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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7083493 | Yo-yo A toy-type device which is adapted for both yo-yo play and ball-catching play utilizing a ball tethered to a disc-shaped body, wherein the ball can be used as a grasping element when the device is used as a yo-yo or alternatively the ball can be used as a free-body ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 5830083 | Cylinder swinging and landing to a male extension A challenging and patience developer toy. This invention has a handle perpendicular to a four ended receptacle shaped like a cross. The four ends constitute the male extensions and form the axes of the male connector. The male extensions are: a peg, a cup... | 11/03/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5125670 | Vertical backboard-tether ball amusement device The present invention entails an amusement device played by two players. The amusement device comprises a vertical backboard having a tethered ball secured to the top edge thereof. Each player is provided with a paddle for engaging the tethered ball. The ... | 06/30/1992 |
| 4783092 | Amusement toy catch device An amusement toy having a first elongated member with a first end and a second end. The second end is held by an individual's fingers for manipulation. A second elongated member includes a first end and a second end. The second end is held by an individua... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4635942 | Ring-a-ding hook game Disclosed is a ring and hook game played by swinging a metal ring attached to a flexible line towards a pair of hooks projecting from a box mounted on a wall. When the ring successfully engages the hooks the ring closes an electrical circuit, activating a... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4047718 | Toy gaming device A toy comprising elongated handle means having a front end with a base mounted at the rear end thereof and being suitable for holding in the hand, with lighting means including a lamp mounted within the handle means and including a switch having a portion... | 09/13/1977 |
