Abstract: A toy figure includes a body having an upper torso pivotally coupled to a lower torso. The lower torso is coupled to a pair of supporting-legs while the upper torso is coupled to a pair of pivotally supported arms. A head is further supported upon the upper torso. The upper torso includes a spring pivot allowing the upper torso to be pivoted approximately ninety degrees with respect to the lower torso. When pivoted and released, the upper torso rapidly pivots back to its original alignment imparting a punching motion to one of the toy figures arms. A switch is supported within the punching arm of the toy figure together with a flash element and a light emitting diode. A control circuit within the toy figure torso responds to actuation of the switch to produce a crash-type sound and to energize the flash element to provide a simultaneous burst of bright light.

Abstract: A figure toy generating a sound and an underwater sound when being sunk in water. The figure toy which can float on a water, comprises: a toy body (1) composed so that a water can flow into an interior thereof when the toy body is sunk in a water; a water sensor (22) provided at the interior of the toy body, for detecting an entrance of a water to a predetermined position at the interior of the toy body; and a sound generation member (18) for generating a sound according as the water sensor detects the entrance of the water or not.

Abstract: A stuffed toy is built with a sound source member, a plate spring, and a stationary plate. The sound source member has the function of producing a sound through its oscillation. One end portion of the plate spring is connected to the sound source member. The stationary plate is attached to part of the plate spring ranging from the other end portion opposite from the above one end portion to a predetermined position, to hold the part of the plate spring. Simply rocking the stuffed toy causes the sound source member to oscillate with the above predetermined position as the fulcrum and then to receive pressure, thereby producing a sound.

Abstract: A toy figure supports a pair of arm carriers pivotally secured within the torso interior near the shoulder of the toy figure. Each arm carrier includes an arm attachment apparatus and an inwardly extending arm shaft. A pair of pivot bearings pivotally support the arm shafts for pivotal motion in a horizontal plane. The arm shafts are carried within tight-fitting bores of the pivot bearings to facilitate rotational motion of the arm carriers and the supported arms about the shoulders in a vertical plane. A button is supported within the torso and extends outwardly through an aperture in the rear of the torso. The button is coupled to a pivotable yoke which is coupled to the interior ends of the arm shafts such that pivotal motion of the yoke causes pivotal motion of the arm shafts in a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A communication system includes a talking doll arranged to speak to a user and to request the user to carry out various tasks. The user responds to such requests by selecting and pressing keys on a remote keyboard. The doll and the keyboard communicate using infra-red signalling. The system is programmed so that the doll can respond to the user's selection and to say whether the selection is correct or not.

Abstract: An educational toy for teaching a child a sequence of letters, numbers, colors or other sequences. The toy would be provided with a plurality of segmented body portions, each of the body portions associated with a single indicia. A switch is provided on each of the segmented body portions. When this switch is depressed, an audio output associated with the indicia would be produced. After the child has memorized a series of indicia to produce a learned sequence, a switch associated with a segmented body portion having demarcation indicia would be depressed, allowing the entire sequence to be vocalized in order.

Abstract: A device for soothing, stimulating, distracting and captivating a child has a body with a rigid body wall defining an interior cavity and including a first circular wall and cylindrical perimeter wall. The first circular wall has an outer surface with a light color and a plurality of indentations formed in the surface configured for casting shadows on the light color of the surface and creating contrast between the shadows and the light color. The indentations are sized and shaped to form a human face including first and second indentations forming eyes and a third indentation forming a mouth to stimulate the child. A pair of broadly rounded protrusions extend from opposite sides of the body forming handles and being generally configured to define human ears. A vibration mechanism is disposed in the interior cavity of the body for vibrating the body. A light source is disposed on the body wall for emitting light. A sound generator is disposed in the interior cavity of the body for emitting sound.

