Sounding Patents (Class 446/188)
  • Patent number: 4990119
    Abstract: A simulated baby nursing bottle has spaced inner and outer cylindrical shells providing a narrow annular cavity therebetween in which is disposed a colored liquid. The cap provides a concealed chamber into which the liquid may drain when the bottle is tipped downwardly. The simulated nipple includes an axially reciprocatable portion which acts upon a compressible member communicating with a clear liquid within the inner shell to produce air bubbles and agitation of the liquid within the container when the reciprocatable portion is depressed. In one embodiment, a second compressible member is provided in the bottom of the inner shell which is vented to the atmosphere and which is compressed to expel air therefrom when the first compressible member is compressed by the nipple portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis R. Amici, Brian Fontaine, Craig Dubois
  • Patent number: 4927399
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dual diaphragm-type game caller of a size and shape suitable for inserting into a user's mouth for support against the roof of the mouth so that free edges of two diaphragms retained together as a unit in a spaced-apart relationship can concurrently vibrate when impinged by pulmonary air exhausted by the user. The invention employs two diaphragms having a selected pattern of slits which allow the caller to produce a flutter or raspy sound effect which is sometimes desired by the wild turkey hunter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Penn's Woods Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Mueller
  • Patent number: 4897067
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dual diaphragm-type game caller of a size and shape suitable for inserting into a user's mouth for support against the roof of the mouth so that free edges of two diaphragms retained together as a unit in a spaced-apart relationship can concurrently vibrate when impinged by pulmonary air exhausted by the user. The invention employs two diaphragms having a selected pattern of slits which allow the caller to produce a flutter or raspy sound effect which is sometimes desired by the wild turkey hunter. The present invention also provides a removable spacer of a size and shape suitable for insertion between the two diaphragms when the caller is not in use, such that the two diaphragms are kept completely separated, thereby preventing one from adhering to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Assignee: Penn's Woods Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank Piper
  • Patent number: 4781645
    Abstract: An inflatable bag comprises a small sack which is charged with sodium bicarbonate and accommodating a small externally breakable container filled with an acidic solution. The small sack is enveloped in an inflatable bag member which is made of a synthetic resin having no permeability to the gas which is generated as a reaction between the sodium bicarbonate and the acidic solution. As the small container is collapsed by external pressure, the acidic solution flows out of the container into reaction with the sodium bicarbonate, thereby generating carbon dioxide gas. The small sack is punctured by the gas pressure with a sound of a bang or a whistle and, thereafter, the inflatable gas member is gradually inflated. It is possible to use a plurality of small sacks made of a material which exhibits small extension, such that one small sack is contained in another sack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: Tadashi Sakuma
    Inventor: Kenichi Kato
  • Patent number: 4750745
    Abstract: A baton and control wand for the baton are described. The baton comprises a shaft mounting a cup at each end. The central wand, by engaging the cup, controls and directs the baton during play. The cups may contain apertures for attachment of end accessories such as a Cyalume light or a highly resilient ball. The baton shaft may be fluted or may be provided with a pitch pipe whistle, which generate sounds during play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Inventor: Junior H. Benham
  • Patent number: 4480400
    Abstract: A bouncing toy having a base supported by four springs-attached balls to give the base a bounce while maintaining stability. Central to the base is another spring attached ball having a cylindrical upright member mounted thereon. Within the cylindrical member are a series of radially extending pegs arrayed spirally to form a helix. Mounted to the base and surrounding the cylindral member is a hollow shaft including a rotatable wheel mounted thereon, the wheel having a helix-structured shaft connected thereto which is disposed to engage the radially extending pegs. Movements of the central ball causes the pegs and shaft to engage resulting in rotation of the shaft and attached wheel. The up and down movement of the toy causes the wheel to rotate in opposite directions until the toy comes to a complete stop. Audio devices are arrayed in proximity to each of the supporting balls so that the movements of the balls creates an environment which actuates the audio devices rendering various tones as the toy bounces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Inventor: Jose E. diDonato