Abstract

A package (10) having a product locking feature is disclosed; the package (10) includes a product display panel (16) to which a product (12) is secured with a product locking assembly (24). The product locking assembly (24) includes a locking element (26) and a receiving element (28) being disposed in or attached to the product (12), the locking element (26) being one-way insertable into the receiving element (28) in two stages, the first stage being for securing the product display panel (16) to the product (12) and the second stage being further insertion of the locking element (26) into the receiving element (28) after the product (12) is removed from the product display panel (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs

Abstract

Modeling compounds and methods for making the same are described. The modeling compounds, in some embodiments, comprise about 20% to about 40% by weight starch-based binder, and about 0.15% to about 1.2% by weight microspheres dispersed throughout the compounds. In some embodiments, the modeling compound further comprises vinylpyrrolidone polymers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 3/02 - Starch; Degradation products thereof, e.g. dextrin
• A63H 33/00 - Other toys
• B44C 3/04 - Modelling plastic materials, e.g. clay
• C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring
• C08K 7/16 - Solid spheres
• C08K 7/22 - Expanded, porous or hollow particles
• C08L 3/12 - Amylose; Amylopectin; Degradation products thereof

Abstract

An air gun toy which has a housing mounting a cylinder and a piston for compressing air to cause foam darts to be discharged. The air gun includes the piston, a first connector pivotally connecting a first link to the piston, a second connector pivotally connecting the first link to a second link, a third connector pivotally connecting the second link to housing, a main spring and a trigger. When the piston reaches its forward position, the first, second and third connectors align in a linear configuration, like a toggle joint, to brace the piston and prevent piston bounce back.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41B 11/643 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air guns; Steam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas having a piston effecting a compressor stroke during the firing of each shot the piston being spring operated the piston being arranged concentrically with the barrel
• F41B 11/642 - Compressed-gas guns, e.g. air guns; Steam guns characterised by the supply of compressed gas having a piston effecting a compressor stroke during the firing of each shot the piston being spring operated
• F41B 11/646 - Arrangements for putting the spring under tension

Abstract

A toy power source comprising a figure such as a mannequin having at least one member formed of rubber, the member rubber being capable of being distorted so that its return to a natural configuration generates power. The figure is mountable in a toy constructed to be driven by the return of the figure to its natural configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63H 3/00 - Dolls
• A63H 3/04 - Dolls with deformable framework
• A63H 29/18 - Driving mechanisms with extensible rubber bands
• A63H 17/00 - Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; Accessories therefor

Abstract

A device and method for transmitting sound waves between a signal source and a user's ears, wherein the sound waves bypass the air. The sound waves are conducted by the user's teeth and bones to the user's ears, where they are perceived as sound. Sound~transmitting toothbrushes and the like are described to transmit and/ or conduct sound to the user's ear, while the user is brushing his or her teeth. The toothbrush head and a signal source are configured to produce sound waves for transmission through the toothbrush head to the user's mouth, and a tension controller is configured to control the volume of the sound waves based on the pressure applied by the toothbrush head. The signal source may produce sound waves directly or with the assistance of a transducer. The signal source may be replaceable, connect to a replaceable cartridge, or connect to an adaptor capable of downloading data to allow the signal source data to be replaceable. The tension controller may include gap spacing between the transducer coil and transducer plate. The tension controller may also include a boost switch configured as a bypass switch, activation signal, or force sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 3/00 - Line transmission systems
• A61H 7/00 - Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
• G09F 27/00 - Combined visual and audible advertising or displaying, e.g. for public address