Abstract: A toy figure includes a head, torso, arms and legs conforming generally to a plush figure. The head defines a mouth and the arms are pivotally secured to the torso. The arms each support a hand between which a simulated harmonica is secured. The arms and simulated harmonica are pivotable between and arms lowered position to an intermediate arms forward position and to an arms raised position. In the arms raised position, the simulated harmonica is placed against the mouth providing a harmonica play posture. A sound and control circuit within the torso of the toy figure respond to arm position to provide silence in the arms lowered position, speech or singing in the arms forward position, and harmonica music in the arms raised position. A light emitting diode is supported within the transparent body of the simulated harmonica and is caused to flash by the sound and control circuit when the arms are raised to the harmonica play posture.

Abstract: An ornamental display apparatus suited for the Christmas season having a concealable figurine that is movable from a concealed position to a display position. While the figurine is in the display position, seasonal music is broadcasted. The ornamental display apparatus generally comprises a base, a botanical model, a housing, a figurine, a motorized drive assembly and a music broadcasting means. The botanical model is disposed on the base, and the housing is enclosed within the botanical model. The botanical model is movable between an open and closed position. The figurine resides atop the base and is movable between a concealed position within the housing and an exposed position external to the botanical model. The motorized drive assembly moves the figurine between the concealed and exposed position, as well as the botanical model between the open and closed position.

Abstract: A toy soldier apparatus includes a toy soldier replica which may support three different simulated firearms. The replica has an electronic circuit contained therein, the electronic circuit including a speaker driver for driving a speaker which is contained within the replica. Connected to the electronic circuit is an optical sensor, which is preferably connected within the eye socket of the replica, and is disguised to appear as one of the replica's eyes. A switch on the replica's body is operably connected to the electronic circuit to allow the user to selectively choose between several operating modes for the apparatus. The different operating modes may be chosen so that the sound emanating from the simulated weapon correspond to the real sounds which emanate from the weapon. Once the operating mode is chosen, the optical sensor may cause activation of the speaker driver to simulate the sound of a weapon firing in response to movement.

Abstract: The pop dancers consist of a main housing with a slide switch, microphone, speaker, integrated circuit board, contact switch, a gearing system, and a motor. The lower end of the main housing contains the power supply. The upper end of the main housing has a tube anchor with a drive rod, outer tube, candy stick holder, flexible/bendable character with an aperture and candy with a candy stick.

Abstract: A toy having a personalized voice message stored therein for selective playback comprising a toy and a message storage and playback device. The message storage and playback device is structured for placement within the internal cavity of the toy and includes at least one memory portion having a voice message stored therein and a playback portion. The playback portion includes an audio output circuit and a transducer, structured to retrieve the voice message from the desired memory portions and audibly output the voice message, and a control circuit, structured to limit play back of the voice message so that the voice message is only played back once each time the switch is actuated and minimize the current drawn by the playback portion to prolong the useful life of the batteries. The toy further comprises means for remote recording of a voice message, via a telephone, in one of its memory portions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toy doll for the amusement of a subject, that includes a torso, body, ahead and limbs, designed, sized and dimensioned for enabling the doll to be worn on the body of the subject in a position thereon sufficient for engaging in a “piggy back” and/or “horsey” style play. The child may engage the instant doll in such “piggy back” and/or “horse” style play, while in sitting, crawling and upright (or standing) play. The toy doll includes an electronic sound emanating module portions of which can be activated by releasably connecting one limb of the doll to another limb of the doll about the body of the subject. The doll includes a motion sensor including an averaging circuit for enabling substantially continuous sound such as galloping, while the doll is in motion. Optionally, the doll includes a tilt sensor for emanating a “neighing” sound when the longitudinal axis of the doll is tilted relative to the vertical axis.

Abstract: A toy in the form of a doll includes an associated radio within an interior cavity of the doll body, which radio is controlled by various switches located on the feet of the doll and utilized for turning the radio on and off and tuning the radio to a desired frequency. The doll includes a simulated headset attached in such fashion to its head so as to provide a strap for conveniently carrying the doll from place-to-place.

