Contact activated sound and light generating novelty food containers
Patent 6054156 Issued on April 25, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 14, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 14, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 172516 filed on 10/14/1998US Classes:426/104, IMITATED, SIMULATED, ORNAMENTAL, THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCT OR CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT HAVING CHILD-ORIENTED UTILITY340/540, Specific condition426/87, PRODUCT WITH DEFINED INDICATING MEANS, E.G., INDICIA, ETC.426/134, Stick feature446/386, Edible material446/397, SOUNDING446/404With means facilitating combination with diverse art deviceExaminersPrimary: Cano, MiltonAssistant: Mai, Hao Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA21D 010/02AbstractA toy that emits a sound and/or emits light when an end user drinks a liquid through a straw. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode in fluid communication with an inner channel of the straw. The electrodes are connected to an indicator such as a light source or a sound generating device. When the end user drinks a liquid through the straw the liquid provides an electrical path between the electrodes. The liquid closes a circuit between the electrodes and activates the indicator. The present invention also includes a sound/light emitting toy which supports a piece of candy. The toy includes a first electrode that can be grasped by the end user and a second electrode that is in contact with the candy. The electrodes are connected to an indicator. By licking the candy the end user provides an electrical path between the electrodes which closes a circuit and activates the indicator.Field of SearchSOUNDINGWith means facilitating combination with diverse art device Edible material Stick feature Stick feature IMITATED, SIMULATED, ORNAMENTAL, THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCT OR CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT HAVING CHILD-ORIENTED UTILITY PRODUCT WITH DEFINED INDICATING MEANS, E.G., INDICIA, ETC. Having consumer oriented diverse utility Having package attached support means Specific condition | |
