Novelty device having braided sleeve body and its associated method of operation
US7806746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H11/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A novelty popper toy and its associated method of operation. The popper toy has a head section that is supported on a braided sleeve body. When the popper toy is compressed, the braided sleeve body elastically deforms from an uncompressed state to a compressed state. While in the compressed state, the braided sleeve body stores energy. If the compression force is suddenly released, the braided sleeve body releases its stored energy and pops back into its uncompressed state. As the braided sleeve body returns to its uncompressed state, it rapidly expands, therein providing enough force to propel the entire popper toy into the air. The popper toy can be delayed in its expansion and/or prevented from flying into the air by the addition of a suction cup to the popper toy.
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