Abstract: An accessory which produces distinct sounds in order to alert others of the presence of a bicycle. The accessory is formed of a housing, sound producing assemblies, and a mounting system. The mounting assembly may be clamped around left or right members of bicycle forks, frame, stays, or braces. Housing of the accessory will accommodate mechanical or electronic sound producing elements which are interchangeable and may be used individually or in combination. When installed and the bicycle is in motion, a variety of sounds may be produced depending on the configuration of the sound producing components.

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: An interactive foodstuff emits sound, light, motion or other action by the control and/or manipulation of the electrical, optical or physical conditions of or proximal to the foodstuff.

Abstract: There is provided a method for using a toy for effecting sales over a public network, the method comprising: providing a toy having interactive speaking and listening functionality; connecting the toy via a public network to at least one server having transactional functionality; and effecting sales by employing the transactional functionality via the interactive speaking and listening functionality of said toy.

Abstract: A sound generator includes a memory bank storing user-selectable recorded sounds, a microprocessor that can quasi-randomly time-delay at least one of the recorded sounds, and a mixer that can combine a user-selected recorded sound and the time-delayed sound for output by speakers or earphones. The microprocessor can also cause the output sound to include a microprocessor-selected one of the recorded sounds for inclusion during playback of a user-recorded sound.

Abstract: A toy that emits a sound when placed into contact with an end user. The toy includes a handle which has a first electrode and a second electrode. The second electrode is in contact with a frozen liquid that is supported by the handle. The electrodes are coupled to a sound generating device which emits a sound when the first electrode is electrically coupled to the second electrode. To operate the toy, the end user grabs the handle and makes contact with the first electrode. The end user then licks the frozen liquid. The body of the end user electrically couples the first electrode with the second electrode so that the sound generating device emits a sound. The electrodes may be coupled to a light bulb that illuminates the frozen liquid when the end user is in contact with the first electrode and licks the frozen item. Alternatively, the light bulb may be activated by depressing a button on the handle.

Abstract: A music timer comprises a timing unit, a music box unit and its mounting frame, a music control wheel (29) that has a gap (291) along its edge is driven to rotate by a driving gear through rotary axis of the driving spring of the timing unit; one end (3a) of a brake rod (3) always abuts against the edge of said music control wheel (29) and the other end (3b) extends into the damping mechanism of the music box unit to activate it when the end (3a) abuts against the non-gap places on said music control wheel, whereas when the end (3a) sinks into the gap (291) of said music control wheel, the end (3b) then departs from the damping mechanism of the music box unit, thus producing no influence on its movement. The present invention enables the timer to produce pleasant and lasting music at the end of the timing. Moreover, through the scientific spatial arrangement of the present invention, and the projected cross section of the device is much smaller than the sum of those of the timer and the music box unit.

Abstract: An improved sound producing device, to be attached to the frame of a bicycle adjacent the wheels, the device including a clamp member having a pair of clamp arms, each clamp arm including a head portion and a handle portion at opposite ends thereof. The sound producing device includes an attachment assembly to movably attach the clamp arms to one another at respective mid-sections thereof and to exert a biasing force on the clamp arms causing the clamp heads thereof to be drawn towards one another, requiring that a compressing force be exerted on the handle portions in order to pull the clamp heads apart when engaging or disengaging the device.

Abstract: An interchangeable sound effect device (1) that incorporates and plays sound effects that have been digitally recorded on interchangeable sound cartridges (4). This device (1) is designed to be used with entertainment and educational type products such as toys, dolls, figurines, books and instructional guides. The sound effect device (1) employs an infrared receiver (28) housed within a durable encasement that straps around the user's waist or is embedded within the doll, figurine, toy, or book. The receiver unit (28) contains an infrared detector (44), an electronic diving means (60), an audio speaker (52), and a sound cartridge (4) that rests within a sound cartridge chamber (32). The sound cartridge (4) contains a sound enabler chip (12) that stores, in digital form, a number of prerecorded sound effects. In addition, the user can easily remove the sound cartridge (4) and insert one of many other sound cartridges each containing a different set of sound effects.

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: An engine model for use on a children's ride-on vehicle. The engine model includes a pivotal portion configured to pivot about a pivot axis, a vibration source connected to the pivotal portion to thereby vibrate the pivotal portion at an amplitude, and an adjustment mechanism for selectively controlling the amplitude. A dampening structure may be provided to dampen the vibration of the pivotal portion.

Abstract: A type of musical rotating luminous device is composed of a base, retarding device, rotating stand, outer shell and a luminous device. It utilizes the battery's power within the base to make the motor drive the retarding device. Within the said rotating stand, a central shaft is connected to a retarding device. At one end of the central shaft, a drive sprocket is fitted on, while the other end is attached to a stand's rotary wheel. Additionally, in each corner of a containment space, a plurality of shaft rods pass through the stand. At the other end of the shaft rods, drive sprockets of different diameter sizes are attached. Between the shaft rods and the central shaft the drive sprockets engage a plurality of driven sprockets, transferring the driven force. Furthermore, the outer shell houses the said base, retarding device and rotating stand. When in use, and due to the different diameter sizes of the drive sprockets, the central shaft and the shaft rods will spin at different speeds.

Abstract: The archery bow shot cover device may be attached to various types of bows and is used to produce a natural sound for covering up the noise emanating from the bow when an arrow is released from the bow. The archery bow shot cover device includes a housing which is attached to the bow. The housing contains a pull string which is attached to the string of the bow, a retracting system for retracting the pull string back into the housing when an arrow is shot from the bow, and a sound mechanism for producing a natural sound when the pull string is retracted back into the housing.

Abstract: A wooden box call is modified such that its actuator top can flip over in order to allow presenting either of the opposite broad faces of the actuator top for rubbing against a sidewall edge of the box. The actuator top is preferably a composite or a bi-material in the sense that it is made of two different materials laminated together. That way the opposite broad faces are distinct from one another at least in the respect that they are different materials. Alternate use of one or the other broad faces of the actuator top for rubbing against a sidewall edge of the box provides at least two different varieties in the characteristic pitch obtained by the material of either. Additionally, a stylus-type scrape call is modified to allow adjustable pitch by the combination of a stylus and an associated damper-handle which has a hole through it in which the stylus is inserted and secured.

Abstract: Toys including a body section and at least three sound tubes retained in the body section. Most preferably the sound tubes each have a longitudinal axis extending in a different direction from at least two other sound tubes. The toys can be hard or soft and can include body sections having a variety of different geometric shapes. The toys make a fun sound when moved in a number of different directions.

Abstract: An interactive entertainment device that utilizes modulated streams of water to produce musical or other sounds. A stream of water is directed through a nozzle in which mechanical vibrations caused by a central magnetic field break up the stream into separate droplets in a controlled manner. These droplets are directed to a membrane which creates audible sound waves.

Abstract: A sound emitting toy dart includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. A sound emitting end cap is secured to the first end. The end cap has a resilient wall member defining a cavity, and an aperture formed in the wall member in communication with the cavity. The aperture is formed as whistle and is further arranged to permit the evacuation of air from the cavity responsive to a collapsing of the wall member.

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: A playhouse with story telling function comprises a miniature church structure adapted for children to play in. A means within the miniature church structure is for reproducing music and messages for the children, while the children are playing within the miniature church structure.

Abstract: A toy that emits a sound and/or emits light when an end user drinks a liquid through a straw. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode in fluid communication with an inner channel of the straw. The electrodes are connected to an indicator such as a light source or a sound generating device. When the end user drinks a liquid through the straw the liquid provides an electrical path between the electrodes. The liquid closes a circuit between the electrodes and activates the indicator. The present invention also includes a sound/light emitting toy which supports a piece of candy. The toy includes a first electrode that can be grasped by the end user and a second electrode that is in contact with the candy. The electrodes are connected to an indicator. By licking the candy the end user provides an electrical path between the electrodes which closes a circuit and activates the indicator.

Abstract: An interchangeable sound effect device (1) which incorporates and plays sound effects that have been digitally recorded on interchangeable sound cartridges (4). This device (1) is designed to be used with entertainment and educational type products such as toys, dolls, figurines, books and instructional guides. The sound effect device (1) employs an infrared receiver (28) housed within a durable encasement which straps around the user's waist or is embedded within the doll, figurine, toy, or book. The receiver unit (28) contains an infrared detector (44), an electronic diving means (60), an audio speaker (52), and a sound cartridge (4) that rests within a sound cartridge chamber (32). The sound cartridge (4) contains a sound enabler chip (12) that stores, in digital form, a number of prerecorded sound effects. In addition, the user can easily remove the sound cartridge (4) and insert one of many other sound cartridges each containing a different set of sound effects.

Abstract: The gun mounted turkey call device of the present invention is a slate style turkey call device integrated into a hunting gun, preferably integrated into the stock of a gun, and further includes a striker with an end striking portion to strike the plate to replicate a wild turkey call. In use, a hunter holds a gun incorporating the gun mounted turkey call device of the present invention in a near ready firing position while he or she uses the striker to strike the gun mounted turkey call device.

Abstract: A whistle designed particularly for outdoor use, such as in hiking or camping, wherein opposite sidewalls of the whistle are provided with openings having inwardly directed flanges so that closure devices may be press fitted therein and wherein the closure devices preferably comprise a compass, a thermometer or a molded disk, but can also comprise other environmental instruments.

Abstract: A novelty soap bar is disclosed. The bar comprises an attractor module within a soap body made of substantially translucent or transparent soap, surrounding the attractor module. The attractor module comprises a water impermeable shell; an electronic, actuatable circuit within the shell adapted to cause emission of at least one of a visible and an audible signal, perceptible through the soap body; and a battery within the shell for providing energy to the circuit to cause emission of the visible signal. The module further comprises a light sensitive switch, mounted within said soap body to sense light exterior to said soap body, and interconnected with the circuit and the battery, to inhibit flow of current from the battery in the absence of light; and a motion sensitive switch interconnected with the circuit, to activate the circuit in response to sensing motion of the soap bar. The attractor module may be arranged to produce an animated sequence visible through the soap bar.

Abstract: The electronic signaling system comprises a base unit including an audio media player for reproducing a recorded audio signal from an inserted recorded medium, and an audio output stage for producing an audio output responsive to the occurrence of a trigger signal. A remote triggering device, such as a doorbell, includes a signal generator for communicating energy from the triggering device to the base unit. A receiving device in the base unit is provided for intercepting the energy communicated from the triggering device for reproducing the recorded audio signal. The medium may be a replaceable medium, permitting the user to select, from a variety of sound recordings, which recording is to be played back when a visitor or a guest pushes the doorbell. The replaceable medium may be recordable by a user. The audio player is preferably a player capable of reproducing sound patterns from integrated circuits containing encoded or non-encoded sound program information.

Abstract: A toy that activates an indicator while an end user consumes an edible substance. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are connected to the indicator. An electrical path is created between the first and second electrodes while the end user is consuming the consumable substance to close an electrical circuit with the indicator. The closed circuit activates the indicator.

Abstract: A turkey calling device is provided including a housing having a periphery including a front face, a rear face, and a pair of side faces defining an interior space. Next provided is a paddle mechanism pivotally coupled to the housing for producing a first sound upon the pivoting thereof. Also included is a slate mechanism mounted to the housing for producing a second sound upon the striking thereof with a hand held striker. Finally, a plunger mechanism is slidably mounted on the housing for producing a third sound upon the reciprocation thereof.

Abstract: A bicycle for children, which has a streamlining made of plastic material enclosing the frame and at least the chain drive system of the bicycle. The streamlining is formed by two opposite shells, which are fixed in a complementary manner and together also define a fender for the rear wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A device and method for transmitting sound waves between a signal source and a user's ears, wherein the sound waves bypass the air. The invention generally comprises an edible substance and a signal source operatively associated with the edible substance and configured to produce sound waves for transmission through the edible substance to a user's mouth, from which they are conducted by teeth and bones to the user's ears to be perceived as sound. The signal source may produce sound waves directly, or it may do so with the assistance of a transducer. The invention provides for the construction of a nearly limitless number of novel amusement devices that simultaneously combine appeal to taste and sound.

Abstract: A combination backpack and audio cassette system wherein the audio cassette system, separately contained, is mounted to the back panel of the backpack. The contained audio cassette system is provided with a simulated face, where the components thereof are accessible through various features of the simulated face, such as the mouth, nose, and ear.

Abstract: An improved wild animal game caller using a tapered and tubular latex-like reed adjustably enveloping an exterior portion of a substantially hollow caller casing, entirely or partially covering an air exit port of said casing. This configuration readily allows almost instantaneous adjustment of sound with ease under field conditions, without disassembly of any part of the caller.

Abstract: A candy holder noisemaker device designed to make a clacking or ringing sound. The device has a main housing, a switch, a motor and a power supply. The housing encompasses a gearing system with cam rods, clacker arms with attached clacker balls, a clacker bell and a replaceable lollipop. The housing can be made of plastic or any suitable material. Located within the main housing is the power supply that makes contact with the switch, which in turn operates the motor. An upper housing contains the gearing system with the can rods. When the gearing system is engaged, the cam rods make contact with spring loaded clacker arms. This causes the clacker balls, which are attached to the clacker arms and located above the upper housing, to strike alternately on the sides of the clacker bell making a clacker or ringing sound. The clacker bell is attached to the top of the upper housing so the clacker bell can move slightly when struck by the clacker balls.

Abstract: A wooden box call is modified to carry a strike plate on the back face of the lid/actuator. The strike plate allows use with conventional pegs or reeds, which are scraped against the strike plate to produce a mimic turkey call different from the mimic turkey call obtainable from the box call when used conventionally. Also, the reed or peg can be partly threaded and thus be screwed into a socket in the bottom of the box call such that flipping the lid/actuator allows alternate use between the conventional way box calls are used, and the way of the fixed peg/strike plate combination. More than one peg can be screwed into the bottom of the box call in order to get resonance between them. Resonating reeds can also be achieved by a stand-alone base block to which two or more reeds are attached like tines of a tuning fork.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic engine sound duplicator simulator used in combination with an internal combustion motor, a battery, and an alternator. The sound duplicator simulator includes a motor rpm sensor, a sound duplicator microprocessor, an amplifier, a sound trim adjuster and a switch. When the internal combustion engine is powered, the microprocessor converts the rpm signal into a frequency modulated electric signal which generates a sound simulating that of a high performance vehicle. The sound trim adjuster prevents the frequency modulated electrical signal from being transmitted to the speaker means when there is a predetermined low motor rpm. The stitch is mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle for turning the microprocessor and amplifier on and off.

Abstract: A toy bat (10) having a handle (12) which has a handle base (12A) securely fastened to a handle stopper (12B). The handle base (12A) and the handle stopper (12B) have a handle female fastener (12C) therein and therethrough, respectively. The toy bat further has a bat (14) which is removably attachable to the handle (12). The bat (14) comprises a bat male fastener (14A) which securely engages the handle female fastener (12C). The bat (14) further comprises a bat shaft (14B) extending longitudinally from and parallel with the bat male fastener (14A). A whistle (16) is optionally integrally mounted within the distal end of the bat shaft (14B).

