An electrically powered device for tossing and catching a ball includes a cup portion configured to receive the ball and having an internal push member which can be reciprocated within the cup portion. Both the push member and the ball preferably are coated with Velcro material to hold the ball to the push member, and a coil spring is provided between the push member and the bottom wall of the cup portion to urge the push member in an upward position adjacent the open end of the cup portion. A s...

A novelty product includes a holder to be held inside the mouth of a user and a carrier to be held removably by the holder and having a first compartment containing a chemiluminescent solution separated from a second compartment containing an activator for the chemiluminescent solution by a frangible barrier. The carrier may be inserted into the holder and the holder flexed to break the barrier and mix the chemiluminescent solution and activator to produce chemiluminescent light inside the mouth...

An adjustable support for holding models in a working position for a hobbyist includes a quadrilateral frame having opposed side walls and opposing end walls which are each adjustable. The end walls and the side walls have overlapping portions having aligned longitudinal slots which can receive a securing pin so that the length, as well as the pitch of the walls, can be adjusted.

A decorative balloon holder has a core having sufficient weight to hold a buoyant balloon in position on a tabletop or the like. The balloon holder has an attachment held directly to the core for securing the string of the balloon, and has a layer of decorative material wrapped around the core.

A decorative bag and method of using are provided which includes an insert to be positioned within the bottom portion of a decorative bag having an open top. The insert includes a plurality of lengths of paper fan-folded thereon and each length of paper has a length enabling it to be extended outwardly from the open top of the bag. At least the upper portion of each length of paper is cut longitudinally to enable the length to be extended outwardly from the bag and individually separated so that...

A decorative fashion accessory is formed of an elastic band having a plurality of layers of fabric material held in a gathered condition around the band. The layers are held to the band in such a manner that each rim portion may bunch individually as the elastic band contracts to provide a decorative fashion accessory which can resemble attractively a flower or similar ornament.

A novelty device for representing an outdoor scene includes an outer portion configured to resemble the interior of a room and having an opening which may represent a door or a window for viewing the outdoor scene. An inner portion is positioned behind this opening, and the inner portion contains artwork representing the outdoor scene and a fluid containing particles adapted to be spread throughout the fluid. In this way, the inner portion can be shaken to spread the particles throughout the flu...

A display device for a picture includes an aquarium having upstanding side walls, a closed bottom and an open top. A cover member is provided over the open top and has a slot for receiving a picture such as a photograph. A water-tight member depends from the slot in the cover member, and the water-tight member is formed of a transparent material so as to be able to receive the picture to display it within the aquarium.

A holder for a roll of disposable towels has a base and an upstanding member extending upwardly from the base to be inserted into the hollow core of a roll of disposable towels or the like. A suction cup is held to the underside of the base for holding the base securely to a surface such as a counter top upon removal of the towels from the roll. In preferred form, the base has an opening for receiving a tab connected to the suction cup for releasing the suction cup from the surface.

A holder for table napkins has a base supporting prongs for engaging table napkins to hold them upright. A suction cup is held to the underside of the base for holding the base securely to a surface such as a table upon removal of a napkin. The suction cup has upstanding portions engaging the underside of the base to enable the suction cup to be depressed by movement of the napkin holder downwardly. In preferred form, the base has an opening for receiving a tab connected to the suction cup for r...