Amusement devices – Illusion or stage device – Illusion caused by apparent penetration or severance
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-10
2001-06-05
Thomas, Alexander S. (Department: 1772)
Amusement devices
Illusion or stage device
Illusion caused by apparent penetration or severance
C472S051000, C428S099000, C428S015000, C446S491000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06241620
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to gag or novelty devices that are used for practical jokes, but more particularly relates to such a device which is removably attachable onto a glass surface, such as a window or a windshield on a vehicle. Furthermore, when the device is installed and viewed by an onlooker, the device gives the illusion that an object has penetrated into the glass surface and the glass has been shattered.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Novelty devices or gag devices have been known and used throughout history, as the general public always enjoys a good laugh. Such devices are commonly sold in stores and/or they are often seen in TV shows, such as the gold show “CANDID CAMERA”. Furthermore some of these devices have become extremely well known, such as the famous “WHOOPIE CUSHION”, or the “PET ROCK”, etc.
There are hundreds of novelty items sold in stores everywhere each year and there are just as many patents on various novelty items. However, nowhere in the prior art did the applicants find a novelty item such as taught within the present application, wherein we provide a unique novelty item that creates an illusion of an object being embedded within a glass surface and the glass surface appears to be shattered.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a unique simulated shattered glass novelty item that may be used as a gag device for humor purposes.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a simulated shattered glass novelty item that includes a central body member having multiple legs extending outwardly therefrom, with the central body member being of a shape that appears to be an object of engineering choice. For example, the central body member may appear to be a rock, a golf ball, a baseball, a dice, a casino chip, a bird, a fish, a hockey puck, etc.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a simulated shattered glass novelty item that is removably attachable onto a glass surface, such as onto a vehicle windshield, a glass window, a glass aquarium, or any other glass surface of user choice.
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a simulated shattered glass novelty item that may be removably attached onto a glass surface by any suitable attachment means of engineering choice. For example, the legs may be made from a material that automatically clings or adheres to a glass surface, such as cling-VINYL. Another example may include the legs and central body member having suction cups. Yet another attachment means may include use of a clear silicone that is distributed onto the glass surface and the item is positioned thereon, or the like.
Also, a further object of the present invention is to provide a simulated shattered glass novelty item which when attached onto a glass surface will not damage or mar the glass surface in any manner.
Other objects and advantages will be seen when taken into consideration with the following specification and drawings.
Fradella Rick
Santa Cruz Cathy D.
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