Abstract: A double deck rotational music box includes a base, a musical kit, a seal cap and a rotational upper cap. A spring knob is located above the base and engages the upper cap. Through turning a spindle and the spring knob, the upper cap and the ornament of the music box may rotate in opposite directions concurrently to produce novel visual and audio amusement effects. The spring knob may be turned easily and safely without turning over the base.

Abstract: An electronic device or module which, when in contact with or remote from an object, recognizes the object and plays sounds, creates movement in the object, or turns on lights, or activates other electrical circuits appropriate to the object's identity, environment and/or movement of any parts of that object. The object need not contain any electronics or a power source and need not be connected to the device electronically.

Abstract: A game that includes a movable target is provided. To this end, the game includes an object that is thrown at the movable target. The movable target has a first movable element, a second movable element, a switch actuated by the thrown object, and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism switches from moving the first movable element to moving the second movable element in response to actuation of the switch. Switch actuation occurs when the thrown object encircles the movable target and strikes an appendage of the movable target.

Abstract: A doll with preprogramed auditory internal organs for a useful tool of teaching children about the human body. The doll with preprogramed auditory internal organs includes a body member made of pliable plastic and including a head region having an internal cavity and a detachable forehead cover, and further including a torso region connected to the head region and having an internal cavity and a detachable front torso cover, and further includes multiple human organ-like members disposed inside the respective cavities of the body member, and also includes a microprocessor unit disposed inside the human organ-like members, circuit boards having integrated chips with pre-programed messages, speakers, contact switches for energizing the microprocessor unit, power source to energize the microprocessor.

Abstract: An imitative figure apparatus includes a figure body with a body torso and a body head having a face portion with an illumination sheet of luminescent material for absorbing and storing ambient light energy and for producing illumination from the stored light energy, the sheet being oriented so that the produced illumination is directed forwardly from the figure; and a translucent cover secured over the illumination sheet, the translucent cover representing at least part of the face portion. The translucent cover preferably is configured as a dome having a dome apex. The apparatus additionally includes a mouth and nose representing structure secured to the exterior of the dome substantially at the dome apex.

Abstract: A toy doll includes a body having an opening simulating a mouth and first and second electrical switches, each switch being disposed proximal to the simulated mouth and activatable by an object inserted at least partially into the mouth. A speaker is attached to the body. An electrical circuit including an integrated circuit chip is electrically connected with the switches and with the speaker. A base configured as a feeding tray is disposed externally of and is detachably connected with the body. The base has three external switches electrically connected with the circuit chip. The circuit chip has a plurality of memory registers, each register storing a separate signal corresponding to a separate audio message. The chip is configured to randomly select a prompt signal from the memory registers and to transmit the stored signal to the speaker. The prompt signal prompts the user to select a specified one of the switches. The chip is also configured to compare the selected switch with the specified switch.

Abstract: A modular apparatus is provided for imparting movement and selected sound to an ornament. The apparatus includes an electronic and melody module, a mechanic transmission and power module, a base module, a power supply module, a visual module, and a melody tune integrated circuit (IC) module. The apparatus also includes a motor safety device which protects the motor from overheating and burning out when the movement of the apparatus is prohibited. The electronic and melody module includes a sound generator, a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly for controlling the output of the apparatus, and a slot receptacle for the melody tune IC card module. The mechanic transmission and power module includes a motor, a motor drive shaft, a transmission gear set connected to the motor drive shaft, and at least one axial action rod connected to the transmission gear set. The detachably connected modules provide versatility to the configuration of the apparatus.

Abstract: A head cover or similar protective article for a sporting implement, particularly a golf club, is disclosed having a sound-generating device for producing sounds which are thematically linked to the decorative or artistic aspects of the cover. The sound generating device may emit music or other sounds (such as simulated voices) when activated by a switch. The sound generating device may be powered by a battery or photoelectric cell. The switch may assume a variety of configurations, and be positioned in a variety of locations on or remote from the head cover. The head cover may include an ornamental or configured portion which resembles or caricaturizes one or more renowned personalities, creatures, or entities. The particular emitted tune or other voice sound may be coordinated in theme to the personality, creature, or entity configured on a portion the head cover.

Abstract: A child's toy having a wireless transmission unit mounted in a first object, such as a doll, and a receiver unit mounted in a second object, such as another doll. The transmission unit includes a first integrated circuit (IC) for producing at least one of an audible sound and movement of a portion of the first object and an infrared transmission circuit for transmitting an infrared signal at the completion of the action. A receiving unit mounted in the second object includes a receiving circuit for receiving the infrared signal. The receiving unit also includes a second IC for producing at least one of an audible sound and movement of a portion of the second object in response to the infrared signal, thus simulating an interaction, such as a conversation, between the first object and the second object.

Abstract: An educational toy comprises a soft toy (10) carrying a barcode scanner (20) for scanning a number of barcodes each individually associated with a visual message in a book (12). A decoder and audio device in the toy generate an audio message corresponding to that visual message in the book associated with the scanned barcode.

Abstract: An animated body candy pop device comprising a main housing, an expandable sleeve in said main body, a candy stick and candy adapted to be secured to the expandable sleeve. The main housing can be solid or hollow and made with a pliable material to provide a "limp" feeling effect. The upper end of the main housing has an aperture. The expandable sleeve is inside the aperture for receiving an end of the candy stick for a snug fit. The expandable sleeve holds the upper end of the main housing slightly rigid. The lower end of the main housing has a hanger loop for displaying the product. The hanger loop can also fit around a person's wrist or used to hang onto a belt for easy carrying. The candy can be replaced with any type of lollipop. The device can be made in different body styles such as animals, fish, and insects, etc. to provide fun and entertainment for children of all ages. Further, the neck portion can be provided with a noisemaker which will make a noise when the neck is bent.

Abstract: An educational toy for teaching a child a sequence of letters, numbers, colors or other sequences. The toy would be provided with a plurality of segmented body portions, each of the body portions associated with a single indicia. A switch is provided on each of the segmented body portions. When this switch is depressed, an audio output associated with the indicia would be produced. After the child has memorized a series of indicia to produce a learned sequence, a switch associated with a segmented body portion having demarcation indicia would be depressed, allowing the entire sequence to be vocalized in order.

Abstract: A character good suitable for entertainment and/or educational purposes is disclosed. The character good includes one or more audio and/or video input generation devices that operate to generate audio and/or video inputs responsive to audio sensed and/or scenes observed in the character good's surrounding, to provide the character good with simulated listening and/or visual ability. The generated audio and/or video input signals are forwarded to an external computer for processing. The character good further includes one or more audio and/or electromechanical devices that operate to manifest audio and/or gesture responses under the control of the external computer, to provide the character good with simulated speech and/or gesture ability. The external computer exercises the control responsive to the generated audio and/or video inputs.

Abstract: An interactive toy programmed to respond in different ways to mechanical stimulation depending on the level and kind of applied stimulation. The toy includes a body and an electronic circuit coupled to the body which electronic circuit may be connected to a power source for supplying electric current to the circuit. The circuit includes a sensor arranged in association with the body, which sensor is responsive to mechanical stimulation to produce a signal dependent on the nature and degree of the mechanical stimulation. A signal recognition and processing device is coupled to the sensor, which device is for processing the signal to produce a command. An output device is, in turn, coupled to the signal recognition and processing device, which output device is for carrying out a programmed response in response to the command. The sensor is an elastomeric variable resistor composition including an elastomer in which are embedded conductive particles.

Abstract: A device and method is provided for simulating the activities of an infant. The invention includes a mannequin having a simulator position therein for generating a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin at preprogrammed timed intervals. Simulated duties such as diaper change, feeding and burping, and attention are generated by the simulator. A user must respond by inserting a proper response element into the simulator in order to terminate the simulated activity. Indicators are provided to inform of the user's abuse or tampering with the simulator.

