Abstract: An amusement device that includes a mounting assembly that is selectively attachable to a person's body. An electronic assembly is either built into, or attached to, the mounting assembly. The electronic assembly includes a sensor that detects movement. Also included in the electronic assembly is a sound generating device that generates one note of a melody each time the sensor detects movement. By manipulating the mounting assembly on the body, a user can repeatedly trigger the sensor and cause sound generating assembly to produce notes.

Abstract: The invention provides a noise-maker having an injection molded single piece body, a membrane and a retaining ring. The injection molded single piece body includes a generally cylindrical central tube and a generally cylindrical pressure tube which defines a pressure chamber. The retaining ring has an inner diameter adapted to fit over the outer surface of said pressure tube such that the membrane is secured to and stretched across the central tube first end and the pressure tube first end. Sound is created when air or other gas is forced into pressure chamber. The air must pass through the pressure chamber around a central tube first end and out the discharge end of a sound extension end. By forcing air into the pressure chamber, membrane vibrates producing a loud sound.

Abstract: A noise maker includes a face piece, a blow tube, and noise making tongue. The face piece may be a small planar representation of a face or of a portion of a face if a clown, monster, cartoon character, or the like, and may be made from cardboard or plastic. The blow tube extends inwardly from the face piece and the tongue extends outwardly from the face piece. The blow tube includes a tube passageway running the length of the blow tube, and the tongue includes a tongue passage running the length of the tongue. Blowing into the blow tube results in producing a raspberry noise at an opening end of the tongue. A lanyard may be attached to the face for carrying.

Abstract: A novelty or entertainment device includes a housing in the form of a sea shell. A sound reproduction system is mounted to the housing so as to remain hidden from casual visual inspection thereof. A switch is mounted to the housing and is operatively connected to the sound reproduction system for activating same in response to a lifting of the housing to an ear of a user.

Abstract: A frictional-type game calling apparatus, wherein a striking plate is adapted to be frictionally contacted by a striker for reproducing the mating, gathering, and feeding calls of wild turkeys. The present apparatus and method allows for easy, one-handed operation, wherein the striker is held in constant contact with the striking plate, thereby allowing unrestricted use of the game call in any physical orientation.

Abstract: A whistle (1) has: a mouthpiece which includes an air inlet (4); a first and a second resonance chambers (5a, 5b) to which air is injected through the air inlet via a first and a second air passages (6a, 6b); a first and a second sound outlets (7a, 7b) in the form of openings formed between the air passages and the resonance chambers; and a first and a second air flow converters (9a, 9b) for varying the flow of air between the air passages and the sound outlets. The air flow converters (9a, 9b) are each part of the sound outlets, and have walls (10a, 10b) which are perpendicular to the air passages (6a, 6b). The air flow converters (9a, 9b) create extra higher harmonics, increase sound pressures in the resonance chambers, and shorten rising time of the whistle, so that the whistle quickly produces loud harmonious beats, which is effective to call attention of people.

Abstract: A system and method for generating game sounds in a directionally adjustable manner which includes a friction pan call having a plurality of holes on generally opposing sides of a sound chamber wall, and a method whereby holes are successively closed in an incremental rotating manner around the call so as to help to create a sound emulating a moving sound source.

Abstract: A toy with a plurality of lights that a user can suspend from his hands and spin, twirl, whirl, and otherwise manipulate to create amusing patterns of light. The toy consists of a hub (30), power supply (56), a plurality of light emitting elements (72) which are mounted on the hub using connectors (70), and an additional plurality of light emitting elements (92) which are mounted remotely on wires (170) using connectors (90) and attached to the hub (30) using connectors (52, 172) or (162). A tether (40) to suspend the toy from the users hands (48L, 48R), such as string which is passed though holes (42) in the hub (39). The user can then rotate, twist, wind up, spin, swing and otherwise manipulate the toy causing the light emitting elements (72, 92) to move in various circular and random patterns causing amusing displays of light.

