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| 8052552 | Toy apparatus with rattle A toy apparatus having a surface is provided. The toy apparatus may include a mesh including a plurality of loop structures having cooperative mating surfaces disposed at least partially around an outer perimeter of each loop structure. The plurality of loop structu... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7976417 | Whistle ball A ball includes a body having an outer surface. A chamber is disposed within the body and has a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions. An aperture defines a fluid connection between the chamber and the outer surface of the ball. Air flow across the... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7367283 | Leak-proof pet ball A pet exercise device having outer and inner shells having first and second apertures defined therein, respectively, is provided. The outer shell has a first raised edge extending from an internal surface of the outer shell, wherein the first raised edge extends aro... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7331887 | Game finder A game finder which facilitates finding of an arrow after it is shot is disclosed. The game finder includes an arrow and at least one transmitting module provided on the arrow for emitting a recovery signal when the arrow strikes game or a target. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7252607 | Anchor fitting for a hollow ball An anchor fitting for a hollow ball includes a pair of shoulder defining bodies and an anchor body. These are located within the ball, the anchor body holding the shoulder defining bodies in place with respect to the ball so that with the anchor body having a cord, ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7186192 | Ball return system A ball return apparatus includes a base, a substantially vertical pole extending from the base, an extensible tether extending from the pole, and a ball connected to the tether. The preferred base has a hollow interior and a closure so that the base can be filled wi... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7173540 | Flash-bang projectile A flash-bang projectile that generates one or more noise pulses and one or more flashes of light. In generating a noise pulse, the flash-bang projectile provides a housing that includes a gas chamber that entraps air. The gas chamber includes a compression device th... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165869 | Internally illuminated elastomeric novelty device with external projections An internally illuminated novelty device having an electronics module contained within a translucent elastic casing. The elastic casing has a hollow central region that defines an internal pocket. A plurality of protrusions extend outwardly from the central region s... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7108576 | Foam projectile exhibiting an illuminating element A projectile adapted for being discharged from a suitable firing device such as a gun, slingshot, cannon and the like. The device includes a three-dimensional shaped body constructed of a foam material and which may include such as a disc shaped, conical arrow shape... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7033178 | Interactive apparatus with interactive device An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a interactive ball includes (a) a plurality of indicia, (b) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the plurality of indicia, (c) an audio output unit operatively coupled to ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7022036 | Electronic throw-and-catch game An electronic catch-and-throw game is disclosed that requires physical skill, logical thought, and advancing complexity in order to challenge players of all skill levels and hold their interest. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6945887 | Game ball with clock The present invention includes ball having integrated timers for measuring or counting at least one time period. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6935274 | Pet toy The pet toy consists of an inner elastomer ball having an inner ball wall, a squeaker mounted in the inner ball wall, an outer elastomer ball having an outer ball wall, an air hole mounted in the outer ball wall, the inner ball being within the outer ball. The outer... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6908662 | Squeezable cushions with relief Grippable cushioning devices which may be used as cushions, squeezables, toys, throwable toys, and novelty items are disclosed. Some of those devices include holes therein which may provide a relief function in that the holes may buckle or collapse when squeezed. Th... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6733149 | Illuminating sounding ball An illuminating and sounding ball includes a translucent solid first hemisphere, an opaque second hemisphere combined with the translucent solid first hemisphere to become a ball. The opaque second hemisphere has a chamber defined therein. An illuminating and soundi... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6572492 | Kinetically rechargeable sound-emitting golf ball A sound-producing golf ball includes an outer shell with a shock-absorbent inner housing having a rechargeable micro-battery positioned therein. A micro-generator coupled to a rotatably mounted shaft is positioned in the housing. A pendulum depending from... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6464602 | Impact-activated interactive toy A mobile object, such as a hollow ball containing an electronic circuitry system is proposed. The circuitry includes a speech processor and a controller, an integrated circuit for a speech recorder, an integrated circuit for an audio amplifier, a micropho... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6251035 | Sound and light effects ball structure A sound and light effects ball structure, in which a sound and light element is fitted. As the ball is thrown, the ball structure will emit a light and sound effect. Its principal features are its transparent inner bladder and its translucence. Also, the ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6142894 | Article producing sound and light on impact An article suitable for throwing in games and able to produce sound and light on impact is provided. The article includes a rigid inner shell having sound and light producing apparatus mounted therein and a flexible outer layer integrally formed from clea... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6083127 | Energy absorbing sound emitting toy dart A sound emitting toy dart includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. A sound emitting end cap is secured to the first end. The end cap has a resilient wall member defining a cavity, and an aperture formed in the wall member in communic... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5897117 | 8-ball relaxer A relaxing device in the form of a hard, hollow ball with a smooth hard coating decorated with a number of figure 8s to simulate the 8-ball in pocket billiards. A bell is mounted within the ball. Manipulation of the ball produces pleasant sensations of fe... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5810685 | Practice ball with sound and acceleration sensor A practice ball responsive to acceleration for use in practicing sports and an acceleration sensor therefor. The practice ball includes an electronics housing; an acceleration sensor mounted in the electronics housing and responsive to acceleration of the... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5769682 | Squeezable plaything simulating humanoid figure A squeezable toy plaything which simulates an organic object, such as a human organ, a body part, or a humanoid figure, which plaything when squeezed and released then generates a gurgling sound. The plaything includes a generally spherical outer shell fo... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5611721 | Sound producing device A sound producing ball includes concentric inner and outer ball elements and a plurality of sound producing particles in an open area therebetween. The sound producing particles are dimensioned to travel in the open area when the ball is rotated, and the ... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5609411 | Inflatable article with an illuminating device An inflatable ball includes a gas tight hollow body and an illuminating device. The device includes a mounting seat body having a base sealingly and integrally bonded to the wall of the hollow body and an inwardly extending light housing which confines a ... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5590875 | Baseball bat The invention relates to baseball equipment, and more particularly to a baseball bat and a baseball which are provided with an audible signal generating element. A hollow tube is positioned in the baseball bat and in the baseball, the hollow tube receivin... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5588647 | Method of playing a football game There is disclosed a football having an end appendage comprising at least one long, narrow strip of a flexible sheet material, e.g., cloth or flexible plastic, which functions as a tail when the ball is thrown or kicked and which provides directional stab... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5577723 | Squeezable toy ball A squeezable toy ball which simulates a human organ such as the intestine, the ball when squeezed and released then generating a gurgling sound similar to that produced by a functioning intestine. The ball comprises a generally spherical outer shell forme... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5564702 | Interactive spherical game having lights and switches A puzzle having a substantially spherical housing comprising a plurality of lights disposed over the surface thereof, a plurality of switches operable by a user, and a control device operatively connected to the switches and to the lights for switching on... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5544894 | Tethered ball having facial features and sound output A device for simulating the recreational activity of a person "bungee jumping". The device includes a ball having exaggerated, abnormal facial features of a person on the outer surface, a pressure-activated audio circuit inside the ball for producing a sc... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5480143 | Winged practice ball A practice ball comprised of mutually perpendicular X-, Y- and Z-members. A plurality of wings interconnect the X-, Y- and Z- members. The shape of said wings skeletally defines the shape of the practice ball. The wings and reduced weight of the practice ... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5476408 | Sound producing ball A sound producing ball includes concentric inner and outer ball elements and a plurality of sound producing particles in an open area therebetween. The sound producing particles are dimensioned to travel in the open area when the ball is rotated, and the ... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5467981 | Football with tail appendage There is disclosed a football having an end appendage comprising at least one long, narrow strip of a flexible sheet material, e.g., cloth or flexible plastic, which functions as a tail when the ball is thrown or kicked and which provides directional stab... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5451046 | Flag football equipment Flag football equipment wherein a soft foam rubber football includes helical finger receiving gripping grooves containing loop fabric fasteners, a waist encircling belt including a plurality of detachable flags containing loop fabric fasteners, and a glov... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5445375 | Gotcha ball toy The invention is to a ball toy and game method utilizing the ball device. The ball toy includes two hemispherical parts that may be separated to enclose an electronic timing device and a digitized voice module. The electronic timing device is actuated by ... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5413332 | Eggball An egg-shaped elastomeric ball having a unique combination of texture, size, weight and composition features such that it can be thrown and bounced in a controllable manner, after the user develops a certain level of skill. Methods of manufacture and use ... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5398928 | Football with tail appendage A football having an end appendage comprising at least one long, narrow strip of a flexible sheet material, e.g., cloth of flexible plastic, which functions as a tail when the ball is thrown or kicked and which provides directional stability for the footb... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5375839 | Impact sensitive talking ball A talking ball has a speaking unit mounted inside including an adapter 30 which fits in an aperture in the ball to hold the unit in position. A plunger 21 fits against an inside surface and operates a test switch 16 when the ball is squeezed. The speaking... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5316293 | Signal emitting ball A toy ball, preferably a football, that emits light and bomb-emulating sounds when spiraled. It comprises a foam body defining a central bore with open ends, conical end caps associated with the ends, and an electronic circuit responsive to a centrifugal ... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5294131 | Audible arrow A hunting arrow having a hollow shaft accommodating a sound generator actuated upon impact with a target to aid in finding the arrow. The shaft has one or more slots that function to direct the generated sound. The sound generator includes a piezio electr... | 03/15/1994 |
