HANDHELD ILLUMINATED TOY WITH PRINTED SHRINK WRAP PAPER AND PRINTED SHRINK WRAP PAPER PROTECTORS AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION

The present invention is a handheld illuminated toy with applied printed shrink wrap paper and printed shrink wrap paper protectors, as well as a method of production for said toy. The invention integrates several unique features to help protect, cover, and guard the edges of printed shrink wrap paper from being torn and peeled back. The invention also claims the method of production for applying printed shrink wrap paper to manufactured items.

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Description
FIELD OF INVENTION

Toys with lights, more particularly, handheld toys utilizing printed shrink wrap paper and being equipped with illumination functionality.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

For many years there have been toys that illuminate objects, from simple flashlights to projectors of static and moving images. There has been a recent deluge of toys employing one or more LED's that turn on and off quickly, thus creating patterns of light.

Toy swords and other handheld toys are well known in the art and have long captivated children. However, these toys, especially those that illuminate, have historically been made of transparent or solid colored tubing. The present invention on the other hand, utilizes printed. shrink wrap paper that allows for the handheld toy to achieve a highly decorative appearance. While printed shrink wrap paper is not a novel concept, there are several flaws with the use of printed shrink, wrap paper on toys which are remedied by the present invention.

Printed shrink wrap paper is easily torn and damaged when the ends of the printed shrink wrap paper are left exposed. To overcome this deficiency the unique design of the present invention shields, covers, and protects the edges of the printed shrink wrap paper. in addition, the present invention is purposefully designed to position the toy's battery compartment access door and activation switch in ways that do not require edges of the printed shrink wrap paper to remain exposed and unprotected. This feature aids to the durability of the printed shrink wrap paper and significantly aids to the efficiency of the manufacturing process of similar products.

Accordingly, the present invention is an improved handheld toy with illumination features, which provides enhanced play value by combining light, and decorative printed shrink wrap paper in a novel fashion.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present invention is a handheld illuminating toy, which may be designed with printed shrink paper. In one embodiment the handheld toy may comprise of a handle and a tubular element that may take the shape of a blade or wand, or other element that can be attached to the handle. The tubular element is a coiled roll of thin plastic sheet forming a cylindrical or tubular shape with an inner diameter that may fit into, or onto, and may be secured against, within, or over, the handle. The present invention may utilize printed shrink paper on the handle or the tubular element of the toy.

In order to protect the edges of the shrink wrap paper from peeling, being torn, separating, etc., the present invention may utilize printed shrink wrap paper guards or covers which are placed over top the edges of the printed shrink wrap paper and attach to the toy. These covers or guards may tighten or fasten to the handle or the tubular element, overtop of the printed shrink wrap paper in a multitude of fashions. For instance, the covers may be designed to have one male and one female part which may be removable from one another and re-attachable to one another by fitting into one another or being fastened or secured to one another by means of additional hardware, such as screws or clamps, or by means of direct tightening to the handle, tubular element, or any other element extending therefrom.

The present invention may further integrate LED lights which or positioned to shine throughout the tubular element, as well as throughout the handle and any extensions which may be attached thereto. These LED lights can be placed just in the handle of the toy, just in the tubular element, or in both. Additionally, the present invention may incorporate reflective material into the inside of the tubular element or the handle to increase the illumination of the toy.

The handheld illuminating toy may further integrate a power source and at least one activation voltage switching mechanism, which the user may utilize to engage a series of optical illumination features. These lighting features may include multicolored blinking, chasing, and patterned sequences. The toy's power source may be supplied by at least one battery. In one embodiment the invention's batteries can be stored within a battery compartment, which may be built into the handle of the toy and accessible from the bottom of the handle.

The present invention may also incorporate a spherical orb element onto the bottom of the handle, which can be illuminated by at least one LED light. The spherical orb element may also be removably attachable from the handle and serve as an access door to the battery compartment. This present invention may be constructed of at least one of PP, PVC, or any material now known or later developed that is similar in substance or functionality, in part or in whole. The present invention may also include sound.

A handheld toy may comprise of at least one handle, at least one LED light, at least one element attached or removably attached to the handle, at least one voltage switching mechanism, at least one power source, at least one printed shrink paper, and at least one printed shrink paper cover. The at least one element may comprise in whole or in part, at least one of the following: a tubular element, moon shaped element, star, disc shaped element, wand, sword, handgun shaped element, round ball shaped element.

