Abstract: A decorative kinetic device which includes a transparent hollow dome containing a fluid and a plurality of small particles. The dome is open on its bottom and is mounted on a base having a pumping chamber formed therein. The top of the pumping chamber, which serves as the bottom of the dome, includes an intake hole and an outlet hole to provide flow paths between the dome and the pumping chamber. A pump impeller is positioned within the pumping chamber to circulate the fluid and the particles, the impeller being rotated by a motor positioned in the base below the pumping chamber. An extension member is attached to and extends vertically upward from the pump impeller into the dome and is adapted to receive a decorative object. A transport tube having an intake port and an outlet port is positioned in the dome such that the intake port is connected to the outlet hole of the pumping chamber and the outlet port of the transporting tube is positioned near the top of the dome.

Abstract: A twirling toy includes an elongate shaft having a first end spaced from a second end in a longitudinally aligned relationship. The second end includes a bifurcated leg structure having a flexible cord directed through the leg structure and extending through a handle shaft bore orthogonally oriented relative to leg bores of each of the legs. Spheres are mounted at free ends of the cord, with the spheres arranged for rotation upon manipulation of the handle shaft.

Abstract: A fluid-contained display ornament comprising a transparent fluid container for holding a fluid, a pilot device, and a display device having one end secured to one end of the transparent fluid container and an opposite end secured to the pilot device. The pilot device floats in the fluid to spread out the display for exhibition when the transparent fluid container stands up. The display device is forced by the pilot device to conceal itself at said one end of the transparent fluid container when the transparent fluid container is turned upside-down.

Abstract: A display formed of two colorless, transparent plastic cylinders mounted concentrically with a vertical axis upon a base. The space between the two cylinders forms a tank which is filled with liquid and some plastic snowflakes having a slightly greater specific gravity than the liquid. An object to be displayed is positioned within the inner cylinder and, so, is not in contact with the liquid. The object and the liquid are illuminated by a light within the base. A motor operates a pump having an uncased spiral rotor projecting vertically downwardly into the liquid. Rotation of the pump causes a diffuse upward flow of the liquid and the snowflakes in the vicinity of the pump. Though this causes the snowflakes to move upwardly in a gentle and diffuse manner, this motion isn't particularly noticed by an observer. When the snowflakes reach the top of the liquid, they are diffused sidewardly and begin dropping, creating a snowfall effect.

Abstract: A thrown toy has a water tank with valves which are opened by centrifugal force. When thrown, the toy is designed to whirl so that the centrifugal force opens a valve and water is dispersed out the valves while the toy is in flight.

Abstract: A figurative toy missile in animal-like or humanoid soft form defined by a head and a torso having appendages extending therefrom. The missile structure is such that when the missile is thrown by a player, it will spin, or execute other excursions in flight, depending on how the appendages are grasped by the player. The torso is formed by an outer fabric casing enclosing a rubber balloon inflated with water, whereby the torso functions as a weighted ball. The head is formed by a shaped, stuffed fabric bag attached to the upper end of the torso casing. The legs and feet are formed by a pair of soft appendages attached to the lower end of the torso casing, and the arms and hands are formed by a pair of soft appendages attached to opposite sides of the torso casing.

Abstract: A display device wherein decorative objects are immersed in a liquid-filled housing which is rotatably mounted on a base and driven by a windup music box mechanism through a transmission assembly so that rotation of the housing relative to the base in a first direction winds up the music box mechanism which, during unwinding and the production of music, causes the housing to rotate in a second opposite direction.

Abstract: A boot structure, wherein each boot includes an inner and outer wall, having an enclosed pneumatic chamber, wherein the outer wall includes a whistle member arranged in communication through the outer wall with the chamber to effect whistling upon compressing of air within the chamber during walking to enhance and induce infants for amusement during such walking.

