Abstract:
A projectile for launching through the air comprises a body and one or more projecting members integral therewith extending outwardly a distance from the body, which can be hollow or solid. The projectile is formed from an elastomeric material capable of being stretched to energize the projectile for launching. The projecting members are positioned a distance apart from one another and include openings disposed therethrough at distal ends for engaging sections of a launching device. The launching device includes a handle with the sections extending outwardly therefrom to accommodate placement of the projectile openings thereagainst for retaining the projectile before and during launch. The projectile is launched from the device by pulling the body away from the launching device to energize the projectile, and then releasing the energized projectile, causing it to be propelled from the launching device into the air and towards a desired target.
Abstract:
A spill resistant container assembly having a container adapted to contain a fluid, such as a bubble solution is provided. A generally elastic concave seal member extends across an opening of the container so as to aid in preventing the fluid from spilling out of the container, if the container is knocked over or held in an inverted position. The seal member has a slit capable of receiving the first end of a fluid carrier member such as a bubble wand. The elasticity of the seal member holds the slit in a normally closed position to prevent spilling.
Abstract:
A diffraction toy system comprises an optical viewing device that provides a diffraction optical viewing effect. The viewing devices can be a pair of eyeglasses having diffraction lenses. The system includes a child's play object that includes a light source. The play object can be nonwearable or wearable objects that can accommodate a light source, such as toy cars, trucks, swords, hats, belts, tiaras, and the like. The light source can be a light emitting diode, and the light source can emit colored light. The play object can be a light device that produces a light show. The system can include a number of viewing devices worn by multiple users, and the viewing devices can provide the same or a different diffusion optical effect. Backdrops, with or without light sources, can be includes to provide a further enhanced visual effect.
Abstract:
A punch toy including an animal shaped body. The animal shaped body includes legs, a head portion having a mouth, a tail portion and a tube portion connected to an opening of the mouth portion. The animal shaped body is expandable and the tube portion is stretchable.
Abstract:
A device includes a main body portion (150) connected to a front body- portion (120). The main body portion has a handle (160) with a trigger (170). The front body portion has a through hole. A movable mouth (110) portion is connected to the main body portion. The movable mouth portion includes a fixed wipe bar (410). A reservoir (130) is located between the main body portion and the front body portion. The reservoir includes a clear front portion. A motorized bubble making unit (800) is located between the main body portion and the front body portion. When the trigger is pulled the movable mouth portion is raised to expose a bubble forming ring and the motorized bubble making unit is activated to expel a stream of bubbles through the bubble forming ring.
Abstract:
An optical effect bubble generating system comprises an optical effect viewing device comprising one or more desired holographic images. The optical effect viewing device can be eyeglasses (120) having lenses containing the holographic images. The lenses can be interchangeable to provide different holographic images. The system includes a bubble generating device (100) that can be manually- or automaticalIy-operated. The system operates to provide the optical effect of imposing the desired holographic image onto one or more bubbles (160) when the bubbles are generated (130) in a naturally- or artificially-lit environment, and the one or more bubbles viewed by a user through the optical effect viewing device.
Abstract:
An aqueous-based chemiluminescent system is provided. The system comprises an oxalate component comprising an oxalate ester and a solvent; an activator component comprising a peroxide, a catalyst, and water; a surfactant; and a fluorescer. A self-illuminating bubble-forming composition is also provided, comprising the oxalate component, the activator component, the surfactant, and the fluorescer in admixture with an aqueous bubble-forming solution.
Abstract:
A system for providing a three-dimensional virtual or fantasy environment comprises a viewing device having anaglyph lenses to provide a three-dimensional viewing effect. The viewing device can be a pair of eyeglasses having anaglyph lenses. The system includes a backdrop that may include a support for attaching to a desired structure such as a wall, floor and/or ceiling. The backdrop has themed or scenic artistry from two or more colors superimposed and offset to provide a desired depth effect The backdrop has a central image with a perceived depth different from a surrounding environment. The backdrop can include a light source to provide further visual enhancement for play. The backdrop may be a two- dimensional image on paper, plastic, fabric, or other suitable material. Multiple viewing devices can be provided to permit play by multiple uses at once.
Abstract:
A system for producing and viewing a three-dimensional/stereoscopic image comprises a two-dimensional substrate having a number of blank regions that has been filled in/colored by a user with selected colors calculated to produce a stereoscopic image when viewed through a stereoscopic viewer. The colored regions are separated by black lines and together operate to form a desired image. The image has a background that is predominately black. The black lines and/or background can be provided before or after the user has colored in the blank regions. When the colored image comprising the black lines and black background is viewed through a stereoscopic viewer, the user perceives a three-dimensional image.