Having Means For Forming Transitory Bubble Patents (Class 446/15)
  • Patent number: 11446584
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing bubbles. The apparatus may include a motor, a fan device operably coupled to the motor to generate an air stream, and a bubble generating assembly operably coupled to the fan device so as to be rotated. The apparatus may also include a bubble solution dispenser for dispensing bubble solution onto bubble generating devices of the bubble generating assembly. Furthermore, a support member may be provided for supporting a container of the bubble solution. The support member may be altered into a dispensing position whereby the bubble solution can be dispensed from the container into the bubble solution dispenser. When the support member is in the dispensing position, a switch that activates the motor may be actuated into a closed state. The support member may include an actuation member that engages the switch when in the dispensing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: HONOR METRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Nai Yang, Ami Shapiro, Jeff Falerni
  • Patent number: 11278823
    Abstract: A bubble generating device and a method for producing bubbles. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for generating bubbles including an housing assembly, a motor, and a fan device operably coupled to the motor to generate an air stream. There may also be a bubble generating assembly having a plurality of bubble generating devices that are aligned with the air stream generated by the fan device. The bubble solution dispenser may include a storage reservoir containing a supply of a bubble solution and a delivery reservoir that is fluidly coupled to the storage reservoir. The motor may be operably coupled to the bubble solution dispenser to rotate the bubble solution dispenser about a rotational axis to deliver the bubble solution to each of the bubble generating devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: HONOR METRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Clayton, Nai Cheng Yang
  • Patent number: 11192046
    Abstract: The present invention is a bubble, fog, haze, and fog-filled bubble machine. In particular, the present invention is directed to a single unit machine that can produce bubbles, fog, fog-filled bubbles or haze. The machine preferably comprises a housing having a front portal, a bubble section, a fog section, and a control interface, where the housing is connected to a power source. The bubble section is located behind the front portal and has a bubble wand motor attached to a rotatable wheel with a number of bubble wands. The bubble wands pass through a bubble fluid reservoir. The fog section is located behind the bubble section and comprises a fog outlet in front of a fan, where the fog outlet is connected to a fog heater core and a fog pump is in turn connected to a fog fluid reservoir. The control interface controls the selection of effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventors: Adam G Pogue, Christopher E Markgraf
  • Patent number: 11020684
    Abstract: A haze-filled bubble device and method for producing haze-filled bubbles are provided that encapsulates a haze inside a rapidly emitted, continuous flow of bubbles, without permitting significant amounts of the haze to escape the device outside of the bubbles. Bubble solution is pumped into a bubble wand and a wiper cycles across its face to form a meniscus of bubble solution over the bubble wand's outer face. Additionally, a haze generating assembly can selectively pump fog fluid to a heater and a resultantly generated haze is provided to an enclosed chamber. A fan in the enclosed chamber forces the haze from the chamber into a conduit that channels the haze into the bubble wand and to the miniscus, where the air flow created by the fan is used to form haze-filled bubbles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Chauvet & Sons, LLC
    Inventor: Rick B. Peeples
  • Patent number: 10905968
    Abstract: A bubble generating apparatus includes an air flow generator, a liquid tray defined by a floor and sidewalls and having one or more bubble forming ports therein, and a pivot arm coupled to a motor for pivoting the pivot arm about an axis so that during pivoting a bubble generating member of the pivot arm passes over one of the bubble forming ports, the air flow generator positioned to direct an air stream through the one or more bubble forming ports, and a gravity feed liquid reservoir, wherein the liquid tray is configured to generate bubbles from the liquid when the air flow generator directs the air stream through the one or more bubble forming ports while the pivot arm pivots about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: HONOR METRO LIMITED
    Inventor: Marcus Huey
  • Patent number: 10814243
    Abstract: A bubble generating device and a method for producing bubbles. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for generating bubbles including an housing assembly, a motor, and a fan device operably coupled to the motor to generate an air stream. There may also be a bubble generating assembly having a plurality of bubble generating devices that are aligned with the air stream generated by the fan device. The bubble solution dispenser may include a storage reservoir containing a supply of a bubble solution and a delivery reservoir that is fluidly coupled to the storage reservoir. The motor may be operably coupled to the bubble solution dispenser to rotate the bubble solution dispenser about a rotational axis to deliver the bubble solution to each of the bubble generating devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: HONOR METRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Clayton, Nai Cheng Yang
