly distribute air.

Abstract: A spinning top assembly comprises a base generating magnetic attraction to magnetic responsive material. A face of the base is defined at a side of the base. The base is capable of turning to more than one orientation with respect to gravity. The spinning top assembly further comprises a top comprising a body made of magnetic responsive material. A shaft extends from the body to the face of the base so as to engage on the face of the base. The top spins on the face of the base via the shaft after the top is balanced on the base and is in a stable balanced spinning condition regardless orientation of the base being one of the more than one orientation thereof with respect to gravity.

Abstract: A pinwheel toy having a handle, a shaft engaged to the handle and blades which spin about the shaft in response to wind pressure, has blades formed of holographic film having a three-dimensional appearance of a hologram, an electronic module within a capsule, and having a plurality of lights facing backward toward front faces of the blades, the electronic module being engaged with the shaft, and an impact switch engaged by tapping a front face of the capsule.

Abstract: Pickup truck exhaust back pressure reduction system is composed of a base plate that is an exhaust inlet which is mounted to the pickup truck bed floor just behind the cab, a rotating barrel tower which is stationary and vertically mounted on top of the base plate as a trap for the exhaust stream, a rotating barrel and bearings assembly which rotate in the inside top of the rotating barrel tower, a flywheel being attached to the upper bearing shaft and the motor being attached to the trim plate which surrounds the rotating barrel tower adjacent the flywheel and within engaging distance of the flywheel. The rotating barrel is actuated by a variable D/C voltage current which is powered by the pickup trucks engine and rotates slow at low engine r.p.m.'s and higher at high engine r.p.m.'s which then at high r.p.m.'s the turbine which is located in the lower hollow end of the rotating barrel starts to create vacuum which pulls the exhaust stream and creates back pressure reduction.

Abstract: A pinwheel toy having a handle, a shaft engaged to the handle and blades which spin about the shaft in response to wind pressure, has blades formed of holographic film having a three-dimensional appearance of a hologram, an electronic module within a capsule, and having a plurality of lights facing backward toward front faces of the blades, the electronic module being engaged with the shaft, and an impact switch engaged by tapping a front face of the capsule.

Abstract: A kit and method for creating a 3-dimensional toy includes a battery powered light, a container filled with a light curable polymer and one or more molds into which the light curable polymer is inserted. Optimal the kit may also include one or more sheets of transparent material to which the light curable polymer does not adhere and coloring which can be added to the light curable polymer. The method of forming a the 3-dimensional toy involves obtaining a mold, dispensing a light curable polymer into the mold; and then curing the polymer by applying light in the visible or near visible range to the polymer via a battery powered light.

Abstract: An air-actuated wing assembly includes an assembly base having a generally elongated, flat, planar base panel; a wing body carried by the base panel of the assembly base and at least one generally elongated, cupped half-wing portion extending from at least one side of the wing body. The half-wing portion is adapted to oscillate within a plane perpendicular to a plane of the base panel of the assembly base. An attachment mechanism carried by the wing body. The attachment mechanism is sized to attach to a decoy during use.

Abstract: Flying devices which can ride up and down along a vertical elongate guide member in response to air flow over an airfoil portion of the device. Strings and wires can be used for elongate guide members in some embodiments. Some embodiment flying devices have an adjustable angle of attack. Some devices include an angle of attack lock to lock in a negative angle of attack at a top stop and/or lock in a positive angle of attack at a bottom stop, and a lock, release to release the lock at the opposite travel extreme. Kits having hardware for securing the elongate guide members to buildings are also provided.

Abstract: An air-actuated wing assembly includes a wing body; at least one half-wing portion having a generally elongated, flexible, cupped wing panel extending from the wing body; and an attachment mechanism carried by the wing body. In some embodiments, the air-actuated wing assembly includes an assembly base; a wing support assembly carried by the assembly base; at least one half-wing portion having a generally elongated, flexible, cupped wing panel rotatably carried by the wing support assembly; and an attachment mechanism carried by the assembly base. A fowl decoy is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotatable toy device having a plurality of resilient vanes. The vanes may include indicia and are conveniently arcuately shaped with a diametrically opposed pair generally having a sinusoidal shape. The vanes are orthogonally disposed and fit together in an inter digitated manner for enhanced strength. The article is made even more robust with a mounting base with an integrally connected clamping mechanism.

Abstract: Described is a toy vehicle adapter that includes at least one motorized wheel for attaching with a non-motorized toy vehicle. The adapter includes a housing with an attachment apparatus that is formed to attach with the toy vehicle. A receiver is included that is capable of receiving a wireless signal to actuate the motor. When connected with the toy vehicle, the motor may be activated to engage with the wheel and thereby force the toy vehicle across a surface. Thus, the adapter is formed to convert a non-motorized toy vehicle into a remotely-controlled motorized vehicle.

