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Novelty kit and method for using it to relieve tension and stress
Assignee: THUMB THING FUN & ASSOCIATES A CA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
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Filing: 1988-05-04
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Granted: 1990-03-27
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Expires: 2008-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A method and kit for helping relieve tension and stress includes inflatable cellular assemblies, which are either configured in the shape of a desired design, or bears markings in the shape of a desired design. A mallet is used for striking the individual cell chambers so as to explode said cells with sound producing force thereby releasing the gaseous contents of the chamber, the sound and gaseous contents further stimulating the user's physical senses to produce humor and amusement whereby the user's tension and stress is relieved.
Inventors
- 👤 Buddy L. Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F11/00; A63F11/0025; A63F2011/0032; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/02; A63F2250/021; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress comprising: an inflated cellular assembly having two thin-walled sheets of thermoplastic material molded together along contiguous oppositely opposed surfaces, said surfaces being the front and rear surfaces of said assembly; said front surface of said assembly rising upwardly from the oppositely opposed rear surface to define a plurality of annular cell chambers, said rear surface being substantially flat along its entire surface area; a physical substance bonded to said rear surface, said physical substance being configured in the shape of a contoured design; and wherein said cellular chambers are filled with smoke.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress comprising: an inflated cellular assembly having two thin-walled sheets of thermoplastic material molded together along contiguous oppositely opposed surfaces, said surfaces being the front and rear surfaces of said assembly; said front surface of said assembly rising upwardly from the oppositely opposed rear surface to define a plurality of annular cell chambers, said rear surface being substantially flat along its entire surface area; a physical substance bonded to said rear surface, said physical substance being configured in the shape of a contoured design; and wherein said cellular chambers are filled with smoke.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress according to claim 1, wherein said cellular assembly is configured in the shaped contoured design of a contoured design.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress according to claim 1, wherein said physical substance is a marking material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress according to claim 3, wherein said marking material is ink.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress according to claim 3, wherein said marking material is paint.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress according to claim 1, wherein said physical substance is a decal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress according to claim 1, wherein said smoke is colored.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress according to claim 1, wherein at least one sheet of said thermoplastic material is colored.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress comprising: an inflated cellular assembly having two thin-walled sheets of thermoplastic material molded together along contiguous oppositely opposed surfaces, said surfaces being the front and rear surfaces of said assembly; said front surface of said assembly rising upwardly from the oppositely opposed rear surface to define a plurality of annular cell chambers, said rear surface being substantially flat along its entire surface area; a physical substance bonded to said rear surface, said physical substance being configured in the shape of a contoured design; wherein said cellular chamber, are filled with air; and wherein said air includes a fragrance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
A novelty item for relieving tension and stress comprising: an inflated cellular assembly having two thin-walled sheets of thermoplastic material molded together along contiguous oppositely opposed surfaces, said surfaces being the front and rear surfaces of said assembly; said front surface of said assembly rising upwardly from the oppositely opposed rear surface to define a plurality of annular cell chambers, said rear surface being substantially flat along its entire surface area; a physical substance bonded to said rear surface, said physical substance being configured in the shape of a contoured design; wherein said cellular chamber, are filled with air; and wherein said air includes a fragrance.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
114 words
A kit for relieving tension and stress which comprises: a plurality of inflated cellular assemblies each of said cellular assemblies having two surfaces, one surface being substantially flat and the other surface having a plurality of annular cell chambers; means for imparting a substance to said flat surface, said substance being configured in the shape of a contoured design when imparted to said surface; means for exploding said annular cell chambers with sound producing force allowing the contents thereof to egress to the surrounding atmosphere whereby the act of exploding said annular cell chambers relieves tension and stress; wherein said annular cell chambers are filled with air; and wherein said air contains a fragrance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
114 words
A kit for relieving tension and stress which comprises: a plurality of inflated cellular assemblies each of said cellular assemblies having two surfaces, one surface being substantially flat and the other surface having a plurality of annular cell chambers; means for imparting a substance to said flat surface, said substance being configured in the shape of a contoured design when imparted to said surface; means for exploding said annular cell chambers with sound producing force allowing the contents thereof to egress to the surrounding atmosphere whereby the act of exploding said annular cell chambers relieves tension and stress; wherein said annular cell chambers are filled with air; and wherein said air contains a fragrance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A kit according to claim 10 wherein said inflated cellular assembly is configured in the shape of a contoured design.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
A kit according to claim 10, wherein said substance is a decal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
A kit according to claim 10, wherein said substance is paint.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
A kit according to claim 10, wherein said substance is cardboard.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A kit according to claim 10, wherein said inflated cellular assembly comprises a plurality of sheets of thin-walled thermoplastic.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
A kit according to claim 15 wherein said sheets of thermoplastic are colored.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
108 words
A kit for relieving tension and stress which comprises: a plurality of inflated cellular assemblies each of said cellular assemblies having two surfaces, one surface being substantially flat and the other surface having a plurality of annular cell chambers; means for imparting a substance to said flat surface, said substance being configured in the shape of a contoured design when imparted to said surface; means for exploding said annular cell chambers with sound producing force allowing the contents thereof to egress to the surrounding atmosphere whereby the act of exploding said annular cell chambers relieves tension and stress; and wherein said annular cell chambers are filled with smoke.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
108 words
A kit for relieving tension and stress which comprises: a plurality of inflated cellular assemblies each of said cellular assemblies having two surfaces, one surface being substantially flat and the other surface having a plurality of annular cell chambers; means for imparting a substance to said flat surface, said substance being configured in the shape of a contoured design when imparted to said surface; means for exploding said annular cell chambers with sound producing force allowing the contents thereof to egress to the surrounding atmosphere whereby the act of exploding said annular cell chambers relieves tension and stress; and wherein said annular cell chambers are filled with smoke.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
11 words
A kit according to claim 17 wherein said smoke is colored.
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