Abstract: A pet toy, in combination, including a containment structure having a longitudinal axis and cross section defining an interior volume. The containment structure, which is preferably collapsible, includes a plurality of containment openings along its longitudinal axis exposing the interior volume to a pet during use of the pet toy, and an electronic component in the form of a hollow shell having a shell opening configured therein. A motor having a rotatable shaft extends toward the opening. A power supply for powering the motor and optional microprocessor, the motor, microprocessor and power supply being supported within the interior of the hollow shell. An attractant is affixed to the rotatable shaft and extends through the shell opening, the microprocessor being programmed to control operation of the motor to cause the attractant to rotate intermittently, the electronic component and attractant being visible to a pet during use of the pet toy.

Abstract: A remote control vehicle, a remote control for use in controlling the vehicle, and an arena in which the vehicle can be operated, via the remote control, to engage stunts and perform acrobatic maneuvers are provided. The remote control has a charging port for receiving and charging a battery configured for use with the remote control vehicle. And, the arena includes stunts and fences disposed along part of an outer portion of the arena. The remote control vehicle is operable, via the remote control, in the arena to engage the stunts and perform acrobatic maneuvers within the arena.

Abstract: A counterfeit-resistant toy housing is provided having a repetitive pattern formed into at least a portion of at least one toy housing surface. The pattern preferably includes first and second regions intertwined with and visibly different from each other. The first region may have a different elevation than the second region, or a different finish, or both. A photoetching chemical is applied to at least a portion of a metal mold, and at least a part of the mold is covered with a cover having a light-transmissible first region and an opaque second region, the first and second regions forming a first design. Light is projected upon the covered metal mold, thereby eroding a section of the mold underneath the first region and forming a first design in the mold. The photoetching steps are repeated to provide different layers. The toy housing component is molded from the patterned mold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for programming an electronic speed controller for a radio controlled model including a programmer for interfacing a personal computer to the RX port of the electronic speed controller. The electronic speed controller software may be updated, modified or replaced through the RX port.

Abstract: An electronic toy memory device is disclosed which may include memory, a processor and may depict a character on the housing. The memory device may store audio files and network addresses. Connecting the memory device to a computer may launch a software application with content associated with the character depicted on the memory device housing. Connecting to a server over the internet may launch additional software applications stored on the server with additional content associated with the character depicted on the housing. The character may be depicted on a shell which is frictionally attached to the housing and further includes accessories such as clothes which may be frictionally attached to the shell.

Abstract: A system for performing an aerial display. The system includes a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a ground control system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and with memory storing a different flight plan for each of the UAVs. The system further includes a marionette with a body and articulatable appendages attached to the body. The body and appendages are supported with tether lines extending between the marionette and the UAVs. Then, during a display time period, the UAVs concurrently execute the flight plans to position and articulate the marionette within a display air space. In some embodiments, the UAVs each is a multicopter, and each of the multicopters includes a local controller operating to move the multicopter through a series of way points defined by the flight plan associated with the multicopter.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of distributing toy objects is provided. The method includes: providing a toy object and a task identifier, the task identifier identifying a task; receiving, via a website, task-completion input from a user; associating the user with a profile, the profile being associated with the toy object; updating the profile to indicate that the task had been performed; identifying reward criteria; determining whether the reward criteria was met; and, upon determining that the reward criteria was met, initializing distribution of a physical reward.

Abstract: An interactive intelligent play set, method and apparatus, is disclosed which includes a principle toy, a plurality of action figures, and/or play accessories. An intelligent play set identifies and tracks action figures and/or play accessories used by a player during a play session, provides interactions based on the specific action figures, accessories, or combinations thereof, used by a player during game play, provides interactions based on the history of how a player has interacted with the set during previous play sessions, and/or enables a player to construct new interactions between the various play pieces of the play set, using basic interactions as building blocks.