Abstract: To provide a water toy with which infants can play joyfully in a bathroom, which is easy to be fixed in place and which prevents the infants from losing their interests in playing therewith, there is provided a water toy including a pedestal portion having a pump, a circular cylindrical shaped column fixed to an upper portion of the pedestal portion, which includes a water flowing tube in an interior and a water outlet port at an upper end thereof, a spiral water flowing rail fixed to a circumferential edge of the column, a first water flowing rail detachably coupled to a lower end of the spiral water flowing rail, which includes a windmill portion having a rotor turned by using a flow of water, a second water flowing rail detachably coupled to a lower end of the first water flowing rail while being fixed onto an auxiliary fixing base, a third water flowing rail detachably coupled to a lower end of the second water flowing rail, a fourth water flowing rail detachably coupled to a lower end of the third water

Abstract: A manually operated air-driven music box which will generate music at a relatively constant tempo as a user moves the music box back and fourth in opposite directions through the air. The music box has a rotatable drum cylinder to activate tone arms. A first propeller on one end of a drive axle and a second propeller on an opposite end of the drive axle rotate the drive axle as the music box is moved through the air. A gear mechanism for the drive axle rotates the drum cylinder in the same direction as the drive axle is rotated by the propellers. The first propeller is constructed to rotate in a counterclockwise direction and the second propeller is constructed to rotate in a clockwise direction.

Abstract: An animal decoy is provided that is easy to assemble for field use and easy to transport. The animal decoy has three panels assembled to one another to extend outward at approximately equal angles from a central point. Each panel has a cutout in the body area in which a flexible link suspends a tail to be freely moved by a breeze. The panels are assembled by resilient straps to be folded for transport and storage and quickly unfolded for field use. A realistic decoy of the rear of an animal is seen when viewed from any angle, with a tail that moves in natural fashion.

Abstract: To provide a water toy with which infants can play joyfully in a bathroom, which is easy to be fixed in place and which prevents the infants from losing their interests in playing therewith, there is provided a water toy including a pedestal portion having a pump, a circular cylindrical shaped column fixed to an upper portion of the pedestal portion, which includes a water flowing tube in an interior and a water outlet port at an upper end thereof, a spiral water flowing rail fixed to a circumferential edge of the column, a first water flowing rail detachably coupled to a lower end of the spiral water flowing rail, which includes a windmill portion having a rotor turned by using a flow of water, a second water flowing rail detachably coupled to a lower end of the first water flowing rail while being fixed onto an auxiliary fixing base, a third water flowing rail detachably coupled to a lower end of the second water flowing rail, a fourth water flowing rail detachably coupled to a lower end of the third water

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rotary device for external attachment to a vehicle, thereafter being operable for visually attracting attention to all or part of the vehicle, particularly when the vehicle is moving. In the most preferred embodiment, the rotary device attracts the attention of a casual observer via wind-driven rotational motion. In addition to the visual attraction caused by rotational motion, the rotary device can be shaped, decorated and strategically mounted to satisfy the particular attention-getting intent.

Abstract: An apparatus conjoinable to a vehicle antenna includes an anchor section formed from STYROFOAM (polystyrene) and provided with a vertically registered sleeve extending along a longitudinal axis. The sleeve extends upwardly from a bottom surface of the anchor and terminates subjacent to a top surface thereof. Coextensively shaped wing sections are conjoinable with the anchor section and equidistantly spaced about an outer surface thereof. A mechanism is included for positioning the apparatus about the vehicle antenna and allows for free rotation thereof in the wind. The apparatus positioning mechanism is disposed within the anchor section and is sized and shaped so that the anchor section can be maintained at a stable position during operating conditions. The apparatus positioning mechanism is formed from non-corrosive material.

Abstract: A an improvement in a two wheel motor vehicle having an internal combustion motor and a wheel drive mechanism, wherein the motor has an exhaust system connected thereto, includes a) an exhaust system having a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe with the first exhaust pipe being in a fixed position relative to the internal combustion motor, and the second exhaust being rotatably connected to the first exhaust pipe, and b) an exhaust pipe drive mechanism connected to the second exhaust pipe for rotation of the second exhaust pipe. The pipe drive mechanism may operate off some power source of the vehicle, operate independently of the vehicle power sources, may operate from exiting exhaust gases, ambient wind form motion of the vehicle, or a combination of the foregoing.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having at least three wheels, an internal combustion motor and a wheel drive mechanism, wherein the motor has an exhaust system connected thereto, includes a) an exhaust system having a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe with the first exhaust pipe being in a fixed position relative to the internal combustion motor, and the second exhaust being rotatably connected to the first exhaust pipe, and b) an exhaust pipe drive mechanism connected to the second exhaust pipe for rotation of the second exhaust pipe. The pipe drive mechanism may operate off some power source of the vehicle, operate independently of the vehicle power sources, may operate from exiting exhaust gases, ambient wind form motion of the vehicle, or a combination of the foregoing.

