Amusement devices: toys – Having means for forming transitory bubble – Including movably mounted means to dip orificed member into...
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-06
2001-06-05
Ackun, Jr., Jacob K. (Department: 3712)
Amusement devices: toys
Having means for forming transitory bubble
Including movably mounted means to dip orificed member into...
C446S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06241571
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
In general, the present invention relates to amusement devices that are used to blow bubbles. More particularly, the present invention relates to bubble blowing devices that contain internal sources of air so that bubbles can be created without manual blowing.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Bubble blowing devices have been popular with children for many generations. In that time, bubble blowing devices have been created in countless designs and styles. As such, the prior art is replete with many different types of bubble blowing devices.
Bubble blowing devices typically have the same functioning elements. A reservoir is provided for holding soapy water. An annular structure is provided to dip into the soapy water. Once dipped in the soapy water, a soap film extends across the annular structure. A stream of air is then blown through the annual structure, thereby creating bubbles from the soap film.
Typically, a child provides a stream of air by physically blowing air through the annular structure. Such a technique is simple. However, young children often have difficulty directing a stream of air with their mouths. As such, manual bubble blowing becomes difficult, if not impossible for certain children. Furthermore, manually blowing bubbles causes children to bring the annular structure close to their faces. As the bubbles are manually blown, many of the bubbles prematurely pop. This often causes the soap film to splash into the eyes of the child. With some children, the soapy film irritates the eye and causes discomfort.
To eliminate the above mentioned problems, bubble blowing devices have been invented that have the ability to generate their own stream of air. Some of these prior art devices use battery operated fans to create the stream of air. Other prior art devices use a hand pump to generate the needed stream of air. Such devices, however, are expensive because of the numerous parts needed in the manufacture of such devices.
A need therefore exists for a bubble blowing device that provides its own stream of air, yet is very low in cost and simple to manufacture. This need is met by the present invention as described and claimed below.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a bubble blowing assembly used to blow bubbles made of soap film. The bubble blowing assembly includes a housing. In the housing is formed an air flow chamber having a first end and a second end. A one-way valve is disposed at the first end of the air flow chamber. The one-way valve connects to a balloon or another inflatable air vessel. An arm is pivotally connected to the housing and is selectively positionable between a first position and a second position. The arm defines an aperture. When the arm is in the first position, the aperture on the arm is positioned in a soap film reservoir. When the arm is positioned in the second position, the aperture on the arm is positioned next to the second end of the air flow chamber.
An activation mechanism is provided within the housing. The activation mechanism engages both the one-way valve and the arm. When the activation mechanism is in an operating position, the activation mechanism moves both the one-way valve to its open condition and the arm to its second position. When the activation mechanism is in a non-operating position, the activation mechanism moves both the one-way valve to its closed condition and the arm to its first position. The result is a simple hand held device that uses the air stream from a balloon to selectively blow bubbles.
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Ackun Jr. Jacob K.
Francis Faye
LaMorte & Associates
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