The at least one power source may be supplied by at least one battery. The at least one handle may further comprise at least one battery compartment. The at least one battery may be housed within a battery compartment. The battery compartment may further comprise of terminal coils for the conduction and transfer of voltage throughout a circuit. The battery compartment may further comprise of a battery cover plate. The battery cover plate may further comprise of a metal plate for the conduction and transfer of electrical current to at least one LED light that may be attached to the outside of the battery cover plate. The voltage may pass through, and power, the at least one LED light, which may be part of the circuit and may be wired in parallel or series configuration. The at least one battery compartment may further comprise of an internal battery wall that may prevent the at least one battery from at least partially coming into contact with one another.

The at least one handle may integrate a wire tunnel that may serve as a conduit for the electrical components that transfer voltage to and from the at least one batteries and the at least one LED light. The at least one handle may integrate at least one LED light that may be connected to, and activated on and off by, the at least one voltage switching mechanism which may open and close the electrical circuit that passes through the at least one LED light.

The at least one voltage switching mechanism may have the ability to activate a multitude of lighting options, comprising at least one of the following or a combination of at least two of the following in whole or in part: all lights together on or off, a blinking pattern, at least one color blinking pattern, a chasing pattern, an alternating pattern, or a color changing series option, with each light and color and work in synchronization with at least one other light and color, or individually. The color changing series option may comprise further of at least one of the colors, multicolor, red, green, blue, white, purple, and pink, or any available LED color. The at least one LED light, when activated, may at least partially illuminate the at least one handle or the tubular element, or any other elements, attached to or extending from the handle. The at least one LED light, may be housed within, or secured onto, the at least one handle, the tubular element, or any additional elements which extend therefrom. The at least one element may be a coiled, rolled, folded, or shaped thin plastic sheet or fiber optic material forming a cylindrical, tubular, or multi-sided shape with an inner diameter that fits into or onto, and is secured against, within, or over, the at least one handle.

The at least one element may incorporate reflective material that may be placed within the at least one element. The reflective material may be made from PVC material, piping material, or fiber optics material, such as TPR, TPU, PP, PVC, HDPE, BS, PC, GPPS, ABS or PS. The reflective material placed within the at least one element may increase and radiate the omni-directional illumination provided by the at least one LED light throughout the at least one element.

The at least one voltage switching mechanism may be a centrifugal or mechanical switch. The invention may further comprise a circuit, and said circuit may comprise at least one of the following: a microprocessor; an analog circuit; a digital circuit; or a means for switching at least one voltage to at least one setting. The at least one voltage switching mechanism may open and close an electrical circuit that may cause at least two LED lights to turn on and off. The at least one voltage switching mechanism may open and close an electrical circuit that may cause at least one LED lights to blink, chase one another, alternate colors or cycle through a series of at least two colors either individually or in rhythmic synchronization with at least one other LED light or color. One or all of the at least one LED light together, on or off, may create a blinking pattern, at least one color blinking pattern, a chasing pattern, an alternating pattern, a color changing series option, or a combination of any or all of these patterns, with each light and color, working in synchronization with at least one other light and color, or individually.

The at least one printed shrink paper cover may be removably attached and placed over, on top of, or around at least one edge of the at least one shrink paper to protect the at least one shrink paper from becoming attached, torn, or peeled back or away. The at least one printed shrink paper cover may be incorporated into or onto the at least one handle, the at least one element, or both. The at least one printed shrink paper cover may clamp down, screw onto, tighten or fasten around, or secure to the at least one handle, the at least one element, or both. The at least one removably attached printed shrink wrap paper cover may be comprised of two parts, one male and one female. The one male and one female part may be removable from one another and re-attachable to one another by fitting into one another or being fastened or secured to one another by means of additional hardware, such as screws or clamps, glue, or by means of direct tightening to the handle, tubular element, or any other element extending there from. The at least one handle may further comprise an element that protrudes and extends down from the bottom of the handle. The at least one handle may further comprise a spherical orb element that protrudes and extends down from the bottom of the handle. The spherical orb element may be removably attached to the bottom of the battery cover. The side of the battery cover which may be removably attached to the spherical orb element may include at least one LED light that extends outwardly from the battery cover at a right angle and into the removably attached spherical orb element. The at least one LED light that extends outwardly from the battery cover, when activated by the voltage switching mechanism, may illuminate the spherical orb element that is removably attached to the bottom of the battery cover. The spherical orb element that is removably attached to the bottom of the battery cover may also serve as an access door to the battery compartment.

The at least one element may be shaped as a blade, staff, tube, wand, star, or other multisided, uni-sided, or spherical shape. The tubular element may be constructed of PP, PVC, HDPE, BS, PC, GPPS, ABS or any material now known or later developed that is similar in substance or functionality.

