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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7340868 | Universal structural element The invention describes a universal structural element (1) for the purpose of forming in particular, three-dimensional structures, which structural element can be manufactured in a convenient manner efficiently, cost-effectively from the most varied materials... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7311579 | Block set for assembling a solid creation and apparatus for fabricating block for assembling solid creation A block set for assembling solid creations uses at least two types of cylindrical blocks. The cylindrical blocks are a thin cylindrical block and a thick cylindrical block. The thick cylindrical block may include a hole on a side face thereof for receiving the thin ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7240387 | Ornamental bridge kit An ornamental bridge kit includes a frame having a first and second side beams (10, 12) of a length that may fit within a shipping container. The frame further includes a plurality of transverse braces (16) spanning between the internal surface of the ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235039 | Full body stretching assist device A full body stretching assist device includes a base, a central support shaft mounted on the base, left and right arm support stretching sections extending outwards therefrom, and left and right leg support stretching sections. The left and right arm support stretch... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229334 | Toy house assembly A house-building toy comprises element blocks that include floor foundation blocks (2) functioning as the foundation of a house model and structuring a floor portion of the house model, wall blocks (3) structuring a wall portion of the house model, roo... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7186161 | Real construction game (RCG) The present invention concerns a construction game to make buildings at a reduced scale providing the user with all the necessary elements in order to obtain a sample at real scale. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175498 | Combination toy building block and container for holding liquids and the like A combination toy building block and container for holding liquids and the like, wherein the functional configuration of the device permits both the carrying of a dispensable substance and the stacking of multiple containers, thereby enabling the imaginative play co... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156663 | Home exterior selection kit A home exterior selection kit includes a tower body having lateral sides, each having at least first and second areas configured to detachably engage a panel representing an exterior material. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7047576 | Plastic profile The invention provides a variable angle connector profile for connecting a plurality of enclosure panels, the profile comprising: a first end segment having a first open channel sized for receiving a first enclosure panel; a flexible middle segment attached to the f... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6874291 | Universal structural element The invention describes a universal structural element (1) for the purpose of forming in particular, three-dimensional structures, which structural element can be manufactured in a convenient manner efficiently, cost-effectively from the most varied materials... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6871433 | Multi-layer three-dimensional display A set (1) for the composition of bi-dimensional images into tri-dimensional form, comprising a panel plurality (2), each panel (21, 22, 23, 24) reproducing a respective bi-dimensional image, and a support unit (3), apt to support the pane... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6702642 | Body for use in a toy set The present invention relates to a toy set comprising at least a first, second, third and fourth body provided to be mated adjacent each other and on top of each other, enabling to build a construction wherein a number of configurations of bodies with res... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6702640 | Block toy Disclosed is a block toy having a plurality of coupling beads each having a plurality of insertion grooves on the outer peripheral surfaces thereof, a plurality of coupling bars connecting the plurality of coupling beads to form predetermined three dimens... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6558222 | Panelling and supports for interconnected toy blocks Spaced-apart blocks are interconnected by planar sheets. Thus, different configurations for the toy building blocks can be obtained. A simple geometric shape can be provided which is capable of interlocking in different directions and is capable of a choi... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6520831 | Modular doll house A modular doll house has interconnectable walls, floors and roofs that are held together by a variety of connectors. The connectors of the modular doll house include tabs which slidably engage the interconnectable walls, floors and roofs and can be easily... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6427413 | Grooved construction lumber for constructing lumber structures A grooved construction lumber element for use in constructing lumber structures such as wall framing, roof trusses, load bearing beams, deck and stair railings, and the like, is described. The construction lumber element is comprised of a straight lumber ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6296541 | Toy capsule A toy capsule for containing toys and for constructing structures has an upper portion and a lower portion with wherein the upper and lower portions are detachably connected at their respective open ends thereby defining a closed container when the open e... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6261147 | Toy building with associated fittings A toy building, such as a doll's house with associated fittings (8), said toy building comprising a bracing structure (1) and a number of substantially planar wall elements (5), and wherein the bracing structure (1) and the wall elements (5) are provided ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6004182 | Temporary structure The structures of this invention comprise a plurality of panels. Rod formations are associated with the panels along at least some edges thereof. Joining devices consisting of elongated frame members are provided with openings for removably receiving the ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5975977 | Toy building construction kit A toy building construction kit includes a plurality of floor defining elements, connectors for interconnecting the floor defining elements, a plurality of support pillar elements for interconnecting adjacent floors, and partition elements adapted to be r... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5947787 | Modular lattice substructure for a toy building set The modular lattice substructure for a playing structure, such as a toy building set, includes elongate beams, elongate joists, and columns having a height greater than the height of the elongate beams and joists. The sides of the columns have a protrusio... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5924906 | Pin connector for construction toy set A construction toy set includes a plurality of interconnectable toy set elements such as couplers for beams which define respective sockets or bores therein. A pin connector defines a generally cylindrical collar supporting a pair of outwardly extending o... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5876261 | Building set for a toy building A building set for a toy building comprising a number of building modules (1) which each defines a space, said building modules (1) being so designed that they may be stacked or arranged next to each other as desired for the construction of single- or mul... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5681201 | Toy building system A toy building construction kit includes a plurality of floor defining elements, means for interconnecting the floor defining elements, a plurality of support pillar elements for interconnecting adjacent floors, and partition elements adapted to be receiv... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5562519 | Panel, dowel and block construction kit The invention includes a minimally structured, abstract toy with a plurality of nonrepresentational interconnecting pieces comprising: a plurality of connectors; a plurality of blocks which are adapted to receive one or more of the connectors so that the ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5487690 | Clamps for making corrugated panel free standing play structures An assortment of clamps, for use by a child to clamp panels of scrap corrugated panel, to make free standing play structures. The clamps are extrusions of high density polysterene, incorporating flexible legs, that form a U-shaped panel receiving section.... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5437135 | Diagonal strut for a system for the construction of arrangements used for mounting workpieces A diagonal strut for a system for the construction of arrangements used for mounting workpieces on machine tool tables in a defined and reproducible position. The system includes a base plate and receiving members connected to each other by the diagonal s... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5351647 | Avian or animal cage cross member A cross member for use as an avian or animal perch or as a support member for additional cage accessories. The cross member comprises an elongated beam member removably attachable to opposing sides of an open wire or bar cage via corresponding open slots ... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5180323 | Interlocking toy components Interlocking toy components for the construction of structures defining various geometric configurations. The toy components of the present invention include a first component (10) having an elongated trunk portion (14). The first component (10) carries a... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5165689 | Three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle sculpture A three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle sculpture is provided for use in retaining puzzle pieces in assembled form in a decorative piece of art. The jigsaw puzzle sculpture includes a frame which defines the shape of the sculpture, and puzzle assembled to the f... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5073138 | Modular gear and frame toy A modular toy (1) allowing easy assembly for children has a frame (3), a bridge (23), and a hub assembly (27) as primary features. The frame and bridge have slots (5, 6), which in turn have fasteners (7). The hub assembly snaps or otherwise removably moun... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5036634 | Knock down shelter and storage structure The knock down shelter and storage structure of the present invention includes a base frame assembly formed by interlocking beams. A vertical wall assembly engages the base frame and includes a plurality of corner uprights. A plurality of intermediate upr... | 08/06/1991 |
| 4895543 | Assembly tree for physical therapy and exercise A device is provided for rehabilitation, exercise and therapy which consists of an upright standard to which are attached in predetermined order and position, arrays of modules made up of interchangeable units attached together in varying configurations. ... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4648226 | Glass element, notably glass block or tile This glass element consists of a glass block, brick or tile which can be used for constructing panels, walls, slabs and the like. Each glass element comprises on its outer periphery interfitting means such as ribs and grooves and/or tongues and grooves ad... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4334868 | Constructional kits A constructional kit comprising elongated connectors and panels. The elongated connectors can only be joined to panels and the panels can only be joined to connectors. Elongated connectors have no means by which they can be joined to other elongated conne... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4270302 | Construction toy A toy utilized for the erection of toy buildings of various designs, the device including a rigid, planar board having a uniform array of apertures of a particular shape disposed on one side, and a plurality of elongated pillars having different cross-sec... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4253267 | Nativity scene housing construction A housing which takes the form of a model or replica of a larger structure such as the stable which was the birthplace of Jesus. The housing can be assembled and disassembled repeatedly and without the use of permanent fasteners such as nails or glue. The... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4227337 | Toy building units A toy building is disclosed including a base member, a plurality of spaced posts are mounted on the base member and frictionally engaged with appropriately located projections. The support posts have channels in which projections extending from the base a... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4193221 | Toy building A toy building set for constructing a toy building includes a plurality of wall plates having anchoring elements and a plurality of connecting members having recesses for receiving the anchoring elements, the recesses having clamping bars extending from o... | 03/18/1980 |
| 4082356 | Educational puzzle chair An educational puzzle chair for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years of age. The chair includes two identical sides, a brace, two identical wedges, a back and a step. The chair is assembled by interlocking its parts in a predetermined manner... | 04/04/1978 |