  • Patent number: 10807015
    Abstract: A bubble generating device and a method for producing bubbles. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for generating bubbles comprising: a housing; a motor; an air flow generator operably coupled to the motor; a trough containing a bubble solution; a cam; a follower member comprising a bubble generating device, the follower member in operable cooperation with the cam surface; and the motor operably coupled to the follower member to drive the follower member along the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: HONOR METRO LIMITED
    Inventor: Adam Hing Ping Chan
  • Patent number: 10589168
    Abstract: A fluid film game toy includes a racket including an open frame, a handle connected to the outer perimeter of the open frame and a film-forming face located on the inner perimeter of the open frame for creating a fluid film within the open frame, and a game component to be placed on the fluid film and moved on the fluid film by the player who manipulates the handle to move and/or tilt the open frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: HOLD ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shau-Chi Lin, Chia-En Chen
  • Patent number: 10500520
    Abstract: The present invention is a bubble, fog, haze, and fog-filled bubble machine. In particular, the present invention is directed to a single unit machine that can produce bubbles, fog, fog-filled bubbles or haze. The machine preferably comprises a housing having a front portal, a bubble section, a fog section, and a control interface, where the housing is connected to a power source. The bubble section is located behind the front portal and has a bubble wand motor attached to a rotatable wheel with a number of bubble wands. The bubble wands pass through a bubble fluid reservoir. The fog section is located behind the bubble section and comprises a fog outlet in front of a fan, where the fog outlet is connected to a fog heater core and a fog pump is in turn connected to a fog fluid reservoir. The control interface controls the selection of effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventors: Adam G Pogue, Christopher E Markgraf
  • Patent number: 10434433
    Abstract: A bubble generating device has a bubble generating assembly positioned adjacent a front opening. The bubble generating assembly has a support frame having a stationary wiping element which has an opening through which bubble solution leaks out. The bubble generating assembly also has a plurality of bubble rings coupled to the support frame for rotation in a manner where each of the plurality of bubble rings individually wipes across the wiping element at the location of the opening. A motor is positioned inside the housing and has a fan that is directed to blow air towards the front opening. Bubble solution is delivered from a container to the wiping element. A link assembly couples the motor and the support ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger causes the support ring to be rotated so that each of the plurality of bubble rings is wiped across the wiping element and then positioned in front of the fan to receive air blown by the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Placo Bubbles Limited
    Inventors: Jessica Shono Thai, Jason Shono Thai, Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 10434434
    Abstract: A bubble generating device has a bubble generating assembly positioned adjacent a front opening. The bubble generating assembly has a support frame having a stationary wiping element, and a plurality of bubble wands coupled to the support frame for rotation in a manner where each of the plurality of bubble wands individually wipes across the wiping element at the location of the opening. A motor is positioned inside the housing and has a fan that is directed to blow air towards the front opening. Bubble solution is delivered from a container to the wiping element. A link assembly couples the motor and the support ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger causes the support ring to be rotated so that each of the plurality of bubble wands is wiped across the wiping element and then positioned in front of the fan to receive air blown by the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Placo Bubbles Limited
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 10343075
    Abstract: A ride control system uses logic to define and track a virtual space, or bubble, in real time around a plurality of ride vehicle deployed along a predefined vehicle path to operate each independently of, and safely with respect to, the other ride vehicle deployed along the same predefined vehicle path at substantially the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wayne Boshears, Lauren Marie Etta
  • Patent number: 10222184
    Abstract: A toy dart includes a deformable cap that safely impacts a target. The cap includes two layers of substantially parallel hollow passages that provide spaces that allow the cap to deform. The lower layer, having two hollow passages, is supported by exterior posts and an interior wall between the two hollow passages. The upper layer, having three hollow passages, is supported by exterior posts and interior walls that are laterally offset from the interior wall of the lower layer. The upper and lower layers are separated vertically by a substantially flat divider. Due to the difference in the number of hollow passages and interior walls in each layer, the upper layer is more rigid than the lower layer such that the lower layer of the cap deforms more than the upper layer of the cap upon initial impact with the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Easebon Services Limited
    Inventors: Francis See Chong Chia, Xubin Xia
  • Patent number: 9757661
    Abstract: A bubble generating device and a method for producing bubbles. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for generating bubbles comprising: a housing; a motor; an air flow generator operably coupled to the motor; a trough containing a bubble solution; a cam surface; a follower member comprising a bubble generating device, the follower member in operable cooperation with the cam surface; and the motor operably coupled to the follower member to drive the follower member along the cam surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: HONOR METRO LIMITED
    Inventor: Adam Hing Ping Chan
  • Patent number: 9266033
    Abstract: An improved bubble wand assembly for a motor driven, bubble producing toy is provided. The wand assembly includes a moving substantially semi-circular, wand portion and a stationary, substantially semi-circular, wand portion, the moving and stationary wand portions being hingably connected to each other at the ends thereof to permit the moving wand portion to move in relation to the stationary wand portion from a closed and superposed position over the stationary wand portion to an open, film-forming, position at an angular orientation to the stationary wand portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Little Kids, Inc
    Inventor: John T Davies
  • Publication number: 20150133021
    Abstract: A bubble generating apparatus includes an air flow generator, a liquid tray defined by a floor and sidewalls and having one or more bubble forming ports therein, and a pivot arm coupled to a motor for pivoting the pivot arm about an axis so that during pivoting a bubble generating member of the pivot arm passes over one of the bubble forming ports, the air flow generator positioned to direct an air stream through the one or more bubble forming ports, and a gravity feed liquid reservoir, wherein the liquid tray is configured to generate bubbles from the liquid when the air flow generator directs the air stream through the one or more bubble forming ports while the pivot arm pivots about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Marcus Huey
  • Publication number: 20150133020
    Abstract: A bubble blower includes a first bubble solution retaining bar, a second bubble solution retaining bar and a folding bar pivotally connected to one another each having a serrated bubble solution retaining portion longitudinally disposed at an inner side for retaining a bubble solution for blowing a bubble, a bubble solution supplement channel longitudinally formed in the top wall of the first bubble solution retaining bar, bubble solution supplement holes formed in the opposing bottom wall of the first bubble solution retaining bar in a line and in communication with the bubble solution supplement channel, and a bubble solution supplement container holding a bubble solution and connected to one end of the first bubble solution retaining bar and flexibly compressible to supply the contained bubble solution to through the bubble solution supplement channel and bubble solution supplement holes to the serrated bubble solution retaining portions for blowing a large bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Shau-Chi LIN
  • Publication number: 20150056884
    Abstract: A system for containing bubble solution and converting the solution into bubbles through a particular motion is disclosed. The system includes a sealed reservoir for containing the bubble solution and having an outlet, an aperture array adapted for cooperation with the particular motion to cause the bubble solution to convert to bubbles; and a delivery network adapted for allowing flow of the bubble solution from the outlet to the aperture array only during the particular motion. Several exemplary devices employing the system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: The Kinetic Concept, LLC
    Inventor: Shaun P. Fogarty
  • Publication number: 20150031264
    Abstract: A bubble generating article is provided and includes a soap dispensing device, an agitation device having a plurality of paddles which are configured to rotate about an axis and an article structure, wherein the article structure defines a water receiving cavity and a soap receiving cavity. The water receiving cavity is configured to receive water from a water faucet, and the soap receiving cavity is configured to receive bubble soap from the soap dispensing device. Additionally, the water receiving cavity and soap receiving cavity are in flow communication with the agitation device such that water flowing into the water receiving cavity and soap flowing into the soap receiving cavity, contact at least a portion of the plurality of paddles, wherein the plurality of paddles rotate about the axis to cause the water and soap to mix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Samuel Peckham
  • Publication number: 20150024652
    Abstract: A bubble producing toy includes a housing (1), a driving unit (3) received in the housing (1) and having a transmitting rod (31), a bracket (22) secured to the transmitting rod (31) and capable of rotating with the transmitting rod (31) together when the driving unit (3) rotates the transmitting rod (31), and at least one ring (21) secured to the bracket (22). The at least one ring (21) is used for producing bubbles when the brackets (22) rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Man Pun Lee
  • Publication number: 20140364032
    Abstract: The invention is a bubble toy device for producing air bubbles from bubble solution. The invention contains a fan for producing a stream of air and a fan shroud to channel the stream of air through a dispensing ring and into an ambient environment. Upon compression of a trigger, an electric circuit is activated which energizes a motor that operates the fan, and also a pump in some embodiments. The pump delivers bubble solution to the dispensing ring, and a trigger activated film producing mechanism attached to the air channel creates a film of bubble solution across the dispensing ring during interaction with an application bar. A separate internal sealed container with external contacts serves as a battery compartment for containment of removably-insertable batteries. This sealed container is accessible on the side of the invention's handle and a door is removeably-attached by use of an attaching device, fastener, or screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Joshua Kelly, Christian Roos, Lori Forest, Max Armendariz Lalama, Steven Martin Cohen
  • Patent number: 8888549
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a bubble generating apparatus operable to generate bubbles from a bubble generating liquid. In an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary bubble generating apparatus includes a symmetric output assembly having a bubble formation surface and a central opening defined therethrough. A liquid film may be formed across the central opening of the bubble formation surface, and air flow may be provided through the central opening of the bubble formation surface to generate bubbles from the liquid film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Wing Hing Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Wai Chung Lo
  • Patent number: 8888550
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an attractant and or cover scent bubble delivery device, system, and method of utilizing same wherein bubbles are generated with a desired attractant, scent and or other chemical in a timed and or desired manner remotely such that airborne bubbles may be utilized to attract desired wild life and or provide a cover scent for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: James C. Conner
  • Publication number: 20140302738
    Abstract: Motion control using electromagnetic forces. The control of motion in unpowered apparatus and an apparatus driven by electric motors and/or other prime movers utilizes electromagnetic force/torque for control of motion. One objective is to extend the domain of electric motor speed control, traditionally characterized by electronic techniques, to small apparatus such as bubble vibration toys, paper dispensers, toothbrushes and other appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Gorur Narayana Srinivasa Prasanna
  • Publication number: 20140273708
    Abstract: A water and bubble toy includes a water projecting assembly and a bubble generating assembly. Water is stored in a water reservoir located in a rear handle of the toy while bubble solution is stored in a detachable reservoir. The water generating assembly is operated by a lever located toward an upper end of the toy. When the lever is pulled, the lever activates a first pump that expels water from the toy. The bubble generating assembly is operated by a finger trigger that activates an electric motor, which powers a second pump and a fan. The second pump pumps bubble solution to a ring and the bubble solution coats the ring. The fan blows air through the ring and helps generate and propel bubbles from the ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Bo Chen
  • Patent number: 8814623
    Abstract: A bubble wand device that includes an elongated handle and a pair of helical coils with a pair of smooth surface wires, a center core and a hollow space. The pair of helical coils are wound and placed in a circular configuration and provide a tapered surface to allow a bubble making solution to adhere to the hollow space between the pair of helical coils, with the center core providing a reservoir to retain the bubble making solution. The bubble wand device also includes a plurality of inner spires that protrudes from the center core of the pair of helical coils where the inner spires increase bubble production from the pair of helical coils which suspend the bubble making solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Fernando Garcia
  • Publication number: 20140160544
    Abstract: An optical effect bubble generating system includes an optical effect viewing device including one or more desired holographic images. The optical effect viewing device can be eyeglasses having lenses containing the holographic images. The lenses can be interchangeable to provide different holographic images. The system includes a bubble generating device that can be manually or automatically-operated. The system operates to provide the optical effect of imposing the desired holographic image onto one or more bubbles when the bubbles are generated in a naturally or artificially-lit environment, and the one or more bubbles viewed by a user through the optical effect viewing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Imperial Toy, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Sgromo, James C. Parr
  • Patent number: 8745905
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for a greeting card having an integrated bubble feature. The greeting card may include, in one non-limiting example: a frame; an energy storage device; a switch mechanism; a motor operatively connected to each of the energy storage device and the switch mechanism; a fan operatively connected to the motor; and a bubble forming substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Brady Bandow, Evan Will
  • Publication number: 20140141688
    Abstract: The invention is a bubble toy device for producing air bubbles from bubble solution. The invention contains a fan and fan shroud, to produce and channel an air stream past a dispensing ring into ambient environment. The invention utilizes a pump, a film producing mechanism, attached to the fan shroud with an application bar to apply bubble solution onto a dispensing ring. Upon compression of the invention's trigger, an electric power circuit activates pump and fan motors that deliver bubble solution and blow air through said ring. A separate internal sealed container, with external contacts, wherein a battery compartment for containment of and removably-inserted batteries, which is accessible on the side of the invention's handle and a door is removeably-attached by use of an attaching device, fastener, or screw. The invention can be comprised of another lighting system and/or at least one variety of sound producing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Kelly, Christian Roos, Lori Forest, Joshua Kelly
  • Patent number: 8690630
    Abstract: A bubble generating toy includes a bubble forming assembly mounted inside a housing behind a front opening thereof. The bubble forming assembly includes a cylindrical body having diametric inlet and outlet, a cylindrical air gate having diametric inlet and outlet. The air gate is rotatable in the cylindrical body between a closed position and open position when the inlets and outlets are aligned. A sleeve extends perpendicularly from the outlet of the cylindrical body and has a bubble ring. Bubble forming liquid is pumped from a container, through a tube and into the sleeve by a pump to form a bubble film across the bubble ring. An air blower blows are through the sleeve and the bubble ring to generate bubbles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Chun Yuen Lau
  • Publication number: 20140094081
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating bubbles from a stationary loop inside a housing is described. The device includes a housing, a reservoir of bubble-making solution, a fan that generates an air stream, and a pump that supplies said bubble-making solution to a stationary film-producing mechanism. The stationary film-producing mechanism comprises a loop with an opening through which air travels, a film-forming edge, a bubble-releasing edge, a first orifice on an exterior surface of the loop, and a second orifice on an interior surface of the loop. Solution supplied to the film-producing mechanism enters the loop through the first orifice, exits the loop through the second orifice, and forms a film of solution along the film-forming edge of the loop, wherein at least one bubble of solution is released from the bubble-releasing edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Crayola LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Orem, Thomas R. Rau
  • Publication number: 20140057521
    Abstract: There is disclosed a bubble making device including a outer ring comprising a plurality of projections 21 formed along a circumference thereof and a retaining groove 22 formed in an inner circumferential surface thereof, a handle 30 connected to a predetermined portion of an outer surface of the outer ring, an inner ring 40 having a smaller diameter than a diameter of the outer ring, the inner ring 40 comprising a plurality of projections 41 formed along a circumference thereof, and a connecting bar 50 extended from a predetermined portion of the inner ring, with a length having a center of the inner ring eccentrically arranged from a center of the outer ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Duck-hwan BAE, Kyung Suk PARK
  • Patent number: 8636557
    Abstract: A hand-held bubble generating apparatus designed to mimic the appearance of a gun or a cannon. A housing may be coupled with a non-spill reservoir, and bubble generating liquid may be stored in the non-spill reservoir. A tube may communicate the bubble generating liquid from the reservoir to a bubble assembly support inside the housing. The bubble assembly support may hold a rotational bubble ring comprising a plurality of individual rings spaced about the outer circumference. When rotated proximate to and across a liquid dispensing section, each individual ring may receive enough bubble generating liquid to form a film across each ring. By rationing the amount of bubble liquid released on each individual ring, the device can incorporate a closed, non-spill reservoir. When air is generated and blown through the film of bubble generating liquid on each of the individual rings of the rotational bubble ring, bubbles are produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Wing Hing Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Wai Chung Lo
  • Publication number: 20140024282
    Abstract: A two-stage bubble blower includes a bubble blower body shaped like an open frame and defining therein a large bubble blowing opening and one or multiple main bubble solution-retaining portions for blowing a large bubble at a first stage when the user swings the two-stage bubble blower in the air, and bubble-blowing loops mounted in the bubble blower body each bubble-blowing loop defining therein a center opening and a sub solution-retaining portion for blowing a small bubble at a second stage when the user keeps swinging the two-stage bubble blower in the air after formation of the large bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Shau-Chi LIN
  • Publication number: 20140024281
    Abstract: A bubble blower includes an open frame-shaped bubble blower body defining a main solution-retaining portion, a peripheral rib extending around the main solution-retaining portion and a main passage between the main solution-retaining portion and the peripheral rib, and bubble-blowing rings spaced along an inside wall of the open frame-shaped bubble blower body each defining an inner solution-retaining portion, an outer solution-retaining portion connected with the main solution-retaining portion of the bubble blower body, a sub passage between the inner solution-retaining portion and the outer solution-retaining portion in fluid communication with the main passage of the bubble blower body to form a solution supply passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Shau-Chi LIN
  • Patent number: 8496509
    Abstract: There is disclosed a bubble generating apparatus including a body portion, a bubble ring, a blower and a sound sensor. The bubble generating apparatus is designed to generate bubbles in response to sounds detected by the sound sensor. When sound is detected by the sensor, the blower is activated thereby directing air through the bubble ring in response to those sounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: What Kids Want, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley S. Faecher
  • Publication number: 20130171904
    Abstract: A bubble wand device that includes an elongated handle and a pair of helical coils with a pair of smooth surface wires, a center core and a hollow space. The pair of helical coils are wound and placed in a circular configuration and provide a tapered surface to allow a bubble making solution to adhere to the hollow space between the pair of helical coils, with the center core providing a reservoir to retain the bubble making solution. The bubble wand device also includes a plurality of inner spires that protrudes from the center core of the pair of helical coils where the inner spires increase bubble production from the pair of helical coils which suspend the bubble making solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: Fernando Garcia
  • Patent number: 8430708
    Abstract: The present invention is a large sized spill-proof bubble creation apparatus. The apparatus provides for the creation of significantly large sized bubbles without the otherwise attendant spillage of bubble solution and without the requirement of commensurately and impractically large quantities of bubble solution. By incorporating a separable bubble solution bottle as a portion of the container of the apparatus, storage of unused bubble solution is able to be performed quickly and easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Michael R. Schramm
  • Publication number: 20130052906
    Abstract: A toy car wash play set includes a toy vehicle having a thermochromic material, a track configured for receiving the toy vehicle, and a bubble producing device located proximate to the track. The bubble producing device generates and directs bubbles toward the toy vehicle located on the track. The toy vehicle changes color when contacted by the bubbles from the bubble producing device. In one embodiment, the play set includes a dump tank containing liquid that can be dumped onto the toy vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Julian Payne
  • Publication number: 20130005212
    Abstract: This invention is a mobility device such as a skateboard or scooter manufactured in combination with a bubble maker or a bubble making accessory comprising: a skateboard or scooter having a platform; a fluid reservoir carried by said skateboard or scooter in fluid communications with an actuator; a nozzle in fluid communications with said reservoir and carried by said platform so that fluid contained in said reservoir is forced through said nozzle when said actuator is activated creating bubbles. In the event the nozzle is mounted to the handle, the handle directed the direction of the nozzle. The actuator can be activated by the rider's hand or foot and be manual or motorized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Nathan Anthony Scolari
  • Publication number: 20120270462
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a bubble generating apparatus operable to generate bubbles from a bubble generating liquid. In an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary bubble generating apparatus includes a symmetric output assembly having a bubble formation surface and a central opening defined therethrough. A liquid film may be formed across the central opening of the bubble formation surface, and air flow may be provided through the central opening of the bubble formation surface to generate bubbles from the liquid film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: WING HING MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Wai Chung Lo
  • Publication number: 20120244777
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing substantially uniformly colored bubbles are described. The composition comprises at least one surfactant mixed with at least one colorant, the colorant forming at least approximately 10% of the composition. The surfactant, or surface-active agent, forms the bubble while the colorant, or pigment, provides the color. Generally, the composition may comprise 10-99% colorant to produce varying degrees of opacity. In addition, glycerin, fragrance, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, potassium hydroxide, or other additives may be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Ram W. Sabnis, Timothy D. Kehoe
  • Patent number: 8272915
