U.S. patent application number 12/006674 was filed with the patent office on 2009-07-09 for candy baby rattle.
Invention is credited to Jules R. Shecter.
Application Number | 20090175987 12/006674 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40844781 |
Filed Date | 2009-07-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090175987 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Shecter; Jules R. |
July 9, 2009 |
Candy baby rattle
Abstract
A novelty candy and toy product combination has a hollow body
for holding a confectionary product within an interior chamber and
a handle extending from the hollow body. An open top of the hollow
body allows access to the interior chamber. A lid engagable with
the body is releasably held closed to cover the open top and
contain the confectionary product therein. The hollow body is
provided with an arrangement of motion activated lights about an
exterior circumferential ring. A candy stick holding a hard candy
product is removably received within the handle and includes a
noise making device on a bottom end. In use, the lid is opened, the
candy stick is removed from the handle and the hard candy product
is dipped into the confectionary product in the hollow body for
combined consumption.
Inventors: |
Shecter; Jules R.; (Boca
Raton, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
ROBERT M. DOWNEY, P.A.
6751 N. FEDERAL HWY., SUITE 300
BOCA RATON
FL
33487
US
|
Family ID: |
40844781 |
Appl. No.: |
12/006674 |
Filed: |
January 3, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
426/110 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H 5/00 20130101; B65D
85/60 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
426/110 |
International
Class: |
B65D 85/60 20060101
B65D085/60 |
Claims
1. A novelty candy and toy device combination comprising: a hollow
body with an interior chamber for holding a confectionary product
and said hollow body including an open top communicating with the
interior chamber; a lid movably engagable with said hollow body
between an open position to uncover said open top for access to
said interior chamber and a closed position to close said open top
and contain the confectionary product within said interior chamber;
a tubular handle extending from said hollow body; an elongate candy
stick structured and disposed to be at least partially received
within said handle, said candy stick constructed to hold a candy
product thereon to be received in said handle, and said candy stick
being removable and separable from said handle for allowing
consumption of the candy product; and wherein said candy product on
said candy stick can be inserted through said open top of said
hollow body and dipped into the confectionary product for combined
consumption of the candy product and the confectionary product.
2. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in claim
1 wherein said confectionary product is a flavored powder
composition.
3. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in claim
2 wherein said candy product on said candy stick is a flavored hard
candy.
4. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in claim
3 wherein said candy stick includes a noise making device on a
bottom end.
5. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in claim
4 wherein said noise making device is a rattle defined by a hollow
dome containing a plurality of beads.
6. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in claim
5 further comprising: a plurality of motion activated lights on
said hollow body.
7. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in claim
6 wherein said plurality of motion activated lights are arranged
about a circumferential ring on an exterior of said hollow
body.
8. A novelty candy and toy device combination comprising: a hollow
body with an interior chamber for holding a confectionary product
and said hollow body including an open top communicating with the
interior chamber; a lid movably engagable with said hollow body
between an open position to uncover said open top for access to
said interior chamber and a closed position to close said open top
and contain the confectionary product within said interior chamber;
a tubular handle extending from said hollow body; an elongate candy
stick structured and disposed to be at least partially received
within said handle, said candy stick constructed to hold a candy
product thereon to be received in said handle, and said candy stick
being removable and separable from said handle for allowing
consumption of the candy product; said candy stick including a
rattle noise making device on a bottom end thereof; and wherein
said candy product on said candy stick can be inserted through said
open top of said hollow body and dipped into the confectionary
product for combined consumption of the candy product and the
confectionary product.
9. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in claim
8 wherein said rattle noise making device is defined by a hollow
dome containing a plurality of beads.
10. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in
claim 8 wherein said confectionary product is a flavored powder
composition.
11. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in
claim 10 wherein said candy product on said candy stick is a
flavored hard candy.
12. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in
claim 8 wherein said plurality of motion activated lights are
arranged about a circumferential ring on an exterior of said hollow
body.
13. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in
claim 12 wherein said hollow body is sphere shaped.
14. The novelty candy and toy device combination as recited in
claim 13 wherein said plurality of motion activated lights are
arranged about a circumferential ring on an exterior of said hollow
body.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a novelty candy device and,
more particularly, to a simulated baby's toy containing edible
confectionary products.
[0003] 2. Discussion of the Related Art
[0004] Parents of young toddlers are often confronted with the task
of keeping the toddlers occupied and content. In order to
accomplish this task, parents often resort to providing the
toddlers with various items such as toys or food products to
satisfy a fussy child. The toys utilized for such an undertaking
are varied according to the age of the child. Young children are
often given rattles in an attempt to induce contentment as the
sound factor of the rattle stimulates the child's inquisitive and
learning desire. Preferably the toy will include various aspects to
occupy the child's attention over an extended time span.
[0005] Alternatively, parents will often give their children food
items such as finger foods or candy such as lollipops. Finger foods
require a dedicated container to retain the individual food pieces
in one place. Lollipops and other hard candy pops have been
traditionally placed on a stick to permit repeated removal and
placement of the candy within one's mouth without having to touch
the candy, thereby providing a convenient and sanitary means of
consuming the candy product. However, if the child does not consume
all of the finger food items or completely consume the entire candy
pop, the parent must then find a place to store the food until the
next time the child desires it.
[0006] Typically, because of a child's relatively short attention
span, a parent must employ a number of different items to maintain
the child in a state of relative contentment. Unless the child is
at home, this requires that all these items must be transported
along with the child to the desired destination. Thus, one of the
objectives of a parent is to select individual items which have
multiple features for maintaining a child's attention.
