Reusable toy bladder device including water play

Abstract

Recreational equipment in the general form of a reusable water bladder that bursts under the influence of a toy, commonly known as a water balloon or the like. The user can choose between a reusable burst water bladder to be thrown at a target and equipment similar to a "blaster" for shooting a directed water stream. A plurality of different shapes of flexible members, each flexible member comprising a first wall with a first wall outer surface and a first wall inner surface, and a second wall with a second wall outer surface and a second wall inner surface for interconnection. This toy can be used as a package for additional items within the bladder. The combination of the unique design and the softness of the material commonly chosen to make the bladder means that most of the kinetic energy in the throw is dissipated as the water breaks.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to the invention disclosed in U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 039,499, filed June 16, 2020, pursuant to Section 119(e) or 120 of Title 35 of the United States Code. Technical Field

[0003] This invention relates to toys, and more particularly to mechanical toy devices comprising a water-filled play toy structure, the water-filled play toy structure relating to a reusable toy capsule, sac toy, etc., which is believed to operate based on a two-part water-filled balloon feature that bursts or explodes in a balloon bursting effect. Background Technology

[0004] There are many known toys and toy play kits that incorporate parts for water toys, which can be categorized as single-use water balloons, reusable splash toys, and reusable water spray toys. Currently, the water balloon market is divided between single-use water balloons and reusable splash toys. The problem is that children throwing single-use plastic water balloons creates a lot of chaos, and worse, other reusable water balloons are completely disappointing; they don't pop like balloons and don't serve as a real alternative to scattered, bursting balloons.

[0005] Known inventions include single-use water balloons or reusable splash toys that can carry sufficient water to wet a designated target when thrown. However, single-use water balloons, such as those used in Malone's U.S. Patent No. 9,315,282, "System and Method for Filling Containers with Fluids," generate significant amounts of waste when they impact and rupture upon impact. This is a real problem in today's busy and environmentally conscious world. Several attempts have been made to produce reusable toy bladders designed to have a bursting splash that saturates the target upon being thrown. Some of these inventions rupture upon impact, while others release water through some kind of valve upon impact.

[0006] Chinese utility model CN201543247U for a game device by Myers et al., dated August 11, 2010, includes an upper and lower part that can be closed to form a hollow sphere. The upper and lower parts are hemispherical. The upper and lower parts are provided with hemispherical cavities for containing water during use. To increase the strength of the game device, reinforcing ribs are provided on the outer surfaces of the upper and lower parts respectively. Korean utility model KR20000018398U for a ball toy by Lee et al., dated March 18, 1999, discloses dividing a sphere into many segments using perforated grooves formed on a sphere having many segments. The many segments are perpendicularly connected to the perforated grooves uniformly formed on the elastic sphere, wherein support members formed inside the segments are in contact with the outer surface.

[0007] Similarly, Kraft's U.S. Patent No. 4,212,460, "Hollow Water-Filled Game Toy," relates to a reusable bladder that ruptures upon impact, but requires different parts made of hard plastic to make the device mechanically functional. The Kraft bladder has small, overlapping joints that restrict the design to the hard plastic. This affects the safe use of the toy and could cause injury upon impact with a person. Pance's U.S. Patent No. 5,975,983, "Reusable Water-Containing Toy," also relates to a reusable bladder, but employs a mechanical valve that operates by removing energy from the impact with the target to open the valve. Therefore, the aforementioned prior art limits the size of the splash and thus reduces its appeal, proving disappointing in use. The following patents are cited: Stillinger's U.S. Patent No. 5,848,946, issued December 15, 1998, entitled "Filled, deformable bladder amusement device with infinitely changeable pliability and tactility characteristics"; Li's U.S. Patent No. 6,527,616, issued March 4, 2003, entitled "Filled, deformable bladder amusement device withinfinitely changeable pliability and tactility characteristics"; Liao's U.S. Patent No. 6,533,637, issued March 18, 2003, entitled "Impact expanding projectile device and its associated method of manufacture"; and Wong et al.'s "Temperature sensitive color changing water" published July 1, 2003. U.S. Patent No. 6,585,555 to “Water-release toy”; U.S. Patent No. 7,481,727 to Chia, “Water-release toy” published on January 27, 2009; and U.S. Patent Application No. 20110003655A1 to Chernick et al.The “Segmented High-Bounce Toy Water Ball” announced on January 6, 2011, revealed a water ball concept with similar existing technology.

[0008] Clearly, known toys do not include water toy devices and methods with reusable water bladders, or bladder toys that can be considered as water-filled balls with a two-part suction feature, simple to operate, with a unique water-filled play toy bladder structure that is easy for anyone to fill and throw, and exciting for the user. Furthermore, known single-use water balloons produce litter, and known reusable splash water toy bladders designed to have a bursting effect are often disappointing in use. It is desirable to provide a reusable toy water bladder to solve the problems of bursting, reusable water balloons. However, this novel reusable toy water bladder bursts apart to produce an effect equivalent to a bursting balloon. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The embodiments of the invention disclosed herein facilitate the assembly of a sealed hollow bladder from two complementary interlocking sealing components. The interlocking seals of these two components are identical. When the bladder is filled with water, these components can be repeatedly connected using their interlocking structure to create a seal. Several embodiments of the invention are disclosed as including a reusable toy bladder device having a pair of flexible components having a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall having respective outer and inner wall surfaces. In the described embodiments, each of the two bladder walls is integrally formed together with the outer surfaces of the first and second walls, the first outer wall having a hemispherical curved surface and the second outer wall having a quarter-sphere curved surface, wherein the second wall, integrally formed with the first wall into a three-quarter-sphere curved surface, defines a fluid-retaining interior, and the flexible component is formed with a fluid seal or flange. The connecting flange allows apposition with a portion of the inner surface of the first wall.

[0010] Embodiments of the invention take the general form of a water toy pouch, which has the intended form of a bursting water balloon, etc. Another embodiment of the invention is in the form of a directional, manually powered water jet, to compete with spray gun toys. Further embodiments may include the supply of multiple parts in pairs or more for assembly. Supplying multiple parts (where any one part will be compatible with any other part) improves the game, thus providing an experience similar to that of a structure with multiple water balloons.

[0011] In summary, several disclosed embodiments of the present invention provide a plurality of flexible members of different shapes, each flexible member including a first wall having a first outer wall surface and a first inner wall surface, and a second wall having a second outer wall surface and a second inner wall surface. The second wall is structurally integrally arranged with the first wall, and a portion of the outer surface of each second wall includes a fluid seal, which may be configured as a connecting flange formed together for juxtaposition with the inner surface of the first wall to form a fluid seal between the plurality of flexible members of different shapes, thereby defining a fluid-retaining interior in which fluid is received between the first and second walls. The fluid-retaining interior between the first and second outer walls of the plurality of flexible members is juxtaposed in use to allow a partial vacuum sufficient to allow a lower relative internal pressure within the fluid-retaining interior to generate a suction force within the fluid-retaining interior that moves fluid into the plurality of flexible members. The fluid seal having multiple flexible members (which may be configured as a connecting flange formed with a portion of each second outer wall surface) is juxtaposed with a portion of each first inner wall surface of the plurality of flexible members. The reusable toy bladder can be structurally maintained by the mechanical integrity of the flexible components, and the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid, which generates surface tension within the fluid holding interior of the multiple flexible components by pushing against the walls, helps to structurally maintain the reusable toy bladder. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To aid in understanding the objectives of the invention, the accompanying drawings and description illustrate the embodiments described therein, from which the invention, its structure, construction and operation, and many associated advantages can be readily understood and appreciated.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a first perspective view of the complementary sealing capsule component to be assembled according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a second perspective view of the complementary sealing bladder component with hidden lines to be assembled according to the present invention.

[0015] Figures 3 to 8 This is a view of a pair of complementary sealing capsule flexible members of two identical interlocking sealing components according to the present invention.

[0016] Figures 9 to 12 This is a view of a pair of identical interlocking sealing components to be assembled with a complementary sealing bladder flexible component according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 13 This is a side perspective view of the assembled bladder being submerged in water to fill the bladder with water.

[0018] Figure 14It is a top-down perspective view of an assembled bladder being submerged in water flowing from a tap to fill the bladder.

[0019] Figure 15 This is a side perspective view of an assembled bladder being thrown at a target, ruptured, and burst according to the invention.

[0020] Figure 16 This is a top perspective view of an assembled bladder being squeezed to produce a directional water jet according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 17 An additional design option is shown, featuring external pits on the surface of the external complementary capsule, which is a ridge-textured surface pattern.

[0022] Figure 18 This is an external view of a capsule surface having a surface pattern with pits on the outer complementary capsule surface according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 19 It is a cross-section of an outer sealing surface and an inner sealing surface having surface patterns on an outer complementary capsule surface according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 20 , Figure 21 and Figure 22 An alternative design of a ring-shaped capsule component according to the invention is shown, which is an assembled ring-shaped capsule in the form of a donut or the like.