The method for preparing, printing, cutting, adhering, and securing printed shrink paper to handheld toys may comprise of the following steps:

    • a. Load roll of printable shrink paper onto printer;
    • b. Prepare printer for printing including the installing of materials such as ink, blades, paper, and specially developed round cooper to create dye;
    • c. Calibrate or prepare machine for printing or cutting;
    • d. Engage machine to carry out all aspects of printing process including printing, cutting, rolling, and gluing of printable shrink paper;
    • e. Remove printed, rolled, glued, and cut shrink paper from the printer once complete;
    • f. If PVC is used for the element in part or in whole then:
      • i. Bring completed printed shrink paper to assembly line to apply to product;
      • ii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled or glued shrink paper over, around, into, or onto element;
      • iii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled and glued printed shrink paper over, around, or onto preassembled handle;
      • iv. Prepare element section by preparing and placing reflective paper inside blade;
      • v. Once shrink paper is place onto, around, or over both sections, the element and handle sections are heated;
      • vi. The handle and element are assembled together;
      • vii. Each fully assembled product,
      • viii. The printable shrink paper, shrink paper covers are placed onto the both ends of the handle, over the edges of the shrink paper;
      • ix. Then packaged.
    • g. If one of the following, HDPE, ABS, PC, GPPS, BS is used for the element then:
      • i. Bring completed printed shrink paper to assembly line to apply to product;
      • ii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled or glued shrink paper over, around, into, or onto element;
      • iii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled and glued printed shrink paper over, around, or onto preassembled handle;
      • iv. Prepare element section by preparing and placing reflective paper inside blade;
      • v. The handle and element are assembled together;
      • vi. Each fully assembled product is then heated, cooled,
      • vii. the printable shrink paper, shrink paper covers are placed onto the both ends of the handle, over the edges of the shrink paper;
      • viii. Then packaged.

The individual heating of both the handle and the element may further comprise the following additional steps:

    • a. The pre print-wrapped element of the handheld toy must be heated at a temperature per the chart below and rotated throughout the heating process for the duration of time per chart; and
    • b. The pre print-wrapped handle of the handheld toy must be heated at a temperature per the chart below for a duration of time per the chart below.

PVC material for blade: Thickness 0.02 mm Temperature: 100-110° C. Time: 5-15 S PVC material for handle: Thickness 0.04 mm Temperature: 110-130° C. Time: 5-20 S PE material for blade: Thickness 0.02 mm Temperature: 100-120° C. Time: 5-15 S PE material for handle: Thickness 0.04 mm Temperature: 120-180° C. Time: 5-2 S

The assembly of the handle to the blade may also include the insertion of at least one battery.

The heating and duration of the element and handle may further comprise the following additional steps when the element or the handle are made of PVC material between a thickness of 0.02 mm and 0.04 mm:

    • a. The element is heated at a temperature between 100 and 110 degrees Celsius for a duration of time between five and fifteen seconds while rotating; and
    • b. The handle is heated at a temperature between 110 and 130 degrees Celsius for a duration of time between five and twenty seconds.

The heating and duration of the element and handle may further comprise the following additional steps when the element or the handle are made of PE material between a thickness of 0.02 mm and 0.04 mm:

    • a. The element is heated at a temperature between 100 and 120 degrees Celsius for a duration of time between five and fifteen seconds while rotating; and
    • b. The handle is heated at a temperature between 120 and 180 degrees Celsius for a duration of time between five and twenty seconds.

Definitions

“Shrink Paper” is defined as paper made of at least one of PVC and PE that when heated shrinks and is capable of being printed on.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the entire handheld toy 1 fully assembled. This figure illustrates the main sections of the present invention, which include the tubular element 2, the printed shrink wrap covers 3, the voltage switching mechanism 4, the handle 5, and the spherical orb element 6.

FIG. 2 depicts a dissected perspective side view of the invention with two separate embodiments of the tubular element, a screw-in style embodiment 2(a), and the clamp-in embodiment 2(b). In addition, this illustration depicts the features integrated within the handle 5 of the present invention. These integrations include: placements of LED Lights 7, the voltage switching mechanism 4, the wire cover 8, and the main printed circuit board 9.

FIG. 3 depicts a close up perspective dissected side view of: the handle 5, placement of LED Lights 7, the wire cover 8, the main printed circuit board 9, and the clamp-in tubular element 2(b).

