Amusement devices: toys – Figure toy or accessory therefor – Having sounding means
Reexamination Certificate
1998-09-08
2001-11-06
Rimell, Sam (Department: 3712)
Amusement devices: toys
Figure toy or accessory therefor
Having sounding means
C446S397000, C446S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06312307
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention pertains to a device which allows a child to sing along with a first recording on the device thereby creating a second recording which is then played back.
2. Description of The Prior Art And Objectives Of The Invention
Bath time for children can be a trying experience for an adult unless the child is provided with numerous distractions in the form of toys or games. A waterproof radio is one common way parents or adults try to distract the child. Conventional bath toys like rubber duckies or the like may also be used, and several bag-like holders exist which conveniently store such toys between baths while at the same time allowing the toys to dry to prevent mildew or the like.
Similarly, stuffed toys such as TEDDY RUXPIN™, play recordings and allow children to read along with the recited recording. Similarly, some stuffed toys will record a child's voice and play back the recording.
To date, the aforementioned toys have not played a first recording and allowed a child to record his voice with the first recording to thereby create a second recording which is then played back for the child. Similarly, there has not existed a device which would perform said function while allowing use in a water prone environment such as a bath tub, shower or the like.
Thus with the above felt needs in mind, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a toy which plays a first recording and invites a child to sing or speak along with the first recording to create a second recording which is subsequently played back for the child to hear.
It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a device which allows safe playing and recording in a water prone environment such as a tub or shower.
It is still a further objective of the present invention to provide a device which includes a pouch for the storage of toys or other items, such as between baths.
It is yet a further objective of the present invention to provide a device with two waterproof speakers.
It is another objective to provide a method of entertaining children with such a device.
These and other objectives and advantages will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the following detailed description and accompanying drawing figures.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Disclosed herein is a device well suited for use in showers, tubs or the like. The device comprises preferably an animal-shaped body, such as a kangaroo. The body is preferably suited for hanging vertically, such as disclosed in applicant's earlier U.S. design patent, Des. No. 359,409, which is incorporated by reference herein. The body is made from a material such as nylon, polyester or other materials some of which could be waterproof and includes a rear aperture held closed by a conventional fastener such as a hook-and-loop ply. Enclosed within the body of the device is a housing which contains a pair of waterproof speakers and electrical circuitry. A plurality of wires extend from the housing and provide electrical connections to a switch, a microphone and a conventional nine volt DC battery. In the preferred embodiment, the switch is pressure activated and located in a lower extremity of the body, such as a foot. The microphone is preferably located proximate the center of the body and the battery is contiguous the housing. Both the battery and the housing are selectively sealed within a first waterproof polyethylene bag such as is similar to a conventional ZIP-LOCK™ baggie. The microphone and switch are contained in a second and third waterproof poly bag respectively. These bags are preferably relatively thin, but sturdy polyethylene or similar bags.
In use, the switch activates the electrical circuitry which plays, for example a pre-recorded music or otherwise from the first of the two speakers. At preselected intervals, the microphone activates and records the child's voice together with music or the like from the first speaker. This combined second recording of the music and child's voice is then played through the second speaker so that the child may hear himself singing or speaking along with the music background.
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