Abstract: The present invention is directed to a toy gun system that may include a toy gun having a housing with a nozzle, wherein the toy water gun may be adapted to discharge an output stream of liquid through the nozzle. The toy gun system may further include a wheel fabricated from an absorbent material, and a support member mounted on the housing of the toy gun that may have the wheel rotatably mounted thereon. The wheel may be disposed proximate the nozzle of the toy gun and positioned such that at least a portion of the output stream of liquid impacts the at least a portion of the wheel to cause the wheel to rotate.

Abstract: A toy sword having at least one visual or auditory indicator for signaling a user when the sword contacts a target is provided. In one preferred embodiment the auditory indicator is a balloon disposed within the body of the sword and positioned to burst via mechanical pressure when the tip of the sword is depressed.

Abstract: A particulate matter propulsion apparatus (10) for propelling confetti (94) or similar from a greeting card (12). The propulsion device includes a particulate matter receptacle (14) attached to a supporting means (16), the supporting means (16) being store energy such that when the card (12) is opened the particulate matter (94) is propelled from the card (12).

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for dispensing chocolate. Solid chocolate is heated to its melting point within a chamber in order to form a liquid chocolate that is viscous and can flow out an opening in a nozzle at one end when pressure is exerted at another end. The chocolate dispenser is portable and has a housing or case that holds a heating chamber and a heater. The heater heats solid chocolate in the heating chamber into liquid chocolate. A nozzle is snapped or screwed into a dispensing end of the dispenser. A plunger has a piston inserted into the heating chamber to apply pressure to liquid chocolate in order for it to flow out of an opening in the nozzle. A children's playset for use with the chocolate dispenser includes a support structure to support the chocolate dispenser over a dispensing area. One embodiment of the playset includes a turn table and a tapper. A cooling tray may be included in the playset to cool the melted chocolate to its solid form.

Abstract: A handheld bubble making device includes a reservoir of bubble making solution that is drawn by a motorized pumping assembly and distributed over a dispensing surface. A motorized fan assembly blows air through the dispensing surface to generate bubbles. A dispensing ring is positioned adjacent to the dispensing surface and is moveable by the operator to aid in the distribution of the fluid across the dispensing surface. One or more lights are provided to illuminate the bubbles that are dispensed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extruding foam through an orifice, including a foam canister, a nozzle attached to the foam canister, an actuator attached to the foam canister, a cover secured to the soap foam canister having one or more orifices on the outer surface of the cover. The apparatus includes a plurality of selectable extrusion attachments operable with the nozzle. A method of extruding foam through orifices provides ornamental foam canister having the cover actuator thereon in which foam expelled into the void of the cover further extruding foam components through one or more orifices therein from which the extruded foam may be shaped for child play activities.

Abstract: A container for liquid includes a body portion for accommodating liquid and a release portion for selective release of liquid contained in the body portion. The body portion and the release portion together define a container structure shaped to facilitate manual throwing and/or catching of the container and/or rolling of the container along the ground while liquid is accommodated within the container. The container structure defined by the container is suitably substantially spheroidal. The body portion is preferably substantially deformable, to facilitate expulsion of liquid contained in the body portion by external squeezing. The release portion includes a frame portion and a seal portion. The seal portion is displaceable relative to the frame portion to occlude or to expose a discharge outlet for the passage of liquid through the outlet.

Abstract: A toy water shooter may be worn in a concealed manner on a user's forearm, beneath clothing. The shooter includes a pressurizable bladder that may be filled with water and which is plumbed to a trigger-operated nozzle mounted on a wrist support. The bladder may be pressurized by pumping an air bulb, which fluidly communicates with the bladder. The trigger is mounted in a position that allows it to be operated by thumb movement. In an alternate embodiment, the bladder may be worn around the user's waist.

Abstract: A water discharge toy including an elastomeric bladder having a substantially elongated shape with a first end and second end. A control valve includes a first fitting and is connected to the first end of the bladder and further exhibits an outflow orifice, the control valve further being capable of actuated to fluidly communicate the bladder with the outflow orifice. A one-way flow valve includes a second fitting connected to the second end of the bladder and is adapted to being engaged by a fill adapter to provide a source of pressurized fluid to the elastomeric bladder and such as to refill the bladder.

Abstract: A water backpack and gun assembly for allowing users to shoot water for entertainment and activity-related purposes.

Abstract: A diaphragm actuated toy water gun is provided which includes a housing having a handle with a trigger as well as a barrel with a water ejection nozzle located thereon. A water supply tank is connected to the main housing which can be filled with water. A pump is located on the housing for pumping water from the supply tank to at least one diaphragm chamber located on the housing. The diaphragm chamber is formed between a fixed wall and a flexible diaphragm, which can be deflected and expanded from its neutral position into a diaphragm housing. A release valve C the diaphragm assembly. Actuation of the release valve allows a stream of water to be ejected from the diaphragm water gun.

Abstract: A launching device is disclosed which launches snap caps against a hard surface, such as a wall or ceiling, with sufficient force so as to “pop” the caps like tiny firecrackers. In one embodiment, the launcher simultaneously launches confetti into the air so as to create an effect of both sight and sound.

Abstract: A thematic play set that in one example is in the form of a castle includes a plurality of turrets. Some turrets have end caps that may be removed to allow fiber optic bundles to be exposed that simulate a fireworks bloom. Another turret includes a launcher that launches a winged figurine into the air to simulate flight. The play set includes a number of accessories and features that add to the theme established.

Abstract: A pneumatic material delivery gun with removable material cartridge attached (100) is used with a high-pressure air source (not shown) which is coupled to mechanical fitting (202). The removable material cartridge (300) can be easily and rapidly attached and detached to the pneumatic material delivery gun (200) in only a few seconds.

Abstract: Sound producing apparatus (20) is disclosed which simulates a fire cracker. The apparatus comprises a selectively actuatable aerosol (24) which fills a chamber (35) with compressed fluid which, when a certain pressure is reached, blows off a cap (38) creating a shower of confetti (39) and a loud bang. In other embodiments, a plurality of elastomeric members filled with compressed air which are ruptured or a selectively operable compressed fluid container formed by the apparatus housing, art used to create a similar effect.

Abstract: A toy gun including a housing and a pair of drums rotatably mounted in the housing. Multiple drum splines provided on each of the drums mesh with the drum splines on the other drum, and a drive mechanism operably engages the drums for selectively rotating the drums. A bubble strip having a plurality of air bubbles can be advanced between the drums responsive to operation of the drive mechanism. The drums successively rupture the air bubbles, which simulates the firing of bullets, and create a repetitive popping sound which resembles the sound of rapid gunfire from an automatic gun.

Abstract: A manual system and method is disclosed for launching streamers into the air such as from a hollow tube in which the streamers are positioned in particular manners.

Abstract: A product dispenser which includes a main housing and a second housing. The main housing contains a pivot arm that closes an electrical switch via a tension spring for producing a desired sound. The pivot arm is operated by a push button which functions to raise a scissor jack which in turn raises a conveyor tube in which a product has been loaded from a product reservoir. The conveyor tube is provided with a slide door that prevents discharge of a product from the reservoir. The conveyor tube also includes a push rod that contacts a pivotable character when the conveyor tube is raised. The push rod pushes the character over so it appears that the character is pouring a product from a container. At the same time the product moves from the conveyor tube to an exit tube. Then the movements are reversed to a rest position from which they started.

Abstract: A multi-purpose projecting device for propelling and disseminating, generally vertically, paper disks, confetti, or fluid contained in a cartridge. Contents of the cartridge as well as the outside surface of the launching tube may be covered with a fluorescent material. The launching tube may serve as a flagpole to supplement its primary function at large social gatherings such as sporting or music events, wedding ceremonies, holiday celebrations, etc. The device consists of a two-part cylindrical launching apparatus and a cylindrical cartridge that may hold paper disks, confetti, fluid, or other soft materials such as fiber, string, fabric, etc. The upper section of the launching tube folds back, into which the cartridge can then be inserted. The lower section of the launching tube consists of a spring, a plunger, a spring, a string, and a trigger. After the cartridge is loaded, a string connecting to the plunger is pulled, contracting the spring and setting the trigger ready for launching.

Abstract: A “splash” hoop toy relating to the original “Hula Hoop” is constructed with “splash” holes around the circumference of the tube and filled with water. During play (rotating the hoop around the body of the user) the water streams out of the holes and splashes anyone in the vicinity of the “splash hoop”. The number of holes, the volume of water inside the hoop as well as the size and location of the holes determines who will get wet and how wet they will get.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for separating and replacing a cap from a shank of a tip of a welding electrode. The cap and the shank form a peripheral hollow joint that is defined by a recessed end surface of the shank and a back surface of the cap. The apparatus includes a guide frame having a recessed portion sized for receiving the tip of the welding electrode. The apparatus also includes a cap withdrawing tool movably mounted on the guide frame. The tool has two facing wall sections each having a wedge that is inserted in the peripheral hollow joint. The wedge is forced against the back surface of the cap and removes the cap from the shank by means of a driving mechanism that moves the cap withdrawing tool toward the tip of the welding electrode that is engaged in the recessed portion of the guide frame.

Abstract: A toy gun including a housing and a pair of drums rotatably mounted in the housing. Multiple drum splines provided on each of the drums mesh with the drum splines on the other drum, and a drive mechanism operably engages the drums for selectively rotating the drums. A bubble strip having a plurality of air bubbles can be advanced between the drums responsive to operation of the drive mechanism. The drums successively rupture the air bubbles, which simulates the firing of bullets, and create a repetitive popping sound which resembles the sound of rapid gunfire from an automatic gun.

Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing with a wiping bar secured to a permanent location extending across a portion of the front opening of the housing. The bubble generating assembly further includes a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating ring positioned adjacent the front opening, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the ring, and a link assembly that couples the trigger mechanism and the ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the ring to be moved from a first position to a second position across the wiping bar.

Abstract: A multi-purpose projecting device for propelling and disseminating, generally vertically, paper disks, confetti, or fluid contained in a cartridge. Contents of the cartridge as well as the outside surface of the launching tube may be covered with a fluorescent material. The launching tube may serve as a flagpole to supplement its primary function at large social gatherings such as sporting or music events, wedding ceremonies, holiday celebrations, etc. The device consists of a two-part cylindrical launching apparatus and a cylindrical cartridge that may hold paper disks, confetti, fluid, or other soft materials such as fiber, string, fabric, etc. The upper section of the launching tube folds back, into which the cartridge can then be inserted. The lower section of the launching tube consists of a spring, a plunger, a spring, a string, and a trigger. After the cartridge is loaded, a string connecting to the plunger is pulled, contracting the spring and setting the trigger ready for launching.

Abstract: A pneumatic material delivery gun with removable material cartridge attached (100) is used with a high-pressure air source (not shown) which is coupled to mechanical fitting (202). The removable material cartridge (300) can be easily and rapidly attached and detached to the pneumatic material delivery gun (200) in only a few seconds.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for dispensing chocolate. Solid chocolate is heated to its melting point within a chamber in order to form a liquid chocolate that is viscous and can flow out an opening in a nozzle at one end when pressure is exerted at another end. The chocolate dispenser is portable and has a housing or case that holds a heating chamber and a heater. The heater heats solid chocolate in the heating chamber into liquid chocolate. A nozzle is snapped or screwed into a dispensing end of the dispenser. A plunger has a piston inserted into the heating chamber to apply pressure to liquid chocolate in order for it to flow out of an opening in the nozzle. A children's playset for use with the chocolate dispenser includes a support structure to support the chocolate dispenser over a dispensing area. One embodiment of the playset includes a turn table and a tapper. A cooling tray may be included in the playset to cool the melted chocolate to its solid form.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive robotic device having a body, a transport mechanism, a drive mechanism, a plurality of inputs and outputs for receiving, delivering and/or displaying information, including aural and/or visual information or signals, a container for carrying or holding items to be delivered or dispensed to a user, and a dispensing structure for dispensing items to a user.

Abstract: A confetti launcher is provided and includes a housing for storing the confetti, a rotatable actuator coupled to the housing, and a spring biased movable member disposed within an interior of the housing for ejecting the confetti. The movable member is positionable between a first position where it is locked relative to the actuator and a second position where it is free to move and an energy stored in a biasing element is released and translated into a force applied to the stored confetti such that the confetti is ejected from an open end of the housing.

Abstract: The invention is a pop-up device adapted to allow for a number of triggering means and a number of special effects upon triggering of the device. The pop-up device may be placed in a hollow section of a cake, which is later iced over so that the candle holder is not visible. In the preferred embodiment, the base of the device supports the pop-up mechanism within a housing. The device is held in a compressed state by a release mechanism. Upon triggering of the release mechanism, the device is released and pushed through the cake or other confection, thereby providing surprise and entertainment. In alternative embodiments, the device is actuated by a drive mechanism or a fuse.

Abstract: A toy water gun has a hand pump for pressurizing a reservoir of water and a trigger which controls a valve for allowing pressurized water to squirt from a nozzle when the trigger is pulled. A spring wire which normally urges the trigger toward a rest position engages a contact in response to pulling of the trigger whereby a circuit is completed to energize a motor which drives a slider-crank mechanism for causing reciprocation of the water gun's barrels, and to energize a sound circuit for simulating the sounds of gun fire.

Abstract: A confetti projector comprises a confetti-filled tube (1) and a pressurized air cylinder (2). Said cylinder (2) has only one passage as air's inlet and outlet. When a user rotates the tube (1) relatively to the cylinder (2) to a certain position, high-pressure air flows through the passage and into the tube (1), and the confetti is suddenly projected into the air.

Abstract: A treat dispensing toy having a noise producing unit. In one embodiment, the noise producing unit includes a recording and playback capability. The toy has an exit allowing treats to be dispensed when the toy is manipulated by a user. The toy selectively produces a noise when it is manipulated by the user. A ring closure member is secured to the exit and restricts the size of the exit. One or more barriers are disposed about the interior of the toy such that egress of the treats is retarded by the one or more barriers. A cover for the toy can be used to reconfigure and/or refurbish the appearance of the toy. In one form, the cover is affixed to the toy housing by the ring closure. The toy housing can be any of a number of shapes, including, for example, a ball or a bone.

Abstract: A toy having a treat dispensing and sound recording and playback capability. The toy preferably comprises a ball that has an opening and an exit. A sound unit having recording and playback capability is removably secured to the opening. Treats are loaded into the interior space of the ball through the opening by removing the sound unit. A ring closure member is secured to the exit and restricts the size of the exit. A plurality of barriers are disposed about the interior of the ball. The barriers are preferably affixed to the inner surface of the ball. When the sound unit and ring closure are installed, treats are released from the ball, via the exit, by navigating past the barriers. Sounds can be recorded on the sound unit. The recorded sounds are selectively played back when the ball is manipulated by the user.

Abstract: A cartridge ejecting control mechanism for toy revolver, comprising of a cartridge inserting rubber seat, a cartridge inserting rubber, a cartridge clasp track, a cartridge clasp, a cartridge track, an ejector, a cartridge track spring and a cartridge track cover, which are sequentially installed in each cartridge hole of a cartridge unit to be loaded into the cylinder of a toy revolver, before a cartridge unit cover is fitted to the rear end. In such a mechanism, each cartridge of the cartridge unit can be loaded with a plurality of shots. When each time the trigger is pressed, gas pushes the cartridge clasp forward to clasp the second shot while the first shot is fired. After the firing process, the resiliency of the cartridge clasp will push the second cartridge to the cartridge inserting rubber; to the effect that only one shot is fired at a time until all shots are fired from the cartridges when reloading is required.

Abstract: A thematic play set that in one example is in the form of a castle includes a plurality of turrets. Some turrets have end caps that may be removed to allow fiber optic bundles to be exposed that simulate a fireworks bloom. Another turret includes a launcher that launches a winged figurine into the air to simulate flight. The play set includes a number of accessories and features that add to the theme established.

Abstract: A colored paper bits and streamers gas launcher comprised of a tubular container, a pneumatic pressure tank, and a switch assembly. Highly compressed gas in the pneumatic pressure tank serves as the motive propellant force of the launcher, while the switch assembly is installed at the upper extent of the pneumatic pressure tank and controls the storage and release of the highly compressed gas in the pneumatic pressure tank, with both aspects constituting a dynamic control device. Furthermore, the dynamic control device is disposed in the lower end section of the tubular container and the confetti, streamers, or other similar colored effects are situated in the upper end section of the tubular container.

Abstract: A party streamer dispenser for decorating a room. The dispenser includes a body which holds a roll of crepe paper, a roll of adhesive tape, and an adjustable handle that selectively attaches to an elongated pole. The body comprises a cap and a frame that are disposed and compressed against opposite sides of the roll of crepe paper. A threaded bolt extends transversely between the cap and frame and through the center bore on the roll of crepe paper. Integrally formed on the frame is a laterally extending neck around which a roll of adhesive tape is placed. Extending laterally from the distal end of the neck is an extension. During assembly, an end cap is pivotally attached to the lateral extension. An elongated pole may be placed into the end cap so that the user may use the elongated pole to elevate the dispenser to a desired elevated location in the room.

Abstract: A liquid candy dispenser is provided with a liquid candy supply member with an internal cavity, a supply of liquid candy disposed in the liquid candy supply member, a body part member shaped in the form of a human body part, a liquid candy dispensing hole formed in the body part member at a location corresponding to an area of the body part at which a body-part substance would be present, a liquid conduit fluidly coupled between the liquid candy supply member and the liquid candy dispensing hole, and a pumping mechanism associated with the liquid candy supply member. The pumping mechanism forces liquid candy from the internal cavity of the liquid candy supply member, through the liquid conduit fluidly coupled between the liquid candy supply member and the liquid candy dispensing hole, and out of the liquid candy dispensing hole so that the liquid candy exits the dispensing hole formed in the body part member to simulate the presence of the body-part substance on the human body part.

Abstract: The present invention is directed, in a first aspect, to a lightweight material projection system that can be stored and transported in a space-efficient manner. In one embodiment of the invention, the lightweight material projection system comprises a storage housing assembly for storing a lightweight material projector, a force supplying apparatus, and a lightweight material projector having an ejection member. The storage housing assembly comprises a base assembly and a cover assembly, wherein during use, the cover assembly is removed and the ejection member of the projector is connected to the base assembly of the storage housing assembly. Another aspect of the invention involves the use of the base assembly as a passage way for lightweight materials using non-electrical force supplying apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the lightweight materials are projected using a venturi vacuum.

Abstract: A manual system and method is disclosed for launching streamers into the air such as from a hollow tube in which the streamers are positioned in particular manners.

Abstract: A device for launching confetti, coiled streamers or the like, comprises a conical tube having a bottom plug in a lower portion to define a cavity above the plug to receive the confetti, coiled streamers and the like. An upper plug formed of a low density foam material is fitted within a top portion of the tube for holding any confetti, coiled streamers or the like within the cavity, and the tube forms a handle portion below the lower plug for grasping by a user. The upper plug is adapted upon quick motion of the handle portion by the user to fly outwardly by centrifugal force and permit the confetti, roller streamers or the like to fly from the tube to fall in an attractive shower. When used with confetti, the confetti is preferably arranged face to face in a plurality of bundles arranged in layers within the cavity. Each layer of bundled confetti is arranged adjacent another in side-by-side relation with the individual elements of confetti in substantially vertical alignment within the cavity.

Abstract: A morphing candy holding device including a main housing with a primary chamber and a second chamber. The primary chamber includes an aperture through which a piece of candy secured in the primary chamber can be pushed for consumption by a consumer. A lower housing includes a candy stick holder in the primary chamber which pushes the candy up through the aperture for consumption. The secondary electrical circuit includes a power source, an integrated circuit, a control switch for controlling the electrical circuitry. The electrical circuitry in addition to the integrated circuit includes four LED lights which are in a series from a bottom of the secondary chamber to an upper end of the chamber. The LED lights shine through a series of transition pictures which change from one form to another form from the lower end of the secondary chamber to the upper end of the secondary chamber. Lowering the lower housing inactivates the electrical switch.