Abstract: A toy waterwheel including a transparent water-tight container, a rotatable wheel connected to the interior of the container, an electric pump for pumping water to and from the container, a nozzle connected to the container for directing water to the wheel to turn the wheel, a first hose connected to the electric pump and the nozzle for conveying water to the nozzle, and a second hose connected to the container and to the pump for conveying water from the container to the pump.

Abstract: A combination toy and beverage dispensing Device, primarily adapted for use with children and particularly minor children who are still consuming liquids from a bottle and similar dispensing device. The combination toy and beverage dispensing device may preferably adopt the form of a ball which a toddler can play with in a playpen or like confined area. The ball is provided with a center interior chamber holding a beverage container capable of dispensing a beverage such as milk. A stem mechanism is associated with the ball and when pushed on, enables delivery of the milk or other beverage through a drinking tube which the child user may insert in his or her mouth. A tether type supply tube is adapted to extend into the beverage, regardless of the orientation of the ball. The ball is constructed so that it will roll properly, notwithstanding the presence of the dispensing mechanism.

Abstract: Novelty dishware for serving food to children and implements associated with the dishware which function not only as eating utensils but also as play pieces, so that the eating process becomes a play activity which encourages eating. The dishware, which may be in bowl, plate or any other receptacle form adapted to accommodate food, includes a rim constituted by an annular, transparent duct filled with liquid having glitter particles dispersed therein, as well as a permanent-magnet piston. The piston is slidable in the duct to force the liquid to circulate and thereby animate the particles to create a dynamic display. Each implement is provided with a transparent handle that is filled with liquid having glitter particles dispersed therein, the free end of the handle having a permanent magnet actuator attached thereto.

Abstract: A novelty elongated handle for a child's spoon, fork or the like, which is formed of a rigid, transparent plastic material, such as acrylic. The handle is hollow to provide a transparent sealed chamber which is filled with a transparent liquid, such as water. A multiplicity of glittering particles are suspended in the liquid and float about in the liquid. The handle is constructed firmly to support the spoon, fork, or the like, at its forward end in isolated relationship from the chamber. The rear end of the handle is opened to permit the introduction of the liquid and glittering particles into the chamber. A resilient stopper is inserted into the open end of the handle and it, in turn, is covered by a plastic cap which is sealed to the rear end of the handle.

Abstract: A toy includes a base, a character figure on the base, and a dome-shaped housing on the base over the character figure. The housing includes inner and outer transparent shell portions which cooperate to define an enclosed cavity therebetween, and transparent liquid having sparkling particles suspended therein is received in the cavity. A second embodiment of the toy includes an opaque housing having a window therein. The window includes spaced transparent inner and outer shell portions which cooperate to define a cavity therebetween, and a transparent liquid is received in the cavity.

Abstract: A device including a pair of superimposed pliable sheets that are interconnected or sealed along peripheral edges. The device includes an enclosed, liquid-containing inner chamber defined by the sealed peripheral edges and by the pair of superimposed pliable sheets. The liquid is freely movable within the chamber. At least one discrete article is suspended within the liquid, and the article is manipulatable by causing displacement of the liquid medium. Graphics are included on one of the sheets. These graphics correspond in shape to the discrete article, and that discrete article is alignable with these graphics.

Abstract: A hand held toy that releases a fluid when an external pressure is applied to a portion of the toy. The toy includes a cylinder typically shaped as a sword. The sword shaped cylinder has a handle portion that can be easily grasped by a human hand. The cylinder also has a blade portion that is covered by a soft foam material, so that the blade does not injure another participant when struck by the sword. Within the handle portion of the cylinder is a fluid reservoir filled with a pressurized fluid. The reservoir is connected to a valve and a valve piston located at the opposite end of the cylinder. The valve piston and valve are adapted to move from a closed position to an open position, when an external pressure is applied to the piston. Moving the piston and valve into the open position allows fluid to flow from the fluid reservoir, through the valve and into the ambient. The toy also includes a pump connected to the fluid reservoir, so that a user can manually pressurize the fluid.