Abstract: Automatically determining which one of a plurality of functions is to be associated with a movable member of an electronic device, depending on which one of a plurality of faceplates is coupled to the electronic device. A selected faceplate is coupled to a keyboard or other electronic device with movable members such as keys, buttons, knobs, etc. Protrusions or other configuration characteristics of the faceplate interface with one or more faceplate sensors, such as switches, that detect which faceplate is coupled to the electronic device. Based on the state of the faceplate sensors, the electronic device selects a predefined code, such as a scan code, that represents the coupled faceplate. The selected predefined code is communicated to a host computing device according to a keyboard protocol such as PS/2 or universal serial bus (USB). Consequently, an individual function is associated with each movable member based on the coupled faceplate.

Abstract: A unitary game call having a platform with legs, that can be affixed to a limb of a hunter. When retained, the game call's bottom face, or sound emanating surface, is maintained in a position elevated from the hunter's limb by the legs depending from the platform. Further, an adjustable, flexible body attaching member serves to secure the retained game call relative the limb.

Abstract: A toy includes a base, a character figure, a simulated chair, and a simulated razor. The simulated chair is positioned on top of the base and is shaped to receive the character figure. The character figure includes simulated hair made from a deformable modeling compound. The simulated razor includes a simulated razor blade and two contacts positioned at the blade. Circuitry connected to these contacts provides a sound simulating the cutting of hair when a portion of the simulated hair provides a conductive path between the two contacts.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a dancing figure that includes a body defined by a torso, a head, and a pair of arms, and a pair of legs pivotally attached to the torso at a hip region. Each leg includes at least an upper leg section pivotally attached to a lower leg section at a knee region. Also included therewith is a pair of oversized feet adapted to provide support such that the figure is free-standing. The pair of oversized feet is separately and pivotally attached to one of the lower leg sections at an ankle region. Each foot houses a foot mechanism for independently pivoting the lower leg sections forwards and backwards at said ankle region, wherein the pivoting at said ankle regions causes pivoting motion at the knee regions and hip region to simulate animated movement in the figure. In addition thereto the foot mechanism may independently twist the foot to the left and right.

Abstract: A remotely operable game call utilizes an air tube for remote operation. The invention is applicable to any type of blow-through or inhale call, including grunt tubes for deer, predator calls, screech calls, doe bleats, and other types of exhale units. An air reservoir provides a number of desirable functions, including the containment of a pressurized volume of air to sufficient to operate the call to produce the sound for which it was intended by blowing on directly by a user. In addition, the use of a reservoir having an inlet and an outlet, allows the outlet to be designed with a substantial universal fitting, enabling different kinds of calls to be attached to the reservoir in an interchangeable manner. As an option, the reservoir and call may be contained in a breathable, preferably camouflaged bag to visibly obscure the apparatus in the field. If desired, the bag may be of a drawstring variety, enabling the entire assembly, including the air tube, to be contained therein during periods of non-use.

Abstract: A game call having a bellows coupled to a reed for producing sound, together with a reed controller which is operable by contact with the bellows, thereby changing the pitch of the sound produced.

Abstract: A bell device includes a securing device attached to a bell member, a seat rotatably secured to the securing device with a shaft and rotatable relative to the securing device about the shaft, and a resilient member having one end secured to the seat and a clapper secured to the other end. An actuator rod may rotate the seat relative to the securing device, to actuate the clapper to strike against the bell member and to make sounds, without moving the bell member. A spring member may bias the seat to disengage the clapper from the bell member. The clapper may be caused to strike against the bell member when shaking or moving the bell member.

Abstract: Sports fan's noise maker. The noise maker includes a noise making mechanism, said noise making mechanism comprising a disk-shaped outer casing. Contained within the outer casing is a gear with an attached handle, said handle extending outward through an aperature on the bottom of the casing. A striker is attached to the bottom wall of the casing and extends upward and is configured to abut against the gear when the device is rotated. A miniature baseball bat has a handle-receiving aperture at one end (the barrel end). The handle of the noise maker is firmly fitted into the aperture. In addition, a miniature baseball helmet is provided wherein the noise making mechanism is fitted into the bottom of the helmet. If desired a writing implement may be provided that is inserted into the end of the baseball bat opposite to the noise maker. Furthermore, if desired, a pennant showing the team colors and/or logo may be attached to the batting helmet.

