A toy comprising a rotor (20), an actuator mechanism (33), and a launch device (41), wherein the rotor comprises an actuator mechanism (33), and wherein the one toy building element comprises a launch device (41) in the form of a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured for receiving the actuator mechanism (33), and wherein the actuator means (50) can be inserted into a through-going slit opening (42) to cooperate with the actuator mechanism to the effect that a momentum can be transferred from the actuator means (50) to the rotor (20), whereby the rotor can be rotated and launched from the launch device, and wherein the toy comprises at least two toy building elements, of which the one toy building element (40) comprises the launch device (41), and wherein the toy building element (40) is provided with one or more of first types of coupling means (43) and the second toy building element is provided with one or more of second types of coupling means that are geometrically configured complementarily relative to the first type of coupling means, whereby the first and second types of coupling means can be interconnected to form a spatial structure comprising the launch device (41).

A toy comprising a rotor (20), an actuator mechanism (33), and a launch device (41), wherein the rotor comprises an actuator mechanism (33), and wherein the one toy building element comprises a launch device (41) in the form of a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured for receiving the actuator mechanism (33), and wherein the actuator means (50) can be inserted into a through-going slit opening (42) to cooperate with the actuator mechanism to the effect that a momentum can be transferred from the actuator means (50) to the rotor (20), whereby the rotor can be rotated and launched from the launch device, and wherein the toy comprises at least two toy building elements, of which the one toy building element (40) comprises the launch device (41), and wherein the toy building element (40) is provided with one or more of first types of coupling means (43) and the second toy building element is provided with one or more of second types of coupling means that are geometrically configured complementarily relative to the first type of coupling means, whereby the first and second types of coupling means can be interconnected to form a spatial structure comprising the launch device (41).

The invention relates to a modular education and toy block having at least one piece 10 having a body (11), a jointer (20) working with comb fitting principle (finger joint), having recesses and/or protrusions that each of them is in triangular on at least one surface of the joinder (20) which is appropriate to form new pieces (10) by combining the piece (10) with another piece (10).

A configurable manual controller for manipulating images or symbols on a display is adapted for construction with matable building elements arranged by a user. The user forms the manual controller to exhibit a customized ornamental appearance reflecting the user's creative design preferences.

A building toy and a method of building with it. The toy is designed to be constructed of a rigid and generally non-deformable material such as, but not limited to, wood and particularly hardwood, and is constructed in the fashion of a log-style building toy. The toy utilizes interconnecting notches in its construction, but provides for a variety of specialized pieces which allow for interconnection of parts where there is one notch but not another, as well as the ability to build roofs, floors, and specialty structures such as fireplaces through the use of specialized components. Further, the use of more strongly connecting components allows for stronger structures to be built.

Electrical connectors, electrical modules, and systems are provided. In one aspect, an electrical connector includes a housing defining a side surface, an electrical conductor supported by the housing and including an engagement portion proximate the side surface of the housing. The engagement portion is adapted to engage another electrical conductor of another electrical connector. The connector also includes a magnet supported by the housing proximate the side surface of the housing, a projection extending from the side surface of the housing, and a receptacle defined in the side surface of the housing. In other aspects, an electrical module includes at least one of these electrical connectors. In further aspects, a system includes a plurality of these modules and the modules are selectively couplable together.

A bottle puzzle used as a training or learning tool for children and adults with cognitive disabilities has puzzle pieces with uniquely shaped concave and convex walls, with only one wall in one puzzle piece matching another wall in a different puzzle piece. Each puzzle piece is a fully contained compartment capable of holding and dispensing beverages. When the puzzle pieces are put together, they form a normal bottle that can be filled with beverages.

A flexible building segment includes a first outer-section, a second outer-section, a central-section, a first ribs-section and a second ribs-section. The first outer-section includes a first magnet embedded therein. The second outer-section includes a second magnet embedded therein. The central-section includes a central magnet embedded therein and at least two central attachment slots at opposite sides thereof. The first ribs-section includes a first flexible portion and respective ribs. The first flexible portion couples the central-section with the first outer-section. The ribs, respective of the first ribs-section, are attached to the first flexible portion and parallel to each other. The second ribs-section includes a second flexible portion and respective ribs. The first flexible portion couples the central-section with the second outer-section. The ribs, respective of the second ribs-section, are attached to the second flexible portion and parallel to each other.

The present invention relates to a construction toy with interlocking tile-shaped pieces. Each tile-shaped piece has at least two interlocking elements on each side. One element is a male mating portion and the other is a female mating portion, so that each side of any tile-shaped piece is hermaphroditic in relation to any side of another piece, and the pieces can be locked to each other to form a two-dimensional and three-dimensional construction. The tile-shaped pieces must be oriented in the same plane for the interlocking elements to lock. Each interlocking element has a sphere-shaped configuration on a cylindrical stem that is connected to the side of the tile-shaped piece. The male mating portion has a convex configuration as a function of the interlocking element's spherical shape, and the female mating portion is a concavity in the interlocking element that mates with the male portion to lock interlocking elements together.

The present invention relates to a construction toy with interlocking tile-shaped pieces. Each tile-shaped piece has at least two interlocking elements on each side. One element is a male mating portion and the other is a female mating portion, so that each side of any tile-shaped piece is hermaphroditic in relation to any side of another piece, and the pieces can be locked to each other to form a two-dimensional and three-dimensional construction. The tile-shaped pieces must be oriented in the same plane for the interlocking elements to lock. Each interlocking element has a sphere-shaped configuration on a cylindrical stem that is connected to the side of the tile-shaped piece. The male mating portion has a convex configuration as a function of the interlocking element's spherical shape, and the female mating portion is a concavity in the interlocking element that mates with the male portion to lock interlocking elements together.