Abstract: A multi-winged flying toy includes a handle with a wing attachment at the upper end and a plurality of wings, each with a center hole for attachment. The attachment mechanism allows pivoting of the wings. The handle includes positioning and torque resisting formations for arranging the wings in a first position, where the wings are in alignment with one another, and a second flyable position. The handle has a centrally bored passage, and attachment shank having expanded width head, connected at its end opposite the head, to a tension mechanism located within the passage so as to maintain the shank tensed against the wings to retain the wings in first or second positions.

Abstract: The ball scarf is a scarf having a first end and a second end. At least one of the ends has an inflatable ball pocket. The inflatable ball pocket can either have an inflatable bladder inserted therein or an inflatable ball inserted therein. Once the pocket is inflated by a user, the user can swing the ball scarf around in order to cheer his favorite team at a ball game. A needle is provided in order to inflate the inflatable bladder or inflatable ball. The inflatable ball pocket is either an integral part of the scarf or can be attached by means of a zipper or other fastener.

Abstract: A soft toy missile which when let fly by a player and then caught by a catcher, produces upon impact, sounds appropriate to the nature of the missile. When in the configuration of a humanoid figure, the missile includes a body defined by a fabric casing stuffed with a soft compressible filler, the face of the casing having printed thereon the head and torso of the figure. Embedded in the stuffing of the body is a sound-producing unit powered by a battery through an impact-sensitive switch whereby when the missile is caught. The switch turns the unit on to generate sounds that celebrate the catch. Hinged to the body of the figure and extending therefrom are arm and leg appendages, each formed by a fabric sock stuffed with soft compressible material. When the player grasps one of these appendages and whirls the missile to let it fly, the body of the figure then rotates in the course of flight, causing the appendages to stretch out from the body to stabilize the flight.

Abstract: A mesh panel for throwable and/or grippable objects such as footballs, baseballs, basketballs, baseball bats, etc. The mesh panel is formed from polyvinylchloride (PVC) and includes a plurality of openings surrounded by a plurality of connecting portions. The outer surface of the mesh panel is such that each of the connecting portions includes a plurality of rib portions which further enhance the ability to grip the mesh panel. The inside surface of the mesh panel has an adhesive coating which bonds to an outer surface of the object to which the mesh panel is attached when heat is applied to the mesh panel. The heating of the mesh panel also causes a sticky, resin-like outer surface to be formed. The mesh panel enables various objects such as footballs, baseballs, basketballs, baseball bats, etc. to be much more easily grasped, thrown and caught by individuals of all ages and sizes, and particularly by individuals such as small adults and children having relatively small hands.

Abstract: A method for swing training particularly suitable to golf and sports employing a similar power swing is disclosed wherein preferably pliable body spacer objects such as balls of varying sizes, weights, and pliability are placed between a limb and another body surface to restrict movement of said limb wherein specific muscles groups are stretched and trained while imitating swing motion to induce muscle memory. A lightweight ball of at least 25 cm. diameter is placed between the thighs and a smaller ball, e.g. a medicine ball of about 10-25 cm. diameter is gripped between the elbows. Also a ball or other object may be gripped under an armpit.

Abstract: The present invention includes a training aid for providing an audible indication of a properly thrown sports ball. The device includes an elongated hollow, tubular member with closed ends and an inner dowel which is freely moveable longitudinally within the hollow tube. The ends of the tubes can alternatively include plugs, weights, magnets, or bolts, thereby allowing the device to be adjusted or changed for varying levels of sound, weight, resistance, release points or other training needs. One end of the tubular member includes an upwardly curving handle replicating the lower end of a sports ball, and an upper curved handle is located at a predetermined distance from the lower handle, replicating the top of the sports ball. The upper curved handle is preferably adjustable along the length of the tubular member, thereby allowing with the same device, the distance between the handles to be increased or decreased to replicate various sized sports balls, namely a baseball, softball, football, and/or the like.

Abstract: A web slinger throw and catch game designed for easy throwing and catching for use indoors and/or outdoors by children of all ages. The web slinger comprises a netting material or any suitable material intertwined with flexible cords. It also comprises three or more balls with at least one ball attached to each corner of the material. A finger loop is attached to the center of the netting material so that a person can easily hook his/her finger(s) through the loop for easy throwing. This combination causes the web slinger, when thrown, to flare outward and sail through the air for an easy catch by another person.

Abstract: A versatile bidirectional isometric exercise device is provided in the form of an inflatable flexible exercise ball, about 18 inches in diameter, fitted with a pair of looped handles, secured to diametrically opposite points of the ball, through which arms or legs can be placed for performing specialized exercises that use the ball in a tension mode. The ball is only partially inflated so as to provide soft compliant accommodation to various body surfaces, and can be utilized bidirectionally, i.e. either in compression or in tension, in conjunction with various body parts such as hands, legs, knees, feet, etc., for a broad array of isometric muscle exercises directed to overall body strengthening, particularly for persons prone to and/or desiring protection from the effects of osteoporosis. A sequence of recommended exercises may be depicted directly on the surface of the ball. Attachment of the handles to the main ball portion may be made by sonic welding.

Abstract: A sports ball having a convex surface with a plurality of dimples formed in the surface. The dimples are sized to receive a substantial portion of a finger tip of a user so as to permit the easier grasping of the ball. The dimples are spaced apart and sized so that upon grasping the ball a given fingertip substantially occludes only a single dimple. For a spherical ball the size of a regulation basketball, the dimples create the general appearance of the known golf ball.

Abstract: A ball that has a foam outer shell which surrounds a hollow inner chamber. The ball is constructed by initially forming a first section and a separate second section. The first and second foam sections are attached to create a ball with an inner chamber. The outer shell and inner chamber create a moment of inertia that is conducive to a spiral rotation when thrown by a player. Additionally, the soft foam material of the outer shell minimizes the discomfort of catching the ball.

Abstract: A game ball having a high end synthetic leather cover formed from a non-woven fiber mat impregnated with polyurethane. In one embodiment, the game ball is a football and the fibers in the backing of the cover material have a denier of about 0.1 or less. In another embodiment, the game ball cover has a dual layer coating to impart to the cover good pebble retention. The first layer has a Shore A hardness of at least about 65, and the second layer surrounding the first layer has a Shore A hardness lower than the hardness of the first layer. The game ball, which can be formed to meet association specifications, has properties of softness and durability comparable to those of a genuine full grain leather game ball.

Abstract: A toy missile resembling a humanoid figure, the missile including a plastic film casing confining an inflated balloon, which causes the casing to assume a ball-like form. Printed on the front face of the casing is the head and torso of the figure. Hinged to the upper zone of the casing and extending therefrom is a first pair of plastic film pockets in each of which is entrapped a compressible filler to define the arm and hand appendages of the figure. Hinged to the lower zone of the casing and extending therefrom is a second pair of plastic film pockets in each of which is entrapped a compressible filler to define the leg and feet appendages of the figure. When a player grasps one of the appendages and then whirls the missile and lets it fly, the ball then rotates in the course of flight, causing the appendages to stretch out from the ball to stabilize the flight pattern.