Patents Assigned to Arko Development Ltd.
  • 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
  • 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: 7883390
    Abstract: A bubble producing assembly has a housing having an outlet, an air generator positioned on the housing, a bubble producing device positioned over the air generator, a first activator coupled to the air generator, a reservoir associated with the housing for storing a liquid, a pump system coupling the reservoir and the outlet, and a second activator coupled to the pump system for delivering the liquid from the reservoir out of the outlet. Thus, a user can use the first activator to generate air to produce bubbles, and can use the second activator to generate a stream of the liquid that can be aimed at the generated bubbles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 7780497
    Abstract: A bubble machine has a housing, a bubble generator positioned adjacent the front opening of the housing, a fan positioned inside the housing, and a motor positioned inside the housing and operatively coupled to the fan and the bubble generator. Actuation of the motor causes the fan and the bubble generator to be simultaneously actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 7524230
    Abstract: A container has a container body that has an inner chamber, a bottom wall, a top wall, a opening provided in the top wall, and a tube extending from the opening into the inner chamber to provide communication between the inner chamber and the exterior of the container body. The opening can be curved, the tube can have a curved cross-section, and the tube can be positioned offset from the center of the inner chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 7223149
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a bubble solution supply, a bubble generating frame, and a tubing that couples the bubble solution supply with the bubble generating frame. The bubble generating frame has two separate portions, the portions being pivotably coupled to each other in a manner such that the portions can be pivoted between a closed position where the front surface of the portions contact each other, and an opened position where the portions are positioned in the same plane to form the bubble generating frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd. (HK)
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 7182665
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing with a wiping bar secured to a permanent location extending across a portion of the front opening of the housing. The bubble generating assembly further includes a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating ring positioned adjacent the front opening, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the ring, and a link assembly that couples the trigger mechanism and the ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the ring to be moved from a first position to a second position across the wiping bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 7172485
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping bar that is fixed to the housing, and a link assembly housed inside the housing. The link assembly couples the trigger mechanism and the bubble generating device in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the bubble generating device to move past the wiping bar and to contact the wiping bar, so as to create a film of bubble solution across the bubble generating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 7172484
    Abstract: A bubble machine has a housing, a bubble generator positioned adjacent the front opening of the housing, a fan positioned inside the housing, and a motor positioned inside the housing and operatively coupled to the fan and the bubble generator. Actuation of the motor causes the fan and the bubble generator to be simultaneously actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 6988926
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a pair of bubble generating rings, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the rings, 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 pivoted. Each ring is pivotably coupled to each other in a manner such that the rings can be pivoted between a closed position where the front surfaces of the rings contact each other, and an opened position where the rings are positioned side-by-side in the same plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Patent number: 6969293
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing having a front opening, with a bubble generating ring and a nozzle positioned adjacent the front opening. The assembly has a first container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, and a second container coupled to the housing and retaining a liquid (e.g., water). The first and second containers can be positioned next to each other. The assembly also has a first trigger, and a second trigger positioned next to the first trigger so that a user can simultaneously actuate the first and second triggers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20040266309
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping bar that is fixed to the housing, and a link assembly housed inside the housing. The link assembly couples the trigger mechanism and the bubble generating device in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the bubble generating device to move past the wiping bar and to contact the wiping bar, so as to create a film of bubble solution across the bubble generating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20040253899
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a bubble solution supply, a bubble generating frame, and a tubing that couples the bubble solution supply with the bubble generating frame. The bubble generating frame has two separate portions, the portions being pivotably coupled to each other in a manner such that the portions can be pivoted between a closed position where the front surface of the portions contact each other, and an opened position where the portions are positioned in the same plane to form the bubble generating frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20040176011
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing having a front opening, with a bubble generating ring and a nozzle positioned adjacent the front opening. The assembly has a first container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, and a second container coupled to the housing and retaining a liquid (e.g., water). The first and second containers can be positioned next to each other. The assembly also has a first trigger, and a second trigger positioned next to the first trigger so that a user can simultaneously actuate the first and second triggers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20040127137
    Abstract: A bubble producing assembly has a housing having an outlet, an air generator positioned on the housing, a bubble producing device positioned over the air generator, a first activator coupled to the air generator, a reservoir associated with the housing for storing a liquid, a pump system coupling the reservoir and the outlet, and a second activator coupled to the pump system for delivering the liquid from the reservoir out of the outlet. Thus, a user can use the first activator to generate air to produce bubbles, and can use the second activator to generate a stream of the liquid that can be aimed at the generated bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20040082253
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing with a wiping bar secured to a permanent location extending across a portion of the front opening of the housing. The bubble generating assembly further includes a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating ring positioned adjacent the front opening, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the ring, and a link assembly that couples the trigger mechanism and the ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the ring to be moved from a first position to a second position across the wiping bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20040065754
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a pair of bubble generating rings, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the rings, 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 pivoted. Each ring is pivotably coupled to each other in a manner such that the rings can be pivoted between a closed position where the front surfaces of the rings contact each other, and an opened position where the rings are positioned side-by-side in the same plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai
  • Publication number: 20030228824
    Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping bar that is fixed to the housing, and a link assembly housed inside the housing. The link assembly couples the trigger mechanism and the bubble generating device in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the bubble generating device to move past the wiping bar and to contact the wiping bar, so as to create a film of bubble solution across the bubble generating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Arko Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Thai