US3775899A
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Animated bubble toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-12
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A bubble forming toy having a spill-proof container of inverted frusto-conical form for a bubble forming solution and having a cover provided with a slot through which a wall with an opening therethrough moves. The wall is moved out of the solution by an air powered device, the air then being blown through the opening to form bubbles.
Inventors
- 👤 T Wolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
An animated bubble toy comprising a receptable for a buble forming solution having a top wall with an opening therethrough, a pair of telescopically arranged tubular members extending upwardly from the receptacle, one of the members being fixed to the receptacle and provided with a bottom wall having an air inlet, the other member being movable and provided with a top cover against which air impinges when blown into the inlet to raise the other member, a first opening through the wall of the movable member below its top cover, a film forming member fiXed to and extending in spaced relation to the wall of the movable member and provided with a second opening for forming bubbles in alinement with the first opening, a third opening through the wall of the fixed tubular member, the film forming member being immersed in the solution when the movable member is in its lower position and the said first, second and third openings being in alinement when the movable member is in raised position by air pressure applied at the inlet opening, circumferentially spaced, radially projecting spacing elements between the tubular members fixed to at least one of them for maintaining the members in spaced concentric relation with a minimum contact area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
An animated bubble toy comprising a receptable for a buble forming solution having a top wall with an opening therethrough, a pair of telescopically arranged tubular members extending upwardly from the receptacle, one of the members being fixed to the receptacle and provided with a bottom wall having an air inlet, the other member being movable and provided with a top cover against which air impinges when blown into the inlet to raise the other member, a first opening through the wall of the movable member below its top cover, a film forming member fiXed to and extending in spaced relation to the wall of the movable member and provided with a second opening for forming bubbles in alinement with the first opening, a third opening through the wall of the fixed tubular member, the film forming member being immersed in the solution when the movable member is in its lower position and the said first, second and third openings being in alinement when the movable member is in raised position by air pressure applied at the inlet opening, circumferentially spaced, radially projecting spacing elements between the tubular members fixed to at least one of them for maintaining the members in spaced concentric relation with a minimum contact area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
An animated bubble toy comprising a spillproof receptacle for a bubble forming solution having top and bottom walls and downwardly converging side walls, a tubular member having a closed bottom fixed to and extending upwardly from the receptacle, a second tubular member in telescoping engagement therewith for movement relative thereto and having a top wall, said fixed tubular member being provided with an air inlet opening whereby air under pressure will raise the movable tubular member, an opening in the side wall of the movable member, a film forming member having an opening for forming bubbles closely spaced from and in alinement with the opening in the side wall of the movable member, said top wall of the receptacle having an opening for receiving the film forming member when the tubular member is in the lowered position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
An animated bubble toy comprising a spillproof receptacle for a bubble forming solution having top and bottom walls and downwardly converging side walls, a tubular member having a closed bottom fixed to and extending upwardly from the receptacle, a second tubular member in telescoping engagement therewith for movement relative thereto and having a top wall, said fixed tubular member being provided with an air inlet opening whereby air under pressure will raise the movable tubular member, an opening in the side wall of the movable member, a film forming member having an opening for forming bubbles closely spaced from and in alinement with the opening in the side wall of the movable member, said top wall of the receptacle having an opening for receiving the film forming member when the tubular member is in the lowered position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An animated bubble toy as defined in claim 2 in which the tubular members are provided with cooperating means for preventing relative rotation but permitting longitudinal sliding movements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 3 wherein the movable member is the outer one of the tubular members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 4 including an outer fixed tubular member fixed to the receptacle bottom, extending upwardly therefrom and surrounding the movable tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An animated bubble toy as defined in claim 3 wherein the receptacle is mounted on a cap to be worn on a person''s head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An animated bubble toy as defined in claim 6 including a flexible conduit extending from the inlet opening and of a length to reach the mouth of the wearer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An animated bubble toy as defined in claim 7 including means for fastening the cap to the wearer''s head.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 8 wherein the receptacle is of truncated conical form with the end of smaller diameter forming the base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 1 in which a propeller is mounted for free rotation on said other tubular member above its cover, the cover having at least one restricted opening therethrough for the passage of air to rotate the propeller when air is blown into the inlet opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
198 words
An animated bubble toy including a receptacle which comprises an outer wall enclosing an area with a bottom wall thereacross having an inlet opening therethrough, a tubular member having its periphery spaced inwardly from the outer wall with one end fixed to the bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom in registry with the opening, a top wall for the receptacle extending from the outer wall to the periphery of the fixed tubular member to completely enclose the volume of the receptacle, an opening through the top wall of the receptacle, a movable tubular member having a top cover in telescoping engagement with the fixed tubular member, said movable member having an outlet opening through its side wall adjacent its lower end and a film-forming member fixed thereto and spaced from the outer periphery of the fixed tubular member when lowered through the opening in the top wall and provided with a bubble forming opening at its lower end in alinement with the outlet opening, whereby air under pressure applied at the inlet opening will raise the movable member until the outlet opening clears thE top of the fixed tubular member and be directed through the bubble forming opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
198 words
An animated bubble toy including a receptacle which comprises an outer wall enclosing an area with a bottom wall thereacross having an inlet opening therethrough, a tubular member having its periphery spaced inwardly from the outer wall with one end fixed to the bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom in registry with the opening, a top wall for the receptacle extending from the outer wall to the periphery of the fixed tubular member to completely enclose the volume of the receptacle, an opening through the top wall of the receptacle, a movable tubular member having a top cover in telescoping engagement with the fixed tubular member, said movable member having an outlet opening through its side wall adjacent its lower end and a film-forming member fixed thereto and spaced from the outer periphery of the fixed tubular member when lowered through the opening in the top wall and provided with a bubble forming opening at its lower end in alinement with the outlet opening, whereby air under pressure applied at the inlet opening will raise the movable member until the outlet opening clears thE top of the fixed tubular member and be directed through the bubble forming opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 11, said receptacle being mounted on a cap to be worn on a person''s head.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 11, wherein the opening in the top wall member is closely adjacent to the fixed tubular member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 12, wherein the receptacle is of truncated conical form with the smaller diameter end at the bottom.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 14 wherein the fixed tubular member is coaxial with the receptacle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 11 wherein the movable member is within the fixed member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
80 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 12 including a further fixed tubular member spaced inwardly of the movable tubular member extending upwardly beyond the first mentioned fixed tubular member, said further tubular member having means engageable with the movable tubular member to prevent rotation thereof and having an opening through its wall located above the first mentioned fixed tubular member with its axis in the same vertical plane as the axis of the opening in the movable tubular member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
46 words
An animated bubble toy according to claim 17 including circumferentially spaced radially extending projections between the further fixed tubular member and the movable tubular member and fixed to at least one of them to maintain them in concentric relation with a minimum of surface contact area.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |