Abstract: The Invention is a collection of snap, knob and other interfaces on basic shapes comprised of cubes, boxes and cups (cylinders) that fit together in versatile ways to empower builders with compact pieces. The basic shapes can fit into themselves a variety of different ways to make their constructions stronger, to make them store in a more compact and strong manner, or to occupy more space or hold food or liquids. The snaps, knobs and hooks, and the basic shapes of the pieces themselves, are all designed to maximize versatile utility that can be made with flexible pieces (like rubber or flexible plastic), rigid materials (like ceramics, cast iron or glass), and combinations of flexible and rigid materials. The combinations can also be made at different strengths because the hardness of the interfaces can be adjusted to have a secure fit, a loose fit, or a moderately strong fit.

Abstract: The invention is a container comprised of two or more sections that are held together at an interface by one or more joints or seams. Decorative exterior layers can cover or otherwise obscure the seams, or the joints can be obscured or made inconspicuous. Two sections of the container each have a cord that is attached to the exterior side of the sections on opposite sides of the container, and a ring is attached to each cord so that when pulled, the sections of the container separate to reveal the interior of the container. A flexible connector is attached to the sections of the container at its interior side so when the container is pulled open, the flexible connector extends from a folded arrangement to an unfolded arrangement while the sections remain connected, and a message holder attached to the flexible connector and extending between the sections is revealed.

Abstract: A play set includes a molded shell which includes at least two contoured panels and at least one hinge assembly is provided. The play set may optionally further include a figurine. The molded shell may be configured to have the appearance of a garment. Preferably, the molded shell provides a natural appearance of a garment when mounted onto the figurine.

Abstract: A separable combined toy spinning top, comprising a main spinning top and an auxiliary spinning top, wherein the main spinning top comprises a spinning top cover (1), a main spinning top piece (2), a spinning top shaft sleeve (3) and a spinning tip (4); the auxiliary spinning top comprises an auxiliary spinning top piece (5), a shaft sleeve body (6) and the spinning tip (4). The upper part of the auxiliary spinning top is provided with an elastic mechanism, and the main spinning top, flexibly connected onto the top of the auxiliary spinning top, is capable of disconnecting from the auxiliary spinning top and ejecting away via the elastic mechanism when hindered during rotation so that the main spinning top and the auxiliary spinning top rotate independently of each other.

Abstract: An assembly for creating a three dimensional exterior structure incorporates a plurality of bodies inter-assembled via engaging tongue and groove profiles to create at least one of a multi-tier stepped or extending walkway surface. Each of the bodies further exhibits a hollowed interior to facilitate in-filling of a compactible material in order to weight said bodies during assembly. Either or both of thermal generating elements or effect lighting can be incorporated into one or more of the bodies. The bodies can also include tiered or stackable step blocks, each exhibiting an interior ledge for supporting a thermally conducting insert shelf or pad, additional rectangular assembled blocks providing tongue and groove engagement and supporting the underside of the step blocks.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for a reconfigurable toy includes a base component and a side component movably connected to the base component. The toy includes a main body and an extendable member movably connected to the main body. The toy is reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the extendable member is retracted relative to the main body and a second configuration in which the extendable member is extended relative to the main body. The main body of the toy is coupled to the base component and the extendable member of the toy is coupled to the side component, so that the toy is reconfigurable between its first configuration and its second configuration while remaining coupled to the packaging assembly.

Abstract: A stackable ride-on toy includes a generally hollow body featuring a saddle, a handle and a primarily open bottom. A number of casters are mounted to the body by shrouds positioned adjacent to the primarily open bottom. The saddle includes a saddle valley and saddle peak that are ergonomically sized and shaped. The saddle also serves as a stacking surface adapted to stack the ride-on toy with similar ride-on toys in a nested configuration.

Abstract: A novelty toy having a body with a concealed basket compartment creating a cavity to house, store, secure, and conceal novelty items. The toy further includes a detachable cover to conceal the cavity when the cover is attached to the body and reveal the cavity when removed. The novelty toy also includes a removably changeable housing insert assembly embedded within the cavity having several attachment components which include a light source, a changeable housing insert template, a changeable inner insert template, an insert cover template and an insert ramp accessory. The cavity and insert assembly is used to display, store, house, secure templates with indicia including but not limited to arts and crafts, traditional family, learning and sport activity games. The toy body may be in the form of an animal-like, humanoid, holiday figure, mascot, icon or any characters attracted, known or recognizable to children or adults.

