Abstract: A novelty flatulence device is small, uses mechanical energy, stays in wound up, armed condition while it is being hidden for activation. The novelty flatulence device produces a realistic flatulence sound for entertainment and sound effects purposes. The novelty flatulence device includes a carrier base with opposed support arms. Elastic bands are attached to the support arms and a spinner is rotatably carried on the elastic bands.

Abstract: A nested counterweight for a rotatable performance device includes an outer housing and an inner slider. The outer housing defines an interior volume and is configured to be positioned along a string of the rotatable performance device. The inner slider is also configured to be positioned along the string of the rotatable performance device. The inner slider is positioned within the interior volume on the outer housing in a nested configuration. The inner slider is positioned along the string away from the outer housing in a separated configuration.

Abstract: A safe spinning button necklace toy having a knotless string loop, a rotatable button spinner disposed on the string loop and a pair of protective casings covering the string loop that eliminates a strangulation hazard without interfering with the operation of the toy. The protective casing covers a pair of strands of the string loop, keeping the strands together inside the casing and preventing the strands from separating and creating a hazard. The casing substantially covers two-thirds of the string loop and prevents the strands separating without knotting the strands, allowing the string loop to freely twist when the button spinner is rotated. The casing has a plurality of links covering the string loop providing amusing noises by reverberating when the spinning button spins. A pair of handles on the string loop can be safely fastened together to close the necklace when the toy is not in use.

Abstract: A rotatable disk string toy has a disk rotatably mounted on a continuous loop of string. A holder device which includes two connected rings is mounted on each other end of the loop of string to facilitate handling of the toy. The holder device includes a first ring having a central aperture for receiving the fingers of the user.

Abstract: A game device (10) for spraying water on at least a pair of players wherein, the game device (10) includes a hollow generally spherical housing member (20) having a hollow axial cylinder 25 wherein, the opposite ends of the housing member (20) are provided with a plurality of spray apertures (24) and the exterior of the axial cylinder (25) is operatively associated with a compression plate member (33) and a pair of water saturated sponge members (31) (31) and the interior of the hollow axial cylinder (25) is adapted to receive tether means (50) (50) for shuttling the housing member (20) back and forth between the players.

Abstract: A toy assembly and its associated method of play. The toy assembly includes a hub. Two holes are disposed in the hub through which a loop of string is passed. By winding the string and then pulling the string taut, the string can be caused to rapidly unwind, thus rotating the hub. A removable housing is connected to the hub. The housing has a release mechanism. When the release mechanism is engaged, the housing disengages from the hub. Two players face each other and utilize their toy assemblies to cause their hubs and surrounding housings to turn. The turning housings are then brought to battle by creating contact between the spinning housings. If one housing contacts the release mechanism on another housing, the housing on the contacted toy will separate from the hub and become disabled.

Abstract: A flying disk toy includes a cylindrical outer rim and a flat circular center airfoil within the rim. The centerline of the edge of the airfoil is positioned to bisect the side surface of the rim, resulting in a flying disk toy of increased stability and throwing ease. The cylindrical outer rim is preferably made from a soft pliable material such as foam or rubber. A cord, preferably of elastic material, is tethered to the symmetrical center of the circular airfoil.

Abstract: A flying disc toy includes a cylindrical rim and a flat circular airfoil located within the rim. The centerline of the edge of the airfoil is positioned to bisect the side surface of the rim, resulting in a flying disc toy of increased stability and throwing ease. A cord, preferably of elastic material, is tethered to the symmetrical center of the circular airfoil.

Abstract: Dynamic, spinning, twisting string toys referred to as "humdingers" are disclosed. The toys include at least one highly elastic gel body having at least two holes extending through the body along a selected axis of rotation. The holes are treaded with a string(s) which are twisted and untwisted alternatively by the pulling and releasing action of the strings. The holes are provided with means to resist the shearing forces of the twisting strings. The dynamic effect of the extreme high centrifugal and shearing forces generated during play causes the gel bodies to change shape during spinning. Soft gels or low strength materials can also be substituted in place of the highly elastic gel body provide the body reinforced with shear resistant means to prevent cutting by the twisting and untwisting actions of the string(s).

Abstract: A novel elastic gel toy for play including at least one elastic gel body having at least one elastic gel rod extending from opposite sides of the elastic gel body along a selected axis of rotation, said gel body the said gel rod capable of withstanding an elongation of at least 50% during play. The body suspended on the gel rod are also suitable for undulating up, down, around, sideways, and lateral back and forth play.

Abstract: A ballerina doll (10) comprising a torso (12) and a head (14) having a neck (16) integral with the torso (12). A pair of arms (18) are connected to the torso (12). A pair of legs (20) are also connected to the torso (12). A ribbon (22) is provided with a facility (24) for connecting in a permanent manner a middle portion (26) of the ribbon (22) to a crown portion (28) of the head (14). In a first instance the ribbon (22) can be tied into a decorative bow (30). IN a second instance the ribbon (22) when untied can be gripped on it's free ends (32), by a thumb (34) and index finger (36) of a first hand (38) of a person (40), to be carried therefrom. In a third instance the torso (12) can be rotated in a first direction by a second hand (42) of the person (40) to twist the ribbon (22) when gripped by a first hand (38). When the torso (12) is released, the ballerina doll (10) will rotate in an opposite second direction, to simulate twisting and spinning while dancing.

