Abstract: A learning toy that includes a frame and a plurality of blocks. Each block includes a different color on each face with a first face having a first color and a second face having a second color. Additionally, four different colors are separately assigned to each of the remaining faces and the color assignments vary between at least two blocks of the plurality of blocks. The plurality of blocks allow for consistency and variability. Consistency comes from the colors assigned to two faces staying the same between blocks and the variability comes from the colors assigned to remaining four faces varying between some blocks.

Abstract: A kit and method for creating a 3-dimensional toy includes a battery powered light, a container filled with a light curable polymer and one or more molds into which the light curable polymer is inserted. Optimal the kit may also include one or more sheets of transparent material to which the light curable polymer does not adhere and coloring which can be added to the light curable polymer. The method of forming a the 3-dimensional toy involves obtaining a mold, dispensing a light curable polymer into the mold; and then curing the polymer by applying light in the visible or near visible range to the polymer via a battery powered light.

Abstract: A toy construction set has interconnectable objects, each with multiple faces. Some faces have a connector, while others lack a connector but may have a fibrous or pierceable material. The connector includes a pair of concentrically nested hubs. The two hubs have spiral prongs that spiral in opposite directions. A manually operable link connected between the two hubs can relatively rotate them in opposite directions. The play activity proceeds by adjoining a pair of the objects with a prominent, connector-bearing face of one of the pair touching a prominent connector-free face of the other one of the pair. The player will counter-rotate the hubs in the connector of the prominent connector-bearing face to embed their spiral prongs in the fibrous or pierceable material of the prominent connector-free face.

Abstract: A log based building system including a plurality of logs having different lengths and a square cross section; at least one connector having an opening sized to slide over an end of a stack of at least two logs and thereby clamp the at least two logs together. The two logs can include notches that allow a third log to be clamped in place by the connector, this arrangement allows for building toys with long reach arms.

Abstract: Illuminated tongs include a pair of arm members joined together at a hinged end for relative moment to grasp an object such as a translucent confectionary item. A battery compartment is connected to at least one of the arm members, and a spring is mounted in the battery compartment to bias the tongs to an open position. A light source is hidden within one of the arm members adjacent the grasping end. A switch member, associated with the battery compartment, is automatically closed when the grasping end is moved to grasp a confectionary member whereby light will glow from the interior of the confectionary member.

Abstract: An inflating member coupling assembly includes a number of inflating members each having one or more orifices, and a number of strings each having a retaining device attached to a free end portion for engaging with the orifices of the inflating members and for coupling the retaining devices of the strings to the inflating members easily and quickly without additional tools or fasteners. It is preferable that the retaining devices of the strings each include an opening and a spring-biased latch openably engaged in the opening for detachably coupling the retaining devices of the strings to the inflating members respectively.

Abstract: An inflating member coupling apparatus includes a number of inflating members each having an air valve, and a number of coupling devices each having a base member which includes one or more apertures for engaging with the air valves of the inflating members and for coupling the coupling devices to the inflating members easily and quickly without additional tools or fasteners. The coupling device includes one or more flaps extended from the base member and having the apertures formed in the flaps, and a slit communicating with the aperture for allowing the aperture of the base member to be selectively opened and for allowing the air valve to be detachably engaged into the aperture of the base member.

Abstract: A robot toy including one block to which a servo is installed, another block joined to the one block by fitting an output shaft of the servo to a shaft hole, and a shaft hole diameter adjustment member to change a diameter of the shaft hole so as to be in a condition where the shaft hole is loosely fitted to the output shaft or a condition where the shaft hole is tightly fitted to the output shaft.

Abstract: A tool set is mounted within and on a tool case having tool receiving means supporting a first portion of the plurality of hand tools within the tool case and tool attachment means engaging a second portion of the plurality of hand tools exteriorly. The tool case and the second portion of the hand tools, together, roughly resemble a human form. The tool case is generally cylindrical in shape resembling a human torso and has a side wall terminating with opposing closed ends, and provides an access door in the side wall for access to an interior space within the tool case for storage of smaller tools.

Abstract: A construction toy comprises a multiplicity of straws, wherein at least some of the straws are joined together with a first straw extending through a second straw via a pair of transversely aligned holes in the second straw. Further, at least some straws are joined together longitudinally by an end of one straw extending tightly into an enlarged socket end of another straw. The invention includes a punch for punching the transverse holes in a straw, a cutter for cutting the straws to a desired length, and an expander for forming the enlarged socket in an end of a straw.

Abstract: A two-part device for producing a toy wheel from cylindrical playing blocks composed of a hard foam, the device has a cutting device having a trough for insertion of a playing block and a guide for a separating tool extending at an angle to the trough, a joining device which has a circular-ring-shaped trough for insertion of playing block segments cut with the cutting device from the playing blocks, and a wheel shaft hole which is coaxial to the trough of the joining device for passing a wheel shaft.

Abstract: A set of universal blocks includes a plurality of uniform-sized cubic elements, a plurality of uniform-sized connecting elements, and at least one disassemble aid. The cubic element each is provided at all six sides with an insertion hole each. The connecting element each is adapted to insert into the insertion holes on the cubic elements and has a length twice or almost twice as long as that of the insertion holes. The disassemble aid is a long flat element provided with a plurality of through holes adapted to easily disassemble the connecting elements from the cubic elements. The cubic elements may be freely connected to one another via the connecting elements to create a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes, and be conveniently used to play various kinds of games, including puzzles.

Abstract: A miniature kite that flies indoors or outdoors is made by cutting a small piece of tissue paper into any preselected shape, including the shape of a standard diamond-shaped kite. Toothpick-like sticks serve as the frame of the miniature kite and are adhered to a first side of the kite body to form a frame that maintains the preselected shape. Two elongate ribbons are secured to one another at their respective leading ends and are secured to the trailing end of the kite body. In a first embodiment, a string is attached to a triangular flap that is adhered to a second side of the kite body. The flap is folded at its base so that it lies in a plane perpendicular to the kite body when functioning. In a second embodiment, a unique tool is used to facilitate the kite-making process. The tool includes a pair of laterally spaced apart upstanding posts mounted on a base. The end of a kite string is looped around the posts and tied into a knot to form a loop.

Abstract: A construction toy kit comprises a plurality of construction elements and fasteners adapted for forming structures of various forms. The construction elements comprise straight flat strip, angled flat strips of various configurations, plates of various configurations, angled brackets of various configurations, blocks of various forms, and other accessories such as axle rods of various lengths, wheels, pulleys, locking clips, pin connectors, fasteners, spacers, washers, etc. Each of the construction elements has at least two holes of a same diameter, each hole having an associated concentric embossment formed therearound. The kit also includes a hand toy tool for tightening and loosening fasteners, which could also be used an accessory of the construction element. The kit further includes a container for holding the components thereof.

Abstract: The U.F.O. Pop consists of a sucker-type candy with a candy stick inserted into an aperture at the top of a clear plastic upper housing. The clear plastic upper housing is connected to the plastic lower housing with a toy creature inside. The top of the plastic lower housing contains a circuit board, LEG bulbs, contact switch and a battery operated power supply. The outside of the plastic lower housing has a launch button on one side and a contact switch on the opposite side. The inside of the plastic lower housing contains a launch button, pin, push block with an anchored pivot point, release mechanism and a spring anchor containing a windup spring and a spinner shaft. The buttom of the plastic lower housing has winding locks and a spinner end. The flying disk is connected to the spinner end by placing the winding lock teeth over the winding locks at the bottom of the plastic lower housing. The flying disk is turned to windup for flight. It is now ready to launch.

Abstract: A model airplane, airplane kit, method of making a model airplane, a plastic foam cutter useful for making the model airplane and a method for making the plastic foam cutter. The kit of the present invention enables children and adults to easily make a well flying model airplane using recycled plastic foam moldings such as polystyrene food trays well known as 10-S in the food packaging arts.