Abstract: A toy includes a device that defines a perimeter and a control unit coupled to the boundary device. The control unit includes a detector that senses an event, an output device, and a controller. The controller receives input from the detector and sends an output signal to the output device when the detector senses an event that occurs within the perimeter.

Abstract: A game call friction material is disclosed. Airfloated clay powder is heated to a temperature of greater than approximately 1112° F. to form a calcined clay powder that is then mixed with water and a carrier such as plaster and set to form a solid mass. The volume ratio of plaster to calcined clay in the solid mass is approximately 150:1. The solid mass preferably has a cavity with a second mass of calcined clay and plaster disposed therein. The volume ratio of calcined clay to plaster in the second mass is approximately 3:1. The solid mass is rubbed against a friction game call, depositing calcined clay particles and plaster particles thereon. The calcined clay particles form friction layers on the relevant surfaces of the friction game calls. The plaster helps to dry the friction game call surfaces and to form the friction layers on the friction game call surfaces.

Abstract: A bone shaped reed is provided for use in game call having a sounding board defining a central elongated groove. The reed has maximal width at each end for tonal quality and attachment purposes but has an arcuate portion along each margin defining a minimum width to prevent fouling due to the presence of water.

Abstract: A stackable articles toy including a number of articles that can be coupled together or coupled to a support and which also generates sensory output upon interaction by the infant with the toy to prolong the infant's enjoyment of the toy.

Abstract: A toy which emits sounds as it is moved, comprising: a toy body; and a plurality of mechanically-operated sound tubes carried within the toy body, each sound tube including a sliding whistle which moves along the tube by the force of gravity, and each sound tube lying along a longitudinal axis, in which the axes are transverse to one another, so that the sound tubes emit sound when the toy is moved along various axes.

Abstract: A turkey call including a hollow box forming a sound chamber and having a thin slate plate mounted in alignment with an opening or slot in a cover of the box and which slate resonates when vibrated by motion of a striker.

Abstract: In a turkey call, the gripping force of the sounding block on the vibratory rod is controlled, so that the length of the rod which protrudes from the resonant chamber of the sounding block can be adjusted by hand while in the field.

Abstract: A compact one-handed thumb actuated friction type turkey call is formed generally of a rectangular, elongated hollow wooden sound chamber box assembly having longitudinally opposed side walls with a double longitudinally convex bottomed striker pivotally mounted to one end block at one end thereof for oscillation across the sound chambers opposed walls. The striker having the end opposite of the pivotal mount cut at an angle and having a rectangular shaped thumb tab affixed to the flat upper side angle cut end is actuated by the operator by holding the call across ones palm and pushing the thumb tab. A closed, looped, stretchable band biases the striker back to an open position which is slightly unparallel to the position of the sound chamber box when in the open position.

Abstract: A golf ball novelty item including a spherical housing having an exterior appearance of a golf ball and which is approximately the same size as a conventional golf ball. A motion sensor is provided in the interior compartment of the golf ball which senses human intrusion into a specified area around the housing. A voice producing and emitting means is operatively connected to the motion sensor so that the voice producing and emitting means will emit a predetermined message when a human intrudes into the specified area around the housing. Preferably, a ground stake is secured to the golf ball for anchoring the golf ball.

Abstract: A speech or phrase emitting celebration device, in the nature of a piñata, includes a longitudinal axial channel within which is placed a complementally sized integrated circuit (“IC”) including a library of pre-programmed voice chips having phrases selected by random. The circuit is responsive to impacts or shocks upon a fanciful housing of the device sufficient to actuate a shock sensor switch thereof. A speaker, in electrical communication with the circuit board of the integrated circuit, is in mechanical communication with a speaker at an end of the channel so that the emitted phrase may be heard by those in the vicinity of the device. A hollow cylindrical sensor may be disposed within the interior channel to provide appropriate input to the shock sensor switch, or a more sensitive discrete element sensor may be used.

Abstract: A game call having a bellows coupled to a reed for producing sound, together with a reed controller which is operable by contact with the bellows, thereby changing the pitch of the sound produced.

Abstract: A toy play set comprises a body portion comprising sound reproduction means, an integrated circuit comprising pre-programmed data adapted to be converted to audible sounds by the sound reproduction means, a source of electrical power to power said integrated circuit and said sound reproduction means, a holder comprising sensor means, the sensor means adapted for electromagnetic communication with the integrated circuit; and a play item comprising a play item electrical circuit, contact means adapted for electromagnetic communication with the electrical circuit, contact means further adapted for electromagnetic communication with the sensor means, the holder adapted to releasably receive the play item; such that when the play item is placed in the holder, the contact means electromagnetically contacts the sensor means to generate a play item signal unique to the electrical circuit of the play item, and the integrated circuit generates a placement comment from the pre-programmed data, which comment is appropria

Abstract: A sound elimination game and apparatus includes an electronic game having a housing supporting a plurality of user depressible button thereon. Each button is supported within the housing by a light and button assembly and includes a latent image and means for illuminating the latent image. A control circuit is supported within the housing and is operative to selectively illuminate one or more of the light and button assemblies to reveal the latent image thereon. The control circuit is further operative to activate a sound circuit also within the housing to provide character sounds in association with the illuminated buttons on the housing. Game play is provided in which the entire group of character buttons is simultaneously illuminated and in which the character sounds associated with all of the character buttons is simultaneously sounded.

Abstract: A diaphragm game call having an integral dome-shaped resonant cavity having a tone trough recessed region therein, the dome being coupled to and disposed above a frame containing a latex diaphragm and a flexible game call having a flexible sound chamber coupled to a multi-part mouthpiece assembly which includes therein a removable diaphragm with a dome-shaped resonant cavity.

Abstract: A game call amplifying call holder device includes a concave member and upward sloping sides. A pair of parallel rail members within the concave member are elevated a selected distance by pairs of spaced apart support members. Each rail member has a retaining flange member extending along its length on a top side, and a biasing member extending along its length adjacent to and beneath the retaining flange member. A stop member and a bridge member are connected between adjacent ends of the parallel rail members opposite each other. The rail members reversibly secure at least one planar call device there between, with the planar circular call device secured on opposite edges between the flange member and the biasing member of each rail member. The flange members and biasing members allowing the planar call device to vibrate when activated by a striker, with the concave member amplifying vibrations thus produced.

Abstract: A turkey call apparatus includes a first portion with a slate pad mounted on a backing panel, which is mounted on an index finger using an elastic band. A second, U-shaped portion has a base integral with spaced apart legs, the terminal edges of which support felt strips. A striker is engaged with the base and positioned between the legs for contact between a free end of the striker and the slate pad when it is moved across the felt strips in a back-and-forth motion. A second elastic band is adapted for engaging a thumb so that the apparatus may be used with only one hand.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a module installed in a base from a plurality of different modules and selecting a set of functions corresponding to the installed module. A preferred embodiment is the Intelli-Table™ toy that includes three modules, each of which can be installed into an annular channel in the base. When a module is installed, a unique pattern of recesses or flat surfaces on the bottom of the module is detected by a first set of switches in the channel. Based on the unique state of these switches, the base selects a set of functions corresponding to the installed module. Each module includes a plurality of different movable elements that activate a second set of switches in the base. Moving an element activates a switch, causing the base to perform a function unique to that element and to the module installed.

Abstract: An activity center is disclosed that includes a first section and a second section. In one embodiment, a removable connection between the first section and the second section enables detection of infant activity by an actuator in the first section to produce sensible output in the second section. In another embodiment, a connection between a first section that includes a support frame capable of supporting an infant enables detection of infant activity by an actuator in one of the sections to produce sensible output in the other section.

Abstract: A sound-making device for attachment to bicycle wheels is presented which includes a flared, horn-shaped tube, a flexible contact member and a universal mounting device for connecting the invention to a bicycle. The horn-shaped tube is specifically designed to eliminate destructive interference of sound waves generated by the flexible contact. The flexible contact is designed to be easily replaceable, even by a child.

Abstract: A talking toy having audible message reproduction, a storage device for storing audible messages, at least on sensor of external activation, at least one environment sensor, an electronic clock, a message selecting device, and a storage device for storing parameters for choosing audible messages. The toy reproduces messages in response to an external activation of the sensor. An audible message is selected under the influence of parameters recorded in the storage device. These parameters characterize the personality represented by the toy. The selection of messages for reproduction depends on the type of external activation, environment conditions, such as temperature and the currant time of the day, as well as a random factor. The toy reflects the change in the mood of the character depending on the factors.

Abstract: A musical drawing assembly having a drawing board on which a person can draw. A sensor is adapted to sense drawing movement on the drawing board. A storage device stores accompaniment melodies each having a different succession of musical tones. The storage device stores instrumental melodies corresponding to different musical instruments and each having a different succession of musical tones. The musical drawing assembly also includes a device for selecting one of the accompaniment melodies, and a device for selecting a musical instrument that corresponds to one of the different musical instruments. A controller is configured to output the selected one of the accompaniment melodies to an output device during the drawing movement and to output one of the instrumental melodies that corresponds to the selected instrument to the output device in response to the drawing movement.

Abstract: A noise making toy for making a gurgling sound to imitate a bodily function is provided having a rigid, hollow and elongate tube sealed at each end by an elastically expansible flexible bladder. The elongate tube and the bladders define an inner volume that is sealed from an ambient outside environment and filled with a combination of a highly viscous, gel-like material and a gas, whereby when one of the flexible bladders is squeezed, the highly viscous gel-like material and the gas are forced through the elongate tube thereby creating a gurgling sound.

Abstract: A cracker (10) which incorporates a device (22) having sounds stored in a memory thereof. The cracker includes a pull tab (30) which holds the device (22) in an inoperative condition until the cracker is pulled apart whereupon the device is activated and emits the sounds stored therein. The cracker further comprises a tubular component (12) which is constricted at two spaced locations to define a central portion (12.1) and two end portions (12.2, 12.3). There is a neck between each end portion and the central portion. Said device is in the chamber constituted by the central portion (12.1).

Abstract: A novelty item having extending appendages which are supported by springs so as to impart life-like movement thereto.

Abstract: An improved structure of speaker cabinet comprising a housing opened on one side thereof, and comprising a front panel, wherein, a plurality of intermediate speakers can be held firm and get increased connecting strength when the front panel is integrally connected with the housing to thereby offset the frontward and rearward thrusts of the speakers. Moreover, a plurality of hollow posts located at the positions in correspondence with those of the connecting areas of the speakers to the cabinet can be filled therein with vibration absorbing material in order to reduce vibration at the earliest time. Such a design not only can reduce volume and weight of the cabinet, but also can improve sound quality and provide a hidden port to improve beauty and waterproofing effect of the cabinet.

Abstract: A sound emitting advertising and information display device which has a roller housing which has an internal chamber. A sheet member is wound on a roller and is contained within the internal chamber. The sheet member is to be manually extendable from the housing with advertising indicia that is located on the sheet member to then be capable of being read by a human. During the time of extending of the sheet member, a sound is emitted that is to correspond with the advertising indicia. The advertising display device is to be attached to the front end of a product supporting shelf in a store.

Abstract: A playground-spinning element with noise making device for use in association with a playground set is provided. The element allows the user to play using fine motor skills such that the user causes the creation of rain-like sounds by his action. The element also provides interest in that the user, and other viewers, may view the spinning of an interestingly shaped object. In a preferred embodiment, the device housed within a play panel such that it is visible from two sides, and can be accessed by users on both sides of the panel.

