Abstract: A toy train tanker car is positioned on tracks alongside a liquid transfer storage facility. A motor driven loading platform is mounted on a supporting frame. The motor is coupled through gearing and a crank arm follower to move the pivotable loading platform up and down over the tanker car. A figure of an attendant carrying a hose nozzle is positioned at the end of the platform to simulate the transfer of fuel to the tanker car.

Abstract: A modular house toy comprising a plurality of stacked room modules in the form of open-sided boxes, including a triangular peak module and open deck modules, all comprising stiff wood panels that are covered with felt, and an array of felt-covered furnishing accessories having felt external surfaces to be positioned in the modules using the adhesive qualities of the felt. The accessories include flat felt cut-outs with printed designs for application to walls and floors in essentially two-dimensional form, and three dimensional furnishings that are covered with sewn or stitched felt and filled with stuffing such as batting or foam plastic, some being stiffened with paperboard. These belt accessories include not only chairs, beds, tables, a bathtub and the like, but also dolls simulating an entire family and domestic pets, the people having wire internal armatures of flexible wire.

Abstract: A toy liquid storage tank includes an exterior cylindrical tank having a central vertical guide pole and a horizontally disposed flat roof. A motor gear drive mechanism linked to a pair of oppositely disposed cam lift arms raise and lower the roof along the guide pole. Roller wheels at the ends of the cams engage the roof to provide a smooth motion.

Abstract: Toy figures carry cargo items from one building to another and return without the items to appear to have unloaded the items. This is achieved with an electric motor driving gears connected to two parallel belts moving in opposite directions between the buildings at opposite ends of a platform. Duplicate figures are secured on each belt with one set of figures moving in one direction carrying items and the other set moving in the other direction not carrying items. Figures on the upper surfaces of the belts rotate about roller supports at the ends and are returned inverted along the lower belt surfaces. The belt ends and lower surfaces are obscured by the end buildings and side walls so that only the figures on the upper belts are seen moving in opposite directions with and without loads to provide the desired illusion.

Abstract: A modular doll house has interconnectable walls, floors and roofs that are held together by a variety of connectors. The connectors of the modular doll house include tabs which slidably engage the interconnectable walls, floors and roofs and can be easily manipulated by children to assemble and disassemble the modular doll house. Specifically, the modular doll house includes a first structural member having a first surface and a first groove disposed in the first surface and a second structural member having a second surface and a second groove disposed in the second surface. Additionally, the modular doll house has a rigid connector including a first tab adapted to slidably engage the first groove and a second tab adapted to slidably engage the second groove to connect the first structural member to the second structural member.

Abstract: A modular house toy includes a fixed supporting structure made of a solid floor, a solid ceiling, a solid back wall connecting the floor to the ceiling, and an open arch connecting the floor to the ceiling. The back wall and/or the arch permanently connect the floor to the ceiling in respective connection planes. A modular house toy configuration includes at least two fixed supporting structures. One fixed supporting structure is removably connected to another in six positions. Preferably, the floor and the ceiling have the same shape and the back wall and the arch have the same shape to allow repetitious and modular interlocking of one modular house toy to another module house toy. Wall and arch extensions are inserted into floor depressions and other wall and arch extensions are inserted into ceiling depressions to connect the floor to the ceiling.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a contractile toy structure having a building or figure bodily shape. The toy structure according to the invention comprises one or more sets of resilient supporting mechanisms and a plurality of lock mechanisms. The resilient supporting mechanism makes the toy structure contractile and the lock mechanism holds the toy in a contracted state after the resilient supporting mechanisms are compressed. Through changes between contracted and extended states, the toy can display different postures. In addition, the invention has the advantage of reduced space requirement in transportation due to its contractility that has an effect similar to a foldable or compressible characteristic and thus provides convenience in use.

Abstract: A toy includes a toy proper and accessories. The toy proper includes a processing unit having a microprocessor or a microcontroller incorporated therein. An autonomous electrical supply supplies the processing unit with electrical energy. An assembly of at least one of a sensor and an actuator connected to the processing unit carries out at least one type of function. An inductive coupler is connected to the processing unit. The accessories associated with the toy proper each include at least one inductive label for interacting electromagnetically with the inductive coupler so that a current of defined frequency flows through said at least one inductive coupler connected to said at least one processing unit and said inductive coupler exchanges with said inductive labels binary data corresponding to phase or amplitude states of the frequency modulation.

