US4914748A
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In combination, a novelty flashlight and piece of candy for illumination
Assignee: BAAT Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1988-08-30
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Granted: 1990-04-03
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Expires: 2008-08-30
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to novelties and in particular to a novel illuminated candy holding device. This device includes a replaceable candy cylinder attached to the end of a fashlight which is turned on to make the candy cylinder glow brightly while being consumed. It can be used as a wand, and after the candy has been consumed, the device can be employed as a miniature flashlight. The battery may be permanently sealed inside the case and is not replaceable. The device is provided with a removeable clear plastic cover which is placed over the candy and which is secured in place at one end, for protection and storage of the candy, by the flashlight end connector.
Inventors
- 👤 William K. Schlotter, IV
- 👤 Thomas J. Coleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:44
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/0024; F21V33/0028; A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/50; A23G3/56; A23G3/563; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A novelty flashlight which comprises; a housing, an electrical source in said housing, a light bulb in and near an open end in said housing, an electrical circuitry including said electrical source for operating said light bulb, a switch means in said electrical circuitry for controlling current to said bulb, a connector on an open end of said housing juxtaposed said bulb, and a light conducting piece of candy secured to said housing by said connector whereby light from said light bulb may be conducted into said piece of candy by operation of said switch means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A novelty flashlight which comprises; a housing, an electrical source in said housing, a light bulb in and near an open end in said housing, an electrical circuitry including said electrical source for operating said light bulb, a switch means in said electrical circuitry for controlling current to said bulb, a connector on an open end of said housing juxtaposed said bulb, and a light conducting piece of candy secured to said housing by said connector whereby light from said light bulb may be conducted into said piece of candy by operation of said switch means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 1, wherein; said housing is closed on one end said electrical source is at least one battery secured in said housing, and a reflector for reflecting light from said bulb into said piece of candy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 1, in which; said piece of candy is elongated, cylindrical, hard and of solid consistency.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 3, which includes; a protective covering over said piece of candy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 4, in which; said covering is closed on one end and includes an open end which is secured to said connector on said open end of said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 2, which comprises; a lens between said reflector and said piece of candy.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 3, which comprises; a lens between said connector and said piece of candy.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 4, which comprises; a lens between said reflector and said piece of candy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 5, which comprises; a lens between said connector and said piece of candy.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 6, in which; said lens is formed of opaque material and includes a plurality of apertures therein through which light is reflected into said piece of candy.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 7, in which; said lens is formed of opaque material and includes a plurality of apertures therein through which light is reflected into said piece of candy.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 8, in which; said lens is formed of opaque material and includes a plurality of apertures therein through which light is reflected into said piece of candy.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 9, in which; said lens is formed of opaque material and includes a plurality of apertures therein through which light is reflected into said piece of candy.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
60 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 1, in which; said housing includes screw threads on said open end, said connector includes screw threads on an inner surface of one end, and said threaded end of said connector is screw threaded onto said threaded open end of said housing which secures said piece of candy to said novelty flashlight.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
60 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 2, in which; said housing includes screw threads on said open end, said connector includes screw threads on an inner surface of one end, and said threaded end of said connector is screw threaded onto said threaded open end of said housing which secures said piece of candy to said novelty flashlight.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
60 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 10, in which; said housing includes screw threads on said open end, said connector includes screw threads on an inner surface of one end, and said threaded end of said connector is screw threaded onto said threaded open end of said housing which secures said piece of candy to said novelty flashlight.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
41 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 14, in which; said piece of candy includes a flange on one end, and said screw threaded connector secures said piece of candy on said open end of said housing by said flange.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 15, in which; said piece of candy includes a flange on one end, and said screw threaded connector secures said piece of candy on said open end of said housing by said flange.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 16, in which; said piece or candy includes a flange on one end, and said screw threaded connector secures said piece of candy on said open end of said housing by said flange.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
A novelty flashlight as set forth in claim 10, in which; said piece of candy is made with elongated sections of different color which different color sections corresponds with said apertures in said lens.
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