Patent Application
20230082157
The present invention relates generally to the field of amusement toys. More specifically, the present invention relates to a bubble toy device that is comprised of a first embodiment, a second embodiment, and a third embodiment. The first embodiment is primarily comprised of a bowl further comprised of a secondary bowl that allows multiple bubbles to be formed. The second and third embodiments are primarily comprised of a central rotating member, at least one bowl, and other components that provide stability and additional entertainment to the users. The device is flexible or semi-flexible such that users may generate different shapes, patterns, and styles with every use. The device is also comprised of at least one bowl that allows for multiple bubbles to be formed inside of already formed bubbles. In this manner, the device can be used during any time to free oneself from boredom with creativity and amusement.
Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
Many children enjoy playing with bubbles. However, aside from bubble-blowing wands of differing shapes, there is not much more in the way of blowing bubbles known in the art. Blowing bubbles typically requires a soap liquid and a small wand from which bubbles may be blown. Blowing bubbles can provide fun and entertainment, but creativity may be lacking with regards to existing bubble wands. Despite the fun that goes along with blowing bubbles, children may get bored after only a short period of time if left to blow the same bubbles in the same manner repeatedly from the same bubble wand.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved bubble toy device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a bubble toy device that allows a user to be creative while enjoying the fun and excitement that comes with blowing bubbles. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a bubble toy device that allows for bubbles to be blown inside other bubbles. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a bubble toy device that can spin and light up, providing further entertainment for users and onlookers alike.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a bubble toy device. The device has a first embodiment, a second embodiment, and a third embodiment. The first embodiment is primarily comprised of at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The second embodiment is primarily comprised of a central rotating member, a flashlight that attaches to the central rotating member, at least one arm, and at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The third embodiment is primarily comprised of at least one central rotating member, at least one shaft, at least one base, at least one leg, at least one foot, at least one arm, and at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The device is flexible or semi-flexible such that users may generate different shapes, patterns, and styles with every use. The device is also comprised of at least one bowl that allows for multiple bubbles to be formed inside of already formed bubbles. In this manner, the device can be used during any time to free oneself from boredom with creativity and amusement.
In this manner, the bubble toy device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides an improved means to creatively blow bubbles. Further, the device has multiple settings from which a bubble may be formed that allows for bubbles to be formed within other bubbles. In addition, the device can rotate and produce light of multiple colors for further entertainment.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a bubble toy device. The device has a first embodiment, a second embodiment, and a third embodiment. The first embodiment is primarily comprised of at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The second embodiment is primarily comprised of a central rotating member, a flashlight that attaches to the central rotating member, at least one arm, and at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The third embodiment is primarily comprised of at least one central rotating member, at least one shaft, at least one base, at least one leg, at least one foot, at least one arm, and at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The device may be made of a plurality of materials. However, the device is preferably made of a flexible or semi-flexible plastic material. In addition, any surface of the device may be comprised of a plurality of indicia such as patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.
The first embodiment of the device is comprised of at least one bowl in which at least one bubble may be formed. A lip at the top of a side wall of the bowl acts as a surface on which the bubble can easily form. A secondary bowl extends upwards from the top surface of the bowl, providing an additional spot for a bubble to be formed. The secondary bowl allows a bubble to be formed inside of an already formed bubble. In addition, the secondary bowl is comprised of a continuous opening that extends through a bottom surface of the bowl that may accept the secondary bowl of another bowl, allowing for multiple bowls to be stacked on top of one another.
The second embodiment of the device may be comprised of a bowl that acts as a central rotating member. The central rotating member is comprised of a side surface with a continuous opening and a top surface that allows at least one bubble to be formed. Further, the central rotating member attaches to the top of a flashlight from which it may rotate. The flashlight may emit light through the continuous openings of the central rotating member via an LED light. In addition, at least one arms may fixedly attach to the central rotating member and extend outwards. Attached to the opposite end of each of the arms may be at least one bowl that allows at least one bubble to be formed.
The third embodiment of the device is also comprised of a central rotating member. The central rotating member is further comprised of a side surface with continuous openings and a top surface that allows at least one bubble to be formed. The central rotating member may attach to a shaft on which it is allowed to rotate. Also attached to the shaft is a base from which legs extend to provide further support for the third embodiment of the device. In addition, at least one arms may fixedly attach to the central rotating member and extend outward. Attached to the opposite end of each of the arms may be at least one bowl that allows at least one bubble to be formed.
