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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7318762 | Elongated flotation device with spray nozzle A flotation device includes an elongated and flexible member with a channel extending between longitudinal ends of the flexible member, where the flexible member is configured to support an individual within water during a recreational activity, and a nozzle member ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7115014 | Animated toy figure A toy animal having a rigid body with movable legs, head and tail, is operated by internal gear mechanisms powered by a single, reversible, battery-powered motor operated in different directions. A hand controller is attached to the body to actuate the single motor ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7066820 | Illusion toy An illusion toy has a housing in which a blade is rotated in one direction too rapidly to be seen through 270 degrees between rest positions on respective opposite sides of an article receiving through hole, providing the illusion that the blade has rotated in an op... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7004813 | Toy gun with glowing projectiles and method of providing glowing projectiles to a toy gun A toy gun that shoots glowing projectiles and the method of providing glowing projectiles to a toy gun. The toy gun having a body, at least one black light responsive projectile, a cartridge for supplying the projectiles to the body, at least one black light source ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6648726 | Toy gun and glow in the dark projectile A system and a method for launching glow-in-the-dark projectiles from a projectile launcher wherein the toy comprises projectiles exposed to light prior to being launched and a firing mechanism wherein a portion of the firing mechanism is positioned with ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6532314 | Talking toy scanner A toy scanner is disclosed capable of scanning printed price indicators and audibly and visually displaying the scanned price. The price indicators are printed in carbon ink and the toy scanner includes a conductive rubber strip located on the reading fac... | 03/11/2003 |
| 5984760 | Doll having simulated drinking action A bottle includes an outer vessel formed of a transparent or clear material and an inner vessel slightly smaller than the outer vessel and received therein to create a space therebetween. A cap is secured to the outer vessel and defines apertures therein.... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5928085 | Novelty gas dispensing nozzle attachment A novelty gas dispensing nozzle attachment for attachment to a fuel cap of a vehicle for simulating a torn away gas dispensing nozzle because the driver forgot to remove the gas dispensing nozzle from the vehicle before driving away from the gas pump. The... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5897038 | Liquid dispensing wagon A utility wagon or toy version thereof for containing a source of dispensable liquid and having a pump mounted in the wagon for pressurizing the source of liquid by actuating a reciprocally movable handle, and a wand connected to the source of liquid for ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5215491 | Water actuated toy kitchen set A water actuated toy kitchen set includes a housing having an interior cavity therein supported by a support base. A sink includes a depressible faucet together with a sink well and drain coupling. A dishwasher cavity supports a slidable dishwasher tray, ... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5186674 | Toy paint applicators Toy paint applicators for creating the illusion of picking up paint and applying it to a surface. The present invention includes a toy paint applicator having a handle; a simulated paint receiving element having a translucent portion for simulating a pain... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5176561 | Toy nursing bottle for a doll A toy nursing bottle for simulating emptying of the bottle when the doll is "drinking" and "filling" the bottle from a can or the like. The bottle body is formed of outer and inner shells defining a liquid receiving chamber therebetween, a nipple member m... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5158208 | Water cannon apparatus An apparatus including a fluid storage tank, with a torso belt organization for mounting the storage tank about a torso portion of an individual. A glove member is in fluid communication with the fluid storage tank, wherein the fluid storage tank is press... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5108337 | Inflatable balloon system An inflatable balloon system comprises an optional first container having an openable top and a collapsed balloon positioned within the first container. A compressed gas container having a gas release valve is provided, with the compressed gas container a... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5002514 | Tears-shedding device for dolls A tears-shedding device for a doll includes a tank, an L-shaped opening extension disposed at the lower portion of the tank via a spherical inlet valve, for each eye of the doll a perspective convex-shaped eye extension disposed at one side of the tank vi... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4857031 | Toy rotatable grill kabob A toy rotatable grill kabob is disclosed for simultanously rotatably driving a skewer onto which simulated food chunks are mounted, and a pair of spaced support rods for supporting a simulated wiener or the like. The skewer and support rods are driven by ... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4701150 | Toy automobile and filling station set A toy automobile and a toy filling station forming a set. The automobile has a self contained power plant, including a battery and a motor. To drive the automobile, water is introduced into a container in the automobile, simulating gasoline fuel, which ca... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4586280 | Novelty advertising cap A baseball-type cap having on the front and above the visor a miniature transparent mug which contains a small motor and pump that circulates a fluid from the bottom of the mug up through a conduit within the cap to a small dispensing tap mounted above th... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4550876 | Sprinkler toy A sprinkler toy, advantageously in the shape of a fire hydrant, includes a connector for placing the toy in fluid communication with a garden hose. A first spraying nozzle is capable of communicating with the connector through a pivotally operated valve. ... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4531654 | Drink dispensing device A drink dispensing device which simulates the appearance and operation of a drill rig comprising a base structure on which is mounted a model of a drill rig, control circuitry, and a plurality of drink dispensers. Each drink dispenser comprises a solenoid... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4356657 | Toy car wash apparatus and method A toy car wash for advancing a toy car along a car washing line, applying water to the car, brushing the car, and then rapidly spinning the wet car to remove water. The water is essentially confined within the toy by use of a transparent top cover, a wate... | 11/02/1982 |
