Abstract: A projectile toy is provided, which includes a projected base, a driving mechanism arranged on the projected base, a rotating body, a triggering mechanism and a projected mechanism. The driving mechanism drives said rotating body to rotate for energy storage. The triggering mechanism triggers the projected mechanism to push the rotating body after energy storage out of the projected base. The projectile toy is reasonable in structural design and has a function of projecting, and the projected rotating body can also perform rotational motions, thereby expanding interestingness and functionality of toys.

Abstract: A handheld bouncing device that is vertically oriented and centrifugally balanced including: (a) an elongated, compressible axle; (b) a planar body having a balanced symmetrical shape and a central aperture, the elongated compressible axle disposed within the central aperture such that a middle section of the elongated compressible axle is rotationally coupled to the planar body, such that the elongated compressible axle protrudes from the central aperture perpendicular to a plane of the planar body.

Abstract: A unitary intervertebral device, having no moving components is provided for non-fusion articulation and fusion applications. The interbody articulating device allows for limited flexion and rotation between the implant and an adjacent vertebra, helping to preserve or restore near-normal motion between adjacent vertebrae. Rotational motion is achieved through one or more protrusions incorporated into the spinal interbody device. In one articulating form, a first protrusion extends perpendicularly from one bearing surface of the interbody device to form a rotational protrusion, while at least a second protrusion extends from the opposite bearing surface of the interbody device to form a non-rotational protrusion. In another form, a single protrusion extends axially from one bearing surface of the interbody device to form a spike or anchoring, rotating protrusion, while the opposite bearing surface may be slightly rounded and/or comprising a bone-ingrowth promoting surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spinning top employing a gyroscope to enhance the amusement at spinning top play, and a spinning top play device using the same such that, since a rotor of the spinning top is not exposed to the outside, an angular momentum of the rotor can be advantageously maintained for a long period of time even when collision occurs.

Abstract: A spin top toy comprising a base having a handle, a spring motor frame mounted to the base and having a portion of ratchet mechanism therein, a spin top having a drive mount and a portion of a ratchet mechanism on a bottom side thereof and a spin point on the top side thereof, a spring motor in the spring motor frame including a spring and a spring driven drive shaft having a drive on one end that is engageable with the drive mount on the spin top to permit the spin top to wind the drive shaft and the spring, upon rotation of the spin top in a first direction when the spin top drive mount engages the drive on the drive shaft and wherein the ratchet mechanisms on the spring motor housing and top are engaged to permit the rotation in the first direction, but prohibit rotation in an opposite direction to allow the top to wind the spring, and a release trigger mounted on the base handle operable to raise the drive shaft to a point where the ratchet mechanism on the shaft no longer engages the ratchet mechanism on

Abstract: A toy top includes a toy body having a main spring power device therein, the main spring power device being rotatively linked with a revolving shaft provided on a center of a bottom surface of the toy body. The main spring power device includes latch means for maintaining a winding-up position when a main spring is wound up and a button for releasing the latch means so as to release a revolving force of the main spring. The toy body is provided with a press mechanism for pressing the button according to a rise or a reduction in a centrifugal force during the revolution of the toy body.

Abstract: A toy top system that uses uniquely configured tops. The system contains a plurality of toy tops that can be stacked on top of one another while spinning. Each of the tops has a value for rotational inertia associated with it. At least some of the tops are configured to have a value for rotational inertia that varies as a function of the rotational speed of the top. The tops with a variable rotational inertia are capable of storing and providing rotational energy while maintaining a near constant rate of rotation.

Abstract: A propeller launching toy includes a pistol-shaped housing having a movable trigger and a rotatable winding collar. A main shaft is rotatably supported within the housing and is operatively coupled to the winding collar. A main spring is coupled to the main shaft to provide stored energy for rotating the main shaft. A propeller toy having a plurality of propeller blades is releasibly secured to the forward end of the main shaft. A ratchet mechanism is coupled to the winding mechanism to provide single direction motion of the winding collar and main shaft. The trigger is coupled to a pivotable lever which responds to trigger movement to release the engagement of the main shaft and allow rapid spinning of the main shaft which in turn spins the propeller toy. As the propeller toy is rapidly spun, the propeller blades provide aerodynamic lift launching the propeller toy.

Abstract: A toy top which can also be used as a badge, and a drive unit which can mechanically spin the toy top with ease in a simple manner. The toy top has first engaging portions on the upper surface of the main body thereof, a first hook portion on the outer periphery thereof and a central spindle about which a knob is removably screw-fitted. The toy top comprises a main body having first engaging portions, a first hook portion and a central spindle screw-fitted with a knob while the drive unit comprises a rotatable member having second engaging portions to engage the first engaging portions of the toy top, a spring for rotating the rotatable member, a second hook portion to engage the second hook portion of the toy top and operating member for releasing the engagement of the second hook portion with the first hook portion of the toy top. Further, some modifications of the structures of the toy top and the drive unit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A path game including a generally serpentine path rising from a start to a higher finish. Removably seated adjacent the finish is a top together with a winding and release mechanism for the top. Card play provides for forward and backward movement of tokens, exchange of tokens with opposing players and release of the spinning top. When the mechanism is removed, the top may be readily mounted on the winding and release mechanism for winding. The wound top, together with the winding and release mechanism is then reseated for release upon play of a particular type of card. Upwardly projecting ridges between segment of the path generally provide a guide for downward movement of the released spinning top along the path. Gaps in the ridges provide for movement of the top from one segment of the path to a nonconsecutive segment while skipping intervening consecutive segment and also permit the top to leave the path entirely.

Abstract: A top spinning toy has a spring wound mechanical motor which rotates a socket having a spiral groove formed therein. A top has a spiral projection formed on an outer surface thereof and is screwed into the socket. The socket is rotated in the same direction as the top-inserting direction until a coil spring within the spring wound mechanical motor is wound tight. A release mechanism causes the spring tension to release and rotate the socket in a direction opposite the winding direction. The top leaves the socket automatically at a high speed and is capable of spinning for a long time.

Abstract: This invention is a toy in which two principal assemblies of parts are made to counter-rotate by a concentric internal coil spring, previously wound up by hand, whose tension is maintained by a one-way clutch and is released when the weight of the toy, when it is placed on a flat surface, disengages the clutch. A carrying handle, in the form of a miniature fence of posts and railings, is attached to the upper assembly. A mechanism is incorporated to free the inner end of the spring from its arbor when the energy of the spring is spent, so that the assemblies may continue to counter-rotate by inertia without damage to the spring. The toy is equipped with a lighting system of flashing light-bulbs around the perimeter and in a central transparent cupola, supplied with energy from flashlight-type electrical batteries in a central tubular shaft through a switch on the upper assembly.