Abstract: A treat dispensing pet toy is shaped and weighted to remain in a normally upright position to dispense treats when contacted by an animal during interaction with the toy. The pet toy has a dome shaped base and a ring or donut-shaped cover connected to the base. A treat dispensing port is arranged on an inside circumferential edge of the cover. A central opening of the cover exposes a feeding tray. The feeding tray and inside circumferential edge define a partially enclosed area to function as a feeding bowl. Edible treats are loaded inside the cover. As the animal contacts the toy, treats are moved within the cover and pass through the dispensing port onto the feeding tray. A diverter disposed within the cover facilitates movement of the treats for easier dispensing of the treats onto the feeding tray. A method includes use of the pet toy to dispense treats.

Abstract: A disposable infant co-sleeper system including: a disposable infant co-sleeper assembly including a stand, and a sleeping cavity; wherein the disposable infant co-sleeper assembly includes in functional combination the stand and the sleeping cavity. The sleeping cavity is removably fastenable to the stand, such that the sleeping cavity is erected such that it is raised above and located on a plane above a planar surface at a height suitably matched to that of the parent sleeper. The sleeping cavity preferably is made of cardboard and has removable panels for ease of accessing an infant residing in the sleeping cavity. When the use is finished it can be disposed of in an environmentally efficient manner.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a novel bottle cap having interlocking function in addition to its function as a conventional bottle cap, whereby a plurality of the caps can be interlocked together to make desired geometrical constructs for entertainment, education, or collection purpose. Also disclosed are methods of reusing bottle caps so that littering of bottle caps to the environment can be reduced.

Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity and one or more studded surfaces. The cavity can receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device such that the portable electronic device is removable from the cavity through an opening in the cavity.

Abstract: The replacement bottle cap according has a circular lid. An annular skirt extends downward from the lid to provide an opening for receipt of a threaded neck of a bottle. The skirt has internal threads to engage corresponding threads on an external portion of the neck of a bottle. The lid is permeable to a magnetic field. A magnet is located in the cylindrical opening adjacent the lid. A decorative object extends upwardly from the lid. A decorative object is attracted to the magnet so the object is securely held to the lid. The decorative object is detachable from the lid by pulling on the object sufficiently to overcome the force exerted by the magnet on the object. At least a first connector extends from the outside of the skirt for receipt of a mating connector.

Abstract: A play toy has a body and at least one noise making device disposed in the body for producing an audible sound upon shaking or compression of the noise making device via the body. In one embodiment, the at least one sound producing device comprises two noise making devices for simultaneously producing two distinctly different audible sounds. In another embodiment, the body is a braided body formed of strands of materials braided together.

Abstract: A light and sound emitting apparatus for attachment to assorted conventional infant feeding bottles includes a base member having at least one side wall, an inner floor and a bottom panel, all forming a substantially hollow interior compartment, a solid-state memory device for storing a plurality of sounds, and at least one speaker disposed adjacent the bottom panel or side wall for emitting sounds. A sound-generating device is disposed within the interior compartment for transmitting a plurality of songs and sounds to speakers, and lights are disposed adjacent an exterior surface of the side wall for emitting flashes of light from at least two locations. Light and sound generation is powered by a battery disposed within the interior compartment, and an adjustable clamp rises vertically from the base for releasable attachment to a nursing bottle.

Abstract: A balloon display that simulates motions of a lighter-than-air balloon includes a balloon holder and an inflated balloon. The balloon holder includes a neck fastening assembly, and the inflated balloon is secured to the balloon holder by the neck fastening assembly. A compression spring balloon support extends upwardly relative to the neck fastening assembly to support a majority of the inflated balloon above the neck fastening assembly. The inflated balloon is secured to the neck fastening assembly and supported by the compression spring balloon support such that the balloon slightly loads the compression spring balloon support and the balloon tends to move up and down, side to side, and front to back as the compression spring balloon support reacts to the load of the balloon.

Abstract: A teething toy that is chewable and sensory stimulating uses a hollow cylinder made of a soft clear polymeric material. It is approximately half filled with a colored fluid. Shiny particle specks and different shaped multicolored floating objects are suspended in the fluid. Nipple shaped protrusions extend from end spherical end. A circular handle with oval cross section extends from the side of the cylinder. Directly opposite this handle is a rectangular shaped handle with oval cross section. The sides of both handles have small extension knobs protruding from the narrow sides of the cross sections. Options include longitudinal ribs running along the cylinder surface for easy grasp and manipulation. Additional options include rectangular grips extending, from the sides of the toy. Options include a suction cup and suspended from a flexible plastic cord that tethers the toy to a surface such as a high chair tray.

Abstract: A collectable item system for attachment to a container closure device and a method for distributing collectable items. The collectable item system includes a novelty object having a cavity area therein. A retainer is disposed in the cavity area of the novelty object and is fixedly attached to the novelty object. The retainer includes a pawl edge for engaging a detent area of a container closure device.

Abstract: A detachable music box for a baby bottle is comprised of a body structure having a base for resting upon a horizontal surface to support the baby bottle thereon in a stable manner. A musical sound player is housed within the body structure. A bottle seat is located at the top of the base and includes a bottle clamp for gripping the sides of the baby bottle to thereby releasably secure the body structure to the baby bottle. The bottle clamp may alternatively release the body structure from the baby bottle. The clamping mechanism thereby allows the detachable music box to be releasably attached to baby bottles having physical sizes and shapes that differ significantly from each other.

Abstract: A toy vehicle having an interactive feature, the toy vehicle comprising a body at least two wheels rotatably coupled to the body; and a tongue actuation mechanism moveably coupled to the body, the tongue actuation mechanism including a tongue extender having an engagement portion, the tongue actuation mechanism is adapted to enable selective movement of the tongue extender from a storage position to a capture position, where in the capture position the tongue extender extends downwards approaching a ground surface for capture of an object to the engagement portion of the tongue extender.

Abstract: A holder for efficiently and cleanly affixing a stuffed toy animal in standing position adjacent a container for a plant or floral arrangement. The holder includes a rod and first and second ribbons. The first ribbon interconnects the head of the stuffed animal and the rod, while the second ribbon is wound around the rod to secure the first ribbon and then spirals downwardly as a covering. A third ribbon may be formed into a bow and attached to the holder as decoration.

Abstract: A simple two-piece interactive toy has one part made as a simulated gun that transmits an infrared signal. The other piece is a spring-loaded can. When the can receives the infrared signal from the gun, the internal spring mechanism is activated to shift an internal weight. This causes the can to impulsively jump.

Abstract: A musical bottle system for providing a unique baby bottle that would allow parents and other caregivers to play children's songs, nursery rhymes, or verbal recordings to mentally stimulate, educate, or entertain the baby as he is being fed. The musical bottle system includes a main housing assembly that has a bottom wall, a top wall, and a perimeter wall for defining an interior space. A sound reproduction assembly is positioned substantially within the main housing assembly. The sound reproduction assembly is for generating music or vocal signals. A container portion is operationally couplable to the main housing assembly. The container portion is for holding a beverage to be consumed by a user.

Abstract: A construction assembly in which a plurality of interconnected three-dimensional elements each has at least one wall and the elements are connected by loops or tongues of material of one element extending into windows of another element and held in place by pins of sheet material engaging through the loops and bearing upon the walls formed with the window from the side opposite that through which the loop was inserted.

Abstract: The present invention is a toy for amusement. The toy has a panel having one or more spherical toy balls, commonly known as “floating eyeballs,” Jet Balls™ or Glide Balls™, affixed to the panel in a bulging manner. The panel may have graphic depictions including human, insect, animal, or creature-like facial features on both its front and back surfaces. Alternately, one or both sides of the panel can be an interactive surface, whereby the user creates his own artwork around the eyes. The panel can be hingedly connected to a base container to create a toy box, or a lunch box, or a lunch bag, or backpack such that when the panel is turned over or opened, a new panel bearing different features or the interactive surface appears. The panel and spherical toy ball(s) together make an entertaining three-dimensional representation that can be controlled by the user to create a visual effect in which the spherical toy ball(s) move about in a manner similar to human-like eye movement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing an applause is described. The present invention acts as a container for food or beverages and once the food or beverage is consumed may be converted into an apparatus to enhance an applause or boo. One embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus for holding a beverage container. The apparatus for holding the beverage container has a top, a bottom, and at least two sidewall sections which may be selectively detached and assembled with matching components. The device may be selectively adjustable to accommodate containers of various sizes and shapes. By detaching the sidewall sections in at least one place the sidewall sections may be open and closed. The open and closing motion may be done such that when the sidewall sections are closed upon one another they hit to make an audible sound.

Abstract: A gift wrap apparatus that attaches to a gift package. The apparatus provides a visual representation of a three —dimensional object such as an animal, person, place, thing, cartoon character, etc. The apparatus features representative sections of the three-dimensional object so that when those sections are attached to the package, the package then becomes instantly recognizable as resembling the object. Wrapping paper can be included with the invention so that the visual image of the gift package is enhanced by having the wrapping paper correspond to the image of the three-dimensional object.

Abstract: A kit that can be assembled to make a moving toy comprises a container having at least one wall portion movable between a closed position closing an opening in the container and an open position allowing access to the inside of the container through the opening. A shaft supported for rotation relative to the container has a first portion disposed within the container. A plurality of mechanical parts are selectively locatable on the first portion of the shaft to be supported for rotation with the shaft relative to the container. A plurality of design parts are provided for location outside the container. The kit includes structure for connecting at least one of the mechanical parts on the shaft to at least one of the design parts thereby to transfer rotational force from the shaft to the design parts to move the design parts relative to the container.

Abstract: A soda pop ring for kids for providing children with a novelty item. The soda pop ring for kids includes a ring member having ends and being formed in a circular loop with the ends being spaced apart and being in close proximity to one another, and also having a top and a bottom and a central portion and end portions with the central portion having a greater width than the end portions and with selected inscriptions protruding outwardly from the top of the ring member which is removeably secured to the top of a cap of a soda pop bottle.

Abstract: A baby bottle for feeding purposes is provided with an attachable music box, light source and carousel-type motion display.

Abstract: A cup with an indicating device for a cellular phone call is composed by a main body, an indicating device and a bottom cover. The main body is provided with a hollow in the bottom, and the indicating device is placed in the hollow with the circumference of the indicating device against the lower flange of the hollow. The bottom cover is provided with a flanged annulus to be inserted in the hollow and against the upper flange of the hollow so as to secure and cover the indicating device in the hollow.

Abstract: A variety of closures are provided for use with a drink cup or other container wherein the closures provide a compartment for receiving a digital media disk or other merchandise. Examples include various closures formed of inner and outer members connected by a hinge with the inner and outer members forming a compartment for closely receiving a digital media disk. Other examples include a closure having a single lid portion with a retaining mechanism for retaining a digital media disk to a top surface of the lid. The retaining mechanism includes, for example, elastic retaining bands or resilient tabs. In another example, the closure provides a curved compartment for receiving a booklet wherein a closure for the compartment includes snap-fit members for attaching the compartment closure to other portions of the container lid. Still other embodiments are provided for enclosing toys or the like including one embodiment wherein the closure is configured to retain both a compressible ball and a backboard.

Abstract: A container shaped as a toy raft has a body wall with a member protruding therefrom for mounting a character toy on the member. A character toy has a cavity formed in an exterior portion thereof for positioning the character toy on the member. A toy combination is the character toy mounted on the body wall of the container by the cavity of the character toy being positioned on the member of the container.

Abstract: A toy which includes a hollow spherical body is disclosed. The body is adapted to be dismantled into at least two parts. Component parts are included within the body. These component parts are adapted to be releasably fixed to the exterior of the body to modify the appearance of the body into a car, a truck, a helicopter, aircraft, spaceship, submarine or similar vehicle. A character may also be included within the spherical body.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves a toy vehicle and method of construction therefor involving the use of plastic bottles. Toy vehicles constructed according to the present invention are advantageous in that they educate children as to the importance of recycling at the same time they are being entertained by constructing and/or playing with the toy vehicles. Toy vehicles according to the present invention are constructed by coupling any of a plurality of simulated vehicular elements to a plastic bottle to produce any of a variety of simulated vehicles, including but not limited automobiles, motorcycles, sailboats, space ships, trains, etc.

Abstract: A set of bottle caps (attachments) which can contain a prize therein. The bottle caps being insertable over a bottle cap of a bottle. The bottle cap has a top and bottom container having a central opening therein. Together the top and bottom container form a hollow container which is capable of holding a prize. The central opening of the container must be of sufficient size to accept the bottle cap therein.

