US 5,314,338 A · Shape-matching spin-action toy

Abstract

A shape-matching snap-action toy includes a generally cylindrical domed housing formed of a transparent material and having an exit opening defined therein. A plurality of geometrically shaped apertures are formed in the upper portion of the housing and receive correspondingly spaced geometric objects for deposit within the housing interior. A center column supports a rotatable floor within the housing and a spring-biased push button drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a helical rod which engages the rotatable center column each time the push button is depressed rotating the center column and floor causing geometric objects within the housing interior to be erratically bounced about the housing interior until randomly thrown outwardly from the housing through an opening formed in the housing wall.

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Dependent claims

A shape-matching toy comprising:

a housing defining an interior cavity, a plurality of geometrically shaped apertures, and an exit opening;
a plurality of geometric objects having shapes generally corresponding to said geometrically shaped apertures;
a base supporting said housing;
a generally horizontal rotatable floor rotatably supported upon said base within said interior cavity and rotatable with respect to said housing;
and
drive means coupled to said rotatable floor for imparting a rotational force thereto and causing said geometric objects within said interior cavity to be agitated and randomly expelled from said interior cavity through said exit opening.

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Shape-matching spin-action toy

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Abstract

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