Special receptacle or package – Combined or convertible
Reexamination Certificate
2000-09-13
2001-12-11
Foster, Jim (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Combined or convertible
C206S457000, C426S104000, C428S013000, C446S073000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06328157
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a novelty candy holding device.
2. Description of Related Art
Different types of candy dispensers have been designed for children, for the purpose of dispensing wrapped candy. None have been created thus far that have a multitude of functions and uses appealing to children and adults alike. Some examples of prior candy dispensers include:
U.S. Pat. No. 5,874,119, issued to Coleman, et al. on Feb. 23, 1999, describes a novelty candy holder and dispenser comprised of a tube to hold candy, the tube being capped at one end by an object shaped like a brain. Coleman, et al. does not teach the present invention as claimed.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,823,490, issued to P. D. Griem on Feb. 18, 1958, describes a transparent, cylindrical tube for storing articles, wherein the tube is capped at either end with a figure, such as the head and tail, respectively, of an animal. Griem does not teach the present invention as claimed.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,138,249, issued to H. H. J. Paulini on Jun. 23, 1964, describes a transparent, candy-holding cylinder capped at one end by a furry ball and a flag. Paulini does not teach the present invention as claimed.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 315,676, issued to Snipes, et al. on Mar. 26, 1991, illustrates a combined container closure and balloon. Snipes, et al. does not teach the present invention as claimed.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 386,403, issued to Novia McGregor on Nov. 18, 1997, illustrates an applicator device comprising a hollow cylinder and a foam ball. McGregor does not teach the present invention as claimed.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,274,196, issued to A. C. Gilbert on Feb. 24, 1942, describes a transparent container having a cap and ball. Gilbert does not teach the present invention as claimed.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,507,416, issued to L. C. Douglas, et al. on Apr. 21, 1970, describes a package comprising an ornamental casing over a cylindrical container. Douglas, et al. does not teach the present invention as claimed.
PCT Publication No. WO 94/04441, published on Mar. 3, 1994, describes a transparent oval container having opposite caps in the shape of an animal or human head and rear end. Publication No. WO 94/04441 does not teach the present invention as claimed.
None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a candy dispensing novelty item comprising an elongated, hollow, transparent, tubular container having a dispensing cap at a first end, and a head piece and pompom necklace at a second end, and a shoulder cord, or strap, and whistle therebetween. A sleeve located at a proximal end of the dispensing cap slides into the first end of the container. Holes in the container near the first end align with penetrations through the cap sleeve enabling the shoulder strap, or shoulder cord, to pass through the container and through the dispensing cap so as to hold the cap in a semi-permanent position analogous to a tether or a leash. The dispensing cap also has a dome-shaped distal end sporting an eyeball. The cap further has a ring-shaped exterior lip to halt the insertion of the cap sleeve into the first end of the container. Each end of the cord has fastened thereto a bead that is larger than the holes and the penetrations. Numerals representing the sports jersey of a favorite player may also be provided on top of a furry web. Finally, the dispensing cap has a reflective, or fluorescent, eyeball-appearing figure disposed on the exterior surface of its distal end to warn vehicles in a parking lot of oncoming pedestrian sports fans.
Attached to the second end of the container is a solid spherical styrofoam head piece, encapsulated by a furry web. The web may come in a variety of colors so as to match the colors of virtually any sports team. Abutting the head piece is a pompom necklace made from soft cotton balls.
Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide a novelty item for sports events, parties, etc., that dispenses candy through a removable cap containing a reflective eyeball.
It is another object of the invention to provide a novelty item for sports events, parties, etc., that dispenses candy and has an attached whistle.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a novelty item for sports events, parties, etc., that dispenses candy and has a shoulder strap that has means to leash item parts.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a novelty item for sports stadiums, parties, etc., that dispenses candy and has a soft, round fur ball that may be colored or numbered to represent certain sports teams, or colored to represent and to celebrate holidays such as Christmas or Valentines day.
Another object of the invention is to provide a candy-dispensing novelty item for sports stadiums, parties, etc., that dispenses candy and has a soft, round fur ball at one end, wherein the fur ball is bordered by an attractive pompom necklace.
It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof in an apparatus for the purposes described which is inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.
These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: D. 315676 (1991-03-01), Snipes et al.
patent: D. 336037 (1993-06-01), Lippens
patent: D. 386403 (1997-11-01), McGregor
patent: D. 398231 (1998-09-01), Gager et al.
patent: 2274196 (1942-02-01), Gilbert
patent: 2590279 (1952-03-01), Soss
patent: 2807901 (1957-10-01), Gilowitz
patent: 2823490 (1958-02-01), Griem
patent: 3099568 (1963-07-01), Brody et al.
patent: 3138249 (1964-06-01), Pauline
patent: 3507416 (1970-04-01), Douglas et al.
patent: 5632377 (1997-05-01), Ferrero
patent: 5874119 (1999-02-01), Coleman et al.
patent: 5906846 (1999-05-01), Coleman et al.
patent: 6093428 (2000-07-01), Hoeting et al.
patent: 6099873 (2000-08-01), Coleman et al.
patent: WO 94/04441 (1994-03-01), None
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