Abstract: A composite toy for use with a writing utensil. The composite toy includes a first and second assembly. The first and second assemblies are removeably mutually attachable, and the first and second assemblies are each removeably attachable to a writing utensil.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to systems and methods for encouraging performance of kind acts. A toy object, a task identifier and a code are simultaneously provided to a user. The task includes an instruction to perform a kind act. Instructions further indicate that a user is to input the code into a website upon completing the identified task. Entry of the code causes a reward (e.g., a virtual reward or physical reward) to be distributed (e.g., to the user or to another party).

Abstract: A chorusing toy system includes multiple sound-generating devices. The sound-generating devices each include a storage module, a sound-generating unit, and a circuit module. The storage module stores a role-related datum, an ID datum, and at least a play datum. The circuit module is connected to the storage module and the sound-generating unit, and includes a starting switch and a playing switch. Once the starting switches are turned on, the circuit modules will execute a connection procedure whereby one of the sound-generating devices is defined as a master. Once the playing switches are turned on, the circuit modules will execute a playing procedure whereby the play datum are played by means of a playing unit of the sound-generating devices.

Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for a wireless musical figurine belonging to a set of wireless musical figurines that play audio files in coordination with one another. One system of the musical figurine includes a wireless transceiver utilized to communicate with one or more musical figurines. The musical figurine also includes a set of master audio files of a first quality level, and a set of slave audio files of a second quality level. An audio player plays an audio file from the set of master audio files or the set of slave audio files. A master audio file is played when the musical figurine is initiated in accordance with a user indication, and a slave audio file is played when the musical figurine is initiated by another musical figurine. The musical figurine may also have movement capabilities which may be coordinated with the playing of an audio file to present a dancing figurine.

Abstract: A skate park has a hard top shell formed with skate features drawn down from a top surface of the hardtop shell. The hard top shell has a thickness between 0.2 mm and 1 mm. The hard top shell has a hard top shell inside surface. The hard top shell is pervious to light. A sidewall is formed on a side of the hardtop shell. A paint layer is disposed on the hard top shell inside surface. The skate park may have at least one half pipe. A foil layer may be laminated to the underside of the hardtop shell. The skate park preferably includes at least one bowl recess, but may have two bowl recesses joined at a connecting ridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical implant in the form of an elongated helix wherein at least one part of the helix is preformed in such a manner that it has a secondary structure of identically sized loops which it assumes during implantation at the placement site, with said structure in turn forming at the placement site during implantation a polyhedral tertiary structure, and the polyhedron being provided with at least one additional loop.

Abstract: The invention provides an intellectual training toy with more elaborate idea which comprises disks 12 having an identification portion 20 and a toy main body 40 into which the disks 12 are inserted for use, the toy main body 40 comprising an insertion port switch 44 for detecting the insertion of the disks 12, an identification unit 70 for identifying the identification portions 20 of the disks 12, a sound storage unit for storing a plurality of voice signals which produce a voiced question and a voiced answer and music, a sound output unit for outputting voiced information and music, a disk discharge unit 54 for discharging the disks from the toy main body 40, a discharge port switch 62 for outputting a discharge signal when the disk discharge unit 54 is activated, and a control unit for reading out corresponding voice signals to output the voice signals so readout to the sound output unit.

Abstract: An assembly comprising three or more elements; each element comprises a shape with an opening completely through the element; and each element comprises a plurality of edges, the edges being joined together at angular junctions. Each element links all of the other elements, and each element links the other elements in the same way. The link is formed by a portion of the shape passing through the openings in the other elements, so that the elements form a nested structure, and the elements are interchangeable in the nested structure without altering the nested configuration of the assembly.

Abstract: A variety of toy polariscopes are simpler in design and less costly than precision instruments used in scientific research and stress analysis of materials and structures. The toy polariscopes are designed for a variety of objects that may exhibit photoelastic properties such as glass, plastic, Plexiglas, gel candle material and other gels, and even edible photoelastic objects. They are specially designed for objects of various sizes with a variety of purposes such as objects to enhance learning in a variety of conditions and experiences. Special objects are designed to go with the toy polariscopes such as edible and inedible photoelastic objects, photoelastic candle material, a variety of photoelastic/photoplastic stands capable of a variety of displays in interaction with other designed photoelastic objects capable of a variety of interaction and displays. Other optical phenomena may also be observed.

Abstract: A toy water ball assembly and its method of construction. The toy water ball has a transparent shell that defines an enclosed interior space. At least one partition is placed within the interior space. The partition divides the interior space into a plurality of isolated compartments that can be viewed through the material of the shell. Fill material is provided that is comprised primarily of liquid mixed with solid particulate matter. Each of the isolated compartments is filled with fill material, but not the same fill material. The fill material within at least two of the isolated compartments have different appearances when viewed through the transparent shell. The individual compartments may be separable from the whole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a playing device with which a player can perform more diversified plays. A playing device 1 comprises a beam 11 disposed such that its longitudinal direction is directed laterally and which is configured such that a player Y can move on the outer circumferential surface thereof under a standing state along the longitudinal direction; a first support mechanism and a second support mechanism which are disposed at a distance in the longitudinal direction of the beam 11 for supporting the both end portions of the beam 11, respectively, the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism for supporting the beam 11 such that one or both end portions of the beam 11 can displaces freely in the direction intersecting the longitudinal direction; and a drive mechanism for driving the beam 11 to displace one or both end portions thereof in the intersecting direction.

Abstract: A responsive novelty punching device for use in amusement and the relief of frustration or aggression of computer users, wherein the responsive novelty punching device contains stored audio responses and means for broadcasting the audio responses when the user strikes the responsive novelty punching device. Audio responses will cycle through a variety of languages for amusement and educational purposes, and for the production efficiencies in the case of international distribution and sales. The responsive novelty punching device also contains connectivity means for communicating data to or from a computer, and affixing means for attaching the responsive novelty punching device to a horizontal surface such as a desk. The responsive novelty punching device can be formed in any of a variety of computer-like shapes for use as a “scapegoat” for computer user frustration and will be encased in a resilent, energy-absorbing material to withstand many blows without losing its shape.

Abstract: An amusement item comprising a container filled with compressed air from a geographic location of interest. Compressed air from a geographic region is collected and transported to a manufacturing facility for the production of novelty containers containing the compressed air. Containers are labeled with the region/location from which the compressed air is obtained. Certification and quality is maintained by obtaining records of the chemical make-up of the air at the source and comparing that electronic record to cylinders of air from the geographic location to ensure accuracy of labeling and filling. The amusement items are sold as souvenirs.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a rolled roadway apparatus, a method for making the rolled road way apparatus and a method for using the rolled roadway apparatus.

Abstract: A method for transferring data from a display device to an electronic device includes displaying a visual pattern on the display device. The visual pattern represents the data being transferred. In the electronic device, the visual pattern is received and processed to obtain the data represented by the visual pattern. The visual pattern may be formed by an array of data elements, each data element representing at least one bit of data being transferred to the electronic device. A series of such arrays may be sequentially displayed on the display device. The visual pattern may alternatively be formed by a bar code that represents bits of data being transferred to the electronic device. A series of bar codes may be sequentially displayed on the display device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy bank that includes a toy or toy housing, a money bank, and a computer interface in communication with the money bank. The money bank has a storage compartment; one or more unidirectional slots for receiving coins, dollar bills, or both; a compartment door at the storage compartment; and a processor to calculate an amount of coins, dollar bills, or both. The present invention also pertains to a toy bank that includes a pet carrier and a money bank, wherein the money bank is removably attached to the pet carrier. The present invention further relates to a toy bank that includes a toy and a money bank integrated with the toy. The present invention also includes systems and methods that incorporate the toy bank.