Abstract: An exercise machine for one or two persons incorporating a spinning body (300) mounted intermediately on a pair of ropes (200). At one end of the ropes, dual handgrips (100) afford independent movement to the right and left sides of the body, and can be either held by the hands or worn as stirrups by the feet. At the other end of the ropes, a handlebar (400) can be grasped by a second participant; built into the handlebar is a harness (500) to secure the handlebar to a door for one-person use.

Abstract: Spinning twisting string toys herein referred to as "humdingers" are disclosed which comprises one or more gel bodies having two or more substantially parallel holes approximately equal distance apart extending through the gel body transversely along a selected axis of rotation. The parallel holes are treaded with a string which is twisted and untwisted alternatively by a pull and release action in play. The parallel holes may be surrounded by an reinforcing material interlocked with the gel body about the vicinity surrounding the holes or each of the parallel holes may be fitted with a tear resistant hollow tube insert for preventing cutting by the shear forces of the twisting string(s). In the operation of the humdingers, the gel body, the hollow tubes, and the string(s) are made in such a manner so that they do not result in disastrously effect caused by the extremely high centrifugal and shearing forces generated during play.

Abstract: Applicant's invention is of an improved flywheel exerciser and of an improved handle for engaging the exerciser's cord. The cord segments on either side of the flywheel are securely engaged by pinch grip blades within the two handles' body. Because the cord is easily disengaged from the pinch grip structure, the spatial separation of the handles is easily adjusted for different users. A two-part grommet structure eases the assembly and cord replacement for the exerciser. Applicant's handle, particularly a modified version which can be used to grasp medial sections of a cord, can be used to engage cording in many contexts other than that of use for a flywheel exerciser.

Abstract: An adjustable performance yo-yo, allowing the operator to optimize the degree of frictional drag maximizing sleep time and being able to return the yo-yo to the hand at will. The invention uses a single woven polyester cord tether uniquely attached to a yoke on a small diameter threaded floating axle. The standard twisted pair strand tether is also use. Two rotating inertial disks have extended smooth surfaces referred to as lapper disks located near the center of rotation making skimming contact with the tether. The frictional drag is adjusted by rotating a threaded knob on the end of the axle which effects the proximity of the lapper disk to the tether. The two inertial disks spin independently of each other. The two body halves are made of a resilient material which cushions the hand from impact of a rapid return of the yo-yo. A hitch is used to form a running noose on the hand end of the tether. A Velcro strap is also used.

Abstract: A multi-purpose yo-yo structure has a body constituted by two identical disk members which are mounted on a mandrel and spaced from each other to define a gap therebetween for receiving a string wound thereon. Two dome-like cover members are respectively mounted on the disk members, each having a circuit board disposed therein. A plurality of light emitting diodes are mounted on the circuit boards to be controlled thereby and cells are provided to supply electrical power to the light emitting diodes through the circuit boards. Switches which are controlled by centrifugal forces generated by the rotation of the yo-yo are respectively disposed within the cover members to turn ON/OFF the circuit boards. A speaker is also provided within the yo-yo structure for generating a funny or exciting sound when the yo-yo is rotated.

Abstract: Levered whirligig of the string torsion variety which employs the forces generated by contraction of string torsion device (26) to actuate an articulated frame (10). Articulated frame (10) includes levers (12) and upper struts (18). Levers (12) including handles (16), fulcrums (11) lower struts (14) and hooking member (22) with notches (24). Upper and lower struts are joined together at hinged joints (20), thereby providing an enclosed, articulated frame easily manipulated using a variety of methods. String torsion device (26) includes intertwistable strands (28) and spinning member (30).

Abstract: Yo-Yo embodiments with extended spin time and reliable initiation for rewinding of the tether are disclosed. An axle bearing of low friction or "frictionless" type is used for extended spin time. Player control of tether tension causes elastic deformation of tether diameter, especially in a tether strand wrapped around the axle bearing. Tension constricts the cross-sectional diameter of the strand, holding it free of the Yo-Yo sides; loss of tension expands the strand, engaging it laterally in clutch-like surface contact with the Yo-Yo sides. Tension in the tether and its wrapped strand under conditions of common Yo-Yo weight and ordinary play produce small variations in strand diameter. Player control of strand engagement with and disengagement form the Yo-Yo sides is assured by infinitely fine adjustment of the gap between the sides and by secure seizing of the Yo-Yo parts to fix the desired gap.

Abstract: A rotatable disk string toy has two planar disks rotatably mounted on a continuous loop of string. A holder in the form of two connected rings is mounted on each other end of the loop of string to facilitate handling of the toy. The holder includes a first ring having a central aperture for receiving the fingers of the user. A second ring is mounted on one edge of the first ring and extends outward from the first ring. The second ring has a central aperture which slidably receives one end of the loop of string therethrough.

Abstract: A random determination device includes a generally circular central planar element having an indicating device located thereon where the outer circumference of the central element is generally circular except for inset lobes and where the central element is received in the opening in an annular element having choices indicated around the periphery so the indicating device of the central element can selectively point to various choices and where notches are provided in the periphery of the central element and adapted to receive clutch means and where the notches of the central element are shaped so that upon relative rotation of the central element and the outer element in one direction the clutch means engage the inner periphery of the outer element and prevent relative movement of the central and outer elements and upon rotation in the opposite direction the clutch means recess into the notches out of engagement with the outer element to allow rotation of the outer element on the inner element.