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 vehicle, a toy assembly device and a related method includes a toy body having a plurality of component members, and a plurality of support frame members respectively supporting the component members. The component members and the support frame members have respective engaging portions that can engage and disengage in a horizontal direction. Each of the support frame members has a fitting part provided thereon for connecting the support frame members to one another. Each of the component members has a fitting portion provided thereon for connecting the components members to one another. When the support frame members, each with a component member supported thereon, are connected to one another through the fitting parts, the component members are connected to one another by the fitting portions to form the toy body, so that the toy body can engage with or disengage from the support frame members connected to one another.

Abstract: A storage housing is provided for stowing a remote control toy. The housing comprises a substantially box shaped body with an interior compartment. The compartment has a platform for movement between two positions, and a door for moving between an open and closed position. There is a remote controller for operating the platform and door in a selected manner and also for operating the remote controlled toy. The housing can additionally be part of a vehicle and have wheels.

Abstract: Apparatus including at least three 3-dimensional shapes, a first one of the 3-dimensional shapes being rotatably supported within a second one of the 3-dimensional shapes, the second one of the 3-dimensional shapes being rotatably supported within a third one of the 3-dimensional shapes, at least one of the 3-dimensional shapes including an opening capable of connecting at least one of the shapes to another one of the shapes.

Abstract: A three-dimensional puzzle and interlocking system having a set of interlocking elements capable of being joined together to form a piece of a puzzle game that constitutes a three-dimensional pictorial representation of a structure or object. In one embodiment, the set of interlocking elements comprises a first element that interlocks with another matching piece. The first and the second elements are provided with image-bearing surfaces that constitute individual pictorial entities contributing to a complete representation of the structure or object.

Abstract: A toy bat and ball set is provided. The bat may include a shell having a proximate portion formed as a handle, and a distal portion formed in the shape of a barrel with an outer hitting surface, the distal portion including an opening on a distal end leading to a void formed in an interior region of the shell of the bat, the opening being bounded at least partially around a perimeter of the opening by a lip. The ball may be a resiliently deformable ball able to be deformed to a reduced diameter that is smaller than the opening, such that the ball can be inserted through the opening into the void in the shell of the bat, and expanded within the void, to thereby be secured within a ball-receiving region of the void by the lip.

Abstract: A building set includes a plurality of building components. The components may be configured so that one or more predefined structures may be constructed with a set of the components. For example, the set of components may be configured any number of predefined structures may be constructed, such as a table and chairs, a boat, a plane, and so on. The components may be made from a composition including polyolefin. The polyolefin may have a density in the range of about 1 pound per cubic foot (lb/ft3) to about 9 lb/ft3. As such, the components are compressible, resilient, and elastic. One or more of the components may include a first retaining element, and one or more of the components may include a second retaining element. The retaining elements are configured to engage together for securing or coupling the components together.

Abstract: A collapsible ball game practice device is comprised of a plurality of sections, each section above a lower section being substantially collapsible into the lower section. Detent structure is provided on an upper portion of each lower section and a lower portion of each upper section to secure each upper section when raised to its raised condition. A mounting structure is provided on the bottom of the lowermost section for releasably securing the device to a basketball playing surface. Arms may be rotated to various positions. The arms may be collapsed and slid on a carrier into the uppermost section. A head structure may also be slid into the uppermost section. The sections may be collapsed such that all of them may be collapsed into the lowest section. A handle is provided in the top of the head structure for carrying the entire assembly. The collapsed device may be easily transported and/or stored. The device is particularly useful as a defensive dummy in practicing the games of basketball and volleyball.

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: The present invention discloses a combinational storable decoration structure that combines detachable components including a head portion, a shoulder portion, a body portion, a leg portion, and a hand portion into a decoration structure. The storing characteristic of the decoration structure allows users to store each detachable component into the body portion to form a cylindrical body so as to facilitate the storage and transportation of the decoration structure.

Abstract: Block pieces are capable of combining with other, basic geometric building block pieces to form three-dimensional models. The basic building block piece has alternating offset layers of a flat, geometric member with uniform thickness, to form a plurality of ridges and grooves to enable the desired variety of connection configurations with other, basic geometric building block pieces, to form various three-dimensional structures. The variety of geometric shapes and corresponding interlocking joint surfaces provide for increased structural possibilities over the prior art. In addition, the plurality of ridges and grooves provide for unlimited combinations of slidable connecting interlocking joints. In one embodiment, completed structural forms use the various geometrically angled pieces to create unique aesthetic patterns and relationships.

Abstract: A simulated character module and method of operation are presented. The simulated character module includes a processor, a display operably coupled to the processor and a communication device operably coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to control a simulated character, and an image associated with the simulated character is displayable on the display. Further, the image is displayable on a second display of a second module to simulate movement of the simulated character to the second module. The module communicates with the second module using the communication device. Further, the image is not displayed on the display of the module if the image is displayed on the second display of the second module.