[0025] Figure 23 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 An alternative design shape of the sac component with a circular and slightly elongated profile, according to the present invention, is shown, which is an assembled sac in the shape of an oval elongated sphere, etc.

[0026] Figure 26 , Figure 27 and Figure 28 Another design shape of the bladder or spherical column according to the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 29 , Figure 30 , Figure 31 and Figure 32 An alternative design shape of the elongated sac or spherical cylinder according to the invention is shown, which combines two identical end sacs placed on a central inner cylinder, which are assembled spherical cylinders, sacs, etc.

[0028] Figure 33 and Figure 34 A diving net bag according to a described embodiment and an assembled bladder to be submerged in water to fill each bladder are shown.

[0029] Figure 35 A cross-section of a fluid-filled bucket for filling an assembled bladder to be submerged, according to a described embodiment, is shown.

[0030] Figure 36 A fluid-filled bucket and a diving net bag containing an empty, assembled bladder being lowered into the bucket, according to the described embodiment, are shown.

[0031] Figure 37 A diving net bag with assembled bladders is shown in a fluid-filled bucket according to the described embodiment, and a diving net bag showing bladders under compression pressure that displaces air from the assembled bladders being submerged in water to fill each bladder. Detailed Implementation

[0032] As described herein, this refers to reusable water-filled toys such as toy water bladders and bladder toys that are believed to operate based on the characteristics of a two-part water-filled balloon and burst upon impact with a target to produce an effect similar to a balloon bursting. The combination of the unique design and the softness of the materials typically chosen for making the bladder means that most of the kinetic energy is dissipated in the water burst upon throwing.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a side perspective view of a single capsule component of a pair of complementary flexible components 10 in a three-quarter spherical shape, wherein the flexible component has a first wall 12 having a first wall outer surface and a first wall inner surface. A second wall 14 has a second wall outer surface or a main connecting flange, wherein the second wall 14 is integrally formed with the first wall 12 to define a fluid-retaining interior for receiving fluid between the inner sealing capsule surfaces of the first wall 12 and the second wall 14. Each of the first and second walls includes its outer surface and inner surface. The complementary sealing capsule flexible components of the two identical interlocking sealing components 10 according to the invention are as follows: Figures 3 to 8 When brought together, the connecting flange of the second wall 14 helps to form a main fluid seal between the pair of flexible components. Here, a portion of the outer surface of each second wall of the pair of flexible components is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of each first wall.

[0034] The main sealing edge 16 and the inner secondary sealing edge 18 may additionally be provided with complementary thicknesses to maintain the seal, and may include sharp right-angle structures or other component shapes to accommodate complementary components. Figure 2This is a side perspective view of the bladder assembly with dashed lines, to be assembled, wherein optional support ribs 20, optional supports 24, and additional optional internal support ribs 22 further seal to the bladder surface. These ribs reduce the amount of material in the walls of the bladder assembly.

[0035] Figures 3 to 8 The complementary seal of a pair of flexible components of two identical interlocking sealing components 10 is shown, wherein, Figure 3 This is a front view of the bladder component 10 that defines the fluid holding interior for receiving fluid in the bladder 10. Figure 4 This is a rear view of bladder 10. Figure 5 This is a left-side view of the complementary component of capsule 10. Figure 5 and Figure 6 These are the corresponding right-side and left-side front views of the complementary flexible component 10. Figure 7 and Figure 8 These are the top and bottom views of the bladder component 10. Figure 9 This is a side perspective view of the capsule component to be assembled based on the complementary capsule component 10a. Figure 10 This is a side perspective view of the bladder component 10b to be assembled according to an embodiment of the complementary bladder component. The described embodiment provides a bladder 10 made of two identical components, wherein the shape of the bladder is topologically equivalent to the surface of a sphere. Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the water-filled play toy bladder component 10 provides easy assembly. Although the described embodiment is in the form of a spherical bladder, any two complementary sealing bladders 10a and 10b that are mirror images of each other can be held and aligned, and pushed together to produce Figure 12 A complete sealing bladder. As discussed, the two sealing surfaces or connecting flanges 14, edges 16 and 18 of the two components together form a sealed bladder.

