Amusement devices: games – Chance devices – Electric or magnetic
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-04
2002-07-02
Chiu, Raleigh W. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Chance devices
Electric or magnetic
C273S455000, C273S460000, C273S161000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06412775
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is an amusement device, which, in the preferred mode, consists of a plastic, heart-shaped apparatus. Both the left side and right side of the device comprise at least one metal contact, and a sound module, speaker, and illumination means appear on the surface thereof. When the device is held by two persons touching each respective metal contact, an incomplete, low-voltage power circuit is created. When the two players kiss, the circuit is completed due to their physical contact, and a random sound and/or random type of light occurs. Such random sound and/or random type of light is indicative of whether or not the players share true love. Accordingly, the present invention can be used as an amusement device for multiple combinations of players at a party or other social setting.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Many innovations for amusement devices with electrical circuits are provided in the prior art, described as follows. Although these inventions are suitable for the purposes they address, they differ from the present invention as contrasted herein. Following is a summary of patents most relevant to the invention at hand, including description of differences between features of the invention and those of the prior art.
1. U.S. Pat. No. 3,851,875, invented by Breslow et al., entitled “Electrical Game Apparatus Using A Human Body As Part Of A Circuit”
The patent to Breslow describes an electric game which includes an incomplete circuit. A sound signal mechanism and an electrical power source are connected to the circuit. The incomplete circuit, which defines a partial conductive path for electricity, includes two spaced apart terminals and a plurality of switches, one for each player. Each switch selectively connects one portion of the circuit with another portion of the circuit in at least two different ways. The circuit comprises part of a complete electrical circuit whenever the terminals are connected and the switches connect the circuit together in an electrically complete manner. The power source is of sufficient strength to actuate the sound signal mechanism but not powerful enough to harm a player so that the terminals can be electrically connected by a human body. The circuit is located in a heart shaped housing and the switches are located on an arrow piercing the heart. A chance spinner is used to determine which body parts players are to connect to complete the circuit.
2. U.S. Pat. No. 3,404,889, invented by Warner III, entitled “Electrical Game Apparatus Having Multiple Circuit Paths To Be Selectively Completed And Interrupted By Opposing Players”
The patent to Warner III describes an electrical game apparatus having two playing areas concealed from one another. Corresponding grid networks are associated with each of the playing areas, each network having a multiplicity of circuit junctions, each junction being provided with a switch. These are selectively operated by either player for opening or closing the circuit paths through one of his junctions. This switching operation at the same time performs the same function at the corresponding junction on the opponent's playing area, the opponent however not knowing which switch was thrown; The circuit connections are such that if corresponding switches are in the same position, the corresponding junctions are open, whereas if the switches are differently positioned, the junctions are closed. Test means are provided to each player for testing circuit paths for continuity.
3. U.S. Pat. No. 5,482,277, invented by Young, entitled “Method Of Operating A Talking Crystal Ball Toy”
The patent to Young describes a talking crystal ball toy operatively electrically effective to respond to a previously asked question in which the battery-operated circuit providing this operating mode is completed through the body of the user which significantly enhances the play value of the toy.
4. U.S. Pat. No. 3,119,563, invented by Ruffman, entitled “Novelty Device”
The Ruffman invention relates generally to novelty devices, and more particularly to such a device having a structural form which is ornamental and is equipped with the elements of an open electric circuit adapted to be closed to energize the element thereof responsive to a current of electricity, such as an electric light bulb, a buzzer, a vibrator, or other electrical unit. Heretofore, novelties such as illuminated brooches, earrings, ornaments and the like have been made, both of the steady burning and the flashing light type, but in every such known instance the device has been merely an illuminable object of the character which its descriptive name clearly identifies. The present invention, on the other hand, is based upon an entirely different concept, although it necessarily utilizes some elements basically similar to those found in the devices referred to. In its broader aspects, the concept of the present invention contemplates a device of the character described wherein the closing of the electric circuit involves more than merely the actuation of a switch means. On the contrary, it provides a device having an open electric circuit including a pair of contacts arranged in predetermined separate locations and adapted to be bridged only by a circuit closing device having an electricity conducting element arranged in predetermined manner whereby the element will register with said contacts to engage and bridge them.
5. U.S. Pat. No. 4,508,520, invented by Sellers et al., entitled “Heart-Shaped Light-Emitting Novelty”
The patent to Sellers et al. describes a light-emitting novelty device having a heart-shaped convex-concave, light transmitting cover; a flat rear cover; and an electrical circuit including a lamp, a battery, and a momentary switch for turning on the lamp as long as the switch is continuously manually activated and turning off the lamp as the activation is discontinued.
6. U.S. Pat. No. 4,836,823, invented Laven, entitled “Heart Shaped Novelty Item”
The patent to Laven describes a novelty item having a heart shaped housing with a translucent window formed therein. The housing has two conductors formed on the exterior thereof. When the housing is held in a person's hand, a conductive path is formed between the two conductors, and one or more LEDs on the interior of the housing begin to flash on and off in symbolic representation of a beating heart. The flashing of the LEDs can be perceived through the translucent window. A stand can be provided to support the housing in an upright position.
7. U.S. Pat. No. Des. 346,458, invented by Ferrante, entitled “Light Display Article”
The design patent to Ferrante describes an ornamental design for a lighted display article.
8. U.S. Pat. No. 5,466,181, invented by Bennett et al., entitled “Doll Having Conducive Outer Skin Areas And Internal Battery Supply”
The patent to Bennett et al describes a doll, which includes a hollow torso within which a battery power source is supported. The doll further includes a pair of outer surface areas supporting coating or deposits of conductive material. Electrical connection is provided between the conductive outer surface areas and the internal battery power source. A plurality of electrical toy apparatus such as a music or sound producing device or a lighted mirror are provided with conductive pads and electrical connection thereto. In the anticipated play pattern, the doll contacts the electrical apparatus conductive pads using the conductive outer areas of the doll's outer surface to provide electrical connection between the internal battery power supply of the doll and the electrical toy apparatus. Thereafter and so long as the contact is maintained, the battery source within the doll powers the electrical apparatus to provide the desired effect.
9. U.S. Pat. No. 4,765,623, invented by Cardillo et al., entitled “Talking Crystal Ball Toy”
The patent to Cardillo et al. describes a talking crystal ball toy which is activated by a double pass of the operator's hands over a photosensor to
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