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the tubular element. This image depicts a close up partial dissected perspective side view of the handle 5 and screw-in tubular element 2(a). This figure portrays another close up view of the main printing circuit board 9, the wire covers 8, and the placement of LED Lights 7.

FIG. 4A shows a close up perspective side view of the features incorporated into top of the handle 5 and the screw-in style tubular element 2(a). The image more particularly depicts the configuration between the placement of the Led lights 7 and the voltage switching mechanism 4. In addition, the figure illustrates a partial side view of the printed shrink wrap paper cover 3.

FIG. 5 depicts a disjointed partial perspective side view of battery compartment 16, the batteries 13, the metal battery cover clamp 12, the metal battery conductive terminals 11, the battery cover 10, LED Lights 7, and the spherical orb element 6.

FIG. 5A is a close up dissected overhead perspective view of the battery compartment 16, housing the batteries 13, which are separated by the battery wall 14, and in contact with the metal battery conductive terminals 11, as well as the battery metal base plate 15, and bottom LED lights 7. The wire cover 8 is also shown depicted once again in this figure.

FIG. 5B is a disjointed perspective partial side view of the batteries 13, the battery wall 14, the battery metal base plate 15, the rear printed shrink wrap paper cover 3, the LED light 7, and the attachable spherical orb element 6.

FIG. 5C is a dissected, forward perspective partial overhead view of the battery compartment 16 of the handle 5. This image depicts the placement of the battery wall 14 between three batteries 13. Also visible in this figure is the battery metal base plate 15 and the wire covers 8 within the handle.

FIG. 6 is a partial side perspective view of the handheld toy. This figure depicts the full configuration of the handheld toy including the spherical orb element 6, the voltage switch mechanism 4, the tubular element 2, the handle 5, and the printed shrink wrap covers 3 (illustrated detached from the handle).

FIG. 7 depicts the printed shrink wrap paper rolled into a tube 17 before placement onto the handheld toy; the handheld toy with printed shrink wrap paper applied to just the handle 18; and printed shrink wrap paper applied to the handle and the tubular element 19.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is a handheld toy, which utilizes printed shrink wrap paper and possesses illumination features. Note that some of the Figures only depict certain aspects of certain embodiments of the invention.

The handheld toy can be seen configured in FIG. 1, which is a front perspective view of the entire handheld toy 1 fully assembled. FIG. 1 illustrates the main sections of the present invention, which comprise of the tubular element 2, which can also be referred to as a blade, a wand, a staff, or anything similar. FIG. 1 also depicts the printed shrink wrap covers 3, which are shown fastened around the handle of the invention 5 in two separate places. Note that FIG. 1 does not show the invention with the printed shrink wrap covering applied. Also depicted in

FIG. 1 is the voltage switching mechanism 4, the handle 5, and the spherical orb element 6. As depicted, the voltage switching mechanism 4 protrudes outward from an opening built into a printed shrink wrap cover 3. This configuration and design allows for the complete securing and fastening of the edges of the printed shrink wrap, leaving none of the edges of printed shrink wrap paper around the voltage switching mechanism exposed. The spherical orb element (which can be any shape) 6 depicted within this embodiment is configured onto the bottom of the handle for several reasons. The spherical orb element, depicted in further detail in FIG. 5B, is removably attached to the end of the handle 5 and serves as an access door to the invention's battery compartment 16. This unique configuration permits the spherical orb element 6, acting in concert with the printed shrink wrap cover 3, can cover and protect the edges of the printed shrink wrap paper from being detached, torn, or peeled back or away from the bottom of the handle.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention, as depicted in FIG. 2, incorporates several LED Lights 7 throughout the handle, which are directionally positioned to illuminate the handle 5, the tubular element 2(a) or 2(b), and the spherical orb element 6. Additionally, FIG. 2 depicts a dissected perspective side view of the invention with two separate embodiments of the tubular element, a screw-in style embodiment 2(a), and the clamp-in embodiment 2(b). In one embodiment of the invention, the tubular element can be attached to the handle by means of a screw-style design 2(a) (see FIG. 4), or a clamp-style design (b) (see FIG. 3). There is a significant difference between the two tubular embodiments. For example, if one were to choose 2(b) with tubular made of PVC the process for adhering printed shrink wrap paper to the handle and the corresponding steps could in some embodiments be eliminated. Thus, producing an end product with only the tubular element covered with printed shrink wrap paper and not the handle, which would be left without any printed shrink wrap paper. Conversely, if one were to choose 2(a) (or 2(b) with tubular made from other materials not PVC) both the handle 5 and the tubular element 2(a) could be covered with printed shrink wrap paper. FIG. 2 further depicts the features integrated within the handle 5 of the present invention. These integrations include the special placements of LED Lights 7, the voltage switching mechanism 4, the wire cover 8, and the main printed circuit board 9. The wire cover 8 serves as a conduit for the electrical wiring that transfers the voltage through an open circuit, which can be activated by the voltage switching mechanism 4. In addition to turning the lights on and off, in one embodiment the voltage switching mechanism 4 may activate at least one of a series of lighting features, including but not limited to, blinking patterns, chasing patterns, and color changing sequence patterns, all lights together on or off, a blinking pattern, at least one color blinking pattern, a chasing pattern, an alternating pattern, or a color changing series option, with each light and color and work in synchronization with at least one other light and color, or individually.