[0036] Figure 13This is a side perspective view of an assembled bladder being submerged in water to fill the bladder with water. The assembled bladder is being compressed with pressure "p" to remove air. An additional bladder is indicated by arrow "a" to show how the bladder is assembled. A liquid, such as water 28, is shown inside a bucket 30, container, or waterproof fabric container 30. The user's hand 48 and the bladder assembly 10 are shown in a cross-section of a mesh bag 44, where air bubbles 46 are expelled. A soft rubber sealing mechanism holds the two quarter-spheres together, acting as a vacuum, where air is partially replaced by internal water. Identical components are interconnected, having seals / connections that allow them to interlock, so that the spheres remain as a single unit when empty. When submerged, squeezing opens the interlocking seals with gaps, where the retraction of the shape draws water in. After 3-4 squeezes underwater, they are filled, air is removed, and the bladders are sealed / connected, keeping water inside. The water is trapped inside the assembled capsule before it is lifted out of the water. Figure 14 This is a side perspective view of an assembled bladder being submerged in water flowing from a tap to be filled with water. Here, the water held within the bladder passes between the inner surface and edge 16, which are complementary to the adjacent surface, and through two holes 26 to avoid entrapment. The bladder can be held underwater by pressing and squeezing the completed bladder to expel air; when the pressure is released, water is drawn through a ruptured seal, thereby displacing air / drawing in water by suction force, and as the water slides out under hydrostatic pressure, the shape retracts to a spherical shape, keeping the water pressed against the surface of an object or wall that generates surface tension. Even when not full, the bladder seal holds the complementary parts of the bladder together as intended.

[0037] Users can choose Figure 15 Throw the bag at the target or Figure 16 The bladder is squeezed and water is sprayed onto a target. The bladder or sprayer can be thrown or squeezed to spray a drop of water as a water toy bladder, and can be reused by using a hollow bladder assembled from many complementary interlocking sealing parts. When the bladder is filled with water, their interlocking structure connects the parts, creating a seal. After use and breakage, the parts can be collected and reassembled to reform the bladder. When thrown, Figure 15 The filled bladder will burst and spray water like a water-filled balloon. Figure 16In this design, when using the water toy bladder 10 as a water gun, a hole needs to be placed in the palm of the hand to prevent it from opening, and a second hole is aimed at the target. When squeezed, water is ejected from the bladder assembly 10 through the unblocked hole 26, producing an effect similar to a spray gun. They remain stable in flight, and once the bladder hits a relatively fixed surface, the seal or connection separates, causing the bladder to break apart into its parts, resulting in the water bursting. When the structured bladder of the water-filled toy collides with the target, the surface tension of the water it contains bursts with the energy of the balloon bursting.

[0038] As disclosed, the described embodiment provides a plurality of flexible components of different shapes, each of which includes a first wall having a first outer wall surface and a first inner wall surface, and a second wall having a second outer wall surface and a second inner wall surface. The second wall is arranged integrally with the first wall, and a portion of the outer surface of each second wall includes a fluid seal that may be configured as a connecting flange formed together for juxtaposition with a portion of the inner surface of the first wall, thereby forming a fluid seal between the plurality of flexible components of different shapes, thus defining a fluid-retaining interior, wherein fluid is received between the first wall and the second wall.

[0039] A fluid-holding interior between the first and second outer surfaces of multiple flexible components is juxtaposed in use to allow a partial vacuum sufficient to generate a suction force within the fluid-holding interior, causing the fluid to move within the multiple flexible components, due to the relatively low internal pressure. A fluid seal with multiple flexible components, which may be configured as a connecting flange formed with a portion of each of the second outer surfaces, is juxtaposed with a portion of each of the first inner surfaces of the multiple flexible components. A reusable toy bladder containing fluid within the fluid-holding interior is structurally held by the mechanical integrity of the flexible components, aided by the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid pushing against the walls to generate surface tension within the fluid-holding interior of the multiple flexible components. The seal is sufficient to create a partial vacuum holding the bladder together. The bladder 10 can be thrown or propelled, for example, from a toy gun, and ruptures only upon impact, releasing the contained water. The soft construction means that a large amount of kinetic energy from the throw is released in a splash manner, comparable to throwing a full water balloon, advantageously without the waste created by the water balloon that needs to be collected, recycled, or disposed of.

