Abstract: A flight simulating aircraft toy is provided having a harness member adapted to be worn upon the chest of a child, and an aircraft model pivotably supported by the harness member. When the toy is worn by the child, the aircraft model can be manipulated to simulate actual flight movements. The aircraft model can also be removed from the harness for independent use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a human saddle toy for use by an adult in giving piggyback rides to a child. The human saddle includes a three-point stabilization feature whereby the toy can be used with a substantial decrease in the risk of discomfort and harm to the adult and a reduction in fear and apprehension on the part of the child, with a reduced incidence of injury to the child. The device is adjustable to accommodate both adults and children of various sizes.

Abstract: A surface of an article of clothing is provided with a transparent pouch for holding a liquid representative of a beverage. The article has indicia thereon whereby the indicia is visible through the pouch.

Abstract: A costume designed for use on the legs and lower body to give the impression that the wearer is being carried by a human or other animal figure includes a hollow animal figure with an open topped body portion and leg portions, and a pair of conventional trousers on the top end of the animal figure. The trousers having openings in the top rear of the legs so that the legs of a user can be inserted through such openings into the body portion and leg portions of the animal figure. Socks are provided on the bottom ends of the legs of the trousers, and the legs and socks are filled with padding to give the impression that they are being worn by the user.

Abstract: A novelty item comprising a combination belt and toy. The belt comprises a band, such as formed of an elastic material and having a pair of ends. The belt includes a buckle having a first member secured to one end of the band and a second member secured to the other end of the band. One of the members includes a magnet for releasable securement to the other of the members. One of the members also includes an outer surface to which one component of a Velcro.RTM. fastening system is fixedly secured. A toy, such as a wheeled motor vehicle, having the second component of the Velcro.RTM. fastening system fixedly secured thereto is arranged to be releasably secured onto the buckle so as to form decorative ornamentation for the buckle when it is in place. The toy can be removed by disconnecting the two Velcro.RTM. components so that the toy can function as a conventional amusement or toy device.

Abstract: A toy vehicle carrying case and launcher having a clip for carrying on the belt of the user. The clip retracts as the case is placed on a surface for launching. The vehicle and launcher are completely enclosed in the carrying mode. A ready button releases a vehicle carrier to swing out into a launching mode. A firing button launches the vehicle and is operative only when the carrier is in its ready position.

Abstract: A child's backpack is disclosed which is adapted to function both as an article for carrying items such as books and as an article for amusement. The invention backpack is constructed such that an extension from the rear face above the body of the backpack is provided which acts as a cover flap for the opening of the backpack. This flap is constructed in such a manner that it forms a pocket with an opening along the end edge of the flap. An article of amusement is stored within the pocket, and, upon opening the pocket and ejecting the article, the backpack is converted to an object of play.

Abstract: An accessory used in combination with a vehicle seat belt characterized as a novelty item, such as a stuffed teddy bear or the like, secured to a sleeve through which the seat belt is selectively introduced. The arrangement serves entertainment and, importantly, safety purposes for a child user, with the belt, when secured for use, presenting the novelty item in a displayed and/or lap held position. In another assembly procedure, the sleeve could be slit along its length for placement after the seat belt is in a use condition.

Abstract: This invention relates to body tattoos, and particularly adhesively applied body tattoos. In particular, the present invention relates to tattoos comprising a printed image on a translucent surface of a porous, non-woven, compacted tissue substrate with an adhesive on the back-side of the substrate. The translucent qualities of the substrate enhance the visual effect of the printed image.

Abstract: A belt buckle comprising a body adapted to be connected to a belt for wearing on a user and having a structure which simulates a known object having a movable component, for example an automobile, bell, or animal such as a bird. An element is movably connected to the body and located so as to be exposed to view when the buckle is worn on the user, and the element has a structure which simulates the movable component of the object, for example the automobile hood, bell striker or bird beak. An operator member is movably carried by the body and responsive to manual operation, and a motion transmission mechanism carried by the body and operatively connected to the element and to the operator member converts movement of the operator member in response to manual operation into movement of the element relative to the body. As a result, activity of the known object is simulated.

Abstract: A support device is provided for nursing bottles and young child amusement items comprising a body encircling, resilient and adjustable strap having secured to a center, front portion thereof one end of a pliable, but non-extendible, band member approximately 9-inches long, the other end of said band member being fixedly secured to one side of a frustoconically contoured elastic loop member adapted to interlockingly engage the neck portion of nursing bottles and undercut portions of amusement devices.The body encircling strap has free ends joined at the back of the wearer by a "Velcro" fastener or other adjustable fastener means permitting easy under-the-arm or over-the-shoulder attachment to, or detachment from, a young child; and the elasticity of the frustoconical elastic loop member permits easy adult attachment to, and detachment from, nursing bottles and appropriate child amusement items.