FIG. 3 depicts a close up perspective dissected side view of: the handle 5, placement of LED Lights 7, the wire cover 8, the main printed circuit board 9, and the clamp-in tubular element 2(b).

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the tubular element. FIG. 4 depicts a close up partial dissected perspective side view of the handle 5 and screw-in tubular element 2(a). This figure portrays another close up view of the main printing circuit board 9, the wire covers 8, and the placement of LED Lights 7.

FIG. 4A shows a close up perspective side view of the features incorporated into top of the handle 5 and the screw-in style tubular element 2(a). The image more particularly depicts the configuration between the placement of the Led lights 7 and the voltage switching mechanism 4. The arrangement, configuration and placement of the LED Lights 7 are shown in relation to the voltage switching mechanism 4, the tubular element 2, and the handle 5.

In addition, the figure illustrates a partial side view of the printed shrink wrap paper cover 3. Only half of one of the printed shrink wrap covers is shown in this image removed from the handle of the invention. When assembled the voltage switching mechanism 4 will protrude through the handle 5 and the printed shrink wrap paper would be directly applied to the handle and the edges of the paper will be secured down firmly against the handle by the printed shrink wrap paper cover, as to make the edges, among other things, inaccessible and unexposed.

FIG. 5 depicts a disjointed partial perspective side view of battery compartment 16, the batteries 13, the metal battery cover clamp 12, the metal battery conductive terminals 11, the battery cover 10, LED Lights 7, and the spherical orb element 6. In this preferred embodiment the invention utilizes batteries to obtain its necessary power source. The terminals and conductors necessary for transfer of voltage and the creation of a circuit are depicted within this illustration. In addition, the figure depicts the placement of the LED light 7 on the outside or bottom of the battery cover 10. This LED light 7 can illuminate the spherical orb element 6, when fully assembled. The spherical orb element 6 is removably attachable from the battery cover 10, and can serve as an additional printed shrink wrap protector by protecting the bottom most edge of the handle 5 of the invention.

FIG. 5A is a close up dissected overhead perspective view which shows another angle of the battery compartment 16 housing the batteries 13, which are separated by the battery wall 14 to not come in contact with one another. The battery wall helps 14 to prevent short circuits and corrosion. This figure further depicts the metal battery conductive terminals 11, as well as the battery metal base plate 15, and bottom LED lights 7.

FIG. 5B is a disjointed perspective partial side view of the batteries 13, the battery wall 14, the battery metal base plate 15, the rear printed shrink wrap paper cover 3, the LED light 7, and the removably attachable spherical orb element 6. FIG. 5C is a dissected, forward perspective partial overhead view of the battery compartment 16 of the handle 5. This image depicts the placement of the battery wall 14 between three batteries 13. Also visible in this figure is the battery metal base plate 15 and the wire covers 8 within the handle. This embodiment carries a unique battery compartment design enabling three batteries, which can allow for providing the appropriate power supply.

FIG. 6 is a partial side perspective view of the handheld toy. This figure depicts the full configuration of one embodiment of the handheld toy including the spherical orb element 6, the voltage switch mechanism 4, the tubular element 2, the handle 5, and the printed shrink wrap covers 3 (illustrated detached from the handle).

FIG. 7 depicts the printed shrink wrap paper rolled into a tube 17 before placement onto the handheld toy. The printed shrink wrap paper is produced from a uniquely designed and calibrated printer and then rolled and glued into tubes slightly larger in diameter than that of the tubular element 2 and the handle 5. The rolled and glued tubes of shrink wrap paper 17 are placed over the handle 5 or the tubular element 2 and may be heated at specific temperatures for a specific duration and may be rotated throughout this process. In one embodiment the tubular element is rotated while being heated at one temperature. The handle may be heated. This process will cause the printed shrink wrap paper to shrink and adhere onto the handle or the tubular element. The handheld toy with printed shrink wrap paper applied to just the handle is shown at 18, and printed shrink wrap paper applied to the handle and the tubular element is shown at 19.

