Connecting device

• US 20040100790A1
• Filed: 06/26/2003
• Published: 05/27/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2000
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: The Glow Store, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Northern Light Products Incorporated
• Inventors: Bryant, Robert, Dombowsky, Greg
• Granted Patent: US 6,840,648 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/34
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 15/0015 Illuminated or sound-producing jewellery
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 2/06 using chemiluminescence
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 13/20 with luminescent surfaces or parts luminescent compositions C09K11/00; light sources using luminescence F21K2/00
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/02 by a carrier person or animal
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/45958 Plural distinct cavities or projections
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/45984 Cavity having specific shape

Abstract

A connector for glow sticks having first and second engaging members for engaging first and second ends of a glow stick. Positioned above the engaging members is a display area for the display of advertising or other information. The engaging members are typically shaped to fit the generally cylindrical glow stick. The ends of the glow stick are inserted into the engaging members, allowing the glow stick to function as a necklace or bracelet while displaying advertising, for example the logo of the sponsor of an event the user is attending.

Claims

1. A connector for a glow stick having first and second ends, comprising:

(a) a first engaging member for receiving a glow stick end;

(b) a second engaging member for receiving a glow stick end;

(c) a display area for displaying information, said display area.

2. The connector of claim 1 wherein said connector first and second ends are of a cylindrical shape.

3. The connector of one of claims 1 or 2 wherein said connector first and second ends are opposed.

4. The connector of one of claims 1 to 3 wherein said display area is centered at the midpoint between said connector first and second ends.

5. The connector of one of claims 1 to 4 wherein said display area comprises a pendant.

6. The connector of one of claims 1 to 4 wherein said display area displays advertising.

7. The connector of one of claims 1 to 6 wherein the interior of said engaging members is cone shaped.

8. The connector of one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the interior of engaging members has a plurality of discrete diameters.

9. A connector for a glow stick having first and second ends, comprising:

(a) means for engaging the glow stick first and second ends; and

(b) means for displaying information.

10. A method of displaying advertising with a glow stick having a first end and a second end, comprising:

(a) providing a glow stick connector having first and second engaging members to receive respective glow stick ends and a display area imprinted with an advertisement.