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Sound producing amusement device

US5738560A · kind A · utility

16Cited by
3References
12Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 1996
Grant dateApr 14, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 10, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H2027/1091
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sound producing amusement device comprising an inflatable member made of an elastic resilient material, and a handle for supporting and manipulating the inflatable member. A member placed inside the inflatable member produces sound as it rolls or moves inside the inflatable member. The handle is provided with a slot for receiving the open end of the inflatable member for retention and sealing thereof within the handle. Different forms of members placed within the inflatable member produce different sounds, and can simulate different vehicles, animals, etc.

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