Contact activated sound and light generating novelty food containers

• US 6,054,156 A
• Filed: 10/14/1998
• Issued: 04/25/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 05/30/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Elliot A. Rudell
• Original Assignee: Elliot A. Rudell
• Inventors: Foster, George, Rudell, Elliot A., Fisher, Raymond Earl
• Primary Examiner(s): Cano, Milton
• Assistant Examiner(s): MAI, HAO T
• Application Number:
  US09/172,516
• Time in Patent Office: 559 Days
• Field of Search: 446/397, 446/404, 446/386, 426/134, 426/91, 426/104, 426/87, 426/112, 426/110, 340/540
• US Class Current: 426/104
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/50 characterised by shape, structure or physical form, e.g. products with supported structure
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/563 products with an inedible support, e.g. a stick
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 9/44 characterised by shape, structure or physical form liquid products, solid products in the form of powders, flakes or granules for making liquid products A23G9/52
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 9/503 products with an inedible support, e.g. a stick
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 19/2227 with means for amusing or giving information to the user A47G23/16 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 2019/2238 with illumination means
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 2019/2244 with sound emitting means
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 21/02 Forks; Forks with ejectors; Combined forks and spoons; Salad servers
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 21/182 with means for amusing or giving information to the user
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 2200/08 Illumination
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 2200/143 producing means
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 30/04 using wireless transmission
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2517/0056 Unusual elements
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 77/24 Inserts or accessories added or incorporated during filling of containers opening devices B65D77/30

Abstract

A toy that emits a sound and/or emits light when an end user drinks a liquid through a straw. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode in fluid communication with an inner channel of the straw. The electrodes are connected to an indicator such as a light source or a sound generating device. When the end user drinks a liquid through the straw the liquid provides an electrical path between the electrodes. The liquid closes a circuit between the electrodes and activates the indicator. The present invention also includes a sound/light emitting toy which supports a piece of candy. The toy includes a first electrode that can be grasped by the end user and a second electrode that is in contact with the candy. The electrodes are connected to an indicator. By licking the candy the end user provides an electrical path between the electrodes which closes a circuit and activates the indicator.

Claims

1. A combine of a toy and an edible substance, comprising:

a handle supporting the edible substance so that the edible substance can move within said handle;

a first electrode that is attached to the edible substance;

a second electrode that is attached to said handle; and

an indicator that is coupled to said first and second electrodes, said indicator is activated when an end user consumes and moves the edible substance and said first electrode makes an electrical connection with said second electrode.

2. The toy as recited in claim 1, wherein said indicator includes a sound generating device.

3. The toy as recited in claim 1, wherein said indicator includes a light source.