Accordingly, the bubble toy device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved means to creatively blow bubbles. Further, the device can rotate and produce multiple colors of light for further fun and entertainment. In addition, the device has multiple places in which a bubble may be formed, allowing bubbles to be formed inside of other bubbles. In this manner, the bubble toy device overcomes the limitations of existing amusement toys known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved bubble toy device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a bubble toy device that allows its users to be creative while enjoying the fun and excitement that comes with blowing bubbles. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a bubble toy device that allows for bubbles to be generated inside other bubbles. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a bubble toy device that can spin and light up, providing further entertainment for users and onlookers alike.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a bubble toy device in which bubbles may be blown inside of already-blown bubbles, allowing for a creative and exciting bubble-blowing experience. The device is primarily comprised of a first embodiment, a second embodiment, and a third embodiment. The first embodiment is primarily comprised of at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The second embodiment is primarily comprised of a central rotating member, a flashlight that attaches to the central rotating member, at least one arm, and at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The third embodiment is primarily comprised of at least one central rotating member, at least one shaft, at least one base, at least one leg, at least one foot, at least one arm, and at least one bowl further comprised of at least one secondary bowl within the main bowl that allows at least one bubble to form. The device may be made of a plurality of materials but is preferably made of a flexible or semi-flexible plastic material. The device may also be transparent, semi-transparent, or opaque and be made in any color. In addition, any surface of the device may be comprised of a plurality of indicia such as patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.
The first embodiment of the device is comprised of at least one bowl in which a bubble may form. The bowl is further comprised of a side wall with a lip, an interior surface, a bottom wall, and a top surface. The side wall and interior surface of the bowl jointly attach to form a lip. The lip allows for a large bubble to be formed. The interior surface also attaches to the top surface from which at least one smaller secondary bowl may extend upwards. The secondary bowl is then further comprised of a side wall and a lip, like the side wall and the lip of the bowl mentioned above. The secondary bowl is also comprised of a continuous opening that extends through to a bottom surface of the bowl. An opening on the bottom surface of the bottom wall of the bowl allows multiple bowls to be stacked such that the top surface of a bowl may accept the bottom surface of another bowl.
The second embodiment of the device may be comprised of at least one bowl as mentioned in the first embodiment above that acts as a central rotating member. The central rotating member is further comprised of a side surface with a plurality of continuous openings and a top surface on which at least one bubble may be formed. The second embodiment of the device may also be comprised of a flashlight or other light-emitting device that is further comprised of a battery, switch, and LED light. The battery provides power to the flashlight. The switch may act to turn on and off the LED light. Light from the LED light may protrude out from the continuous openings of the central rotating member and may be any color. The central rotating member may be allowed to rotate about the axis of the flashlight. In addition, at least one arm may fixedly attach to the central rotating member such that as the central rotating member rotates, the arm rotates with it. The arm may be straight, curved, or malleable such that the user may bend it to a desired position. Attached to the end of each arm may be at least one bowl as mentioned above that allows at least one bubble to be formed.
The third embodiment of the device is also comprised of a central rotating member. The central rotating member of the third embodiment is further comprised of a side surface with a plurality of continuous openings and a top surface on which at least one bubble may be formed. The central rotating member may be fixedly or removably attached to a shaft, the axis of which it is allowed to rotate. At least one base is also attached to the bottom of the shaft. At least one leg may extend outwards from the base in a straight or curved trajectory. Attached to the other end of the leg is at least one foot which provides stability to the third embodiment of the device. In addition, at least one arm may fixedly attach to the central rotating member such that as the central rotating member rotates, the arm rotates with it. The arm may be straight, curved, or malleable such that the user may bend it to a desired position. Attached to the end of each arm may be at least one bowl as mentioned above that allows at least one bubble to be formed.
Accordingly, the bubble toy device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved means to creatively blow bubbles. Further, the device can be configured in multiple ways such that bubbles may be formed to generate different shapes, patterns, and styles, such as bubbles forming inside of bubbles. In addition, the device can light up and reflect off the bubbles as well as rotate to provide additional entertainment and amusement. In this manner, the bubble toy device overcomes the limitations of existing amusement toys known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The first embodiment 200 of the device 100 is comprised of at least one bowl 210 in (or on) which at least one bubble 10 may be formed. The bowl 210 is further comprised of a side wall 220 with a lip 222 at the top of the side wall 220, an interior surface 230, a bottom wall 240, and a top surface 250. The lip 222 of the side wall 220 acts as a surface on which at least one large bubble 10 may be formed. The interior surface 230 of the side wall 220 extends from the lip 222 to the top surface 250 from which at least one secondary bowl 260 may extend upward. The secondary bowl 260 is further comprised of a side wall 262 and a lip 264 and acts in the same way as the bowl 210 in that the lip 264 acts as a surface on which another, smaller bubble 10 may be formed inside the larger bubble. The secondary bowl 260 allows for a bubble 10 to be formed inside of another bubble 10 that is already formed (as best seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “bubble toy device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the bubble toy device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the bubble toy device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the bubble toy device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the bubble toy device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the bubble toy device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the bubble toy device 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/244,423, which was filed on Sep. 15, 2021, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63244423 | Sep 2021 | US |