Abstract: An simulated toy commode or potty for dolls including a removeable vessel having clear spaced apart walls defining an annular space. Similar reservoirs are mounted above and below the annular and are in controlled fluid communication with the annular space. A predetermined volume of liquid wholly containable in any one of the annular space or either reservoir is sealed within the vessel. Similar valves control the flow of the liquid between each of the reservoirs and the annular space. The vessel is removeably positionable in a housing that includes a hinged seat carrying an actuator for the upper one of the reservoirs so that upon downward movement of the seat the upper reservoir is emptied into the annular space. A flushing lever carried by the housing is linked to an actuator for the valve of the lower one of the reservoirs so that upon operation of the flushing lever, the liquid is drained from the annular space into the lower one of the reservoirs.

Abstract: A toy assembly includes an elongate body to receive a balloon member arranged for bursting upon a timed mechanism mounted within an upper tube portion of the body projected into the body and piercing the balloon after a predetermined interval. A modification of the invention includes a medial web directed medially and orthogonally relative to the body axis dividing the body into an upper and lower body cavity receiving an upper and lower balloon therewithin, with a lower balloon arranged for bursting upon impact by the piercing member mounted resiliently within a lower end of the lower body aligned with the axis.

Abstract: A toy with a portion of apparently changeable color includes a normally upright and invertible elongate figure defining a normally opaque upper chamber and an at least partially transparent normally lower chamber. A valve in the figure is movable between an enabling position and a disabling position to control fluid flow communication between the chambers. A volume of colored fluid is disposed in the figure and capable of flowing between the chambers via the valve under the influence of gravity only when the valve is in the enabling position. A spring biases the valve towards the disabling position, and a manually operable portion moves the valve to the enabling position.

Abstract: A progressive liquid display device comprising a plurality of display strips movably held in a liquid between plural pairs of symmetrical grooves behind a transparent wall, the symmetrical grooves each having a stop plate fastened therein to confine the moving range of the corresponding display strip. The display strips will sink or float when the device is turned upside down and be stopped by the stop plates with one strip rising behind another to form a desired pattern.

Abstract: An assembly for filling and emptying a liquid reservoir inside a doll, the assembly includes a valve for installation in an opening in the doll body that communicates with the reservoir, and a funnel adapted to cooperate with the valve member to allow liquid to be introduced into or removed from the reservoir. The the valve has a valve body with first and second ends, adapted to be installed in an opening in the doll body with the first end of the valve body extending into the reservoir. A valve passage extends through the valve body between the first and second ends. A valve member at the first end of the valve body is biased to close the valve passage. The funnel has a spout adapted to seat in the valve passage. The end of the spout is adapted to displace the valve member when the spout is seated in the valve passage to allow liquid to pass through the valve passage.

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: An aquatic toy includes a tank containing liquid. The tank includes a bottom part having an upper perforated plate member, a lower guide plate member connected to the upper perforated plate member, and a space formed between the upper perforated plate member and the lower guide plate member. A floatable toy floats on the liquid in the tank. A base is attached to the bottom part of the tank. A liquid propelling unit is provided in the bottom part of the tank which forces the liquid upwards from the space through the upper perforated plate member when it is actuated. A motor is mounted in the base and connected to the liquid propelling unit, actuating the liquid propelling unit.

Abstract: A removable maternity dress for a doll which simulates pregnancy and child delivery and which may be easily adapted to a conventional doll. The invention includes a doll dress preferably made of non-stretchable flexible fabric having a concealed upright front pocket connected thereto. The pocket is sized to receive a baby doll insertable therein through a flapped lower opening at the bottom of the pocket. Removal of the baby doll from the pocket downwardly through the lower opening simulates child birth. A front opening in the dress adjacent the pocket coverable by an apron-like fabric sheet may also be provided. A layer of flexible latex or the like connected to and extending across the front opening simulates the appearance of the pregnant mid section of the doll. A liquid or gel-filled bladder attached between the front of the dress and the pocket affords a more realistic sensation of touch of the baby doll within the pocket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile having a plurality of "pages" similar to a book and having designs thereon including beads which are water filled and contain various floating objects. The invention includes a plurality of "pages" which may be turned and fastened to change the design which is visible to a child to keep their interest. Suitable fastening elements are provided allowing the device to be removably fastened, for example, on the back of a vehicle seat facing a child sitting in the rear seat of the vehicle. Fastening elements are also provided between each page for removably holding the pages together so that pages open to view will remain open until manually changed.