The method for preparing, printing, cutting, adhering, and securing printed shrink paper to handheld toys comprising the following steps:

    • a. Load roll of printable shrink paper onto printer;
    • b. Prepare printer for printing including the installing of materials such as ink, blades, paper, and specially developed round cooper to create dye;
    • c. Calibrate or prepare machine for printing or cutting;
    • d. Engage machine to carry out all aspects of printing process including printing, cutting, rolling, and gluing of printable shrink paper;
    • e. Remove printed, rolled, glued, and cut shrink paper from the printer once complete;
    • f. If PVC is used for the element in part or in whole then:
      • i. Bring completed printed shrink paper to assembly line to apply to product;
      • ii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled or glued shrink paper over, around, into, or onto element;
      • iii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled and glued printed shrink paper over, around, or onto preassembled handle;
      • iv. Prepare element section by preparing and placing reflective paper inside blade;
      • v. Once shrink paper is place onto, around, or over both sections, the element and handle sections are heated;
      • vi. The handle and element are assembled together;
      • vii. Each fully assembled product,
      • viii. The printable shrink paper, shrink paper covers are placed onto the both ends of the handle, over the edges of the shrink paper;
      • ix. Then packaged.
    • g. If one of the following, HDPE, ABS, PC, GPPS, BS is used for the element then:
      • i. Bring completed printed shrink paper to assembly line to apply to product;
      • ii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled or glued shrink paper over, around, into, or onto element;
      • iii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled and glued printed shrink paper over, around, or onto preassembled handle;
      • iv. Prepare element section by preparing and placing reflective paper inside blade;
      • v. The handle and element are assembled together;
      • vi. Each fully assembled product is then heated, cooled,
      • vii. the printable shrink paper, shrink paper covers are placed onto the both ends of the handle, over the edges of the shrink paper;
      • viii. Then packaged.

In the method described above the individual heating of both the handle and the element further comprises of the following additional steps:

    • a. The pre print-wrapped element of the handheld toy must be heated at a temperature per chart below and rotated throughout the heating process for the duration of time per the chart below;
    • b. The pre print-wrapped handle of the handheld toy must be heated at a temperature per the chart below for a duration of time per the chart below.

PVC material for blade: Thickness 0.02 mm Temperature: 100-110° C. Time: 5-15 S PVC material for handle: Thickness 0.04 mm Temperature: 110-130° C. Time: 5-20 S PE material for blade: Thickness 0.02 mm Temperature: 100-120° C. Time: 5-15 S PE material for handle: Thickness 0.04 mm Temperature: 120-180° C. Time: 5-2 S

In the method described above the assembly of the handle to the blade also includes the insertion of at least one battery.

In the method described above the heating and duration of the element and handle further comprise of the additional steps when the element or the handle are made of PVC material between a thickness of 0.02 mm and 0.04 mm:

    • a. The element is heated at a temperature between 100 and 110 degrees Celsius for a duration between five and fifteen seconds while rotating; and
    • b. The handle is heated at a temperature between 110 and 130 degrees Celsius for a duration between five and twenty seconds.

In the method described above the heating and duration of the element and handle further comprise of the additional steps when the element or the handle are made of PE material between a thickness of 0.02 mm and 0.04 mm:

    • a. The element is heated at a temperature between 100 and 120 degrees Celsius for a duration of between five and fifteen seconds while rotating; and
    • b. The handle is heated at a temperature between 120 and 180 degrees Celsius for a duration of between five and twenty seconds.

Method of claim 1 wherein the assembly of the handle to the blade also includes the insertion of at least one battery.

While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof; it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing and other changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A handheld toy comprising of:

a. At least one handle;
b. At least one LED light;
c. At least one element attached or removably attached to the handle;
d. At least one voltage switching mechanism;
e. At least one power source;
f. At least one printed shrink paper; and
g. At least one printed shrink paper cover.

2. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one element comprises in whole or in part, at least one of the following: a tubular element, moon shaped element, star, disc shaped element, wand, sword, handgun shaped element, round ball shaped element.

3. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one power source is supplied by at least one battery.

4. The invention of claim 1 whereby the at least one handle further comprises at least one battery compartment.

5. The invention of claim 3 wherein the at least one battery is housed within a battery compartment.

6. The invention of claim 5 wherein the battery compartment is further comprised of terminal coils for the conduction and transfer of voltage throughout a circuit.