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing having a motor, an air generator coupled to the motor, and a bubble generator associated therewith. The assembly also includes a source of bubble solution, and a pump system provided inside the housing that draws bubble solution from the source to the bubble generator. The bubble generator includes a plurality of openings, with bubble solution delivered to the bubble generator flowing through the openings. The air from the air generator is delivered upwardly through the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 8272916
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing having a motor, an air generator coupled to the motor, and a bubble generator associated therewith. The assembly also includes a source of bubble solution, and a pump system provided inside the housing that draws bubble solution from the source to the bubble generator. The bubble generator includes a plurality of openings, with bubble solution delivered to the bubble generator flowing through the openings. The air from the air generator is delivered upwardly through the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20120214378
    Abstract: A hand-held bubble generating apparatus designed to mimic the appearance of a gun or a cannon. A housing may be coupled with a non-spill reservoir, and bubble generating liquid may be stored in the non-spill reservoir. A tube may communicate the bubble generating liquid from the reservoir to a bubble assembly support inside the housing. The bubble assembly support may hold a rotational bubble ring comprising a plurality of individual rings spaced about the outer circumference. When rotated proximate to and across a liquid dispensing section, each individual ring may receive enough bubble generating liquid to form a film across each ring. By rationing the amount of bubble liquid released on each individual ring, the device can incorporate a closed, non-spill reservoir. When air is generated and blown through the film of bubble generating liquid on each of the individual rings of the rotational bubble ring, bubbles are produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: WING HING MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Wai Chung Lo
  • Publication number: 20120208426
    Abstract: A bubble shooter toy constructed of a gun-shaped housing having a trigger disposed on a portion of the gun-shaped housing, a liquid receptacle, an air blast blower, a muzzle installed at one end of the gun-shaped housing and defined by at least one bore for discharging bubble, and a liquid extraction unit for passing a soapy solution from the liquid receptacle to the bore for discharging bubble. A displacement crank has been arranged to press on air bags within the housing such that when a trigger is in a pressed position, the hydraulic and air pressure are extended through the gas and liquid pipes within the toy, thereby producing bubbles. The resulting bubble-producing mechanism is useful for streamlining mechanical operation of the toy. The lack of liquid extraction motor in place allows for simplified integrity and lower production cost of the toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Wen-Chuan KUO
  • Patent number: 8141889
    Abstract: This utility model relates to a bubble-generating scooter for children, comprising: a footrest assembly, a handle assembly and wheels, and further comprising a bubble-generating device mounted on the scooter. Connecting posts are provided to the housing of the bubble-generating device. The bubble-generating device is connected to the footrest carrier through the connecting posts and self-tapping screws. The bubble-generating scooter for children of this utility model can generate bubbles continuously when a child rides the scooter, thereby adding fun to the riding of this scooter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Zhejiang Hongsheng Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suihuai Yu, Jinyun Huang
  • Patent number: 8123584
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing shaped as an animal and defining a mouth, with a stationary member secured to a permanent location extending across a portion of the mouth. The assembly includes a reservoir provided inside the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a plurality of bubble generating rings positioned adjacent the mouth, a tubing that couples the interior of the reservoir with the ring, and a link assembly that couples the trigger mechanism and the rings in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the rings to be moved from a first position to a second position across the stationary member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Arko Development Limited
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20120040586
    Abstract: A bubble blowing device having an elongated bubble blowing member with a mouthpiece at one end and a bubble forming material attached to the opposite end. A cover is secured to the bubble blowing member and covers at least a portion of the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: BUBBLE-WORM, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Robert Rees, JR.
  • Patent number: 8087968
    Abstract: A nozzle discharge assembly includes a housing having a connection for receiving a pressurized supply of liquid and a nozzle having a discharge orifice movable relative to the housing. A mechanism controls a movement of the discharge orifice so that the discharge orifice moves in a pattern relative to the housing for creating a substantially helical stream of liquid when the pressurized supply of liquid flows through the discharge orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Thought Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Amron