Abstract: A doll simulating infant behavior includes sensors that detect care given to the doll, such as feeding, rocking, and neglect or abuse, and provide inputs to a microcontroller which operates on a behavioral state machine to produce infant behaviors that are expected of a human infant in response to similar care. The doll includes a head portion having an opening for a mouth having sensors in communication with a programmable microcontroller. The sensors include a feed-switch, motion sensors, and an impact sensor. LED eyes, a speaker, and a bi-colored blinking LED provide the doll's heartbeat and overall health. The microcontroller is programmed to receive inputs from the plurality of sensors and the feed-switch, and causes the doll to undergo a plurality of behavioral cycles such as sleeping, hunger, feeding, crying, wailing, colic and burping.

Abstract: A playback mechanism is provided including a housing. Also included is a plurality of components each mounted on the housing. Such components including a speaker for transmitting audible signals via free space and a memory connected to the speaker for transmitting the audible signals therefrom. Connected to the memory is an activation switch for playing back audio signals only during the actuation thereof.

Abstract: A soft-bodied doll bearing a resemblance to a caricature of Jesus. The doll includes a voice simulator which preferably has recorded thereon phrases from Jesus' actual ministry as recorded in God's word, the Bible. A responsible adult can use the Jesus doll to teach young children about Jesus' historic life, His ministry, His teachings and His love for His children. Alternatively, the voice simulator can have recorded thereon simpler phrases which reflect Jesus' character and love for His children. The doll includes an actuator for the voice simulator contained within a body portion of said doll which may be manually activated to speak one or more of these phrases. In one embodiment, both sets of phrases are included in the doll on separate voice simulators with a switch permitting the supervising adult to transition the doll from use with a young child to one who is capable of understanding Jesus' actual teachings when the child's vocabulary and mental faculties dictate.

Abstract: A bathtub toy has a battery, timing circuit and an audible or visible output. A motion responsive switch closes to connect the battery to the output and start the timing circuit. The timing circuit shuts off the output after an interval until the switch again closes after the interval.

Abstract: A toy missile which when let fly by a player and then caught by a catcher, produces upon impact sounds appropriate to the nature of the missile. When in the configuration of a humanoid figure, the missile includes a torso defined by a fabric casing stuffed with a soft filler. Embedded in the stuffing of the torso is a sound-producing unit powered by a battery through an impact-sensitive switch whereby when the missile is caught, on impact the switch then turns the unit on to generate sounds which are appropriate to the figure. Hinged to the torso of the figure and extending therefrom are fabric arm and leg appendages. When the player grasps one of these appendages and whirls the missile to let it fly, the torso of the figure then rotates in the course of flight, causing the appendages to stretch out from the torso to stabilize the flight.

Abstract: A doll in the likeness of The Lord Jesus clothed in a white silky robe, with a red silky sash and brown leather-like sandals. A heart shaped locket is attached to the chest of the doll at a point which approximates the location of the doll's heart. The locket includes a central portion which lies inside the doll body and flush with the chest of the doll, and a cover hingedly connected to the central portion where it is exposed. The cover of the locket is optionally padded and covered in the same material as the sash. The body of the doll is made of a soft and pliable material. Opening the locket cover reveals a picture (e.g., the intended user) and on the back of the locket cover is the inscription "Jesus Loves". Additionally, a switch is closed upon the opening of the cover and an audio mechanism located in central portion of the locket plays music such as the song "Jesus Loves Me". The doll in combination with a nightlight provides a similar effect.

Abstract: A game with a movable figure includes a processor positioned in the movable figure configured to generate messages for moving the figure. An output device is connected to the processor and configured to provide the messages to a person playing the game. An input device, located on the movable figure, is connected to the processor and configured to activate the processor.