Abstract: A toy nursing bottle for simulating emptying of the bottle when the doll is "drinking" and "filling" the bottle from a can or the like. The bottle body is formed of outer and inner shells defining a liquid receiving chamber therebetween, a nipple member mounted on the bottle body and having a liquid receiving reservoir, and a valve that controls flow of liquid between the liquid receiving chamber and the liquid receiving reservoir. A rod extends from the valve member through the reservoir and into the nipple, so that it moves, when the nipple is depressed, to open the valve. Any surface on a container, such as a can, bottle or cardboard container or the like, may be used to depress the nipple to open the valve.

Abstract: A flashlight including a handle for receiving a power supply and a light source releasably mounted to the handle for emitting light. An exterior transparent cup is coupled to the handle and a middle transparent cup is coupled to the handle. The second transparent cup is positioned intermediate the first transparent cup and the light source. The exterior transparent cup and the middle transparent cup define a outer chamber therebetween for receiving colored fluid therein. An interior transparent cup is coupled to the handle and positioned between the middle transparent cup and the light source. The middle transparent cup and exterior transparent cup define an inner chamber for receiving colored fluid. Accordingly, the light emitted from the light source passes through the colored fluids and colored light is emitted from the exterior transparent cup.

Abstract: An oscillating wave cell is disclosed. The oscillating wave cell comprises a substantially transparent, fluid vessel having a generally upper surface, a generally lower surface and transparent end caps. The wave cell contains first and second immiscible fluids of different colors, such as primarily a light mineral spirits and water. An air trap is provided which extends downwardly from the lower surface of the vessel. The air trap includes a partition defining a first trap chamber and a second trap chamber. The air trap further includes a plurality of passages extending between the vessel and the first trap chamber for permitting fluid flow therebetween. The partition extends downwardly from the lower vessel surface and includes a slot disposed away from the lower surface for permitting fluid flow between the first trap chamber and the second trap chamber. A base having an upwardly extending rocker mechanism including a cradle concealingly receives the air trap and supports the vessel.

Abstract: The invention is a liquid swing decoration having a partially liquid filled hollow bar which pivots at a central portion on a base stand. Magnets are attached at both ends of the bar and magnets are also located in the base stand. The base stand magnets are connected to supporting racks at one end while cam rods are connected to the other end of the supporting rods. Springs dampen the movement of the supporting rods. The effects of the magnets allows the liquid filled hollow bar to wag for long periods of time after it has been set in motion, so that the liquid inside the hollow bar can either shake vigorously or mildly to produce a gentle wave-like motion for decoration and visual pleasure.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a squirt gun member includes a conduit in fluid communication with a housing, wherein the housing is arranged for mounting to a torso portion of an individual utilizing a waist and shoulder strap arrangement. A modified gun construction of the instant invention utilizes a projected balloon member formed with a tether line mounted to the gun structure of the instant invention.

Abstract: An electronic simulated baby bottle toy generates human-like sounds and includes a cylindrically-shaped hollow housing portion with a nipple-shaped member mounted on one end of the housing portion to simulate a nurser bottle. Four microswitches within the toy can be individually activated by applying pressure to the nipple member or to a flexible cover on the side of the housing portion. The switches selectively activate a VLSI synthesizer chip which generates any of four signals. Each signal controls a sound transducer causing the transducer to generate a selected human-like sound.

