Patents Represented by Attorney Melvin L. Crane
  • Patent number: 6095885
    Abstract: A candy toy holder device which provides fun and visual pleasure for the consumer as well as providing a candy treat. The device includes an upper housing and a main housing which provides a support for a lollipop via a stationary stick holder secured to the main housing. The upper housing has one or more movable parts that perform a variety of movements. It may be constructed so that the movements include appendages moving around, up, down, in or out and the candy is designed to remain stationary whether or not the motion parts are active or inactive. The movements are activated by the use of a motor, a switching device and a power source. The power source is self contained within the main housing and the housing is designed in a manner that allows the battery to be replaced as well as the candy. Use of one or more gears and/or gearing systems allows the movements of parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6090420
    Abstract: An animated body candy pop device comprising a main housing, an expandable sleeve in said main body, a candy stick and candy adapted to be secured to the expandable sleeve. The main housing can be solid or hollow and made with a pliable material to provide a "limp" feeling effect. The upper end of the main housing has an aperture. The expandable sleeve is inside the aperture for receiving an end of the candy stick for a snug fit. The expandable sleeve holds the upper end of the main housing slightly rigid. The lower end of the main housing has a hanger loop for displaying the product. The hanger loop can also fit around a person's wrist or used to hang onto a belt for easy carrying. The candy can be replaced with any type of lollipop. The device can be made in different body styles such as animals, fish, and insects, etc. to provide fun and entertainment for children of all ages. Further, the neck portion can be provided with a noisemaker which will make a noise when the neck is bent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6075756
    Abstract: A novelty candy holding device which is in combination with a stop watch and a beeper. The stop watch can be activated and deactivated by a start/stop button/switch, when the stop watch is stopped, the start/stop button/switch activates a circuitry to a beeper and the beeper beeps until the reset button of the stop watch is pressed to reset the digital display to zeros and at the same time to inactivate the beeper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6027752
    Abstract: A plush candy pop holding device which is made of a soft, squeezable housing that can be made either solid or hollow, as long as the exterior layer is somewhat pliable providing a pleasing touch to the holder. The upper end of the main housing has an aperture which has an expandable sleeve for receiving the candy stick to fit securely therein. The candy stick holder is of an expandable size to accommodate most single lollipops on the market today. The entire holding device is supported by a base which allows the product to stand in an upright fashion. The plush pop can be made with a washable surface. The housing could be made to accommodate a variety of body styles such as balls, heads, animal shapes, etc. to provide a pleasant look and feel for the entertainment of children of all ages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 6004597
    Abstract: A novelty candy/pen holding device designed to provide fun and entertainment to children of all ages. The device includes a main housing comprising a hollow stretchable and bendable plastic tube or any suitable material with a hollow plastic upper housing connected with the main housing. The plastic upper housing has an aperture at the top to hold a ball point pen ink cartridge or any other writing accessory. The lower end of the main housing has a threaded end cap whereupon a threaded candy/gum reservoir is threaded to the main housing. To dispense the candy/gum from the reservoir, remove the ball point pen ink cartridge from the aperture of the hollow upper housing and tilt the reservoir so the candy/gum travels through the hollow main housing into the hollow upper housing and out the aperture at the top of the hollow upper housing into a child's hand. Replace the ball point pen ink cartridge to keep the candy/gum inside of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5976590
    Abstract: A screaming rocket pop which includes at least one inner telescoping housing within an outer housing. A lollipop can be secured to the at least one inner housing for consumption by a user. The at least one inner housing may have a lollipop stick retaining device extending from an upper end into the housing for securing the lollipop stick. The device includes a noisemaker therein which can be activated by blowing air through the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5938153
    Abstract: A clone pop comprising at least one hollow main housing made of a bendable material. Inside the hollow main housing is a plastic bendable sleeve with a bendable wire inside each sleeve. The plastic bendable sleeve and the bendable wire inside the plastic sleeve extends from the lower end of the main housing to the upper end of the main housing. Attached at the upper end of the main housing is a likeness of a head of an animal, character, etc. with an aperture at the top of the head to hold a candy with a candy stick. The main housing can be made in different lengths so a child can bend it to make a bracelet or necklace or to bend two housings together or bend apart in several different shapes. The clone pops can be made and sold separately or as pairs so a child can collect all of a series and make their own combination of clone pops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5921841
    Abstract: The swirlee pop is a candy holding device including two parts. A main housing comprising a hollow cylindrical tube containing a luminescent colored liquid that flows freely from one end to the other end while being captured by an air trap in both ends as it flows which creates a wavy bubbly effect for visual enjoyment. The second part is a replaceable sucker that is attached to one end. A clear liquid could also be used successfully with free floating glittery objects or miniature toys encased with the housing for a variety of tastes and to suit all ages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5919079
    Abstract: A play sword lollipop holding device for entertaining children. The device comprises a plastic handle which is the main housing with one or more plastic telescoping sleeves attached to the handle. The last sleeve, which is the smallest, has an aperture at the end to hold a lollipop on a stick. A child can enjoy playing and eating his/her play sword lollipop with the flick of their wrist. This action causes the telescoping sleeves and candy to extend outward from the handle making a sword to play with. When not in use, the telescoping sleeves collapse one into the other for easy carrying and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5913453
    Abstract: A candy holding and dispensing device which combines a lollipop with loose candy or gum pieces in one convenient holder. The device comprises a main housing of clear plastic which contains loose candy or gum pieces. The upper end of the main housing is provided with an aperture to which a lollipop is secured. The upper end or lower end of the housing can be made with threads so it can be separated. The main housing can also be made with threads so the main housing can be refilled with candy or gum pieces or it can be made as a self-contained non-refillable main housing. The lower end of the main housing contains a spring and a dispensing shaft which has slots for dispensing candy or gum pieces near the top of the shaft. The end of the dispensing shaft extends out of the lower end cap of the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5910198
    Abstract: A lug removal and tightening tool comprising a supporting base plate. A vertically supported upright which is supported by the base plate. The vertically supported upright includes a plurality of apertures in a circular pattern. A leverage bar which is removably secured to one end of a socket-type extension for loosening a lug nut by placing a socket end of the extension on a lug. The leverage end of the extension is supported in one of the apertures in order to support the leverage bar during loosening the lug. Each aperture of the movable plate aligns with a lug such that by moving the extension to different lugs, each of the lugs are loosened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventors: Daniel J. Maher, Billie Jo Maher
  • Patent number: 5906846
    Abstract: A candy or gum holding device including an elongated flexible cord. The candy or gum is of a gummy type which can be threaded onto the cord along its length. Near a lower end of the cord, the cord is flared slightly so that the candy or gum pieces will not fall off but can be pulled off over the flare. The upper end of the cord is provided with a head and the lower end of the cord is provided with a tail section. The head is provided with an aperture which receives the end of the tail section in order to form a bracelet or anklet after the candy has been consumed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5874119
    Abstract: A novelty candy holder and dispenser which comprises a main housing with a conical insert. A handle extends downwardly from the main body and is provided with lock pins. The handle can be pushed upwardly to force the candy upwardly from the housing and be rotating the handle look pins on the handle fit into slots to lock the candy sucker in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Primcess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5860732
    Abstract: A novelty flashlight and liquid candy consumption device. This device includes an upper housing which is attached to an upper end of a flashlight and filled with a liquid candy. The flashlight is turned on to make the candy cylinder glow brightly while the liquid candy is being consumed. The upper housing is covered with a cap which has a perforated upper end through which the candy can be consumed. After the candy has been consumed, the device can be employed as a miniature flashlight. A battery source may be permanently sealed inside the housing and is not replaceable or may be removable. The removable cap is provided with a removable clear plastic cover which is placed over the cap and which is secured in place at one end for protection of the candy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5855500
