Toy bubble machine
US5366402A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K9/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A toy assembly that has a bubble generating machine which can be coupled to a variety of existing bicycles and tricycles. The bubble machine includes a housing which contains a pair of rings that can move in and out of a reservoir filled with bubble liquid. The rings move adjacent to a fan which blows air through the rings to create a plurality of bubbles. Both the rings and the fan are coupled to an electric motor which can be energized by depressing a button The button is also connected to an electronic assembly which emits sounds when the button is depressed. The button is typically located on the bike, so that the child can generate bubbles and noises while driving the vehicle. The assembly also includes a bracket which can be attached to the frame of a vehicle with either a pair of straps, or a pair of screws. The bracket is constructed to be attached to bikes having either tubular or rectangular frames. Extending from the bracket is an adjustable wire that couples the bubble machine to the bike.
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