Class 446/5 - Including portion serving as container for diverse articles (e.g., pinata)

Subclass of Class 446 - Amusement devices: toys
Definition: Device wherein one of the discrete parts comprises a package
No. of patents: 30
Last issue date: 10/28/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7442106	Reusable piñata system and method of operation A reusable piñata system having a hollow body with an open bottom end. Slots are disposed in the hollow body. An end cap is provided to obstruct the open bottom end of hollow body. A support element is coupled to the end cap. The support element extends into the ho...	10/28/2008
7243809	Gift wrapping package and method of use A gift wrapping package is provided which provides enhanced ornamentation and ease of wrapping of gifts for special events. The gift wrapping package includes a flat base and a dome-like cover which forms a central cavity. The dome-like cover is retractable and expa...	07/17/2007
7243482	Gift wrapping package and method of use A gift wrapping package is provided which furnishes enhanced ornamentation and ease of wrapping of gifts for special events. The gift wrapping package includes a housing which is retractable and expandable for forming a central cavity. In a retracted condition, gift...	07/17/2007
7004628	Bag topper device A product carrying and storage device that comprises a bag with handles and a bag topper device with handle openings in which contents are placed into the bag and the topper device is then guided onto the handles of the bag to protect and insulate the interior conte...	02/28/2006
6648713	Shrouded chamber pinata A shrouded chamber pinata is disclosed having an inner chamber and a surrounding outer chamber or shroud. The inner chamber has an opening on one side, and one or a plurality of handles fixably attached to the chamber and extending outwardly from the open...	11/18/2003
6354904	Collapsible reusable pinata An apparatus for use at parties resembles a cardboard box that is open at the top and is supported in mid air. The box stores candy or toys therein and includes a latch that is released subsequent to pulling on a trigger cord. The latch includes a pin in ...	03/12/2002
6250985	Hollow breakable object having a breakable dye absorptive coating A hollow breakable object having a first shell section and a second shell section encapsulating a novelty item when the shell sections are affixed to each other. The sections are typically affixed by press-fitting, gluing, or taping the sections together....	06/26/2001
6171166	Interlocking chamber pinata A container, typically for use as a pinata is disclosed. The container comprises a containing chamber having an opening on one side, and a plurality of handles fixably attached to the containing chamber and extending outwardly from the opening of that cha...	01/09/2001
6059708	Method of making a foldable pinata An innovative method of making pinatas utilizes pre-cut and scored cardstock designed with tab and slot closures. Once the shapes are folded and secured, the pinatas can be decorated using traditional or innovative methods. By designing the tab/slot closu...	05/09/2000
5951353	Disk for throwing and rolling A disk for throwing or rolling is formed of a central disk shaped core attached to a top and bottom pad assembly. The core includes a slot extending inward from its periphery for the insertion of an accelerator strap. The core includes a plurality of cavi...	09/14/1999
5824378	Foldable pinata An innovative method of making pinatas utilizes pre-cut and scored cardstock designed with tab and slot closures. Once the shapes are folded and secured, the pinatas can be decorated using traditional or innovative methods. By designing the tab/slot closu...	10/20/1998
5799616	Animal interaction method A method for a person to interact with an animal has been invented which includes a person throwing a plate on which at least one item is releasably mounted, retrieving the plate by the animal for the person, releasing of the at least one item from the pl...	09/01/1998
5562518	Telescopic pinata The present invention relates to a reusable telescopic pinata that includes a collapsible container assembly with two or more coaxially disposed tubular members. These tubular members are releasably kept together by several locking tabs. A base assembly i...	10/08/1996
5553570	Disc-shaped animal retrieval toy having treat container A retrievable animal toy has been developed which, in one aspect, has a two-part body at least one part of which has at least one hollow portion for holding an item, an animal food item or items and which is not accessible by an animal until released ther...	09/10/1996
5536194	Collapsible pinata A collapsible pinata having a pair of planar main panels joined by connecting side panels. The side panels are configured to fold inward between the main panels to allow the pinata to be collapsed substantially flat. In an expanded state, the side panels ...	07/16/1996