Abstract: A novelty which has a head and appendages coupled to a body via coupling elements, and includes one or more rotating members so as to add dynamic and aesthetic beauty to any garden, kitchen or other setting.

Abstract: A kaleidoscopic wind machine for visual entertainment and other uses. The framework of the wind machine includes a vertical mast and a horizontal axle that can swivel about the mast. One or more wheel structures are rotatably attached to the horizontal axle. Each wheel structure includes a rim, a hub, and a plurality of stays extending between and attached to the rim and hub. A plurality of jib sails are attached to each wheel framework in a manner adapted to cause the wheel to rotate about the axle when the wind blows against the sails. A positioning vane is rotatably attached to the downwind end of the axle and is adapted to point the upwind end of the axle into the wind when the wind blows.

Abstract: A swinging decorative attachment comprising a base having at least one rack and one boring allowing airflow through the base; two swinging means, both having a wheel-shaped connector on the first end of said swinging means, connecting with the edge of said base, forming a wheel gear respectively, to which two wheel gears connect each other; a fan module attached on that base; at least one gear module connecting to an axle of said fan module; and a subordinate module connecting said gear module and the second end of one said swinging mean, making said two swinging means pushed and turned mutually, forming open-closed swinging motions. In addition, fragrant materials can be used inside said base. The airflow will bring out the fragrance from said base through said bore, and to spread the fragrance among the room.

Abstract: A novelty which has as a head and appendages coupled to a body via coupling elements, and includes one or more rotating members so as to add dynamic and aesthetic beauty to any garden, kitchen or other setting.

Abstract: A method of making an assembly for repelling birds from a selected area, including forming fins and vents on a rotor and rotatably mounting the rotor on the distal end of a support member, the proximate end of which is adjusted to be fixed within the selected area. The fins and vents on the rotor arc responsive to wind currents to rotate the rotor and generate bird repelling noises and visual effects. The fins may include light reflective and/or other design indicia to enhance the visual effects. An electrical sound producing device may be mounted on the rotor for emitting the sound of a bird predator.

Abstract: A swinging decorative attachment comprising a base having at least one rack and one boring allowing airflow through the base; two swinging means, both having a wheel-shaped connector on the first end of said swinging means, connecting with the edge of said base, forming a wheel gear respectively, to which two wheel gears connect each other; a fan module attached on that base; at least one gear module connecting to an axle of said fan module; and a subordinate module connecting said gear module and the second end of one said swinging mean, making said two swinging means pushed and turned mutually, forming open-closed swinging motions. In addition, fragrant materials can be used inside said base. The airflow will bring out the fragrance from said base through said bore, and to spread the fragrance among the room.

Abstract: An illuminated assembly that can be configured as a pinwheel, pinwheel bow or decorative bow. The illuminated assembly includes segments of material that are folded over to form looped structures. At least some of the looped structures retain chemical light assemblies that are used to illuminate the folded loop structures when activated.

Abstract: A novelty comprising a fan member defining an enclosure and having at least one support to the rotably mount a fan which is of lightweight construction and which rotatively moves to fluid impingement thereon such as from air and wherein the fan member is of see through material so that the fan is visible to an observer.

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: An ornament assembly for an exhaust pipe of a vehicle has a sleeve, an axle, a spring and a propeller. The sleeve is secured in an opening end of the exhaust pipe. The axle is moveably received in the sleeve. The axle has a first end exposed from the sleeve and a second and extending into the sleeve. The spring is received in the sleeve and is securely attached between the sleeve and the second end of axle. The propeller is rotatably mounted on the first end of the axle. Accordingly, the propeller will rotate when the waste gases are emitted from the exhaust pipe, and the axle will move relative to the sleeve. This can provide an excellent visual effect to the vehicle, and the appearance of the vehicle is improved.

Abstract: A pinwheel has a rod, a shaft and multiple blade elements. The blade elements are rotatably attached to the shaft, and each blade element has a cutout so as to define a passage for wind passing therethrough in the blade element. In such a pinwheel, the blade elements can be actuated to rotate in any direction of wind passing through the pinwheel. In addition, multiple layers of blade elements can be mounted in the shaft to make the appearance of the pinwheel versatile.

Abstract: A wind indicator is described that includes a body with a frame including a spindle axis and a web. A pivot is connected to the frame to permit the body to rotate about a pivot axis. A spindle is disposed on the spindle axis and is rotatable about the spindle axis. The spindle includes first and second hubs, each of which include a central body portion and at least one vane support receiving element. The wind indicator also has at least one element connecting the first hub to the second hub to maintain the first and second hubs in positional relation with respect to one another. The connecting element is offset from the spindle axis by a predetermined distance. At least one vane extends between the vane support receiving elements on the two hubs. The vane captures air movement and translates it into rotational movement of the spindle.

Abstract: A windmill is securely mounted at a mediate portion of a torch support which is compose of a first column, a second column and an arcuate plate sandwiched between the first column and the second column so as to clamp thereon the windmill via a thread.

Abstract: An assembly for repelling birds from a selected area and having a rotor rotatably mounted on the distal end of a support member, the proximate end of which is fixed within the selected area. Fins and vents on the rotor are responsive to wind currents to rotate the rotor and generate bird repelling noises and visual effects. The fins may include light reflective and/or other design indicia.

Abstract: A pinwheel has a body, multiple lighting devices, a securing base, a securing cap and a generator. Multiple blades extend outward from the body and each has a lighting device mounted on the blade. The securing base and the securing cap are securely attached to the body to receive the generator. The generator has an annular coil seat and an annular permanent magnet. The coil seat is securely mounted between the securing base and the securing cap and electrically connected to two electrodes of the lighting devices. The annular permanent magnet is rotatably mounted between the securing base and the securing cap and in a center of the coil seat. Accordingly, the electrical power will be generated when the body rotates and the lighting devices will light. The appearance of the pinwheel is versatile.

Abstract: A decorative wind driven sculpture includes an elongate support member that is mounted to and extends upwardly from the ground. An exterior frame is mounted proximate an upper end of the support and is rotatable about a first axis that is generally aligned with a longitudinal axis of the support member. An interior decorative component is mounted within the frame in a rotatable relative to each the frame and the support member about a second axis that is generally aligned with the first axis and the longitudinal axis of the support member. The exterior frame and the interior decorative component are independently rotated by movement of air about the first and second axes respectively.

Abstract: A pinwheel assembly has a main shaft, a plurality of curved rods, a first rotating wheel, a second rotating wheel, a third rotating wheel, a fourth rotating wheel, and a plurality of fabric vanes. The main shaft passes through the first rotating wheel, the second rotating wheel, the third rotating wheel, and the fourth rotating wheel. Each of the curved rods is connected to the first rotating wheel and the fourth rotating wheel. Each of the fabric vanes is connected to the second rotating wheel and the third rotating wheel.

Abstract: A pinwheel assembly has a polygonal main body, and a rotating device disposed in a center of the polygonal main body. The rotating device has a bearing and a hollow shaft. A plurality of support rods are connected to the bearing. The hollow shaft is inserted through the bearing. The polygonal main body has a plurality of diagonal lines. A plurality of through holes are formed on the diagonal lines of the polygonal main body. A plurality of triangular vanes are disposed on the polygonal main body. Each triangular vane has a triangular end bag. Each support rod is inserted in the corresponding triangular end bag and inserted through the corresponding through hole of the polygonal main body.

Abstract: A link structure for rods is disclosed, the structure includes a link member and two rods. The link member is in the form of a cylinder, and is provided at the middle thereof with a raised annular portion with a larger diameter, two protrusions are provided respectively on the upper and lower portions of the link member. The two rods are connected respectively with the two ends of the link member. The rods are hollow on the connecting ends thereof; the inner diameter of each rod is coincident with the external diameter of the link member. The rods are provided on the peripheries of the connecting ends thereof each with an “L” shaped notch, the protrusions of the link member can be engaged in the “L” shaped notches to connect the two rods to form a longer rod.

Abstract: A pinwheel device has a main shaft, a rotating wheel connected to the main shaft, and a first support rod, a second support rod, and a third support rod connected to the rotating wheel. A first decoration wheel is disposed on the rotating wheel. A second decoration wheel is disposed on the first support rod. A third decoration wheel is disposed on the second support rod.

Abstract: A pinwheel has a plurality of curved blades, a lower rotating wheel, a decoration article, an upper rotating wheel, a shaft rod passing through the lower rotating wheel, the decoration article and the upper rotating wheel, and an illuminating lamp inserted in the shaft rod. The lower rotating wheel has a plurality of circular apertures. The upper rotating wheel has a plurality of round apertures. Two ends of each curved blade are inserted in the respective circular aperture and the respective round aperture.

