A noisemaker that produces sound when played. The noisemaker includes a body component comprising side portions assembled together to form a three-dimensional configuration with an interior space. One or more side portions include one or more aperture elements that open to the interior space. Within the interior space reside one or more core components that are each configured to move freely within the body component while not escaping through the aperture element. The aperture element and the core component are cooperatively designed to maintain the core component within the body component while the noisemaker is played by being struck, scraped, or rubbed.

A noisemaker that produces sound when played. The noisemaker includes a body component comprising side portions assembled together to form a three-dimensional configuration with an interior space. One or more side portions include one or more aperture elements that open to the interior space. Within the interior space reside one or more core components that are each configured to move freely within the body component while not escaping through the aperture element. The aperture element and the core component are cooperatively designed to maintain the core component within the body component while the noisemaker is played by being struck, scraped, or rubbed.

A multi-sound generating device for a toy, the multi-sound generating device including a body member having an inner chamber formed therein, a plurality of noise emitting members operationally disposed within the body member, the plurality of noise emitting members including a first noise generating member that emits a first sound when the body is manipulated, a second noise generating member that emits a second sound when the body is manipulated; and a third noise generating member that emits a third sound when the body is manipulated, whereby the first, second, and third sounds can be emitted simultaneously or separately.

A multi-sound generating device for a toy, the multi-sound generating device including a body member having an inner chamber formed therein, a plurality of noise emitting members operationally disposed within the body member, the plurality of noise emitting members including a first noise generating member that emits a first sound when the body is manipulated, a second noise generating member that emits a second sound when the body is manipulated; and a third noise generating member that emits a third sound when the body is manipulated, whereby the first, second, and third sounds can be emitted simultaneously or separately.

An animal call is provided that has a main body having an upper member, and an open end, the upper member having an upper surface and a lower surface; a cavity in the main body that is open to an environment outside of the main body through the open end of the main body; an opening in the upper member of the main body; and a sound generating member having an upper surface and a lower surface, a first portion of the upper surface of the sound generating member being attached to the lower surface of the upper member of the main body, and a second portion of the sound generating member is a striking surface that is accessible through the opening in the upper member of the main body.

A door knocker for use by a cat for requesting entry into a house. This knocker comprises a mounting block attached to a door surface; a longitudinal spring having a first end mounted to the mounting block and a second end extending vertically downward from the first end. A hardwood ball is mounted to the second end. The ball is held at a knocking distance from the door surface. A string with loose frayed ends is attached to the second end of the spring near the ball. A cat coming near the door knocker is attracted to the string with frayed ends and instinctively starts to play with the string to operate the door knocker into a series of repetitive door knocks. The door knocker according to the present invention does not require any significant physical or mental effort from a cat.

An animal call is provided that has a main body having an upper member, and an open end, the upper member having an upper surface and a lower surface; a cavity in the main body that is open to an environment outside of the main body through the open end of the main body; an opening in the upper member of the main body; and a sound generating member having an upper surface and a lower surface, a first portion of the upper surface of the sound generating member being attached to the lower surface of the upper member of the main body, and a second portion of the sound generating member is a striking surface that is accessible through the opening in the upper member of the main body.

An animal call is provided that has a main body having an upper member, and an open end, the upper member having an upper surface and a lower surface; a cavity in the main body that is open to an environment outside of the main body through the open end of the main body; an opening in the upper member of the main body; and a sound generating member having an upper surface and a lower surface, a first portion of the upper surface of the sound generating member being attached to the lower surface of the upper member of the main body, and a second portion of the sound generating member is a striking surface that is accessible through the opening in the upper member of the main body.

A swinging banner display having a tube handle that doubles as a container for the banner when not being displayed. The banner is attached to a rod which is rotatably attached to the tube handle. The tube handle is sized to fit within a hand but large enough to hold the banner, shaft and disc when the banner is furled. A rotatable disc inside the tube handle has a knob on the perimeter that engages with ribs on the inside of the tube handle to make a rattling noise when the banner is rotated.

A swinging banner display having a tube handle that doubles as a container for the banner when not being displayed. The banner is attached to a rod which is rotatably attached to the tube handle. The tube handle is sized to fit within a hand but large enough to hold the banner, shaft and disc when the banner is furled. A rotatable disc inside the tube handle has a knob on the perimeter that engages with ribs on the inside of the tube handle to make a rattling noise when the banner is rotated.