Abstract: The present invention is an A-frame bracket having a rectangular top, and two rectangular side walls that each extend at an angle downwardly from the rectangular top, wherein each side wall has an integrally formed flange forming an “L”-shaped wall for receiving wooden legs that form an A-frame.

Abstract: A play structure having a header connecting the tops of two side supports such that the side supports are spaced to define a pathway. Streamers hang from the header into the pathway and textured protrusions attached to the side supports extend into the pathway. The streamers may be bead chain, plastic strips, or the like. The textured protrusions may be spheres, feathers, fibrous bristles, or the like.

Abstract: A box for holding contents during delivery to a user contains play graphics associated with a play activity of a child, thus encouraging reuse of the box as a toy by children. In one embodiment, the box contains pre-printed play graphics on the inside of the box and is of sufficient size so as to allow a significant portion of the child to enter the box while the child performs the play activity. In this embodiment, the original logos displayed on the box are maintained. In another embodiment, the box contains at least some graphics to be used to reconfigure the box according to a predetermined configuration associated with the play activity. The box is reconfigured for play, either alone or in combination with one or more other boxes. The play graphics may supplement or supplant the original logos on the box.

Abstract: A one-piece molded plastic vehicular enclosure for children is disclosed. The vehicular enclosure, which can either be a car or truck configuration, has a length substantially greater than its width and height. The enclosure includes opposing top and bottom surfaces and opposing side surfaces inner connecting the top and bottom surfaces. The enclosure further includes opposing front and rear surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces and side surfaces. The rear surface includes a rear entry opening for ingress and egress of children into and out of the enclosure. The rear entry opening is defined by a cylindrical extension projecting from the rear surface. The rear entry opening has a height and width substantially equal to the distance between the top and bottom surfaces to facilitate ingress and egress into the enclosure by children. Preferably, the rear entry opening is sufficiently large to permit two children to pass one another during ingress and egress relative to the enclosure.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided having at least one lower panel, each panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material substantially covering the frame member to form the panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. The fabric assumes the unfolded orientation of its frame member, and each panel further includes a first side, a second side, a bottom side and a top side. The first side of one panel is coupled to the second side of an adjacent panel. The collapsible structure according to the present invention further includes an upper panel having a bottom side coupled to the top side of one of the lower panels. In other embodiments, at least two upper panels are provided, with the upper panels provided above the lower panels. The respective panels can be coupled to each other using stitching and/or detachable connectors, or by crossing the frame members of the panels at adjacent left, right, top or bottom sides.

Abstract: A structure-forming construction element for a toy log building set, such as those sold under the well known “Lincoln Logs”. The construction element, typically a molding of plastic material, is formed with a plurality of adjacent sockets for the reception and gripping of log elements in parallel, side-by-side relation. In a typical form, the construction element is positioned on a support, and the log elements are oriented vertically in the sockets provided. A second, similar construction element may be placed on top of the upper ends of the logs. Side walls of the sockets can be notched to provide a castellated appearance, such that a structure with vertically spaced construction elements and vertical log elements has the appearance of a castle tower.

Abstract: A modular house toy comprising a plurality of stacked room modules in the form of open-sided boxes, including a triangular peak module and open deck modules, all comprising stiff wood panels that are covered with felt, and an array of felt-covered furnishing accessories having felt external surfaces to be positioned in the modules using the adhesive qualities of the felt. The accessories include flat felt cut-outs with printed designs for application to walls and floors in essentially two-dimensional form, and three dimensional furnishings that are covered with sewn or stitched felt and filled with stuffing such as batting or foam plastic, some being stiffened with paperboard. These belt accessories include not only chairs, beds, tables, a bathtub and the like, but also dolls simulating an entire family and domestic pets, the people having wire internal armatures of flexible wire.