Abstract: A method for making an affordable toy glider and launcher with intrinsic cross-sectional strength and extended useful life, each made from a sheet of corrugated paperboard. The sheets have a patterned layout of a complete set of glider and launcher parts that are printed on a printable side of the corrugated paperboard. All parts are precut and retained in place. The central body (fuselage) has two mirror imaged sides foldable along scored guide lines to form a three sided “U” shaped structure. A nose pack with coin weights used for balance, is placed at the nose section between the sides. A wing and stabilizer cutouts are inserted in slots with tabs used to center and fix the cutouts in place. Included is a pistol grip launcher which is universal in its use for launching all types of toy gliders.

Abstract: A novelty spy kit for the enjoyment of children and adults that includes an electronic spy safe, a mobile fingerprint analyzer, and a covert messaging system. The safe is bifurcated with a first section that features a central processing unit and a pivoting door panel that provides the user access to a simulated palm scanner which facilitates access to the storage area of the second section. A mobile fingerprint analyzer embodied as a wristwatch with a face that displays a working digital clock and is pivotally attached to expose a secret compartment used for analyzing fingerprint samples. The covert messaging system teaches a pair of eyeglasses having red LEDs incorporated therein and stationery that bears alphanumeric indicia randomly arranged thereon. Using a special pen, the user can secretly transcribe a message that can only be viewed under the illumination of the red LEDs projected from the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A miniature toy vehicle serviceable as an eraser and a pencil sharpener is primarily composed of a chassis and a housing combined thereto. A sharpener base for being screwed with a blade is provided at an appropriate position on the chassis, while a cone hole is provided at the side of the sharpener base for receiving a pencil to be sharpened. The front end and the rear end of the chassis are provided with respective wheel axles, the two ends of which are provided with tires, while a driving device is combined to the front or rear wheel axle, for moving on a plane. The housing is made of an eraser material, the side of which has a through hole corresponding to the shape of the cone hole at the sharpener base, thereby the housing can be combined to the chassis to form a toy vehicle.

Abstract: A variety of toy polariscopes are simpler in design and less costly than precision instruments used in scientific research and stress analysis of materials and structures. The toy polariscopes are designed for a variety of objects that may exhibit photoelastic properties such as glass, plastic, Plexiglas, gel candle material and other gels, and even edible photoelastic objects. They are specially designed for objects of various sizes with a variety of purposes such as objects to enhance learning in a variety of conditions and experiences. Special objects are designed to go with the toy polariscopes such as edible and inedible photoelastic objects, photoelastic candle material, a variety of photoelastic/photoplastic stands capable of a variety of displays in interaction with other designed photoelastic objects capable of a variety of interaction and displays. Other optical phenomena may also be observed.

Abstract: A Zen Stick manufactured from a wood selected from the group consisting of Black and White Ebony, Olivewood, Bocote, Cocobolo, Purpleheart, Zebrawood, Tulipwood, Kingwood and a blend of Ebony, Olivewood, Cocobolo and Bocote., having a length of approximately eleven inches and a cylindrical outer surface of approximately one and a quarter inches, the cylindrical surface being highly polished.

Abstract: A mailbox game includes a mailbox having a rectangular container or box with an opening, a lid and a hinge that attaches the lid to the box to cover the opening. The game also includes play stamps having an adhesive backing. The mailbox may have a rotating flag that is attached to the box and there may also be a dial with which to provide a mailbox status of full or empty. The mailbox game includes a method of providing a toy mailbox, mounting the mailbox on or adjacent to a door inside of a residence, depositing mail in the mailbox, and manipulating a signal device to indicate that mail has been deposited into the mailbox. The mailbox game may include writing on a marking area positioned on the mailbox to be viewed by a person passing by the mailbox or depositing mail therein.

Abstract: There is illustrated and claimed the structure and method for performing a certain set of sequences of a toy character. Depending on the programming of a microprocessor and the functioning of various motor means the character can go from a standing position to a sitting position; a standing to a sitting position and a back position and back to a standing position, and a standing to a sitting position, a back position, a rollover position and, eventually, back to a standing position. The character is also capable of performing other functions.

Abstract: A sequencing game is provided with a housing and a microprocessor disposed within the housing. A plurality of manually operable controls are affixed to the housing and are in communication with the microprocessor. The microprocessor generates and sensorially renders a sequence of events, wherein each event is related to one of the manually operable controls. Each manually operable control is externally acutable by a participant for responding to said sequence of signals. The microprocessor further compares the participant's response to said sequence of events for determining the correctness of the participant's response. The difficultly of the game is increased with a motor that drives wheels which move the game while the sequence of events are being sensorially rendered.

Abstract: A hand-held amusement device has a variety of features that encourage manipulative activities in and/or by a person's hand. These features may include various combinations of a base that is configured for rocking back and forth on a support surface; a cylinder that rotates relative to the base; a plunger that telescopes relative to the base; a clip that slides back and forth on the base; a lever that pivots back and forth on the base; a hole that extends through an end of the base to facilitate twirling of the device about a finger; at least one word embossed in braille on the base; and a spherical ball that is rotatably mounted in the base and protrudes outward from the base. The base may also be configured for rotation about as many as three orthogonal axes while supported in respective positions between a person's thumb and an opposing finger.

Abstract: A hollow closed loop has two end sections and intermediate sections. Flexible sheet material is located within one of the intermediate sections remote from the end sections. The flexible sheet material is fabricated of a crinkle material.

Abstract: A snowman kit assembly 10 which includes colored applicators, such as applicators 110, 112, and 114 which allow colored material to be selectively and dynamically created and applied to a snowman or snowman structure 208, thereby allowing one or more designs to be placed upon the snowman or snowman structure 208 in a selective unicolor or multicolor manner, thereby creating an aesthetically pleasing overall appearance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a retractable coiled toy, made of a material having a memory, which has a handle integral with the coil or body of the toy. The slinger is preferably made out of polyurethane, a coiled steel, other plastics or some other material which has memory. The present invention discloses a number of methods for using the coiled toy. The Slinger can be used to wrap around the wrist, like a bracelet. In another use, the slinger may be used as a lasso.

Abstract: A hand-held amusement device has a variety of features that encourage manipulative activities in and/or by a person's hand. These features may include various combinations of a base that is configured for rocking back and forth on a support surface; a cylinder that rotates relative to the base; a plunger that telescopes relative to the base; a clip that slides back and forth on the base; a lever that pivots back and forth on the base; a hole that extends through an end of the base to facilitate twirling of the device about a finger; at least one word embossed in braille on the base; and a spherical ball that is rotatably mounted in the base and protrudes outward from the base. The base may also be configured for rotation about three orthogonal axes while supported in respective positions between a person's thumb and an opposing finger.

Abstract: A computer-related stress relief device is configured to be mounted on a computer component. The device includes a support having a connector that is releasably engageable with the computer component and a punching bag-shaped contact element movably mounted on the support and spaced from the connector. The contact element can include a sound-producing device and/or display indicia.

Abstract: A sinkable fun toy includes a floater body and a counter weight member. The floater body includes a receiving portion, which has a receiving opening and a stand portion, which has at least one leg for supporting the receiving portion. The counter weight member is received in the receiving opening of the receiving portion. The first and second engaging portions are formed between the receiving portion and the counter weight member and being engaged with each other. After assembled, the floater body and counter weight member being sinkable, sink in water, the receiving portion is kept a desired height from the ground of water by the stand portion. Wherein the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are disengaged through pressing the counter weight member, the floater body floats on the water but the counter weight member remains in water.

Abstract: An installing and a removing device for an engine clutch of a remote-controlled toy car respectively install and remove an engine clutch easily, quickly and safely, not hurting a hand of a person or damaging the engine itself, clutch leaves or clutch springs.

Abstract: The domestic animal exerciser is a manually operable handheld device which enables a user to provide his or her domestic animal with the exercise it needs while entertaining both the animal and the user. The device can be used to exercise or entertain domestic animals indoors as well as outdoors, and provides wheelchair confined users a method for exercising and playing with their pets. The user of the domestic animal exerciser grasps the handle of the rod member, which dangles an exercising toy by way of a flexible cord attached through an attachment hole at the tope end of the rod member, and which attaches to the exercising toy through connective holes in the exercising toy. By moving around the rod member, the user can control the movement of the exercising toy, which will entice the domestic animal causing the animal to chase, lunge, and pull at the exercising toy.

Abstract: A hand-held remote control device includes a left hand grip portion and a substantially mirror image right hand grip portion, the two portions being pivotable with respect to one another to activate a signal generator to remotely control an operation of an amusement device such as reconfiguration of or stunt by a toy vehicle.

Abstract: A consumer electronics device 10 comprises a housing 12. A control panel 16 is arranged on the housing 12. The control panel 16 has a plurality of control keys 18 having an outline shape approximating that of a part of a predetermined cartoon eharacter.

Abstract: A novelty comprising a fan member defining an enclosure and having at least one support to the rotably mount a fan which is of lightweight construction and which rotatively moves to fluid impingement thereon such as from air and wherein the fan member is of see through material so that the fan is visible to an observer.

Abstract: A steel toy disk has patterns or designs printed on an upper surface thereof, and includes a curled and upward protruded rim and a raised central portion formed through punching. A top of the raised central portion is located between a bottom of the steel toy disk and a top of the curled rim. The raised central portion produces a three-dimensional effect on the printed patterns or designs, and gives the steel toy disk an increased structural strength to protect the steel toy disk from deformation under impact of an external force.

Abstract: A container is adapted to taste of nursling with containing tissue papers or the like, and adapted to age of the nursling. The container is formed with a container body defining a receptacle portion receiving therein a content and opening at an upper edge thereof, and a lid body engaged with the opening upper edge of the container in a condition closing the opening upper edge of the container. A toy member is attached to at least one of the container body and the lid body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toy article which is, among other things, suitable as a collector's item and/or for use in games which toy article comprises a handle and a coupling piece for effecting a connection with a second toy article, which coupling piece is attached to said handle via a connecting element, which gives way when a predetermined force or torque is exerted thereon.

Abstract: A device for coupling tubular members including a sheet member having a first end and a second end where the first end and the second end are operatively arranged to overlap one another to form a substantially cylindrically shaped coupling, an abutment member mounted to the sheet member proximate the second end thereof, a male threaded member, a female member pivotably mounted proximate the first end of the sheet member and arranged for pivoting rotation about a pivot point, where the female member is arranged to threadably engage the threaded male member, and the male member is operatively arranged to abut the abutment member, wherein the male threaded member is operatively arranged to rotate in a first direction to abut the abutment member and expand the substantially cylindrically shaped coupling.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for simulating visual depth in a concatenated image of a remote field of action. A vision system provides multiple video camera fields of view covering a visual space of a field of action. Video image fields of view are divided into clockwise and counterclockwise sub fields of view. The clockwise sub fields of view and the counterclockwise sub fields of view cover the visual space of a field of action. Sub fields of view are concatenated into clockwise and counterclockwise images of the field of action capable of simulating visual depth.

Abstract: A package amusement device for producing sound or light upon interaction with a package, comprising: packaging material, a detection apparatus coupled with the packaging material for detecting interaction with the packaging material, a microprocessor apparatus coupled to the packaging material and electronically connected to the detection apparatus for generating a pre-programmed signal with respect to the type of interaction, an amplifying apparatus electronically connected to the microprocessor for amplifying the signal from the microprocessor, and a sense-detectible signal generating apparatus electronically connected to said amplifying apparatus.