Abstract: A music box having a water pump structure, especially to a music box in combination with a water pump, includes a music box, a water pump, and a regulating valve wherein the music box is provided with a linking member by which the water pump is connected with the music box. The linking member is associated with a water pressure plate of the water pump and the movement of the linking member triggered off by the music box will activate the water pressure plate to move back and forth. The to-and-fro movement of the water pressure plate will in turn generate a pressure, forcing water to circulate in and out of two main bodies of the water pump. In addition, the regulating valve having one-dimensional water influx and discharging valves is adapted to regulate the water circulation in one direction.

Abstract: A voice emitting pin is provided including a housing with a back opening and an interior space. Further provided is a back cover for releasably engaging the back opening of the housing. Also included is a pin assembly coupled to a rear surface of the back cover with an associated pin, whereby the pin may be releasably coupled to a shirt of a user. A triangular ornament is coupled to the housing. A watch battery is situated within the interior space of the housing. Finally, a voice chip is situated within the interior space of the housing and connected to the battery for powering purposes. The voice chip has a switch for effecting transmission of an audible voice remark upon the depression thereof.

Abstract: A box having a base, a top rotatable relative to the base, and a motor connected within the box to the base and the top for causing the relative rotation thereof. The base and top are each covered with fabric secured thereto within the interior of the box. A retainer is connected to one of the base and top, positioned within the box and holding the fabric coverings substantially apart for reduced rotary friction. Resilient locking members secure the retainer to the top and the top to the base. In a preferred embodiment, the motor is a music-playing mechanism.

Abstract: A rotating musical serving plate (10) with a serving plate (12) removably attached thereto. A support (14) has a base (14A) which is securely attached to a lower distal end of a pedestal (14B). The upper distal end of the pedestal (14B) is securely attached to a bearing ring (14C) having a plurality of bearing retainers (14CA) functioning to rotatably restrain a plurality of bearings (14CB). A drive (16) has plurality of mounting lugs (16AA) securely attached around an outside lower distal portion of a perimeter of a drive housing (16A). The drive (16) is securely attached to the base (14A) by a plurality of mounting lugs (16AA) by a fastener. An upper distal end of the drive housing (16A) is securely attached to a drive cover (16B). The drive cover (16B) at a central portion is securely attached to a drive spindle bearing (16D). The serving plate spindle socket (12AA) cooperates with a drive fluted adapter (16E) to securely removably attach the serving plate spindle socket (12AA) thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novelty device for use in connection with inflatable balloons. The device includes a housing that has been adapted to be affixed to a balloon and which provides a graphical display portion. The housing also contains a sound emitting device that is capable of either playing a preselected musical composition or recorded message.

Abstract: An interchangeable sound effect device which incorporates and plays sound effects that have been digitally recorded on interchangeable sound cartridges. This device is designed to be used with entertainment and educational type products such as toys, dolls, figurines, books and instructional guides. The sound effect device employs an infrared receiver housed within a durable encasement which straps around the user's waist or is embedded within the doll, figurine, toy, or book. The receiver unit contains an infrared detector, an electronic diving means, an audio speaker, and a sound cartridge that rests within a sound cartridge chamber. The sound cartridge contains a sound enabler chip that stores, in digital form, a number of prerecorded sound effects. In addition, the user can easily remove the sound cartridge and insert one of many other sound cartridges each containing a different set of sound effects. Finally, the sound effect device uses an infrared transmitter that attaches to an adjustable glove.

Abstract: A sound generator includes independent and identical generators for the left and right sound channels. In one embodiment, identical sound synthesizer ICs contain the same library of sound loops. By retarding one IC's RESET port, the two ICs will always begin to output sound at slightly different times. If both ICs are clocked at the same clock rate, a fixed time shift between the left and right channel loops produces a pseudo-stereo effect. If the ICs are clocked at slightly different rates, the time shift between channels can drift continuously, producing the effect of migrating sound having great depth and spatial separation. In a second embodiment, substantially identical white noise generators output the left and right sound channels. In one mode, a common sawtooth waveform modulates each channel producing a wide variation in pulsating wave sounds. In another mode, the user may manually modulate both channels.

