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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8025545 | System and method for substantially synchronizing sound and smoke in a model vehicle A system and method is provided for substantially synchronizing sound and smoke in a model train or other model vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention, a sensor is configured to send a signal periodically to a smoke generating device and a controller, w... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7749040 | Smoke production system for model locomotive A smoke production system for a model locomotive capable of accurately simulating the exhaust characteristics of an actual locomotive. The present invention accomplishes this by monitoring the rotation to the flywheel of the electric motor used to drive the drive wh... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7666052 | Variable-heat smoke unit for model vehicle A smoke generating unit for a model vehicle controls and varies the rate at which smoke is generated by controlling power to a heater. The model vehicle is electrically driven, and the smoke-generating unit is configured to emit smoke so as to mimic varying emission... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7361073 | Motion responsive toy A toy may include a housing, an electromagnetic-field sensor, an output, a controller, and/or a source of an electromagnetic field. The housing may be adapted to be supported on a support surface. In some examples, the housing may support the field sensor in a fixed... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7332877 | Light controller A light controller capable of varying the brightness of a light emitting diode in a linear manner. The light controller may control a number of lights in a predetermined pattern or in a pattern designed by the user. A remote control may be used to control and intera... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7297045 | Smart smoke unit A smoke generating device for a model train that includes a smoke generating element supported by a support member. The smoke generating element can be wound around the support member is a generally helical pattern. The number of turns and the distance between turns... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7195011 | Convertible fluid feed system with comformable reservoir and methods A feed system for an aerosolizer utilizes an ampoule containing a liquid and includes a housing having an ampoule region into which the ampoule is held, and a liquid receiving region that is adapted to receive liquid dispensed from the ampoule. An interface is used ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7179149 | Spring supported illuminated novelty device with spinning light sources A novelty item that spins at least one array of lights to produce a predetermined changing pattern of lights. The device has at least one array of lights that is supported by at least one flexible arm. The arms radially extend from a spinning hub. Consequently, when... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7125309 | Smart smoke unit A smoke generating unit for a model train that varies the rate of smoke produce in response to changes in the load on the model train. The smoke generating unit includes a housing, a smoke element and a motor driven fan. The housing can be formed of two sub-housings... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7100600 | Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the bottom end and is re... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7032590 | Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the bottom end and is re... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6948491 | Convertible fluid feed system with comformable reservoir and methods A feed system for an aerosolizer utilizes an ampoule containing a liquid and includes a housing having an ampoule region into which the ampoule is held, and a liquid receiving region that is adapted to receive liquid dispensed from the ampoule. An interface is used ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6901926 | Ultrasonic atomizer, ultrasonic inhaler and method of controlling same A bush (31) is fitted into a housing (10) and an ultrasonic pump (12) is supported liquid tightly by the bush (31). The ultrasonic pump (12) is constituted by a pump shaft (21) formed to include a pump bore (22) passi... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6676473 | Smart smoke unit A smoke generating unit for a model train that varies the rate of smoke produce in response to changes in the load on the model train. The smoke generating unit includes a housing, a smoke element and a motor driven fan. The housing can be formed of two s... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6485347 | Puffing fan driven smoke unit for a model train The present invention provides a smoke generator for a model train. The invention allows a toy locomotive to produce smoke as an actual train would, in a puffing pattern. The present achieves its purpose by manipulating the flow of air through a smoke gen... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6325690 | Toy top with message display and associated method of initiating and synchronizing the display A system and method for initiating, orienting and synchronizing the electronic display on a top or a similar spinning object. The system includes a top on which is disposed an array of lights which forms the electronic display. The electronic display ligh... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6280278 | Smoke generation system for model toy applications A smoke generation system for use in model toys. The system includes a reservoir for holding smoke fluid, a heating element for converting the smoke fluid into smoke, a pump unit for delivering smoke fluid from the reservoir to the heating element, and a ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 5512001 | Toy vehicle A toy vehicle includes a sound generating mechanism for generating realistic vehicle engine sound and a smoke generating mechanism for generating simulated smoke vapors. The sound generating mechanism and the smoke generating mechanism are simultaneously ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5361705 | Interactive drag strip amusement ride An improved, interactive drag strip amusement ride that satisfies the need for a ride where any person can safely experience the thrills of a drag race and the requirements placed on a drag race driver. It comprises an apparatus for accurately simulating ... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5312281 | Ultrasonic wave nebulizer An ultrasonic wave nebulizer for converting water or liquid to mist has a disc-shaped piezoelectric vibrator (TD) which has a pair of surfaces one of which is defined as an operation surface. A thin plate (21) having a plurality of small holes or mesh is ... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5205771 | Toy bomber for generating smoke-filled bubbles A device or machine for producing smoke-filled soap bubbles is provided. The device includes an air pumping mechanism such as an air bellows and a smoke-generating mechanism such as conventionally found in toy trains. The air pumping mechanism and the smo... | 04/27/1993 |
| 4286806 | Roller skating spark generator A spark-generating mechanism for mounting on, and for use in combination with, a roller skate or roller skateboard. The mechanism includes a support bracket adapted to be attached to the skating device, to carry rotatably a grindstone wheel between two la... | 09/01/1981 |