[0007] Thus what is desired is a novelty toy having multiple
entertainment features and additionally includes novelty candy
products stored therein and accessible for consumption by a
child.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] One aspect of the present invention is directed to a novelty
candy device in the form of a baby rattle. The candy device
includes an enlarged top container and a hollow tubular handle
extending downwardly from the top container. The handle has an open
bottom end for receiving a hard candy stick therethrough and within
the hollow handle. A knob on the bottom end of the candy stick
releasably fastens to the open bottom end of the handle, with the
candy stick protectively concealed within the handle. The knob has
a bead filled rattle chamber for producing a rattle noise by
shaking the device.
[0009] The top container is filled with a candy powder (e.g. sour
candy powder) that is accessible by opening a hinged cap on the top
of the container. The container may be provided with motion
activated lights on the exterior for visual entertainment.
[0010] In use, the candy stick is removed from the bottom end of
the handle, by releasing the attachment of the knob from the open
bottom end (e.g. by twisting). The candy product can then be
consumed by opening the cap on the top of the container and dipping
the candy stick into the candy powder. Due to the tacky nature of
the candy stick, the powder easily adheres to the candy stick
surface when the candy stick is dipped in the powder.
[0011] These and other advantages of the invention will be further
understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference
to the following written specification, claims and appended
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present
invention, reference should be made to the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in
which:
[0013] FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a candy baby rattle
embodying the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the candy baby rattle in
use illustrating the candy stick removed from the handle and dipped
in the candy powder of the top container;
[0015] FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the candy stick
shown in FIG. 2 and illustrating the central rigid core; and
[0016] FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the candy
baby rattle with the candy stick shown removed from the handle.
[0017] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
several views of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0018] For purposes of description herein, the terms "upper",
"lower", "left", "rear", "right", "front", "vertical",
"horizontal", and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention
as oriented in FIG. 1. However, it is to be understood that the
invention may assume various alternative orientations and step
sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. While
the present invention has been shown and described in accordance
with preferred and practical embodiments thereof, it is recognized
that departures from the instant disclosure are fully contemplated
within the spirit and scope of the invention. Hence, specific
dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the
embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting,
unless the claims expressly state otherwise.
[0019] Turning to the drawings, FIGS. 1 and 2 show a candy baby
rattle 20 which is one of the preferred embodiments of the present
invention and illustrates its various components. Candy baby rattle
20 has a hollow body 22, typically molded of a resin and in the
form of a sphere as shown herein, although other shapes are also
contemplated. Hollow body 22 has an open top 23 surrounded by rim
21. A lid 28 conforms to open top 23 and is affixed to hollow body
22 by hinge 27. Hinge 27, while not shown in detail, can be a
living hinge integrally molded with hollow body 22 and lid 28. Lid
28 also includes a latch feature substantially opposite from or
extending around the periphery of lid 28 engagable with rim 21 to
firmly retain lid 28 in a closed position to prevent the spillage
of the contents of hollow body 22. Lid 28 also includes a knob 25
on an outer surface thereof to facilitate the opening and closing
of lid 28.
[0020] Hollow body 22 has a ring about an outer periphery thereof
with a motion activated light system 24. Motion of candy baby
rattle 20 initiates the illumination of individual lights 26. The
illumination of lights 26 can occur in a number of different
illumination patterns wherein all lights 26 are lit and remain
illuminated or all lights 26 can blink in random or predefined
sequences.
[0021] A hollow handle 30 is affixed to a bottom of hollow body 22
substantially opposite from open top 23. Hollow handle 30 is formed
as a tubular member with a bottom end 32 having an opening 34.
Hollow handle 30 receives therein a candy stick 40, as further
illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4. Candy stick 40 has an enlarged end or
base 42 which engages bottom end 32 of handle 30 to retain the
candy stick 40 to handle 30. The engagement of the candy stick base
42 to hollow handle 30 can be by the incorporation of cooperating
male and female threads, a snap fit, or as a friction fit, all of
which are known in the industry. The end 42 of candy handle is at
least partially defined by a hollow dome 44. A plurality of beads
46 are retained within hollow dome 44 such that when the candy
stick 40 is shaken, a rattling sound is produced by the movement of
beads 46. Dome 44 can also be clear with beads 46 being
multicolored so that during the rattling process, the movement of
beads 46 can be watched.
[0022] Base end 42 includes a rigid core 48 affixed to the top of
base handle 42 and extending vertically upwards therefrom.
Typically, rigid core 48 is of a molded resin and is integrally
formed with the base 42. A flavored hard candy is molded about and
supported by rigid core 48. The outside of molded candy 50 is
formed to be readily received within hollow handle 30 such that
base 42 engages bottom end 32 of handle 30 with candy 50 protected
by hollow handle 30.
[0023] The user can shake the candy baby rattle 20 which will cause
the beads 46 to rattle within dome 44 to provide audible
entertainment, and if dome 44 is clear, visual entertainment also
by watching beads 46 move. Movement of candy baby rattle 20 will
also initiate the illumination of light system 24 for further
visual entertainment. Moreover, candy base 40 can be disengaged
from hollow handle 30 for consumption of molded candy 50.
[0024] Hollow body 22 contains a candy powder 38 of a flavor to
complement the flavor of the molded candy 50. Various flavor
combinations, while not described herein, are contemplated. When
lid 28 is opened, molded candy 50 can be dipped into candy powder
38, thereby coating molded candy 50 with a layer of candy powder 38
to deliver a combined flavor. When the user no longer desires to
consume the candy products 38 and 50, lid 28 can be closed to
engage hollow body 22, thereby sealing candy powder 38 therein.
Additionally, candy stick 40 can be reinserted into hollow handle
30 to protect any unconsumed portion of molded candy 50 until the
user again desires to resume consumption.
[0025] In the foregoing description those skilled in the art will
readily appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention
without departing from the concepts disclosed herein. Such
modifications are to be considered as included in the following
claims, unless these claims expressly state otherwise.
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