Abstract: A connection device for toy construction sets comprises a cylindrical socket and a bolt-like locking element inserted therein. The socket is inserted into the bores of the construction elements to be connected and is provided at one end with a radially protruding outer edge shoulder as a retaining member as well as longitudinal slots. The locking element (9) is rotatable within the socket, but fixed axially and rotation of the locking element causes the socket to lock within the construction element.

Abstract: A shovel is disclosed which is preferably a play shovel for use by a child or adult for making a molded head and neck of any desired character or object such as a storybook or cartoon character in the sand. The shovel includes a bottom spade portion and a middle handle portion and a top head portion. The head and handle portions have walls forming a mold cavity opening at the back. The head portion has inner and outer surfaces having features of the head of a character formed thereon.

Abstract: A multi-function toy and in particular to one having a main control body which has a star shaped gear at its axle end that may be adapted with an appropriate bit to act as a cordless screw driver to loosen or tighten this invention. The star shaped gear can also act as a transmission set to drive wheels of a toy vehicle to move.

Abstract: Briefly stated, and in accordance with a presently preferred aspect of this invention, toy sawable wood includes a first simulated wood member; a second simulated wood member releasably attachable to the first simulated wood member for forming a simulated piece of wood; a threaded connecting rod on at least one of the first and second wood members for releasably engaging the other of the first and second wood members to hold the two members together; and a release gear coupled to the connecting rod and responsive to simulated sawing for releasing the first wood member from the second wood member.

Abstract: A connecting system for a toy building set comprises a first coupling part (11) and a second coupling part (12, 13), which are provided on their respective ones of a pair of building elements, adapted to be interconnected, and are formed with respective complementary coupling elements (11, 12, 13). The coupling parts in the connecting elements of the invention are adapted to interconnect the elements by elastic movement of at least one coupling part. This interconnection is flexible and may be fixed with a clamping device (16), which blocks the elastic movement.

Abstract: An activity toy which may be used to first form a toy monster figure by shaping a plastic molding material mixed with sodium bicarbonate powder around a toy skeleton, and to then dissolve or break the molding material free from the toy skeleton by immersing the monster figure in a diluted citric acid solution contained in a vat. The toy skeleton is made out of a number of parts removably held together by ball-and-socket joints. Measuring receptacles are provided for determining the amount of plastic molding material needed for forming the toy monster figure. Stamps may be used to form the face or other part of the toy monster figure, or to add texture or detail to the molding material.

Abstract: A three-dimensional model of molecular structure comprises plastic modules and their connecting elements which are made as cylindrical rods whose entire surface, as well as the mating surface of sockets of the modules, is provided with easily curved projections alternating with depressions of the same shape. To assemble or disassemble said three-dimensional model use is made of a device, whose jaws each have a wider portion to hold the module and are bent, and the inner surface of the jaws being provided with wedge-like projections to facilitate disassembly of the modules.

Abstract: A design game comprising at least six series of at least six modules each, each of the series being constituted of the same number of modules and all of the modules having the same shape in plan, with the area in plan of the modules of each series progressing in the same way as in every other series, from the smallest to the largest, according to a definite geometric formula. Modules in the shape of a square are specifically disclosed. The modules are used to form various abstract and quasi-representational designs. At least one spacer element may be used as an aid for positioning the modules relative to each other in a desired angular relationship.

Abstract: A technique is described for the making of frames for an authentic plank-on-frame ship model kit. A wooden boat hull is made with a hull thickness that is the same for that of the frames. The hull has the internal and external surface contours desired for the ship model. The boat hull is then sliced at regular intervals to form individual segments representative of the desired frames. A set of frames is then selected from the sliced segments for an authentic plank-on-frame ship model.

Abstract: The toy construction set includes a plurality of blocks and at least one base plate. Each of the blocks has one or more axially shiftable and rotatable coupling cams mounted therein which can be projected from the bottom of the block to effect vertical attachment with another block or with the base plate, using a suitable hand tool to do so. The preferred base plate contains a number of appropriately located coupling cams so that it can be attached either above or below a number of blocks.