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Toy that provides an indication when an end user consumes a consumable substance

US5939983A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 1997
Grant dateAug 17, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 19, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2517/0056
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy that activates an indicator while an end user consumes an edible substance. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are connected to the indicator. An electrical path is created between the first and second electrodes while the end user is consuming the consumable substance to close an electrical circuit with the indicator. The closed circuit activates the indicator.

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