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 kit of decorative pumpkins is disclosed where one of the pumpkins incorporates a rear opening large enough to allow the other pumpkins comprising the kit to be introduced therethrough for convenient storage within the one pumpkin. Each of the pumpkins can also incorporate pumpkin shell decorations thereon defined by shell cut-outs which define pliable peripheral edges adapted to be bent for altering the appearance of the shell decoration.

Abstract: A toy assembly is disclosed having nestable figures made of polyresin or other suitable material in which some of the nestable figures are separable into at least two parts. The parts on at least some of the figures are aligned and held together by various devices. The exterior surfaces of the nestable figures include a representations of an object or objects that are formed by raised relief and life-like three-dimensional portions relative to the surface. The nestable figures form a set in which each figure of the set has the same or different ratio of cross-sectional dimensions and the same or different ratio of cross-sectional dimensions for the representation on the figure.

Abstract: A double doll figurine which is constructed of an outer doll which is constructed of an outer doll which has a hollow internal chamber and within the hollow internal chamber is to be located an inner doll. The outer doll is constructed of a top and a base which are capable of being separated. When the top and base are connected together, they are connected by a fastener arrangement with generally a magnetic fastener arrangement being preferred. Each of the magnetic fasteners is mounted within a post mounted in the base with each of these posts protruding within the internal chamber. The posts cooperate with members of the inner doll to restrict the movement of the inner doll within the internal chamber so the posts, in essence, function as a movement limiter.

Abstract: A combination puzzle toy includes a case defining a top open chamber having a flat bottom surface, and a plurality of blocks to be inserted into the top open chamber and supported on the flat bottom surface of the top open chamber and coupled to one another in a flush manner to form one of a number of combinations, each block being formed of a flat rectangular first block member and a flat rectangular second block member asymmetrically fixedly arranged in a stack.

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 teaching aid is disclosed herein that includes at least one gallon model, four quart models, two pint models, and two cup models. The appropriate measurement is attached to each model, thus showing a student how many of each measurement are in each model. A method for teaching students is also disclosed herein, using the teaching aid and the associated models.

Abstract: A doll assembly includes a first section, a second section and a third section. The three sections are disengagably connected with each other. The third section has an open end through which the first section and the second section are received in the third section.

Abstract: A toy conker which has a main body portion attachable to a line member, the body portion having at least one insert which can be struck off.

Abstract: A packaged toy is provided in which toy egg sets of nested hollow toy eggs are held within a modular transparent egg carton. The modular transparent egg carton has a tray which holds the toy egg sets and a lid with a ceiling and a circumnavigating lip defining a depression in which the tray of a modular transparent egg carton is adapted to be located. A method of packaging a toy is provided in which plural toy egg sets are located within a modular transparent egg carton to form a matrix of packaged toys.

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 positionable and expandable tube system composed of snappingly engageable slotted tube segments for the construction of hamster, gerbil, or like pet tubes. Each tube segment consists of an upper and a lower truncated sphere connected at an annular intersection. The preferred embodiment incorporates an upper truncated sphere having a plurality of tapered slots delineating flexible arcuate portions which can be flexed inwardly upon contact with a lower truncated sphere of a succeeding tube segment to reduce the cross section of the upper truncated sphere to allow easily accomplished entry into the lower truncated sphere of a succeeding tube segment. The tube segments, when snappingly engaged, create frictionally positionable ball and socket joints.

Abstract: A color coded set of building blocks including a plurality of nesting blocks with diamond cross sections and at least one octahedron cap block. The blocks in each set are progressively sized so that when the individual blocks are stacked, they nest within each other to form a four-sided pyramid. The largest of the diamond cross section blocks acts as the base of the pyramid while the top of the pyramid is capped with an octahedron cap block. The blocks are stored in a clear pedestal base. The pedestal is also utilized as a design platform from which to build complex geometric designs. Each pedestal has four flared legs that provide stability to the platform while designs are constructed vertically and horizontally within it. By using linking elements, the designs can also be used to join together a plurality of the pedestal bases.

Abstract: A marker assembly which includes a first end cap, a first marker body, and a second end cap, each component having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion of the first marker body nests within the rear portion of the first end cap. The front portion of the second end cap nests within the rear portion of the first marker body. The formation results in a predetermined interconnected marker configuration.

