Vehicular Impact Signaling Device
An apparatus for the deployment of a visible plume to alert other motorists that a proximate motor vehicle has been involved in a collision.
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| 7722426 | Reconfigurable toy extreme sport hang glider A toy, comprising or a cockpit; and a pair of wings moveably coupled to the cockpit; wherein at least the pair of wings are transformable between a driving configuration and a flying configuration, wherein in the driving configuration the wings extend longitudinally... | 05/25/2010 |
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| 7350578 | Diverter plugs for use in well bores and associated methods of use Zonal isolation of well bores is often desirable for performing downhole operations such as stimulation operations. In certain embodiments, diverter plugs for achieving zonal isolation in a casing string in a well bore may comprise a mandrel having a first end and a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 6973966 | Compressible darts and methods for using these darts in subterranean wells The present invention relates generally to subterranean well construction, and more particularly, to improved darts and methods of using these darts in subterranean wells. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a dart for activating a plug located within ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6964593 | Stump-cutting toy assembly A children's educational toy includes a log section having a plurality of uniquely shaped and detachable log portions for defining altering portions of the log section. Each log portion has a top surface provided with a plurality of spaced notches for defining a str... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6579145 | Toy comprising interconnected figures having directionally selectable spring-loaded propulsion mechanisms A toy for entertaining a user includes a composite structure configured to execute a play function, the composite structure including several removably interconnected structure elements, each said structure element having at least one propulsion mechanism... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6332851 | Toy conker A toy conker which has a main body portion attachable to a line member, the body portion having at least one insert which can be struck off.... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6296543 | Toy figure having enhanced punching feature A toy figure includes a body having an upper torso pivotally coupled to a lower torso. The lower torso is coupled to a pair of supporting-legs while the upper torso is coupled to a pair of pivotally supported arms. A head is further supported upon the upp... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6149485 | Collapsible building block for erecting toy buildings that fall down flat A collapsible toy building block with strong board members. Base board (12) and roof board (10) interconnect loosely with frame boards (24)(24A). Frame boards set loosely in channel (26) that is formed by, short in length, projecting spacers (18) that run... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6086449 | Cascading release fastener mechanism A spring biased projectable latch mechanism having a triggerable release mechanism at the end of said latch which is projected furthest into a latch receptacle during fastener engagement. A latch housing part of an object being fastened, said housing comp... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6048250 | Toy dart A toy dart includes a cylindrical wall having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first open end at one end of the cylindrical wall, and second open end at the other end of the cylindrical wall. At least two fins are attached to the outer surface of the... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6048247 | Main wing positioning and release system for a toy aircraft A main wing positioning and release system particularly adapted for use with a toy or model aircraft, includes a wing positioning bracket upon the axial centerline of the aircraft, the bracket having projecting elements directed upwardly from the centerli... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5964639 | Toy with directionally selectable spring-loaded propulsion mechanisms A toy is for entertaining a user includes a shell portion configured to execute a play function, and at least one propulsion mechanism including a spring-loaded, directionally selectable propulsion member connected to the shell portion. The triggering obj... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5928049 | Toy dart A toy dart includes a cylindrical wall having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first open end at one end of the cylindrical wall, and second open end at the other end of the cylindrical wall. At least two fins are attached to the outer surface of the... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5397260 | Toy crash center play set A toy vehicle crash center play set includes a base mounting three separate upright walls. Two of the walls are interchangeable at the center and lateral side positions along one edge of the base. One interchangeable wall includes a mechanical impact mete... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5380234 | Inflatable and deflatable combatant action toy An inflatable and deflatable combatant action toy includes a rigid support base, a flexible body having an inflatable and deflatable bladder therein, a pair of pivotal arms manually actuatable for delivering an impact force to another similar combatant ac... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5334079 | Toy having flexible shell for launching projectiles A toy for launching projectiles. The toy includes a flexible shell generally having a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. The convex outer surface has a first protrusion and a plurality of claws. The concave inner surface has a second protru... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5334073 | Crash dummy figures A toy figure has a torso with a plurality of removable, spring-biased appendages. Each appendage inserted into the torso with connectors. Each of the connectors includes a groove for receiving a movable detent to attach the appendages to the torso. The fr... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5234216 | Toy vehicle crash simulating playset A toy vehicle crash simulating playset includes a crash simulator having a support base to which a pair of toy vehicles are pivotally secured in a spaced apart arrangement. Each toy vehicle is pivotally secured at the outer portion thereof and a spring me... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5213538 | Pop-action bouncing doll A pop-action doll includes a resilient bistable hemispherical support member together with a dome-shaped hat portion. A head and torso are secured to the resilient member and the hat portion. The resilient member may be configured in an open position in w... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5203559 | Bowling apparatus having spring driven wind-up striker Game apparatus comprising of at least one self-standing upright playpiece and a self-powered striker self-movable along a supporting surface so as to engage and knock over the playpiece. The striker may be aimed toward the playpiece from a stationary posi... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5183427 | Collapsible toy building A toy collapsible house. A column of stacked segments supports the house, held together by a spring tensioned cord, impact triggered release of which slides stiff cord portions away from segment junctions, allowing column and house collapse. The column co... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5135221 | Spring launched pop-up pin bowling game A tabletop bowling game including a small scale replica of a bowling alley. A platform is mounted above the replica of the bowling alley at one end thereof. Ten upstanding posts are formed on the platform with the posts arranged in seven columns extending... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5074819 | Toy bank novelty device The present invention relates to a toy bank novelty device. The toy bank structure is collapsible in nature and includes a mouse trap therewith to cause the structure to fly apart or explode when activated. The mouse trap may be activated by insertion of ... | 12/24/1991 |
| 4979926 | Toy exploding bridge apparatus An apparatus including a forward ramp member spaced from a rear ramp member, with a medial support member positioned therebetween, and a first and second platform plate member secured between the medial support and the forward and rear ramp members, where... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4895548 | Collapsible construction set A collapsible construction set comprises a plurality of parts, each of which includes at least one integrally formed connector. A plurality of connector designs are provided. A first design includes a tapered receptacle and a stabilizing pin at the center... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4867723 | Toy simulated explodable shack A toy simulated explodable shack is disclosed that is actuated by a toy car running through the doors thereof. The shack includes a base, and a pair of shack frame members including side walls and doors pivotally mounted on the base for pivotal movement b... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4834687 | Log splitting toy A toy which, when employed, simulates log splitting, comprises two log halves that cosmetically portray natural log halves, each half having a fastener for joining the halves together and a cavity that creates a slot when the halves are joined. A wedge is... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4824414 | Inflatable toy with hook and loop ball attachment An inflated toy is in a general form which is suggestive of a football player with his arm and hand in a passing position. A hook and loop fastener is on the hand of the player and on the football so that the hand may hold the ball. If the toy is tackled ... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4755141 | Toy for simulating the sound and feel of cutting food The present invention relates to toys for use of children which are models of green vegetables, fruits and the like. The model vegetables are cut into blocks and are temporarily adhered together. The model vegetables can be separated into several blocks b... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4734076 | Toy vehicle play setting A toy vehicle play setting simulating a crash test and repair station for use with toy vehicles having body components rotatable on impact to simulate damage from a collision, the setting having a supporting surface member with at least one garage like st... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4673367 | Animated figure toy An animated figure toy having a lower torso with a trunnion member coupled for rotatable movement, the trunnion including hinge couplers connectable to mating hinge portions on the interior of front and rear halves of the upper torso. A spring is position... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4661080 | Toy racing set with exploding raceway A toy playset including a bridge which may be used in a road racing set to emulate the occurence of an explosion. The playset includes a launcher and a toy bridge with a track portion and an actuating device. The track portion includes at least one elemen... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4508521 | Impact responsive toy An impact responsive toy has a part of the body that is movable to expose the part in its regular condition or in a damaged condition. A biasing force urges exposure of the hidden damaged condition while the part is releasably latched to expose the undama... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4488373 | Stackable piece playset A playset includes a series of pieces sequentially stackable on a hollow base and interconnected by a flexible tether. One end of the tether is secured to an end piece and the other, free end passes through the base and is connected to a tab. When a child... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4319751 | Hammer game A competitive amusement game apparatus in which a player selectively moves a playing member pivotally mounted on a base housing toward an opposing playing member in an effort to strike the head of the opposing playing member. Each of the playing members i... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4212460 | Hollow water-filled game toy A hollow body is provided having two complementary parts releasably joined about interfitting rim portions. When the parts are joined, the hollow body may be compressed to partially deform a portion of the rim structure into an opening thereby allowing th... | 07/15/1980 |
| 4193597 | Combination vehicle and launcher toy assembly A toy including a number of snap and press-fit parts which may be configured as a race car and may be reassembled to form various other toys. In one such toy, the race car body may be disassembled to form a spring-loaded projectile launcher. Other parts m... | 03/18/1980 |
| 3970311 | Impact gun with pellet positioning lever A target game is disclosed in the form of a box with the front wall made of a resilient clear plastic. The box may contain various rotating and spinning targets located toward the rear wall of the box. A single pellet normally rolls forward down the incli... | 07/20/1976 |