Abstract: Claimed and disclosed is a sound emitting and dispensing device comprising a pressure-activated dispenser. The pressure-activated device has a top end with means for a user to apply pressure and engage the dispenser and dispense therefrom and a bottom end. The device according to the present invention also has a pedestal including a bottom end for sitting on a surface and a top end having means for optionally and removably receiving the bottom end of the pressure-activated dispenser, and a pressure-activated sound emitting device positioned in the meals for optionally removably receiving the bottom end of the pressure-activated dispenser. The pressure-activated dispenser is optionally removably connected to the pedestal and the pressure-activated sound emitting device is positioned beneath and in direct contact with the dispenser such that when the pressure-activated dispenser is so connected to the pedestal and pressure is applied to the top end of the dispenser, the sound emitting device is activated.

Abstract: A durable and desirable foam specialty confetti. A die cutting process may be employed to create a perimeter, exterior cut out on a sheet of foam. The resulting specialty confetti can be ejected into the air numerous times for multiple enjoyment or be collected as a keepsake.

Abstract: A device for scattering confetti includes an inverted pocket positioned within the interior of an envelope inflated by a gas inlet at an upper end region of the envelope. Confetti is contained within the pocket, and a break-away closure closes an open end of the pocket at the upper end region, and maintains the confetti within the pocket. Upon compressing the envelope, the pocket is reversed in position, the closure ruptured, and the confetti is suddenly expelled in an explosive manner with a concomitant popping sound.

Abstract: A doll supports a quantity of hair which may be combed by a hand held comb. The hand held comb defines a comb head having one surface supporting an elongated ornament magazine. The ornament magazine defines a channel which receives a plurality of hair ornaments in a sliding support. The hair ornaments further include outwardly extending hook attachment pads of the type commonly used in hook and loop fasteners. The hook pads extend beyond the magazine and engage underlying hair as the comb is moved upon the hair surface. The engagement of the hook pads allows the ornaments to be drawn from the magazine and remain temporarily secured to the hair.

Abstract: A candy container or dispenser having a sound generating device and having an oscillating member protruding from an aperture is disclosed. The candy dispenser comprises a housing adapted for attachment to a candy container, with the housing defining an internal cavity and including an aperture. A member is pivotally mounted to the housing and protrudes from the aperture. A gear mechanism is disposed within the housing cavity and includes a rotatable wheel having an irregular peripheral surface. The gear mechanism is operatively connected to the member and includes an actuating trigger. A reed is mounted within the cavity and has an end contacting the peripheral surface, so that upon actuation of the trigger the gear mechanism imparts rotational movement to the wheel thereby causing the reed to produce a sound in response to contact with the wheel peripheral surface. At the same time, the member oscillates about its pivot point.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an illuminated celebratory device having a confetti blower housing 22 with LED digital display 14 and other visual and sound effects 24, 26, 28, 30, and 32 mounted on top of a vertically standing pole 20 having tracks 18 thereon upon which a movable ball 12 is slidably mounted. The ball 12 also has digital displays 15, 16 and lamps 36 thereon. The pole 20 is mounted on a base stand 46. In operation, at a predetermined time, the ball 12 begins its descent from atop the pole 20 and as it descends pole lamps 38 illuminate and the LED's 14, 15, 16 show the appropriate time. When the ball 12 reaches its destination at the bottom of pole 20, the LED's indicate the appropriate time and all celebratory features of the device activate.

Abstract: A game such as a book useable with candy or other game pieces. The book includes internal passageways configured to allow a game piece to travel freely therein. One aspect of the invention includes a book with multiple pages including internal passageways in one or more pages, and wherein an outlet form one page substantially aligns with an inlet from an adjacent page such that the game piece moves between pages. Under another aspect of the invention, the page includes an actuator such as a lever or a wheel to move the game piece between portions of the passageway. In yet another aspect of the invention, the book includes an integral game piece dispenser.

Abstract: A fingernail apparatus includes a base supporting a nail press station and a sprue cutting station in a spaced apart relationship. A sprue support is movably supported between the press station and the sprue cutting station. The sprue support receives one or more arcuate sprues having pluralities of radially extending artificial fingernails supported thereby. The sprue support also receives a nail cap sprue having an arcuate shape and supporting a corresponding plurality of radially extending nail caps. Each artificial nail is constructed to receive a corresponding nail cap in a snap-fit attachment. A space is created between the nail and its nail cap which receives a plurality of ornament objects. The sprue support is movable to the pressing station to snap-fit each nail cap within its underlying artificial nail.