Abstract: A toplet assembly of inner, intermediate and outer toplets has releasable catches on respective housings of the outer and intermediate toplets which secure the intermediate and inner toplets to the outer and intermediate toplets, respectively, nested one inside another, on a common spin axis, for separation during spinning by floor impact, when dropped. The outer and intermediate toplets have respective pivot pins mounted in respective housings for limited axial sliding movement.

Abstract: A sculpture amusement device includes a plurality of elements which are adapted be arranged into a plurality of two- and three-dimensional sculptures. The device includes a first stack of interior elements and a second stack of exterior elements. Each interior element includes a front surface and a rear surface, wherein a width of the interior element front surface incrementally decreases with increasing height position in its stack. Each exterior element includes first and second front surfaces, an inside surface disposed between the first and second front surfaces, and a rear surface. Each exterior element inside surface is complementary to each interior element rear surface at corresponding height positions within their respective stacks to form nested pairs of interior and exterior elements. That nesting feature allows efficient stacking and packaging of the set of elements, and allows a user to create attractive two- and three-dimensional sculptures from the elements.

Abstract: The invention is a hidden stand for dolls that includes a set of shells, hemispheric, bell or horn shaped adapted to rest on a flat surface containing an opening in the top surface of each shell for receiving the legs and lower torso of a doll. The garment covering the lower torso is spread over the shell where it is appropriately displayed.

Abstract: An educational and recreational toy for babies and children including: a plurality of rectangular blocks 30 having rectangular protrusions 31 provided with letters, figures and symbols selectively placed thereon and rectangular recesses 32 for connection to protrusions on other blocks; a plurality of triangular blocks 40 having rectangular and triangular protrusions 41, 42 and recess 44 thereon respectively; a platform 20 having a plurality of protrusions 10 on its front surface; and wheel means 60 having a rectangular recess 61 at the center. According to the invention, various letters, figures, and patterns as well as a dynamic playing model such as an airplane and an automobile can be made, so that babies and children can play, while at the same time, various educational effects can be obtained naturally.

Abstract: There is provided a design and construction toy having a plurality of relatively rigid elements, wherein each element has: a first side member and a second side member, with each of the side members having an outer face, an inner face, a top face and a bottom face, and the first side member and second side member are joined at ends thereof to form an apex and to provide a formed equilateral triangle with an open base; a predetermined distance between the outer face and the inner face, whereby a derived distance is established between the inner face and the outer face along the juncture of the joined ends at the apex; a lateral distance between the top face and the bottom face which is at least 0.1 and no more than 5.

Abstract: Spring-like element for use as a toy or the like consisting of a coil of copper tape of high width-to-thickness ratio forming an elongated frusto-conical structure that exhibits spring characteristics combined with dry friction damping.

Abstract: A toy assembly device and toy assemblages formed therefrom is disclosed. The toy assembly device includes a substantially flat member formed of a resilient flexible material and having a peripheral edge. The flat member is sufficiently folded upon itself to form upper and lower opposing surfaces having corresponding upper and lower opposing peripheral edges extending from the common fold area. The opposing upper and lower surfaces are attached together at a point adjacent the peripheral edges whereby the opposing surfaces and edges define an opening therebetween extending the length of the fold area and terminating in a pair of lateral openings. The lateral openings taper from the fold area to an area of contact between the opposing upper and lower surfaces adjacent the point of attachment. The peripheral edges forming the lateral openings are sufficiently resilient to each releasably hold the end of a second toy device inserted therein to thereby sequentially form as assemblage of the toy devices.

Abstract: A bed having a horizontal supporting body and vertical side frames and a rectangular mattress resting on the body and fitting between the frames, the mattress being formed by a multiplicity of individually removable juxtaposed pillows, each pillow in plan view forming a meaningful symbol such as an animal and the pillows having covers representatively colored and decorated to represent the symbols, the upper surface of the supporting body having markings outlining the designed arrangement of the pillows, and a matching spread used over the mattress.

Abstract: A toy comprising a hollow cylindricl body having top, bottom and side portions, a centrally disposed spiral passage, and at least one spherical element which can move along said passage as the toy is handled. The toy can be assembled from two semi-cylindrical halves and means are provided for easily aligning the halves prior to final assembly. The toy may be used in combination with rings, the first of which is adapted to receive the cylindrical toy and the second of which is adapted to receive the toy and the first ring.

Abstract: A toy comprises a set of building blocks of progressively-decreasing sizes each of hollow configuration and open at its opposite ends. Each block is formed with an outwardly-extending peripheral flange at one end and an inwardly-extending peripheral flange at its opposite end, the dimensions of the blocks and flanges being such as to permit them to be assembled in a configuration wherein the blocks increase in size or in another configuration wherein they decrease in size.