Abstract: A glass drinking vessel includes a bottom or base portion which defines a clear bottom space with a downward-facing opening into which a clear liquid ornament is precisely fitted and mounted by means of clear resin adhesive. The liquid ornament includes a closed and clear housing in which at least one type of liquid and at least one floating ornamental item are contained to provide a changing scene. The liquid ornament associated with the bottom portion of a glass drinking vessel makes the glass drinking vessel cute, interesting, and attractive.

Abstract: Drinking containers having viewable elements. The containers comprise a receptacle portion adapted to receive a liquid and to dispense the liquid to a person, and a sealed compartment having a viewable, actuatable element therein which can be viewed. The drinking containers disclosed herein entertain people observing them. Since the viewable element provides a point of focus for the person drinking the liquid prior to, subsequent to and during drinking, a caregiver providing health or child care to the person will be able to attend to other matters since the person will be entertained by the drinking container.

Abstract: A cup has a first recess defined in the outside thereof with two protrusions extending from the bottom of the first recess, a board received in the first recess and having two engaging members to securely engage the two protrusions. The board has a serrated groove defined therethrough so that a bolt movably extends through the groove and connects to a decorative member on the outside of the cup. The decorative member will move downward along the serrated groove and can also rotate relative to the cup when the cup is inclined.

Abstract: A hand-held drinking apparatus including a vessel having an open end and a closed end, a handle associated with the vessel and extending outwardly therefrom, and an object, such as a bead, mounted for rotation on the vessel or the handle.

Abstract: A baby bottle is provided with adapter structure allowing selective attachment of a music box and/or a vibrator. Each device has its own independent power source and the adapters have structure allowing them to be attached to the bottom of the baby bottle in multiple orientations.

Abstract: An attachment for baby bottles which fits around the nipple attached to such a bottle. The attachment is a ring which fits over a baby bottle nipple and is secured to the bottle itself. The ring, in one embodiment, has a double wall with objects made from luminescent material placed between the walls. Another embodiment has raised letters or a design placed on the outside surface of the attachment, which has a luminescent material inside the letters or design.

Abstract: A balloon kit package is provided to facilitate erection of a balloon assembly in a desired manner so as to prevent unintentional loss of buoyant balloons. The kit package includes an uninflated balloon, a placard greeting card or other object of mass sufficient of mass to overcome the buoyancy of the balloon when inflated and articles such as a ribbon for joining the balloon to the placard. In an alternative embodiment, the neck of the balloon is inserted directly into the placard. In package form the balloon kit is sealed in a plastic overwrap.

Abstract: An improved bubble blowing device with a bubble forming ring which is hidden inside a decorative housing when not in use. When in use, the elevation angle and the positions of the bubble-forming ring can be adjusted and the bubble forming process observable by the user. The bubble blowing device is provided with a wrist strap such that it can be worn on either wrist. The lid includes a timepiece.

Abstract: A container for, for example, food products such as confectionery, is formed from a casing and one or more auxiliary bodies associated with and affixed to the casing to give the container an animal-like or human-like appearance. The auxiliary body or bodies affixed to the casing can take the form of human-like or animal-like features and can be moved relative to the casing both by rotation about the longitudinal axis of the body and by variation of the position of the longitudinal axis of the body relative to the case by sliding the body along a circular path. This provides a container which also may be used as a toy.

Abstract: A hand-held drinking apparatus including a vessel having an open end and a closed end, a handle associated with the vessel and extending outwardly therefrom, and an object, such as a bead, mounted for rotation on the vessel or the handle.

Abstract: A balloon package is provided to facilitate erection of a balloon assembly, which prevents unintentional loss of buoyant balloons. The package includes an uninflated balloon, a placard or preferably planar object of a mass sufficient to overcome the buoyancy of the balloon when inflated and articles such as a ribbon for joining the balloon to the placard. In an alternative embodiment, the neck of the balloon is inserted directly into the placard. In package form the balloon kit is sealed in a plastic overwrap.

Abstract: A storage container for use in a child's room to store toys or other items, wherein the container includes removable components that may be assembled to and removed from the container to form different objects, such as vehicles, animals, and the like, thereby making the container, itself, an entertaining and educational toy. At least some of the components of the combined storage chest and toy may be used interchangeably to make a plurality of different objects, thereby minimizing the number of pieces that must be manufactured to form a plurality of different objects.

Abstract: A cover for fitting over the open end of a can, glass, cup or carton type beverage container which employs a straw extending into the container for siphoning liquid therefrom and an impeller mounted in a trough in the housing forming a part of the cover for connecting to and rotating a display device, the improvement including the utilization of an air stream into the cover and against the impeller created by the negative pressure created in the container upon withdrawal of beverage therefrom for rotating the impeller.

Abstract: A portable hollow upright container has a vertical exposed surface. A tossable saucer shaped disc having a circular outer periphery and a concentric inner periphery is detachably secured to a member integral with the container and projecting outward from the surface.

Abstract: A connection system adapted to be used with cylindrical containers includes a sleeve which is adapted to frictionally engage either end of a cylindrical container. A recess extends orthogonally inward from the surface of the sleeve and is adapted to receive a projection.

Abstract: A container and a container lid enclose and conceal a figurine. The container is made of a resilient shape-retaining polymer material and can be turned inside-out. The container acts as a stand or platform for the figurine when turned inside-out, thereby holding the figurine in an elevated position.

Abstract: A cube junction connector comprises six cylindrical receivers which extend from the cube and into which bottle caps can be inserted and locked. The cube is constructed from a flat cruciform blank with living hinges between square panels, comprising the cylindrical receivers. The panels are folded into a cube and locked together using male snaps interfitted with female snap receivers. A flange circumventting the edge of the cylinder, acting as a lock, holds and secures the bottom of the bottle cap in the cylinder. Rivets comprise two male snap members secured to one another at a base, and may be divided into two parts to allow for flexibility. The rivets are used in preformed openings in the bases of the bottles and secure one bottle base to another bottle base. Plastic bottles are joined together as building elements for structures.

Abstract: A soft, lightweight disc is capable of being used as a tossing toy or twirled around a finger. The disc is circular with an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter and contains a hole centrally in its body. The disc can be constructed of soft buoyant material to enhance floating. For amusement, a doll, or a soda can, and the like could be secured in the central hole. The doll is spherical and fits securely inside the inner perimeter of the disc. An annular disc can be used to rigidify the lower surface of the tossing toy and enhance air flotation and lift. A pair of like annular discs can be used to form a tossing toy.

Abstract: An attachment for a baby bottle comprises a cap (27) with an annexed body portion (35) and a hole (29) in top of the body which fits down over a nipple (23) and snaps into, and is retained by a groove (31) in the base of the nipple. Also a flange (36) is provided which can be shaped to look like hair, ears, or other decorations (33). The body (35) can be painted to look like faces of cats, dogs, a girl, etc. In a second embodiment the flange (47) is made integral with the cap (25), and in a third embodiment, a flange-shaped ring (44) is placed over the bottle's neck and secured against a shoulder (39) by a cap (25).

Abstract: Disclosed is a stationery case for keeping writing materials, which comprises an ornament mounted on a compression spring which is fastened in the interior of the casing. The ornament has a magnet fastened therein and is pressed and released so that clips which are received inside a curved recess in the casing can be taken out of the casing and placed on a recessed surface portion on a cover at the top of the casing for ready use. A plurality of compartments are made inside the casing in the portion opposite to the curved recess for keeping a variety of writing materials. A whistle is fastened inside the casing and is controlled to make a sharp, clear sound during a downward stroke of the ornament.

Abstract: A Game Apparatus is disclosed which is capable of forming the base of many different games and which comprises a container 1 for game apparatus elements and a lid 7 for the container, an upper surface of the container being provided with attachments whereby at least some of the game apparatus elements 10 can be mounted upon the container so that the container functions as a base for the assembled game apparatus and the lid of the container 7 includes a spinner 8, 9 for randomly choosing one of a plurality of instructions for use in playing a game with the game apparatus.

Abstract: An improved film cartridge construction comprised of several basic components (12, 14, 16 and 18) which are releasably connected to form a film cartridge 10, 88 or 90) and which can be recombined to form a wide variety of toys (114 and 126) and other articles 96 and 104).