Amusement devices: toys inventions 09/07

20070224908 - Gas assisted game call: A method and apparatus for imitating the natural sounds of animals using a compressed gas is described. Embodiments include a forced air animal or game call coupled to a supply of a compressed gas. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a gas delivery system coupled to one or more sources... Agent: Patterson & Sheridan, L.L.P.

20070224909 - Child receiving device with child entertainment system: An activity center is disclosed, wherein the activity center includes a child receiving device and an activity bar attached thereto. The activity bar may be removably connected to the child receiving device. The activity center includes a number of components including at least one actuator, at least one entertainment component,... Agent: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC

20070224910 - Yo-yo having a string- formed response system: The invention is an improved yo-yo that has two side units and a string-formed response system incorporated into each side unit. In its most basic form, the response system employs a string that is threaded through spaced-apart apertures in a side unit to form at least one tether engagement pad.... Agent: Gubernick Associates Franklin L Gubernick

20070224911 - Automatic locking system for dumping toy: A toy having a pivoting member such as a dump bucket or bed, with an automatic locking system on the pivoting member. An embodiment of the present invention provides toy having a chassis, a pivoting member pivotably and slideably mounted on the chassis, and a latch mechanism. The pivoting member... Agent: Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

20070224912 - Collapsible structure for demonstrating and interacting with large-scale dolls: The invention relates to a structure for demonstrating and interacting wherein the structure includes a collapsed position for long-term storage, a folded or storage position for temporary storage, and a plurality of expanded positions that are suitable for displaying or interacting with large-scale dolls. The structure or dollhouse includes a... Agent: John H. Thomas, P.C.

20070218800 - Auxiliary toys and methods of distributing the same: A toy package. The toy package includes a primary toy; and a separate first auxiliary component that combines with one or more auxiliary components packaged with different primary toys to collectively form a composite auxiliary toy.... Agent: Alleman Hall Mccoy Russell & Tuttle LLP

20070218798 - Bubble generating assembly: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a bubble solution supply, a bubble generating frame, and a tubing that couples the bubble solution supply with the bubble generating frame. The bubble generating frame has two separate portions, the portions being pivotably coupled to each other in a manner such that... Agent: Raymond Sun Law Offices Of Raymond Sun

20070218799 - Configurable toy and item of wearing apparel: The invention relates to an animal shaped article which is both a stand alone toy and item of wearing apparel comprising a number of removably attachable segments. The article is dimensioned such that it is wearable. The segments are adapted to variably configure the article.... Agent: Greenberg Traurig, LLP

20070218801 - Compressible toy: A toy is sized and shaped so as to move between a relaxed position and various compressed positions upon the application of force. The toy includes an urging mechanism, such as a rubber band or a coil spring, which functions to urge the toy to its relaxed position.... Agent: Mccarter & English, LLP

20070218802 - Simulated balloon display and method: A simulated balloon display is designed to be attached to a real estate “tent sign” or used in conjunction with any other promotional presentation. A silhouette cluster made of thin translucent colored plastic mimics the appearance of free-floating balloons while avoiding the handling problems and expense involved with helium inflated... Agent: Thomas J. Germinario, Esq.

20070218803 - Exercise or toy foam sword and method of making same: A foam sword having a sword blade made from a flexible, soft foam material is provided. The blade includes a reinforcing rod that extends partially therethrough to provide some rigidity and to which the sword handle and hilt guard are connected.... Agent: Volpe And Koenig, P.C.

20070212973 - Lighted airborne disc game: An illuminated flying disc device that can be used in low-light conditions to play an organized game similar to golf or croquet. The disc is aerodynamically designed with lights around it that can blink or remain on for effect. Poles that act as golf holes or croquet rings come in... Agent: Jim Helfrich

20070212974 - Stuffed toy with simulated heartbeat and method of making same: There is provided a stuffed toy with a simulated, illuminating heartbeat and a method of making thereof. An individual, or an assistant thereof, is provided with an empty, sewn fabric skin, a simulated heartbeat device, and a supply of stuffing material. The simulated heartbeat device has at least one light... Agent: Keeling Patents And Trademarks

20070207697 - Ornamental device with audio player, reciprocating appendage and projection optics: This invention relates to an ornamental device that projects designs onto the internal surface of a light-transmitting portion of the device so that the projected designs are visible externally, plays audio sounds related to the subject of the ornamental device and moves one or more appendages in a repetitive or... Agent: David J. Wilson

20070207698 - Toy to aid emotional transitions: The invention is a personalized transitional item or toy, that can be a stuffed animal, to aid in the emotional transitions of children that are about to undergo a significant loss. It is a stuffed toy that has the capacity to store memorabilia in its interior. The toy itself will... Agent: Johnnie R. Hynson

20070207699 - Toy vehicle with stabilized front wheel: A toy vehicle generally comprises a chassis, front and rear wheels supporting the chassis, and a flywheel configured to rotate within the front wheel to provide a gyroscopic effect. An engagement mechanism housed within and operatively coupled to the front wheel is configured to rotate the flywheel in a first... Agent: Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP

20070207700 - Toy: A toy comprising a transducer to produce an output signal in response to variations in barometric pressure, a filter to filter said output signal to select a component of the output signal relating to air movement at the transducer and response means to cause said toy to create an effect... Agent: Lackenbach Siegel, LLP