Abstract: In conclusion the following is to be remembered: The invention concerns a somersault toy figure with a guide-way 12 provided within a figure shell 10 and a roller body 14 moveable back and forth within the guide-way between two end positions separated from each other for bringing about a somersault movement upon placement upon an inclined plane. For achievement of a additional acoustic effect there is provided a oscillating body formed as a tubular section 16, which by the movement of the roller body 14 is mechanically brought to acoustically oscillating.

Abstract: A head cover or similar protective article for a sporting implement, particularly a golf club, is disclosed having a sound-generating device for producing sounds which are thematically linked to the decorative or artistic aspects of the cover. The sound generating device may emit music or other sounds (such as simulated voices) when activated by a switch. The sound generating device may be powered by a battery or photoelectric cell. The switch may assume a variety of configurations, and be positioned in a variety of locations on or remote from the head cover. The head cover may include an ornamental or configured portion which resembles or caricaturizes one or more renowned personalities, creatures, or entities. The particular emitted tune or other voice sound may be coordinated in theme to the personality, creature, or entity configured on a portion the head cover.

Abstract: A soft toy missile which when let fly by a player and then caught by a catcher, produces upon impact, sounds appropriate to the nature of the missile. When in the configuration of a humanoid figure, the missile includes a body defined by a fabric casing stuffed with a soft compressible filler, the face of the casing having printed thereon the head and torso of the figure. Embedded in the stuffing of the body is a sound-producing unit powered by a battery through an impact-sensitive switch whereby when the missile is caught. The switch turns the unit on to generate sounds that celebrate the catch. Hinged to the body of the figure and extending therefrom are arm and leg appendages, each formed by a fabric sock stuffed with soft compressible material. When the player grasps one of these appendages and whirls the missile to let it fly, the body of the figure then rotates in the course of flight, causing the appendages to stretch out from the body to stabilize the flight.

Abstract: A tooth brush holder adapted to contain at least one tooth brush is provided with a switch and circuitry such that when the tooth brush is removed from the holder a sound producing device is actuated which device can continue to produce sound for at least a predetermined time. In one preferred form of the invention, the sound producing device may incorporate an audio chip on which a pre-recorded message is located and, in a second form, may include a recordable chip recorded by a user or some other person. The apparatus may be provided with a control apparatus to monitor the amount of time the toothbrush has been removed from the holder to insure that proper brushing has taken place. If the toothbrush is replaced in the holder before the predetermined time period has elapsed, a warning message or tone (and/or light) may be activated advising the user that more brushing is needed.

Abstract: A crystal ball structure with changeable ball appearance having a base, a fixing base and a transparent box. A nose portion is used to combine the base and the fixing base to form an integral body that is separable from each other. An open end of the transparent box is connected with the rubber plug base. Accordingly, the base may be easily separated from the fixing base so that a card may also be inserted into or removed from the open end of the transparent box, thus the ball appearance is achieved.

Abstract: An animated doll having a head, torso, and limbs is provided with an animation mechanism for moving the limbs. The animation mechanism is housed in the torso and includes an electric motor, a cam wheel rotated by the motor, and a plurality of lever arms engaged with the cam wheel and pivotal as the wheel rotates. A plurality of pivotal members are provided, each extending into a respective limb. Each lever arm is engaged with a respective pivotal member to produce movement of the limbs in response to operation of the motor. The plane of rotation of the cam wheel and the plane of pivoting movement of the lever arms is parallel to the plane which passes through the torso and limbs. A switch may be provided to provide electric power to the motor. The switch may be a magnetically actuated switch located at the mouth of the doll; and a magnet to actuate the switch may be provided on a simulated feeding bottle or on clothing of a user. The doll may produce sounds such as crying, sucking, or a heart beat.

Abstract: A toy doll or bear that laughs or sings a nursery song when bounced or dandled is disclosed. A particular area on the rump of the doll is pressure sensitive and produces the given sound when a pressure level is detected in that particular area that is within a range of pressure levels produced when the doll's rump contacts the child's knee in a gentle bounce. In an alternative embodiment, electrically conductive sensors are provided on the rump area of the doll to detect when the doll's rump is wet. Tapping one of the bear's knees selects a respective song and controls the sound generator's mode of operation.