Abstract: A spinner shape (10) cut and formed to resemble a small bait fish which exhibits rotation (40) in moving air or water as a result of action against the broad surfaces of the tail fin plates (24) and the internal broad surfaces of the spinner bodies (28). The spinner shape is then journaled on a shaft (32) through center hole (14) and adjoined tab holes (12) for assembly as an in-line spinning lure (30), or is adjoined at the opposite ends with a split ring (46) to be attached by way of a swivel (50) to a “V” frame spinner bait (48) or to a jig spinner (49).

Abstract: A pen cap that has a propeller attached to the shirt clip found on many pens. The propeller is designed to rotate about a fixed shaft as an amusing diversion for small children or bored executives. An alternative design has a hinge mounted at the top of the clip that allows the clip and propeller to rotate 90 degrees. This increases the range of amusement for the device.

Abstract: The invention discloses a colorful wind indicator toy, suitable for use by children, which will both educate and entertain them. The wind indicator toy comprises a tail section for catching the wind, a front section for indicating the direction of the wind, a tail mounting section for mounting the tail section, a joinder for joining the tail mounting section with the front section, and a pole upon which the assembly rotates.

Abstract: A wind driven flying toy comprising a single guideline and an aerodynamic body slidably secured to the guideline, the aerodynamic body being capable of traversing the entire length single guideline in both directions by reacting with the action of wind power member even when the wind power is in a constant wind direction. The direction of the travel of the aerodynamic body can be modified by adjusting the orientation of the aerodynamic body and is not dependent upon a change in the direction of the wind. In addition, the direction of travel of the aerodynamic body along the single guideline can be reversed by rotation of a handle connected to the end of the guideline when the aerodynamic body is in contact with the handle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a space accessory for forming a three-dimensional ornamental pattern. The space accessory includes a rotating center, necessary disk supports disposed along the rotating center and a predetermined number of vanes each having a design shape or pattern, said vanes being of the same shape, thickness and mass and fixed to the disk support for balanced rotation with a natural air current. For changes in the ornamental pattern of the space accessory there are only need in changes in the design or pattern of the vanes.

Abstract: A toy windmill includes a leaf member and a rod member. The rod member consists of a first large diameter grip rod, a small diameter shaft extending from an upper end of the grip rod, two washers, an action block and a second large diameter rod. The shaft passes through the washers, a post portion of the action block and the second large diameter rod to let the action block freely rotate relative to the rod member. Then the leaf member is assembled with the action block tightly so that the leaf member may rotate relative to the rod member to suit to the direction of wind to let the leaves of the leaf member receive and be rotated by the wind.

Abstract: An improved billowing rotary kite is provided. The rotary kite includes a hollow, collapsible wind receiving surface. An air inlet end of the wind receiving surface is retained open by a collapsible and adjustable frame affixed to the surface on a leading edge of the inlet end. Air flow through the kite is controlled by a flexible trailing edge at an air outlet end of the surface. The flexible trailing edge comprises a plurality of longitudinal vanes that extend about the air outlet end of the surface. The fully collapsible surface, and collapsible and adjustable frame, provide a rotary kite that is fully collapsible for packaging or stowage purposes. The depth of the frame is adjustable for obtaining the highest possible rotative flight characteristics and rotative diving capabilities of the kite. In flight, air currents pass through the air inlet end of the kite, through the surface along a longitudinal axis thereof, and out the outlet end.

Abstract: A juggling stick including on each end an end piece with symmetrical air foil side wings of a closed cell foam or like material, such as leather, layered fabrics or inflatable rubber and rubber-like materials. The closed cell foam is intended to be mounted with grommets or other fastening device and secured to each end of the juggling stick. The closed cell foam can be coated with a liquid plastic and even splatter coated, all of non-toxic material. Each end piece includes at least three symmetrical air foil side wings with locking tabs to engage through a hole of the next air foil side wing. The air foils cut through the air with the wings catching the air and slowing the action or play of the juggling stick down for complex moves, even to the point of causing a slower negative flowtation for a change of direction depending upon the particular juggling maneuvers. Tassels can be applied to each end of the juggling stick for artistic decoration.

Abstract: An improved mounting bracket arrangement for rotatable pinwheel devices activated by a moving air stream. The bracket has substantially universal application to a variety of conveniently available mounting surfaces such as chains, ropes and cables used for swing suspension, as well as on the handlebars of bicycles and tricycles. The mounting bracket includes a base mounting member together with a resilient strap to complete the closure. The mounting bracket arrangement is essentially free of sharp or pointed surfaces.