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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7356951 | Inflatable dancing toy with music An inflatable toy may include a housing, a balloon-like structure, a blower mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a motor. The balloon-like structure may include a base, an inflatable portion, and an inlet. The base and the inflatable portion may define an air storage a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7318766 | Doll with stand Embodiments of toy dolls and doll stands are disclosed, in which a user input applied to the doll or stand may generate motion in the stand and/or doll to animate the doll and/or stand. In some embodiments, a users' input motion may be stored in a compression or exp... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7294060 | Interactive device An interactive device includes a base unit and at least one interchangeable cartridge. The base unit comprises a transparent pressure-sensitive touchscreen overlying the cartridge and a microphone. The cartridge comprises a scroll having a plurality of image frames ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7186212 | Full size fully articulated doll with selectively displayed alterative faces A full size fully articulated doll possessing visual and postural verisimilitude with that of an adult human female is provided selectively displayed alternative faces with exchange of faces masks or heads. Articulation is provided by an internal skeleton having mov... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7111774 | Method and system for illustrating sound and text A system for displaying audio content with text including a book holder and a book. The book holder identifies which book of a plurality is placed in the holder by detecting magnetic indicators in specific locations and arrangements which are unique to each book. Th... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7106014 | Lectern A lectern incorporating a support member having a recess that can receive a control panel or laptop or notebook computer, for use with the by a speaker or other presenter. The support member defines an interior, and includes a keyboard tray slidably received within ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6968151 | Remote control A remote control includes a base and an insert that is attached in a detachable manner to the base. The base includes a remote control circuit, a button coupled to operate the remote control circuit and a fastener capable of holding the insert. The insert includes a... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6926580 | Robotic toy A robotic toy has a pedestal, a first casing assembly, a first transmission device, a mounting shaft assembly and a toy assembly. The pedestal has a speaker and a battery container. The first casing assembly is trunk-like and is mounted on the pedestal. The first tr... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6905390 | Skin application structure for robots and a robot having such a structure A skin application structure for bodies that gives a sense of closeness to human, does not cause damage to the surrounding environment, is easily maintained, and does not exert any load to the movable portion is provided. A flexible skin is detachably applied on the... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6591526 | Audio-capable photo album A photo album includes a CPU that records audio and control buttons located adjacent to each of a plurality of photograph-accommodating pockets on leaves of the photo album. A microphone unit is used to record audio sound bites for each photograph stored ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6564484 | Swimming element enjoying system A swimming element enjoying system capable of applying an external stimulus to a swimming element moved at a predetermined rhythm, to thereby permit the swimming element to carry out different motion, to thereby provide an observer with a fresh surprise, ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6223559 | Medical identification charm bracelet A medical identification charm bracelet including a housing for housing an electronic circuit that includes an audible output device and a visual output device that is activatable to draw attention to the I.D. bracelet and the information inscribed on the... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6104306 | Closure-sensitive signalling device with cantilever switch A closure-sensitive signalling device with a cantilever switch responsive to the opening of a folded article such as a business card holder, greeting card, folder, or other article having panels foldable with respect to each other along a fold line. The c... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5938199 | Squeezable talking trading cards A trading card capable of generating sounds comprises a thin housing having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, a voice chip located in the housing for generating patterns of sounds... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5886621 | Talking poster An talking poster is disclosed. A sound module is attached to the back of the poster. The sound module includes a speaker, which is preferably covered by a speaker cover. A portion of the poster is folded over and sealed to the back of the poster, conceal... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5855001 | Talking trading card player system A talking trading card playing system consists of a portable card player and a plurality of trading cards. Each card includes a card body having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5760318 | Actuating means of a musical box The present invention provides an actuating assembly of a musical box, in which a cluster gear is driven by a motor through a worm gear set, and the cluster gear employs a master gear connecting a driving gear in center portion, and mesh with epicyclical ... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5721388 | Mobile music-producing ornament A mobile music-producing ornament which mainly includes a hollow housing to accommodate a base board, a music-producing device, a swing mechanism and a reciprocation mechanism therein. With gear sets provided among the music-producing device, the swing me... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5710422 | Talking poster An improved talking poster is disclosed. The present invention involves an improved speaker enclosure for a talking poster. The speaker enclosure includes an inner circle in which the speaker is located. It also includes an outer circle which, in conjunct... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5641164 | Talking trading cards A trading card capable of generating sounds comprises a thin housing having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, a voice chip located in the housing for generating patterns of sounds... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5513454 | Sound producing control circuit assembly for picture frames A sound producing control circuit assembly includes a box covered with a fixed supporting board and fastened to a picture frame at the back to hold a sound producing circuit. A movable conductive board is supported on springs above the fixed supporting bo... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5499465 | Pressure-sensitive switch for talking picture frame A talking picture frame includes a pressure-sensitive switch which, when activated, e.g., by lifting the frame from a frame-supporting surface, electrically energizes an audio system housed within the frame to playback a prerecorded personal message which... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5480156 | Squeezable talking trading cards A trading card capable of generating sounds comprises a thin housing having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, a voice chip located in the housing for generating patterns of sounds... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5441414 | Audio-visual dummy An audio-visual dummy including a rigid anthropomorphic structure with, instead of a head, a monitor for delivering an audiovisual message. The monitor is connected to a message reader system. The rigid structures can be placed on a base. The base include... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5410829 | Display arrangements A display arrangement comprises a dancing body torso of plastics material. The lower and upper display halves of the torso are spaced apart. The upper display half is pivotally supported by a support carried by the lower display half. A motor secured to t... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5303491 | Simulated novelty container capable of movement A figure moving article capable of accomplishing unique and unexpected movement sufficient to exhibit unexpected movements. The figure moving article includes a cylindrical container having a peripheral wall formed of a flexible material. In the container... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5177461 | Warning light system for use with a smoke detector A flashing alarm device responsive to audible signals produced by a smoke detector when the smoke detector senses a smoke condition, the alarm device including a circuit with a microphone portion for responding to audible signals produced by the smoke det... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5134796 | Simulated novelty container capable of movement A figure moving article capable of accomplishing unique and unexpected movement sufficient to exhibit unexpected variation in figure. The figure moving article includes a cylindrical container having a peripheral wall formed of a flexible material. In the... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5032099 | Toy musical box A toy musical box having an electronic musical sound reproduction circuit and an electric motor drive for an endless band carrying a continuous picture past a window, so that the musical box can resemble a television set. The operation of the sound reprod... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4864607 | Animated annunciator apparatus An animated telephone annunicator apparatus provides realistic movements so that a user of the apparatus appears to converse with the apparatus. The apparatus receives telephone signals, and in response to these received signals moves portions of the appa... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4835556 | Cassette player and slide assembly A cassette player and slide assembly adapted to play back a pre-recorded magnetic tape cassette having a voice recording of a performer whose facial image appears on a transparency slide receivable in a holder attached to the player and provided with a wi... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4805328 | Talking doll A means of animating the features of a doll or mannequin responsive to an audio signal. The invention utilizes an open loop electromechanical drive mechanism that is actuated by electronic drive signals derived from an audio signal. The electronic drive s... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4767374 | Synchronized drive device for the mouth of a doll A synchronized drive device for the lips of a doll arranged to be driven in response to audio signals from a receiver or sound carrier within the doll. The device is entirely self-contained and insertable into and removable from the doll. It includes exte... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4721437 | Animated annunciator apparatus An animated telephone annunicator apparatus provides realistic movements so that a user of the apparatus appears to converse with the apparatus. The apparatus receives telephone signals, and in response to these received signals moves portions of the appa... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4665640 | Electromechanical controller A controller including a servo to time movement of an animated character with audible sounds reproduced in synchronism with control signals for the servo. A slippable friction drive also makes it permissible to interrupt movement of the character for any ... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4642710 | Animated display controlled by an audio device An animated display in the form of a representation of a face, is controlled by an associated audio tape player and a microprocessor-controlled liquid crystal display. The facial features are variable responsively to the audio signals of the tape player a... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4622771 | Communication display device A communication display device for simulating a humanoid or other animal structure. Fiber optic light elements are included with the device to simulate movement of various parts such as the joints, eyes or mouth for purposes of communication. Sound synchr... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4622881 | Visual display system with triangular cells Improvements to visual display units for producing aesthetically pleasing abstract lighting effects which employ light baffles to produce compartments which contain at least three light sources of different colors are disclosed. The benefits of a baffle a... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4579540 | Radio toy A radio toy having a plastic toy structure with a body portion erectly fixed on the top of a hollow base and a head portion with a movable lower jaw disposed on the top of the body portion, includes a radio set installed in the hollow base and a magnetic ... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4555859 | Viewer for reading and/or displaying information recorded on written or printed tape The invention relates to a viewer for reading and/or displaying information recorded on written or printed tape. The viewer includes a supporting housing formed with two seats for removably accommodating two motor-driven rotatable spools or reels, one of ... | 12/03/1985 |
