Abstract: A toy for mounting on the dashboard of a vehicle in front of the driver. The toy includes a box-like housing that houses a plurality of tone generators. Each tone generator, when activated, produces the sounds of a military assault weapon, and a selector switch is provided for each tone generator so that the driver of the vehicle may select the desired sound. A firing button is provided so that after the desired tone generator has been activated, pressing the firing button causes the selected sound to be generated. The sounds may be broadcast over a built-in speaker, or over the vehicle's speaker system. LED lights in the top wall of the housing are reflected onto the windshield of the vehicle, and form a simulated target sight. Thus, a driver desiring to vent frustrations may simulate shooting at a fanciful enemy driver by activating the device, activating a selected tone generator, aligning the other vehicle in the target sight, and pressing a firing button to cause generation of the selected sound.

Abstract: An illuminated sound producing toy comprising a base frame, a drive mechanism, a sound producing mechanism, an opening formed in the base frame, a mirror fitted in the opening, an electric lamp, a switch and a first light transmitting board. The sound producing mechanism is capable of being driven by the drive mechanism and the switch turns the electric lamp ON and OFF. The first light transmitting board is positioned generally between the mirror and the electric lamp and is driven through a predetermined motion by the drive mechanism. The first light transmitting board comprises an illustration display area so that illustrations can be seen through the mirror means only when the electric lamp is ON.

Abstract: An illuminated toy sword includes a handle. A light source mounted in said handle provides focused light. A light rod has a first end and a second end, the first end being optically coupled to the light source. The light source is focused upon the second end of the light rod, such that the light rod is substantially evenly illuminated.

Abstract: An audio educational game includes a housing having a peripheral circuit provided with a power source, a speaker or buzzer, and a plurality of trigger switches disposed on a fixed figure board on the housing with each trigger switch terminated at an access path on the fixed board; at least a replaceable recording insert having a talking integrated circuit mounted in the insert electrically connectable with the power source and the speaker of the peripheral circuit on the housing and having a plurality of trigger pins operatively connectable to the plurality of trigger switches provided on the housing when replaceably engaging the insert with a socket recessed in the housing, and a replaceable figure board adhered on the insert having a plurality of target figures drawn or printed on the replaceable figure board with each target figure correspondingly facing, or abutting to each access path formed or printed on the fixed figure board on the housing; and a magnetically attractive slide slidably movable on the f

Abstract: A battery operated, hand held, clamor making device is provided in this invention, for use by booster fans of a sports team to express identifiable outcry and clamorous support for their team. The device is trigger switch operated. A read-only-memory circuit is digitally preprogrammed with digital messages depicting recognizable, characteristic mascot sounds to match a given team mascot. The read-only-memory circuit is coupled with a digital-to-analog converter, an amplifier, a speaker, a power supply, and a trigger switch, miniaturized and packaged in a light weight, hand held apparatus, which, upon actuation, provides reading, amplification and output of recognizable, characteristic sounds of a particular mascot.

Abstract: Sound signal generator, comprising a housing (1,2) containing a microcontroller for the storage and control of reproduction of several sound messages, and a loudspeaker for reproducing the said sound messages connected to the in lieu thereof microcontroller. The housing of the sound-signal generator also carries, over at least a portion of its outer wall, a keyboard associated with the microcontroller and formed by selection keys (3) respectively bearing identification symbols for the sound messages stored in the microcontroller.

Abstract: A replaceable firing mechanism for a toy gun which is housed in a case having a pair of symmetric halves that are secured together by a number of screws and a revolving cylinder having a plurality of chambers housing confetti in various shapes and colors is disposed in front of the case and can be revolved and actuated by the firing mechanism to discharge the confetti. The present firing mechanism is characterized in the ready and easy replacement thereof. When a toy gun is out of order in the firing mechanism and must be fixed, the only procedure taken is to replace the old case with a new one. For the firing mechanism housed in a case can be exchanged between a line of standardized toy guns so that the cost of production of the guns can be effectively lowered, and the maintenance thereof is also made easy.

Abstract: A baby entertainment and learning apparatus for highchairs including a removable tray having in its top surface a series of pressure sensitive microswitches. A series of interchangeable tray top panels, each presenting a series of depressible picture blocks, may be selectively placed on the highchair tray for overlaying and activating the microswitches of the tray. Each tray top panel has a panel identity device. Circuitry components are mounted to the underside of the tray and include: an integrated circuit microchip within which is stored voice, sound and musical information; a low voltage battery power source; an audio speaker; and panel switches corresponding in number to the series of tray top panels and each positioned to interact with a single panel identity device.

Abstract: A fluid releasing and sound generating toy includes a toy body, a container, an electric valve, a tube, a sound generating unit, a receiving circuit and a controller unit. The toy body has a chamber formed therein and includes a fluid discharge hole formed in the outer surface of the toy body. The container contains compressed fluid therein and is disposed removably in the chamber of the toy body. The electric valve is connected operatively to the container and is activated to release the compressed fluid from the container. The tube is connected detachably to the electric valve at one end thereof and is communicated with the fluid discharge hole of the toy body so as to allow the compressed fluid to flow out of the toy body from the fluid discharge hole. The sound generating unit is disposed securely in the toy body so as to be activated to generate sound. The receiving circuit is positioned in the toy body and is connected electrically to the electric valve and the sound generating unit.

Abstract: A support apparatus is arranged for the sliding reception and securement of a turkey caller therewithin permitting a hunter and the like to permit use of an associated turkey caller structure mounted within the support while permitting transport of accessory hunting equipment. The invention of the support includes a turkey caller assembly complementarily and slidably mounted within an associated support assembly arranged for ease of use and access by a hunter.

Abstract: A toy ball of increased play value is provided and includes a sphere. A light source is disposed within the sphere. A switch disposed within the sphere activates the light source when the ball is impacted such as when it is bounced.

Abstract: A turkey call having a housing with a first end and a second end, and a tubular flexible liner with an open end extending outwardly from the first end of the housing. The first end of the housing has a smaller diameter than the second end of the housing. The liner has a bell end opposite the open end. The bell end extends inwardly of the second end of the housing. The liner is affixed within the housing such that an air space is formed between the housing and the liner. The liner includes a first tapered portion which extends outwardly from the open end of the housing and a second straight portion which extends from the first tapered portion to the bell end. The second straight portion has a diameter greater than the first tapered portion. The air space is formed between the second straight portion and an inner surface of the housing.

Abstract: A motion responsive musical toy includes a generally spherical housing having a transparent hemispherical portion within which a center column supports a conventional musical tone producing circuit together with an output speaker. A motion sensing switch is operatively coupled to the tone producing circuit. A plurality of translucent floor segments are supported within the transparent housing interior and resiliently support a plurality of toy figures. A plurality of externally accessible push buttons are supported upon the periphery of the spherical housing near its center and are actuatable by inward pressure thereon. A plurality of conventional electric lamps are supported beneath the translucent floor segments to provide selective illuminations thereof. The musical toy responds to toy motion sensed by motion switch as well as the operation of the push buttons to provide oscillation of the toy figures together with a pattern of flashing lights and musical tones for the child user's amusement.

Abstract: A sound producing workbench toy includes a molded plastic base supporting a molded plastic work surface. A work station formed of a molded plastic material defines a plurality of receptacles within which various tools and accessories such as simulated nails, screws or bolts may be received. Switch mechanisms within the receptacles are coupled to conventional sound producing circuits and are operative in response to the manipulation of inserted tools, screws, bolts or the like to energize the sound circuits at the appropriate time.

Abstract: An audio-visual book includes a plurality of pages and a text portion on the plurality of pages. The text portion includes, on each of at least two of the pages, both a plurality of lines of text and a plurality of different predetermined graphic depictions related in concept to the subject matter of the text and interposed within the lines of text. A switching mechanism is disposed in predetermined relationship to the text portion and includes a plurality of individually actuable elements, each of the switches being associated with one of the graphic depictions. A digital sound generator, responsive to actuation of one of the switches, is provided for selectively effecting generation of a sound associated with the subject of the depiction associated with the one switch.

Abstract: A balloon holder includes a bracket plate, a shank and a hollow casing made of an insulative material and connected between the bracket plate and the shank. The casing has an electronic music producing device, a spring member and a swinging plate mounted in the casing. The swinging plate is connected between the bracket plate and the spring member. The spring member is connected between the bottom of the casing and the swinging plate so that the swinging plate can swing within the casing. An annular flange extends inwardly from the internal wall of the casing between the swing plate and the electronic music producing device. A first and a second electrically conductive ring are respectively provided on the swinging plate and the annular flange and are respectively and electrically connected to the electronic music producing device.

Abstract: A panel piece combination toy includes a panel piece having a predetermined shape and a base plate having a fitting hole into which the piece panel is fitted. The panel piece has a sound generating device built in the panel piece.

Abstract: A sound producing control switch for a picture-frame, includes a control circuit which is fastened in the back cover of a picture-frame. The control circuit includes a music IC, a battery power supply and a speaker, a conductive strip fastened in the picture-frame at the inside, two leaf springs mounted on the window glass of the picture-frame, which leaf springs are respectively connected to the two opposite terminals of the control circuit and constantly forced to contact the conductive strip by two spring means. The control circuit is triggered to produce the sound of "I Love You" twice when the picture-frame is touched to produce a short circuit signal. The spring means automatically force the leaf springs to contact the conductive strip immediately after the leaf springs have been forced to disconnect from the conductive strip.

Abstract: A game call is disclosed that incorporates two frictional striking surfaces of both slate and glass on a common base to simulate sounds of wild game having varying tone, pitch, texture and frequency. The frictional striking surfaces are provided on one or more non-opposite sides of the base. The use of two distinct and different striking surfaces allows the operator to imitate the calls of different game animals with a minimum amount of movement. The operator can easily compare and determine which of the surfaces gives the desired sound under varying temperature, humidity and weather conditions without having to exchange or flip over the caller.

Abstract: An improved sound producing novelty item includes a plastic cup, a string and a button. The plastic cup has an closed bottom end and an open top end. One end of the string is mechanically coupled to the enclosed bottom end of the plastic cup. The button is securably coupled to the other end of the string. The improved sound producing novelty item also includes a truncated hollow cone and a sponge. The truncated hollow cone has an open bottom end and an open top end. The open bottom end of the truncated hollow cone is coupled to the bottom end of the plastic cup. The sponge is slidably coupled to the string. When water is applied to the sponge, the sponge can be rubbed around and along the string to produce a sound. The external surface area of the truncated hollow cone has representations of a pair of eyes and a beak which may be disposed thereon.

Abstract: A hand held device comprising a striker paddle (24) loosely contained within a mortise opening (20), and upon manipulation of the striker paddle (24) against the edges and fixed limits of the mortise opening (20) resonant sounds, effective for rattling in deer, elk, and like animals are emitted.

Abstract: A multiple-choice verbal sound toy uses a microprocessor to produce one song or poem that has at least one space or slot for introducing a supplementary verbal sound segment to complete the song or poem. The child user may be given a plurality of different choices of segments for completing the song or poem. For example, the microprocessor may play a song such as "Old McDonald Had a Farm", and a child user may select--as by pushing one of several keys associated with pictures of different farm animals--the verbal sounds made by that particular animal, to be inserted into each verse of the song. The song or poem may have a series of slots or spaces and there may be a plurality of sets of verbal sounds to be inserted with the individual sounds in each set being a plurality of the same sounds or a variety of different but related sounds. Sounds may be inserted in successive verses cumulatively, in the order (or reverse order) in which they are first introduced.

Abstract: Sports rod equipped with sound reproducer is composed mainly of a first rod case and a second rod case, both being of hollow construction and made of plastic material by injection molding. The first and the second rod cases join to form a rod-shaped body with the central portion thereof being hand grip and with both ends thereof being circularly headed. The sports rod has therein a sound reproducer, which in turn is provided with a speaker mounted on the speaker mount, and a circuit board containing thereon an integrated circuit with music or exercise commands stored programmably therein. When the switch of the sports rod is turned on, the sound reproducing device of the sports rod begins producing the sound of music or exercise commands stored in the integrated circuit thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable toy capable of playing, at different times, different, interchangeable, electro-mechanical toy-units. The invention provides a toy which permits a user to have a single power-unit to supply electrical and mechanical energy to a toy-unit which is received by the power-unit. However, the toy-units are interchangeable and so the user can play, at different times, with several different toy units, with each different toy-unit providing a different toy with which the user can play. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the power-unit is worn on a wrist of the user.

Abstract: A toy including a plurality of strings arranged on the outside of the toy body. By touching two strings simultaneously, a touch switch inside the body may be triggered off to output a signal to a music integrated circuit which has a device for incontinuously outputting note signals. The signal transmitted by the touch switch activates the music integrated circuit to output only one note signal to release sound through a speaker, whereby the tempo of the music released is controlled by the player's speed of touching the strings.

Abstract: A toy includes a board having a path and a plurality of animal figures drawn on the board along the path, and a toy sightseeing bus moved along the path. Electrically conductive members are formed on the path at positions opposing the animal figures for producing commands which specify the corresponding animals. A group of contacts are arrayed on the bottom of the toy bus in such a manner that the contacts come into sliding contact with the electrically conductive members. When the toy bus arrives at a position opposing an animal figure, a set of the contacts is closed selectively by the electrically conductive member corresponding to this animal figure so that the closed contacts generate a signal designating the animal.

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 game call holder for mounting on the chest near the shoulder or shoulder and upper arm of a user and positioning a game call in close proximity to the mouth of the user, in order to leave the hands free. In a preferred embodiment the game call holder is characterized by a support member fitted with pile fasteners and a clip for attachment to the collar of the user's shirt, jacket or coat. One or more holder straps having one end attached to the support member and the opposite end fitted with one or more loop fasteners, movably and adjustably secure the game call to the support member. A flexible arm strap is also attached to the support member and extends around the arm of the user and includes a loop fastener strip for removable attachment to the support member to stabilize the support member on the user's chest or shoulder. The game call holder is designed to be ambidextrous, since it functions equally well on the chest or shoulder for right or left-handed individuals.

Abstract: A toy audio generating device is disclosed for use as an accessory to another toy, for example as a backpack for a toy action figure. The toy audio device comprises a receptacle defining an enclosure containing a speaker and plural batteries laid out side-by-side adjacent the end of the speaker opposite the sound projecting portion of the speaker. A printed circuit board containing circuitry for generating audio signals is located in a space alongside the speaker under a side wall of the enclosure. A switch for activating sound generation is mounted to that side wall and directly contacts the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An infant's toy that is both visually and audibly attractive to an infant and which has a soft inner layer of any desired shape formed of a foam rubber material, a pliable sound-generating layer including a sound-generating means covering at least a portion of the soft inner layer for causing a noise to attract the infant when handled by the infant, and a cloth outer layer entirely covering the soft inner layer and the pliable layer including the sound-generating means to form a unitary infant's toy. The outer layer may have brightly colored designs thereon to visually attract the infant.

Abstract: A substantially rectangular game caller having wood top end and side walls (10), (11), (12) and (13) forming a resonator chamber R, a bottom vibrator plate (15) of graphite-epoxy laminate enclosing said chamber, a friction edging strip (18) secured to a side edge of said plate (15) and a slot (17) above the edging strip to allow free vibration of the vibrator plate (15).

Abstract: A diaphragm type game call has at least one diaphragm mounted in a frame in such a way that the diaphragm cooperate with a part or parts of the frame to permit the tension of the diaphragm to be varied selectively, as by fixing the initial effective length of the diaphragm at the outboard edge of a leg of a U-shaped frame whereby the inboard edge serves as a fret of sorts to shorten the effective length of the diaphragm when the diaphragm is pushed against it by the tongue of the user, or by providing a fret intermediate the length of the diaphragm, or by providing one or both legs of a frame with channels into which and from which a diaphragm can be readily mounted and demounted to permit the selective tensioning of the diaphragm so mounted.

Abstract: A cube shaped toy has a button and a rotary switch on each of the cube's six sides. For each of the cube's six faces, there is an associated set of four tones. Pushing the button on a selected face causes the toy to play the tones associated with that face. In particular, if each face is divided into four quadrants, there is one "quadrant-tone" associated with each quadrant. The toy has just six distinct tones, and when the toy is first turned on, or restarted, all four tones for each face are identical. Whenever one of the rotary switches is turned, the quadrant-tones of the associated face are rotated, and the quadrant-tones for the neighboring faces are also "rotated", generating a new set of tone patterns for each of the five affected faces. By listening to the tones for each face and rotating the rotary switches, the user can move the quadrant-tones until all four tones for each face are identical.

Abstract: A sound box has a generally spherical container provided on its surface with graphic fields associated with respective contacts connected to a microprocessor within the container, a loudspeaker and circuitry which, upon pressing of one of the fields generates a sound sequence representing the graphic depiction of that field.

Abstract: A timer for teaching young children the concept of time is described. The timer includes a timing mechanism contained within a housing having a timer dial and activity selector. The timer dial permits selection of a duration of predetermined length and includes an indicator which moves in relation to a time scale to graphically illustrate the change in duration of length. The activity selector permits display of a graphic representation of the activity being timed or for which the child is waiting.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an adapter that is used to attach an animal call, such as a turkey call, to a shotgun or rifle in a manner that allows the hunter to activate the call to lure the quarry into closer range without ever taking the game out of the firearm's sight. The adapter is specifically designed to accommodate a wide variety of animal call shapes and sizes. Additionally, the adapter is designed to be completely assembled and adjusted for proper alignment in the field without the use of any hand tools.

Abstract: A shuttlecock for hitting or kicking by a hand, foot or racket comprising a hollow elastic body, a head connected with the body and a tail connected with the head. The body can shrink to press the air in its hollow interior through a curved through hole in the head to give out a whistling sound when this shuttlecock is hit or kicked.

Abstract: A self contained toy is disclosed. The toy includes a lower hollow hemisphere, an upper hollow hemisphere movably connected to the lower hollow hemisphere, and a crankshaft for causing the upper hollow hemisphere to move up and down relative to the lower hollow hemisphere so that the toy would jump.

Abstract: A turkey call comprises a generally rectangular hollow box having an open end and having mounted on its top a hard, fine polishing stone, and a call striker comprising a hardwood dowel inserted into a hole in a vibration damper in close relationship to said hole in such a manner as not to contact the solid damping surface of the hole throughout a distance at least about four times the depth to which it is embedded in the damper.

Abstract: The call includes an elongate tubular body having a rim structure defining an elliptical air inlet end. An elastic sheet constitutes a reed and overlies a portion of the inlet end of the body. A backing plate is also located at the inlet end with a plate tongue offset below the elastic sheet. The rim structure is shaped so as to support a span of the elastic sheet in spaced relationship to the backing plate which is received on a recessed portion of the rim structure and held in place by the elastic sheet. An O-ring secures the sheet in place. An adapter adjacent the outlet end of the tubular body permits attachment of a sound absorbent tube for sound modulation. A baffle within the adapter provides an airflow restriction. The backing plate is removably mounted on the tubular body of the call and allows backing plate of different configurations to be used to alter the pitch of the call.

Abstract: Clacker apparatus includes a base portion, including a handle, and one or two clacker elements secured to the base element. The clacker elements are secured by means of a rivet or the like, and the elements are freely movable relative to each other to allow the clacker elements to contact the base element over substantially the entire area. The bottom of the base element may include an aperture for receiving streamers or a chain.

Abstract: A game call imitates the scratching sound made by turkeys and other animals in order to attract the animals. The game call includes a tube having a rough inner surface, with a quantity of granular material flowable over the rough surface. A scratching sound is generated, and the sound is controlled by varying the frequency of tipping of the device to vary the flow of the granular material. The outside of the device is camouflaged by painting, or by inserting within the knit sock. The knit sock is water repellent, and can provide extra length to carry the device.

Abstract: A game calling device is provided which enables the distraction-free simulation of the sounds made by wild game using only one hand to operate. The device includes a support structure having a trough portion and a friction plate positioned within the trough; a call generator comprising the friction plate, a handle block and a striker positioned within the handle block for longitudinal displacement from a beginning position along the friction plate so as to generate a game call; and a spring linking the support structure with the handle block and the striker portion of the call generator to return the striker to a beginning position, thereby completing a cycle of alternating lognitudinal movement. A flexible pouch is provided to enclose the device.

Abstract: A game call includes a substantially cylindrical body, vibratable diaphragm, split ring for fastening the diaphragm to the body, and tubular bell attachable to the body for amplifying and enhancing the sound produced by the diaphragm. The body includes an inlet end surface having a substantially conical recessed portion, an outlet end surface having two planar surface portions angled with respect to one another, and an air passage extending between the inlet and outlet end surfaces. The air passage has a flared outlet opening at the outlet end surface. The diaphragm is fastened in slightly stretched fashion to the outlet end surface such that it at least substantially covers the flared outlet opening. The diaphragm has a seam in proximate relationship to a periphery portion of the flared outlet portion, along which air from the air passage is permitted to escape.

Abstract: This invention is a game call for attracting birds and animals. It involves a tube, open at both ends, and a vibratory reed disposed therein. The call is adapted to be held in the hand of the user by the larger of two major parts, the barrel. The second major part, a voice-unit, secures a vibratory reed. Either the barrel or voice-unit may serve as the mouthpiece. The barrel, provided with external ribs, is constructed of a multicolored soft resilient material, preferably rubber but alternatively may be of other resilient natural or synthetic material.

Abstract: This box type turkey call is a combination of two calls which share a resonance chamber. The first sounder is elastically engaged to work the arm actuator over the edges of the chamber walls and is pivotally mounted. The second sounder is a stylus with sound tube which is used to scrape the slate on the bottom of the resonance chamber. When not in use the stylus is intended to be mounted through the resonance chamber by placement through a hole in the end wall of the chamber. The two calls may be used together. The presence of one sounder in or on the resonance chamber assists in making appropriate calls.

Abstract: A series of educational blocks for teaching children the correct sounds of each letter of the English language as well as rudimentry words. Touching or depressing a surface of the block provided with particular indicia thereon would produce a sound corresponding to this indicia. This sound is produced utilizing a solid state memory and an associated speech synthesizer.

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument comprises a plural number of component blocks capable of being coupled mechanically and electrically in succession and each having therein musical tone elements control means and at least one of the blocks having also musical tone signal generating means. Time range or tonal range of generated musical tones are changed according to how many blocks are connected consecutively in a predetermined or a selected order. The blocks can generate a series of musical tones in a sequence corresponding to a connecting sequence when a switch arranged on the leading block is operated, and a desired musical piece can be performed by operating performance operating means of each block. The electric musical instrument also can be used as an educational toy allowing infants to learn music while amusing and is convenient for transportation since it can be easily dismembered into each block.

Abstract: A box-type turkey caller has an actuator with at least one scalloped edge, enabling the actuator to be moved against the box with a measured rhythm to simulate the sound of a turkey purr.

Abstract: Th present invention is related to a modification made on a regular toy tumbler to let the toy tumbler be equipped with a sound generating IC controlled by a plate spring type microswitch. When the toy tumbler stands still, the microswitch is OFF, and no sound is generated. When the toy tumbler is rocking, the microswitch is ON, and the sound generating IC is triggered to provide audio signal through an electronic speaker. Matching with the innovative outer appearance, the toy tumbler is bestowed with a new life.