Abstract: A toy figure having an arm or leg which is moulded from deformable plastic material and incorporates an internal clicking sound generating mechanism. The sound generating mechanism has a closed chamber and includes first and second members which are relatively movably engageable with each other inside the chamber for producing a clicking sound within the chamber upon relative movement where the arm or leg is bent. The arm or leg is formed by an insert moulding operation with the plastic material moulded to shape completely around the sound generating mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable device for use by hunters, photographers, and others for luring wildlife into close proximity. The device plays back digitally recorded wildlife sounds. The digitally recorded sounds when played back have a uniquely clear characterization such that they sound like authentic wildlife sounds. The device is generally cylindrically shaped, having a speaker mounted in the top portion thereof. To actuate the sounds, the user merely presses upon the speaker grill, forcing the speaker into the housing, upon which the speaker engages a spring biased switch thereby starting the playback of the digitally recorded wildlife sounds. Another is provided to selectively choose the animal sound desired from a myriad of predetermined animal sounds. The device operates on a battery power supply, further enhancing portability.

Abstract: A portable toy having an audio signal producer is provided with a book. The book has a plurality of numbered pages containing parts of a story. The toy is provided with a plurality of pressure switches designating different pages of the book. When a particular pressure switch is depressed, the text of the corresponding page is read aloud through a speaker provided in the toy.

Abstract: A stuffed toy is provided with a spaced array of lights on its outer surface. The light is emitted from outwardly disposed free ends of optical fibers of varying lengths. The frequency and intensity of the light is synchronized with sounds, music and/or words emitted when the toy is squeezed in the area where a switch is located. The squeeze switch, a battery housing and a speaker are located in the batting material inside the toy and are electrically connected to an integrated circuit also housed in the batting. A microchip is mounted on the printed circuit board and produces light-generating signals and audio-generating signals. An LED lamp receives the light-generating signals. The optical fibers have adjacent ends which are clamped together in a lamp-conforming configuration. The adjacent ends of the optical fibers and the LED lamp are encapsulated and secured in fixed relation to one another within the batting.

Abstract: A plush toy is provided having a body and plurality of detachable appendages in the form of arms, legs, tail and a head. The appendages are provided with a male member having hook-and-latch material which fits into mating alignment with recesses provided in the body. Hook-and-latch material provided within the recesses secures the appendages securely to the body, while hiding the hook-and-latch material from view. The bodies and appendages may be configured to represent the body and appendages of various animals and may be interchanged to create multi-animal plush toys. Additionally, the heads are provided with switches and audio signal generators to produce audio signals associated with the animals represented by the heads.

Abstract: A toy leash with an adjustable harness, electronic sound and a light is attachable to one of a number of toy animals. Sound emanating from the toy leash and adjustable harness combination appears to be coming from the attached animal. Buckles and/or hook and loop fasteners are provided for adjustment of the harness. A flashlight is removably carried by the forward end of the leash. In an alternative embodiment, a section of the leash between the harness and the handle is telescopically adjustable.

Abstract: An infant care simulation system for use in teaching individuals the realities, responsibilities and constraints inherent in caring for young babies. The system also demonstrates the special problems of drug-dependent babies. Basically the system includes a doll having the shape and weight of a young baby and accessories of the sort used with such a baby. The doll and accessories are assigned to an individual for an extended period such as several days. A sound system and electronic circuitry are included within the doll to generate sounds simulating a baby crying at selected intervals for selected time periods. A spring loaded key or other manual switch is provided so that the individual can turn off the crying sound by holding the key in an off position. Preferably the key is secured to the assigned individual in a way preventing it being given to another person. Indicators showing rough handling, improper positioning of the doll, periods before a response is made to a crying signal, etc. are provided.