Bubble Toy Device

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of amusement toys, and may comprise a number of different potential embodiments. For example, a first embodiment may comprise a primary bowl and a secondary bowl that allows multiple bubbles to be formed. Other embodiments may be primarily comprised of a central rotating member, at least one bowl, and other components that provide stability and additional entertainment to the user. The device is flexible or semi-flexible, such that users may generate different shapes, patterns and styles with each use. The device is also comprised of at least one bowl that allows for multiple bubbles to be formed inside of already formed bubbles.

Claims

1. A bubble toy device comprising: a main bowl comprised of a side wall and a lip; and a secondary bowl positioned within the main bowl.

2. The bubble toy device of claim 1, wherein the secondary bowl is comprised of a side wall.

3. The bubble toy device of claim 2, wherein the secondary bowl is comprised of a lip.

4. The bubble toy device of claim 1, wherein the secondary bowl is comprised of a continuous opening.

5. The bubble toy device of claim 4, wherein the continuous opening is positioned along a bottom surface of the secondary bowl.

6. A bubble toy device comprising: a bowl; a light emitting device comprised of a battery, an LED light, and a switch; and an arm.

7. The bubble toy device of claim 6, wherein the bowl is rotatable about the light emitting device.

8. The bubble toy device of claim 7, wherein the arm rotates with the bowl.

9. The bubble toy device of claim 6, wherein the arm is comprised of a secondary bowl with a side surface and a lip.

10. The bubble toy device of claim 6, wherein the light emitting device is a flashlight.

11. The bubble toy device of claim 6, wherein a side surface of the bowl is comprised of a plurality of continuous openings.

12. A bubble toy device comprising: a central rotating member comprised of a bowl; a shaft; a base; a leg having a foot; an arm; and a secondary bowl.

13. The bubble toy device of claim 12, wherein the bowl of the central rotating member is located on a top surface of the central rotating member.

14. The bubble toy device of claim 13, wherein the bowl is comprised of a sidewall and a lip.

15. The bubble toy device of claim 12, wherein the shaft is vertical relative to a ground surface.

16. The bubble toy device of claim 12, wherein the central rotating member is fixedly attached to the shaft.

17. The bubble toy device of claim 16, wherein the central rotating member rotates around the shaft.

18. The bubble toy device of claim 12, wherein the arm is fixedly attached to the central rotating member.

19. The bubble toy device of claim 12, wherein the secondary bowl is fixedly attached to the arm.

20. The bubble toy device of claim 12, wherein the leg is curved.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a bubble toy device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of another potential embodiment of a bubble toy device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of yet another potential embodiment of a bubble toy device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0019] FIG. 4 illustrates an enhanced perspective view of one potential embodiment of a bubble toy device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential first embodiment of a bubble toy device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a first embodiment 200, a second embodiment 300, and a third embodiment 400. The first embodiment 200 is primarily comprised of at least one bowl 210 further comprised of at least one secondary bowl 260 within the main bowl 210 that allows at least one bubble 10 to form. The second embodiment 300 is primarily comprised of a central rotating member 310, a flashlight 340 that attaches to the central rotating member 310, at least one arm 360, and at least one bowl 210 further comprised of at least one secondary bowl 260 within the main bowl 210 that allows at least one bubble 10 to form. The third embodiment 400 is primarily comprised of at least one central rotating member 410, at least one shaft 440, at least one base 450, at least one leg 460, at least one foot 470, at least one arm 480, and at least one bowl 210 further comprised of at least one secondary bowl 260 within the main bowl 210 that allows at least one bubble 10 to form. In any embodiment, the device 100 may be made of a plurality of materials such as wood, metal, or rubber, but is preferably made of a flexible or semi-flexible plastic such as, but not limited to: acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylactic acid, acetal, nylon, fiberglass, etc. In addition, the device 100 may be transparent, semi-transparent, or opaque in differing embodiments and be made in any color. Furthermore, any surface of the device 100 may be comprised of a plurality of indicia such as patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.

[0028] 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 FIG. 4). The secondary bowl 260 is also comprised of a continuous opening 266 that extends through the bottom surface 270 of the bottom wall 240 of the bowl 210. An opening 272 on the bottom surface 270 of the bowl 210 then allows multiple bowls 210 to be stacked on top of one another. The opening 272 of one bowl 210 may accept the secondary bowl 260 of another bowl 210 just as the top surface 250 of one bowl 210 accepts the bottom surface 270 of another bowl 210. Multiple bowls 210 may then be stacked for storage, transportation, or design/aesthetic purposes.

[0029] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential second embodiment of a bubble toy device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The second embodiment 300 of the device 100 may be comprised of a large bowl 210 that acts as a central rotating member 310. The central rotating member 310 is further comprised of a side surface 320 with a plurality of continuous openings 322 and a top surface 330. On the top surface 330 of the central rotating member 310 of the second embodiment 300, at least one bubble 10 may be formed. The second embodiment 300 of the device 100 may also be comprised of a light emitting device, such as, but not limited to: a flashlight 340, along the axis of which the central rotating member 310 may rotate. The flashlight may be powered by a battery 350. The battery 350 may be a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery in the form of an alkaline, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride battery, etc. such as any 3V-12 volts DC battery or other conventional battery such as A, AA, AAA, etc. that supply power to the device 100. Throughout this specification the term “battery” 350 may be used interchangeably to refer to one or more wet or dry cells or batteries of cells in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of DC power. References to recharging or replacing the battery 350 may refer to recharging or replacing individual cells, individual batteries of cells, or a package of multiple battery cells as is appropriate for any given battery technology that may be used. The flashlight 340 may be further comprised of an LED light 354 that may be toggled on and off by a switch 352 on the flashlight 340. Light that is emitted from the LED light 354 may shine through the continuous openings 322 of the central rotating member 310. In addition, the central rotating member 310 may be comprised of at least one arm 360 that is fixedly attached to the central rotating member 310 such that when the central rotating member 310 rotates, the arm 360 rotates as well. The arm 360 may be of any length and have any degree of curvature. Attached to the end of each arm 360 may be at least one bowl 210 that allows at least one bubble 10 to be formed.

[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential third embodiment of a bubble toy device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The third embodiment 400 of the device 100 is also comprised of a central rotating member 410. The central rotating member 410 of the third embodiment 400 is further comprised of a side surface 420 with a plurality of continuous openings 422 and a top surface 430 on which at least one bubble 10 may be formed. The central rotating member 410 may be fixedly or removably attached to a shaft 440. The central rotating member 410 may rotate about the axis of the shaft 440. Attached to the bottom of the shaft 440 is at least one base 450 from which at least one leg 460 extends outward. The leg 460 may be curved or straight and attached to the end of the leg is at least one foot 470 that aid in supporting the third embodiment 400 of the device 100. In addition, at least one arm 480 may fixedly attach to the central rotating member 410 such that as the central rotating member 410 rotates, the arm 480 rotates as well. The arm 480 may be of any length and have any degree of curvature. Attached to the end of each arm 480 may be at least one bowl 210 that allows at least one bubble 10 to be formed. Further, any component of the first embodiment 200, second embodiment 300, or third embodiment 400 may be present in a separate embodiment from which it was mentioned.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.