Abstract: A flexible tubular item having an outer flexible section of hollow tubing with a first end and a second end, a flexible wire positioned within the hollow tubing, a flexible paint layer covering an exterior surface of the flexible wire, and a viscous liquid contained within the hollow tubing. The hollow tubing is a transparent vinyl tube. The flexible wire is copper wire having a bend resistance greater than the bend resistance of the hollow tubing. The liquid is mineral oil filling the area around the flexible wire within the hollow tubing. Ball members are affixed in liquid-tight relationship within the first and second ends of the hollow tubing. These ball members are acrylic spheres having a diameter greater than the interior diameter of the hollow tubing.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a lid is mounted to an underlying container, with a fluid positioned within the container. A crank handle is rotatably mounted relative to the lid to rotate a crank handle gear, in turn rotating a matrix of driven gears, each driven gear including an output shaft of varying length projecting interiorly of the container. Each output shaft arranged in a parallel relationship including a paddle blade at a lower terminal end thereof of a varying configuration to effect agitation of the fluid for novelty and amusement of an individual. The blades and gears are typically formed of contracting colorations. A modification of the invention includes the gears formed with hollow chambers, and each hollow chamber including a centrifugal valve operative upon rotation of the gears to direct a fluid dye into the fluid of the container to enhance amusement and enjoyment of the organization.

Abstract: A display device wherein decorative objects are immersed in a liquid-filled housing which is rotatably mounted on a base and driven by a windup music box mechanism through a transmission assembly so that rotation of the housing relative to the base in a first direction winds up the music box mechanism which, during unwinding and the production of music, causes the housing to rotate in a second opposite direction.

Abstract: An article of manufacture, comprising a pair of superimposed pliable sheets. The sheets are interconnected along at least their peripheral edges. A liquid-containing chamber is provided at the center of the article, and this chamber is formed with the pair of superimposed, pliable sheets. A generally flat figurine within the chamber floats within the liquid, and a point of the figurine is secured to at least one of the pliable sheets to enable the figurine to float securely within and pivot about in the liquid.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optically decorated elongated member comprising a transparent tube sealed at both ends including one or more brightly colored thin elongated members disposed in a helical configuration therein and containing a fluid medium suspending numerous light-reflecting platelets filling thereof with a small volume of air space.

Abstract: The game device includes a hollow outer ball and a small relatively heavy mass inside the ball. The mass is a flexible bladder which contains a liquid. When the ball is rolled or projected, the bladder moves around inside and changes shape so that the device travels erratically. The device is made by partially inserting the bladder into the filler opening of the outer ball, injecting liquid into the bladder through its filler passageway, which is then sealed, fully inserting the bladder into the outer ball, inflating the outer ball and sealing its filling opening.

Abstract: A figurine-shaped toy squirts water out of its mouth by cranking an arm.

Abstract: A protective serving mat is disclosed comprising generally flat first and second chambers superimposed on each other. The first chamber is transparent and is adapted to embody fluid media and objects suspended therein for amusement. The first chamber includes a resealable opening so that a user may access the first chamber to alter the contents as desired. The second chamber is visible through the first chamber and is used to protect and display generally flat items such as papers with sealing decorative or amusing indicia or menus. The second chamber includes an opening to allow access to the chamber so that the menus or indicia bearing papers can be varied as desired by a user.

Abstract: A resiliently deformable toy ball which is soft and supple and provides an intriguing relaxing feeling when squeezed, and which possesses a low rebound percentage due to its resiliently deformable nature. The ball has a highly plasticized polymeric core which is resiliently deformable due to its highly plasticized state. The polymeric core is encased in a flexible polymer shell and both the core and the flexible shell are further encased in a strechable fabric outer cover.

Abstract: A toy utilizing bubbles in liquid comprises a vessel to be charged with a liquid keeping an air layer at the top and to be sealed, a bubble generating member, and in-liquid movable members moved by bubbles rising in the liquid in the vessel.

Abstract: An ornamental object comprising a transparent housing shaped into a decorative configuration and having a liquid therein and a sub-atmospheric pressure area between the liquid and the housing whereby ambient air temperatures will cause the liquid to boil; and wherein particles and/or larger solid objects may be placed within the liquid to be agitated by the boiling action of the liquid.

Abstract: A stuffed animal has a closed fluid containing liner filled with a viscous silicon or silicon/water material. The weight of the silicon/water material gives the animal a life-like weight. The liner is covered by a fur-like plush. The viscous material may be a material used to make a prosthesis of a human organ. If desired a material such as a plastic simulation of a skeleton may be added to give a feel of bone. The "skeleton" may have a plastic memory for causing the animal to retract its leg, paw, or the like after it has been stretched. Small patches of hook and loop fasteners may be used to secure the animal in a desired posture.

Abstract: A simulated baby nursing bottle has spaced inner and outer cylindrical shells providing a narrow annular cavity therebetween in which is disposed a colored liquid. The cap provides a concealed chamber into which the liquid may drain when the bottle is tipped downwardly. The simulated nipple includes an axially reciprocatable portion which acts upon a compressible member communicating with a clear liquid within the inner shell to produce air bubbles and agitation of the liquid within the container when the reciprocatable portion is depressed. In one embodiment, a second compressible member is provided in the bottom of the inner shell which is vented to the atmosphere and which is compressed to expel air therefrom when the first compressible member is compressed by the nipple portion.

Abstract: The game device includes a hollow outer ball and a small relatively heavy mass inside the ball. The mass is a flexible bladder which contains a liquid. When the ball is rolled or projected, the bladder moves around inside and changes shape so that the device travels erratically. In a preferred process of making the game device, all but a filler passageway portion of the flexible bladder is inserted into an outer ball through an inflation opening in the outer ball. Then, in sequence, the liquid is injected into the bladder through its filler passageway, the passageway is sealed, the bladder is fully inserted into the ball, the outer ball is inflated to a desired pressure, and the inflation opening in the outer ball is sealed.

Abstract: A stuffed toy with a heater is disclosed, which comprises a cover configured to resemble a predetermined object and a latent heat storage material disposed in the stuffing in the cover. When the latent heat storage material is heated it undergoes a transition from the solid phase to the liquid phase and stores a heat of dissolution. When it undergoes transition from the liquid phase to the solid phase, it gives off heat so as to maintain the temperature of the toy relatively constant for long periods of time.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention there is provided a toy which engages a member such as a finger or a liquid medicine dispenser. The member acts as a lower jaw for the toy. The toy includes a head with an upper jaw and a body. The body is contiguous to the head and includes a trunk with front and rear limbs extended therefrom. Together, the upper jaw, the body, the front limbs and the rear limbs define a longitudinal passageway which passes through the toy. The toy accommodates the member in this passageway. The front limbs extending down from the front section of the trunk form a portion of the passageway which semi-positively engage the member. The rear limbs extending down from the rear portion of the trunk form a portion of the passageway which positively engage the member.

Abstract: A lighted wand includes a handle housing and contains an elongated transparent enclosure. Within the transparent enclosure are light reflecting objects. Light beams are transmitted through the transparent enclosure and deflect off the reflecting objects.

Abstract: A novelty toy including a flexible bladder in any desired shape having a sealable filling stem for receiving a moldable filling medium such as a cohesive mixture of hollow or solid microspheres and water, wherein after being filled with the filling medium the filling stem is sealed and pushed into the flexible bladder.

Abstract: A resiliently deformable toy ball which is soft and supple and provides an intriguing relaxing feeling when squeezed, and which possesses a low rebound percentage due to its resliently deformable nature. The ball has a highly plasticized PVC core which is resiliently deformable due to its highly plasticized state. The PVC core is encased in a flexible polymer shell and both the core and the flexible shell are further encased in a stretchable fabric outer cover.

Abstract: A shaped object that fits into the palm of the hand to give a pleasurable tactile sensation is disclosed. The tactile sensation is created by a unique combination of resistant and pliable sections in the object.