Abstract: A toy building set comprising walls (1, 2) having at least one door opening (12, 13) which extends from the lower edge (15, 16) of the walls (1, 2,) and upwards in the position of use of the walls (1, 2) at a height and with a width corresponding to a door, said toy building set additionally comprising at least one door element (10) and one window element (2, 3), said toy building set comprising a door frame (11) which has a height and a width corresponding to the door opening (12, 13), said door frame (11) having coupling means for releasable, fixed mounting of the door frame in the door opening by means of complementary coupling means (17, 25) located at the wall opening (12, 13), said door element (10) having hinge parts (26) for releasable mounting in complementary hinge parts in the door opening (12, 13) or the door frame (11), said toy building set additionally comprising at least one window frame (8, 9) which has a width and a height corresponding to the width and the height of the door frame (11), sai

Abstract: Starting from flat partly assembled components, this shelter, when erected, includes tubular roof-reinforcing and attachment beams disposed against roof segments and sidewalls.

Abstract: Children's game structure having two modular parts (1) and (2), of an arbitrary number which combine to form a number of ogival arches (5) (5a) (5b) (5c) and which are joined together in line one after the other simulating the rings of a centipede and configuring a tunnel fitted at both ends with flat, vertical parts (17) and (18) representing the centipede's head and tail, with openings (19) and (20) for the children to enter and exit the centipede. The game structure is applicable for children's games of the type that allow the children to crawl through the inside or on top of the outside of the tunnel and the structure is easy to assemble and disassemble for storage as it only requires a small amount of storage space and no tools.

Abstract: A portable child's amusement and educational center comprises a tent suitable for children's play of the type generally having flexible walls supported by a frame and a portal for entering and exiting, and a learning board for educational learning attached to the tent. The learning board is removable and interchangeable, and may contain educational exercises, allow for writing on its surface, or for attachment of alphanumeric characters or figures. The learning board is removably contained in a transparent pocket assembly preferably provided with transparent sub-pockets for containing various children's play articles bearing corresponding indicia.

Abstract: A foldable toy storage container includes a base member, a plurality of side members and a top member which are hinged together. Each member is adapted to selectively receive, a releasable, replaceable scenery forming panel on at least one face thereof. The base member, side members and top member are movable between a first position forming a substantially box-shaped toy storage container and a second position forming a flat substantially rectangular play area with at least some of the scenery panels exposed.

Abstract: A modular spiral staircase within a surrounding enclosure for indoor playground equipment is disclosed. The modular spiral staircase includes individual stair treads arranged in a spiral pattern within the surrounding enclosure. The individual stair treads are vertically connected to one another and are circumferentially connected to the surrounding enclosure. Preferably, arcuate tread segments each having a plurality of integrally connected individual stair treads are provided. The individual stair treads are laterally offset from each other and are circumferentially arranged in a spiral pattern about an associated supporting central post. The surrounding enclosure includes enlarged spaced lower and upper openings that are aligned with the modular spiral staircase to facilitate entry and exit of a user.

Abstract: A transformable playset is reversibly configurable from a first environmental scene into a second environmental scene. A single actuator initiates reversible transformation via configuring means contained in the playset.

Abstract: A portable child's amusement and educational center comprises a tent suitable for children's play of the type generally having flexible walls supported by a frame and a portal for entering and exiting, and a learning board for educational learning attached to the tent. The learning board is removable and interchangeable, and may contain educational exercises, allow for writing on its surface, or for attachment of alphanumeric characters or figures. The learning board is removably contained in a pocket assembly, which may further preferably comprise sub-pockets for containing various child's play articles.

Abstract: A log assembly set provides an assortment of logs and gable pieces. On opposite sides, each regular log and locking log has notches spaced an end length from each end and a separation length apart from each other. Primarily used to form a base upon which to build a structure, each floor plate log has these notches on one side but is flat on its other side Each locking log has on one side a recess section between each notch. The logs are designed to connect perpendicularly to each other via notch interfacing to form walls wherein the logs lie one longitudinally atop another. Floor boards form flooring between a pair of opposed walls. Each wall can incorporate locking logs such that each locking log disposed in one wall is coplanar with another locking log disposed in the opposite wall. Each floor board can be lockingly retained via the recess sections with each end of the board being retained between the recess-bearing middle section of a locking log and a non-recess-bearing middle section of another log.