[0040] Filling is achieved by a suction force generated by a pressure difference relative to a lower internal pressure, drawing water into the sphere via a partial vacuum. This partial vacuum is sufficient to allow the lower relative internal pressure inside the sphere to generate a suction force that moves water into the bladder. (Filling is achieved by a pressure difference relative to the lower internal pressure used for the suction force to move water into the bladder) to be sufficient to keep the bladder fluid. The partial vacuum involves a partial vacuum sufficient to allow the lower relative internal pressure inside the sphere to generate a suction force that moves water into the bladder. (Filling is achieved by a pressure difference relative to the lower internal pressure used for the suction force to move water into the bladder.) Then, after the bladder is filled, the pressure that alone maintains (holds the fluid) appears to be the hydrostatic pressure of the ejected water, i.e., the surface tension generated by pushing against the wall. Suction is a force exerted by a partial vacuum on a solid, liquid, or gas. The removal of air from the space results in this pressure difference. Therefore, the suction pressure is limited by the external air pressure. The pressure difference of the surrounding environment (water) pressure is relatively greater than the lower internal pressure after the air has been removed, causing the water in the higher-pressure environment to exert a force relative to the lower internal pressure of the bladder. When the bladder is submerged and compressed, air is expelled and water enters as the water attempts to fill the voids, not necessarily due to a vacuum. Once the walls begin to recover, it is believed that the filling can be accelerated due to the expansion of the walls and the suction (drawing) of water.

[0041] The toy pouch can be filled with water in several ways, including:

[0042] (1) To fill the toy bladder with water, interlocking sealing components are first connected to create the bladder. The bladder can then be compressed underwater to remove any trapped air. This deforms the bladder and breaks the seal, allowing water to enter. The bladder then returns to its original sealed shape by releasing the compression.

[0043] (2) The bladder can also be filled by deforming the bladder and holding it under a running tap, for example, Figure 14 ;as well as

[0044] (3) In addition, Figure 13 In this case, the bladder can also be filled by assembling components underwater. The first and second outer surfaces of the flexible bladder components are juxtaposed to provide a partial vacuum, which is sufficient to allow the fluid to remain inside at a lower relative internal pressure, generating a suction force that moves the fluid into the fluid-retaining interior within the cavity formed by the flexible components.

[0045] Figure 17 An additional design option with external recesses on the outer complementary bladder surface 12 is shown. The inner sealing bladder surface 14. Recesses on the outer bladder surface 32a. Recesses on the complementary outer bladder surface 32b. Overall, this design option features a ridged textured surface pattern. Figure 18 and Figure 19It is the exterior and cross-section of the outer sealing surface and the inner sealing surface having surface patterns, the surface patterns having pits on the outer bladder surface 32a and the complementary outer bladder surface 32b.

[0046] Turn Figures 20 to 25 In some embodiments, alternative design shapes can be achieved, such as an oval-shaped elongated sac with a circular and slightly elongated profile. The embodiments are not limited to sacs whose shape is topologically equivalent to a sphere, and the number, size, or shape of the components can vary. The shape of the sac can be topologically equivalent to a sphere or a ring. Therefore, the appearance can vary in shape, translucency, color, or surface texture, while the components will still fit together to form a seal. For example, a ring shape is possible. The sac shape and external design can be in the form of a donut, bagel, or hamburger to allow for "food battles." Figure 20 An alternative annular bladder component design in the form of a donut or similar object is shown. This includes an outer complementary bladder surface 12 and an inner sealing bladder surface 14 with an outer segment 34a having a ring. Figure 21 An alternative design shape for the annular bladder component ring is shown. The inner sealing bladder surface 14 and the inner segment 34b of the ring, wherein... Figure 22 Another design shape of the annular bladder component ring is shown. External complementary bladder surface 12. Internal sealing bladder surface 14. Outer segment 34a and inner segment 34b of the ring. The ring body made of two identical components may have four (4) holes, each of which can be blocked, compressed, and stepped on to spray water through these holes. Furthermore, each different embodiment of the described spherical bladder can spray water in a directional manner when stepped on.

[0047] Figure 23 An alternative design shape for a capsule with a circular and slightly elongated profile, resembling an oval sphere, is shown. The outer complementary capsule surface 12 has an inner sealing capsule surface 14 and an oval outer segment 36a. In the described embodiment, these components can vary in size and shape and are not limited to spherical or oval, cubic or cylindrical shapes. Appearance can vary in shape, color, or surface texture; however, any two components will still match any other component of a seal with the same shape. Figure 24 An alternative design shape for a sac with a circular and slightly elongated profile is shown. The outer complementary sac surface 12 has an inner sealing sac surface 14 and an oval outer segment 36b. Figure 25 An alternative design shape of a sac with a circular and slightly elongated oval spherical shape is shown, with the outer complementary sac surface 12 having oval complementary outer segments 36a and 36b.

[0048] Figure 26An alternative design shape is shown for the complementary outer bladder surface 12 of the bladder or spherical column and the inner sealing bladder surface 14 having an oval outer segment 38a. Figure 27 Alternatively, it may have a sac-like or cylindrical design. The inner sealing sac surface 14 is formed by the oval outer segment 38b. Figure 28 The design shapes include a sac or cylinder, an external complementary sac surface, and oval external segments 38a and 38b. In this embodiment of the invention, these components can be identical or different. Identical components allow for rapid assembly and re-throwing. Different components generate excitement in different ways by first finding parts that work together.