5273476	Toy including a dissolvable outer package A toy whose entertainment value is altered when placed in water includes an outer package dissolvable in water which has an inner, sealed compartment to hide at least one novelty item therein. The outer package is comprised of a water soluble material whi...	12/28/1993
5263889	Multicompartment pinata An improved pinata which is reusable and comprises a generally cylindrical housing having a plurality of compartments formed therein to releasably retain a quantity of candy and having trap door means individually actuable to release the contents of a res...	11/23/1993
5242308	Reusable pinata game having releasably latched closure A reusable pinata (10) for dispensing tokens or objects (40) that have a predetermined configuration to fit cavities (52) in boards (50). The objects are dispensed when strings (36) are pulled that open the closure members (32) and (32') that are pivotall...	09/07/1993
5240452	Apparatus for tossing confetti and expressing a celebratory greeting A confetti tossing apparatus. Lengths of folded paper are fixedly attached between end panels and a body of confetti is disposed within the lengths of folded paper. The apparatus opens to a first position to display a first part of a celebratory greeting,...	08/31/1993
5133683	Toy including a dissolvable outer package A toy whose entertainment value is altered when placed in water includes an outer package dissolvable in water which has an inner, sealed compartment to hide at least one novelty item therein. The outer package is comprised of a water soluble material whi...	07/28/1992
4932915	Bursting balloon which embodies toys and related items Toy pinata consisting of a balloon envelope into which toys, confetti, candy and other like items are embodied. The balloon envelope, when inflated and permenantly sealed to prevent the escape of the inflating gas, is subsequently pierced or punctured, wh...	06/12/1990
4832337	Pinata game A reusable pinata for dispensing tokens or object that have a predetermined configuration to fit cavities in boards. The objects are dispensed when strings are pulled that open the closure members that are pivotally mounted to the bottom of a hollow conta...	05/23/1989
4787872	Pinata construction A reusable pinata has a body with a frangible bottom closure surface which is replaceable, and a top closure surface which is outlined to define punch-out or cut-out areas for permitting access to the interior of the pinata body when desired. The pinata m...	11/29/1988
4662633	Biased receptacle action game A game involving the insertion of simulated articles of dirty clothing into a washing machine receptacle, the sides of which are biased to explode open. The number and type of articles to be inserted during a turn is determined by a spinner. Insertion of ...	05/05/1987
4253266	Collapsible and reusable pinata An improved collapsible and reusable pinata is disclosed, for use at parties and similar festive occasions. The pinata comprises an outer shell portion which includes a frangible base member and an upwardly extending perimeter wall, the said outer shell b...	03/03/1981
4186514	Slip-knot pinata A pinata adapted to contain and release a plurality of small items includes two cooperating walls which are releasably held in assembled relation to define a substantially enclosed chamber for the items. One or more lines are employed to suspend the pinat...	02/05/1980
4167078	Pull-pin pinata A pinata for containing a plurality of small items in a substantially enclosed cavity formed by first and second walls. The first and second walls are held in an assembled relationship by a line having one end attached to a pull-pin located in the second ...	09/11/1979
4092798	Balloon pinata A pinata comprising a housing enclosing a plurality of small items carried on a bottom wall. The bottom wall is formed with a central aperture through which the neck of a balloon is secured by means of a suspension string passing through the housing. Upon...	06/06/1978
4015364	Pinata having weakened bottom wall and means for breaking same A pinata for enclosing a plurality of small items carried on a bottom wall in which the bottom wall is formed with a line of weakness for enabling it to break-away upon application thereto of a moderate force such as obtained by shaking so that the items ...	04/05/1977
3983658	Pinatas The present invention is related to articles for amusement and more particularly to an improved pinata composed essentially of a hollow spherical body made of two equal halves which are joined. The hollow body is manufactured in two equal halves from expa...	10/05/1976

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Class 446/5 - Including portion serving as container for diverse articles (e.g., pinata)