Bubble blowing figure toy
US4995844A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/28
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bubble blowing figure toy having a hollow torso configured with a head portion defining a mouth opening and a squeezable body portion. An operative device is arranged substantially within the torso of the figure toy for generating bubbles from a bubble forming liquid applied to the mouth opening. In response to squeezing of the figure toy, a stream of air is directed toward the mouth opening to facilitate bubble formation into either a large bubble or a series of generally uniform smaller bubbles. The operative device includes a mouthpiece, an air bladder, and an air duct. The mouthpiece is arranged at the mouth opening of the toy and to one end of which the bubble forming liquid is applied. The air bladder generates an air stream, and the air duct connects the air bladder with the mouthpiece. The air duct is configured to inhibit ingestion of bubble forming liquid into the air bladder. A valve in the air duct further facilitates bubble formation.
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