Abstract: A toy support including a connecting element disposed at first end of the toy support, a stopper element disposed at a second end of the toy support opposite the first, at least one flexible member disposed between the first end and the second end, and at least one rigid member disposed between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: A belt fastener for detachably connecting two belt ends has a housing and a plug, which can be clipped into the housing. The belt fastener can be a safety fastener opening if a predetermined tensile load acts on the belt ends. A separate finger flap is hinged to a front end of the plug for clipping it into the housing. The finger flap preloaded outwards in direction away from the plug by a separate spring. The finger flap can be brought in abutment with a stop surface of the housing by means of a stop surface opposite of the attachment point. Both stop surfaces are tilted forward by an angle of inclination (?) of >0°, particularly of 20°. In addition, two stop surfaces can be convexly or concavely curved.

Abstract: A training and communicating device for domestic animals which is mountable to a doorknob or other mounting element on or near a door. An elongated leather strip is provided with an aperture for removably suspending the strip from a doorknob. The strip also has a plurality of pairs of holes for securing through each pair of holes a sleigh bell onto the strip with vinyl lacing. The strip, with bells attached and suspended on or near the door within reach of an animal, produces sound when struck by the animal that may be heard throughout an average-sized home.

Abstract: A mold producing one or more globe-shaped bells, each of which is cast as a one-piece shell enclosing a tumbling ball-bearing or jinglet. Production of the one-piece shell is made possible by pouring molten metal over a spherical core, supported by small "feet" inside the globe-like cavity of the mold. When the shell is removed from the mold, the core, in which the ball-bearing or jinglet is embedded, can easily be disintegrated or broken down into particles which fall out holes in the shell's surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cowbell type of musical instrument with a plurality of sound producing ribs resonantly positioned on one side thereof to allow staccato sounds to be selectively produced intermittently during the play of the bell.

Abstract: A method of forming a solderless bell, having a single sound opening, out of a blank within a strip, is disclosed, which comprises the steps of: forming a crown within the blank; separating the blank from the strip, said blank comprising a central portion and peripheral flap portions; inserting a clapper within the central portion; and closing the peripheral flap portions around the central portion, to form said sound opening, thereby encasing the clapper within the central portion and the peripheral flap portions to form the bell.A solderless bell is disclosed which comprises: a container, a clapper located within said container; a single sound opening consisting of a single longitudinal slit located at the bottom of the container; and a crown arranged on the top of said container, said crown being integral with the container and protruding therefrom.

Abstract: A device for animals to signal aid which includes a flat base member on which is mounted a hanger arm which overlies the base. A bell mount is pivotally mounted on the outer free end of the arm with a clapper bell secured thereto and an activator pad is secured to the bell mount obliquely disposed to the vertical when the base is horizontal. The activator pad is of a color which is lighter with respect to the color of the base and hanger arm so that it makes it prominent and easy for the animal to identify. When the activator pad is pivotally depressed the bell is caused to ring.