Abstract: An electronic toy that can be activated so as to entertain and educate a child is disclosed. The electronic toy includes a toy figure and/or an interactive member. In one embodiment, the toy figure includes a body and at least one actuator mechanism. The electronic toy can generate an audio output in response to activation by a user of an actuator mechanism. In one embodiment, the toy figure includes multiple parts that can be moved relative to each other. In one embodiment, the electronic toy includes two actuator mechanisms that can be activated by a user at any time. The electronic toy can generate audio outputs, including speech and sound effects, in response to the activation by a user of the actuator mechanisms. In one embodiment, the electronic toy can generate speech in response to the activation of a first actuator mechanism and sound effects in response to the activation of a second actuator mechanism.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and article of manufacture which comprises a portable, sensor-activated, suspendable electronic device which produces human speech when stimulated. The device may be used in conjunction with punching bags or may also be worn about the belt of the user. The device is programmed with plural sounds and phrases which are played through an on-board speaker. It is equipped with facility for recording sounds and phrases. Sounds are toggled to be played by built-in sensors which may be sensitive to vibration, touch, light or other means. Sounds and phrases may be related to specific activity modes in which the user employs the apparatus. All sounds can be played, either serially or randomly through the self-contained speaker. Sounds, which may be motivational in nature, can be related to a specific user function, such as jogging, working out, boxing, punching a punching bag or other desired activity.

Abstract: A multi-tool apparatus for friction game calls includes a main body sized to house at least three surface treatment implements. The surface treatment implements may include a stone, a diamond surface, an abrasive pad, chalk, and a lined cavity for conditioning and cleaning elongate structures, such as strikers for slate-type calls. The multi-tool apparatus is intended to be transported in the field by the hunter for conditioning and cleaning all types of friction game calls.

Abstract: A toy play set comprises a body portion comprising sound reproduction means, an integrated circuit comprising pre-programmed data adapted to be converted to audible sounds by the sound reproduction means, a source of electrical power to power said integrated circuit and said sound reproduction means, a holder comprising sensor means, the sensor means adapted for electromagnetic communication with the integrated circuit; and a play item comprising a play item electrical circuit, contact means adapted for electromagnetic communication with the electrical circuit, contact means further adapted for electromagnetic communication with the sensor means, the holder adapted to releasably receive the play item; such that when the play item is placed in the holder, the contact means electromagnetically contacts the sensor means to generate a play item signal unique to the electrical circuit of the play item, and the integrated circuit generates a placement comment from the pre-programmed data, which comment is appropria

Abstract: An object that includes a sound chip coupled to a receiving and audio (R/A) device. The sound chip may preferably be either static or dynamic in regards to its recording capabilities in the field, i.e., outside the manufacturing environment. Through this coupling data stored on the sound chip is played back through an audio system in the R/A device. This stored data is correlated to a type of the object, e.g., a person, a color, a shape, a machine, an animal, a planet, a trading card, etc. Optionally, the R/A device can be coupled to a computer, and the stored data in the object can control the computer such that the type of object initiates playback through the computer of either data stored in the computer or related data on the Internet or Intranet. Also, an alternative R/A device has a rotating section so that the object can be seen by more people in an area. Further, the object can have LED circuits to illuminate predetermined parts and motors to move predetermined parts.

Abstract: A method for creating realistic synchronisation of a sound sample including speech to the motion of a lenticular image is disclosed, together with a device for achieving such synchronisation. The device includes a lenticular image consisting of a number of different individual images spliced together and printed on a substrate which can be moved relative to a lenticular screen to give the appearance of animation that the lenticular image. The sound sample is ideally stored in the memory of a sound chip and the synchronisation is achieved using a processor.

Abstract: An electronic educational device for entertaining and educating a preschooler, in particular. The electronic educational device includes a housing assembly including a tubular housing having a top end and a bottom end; and also includes a turntable drive assembly including a spindle being rotatably disposed through the top end of the tubular housing; and further includes a turntable member being mounted upon the spindle; and also includes at least one disk member being removably disposed about the turntable member and having pictures displayed thereupon; and further includes an audio system for describing the pictures displayed upon the at least one disk member.