7. The invention of claim 5 wherein the battery compartment is further comprised of a battery cover plate.

8. The invention of claim 7 wherein the battery cover plate is further comprised of a metal plate for the conduction and transfer of electrical current to at least one LED light that is attached to the outside of the battery cover plate.

9. The Invention of claim 6 wherein the voltage passes through, and powers, the at least one LED light, which is part of the circuit and is wired in parallel or series configuration.

10. The invention of claim 3 wherein the at least one battery compartment is further comprised of an internal battery wall that prevents the at least one battery from at least partially coming into contact with one another.

11. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one handle integrates a wire tunnel that serves as a conduit for the electrical components that transfer voltage to and from the at least one battery and the at least one LED light.

12. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one handle integrates at least one LED light that is connected to, and activated on and off by, the at least one voltage switching mechanism which opens and closes the electrical circuit that passes through the at least one LED light.

13. The invention of claim 12 wherein the at least one voltage switching mechanism has the ability to activate a multitude of lighting options, comprising at least one of the following or a combination of at least two of the following in whole or in part: all lights together on or off, a blinking pattern, at least one color blinking pattern, a chasing pattern, an alternating pattern, or a color changing series option, with each light and color and work in synchronization with at least one other light and color, or individually.

14. The invention of claim 13 wherein the color changing series option is comprised further of at least one color, multicolor, red, green, blue, white, purple, and pink, or any available LED color.

15. The invention of claim 2 wherein the at least one LED light, when activated, at least partially illuminates the at least one handle or the tubular element, or any other elements, attached to or extending from the handle.

16. The invention of claim 2 wherein the at least one LED light, is housed within, or secured onto, the at least one handle, the tubular element, or any additional elements which extend therefrom.

17. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one element is a coiled, rolled, folded, or shaped thin plastic sheet or fiber optic material forming a cylindrical, tubular, or multi-sided shape with an inner diameter that fits into or onto, and is secured against, within, or over, the at least one handle.

18. The invention of claim 17 wherein the at least one element incorporates reflective material that is placed within the at least one element.

19. The invention of claim 18 wherein the reflective material is made from PVC material, piping material, or fiber optics material, such as TPR, TPU, PP, PVC, HDPE, BS, PC, GPPS, ABS or PS.

20. The invention of claim 18 wherein the reflective material placed within the at least one element increases and radiates the omni-directional illumination provided by the at least one LED light throughout the at least one element.

21. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one voltage switching mechanism is a centrifugal or mechanical switch.

22. The invention of claim 21 further comprising a circuit, and said circuit comprises at least one of the following:

a. A microprocessor;
b. An analog circuit;
c. A digital circuit; or
d. A means for switching at least one voltage to at least one setting.

23. The invention of claim 21 wherein the at least one voltage switching mechanism opens and closes an electrical circuit that causes at least two LED lights to turn on and off.

24. The invention of claim 21 wherein the at least one voltage switching mechanism opens and closes an electrical circuit that causes at least one LED lights to blink, chase one another, alternate colors or cycle through a series of at least two colors either individually or in rhythmic synchronization with at least one other LED light or color.

25. The invention of claim 24 wherein one or all of the at least one LED light together, on or off, create a blinking pattern, at least one color blinking pattern, a chasing pattern, an alternating pattern, a color changing series option, or a combination of any or all of these patterns, with each light and color, working in synchronization with at least one other light and color, or individually.

26. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one printed shrink paper cover is removably attached and placed over, on top of, or around at least one edge of the at least one printed shrink paper to protect the at least one printed shrink paper from becoming attached, torn, or peeled back or away.

27. The invention of claim 26 wherein the at least one printed shrink paper cover is incorporated into or onto the at least one handle, the at least one element, or both.

28. The invention of claim 27 wherein the at least one printed shrink paper cover clamps down, screws onto, tightens or fastens around, or secures to the at least one handle, the at least one element, or both.

29. The invention of claim 27 wherein the at least one removably attached printed shrink wrap paper cover is comprised of two parts, one male and one female.

30. The invention of claim 28 wherein the one male and one female part are removable from one another and re-attachable to one another by fitting into one another or being fastened or secured to one another by means of additional hardware, such as screws or clamps, glue, or by means of direct tightening to the handle, tubular element, or any other element extending there from.

31. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one handle further comprises an element that protrudes and extends down from the bottom of the at least one handle.

32. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one handle further comprises a spherical orb element that protrudes and extends down from the bottom of the handle.

33. The invention of claim 32 wherein the spherical orb element is removably attached to the bottom of the battery cover.

34. The invention of claim 33 wherein the side of the battery cover which is removably attached to the spherical orb element includes at least one LED light that extends outwardly from the battery cover at a right angle and into the removably attached spherical orb element.

35. The invention of claim 34 wherein the at least one LED light that extends outwardly from the battery cover, when activated by the voltage switching mechanism, illuminates the spherical orb element that is removably attached to the bottom of the battery cover.

36. The invention of claim 33 wherein the spherical orb element that is removably attached to the bottom of the battery cover also serves as an access door to the battery compartment.

37. The invention of claim 1 wherein the at least one element is shaped as a blade, staff, tube, wand, star, or other multisided, uni-sided, or spherical shape.

38. The invention of claim 35 wherein the tubular element is constructed of PP, PVC, HDPE, BS, PC, GPPS, ABS or any material now known or later developed that is similar in substance or functionality.

39. Method for preparing, printing, cutting, adhering, and securing printed shrink paper to handheld toys comprising the following steps:

a. Load roll of printable shrink paper onto printer;
b. Prepare printer for printing including the installing of materials such as ink, blades, paper, and specially developed round cooper to create dye;
c. Calibrate or prepare machine for printing or cutting;
d. Engage machine to carry out all aspects of printing process including printing, cutting, rolling, and gluing of printable shrink paper;
e. Remove printed, rolled, glued, and cut shrink paper from the printer once complete;
f. If PVC is used for the element in part or in whole then: i. Bring completed printed shrink paper to assembly line to apply to product; ii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled or glued shrink paper over, around, into, or onto element; iii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled and glued printed shrink paper over, around, or onto preassembled handle; iv. Prepare element section by preparing and placing reflective paper inside blade; v. Once shrink paper is place onto, around, or over both sections, the element and handle sections are heated; vi. The handle and element are assembled together; vii. Each fully assembled product, viii. The printable shrink paper, shrink paper covers are placed onto the both ends of the handle, over the edges of the shrink paper; ix. Then packaged.
g. If one of the following, HDPE, ABS, PC, GPPS, BS is used for the element then: i. Bring completed printed shrink paper to assembly line to apply to product; ii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled or glued shrink paper over, around, into, or onto element; iii. Place or slip appropriately sized rolled and glued printed shrink paper over, around, or onto preassembled handle; iv. Prepare element section by preparing and placing reflective paper inside blade; v. The handle and element are assembled together; vi. Each fully assembled product is then heated, cooled, vii. the printable shrink paper, shrink paper covers are placed onto the both ends of the handle, over the edges of the shrink paper; viii. Then packaged.

40. Method of claim 39 wherein the individual heating of both the handle and the element further comprises the following additional steps: PVC material for blade: Thickness 0.02 mm Temperature: 100-110° C. Time: 5-15 S PVC material for handle: Thickness 0.04 mm Temperature: 110-130° C. Time: 5-20 S PE material for blade: Thickness 0.02 mm Temperature: 100-120° C. Time: 5-15 S PE material for handle: Thickness 0.04 mm Temperature: 120-180° C. Time: 5-2 S

a. The pre print-wrapped element of the handheld toy must be heated at a temperature per the chart below and rotated throughout the heating process for the duration of time per chart; and
b. The pre print-wrapped handle of the handheld toy must be heated at a temperature per the chart below for a duration of time per the chart below.

41. Method of claim 39 wherein the assembly of the handle to the blade also includes the insertion of at least one battery.

42. Method of claim 39 wherein the heating and duration of the element and handle further comprise the following additional steps when the element or the handle are made of PVC material between a thickness of 0.02 mm and 0.04 mm:

a. The element is heated at a temperature between 100 and 110 degrees Celsius for a duration of time between five and fifteen seconds while rotating; and
b. The handle is heated at a temperature between 110 and 130 degrees Celsius for a duration of time between five and twenty seconds.

43. Method of claim 39 wherein the heating and duration of the element and handle further comprise the following additional steps when the element or the handle are made of PE material between a thickness of 0.02 mm and 0.04 mm:

a. The element is heated at a temperature between 100 and 120 degrees Celsius for a duration of time between five and fifteen seconds while rotating; and
b. The handle is heated at a temperature between 120 and 180 degrees Celsius for a duration of time between five and twenty seconds.
Patent History
Publication number: 20150314213
Type: Application
Filed: May 5, 2014
Publication Date: Nov 5, 2015
Inventor: Yuelei Zhou (Shenzhen City)
Application Number: 14/269,897
Classifications
International Classification: A63H 33/26 (20060101);