[0049] Further embodiments may additionally include a "surprise toy" within the bladder, which adds the functional use of packaging for additional surprise toys, wherein small toys such as toy cars, balls, jacks games, or other small objects can be sold / packaged together within the two bladder halves when sold together, additionally enabling the water bladder toy to be used for packaging.

[0050] Turning Figure 29 Alternatively, the design shape provides an elongated bladder or spherical cylinder. This design features two identical end bladders positioned on a central inner cylinder. This design has more than two components and increases the excitement of the game; furthermore, this design can extend the filling time and can be restricted under the water-filling option. External complementary bladder surface 12. Internal sealing bladder surface 14. Central cylinder with two internal sealing surfaces 40c. Figure 30 It is an alternative design shape for the sealed edge of an elongated sac or spherical cylinder. This design has two identical end sacs placed on a central inner cylinder. Figures 29 to 31 The end capsule 40b, together with the outer complementary capsule surface 12 and the inner sealing capsule surface 14, provides an additional design shape for an elongated capsule or spherical cylinder. This design features two identical end capsules placed on a central inner cylinder. Figure 32 The design includes an end capsule 40a with an external complementary capsule surface 12 and an internal sealing capsule surface 14, and an intermediate cylinder 40c with two internal sealing surfaces, having an additional design shape of an elongated capsule or spherical cylinder. This design features two identical end capsules assembled on the intermediate inner cylinder. External complementary capsule surface 12. Internal sealing capsule surface 14. End capsule 40a. End capsule 40b. Intermediate cylinder 40c with two internal sealing surfaces.

[0051] Figure 33 and Figure 34 The diagram shows an assembled bladder, according to the described embodiment, to be submerged in water to fill each bladder. The mesh bag 42 is submerged in water 28 in a container (such as a bucket 30, etc.) for the bladder 10. Figure 36A diving net bag with an assembled bladder and a fluid-filled bucket is shown, the diving net bag containing an empty bladder being lowered into water 28. Figure 37 A diving net bag with assembled bladders is shown in a fluid-filled bucket, and the bladders are shown under compression pressure, which expels air from the assembled bladders being submerged in water to fill each bladder 10. Typically, during the game, the disassembled parts are placed together, and the player finds and assembles the parts to fill the bladders with water. This is one way to increase the excitement of the game. The parts are assembled in the net bag or similar, or they are placed first and then assembled. Figure 33 Place the bag in the center. Then immerse the mesh bag 42 in water, for example, in a bucket. Then, compress it by hand each time. Figure 34 The sac and repeated pressing Figure 33 Apply pressure P to the bag. Now the bag can be removed from the bucket, and the bladder will remain assembled and filled with water. Figure 35 A cross-section of a fluid-filled bucket for filling an assembled bladder to be submerged, according to a described embodiment, is shown. Figure 36 A diving net or mesh bag 42 with an assembled bladder 10 is shown, and a bucket filled with fluid is shown, the diving net bag containing the empty assembled bladder. Figure 37 A diving mesh bag with assembled bladders is shown in a fluid-filled barrel section. According to the described embodiment, the diving mesh bag shows bladders assembled under compression pressure in order to fill each bladder.

[0052] The water-filled play toy structure can be configured in various forms and sizes, such as a 50 mm bladder size for a bladder toy arrangement and a larger 65 mm tennis ball size for a full-balloon bursting experience and enjoyment of water balloons and bladder toys. Various types of rubber and methods exist for manufacturing this reusable water toy bladder 10, both vulcanized and non-vulcanized. Advantageously identified materials are considered to include plastics and soft rubbery materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic rubber or elastomer (TPR or TPE) resins, or other composite materials formed from any material, blend, mixture, or combination, such that the soft projectile has a Shore hardness value A of about 20 to about 55, about 25 to about 50, about 30 to about 45, or about 35 to about 40. Examples of tested spheres include sphere thicknesses of 2, 3, and 4 mm; other suitable values ​​may include thicknesses of about 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 mm. The test sample batches considered in the different material / thickness / hardness test data for PVC, TPR, and TPE (with the material's "softness") include, for example: PVC / 50 degrees – 1, 2, 3, 4 mm spherical thickness; TPR / 50 degrees – 1, 2, 3, 4 mm spherical thickness; TPE / 40 degrees – 1, 2, 3, 4 mm spherical thickness. Materials generally have material hardnesses of 30, 40, 50. For example, TPR / TPE 30, 40, 50, and PVC 30, 40, 50 with wall thicknesses of 1.25 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.75 mm, and 2.0 mm have also been found to be effective. Examples identify several different options that are considered potential PVC, TPR, or TPE materials. TPE: For example, bio-TPE introductions from manufacturer Terinsto™ and resin samples from distributor Plastech HK™. PVC: For example, the green PVC from manufacturer Grandtec™ uses commercially available green PVC with a Shore hardness of A40.

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[0055] The bladder's composition details, including a specific range of usable materials, the expected range of possible wall thicknesses, and any alternative configurations, are designed to minimize material usage and ensure sufficient rupture upon impact. Prototypes for the materials are available in 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm wall thicknesses, with PVC and TPE being the preferred options. The 2mm wall thickness has proven to be the best performing and requires less material, resulting in lower weight and contributing to optimal performance. This can be achieved from soft plastic materials molded with 2mm thick "bio-TPE" with Shore A35 and 40 hardness, which eliminates safety concerns regarding inappropriate Shore hardness.

[0056] Several different reusable toy pouch devices have been disclosed, comprising a pair of flexible components, each having: a first wall having a first wall edge, a first wall outer surface in a hemispherical curved shape, and a first wall inner surface; a second wall having a second wall edge, a second wall outer surface in a quarter-sphere curved shape, and a second wall inner surface, the second wall being integrally formed with the first wall into a three-quarter sphere curved surface defining a fluid-retaining interior and defining an opening between the first wall edge and the second wall edge; and a fluid seal formed on the pair of flexible components, wherein a portion of each second wall outer surface of the pair of flexible components is juxtaposed with a portion of each first wall inner surface. Further, in the reusable toy pouch device, a portion of each second wall outer surface includes a connecting flange for juxtaposition with a portion of the first wall inner surface. In the reusable toy pouch device, the first wall edge includes a primary sealing edge, and the second wall edge includes a secondary sealing edge.

[0057] The reusable toy pouch device may further include at least one rib on the inner surface of the first wall, wherein a secondary sealing edge engages with at least one rib when a portion of the outer surface of each of the second walls of the pair of flexible members is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of each of the first walls of the pair of flexible members. The reusable toy pouch device includes a plurality of ribs located on the inner surface of the first wall. The reusable toy pouch device also has one or more ribs on the inner surface of the second wall.

[0058] A reusable toy pouch method is also disclosed, comprising: providing a pair of flexible components, each having a first wall and a second wall; the first wall having a first outer surface and a first inner surface, and the second wall having a second outer surface and a second inner surface; integrally arranging the second wall with the first wall; defining a fluid-retaining interior; receiving fluid between the first and second walls; and forming a fluid seal with the pair of flexible components, wherein a portion of the outer surface of each second wall of the pair of flexible components is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of each first wall. The reusable toy pouch method further comprises, in receiving fluid into the fluid-retaining interior located between the juxtaposed outer surfaces of the first and second walls, providing a partial vacuum sufficient to generate a suction force at a lower relative internal pressure within the fluid-retaining interior, the suction force moving fluid into the fluid-retaining interior within the pair of flexible components. The reusable toy pouch method may provide a first wall edge at the first wall of each flexible component and a second wall edge at the second wall of each flexible component, defining an opening for entry into each flexible component between the first wall edge and the second wall edge. The reusable toy pouch method provides a primary sealing edge along the edge of the first wall, wherein a portion of the outer surface of each second wall is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of the first wall, wherein the edge of the second wall provides a secondary sealing edge, and utilizes the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid pushing against the wall to generate surface tension at the fluid holding interior within the pair of flexible components, thereby retaining the fluid within the fluid holding interior.

[0059] As can be seen from the foregoing, a unique mechanical toy device has been provided, which operates as an entertainment device in the general form of a reusable bursting water toy bladder, in a way that is simple yet unique and exciting for the user. While specific embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications can be made without departing from the broader aspects of the invention. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modifications that fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention. The content set forth in the foregoing description and drawings is provided by way of illustration only and not as a limitation. The actual scope of the invention is intended to be limited as described in the appended claims when viewed from their proper angles based on prior art.

