Abstract: A method and device for use in resistance training is provided. A first version includes a saddle that supports the lower back while an exercise subject extends and then hyper-extends the subject's vertebral column. A second version includes a foot bar against which the subject applies force from the foot or lower leg while extending, hyperextending the subject's vertebral column. A third version includes a knee bar against which the subject pulls while extending, hyperextending and contracting the subject's vertebral column.

Abstract: Children's rocking toy, in particular in the form of a stylized horse, having a one-piece basic body made of flexible synthetic material, a simply curved rocking surface forming the base of the rocking toy and a seat region molded into it. In one refinement, the seat region is molded into it to a sufficient depth that a backrest region is produced. The rocking toy has a horse's head and a horse's rear part which serves as a support for a child situated in the seat. The basic body can consist of foam, in particular of foam rubber. In this case, the basic body is of a Shore hardness sufficient for it to have sufficient stability for rocking and to yield when a child is lying on a side surface of the toy. For further stabilization purposes, the basic body widens in its cross section towards the base. The basic body is preferably manufactured from a foam block and, for further refinement, can have a material covering, if appropriate a slip-on cover.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a pedestal mounted taxidermy mannequin, and a mold for manufacturing same. Once molded, the taxidermy mannequin includes an elongated, bored hole formed in a bottom portion thereof, and a rigid block positioned in supporting relation to the bored hole, thereby providing structural reinforcement and integrity to the bored hole. A rod is inserted into the bored hole to mount the mannequin to a pedestal. The mold for manufacturing the mannequin is an injection mold into which an elongated rod is inserted after the polyurethane has been injected therein. Just prior to hardening of the polyurethane, the end is removed, thereby leaving a bored hold in the mannequin form.

Abstract: A moving model device for use in a racing game machine having a racing field, the moving model device includes a base member provided with a rollable body rollable over the racing field, an animal model body disposed above the base member and a rotary shaft provided between the base member and the animal model. The rotary shaft is rotatable with the rollable body. The animal model body is provided with a motion conversion mechanism which converts a rotary motion of the rotary shaft into a reciprocating motion and an oscillating mechanism which swings the foreleg and hind leg members in accordance with the converted reciprocating motion.

Abstract: On each of its sides the saddle (10) has a channel to receive part of the legs (21) of the toy figure (20) which are retained in the channel by a snap mechanism between its edges (12, 13). A child figure (30) may be retained in the saddle in that the foot (32) of the figure engages a downwardly directed face (16) of another laterally protruding part (15).

Abstract: An elongate flexible body, having a central body rod, is arranged with the body having forward and rear pairs of appendages directed from the body, with each of the appendages including an appendage rod, and each appendage rod free distal end mounts a pivot shaft through a polymeric bushing, with each pivot shaft mounting a suction cup member thereto, wherein forward and rear pairs of suction cup members of facing relationship are arranged for securement to opposed sides of a door member to prevent inadvertent closing of the door.

Abstract: A toy doll includes a substantially flat, rigid, free standing main body member and a substantially rigid clothing member which is detachably securable to the main body member to provide a simulated suit of clothing therefor. The clothing member includes a substantially flat front plate portion of substantially the same peripheral configuration as a portion of the main body member and a peripheral flange portion which is engageable with the side surfaces of the main body member for securing the clothing member thereto. The doll can be effectively utilized in combination with an animal member accessory by assembling the doll on the back of the animal member and the clothing member can be disassembled from the body member and assembled on a simulated clothing rack accessory.

Abstract: A winged toy having a flexible hollow body resembling that of a butterfly. Wings are secured to the hollow body portion and upon the hollow body portion being distorted, as by squeezing, the angular position of the wings is changed. Thus, by squeezing and releasing the hollow body repeatedly, the wings can be made to move up and down to simulate a flapping motion.A toy figure such as a fairy is seated upon a saddle member having a backrest, a base portion and a stud, the legs of the toy figure straddling the stud. The body portion is provided at its forward end with antennae which are held by the hands of the fairy to provide further support for the fairy.

Abstract: A holder for animated figures in the form of the simulated skeletal structure of a prehistoric beast, including a simulated rib cage having clip members at the extremeties thereof. Each of the clip members is configured for frictionally retaining an animated figure toy at a portion of its anatomy, particularly the waist. The animated figure holder is provided with a handle for carrying, and includes a skull configured to provide storage space.

Abstract: A moveable toy (10) consisting of a base (12) and a motorized vehicle (14). The base includes a track (46) having a central groove (50) ending in openings (54) at either end. The track includes teeth (48) which cooperate with a drive gear (44) held in the vehicle to drive the vehicle along the track. Rotors (56) having notches (58) on the top surface are rotatably held in openings at each end of the central groove in the track. Upon actuation, the vehicle travels along the track until it arrives at either end of the track, where the vehicle rotates the base to allow the vehicle to continue along the track end for further movement of the toy in the same direction.

Abstract: A toy mechanical bull having rotary and reciprocal movements used in conjunction with a doll figure having releasable securing means adapted for cooperation with complementary releasable securing means on the toy mechanical bull, wherein the rotary and reciprocal movements of the toy mechanical bull will disengage the releasable securing means resulting in a simulation of a mechanical bull throwing a rider from its back.