Abstract: A toy playset is fabricated of a tent like fabric cover to represent a fanciful depiction of an anthill. The tent-like cover is formed about a frontal opening which facilitates viewing of the enclosure interior. A base secured to the tent-like enclosure further supports a vertically extending trunk which in turn supports the upper portion of the tent-like structure together with a platform. The platform further supports a table in a manner facilitating raising or lowering the table. A plurality of projectile launchers are supported by the table. A spring loaded catapult launcher is positioned upon the outer portion of the base and a ball guiding member extends downwardly from an aperture formed in the table to provide a ball rolling path which deposits a ball into the catapult causing a launch of the ball. Additional projectile launchers are provided on the supporting base. The fabric utilized on the tent-like structure is preferably translucent or otherwise light transmissive in character.

Abstract: A device for supporting a coupling between at least two toy vehicle track sections. The device includes a retractable connector support and a support housing. The retractable connector support is an extensible body produced from a rigid material. The retractable connector support can be positioned so that it engages the coupling. The support housing is adapted for receiving the retractable connector support and is placed adjacent the coupling.

Abstract: A toy building construction kit includes a plurality of floor defining elements, connectors for interconnecting the floor defining elements, a plurality of support pillar elements for interconnecting adjacent floors, and partition elements adapted to be received between the support pillar elements to define walls. A particularly rigid interconnection of the floor defining elements is achievd by using connecting elements and an arrangement of connecting lugs and recesses. The connecting lugs are T-shaped and fit tightly within corresponding recesses.

Abstract: A building set for a toy building comprising a number of building module frames (1,1a,1b,2) and a plurality of fittings (10,17,18), and wherein each of the building module frames (1,1a,1b,2) comprises a bottom plate (3,4,19) with a superstructure that defines the walls and ceiling of the building module frame (1,1a,1b,2), and wherein each bottom plate (3,4,19) is provided with coupling means (12) for interconnecting adjoining building module frames (1,1a,1b,2). By arranging the coupling means (12) on the top surface of the bottom plate (3,4,19) and by arranging the coupling means (12) to be releasably interconnected with complementary coupling means (11) on the underside of the fittings (10,17,18), a stable and secure coupling is obtained that possesses much holding force without much force being required to interconnect the building module frames.

Abstract: A play material container includes a base having an interior cavity, a sidewall and a cookie-cutter edge defining a predetermined shape. A lid is configured to be snap-fitted upon the base to provide container closure. An extrusion die is formed in the container base sidewall which is capped by a resiliently supported cap secured to the container lid. The container lid defines an upper surface supporting a plurality of open face press molds. The cookie-cutter shape, the press mold elements, and the extrusion die aperture are preferably coordinated in accordance with a common theme such as a food article or the like.

Abstract: The modular lattice substructure for a playing structure, such as a toy building set, includes a planar frame having a plurality of exterior corners and a column having a height greater than the height of the frame. The column includes a lower portion and one of the lower portion of the column and a corner of the frame have a receptive connector thereon for removable attachment to a protrusion connector on the other of the lower portion of the column and a corner of the frame. In this manner, a single frame can be attached to a plurality of columns, and a single column can be attached to a plurality of frames in order to form a modular lattice substructure for a playing structure.

Abstract: The modular lattice substructure for a playing structure, such as a toy building set, includes elongate beams, elongate joists, and columns having a height greater than the height of the elongate beams and joists. The sides of the columns have a protrusion connector removably attachable to a slot connector in the ends of the elongate beams and the ends of the elongate joists.

Abstract: An improved modular construction for children to play.Such comprises modular corner parts (1) including extensions (2) and (3) that form guides for sliding and retaining the edges (4) of modular parts (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) and (10) to form right-angled connections and make up prismatic structures, such parts having a relief imitating dressed stone and an embattled profile (12) that make them appear as a mediaeval castle. The said parts have window (14) and door (13) spaces for the child to gain access into the structure, and raised platforms (34) leading to the outside through a slide (31).The invention is useful for forming modular constructions designed for children to play, and are mounted without the assistance of means other than those built in the actual parts.

Abstract: A toy bridge comprising a stand and, supported thereby, a bridge road element having a roadway on each of two opposite flat sides. The stand is turnable and can optionally be placed on a base in a first or second position, in which the bridge road element is arranged at a first or a second distance from the base and its one or other flat side faces upwards. A supporting yoke is arranged at each end of the bridge to form a support for a ramp road element connected to the bridge road element. The supporting yoke is pivotable relative to the bridge road element by the force of gravity between a first and a second stop position, in which it forms a subjacent support for the ramp road element when the stand is in its first and its second position, respectively.

Abstract: A modular structure for constructing houses is designed for children to play. The structure includes moulded material panels which are connected with the assistance of corner parts through conjugated members built into the panels. The panels have an outer embossed surface resembling stonework, windows and door openings in which the relevant leaves or panes are articulated. The facade parts form a top angle for supporting saddle roof parts above. The modular structure is used for mounting houses for children to play within and it is accessible for children. The house may also have auxiliary rotatable simulated domestic elements, such as a vertical mirror that rotates down to be a horizontal table top.

Abstract: A modular construction system and modular member are provided for the construction of concatenated structures having interconnected, overlapping, offset or parallel courses. The modular members are provided with substantially planar upper and lower surfaces with the thickness, width and hole spacing of each modular member being predetermined and interdependent. The modular members present holes which receive connectors, and may have holes presenting a plurality of bore diameters. The members may be cut perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member midway between adjacent holes to provide compatible modular member segments. The complementally shaped connectors are received in the holes and may include mechanical barbs or threads, or separate retainers for use with the connectors inhibit preventing vertical separation of overlapping adjacent modular members.

Abstract: A building set for a toy building comprising a number of building modules (1) which each defines a space, said building modules (1) being so designed that they may be stacked or arranged next to each other as desired for the construction of single- or multi-storey toy buildings, and having means (6,7) for releasably engaging with one or more wall elements (5) in the sides of the building modules (1) irrespectively of the mutual positioning of the building modules (1). Since the columns (3) support girders (4) which define the periphery of the top plane of the building modules, said girders (4) being so arranged that unimpeded access to the building module interior (1) is provided, it is now possible to construct toy buildings with more different plan arrangements compared to the prior art without impeding the access to the building module interiors.

Abstract: According to the present invention a building element comprises a generally planar panel defining at least one substantially straight side end and a first connecting lug extending co-planarly to the panel from the substantially straight side end. The first connecting lug extends along only a portion of said straight side end, and a slot is provided in the form of an elongate aperture extending partly into the first connecting lug or partly into the panel adjacent to the first connecting lug. The slot extends adjacent to the straight side end and parallel thereto, and the slot is open at one end thereof. The arrangement is such that two building elements with slots being open at opposite ends can be attached to each other by positioning the panels at right angles to each other and sliding the slots over each other in a direction along the straight side ends in order that the slots engage the elements. The invention also relates to structures formed by using the above elements.

Abstract: A building unit for constructing a structure, the unit being in the shape of a generally cylindrical log formed by a light-weight, resilient core encased snugly in a fabric covering have the same shape as the core.

Abstract: A new Doll House Swivel Basement Add-On System for providing a basement in combination with a swivel base for an existing doll house thereby allowing a user to conveniently access all sides of the existing doll house. The inventive device includes a basement structure, a swivel base, a vehicle ramp, a porch, snap-on stairs, and a securing rim. The securing rim is for engaging a bottom portion of the exiting doll house. The swivel base allows the basement structure to rotate along with the existing doll house to allow the user access to all sides of the existing doll house.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided that include arcade-styled games for the fun and entertainment of both adults and children. These collapsible structures can be easily and quickly folded and collapsed into a compact configuration. The collapsible structures have at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame member to form a panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, with the fabric assuming the unfolded orientation of its associated frame member.

Abstract: A treehouse play set for use with action figures includes a tree-shaped base having a hollow trunk portion and a treehouse platform attached to the trunk portion, and further includes an elevator which is slidably movable on the exterior surface of the trunk portion between a first lowered position wherein the elevator is adjacent a supporting surface and a second raised position wherein the elevator is generally co-planar with the treehouse platform. The play set further includes a tree-growing mechanism disposed within the trunk portion to simulate growing action of the tree when the elevator is moved from the lowered position to the raised position. The tree growing mechanism includes a plurality of elongate branch members which are attached to the top portion of a piston which is slidably received within the trunk portion of the base.

Abstract: A method, compatible with existing re-usable space shuttle vehicles, for the fabrication and assembly of large modular orbiting structures in space providing gravity-free and artificial gravity environments, using a plurality of prefabricated, fully collapsible, multi-sided pod module enclosures from lightweight laminated material with significant structural integrity, transported into space in their high density storage mode, dispensed and expanded from a delivery apparatus and formed into voluminous structural enclosures by employing the use of a series of interior guide and tension cables, and with all such assembly work performed in a pressurized environment with little need for space suit activity.

Abstract: A toy castle formed from a plurality of assembly pieces includes a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. Four corner towers connecting the castle walls. A gate tower is connected to the front wall and extends away from the interior of the castle. A central keep is connected to the rear wall and extends into the interior of the castle. A plurality of wall walks suspended from the front, side and rear walls extend around the inside perimeter of the castle walls. Each assembly piece is formed with interlocking elongated slots for connection with other assembly pieces, such that no special tools or fasteners are required.

Abstract: A soft sculpture toy apparatus having one or more storage slots for a compact disc and/or cassette tape and a book. The apparatus also includes one or more storage cavities located within the apparatus having a storage flap for storing a plurality of toys used with the apparatus. Finally, the apparatus may include a satchel for storing and transporting the apparatus and the plurality of toys.

Abstract: A construction kit for toy building structures includes a plurality of basic planar logs having a slightly rounded edge on the lower face and male couplings on the lateral ends thereof. A plurality of alternative planar logs with a brick like patterned surface and male couplings on the lateral ends thereof are interchangeable with the above mentioned logs. The logs may be interconnected with angular connecting blocks having female receiving slots on four adjacent sides with a recessed area and a raised neck on opposing ends to accommodate adjoining blocks. The plurality of planar logs may be interconnected with architectural fixtures having receiving slots on the lateral edges. Recessed areas at angular points of the singular roof unit interconnects with the raised neck of the connecting blocks to form the skeletal structure. Raised receiving slots on opposing sides of the angular roof top and indentions along the roof line accommodate roof fixtures.

Abstract: A toy igloo construction for children consisting of a shell that is designed to collect falling snow. The shell serves as a support for the snow igloo and in addition may serve as a toy igloo in the absence of snow.

Abstract: A trackway toy featuring a powered vehicle for movement along sections of track and action stations which may be in the form of an elevator and a crane in the vicinity of the trackway and provided with a movable structure for attracting the attention of the child, and a mechanism for stopping the vehicle at the action station and for using the power of the vehicle to activate movement of the movable structure of the action station.

Abstract: A play house for use by children to play with dolls or toy figurines. It has a base, a plurality of lateral walls and a roof which altogether define an openable enclosure externally shaped as a house. It also has one or more floor members within the enclosure, each of which has an upper surface provided with a plurality of identical connecting elements, preferably in the form of cylindrical studs, that extend upwardly therefrom. The connecting elements are sized and positioned to fit into, and retain construction toy blocks capable of being assembled with other construction toy blocks provided with the same connecting elements. Advantageously, the floor members are detachably mounted within the enclosure to allow the construction toy blocks to be assembled therewith outside the enclosure.

Abstract: The PLAYTOWN CENTER is a design consisting of three upright panels which create three spaces for play. Each space provides a shelf to put things on or to work on, a window to look through or to use as a slot, and ample wall space. The structure includes accessories to help bring to life an ideal playing atmosphere for one or many more children.

Abstract: The recreational equipment junction box of the invention comprises a quarter cylindrical hollow box which may be modified and configured in various ways to adapt to the designed application. Primary modifications include number and location of connected tubes, windows and ventilator panels. A further modified use for the junction box is as a control center, simulating the appearance of a vehicle cockpit.