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US 2003/0194942 A1Published application
Bubble generating assemblies
AssigneeArko Development Limited
InventorDouglas Thai
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InventorDouglas Thai
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A bubble generating assembly has a housing, an air generator associated with the housing, a bubble producing device positioned in front of the air generator to receive air generated from the air generator, and a cover or dipping cup configured as an inverted cup. The cover or dipping cup has an interior and a locking mechanism that removably connects the housing, and the cover or dipping cup retains the bubble producing device in the interior when the cover or dipping cup is connected to the housing. In addition, a bubble generating device has a loop with a cylindrical wall extending from the opening of the loop. The cylindrical wall has a plurality of ridges provided on the inner circumferential surface thereof.
A bubble generating assembly, comprising:
A bubble generating assembly, comprising:
A bubble generating assembly, comprising:
A bubble generating device, comprising a wand having an opening provided therein, the wand having an upper surface and a lower surface, with a plurality of ridges provided on the upper surface and the lower surface.
A bubble generating device, comprising a loop having an opening provided therein and a cylindrical wall extending from the opening, the cylindrical wall having an inner circumferential surface, with a plurality of ridges provided on the inner circumferential surface.
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Other toys: soap-bubble toys; Smoke toys
Dolls: specially adapted for a particular function not connected with dolls
Toys
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to bubble generating assemblies, and in particular, to bubble generating assemblies which include a cap that covers the bubble generating device and also functions as a dipping cup.
2. Description of the Prior Art
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a bubble generating assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side plan view of the bubble generating assembly of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of the region labeled 3 in FIG. 2.
The following detailed description is of the best presently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating general principles of embodiments of the invention. The scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims. In certain instances, detailed descriptions of well-known devices and mechanisms are omitted so as to not obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.
The present invention provides bubble generating assemblies that provide a cap to cover and protect the bubble generating device of the bubble generating assembly. The cap can be used as a dipping cup for receiving the bubble generating device, yet can be secured to the bubble generating assembly to provide a single unit that does not became detached easily. The cap is provided with a locking mechanism to secure the cap to the bubble generating assembly. As a result, the cap is not so easily detached, which minimizes the possibility of the cap being lost.
FIGS. 1-4 illustrate a bubble generating assembly 20 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The assembly 20 has a housing 22 that includes a handle section 24 and a bubble generating section 26. A bubble producing device 28 is provided at the bubble generating section 26, and a dipping cup or cap 30 can be inserted over the bubble producing device 28 and secured to the housing 22. Although the term “dipping cup” will be used hereinafter to describe elements 30 and 130, this term is used arbitrarily, and this does not diminish the ability of elements 30 and 130 to function as a cover.