Claims

1. A reusable toy pouch device, comprising: A pair of flexible components, each flexible component comprising: A first wall, the first wall having an outer surface and an inner surface; A second wall, having a second outer surface and a second inner surface, is integrally formed with the first wall, thereby defining a fluid-retaining interior for receiving fluid between the first wall and the second wall; and A fluid seal is formed using the pair of flexible members, wherein a portion of the outer surface of the second wall of one of the flexible members is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of the first wall of the other flexible member. The outer surface of the first wall includes a curved surface in the shape of a hemisphere, and the outer surface of the second wall includes a curved surface in the shape of a quarter sphere. The second wall and the first wall are integrally formed into a curved surface in the shape of a three-quarter sphere.

2. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 1, wherein, A portion of the outer surface of the second wall of either of the pair of flexible components includes a connecting flange for juxtaposing with a portion of the inner surface of the first wall of the other of the pair of flexible components.

3. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 1, wherein, The first wall of each flexible component further includes a first wall edge, and the second wall of each flexible component further includes a second wall edge, thereby defining an opening to each flexible component between the first wall edge and the second wall edge.

4. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 3, wherein, The first wall edge includes a primary sealing edge, and the second wall edge includes a secondary sealing edge.

5. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 4, further comprising at least one rib located on the inner surface of the first wall, wherein, When a portion of the outer surface of each second wall of the pair of flexible components is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of each first wall, the secondary sealing edge engages the at least one rib.

6. The reusable toy pouch device of claim 3, further comprising a main sealing edge along the edge of the first wall on the hemispherical surface of the first wall, wherein, Each portion of the outer surface of the second wall includes a connecting flange for juxtaposition with the portion of the inner surface of the first wall, wherein the edge of the second wall includes a secondary sealing edge.

7. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 4, further comprising a plurality of ribs on the inner surface of the first wall.

8. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 4, further comprising one or more ribs on the inner surface of the second wall.

9. The reusable toy pouch device of claim 1, further comprising one or more additional flexible members having a curved inner surface and a curved outer surface, the curved outer surface of the curved inner surface forming, together with the pair of flexible members, another fluid seal, wherein, A portion of the outer surface of the second wall is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of the curved wall of the one or more additional flexible components.

10. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 1, wherein, The first wall has a first wall edge; The second wall has a second wall edge, and the second wall, together with the fluid, defines an opening between the first wall edge and the second wall edge.

11. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 10, wherein, Each portion of the outer surface of the second wall includes a connecting flange for juxtaposition with the portion of the inner surface of the first wall.

12. The reusable toy pouch device according to claim 10, wherein, The first wall edge includes a primary sealing edge, and the second wall edge includes a secondary sealing edge.

13. The reusable toy pouch device of claim 12, further comprising at least one rib located on the inner surface of the first wall, wherein, When a portion of the outer surface of each second wall of the pair of flexible components is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of each first wall, the secondary sealing edge engages the at least one rib.

14. The reusable toy pouch device of claim 12, further comprising a plurality of ribs on the inner surface of the first wall.

15. The reusable toy pouch device of claim 12, further comprising one or more ribs on the inner surface of the second wall.

16. A method for a reusable toy pouch, comprising: A pair of flexible components are provided, each flexible component having a first wall and a second wall, the first wall having a first wall outer surface and a first wall inner surface, and the second wall having a second wall outer surface and a second wall inner surface; The second wall is integrally formed with the first wall; The fluid retention interior is defined by juxtaposing a portion of the outer surface of the second wall of one of the pair of flexible components with a portion of the inner surface of the first wall of the other of the pair of flexible components. Receives fluid between the first wall and the second wall; as well as A fluid seal is formed using the pair of flexible components. The outer surface of the first wall includes a curved surface in the shape of a hemisphere, and the outer surface of the second wall includes a curved surface in the shape of a quarter sphere. The second wall and the first wall are integrally formed into a curved surface in the shape of a three-quarter sphere.

17. The reusable toy pouch method according to claim 16, wherein, The step of receiving fluid between the first wall and the second wall further includes providing a partial vacuum, said partial vacuum being sufficient to cause a lower relative internal pressure within the fluid holding interior to generate a suction force within the fluid holding interior that moves the fluid into the pair of flexible members.

18. The reusable toy pouch method according to claim 16, comprising the following steps: A first wall edge is provided at the first wall of each flexible component; A second wall edge is provided at the second wall of each flexible component, thereby defining an opening to each flexible component between the first wall edge and the second wall edge.

19. The reusable toy pouch method according to claim 17, comprising the following steps: A primary sealing edge is provided along the edge of the first wall, wherein a portion of the outer surface of each second wall is juxtaposed with a portion of the inner surface of the first wall, wherein the edge of the second wall provides a secondary sealing edge; and the fluid is held in the fluid holding interior by the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid, which generates surface tension at the fluid holding interior within the pair of flexible members by pushing against the wall.

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