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Novelty device and method for producing sound upon the breaking of a bubbleRelated Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Toys, Having Means For Forming Transitory BubbleNovelty device and method for producing sound upon the breaking of a bubble description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060223409, Novelty device and method for producing sound upon the breaking of a bubble. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/667,652, filed Apr. 4, 2006, entitled Novelty Device And Method For Producing Sound Upon The Breaking Of A Bubble. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] In general, the present invention relates to amusement devices that are used to generate and pop bubbles. More particularly, the present invention relates to bubble blowing devices and objects that are used to pop bubbles as they float upon the air. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] Bubble blowing devices have been popular with children for many generations. In that time, bubble blowing devices have been created in countless designs and styles. As such, the prior art is replete with many different types of bubble blowing devices. [0006] Most bubbles generated by children are soap film bubbles. With a soap film bubble, the surface tension of the soap film creates the skin of the bubble. As soon as the soap film dries or is punctured, the bubble pops. Accordingly, soap film bubbles have a typical life expectancy of less than ten seconds. [0007] Bubble blowing devices typically have the same functioning elements. A reservoir is provided for holding soap film. An annular structure is provided to dip into the soap film. A stream of air is then blown through the annular structure, thereby creating bubbles from the soap film. [0008] Typically, after a bubble is formed, the bubble is left to float freely in the wind. Soap film bubbles quickly pop and are lost. With soap film bubbles, children are amused by creating the bubbles and by trying to catch the bubbles in the short period of time before they naturally pop. [0009] The present invention is a device that makes playing with soap film bubbles more fun. The present invention contains the bubble making equipment needed by a child to create bubbles. The device also contains an electronic circuit. When a bubble is brought into contact with probes, the electronic circuit generates an amusing electronic sound at the precise moment the bubble is popped. It therefore seems that the popping of the bubble directly created the amusing sound. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] For a better understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following description of exemplary embodiments thereof, considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [0011] FIG. 1 is a front view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0012] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 1; and [0013] FIG. 3 is a schematic of the electronic components contained within the present invention. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0014] The present invention is a system and method of activating an electronic device upon the popping of soap film bubble. A handheld novelty assembly is provided that houses the electronic device. A plurality of conductive elements are provided that are exposed on the exterior of the novelty assembly. The electronic device within the novelty assembly is activated when an electrical connection is completed between any of the plurality of conductive elements. [0015] Soap film bubbles are created. The soap film bubbles are popped by bringing at least some of said plurality of conductive elements in contact with the soap film bubbles. The soap film bubbles creates an electrical connection between the conductive elements at the bubble contact and pop against the conductive elements. [0016] Once a soap film bubble creates an electrical connection, the electronic device is activated fro a predetermined period of time. The electronic device can be a sound generator, light, motor of the like. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] The present invention is a device that holds bubble blowing supplies and is used to pop bubbles after they are formed. The shape of the present invention device is a matter of design choice and it should be understood that the housing of the device can be shaped in any manner, provided the housing supports the functioning elements that are described below in the exemplary embodiment. [0018] Referring to FIG. 1, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention device 10 is shown. The device 10 contains a housing 12. At the top of the housing 12 are two probes 14, 16 that are used to pop free floating bubbles 20. The probes 14, 16 are part of an internal electronic circuit that will later be explained. [0019] An on/off switch 22 is disposed on the exterior of the housing 12. When the on/off switch 22 is manually depressed by a person holding the housing 12, the internal electronic circuit is activated. The internal electronic circuit creates an audible sound each time the two probes 14, 16 simultaneously touch a bubble 20. Since the probes 14, 16 have a tendency to pop bubbles they touch, the internal electronic circuit creates an audible sound seemingly at the moment the bubble 20 pops. It therefore provides the appearance that the popping of the bubble 20 directly created the audible sound. Continue reading about Novelty device and method for producing sound upon the breaking of a bubble... Full patent description for Novelty device and method for producing sound upon the breaking of a bubble Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Novelty device and method for producing sound upon the breaking of a bubble patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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