Abstract: An accessory for bicycles or tricycles for producing a motorcycle-like sound appealing to youngsters. The device being constructed of a strip of relatively hard but flexible material formed into a shape having: a flat region (32) engaging the spokes of the bicycle wheel; an "S" shaped region (28) providing flexibility thereby allowing the flat region to move as the spokes impinge on it; a semi-tubular region (30) lined with a hook type fastener material for attaching to a fork element of the bicycle; and a handle (34) as an aid for spreading apart the semi-tubular region to attach the accessory to the fork element.

Abstract: In order to improve the effects which can be achieved with pre-recorded data, a toy telephone is provided with a suitable display such as a LCD. A suitable memory (e.g. IC memory) is included in the telephone enabling both audio and image data to be recorded by parents or the like, and played back in response to the manipulation of one or more of the buttons provided on the numerical key pad. A programmable timer is included in the device allowing calls containing suitable instructions or greetings to be "placed" to children at appropriate times.

Abstract: A universal holder for retaining various configurations of game calls affixed to a limb of a hunter includes a platform provided with a circular aperture within which similarly configured game calls may be nested. The game call is retained in this manner by an elastic member having no less than one stretch bridging the aperture and when thus retained, its bottom sound emanating surface is maintained in a position elevated from a user's limb by legs depending from the platform. An adjustable, flexible body attaching member serves to secure the retained game call relative the user's limb. Non-circular or elongated box-type game calls are retained atop the platform by the same elastic member but wherein the stretch is passed beneath the platform with a portion thereof displaced upwardly through the aperture to releasably engage a catch element on the game call.

Abstract: A sound generating toothbrush has a sound generating apparatus and a switch device for activating the sound generating apparatus. The toothbrush has a handle portion with a compartment provided adjacent to the proximate end thereof for accommodating the sound generating apparatus and the switch device. The switch device has a bush-button which is located at the proximate end of the handle. Consequently, the sound generating apparatus can be activated, while normally holding the handle portion of the toothbrush, by momentarily pressing the proximate end of the toothbrush handle against any appropriate surface.

Abstract: An audio playback system for the steering wheel of a child's vehicle is provided. A central housing is provided in the steering wheel, with the housing having an open top. An audio playback module is removably contained in the housing. The playback module includes an open battery compartment. A water fight cover is provided over the open top of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention is a stepstool for children with an automatic electronic message mechanism. The stepstool comprises a main housing including a horizontal step and a substantially vertical support having a bottom which rests on a compressive pod which in turn rests on a floor surface. Attached to the inside of the back side of the stepstool is a message mechanism whose switch is activated when weight such as that of a child is introduced to the horizontal step portion of the stepstool. The message mechanism comprises an on/off switch, power source, message chip, audio driver and a speaker which plays a predetermined message when the on/off switch is activated.

Abstract: A book having a sound producing capability which attracts the attention and interest of children and which does not require batteries or another source of electrical power. The book has a hollow spine or binding defining a conduit which slidably contains a noise making device, such as a whistle, therein. In the preferred embodiment, the spine of the book is a hollow tubular member which slidably receives a member which produces sound as it slides through the tubular member, under the force of gravity, due to the forced passage of air through tortuous paths and/or constricted openings or slits in the member (e.g., as in a whistle or the like).

Abstract: A bicycle with simulated motorcycle parts includes a shroud attachable to the bicycle. The shroud has a center portion simulating a gas tank and a rear fender portion extending over the rear wheel. The shroud is configured to fit around the seat tube of the bicycle and preferably covers the top tube of the bicycle. In one embodiment, a fairing mounted in front of the handlebars simulates a fairing on a motorcycle. In another embodiment, chrome plated plastic parts are used to simulate a motorcycle engine and a sound system is included that replicates the sound of a motorcycle.