    Abstract: A candy holder noisemaker device designed to make a clacking or ringing sound. The device has a main housing, a switch, a motor and a power supply. The housing encompasses a gearing system with cam rods, clacker arms with attached clacker balls, a clacker bell and a replaceable lollipop. The housing can be made of plastic or any suitable material. Located within the main housing is the power supply that makes contact with the switch, which in turn operates the motor. An upper housing contains the gearing system with the can rods. When the gearing system is engaged, the cam rods make contact with spring loaded clacker arms. This causes the clacker balls, which are attached to the clacker arms and located above the upper housing, to strike alternately on the sides of the clacker bell making a clacker or ringing sound. The clacker bell is attached to the top of the upper housing so the clacker bell can move slightly when struck by the clacker balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5853112
    Abstract: A candy holding and retrieving device which moves a powdered candy or any suitable candy from a reservoir onto a plastic or rubber belt which delivers the candy to a user. The device includes a main housing which contains a motor, a power supply, a gearing system designed for the proper torque and speed, and a plastic or rubber belt. The belt can be made with the surface bumpy or have a scoop made into or attached to the belt for collecting hard candy or gum and depositing it out at an opening in the main housing. The upper end of the main housing has a wheel which turns on an axle and which engages the gearing system. The lower end of the main housing has another wheel that turns on an axle. The plastic or rubber belt encircles both wheels on the outside of the main housing. A spaced plastic covering on the outside of the main housing encloses the plastic or rubber belt, and is provided with a contact switch for operating the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5820437
    Abstract: A Wacky Pop Noise Maker is a novelty toy and candy holding device designed to hold a sucker type candy and to make noise. The Wacky Pop comprises a hollow main housing with plastic rings with a noise maker in the housing between an upper end cap and a bottom end of the housing. The upper end includes an aperture and a sucker type candy. The sucker type candy is inserted into the aperture at the top of the upper end cap of the hollow main housing. The upper end cap also has small apertures around the top end of the cap to allow passage of air. The outside of the hollow main housing has plastic rings and the lower end of the housing is open with a plastic rod across the bottom. Inside the hollow main housing the noise maker slides freely when the holding device is shaken or when the air is pushed back and forth through the apertures in the top edge of the upper end cap producing a variety of noises. This combination of candy and a toy noise maker gives children twice the fun. The candy can be replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5690535
    Abstract: An improved candy pop holding device which includes two different spindle shafts each including a receptacle for holding a stick of a candy pop. The device includes a power supply, a switch for controlling the power supply, a motor for driving a suitable gearing system for rotating the two candy pops at a convenient rotation for consumption by a consumer. The motor and gearing system is designed to produce a desired torque and rotational speed to spin the two candy pops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5676988
    Abstract: The U.F.O. Pop consists of a sucker-type candy with a candy stick inserted into an aperture at the top of a clear plastic upper housing. The clear plastic upper housing is connected to the plastic lower housing with a toy creature inside. The top of the plastic lower housing contains a circuit board, LEG bulbs, contact switch and a battery operated power supply. The outside of the plastic lower housing has a launch button on one side and a contact switch on the opposite side. The inside of the plastic lower housing contains a launch button, pin, push block with an anchored pivot point, release mechanism and a spring anchor containing a windup spring and a spinner shaft. The buttom of the plastic lower housing has winding locks and a spinner end. The flying disk is connected to the spinner end by placing the winding lock teeth over the winding locks at the bottom of the plastic lower housing. The flying disk is turned to windup for flight. It is now ready to launch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5540353
    Abstract: A container and dispenser including a main housing. The main housing has a top enclosure with an aperture therein with the bottom having a balance ring and a semi-spherical enclosure. The balance ring and bottom enclosure is such that the main housing will stand at an angle and will wobble on the bottom end in an upright position. A top cap is provided to close the aperture in the upper end enclosure. Hard pieces of candy having a size smaller than the aperture can be dispensed from the housing by shaking the housing with the cap removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess A. Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter