Bubble generating toy with chewing action

Abstract

To provide a bubble generating toy with a chewing action (chomping). SOLUTION: A bubble generating toy 200 includes a shaft mounted between a bubble liquid reservoir 20 and a housing 50. The housing is in the shape of a character and includes upper and movable lower jaw pieces 210, 212. A lever is attached to a connecting rod 234 inside the housing. The connecting rod is attached to the lower jaw about a rotation axis 232. When the lever is pulled, the connecting rod moves up and depresses the lower jaw with a movement about the jaw rotation axis 236. A compression spring 226 is attached to the connecting rod, which holds the lower jaw closed when the lever is at rest. A lever switch 241 is mounted inside the housing adjacent to the connecting rod. When the lever is pulled, the connecting rod moves and contacts the lever switch, activating it, which automatically plays a sound from a speaker 244 inside the device.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of bubble generating toys, and more particularly to a chomping type bubble generating toy in which the actuation of a chomping mechanism activates the generation of sound. [Background technology]

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 383272, filed November 11, 2022 (pending), and is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 17 / 335447, filed June 1, 2021 (pending), the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] Bubble generating toys and electronic bubble generating toys are known. However, many known toys leak due to overproduction of bubbles. This reduces the usefulness of these toys and even causes them to malfunction as a result of the excess fluid leaking onto the toy's electrical components. Moreover, this leakage causes the bubble fluid to get on the user's hands, making the toy less user-friendly. This leakage also results in a large amount of bubble fluid being wasted and requires frequent refilling, shortening the toy's lifespan. Moreover, these toys are prone to overheating as they have no fail-safe in case the motor speed becomes too high.

[0004] Furthermore, many known bubble generating toys do not have structure to capture excess bubble liquid and recirculate this liquid within the toy, and if such structure exists, it can easily break down and allow the excess liquid to leak inside.

[0005] Additionally, many known bubble generating toys do not include a chopping mechanism because the mechanism required to accomplish the chopping (chewing) action would interfere with the toy's bubble generation. Or, even if these known toys have both a chopping mechanism and bubble generation, they cannot perform both functions simultaneously. Furthermore, these known toys do not release bubbles so that they can be chewed. Furthermore, the chopping action does not result in the generation of sounds. Furthermore, these known toys do not project light through the chopping mechanism to make the bubbles light up (illuminate) in unique patterns. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The bubble generating toy with chopping mechanism of the present invention comprises a shaft mounted between a bubble liquid reservoir and a housing. The housing is in the shape of a character and includes an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The lower jaw can be moved by pulling a lever mounted within the shaft. The lever is attached to a connecting rod inside the housing, which is fixed to the lower jaw. Pulling the lever moves the connecting rod upward, which pushes the lower jaw down about a fixed, constant axis of rotation. A compression spring is attached to the connecting rod, which holds the lower jaw closed when the lever is at rest. Mounted within the housing adjacent to the connecting rod is a lever switch. When the connecting rod is moved by pulling the lever, the connecting rod contacts the lever switch, thereby actuating the lever. This automatically plays a sound from a speaker inside the device and / or transmits a wireless signal. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a rear view of a first embodiment of a bubble generating toy comprising a bubble generating liquid reservoir connected to a housing by a shaft. [Diagram 2] 2 is a rear perspective view of the housing of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] 2 is an open view of the housing with nozzle of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 2 is an open view of the housing of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1 with the electrical components mounted inside the enclosure. [Diagram 5] 2 is a rear view of an enclosure containing electrical components of the housing of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1; FIG. [Figure 6] 2 is an exposed rear view of the enclosure of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1 with the nozzle, nozzle cover and wiper mechanism. FIG. [Figure 7] 2 is a cutaway view of a nozzle, a nozzle cover and an air duct mounted inside the housing of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 8] 2 is a top perspective view of a nozzle of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 9] 2 is a rear view of the enclosure, nozzle and liquid flow path of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 10] 2 is a rear view of a liquid flow path and a cover of a liquid storage tank of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 11] 2 is a side view of a converter used in combination with the liquid flow path of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a front view of the converter of FIG. 11 with a liquid flow passage having two portions with different diameters. [Figure 13] FIG. 12 is a front view of the converter of FIG. 11 connected to the larger diameter portion of the liquid flow path. [Figure 14] 14 is a front view of the reservoir cover of the bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 1 connected to the converter and the large diameter portion of the liquid flow path shown in FIG. 13. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a front view of a second embodiment of a bubble generating toy comprising a bubble liquid reservoir connected to a housing by a shaft, the shaft comprising a lever that actuates the chopping mechanism of the toy. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a rear view of the bubble generating toy of the second embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 17]FIG. 16 is a side view of the bubble generating toy of the second embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. 16 is another side view of the bubble generating toy of the second embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. 16 is an exploded view of the bubble generating toy of the second embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 20] FIG. 16 is a side cross-sectional view of the bubble generating toy of the second embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 21] 16 is a side cross-sectional view of the upper part of the lever-equipped shaft and the housing of the bubble-generating toy of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 15. [Figure 22] FIG. 16 is another side cross-sectional view of the second embodiment bubble generating toy shown in FIG. 15 with the chopping mechanism activated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] 1-10 show various views of a bubble generating toy 10 of a first embodiment. FIG. 15-22 show various views of a bubble generating toy 200 of a second embodiment, in which the toy has a chopping mechanism. The bubble generating components are the same in the first and second embodiments, and the figures are numbered accordingly. The features and structures that are changed in the second embodiment are described herein and numbered using reference numbers in the 200 series in FIG. 15-22. It should be understood that all elements disclosed for the first embodiment also apply to the second embodiment, even if not specifically shown in FIG. 15-22. FIG. 11-14 show a converter 100 utilized by both the first and second embodiments of the bubble generating toy.

[0009] As shown in Figures 1 and 15-20, the bubble generating toy (10, 200) of the first and second embodiments comprises a bubble liquid reservoir 20 connectable to a housing 50 by a shaft 30. The reservoir 20 contains a liquid, such as a bubble liquid, from which bubbles are created. The bubble liquid is preferably non-toxic and advantageously non-slip when dropped to the ground. The reservoir preferably has a flat bottom so that the toy can be placed on a flat surface and will not tip over. The reservoir is connected to the shaft by any conventional attachment method, for example by screwing or rotating the reservoir onto the shaft. The reservoir is refillable, which is advantageous in that the toy can be used indefinitely.

[0010] As shown in Figures 10, 15-16 and 19-20, the reservoir 20 has a cover 22 connected to the top thereof to prevent liquid from spilling out of the reservoir into the shaft 30. One means by which the cover can be connected to the reservoir is by means of a side member 21 which projects downwardly from the cover and fits around the inside or outside periphery of the reservoir. The cover has an opening 28 for connection to a liquid flow passage 26 through which liquid submerged in the reservoir can be pumped or flushed. The passage is connected to the opening in a conventional manner, with one end of the passage located within the reservoir liquid. The liquid flow passage runs longitudinally from the reservoir, through the shaft 30, through a pump 60 with gearbox 62 mounted in the housing 50, to a nozzle 72 mounted on the top of the housing.

[0011] As shown in Figures 10, 15-16 and 19-20, the opening 28 may be connected to or include a converter 100. As shown in Figures 10-15, the converter has a first end 102 and a second end 104, each end having a tip portion 106, 108. The liquid flow path 26 includes two tubular portions of different diameters connected through the converter. As shown in Figures 12-14, a larger diameter flow path 112 is connected to the tip portion of the first end of the converter. This larger diameter flow path preferably has a larger inner diameter through which the liquid passes. The end of this larger diameter flow path not connected to the converter is connected to the interior of the liquid reservoir 20. The converter can be located anywhere within the length of the liquid flow path, but is preferably connected to or attached to an opening in the reservoir cover. The recirculation flow path 29 may also include a converter therein. The converter is fixed in the opening by form fit or, for example, by adhesive. The second end 104 of the converter also includes a tip 108 which is connected to a small diameter liquid passage 114 which is smaller than the large diameter passage. The diameter of this small diameter passage is reduced by at least 10%, preferably by about 10-70%, and most preferably by about 10-50% compared to the large diameter passage. The end of the small diameter passage not connected to the converter passes longitudinally through the shaft 30 and through a pump 60 with a gearbox 62 mounted in the housing 50. The liquid in the reservoir is pumped through this passage which eventually leads to and connects to an outlet 78 located in the trough 76 of the nozzle 72.

[0012] As shown in Figures 10-15, the converter 100 includes an intermediate body section 110 located between the tips 106, 108 of the converter. The converter is molded as one continuous piece during manufacture. The large and small diameter fluid passages 112, 114 are fitted around the respective tips of the converter with a suction fitting or may be otherwise secured. The intermediate body section aids in this securing. The diameter of the small diameter fluid passage 114 is of a reduced size to reduce the amount of fluid flowing therethrough, which ultimately results in the desired amount of fluid droplets on the trough 76 of the nozzle 72. The converter 100 serves to reduce the amount of fluid and the size of the opening through which the fluid flows. The converter reduces the amount of fluid flowing by at least 10%, preferably about 10-70%, and most preferably about 10-50%.

[0013] As shown in Figures 10 and 14, the cover 22 of the reservoir 20 also includes a recirculation channel connection 25 with a tip portion 24. The tip portion 24 is connected to the cover 22 by a body portion 23. The converter 100 is used in conjunction with or in place of the recirculation channel connection. The tip portion is connected to a liquid recirculation channel 29 with a tubular structure running vertically downward through the shaft 30, allowing excess bubble liquid generated during operation of the toy 10 to be drained back into the reservoir for reuse. The liquid recirculation channel is advantageous in that it recirculates the liquid so that no liquid is wasted. In addition, the liquid recirculation channel collects excess liquid trapped in the trough 76 of the nozzle 72 and returns it safely to the liquid reservoir. This prevents excess liquid from leaking into the internal electronics of the toy. The body portion of the recirculation channel connection includes a ball valve or ball bearing, which prevents liquid from leaking out of the reservoir even if the user turns the toy upside down.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 and 15-20, the shaft 30 is preferably connected to the top of the reservoir 20 by a twist or screw mechanism. The shaft is shaped as a handle for a user to comfortably grasp the toy (10, 100). The shaft is preferably made from a lightweight but durable material, such as plastic, that can withstand a drop without breaking. The shaft is hollow and can be made from one integral piece, but it may also consist of a front cover and a back cover fastened together, for example by screws. The shaft contains the power source for operating the toy, which is a battery 35. The battery is fixed in a battery chamber 36, which is formed in the back side of the shaft, and a casing 38 surrounds the battery. As shown in Figures 4 and 22, the shaft contains wiring 43 that connects the power source to the various electrical components of the toy, most of which are fixed in a housing 50. In the first and second embodiments of the toy, the battery is electrically connected to a push-and-slide switch (40, 240) that the user pushes to activate various functions of the toy. The battery compartment includes a fuse that protects the power source from overheating by disconnecting the power source if the temperature rises above a safety requirement. In both the first and second embodiments, the switch is multi-function, preferably a three-way slide switch, that controls multiple settings for various electrical operations of the toy. For example, in the first embodiment, as shown in Figs. 1-4, the toy includes one or more LEDs 48 mounted within the toy that change color, brightness, and intensity. In one mode of operation, when the user slides the switch upwards, the LEDs illuminate in a sequence of colors, brightness, etc., generating bubbles. When the user slides the switch downwards, the LEDs illuminate continuously and generate bubbles.

[0015] As shown in Figures 4 and 19-22, the toy (10, 200) of the first and second embodiments includes a circuit or control circuit (37, 237) such as a microcontroller unit that controls the various electrical operations of the toy. The microcontroller unit further incorporates a proximity detection device, e.g. RFID, or other type of electronics that senses location, proximity or other wireless operations that provide instructions to turn on lights, emit sounds, and / or generate bubbles. Such devices include instructions and circuits operable to detect location relative to a transmitted beacon. The toy further includes a vibration element. For example, the first and second embodiments of the toy include wireless activation means via an IR receiver 248 and also transmit a signal via an IR transmitter 246 when the toy is within a certain distance of another display, feature, or attraction (see Figures 19-21). For example, the toy may automatically initiate operations when approaching a display, show, attraction, or other location within an amusement park that is transmitting a unique beacon that, when received by the toy, causes the toy to illuminate, play sounds, and / or produce bubbles in a preprogrammed manner. Other possible automated commands include generating colors, playing predefined audio stored in the toy's memory or received by the toy's receiver, playing signals that are streamed or received by an embedded receiver, and other similar functions. Additionally, when a user with the toy approaches a display, show, attraction, or other location that is capable of receiving the unique beacon transmitted by the toy, the display, show, attraction, etc. may begin to illuminate and / or operate in a predefined manner.

[0016] As shown in Figures 1-3 and 19, the housing 50 comprises a front casing 51 and a rear casing 53 which are fixed together, for example by screwing. The housing can be of any shape or size. As shown in Figures 1-4, the housing of the toy 10 of the first embodiment is spherical in the toy 10 of the first embodiment. As shown in Figures 15-22, the housing of the toy 200 of the second embodiment is a unicorn having a face with eyes, ears and a mouth. More specifically, in the second embodiment, the mouth comprises an upper jaw 210 and a lower jaw 212, which moves away from the upper jaw so that pulling the lever 220 opens and closes the unicorn's mouth.

[0017] As shown in Figures 4, 5, 9 and 22, the bubble generating components of the housing are mounted inside an enclosure 52, which is attached to the inside surface of the housing. The enclosure is water resistant or waterproof, which advantageously helps to prevent liquid damage to the electrical components. As shown in Figure 4, the enclosure is secured to various pegs 57 with screws, which prevents the enclosure from moving inside the housing. The enclosure may be one piece, or may include a front cover 54 and a back cover 56 secured together, for example by screws. The enclosure may be shaped to any desired shape, so that when the front and back covers are secured together, the various components within are secured in place.

[0018] The enclosure is configured to include a motor 58 electrically connected to a pump 60 with a gearbox 62 and an air generating toy component 64. The motor can be any type of motor that most effectively produces the amount of energy required to produce the exact number of revolutions required to generate the desired amount of bubbles. Advantageously, the motor's rotational speed is slowed to a certain rpm such that the amount of liquid on the nozzle 72 at the top of the toy is low to prevent overflow of liquid into the toy. The motor also produces the necessary air flow rate to create the desired amount of bubbles. Additionally, because the motor's rotational speed is slow, the toy has the advantage of consuming less current, thereby increasing the battery life of the toy. To further aid in generating the desired size and amount of bubbles, the type of pump 60 used is preferably a peristaltic pump. The pump is coupled to a gearbox 62 that includes a number of gears to control the pump speed to generate the exact number of bubbles per minute. The pump works in conjunction with the gearbox to draw the bubble liquid from the reservoir 20 through the flow passage 26. The flow passage runs from the reservoir through the shaft 30 to the pump and gearbox. The second end 27 of the flow passage is attached to an outlet 78 located in the trough 76 of the nozzle 72. The air mixes with the liquid near the discharge orifice 86 of the nozzle cover 90, which is advantageous for creating the desired amount and size of bubbles. The motor is also electrically connected to the air generating toy component. The air generating toy component can be any toy component that creates an air flow at a velocity required to propel the liquid through the discharge orifice 86 of the nozzle cover 90. The air duct 68 is a hollow tube that is affixed to, part of, or formed by the enclosure 52. The air duct is bent at an angle to help create the correct number of bubbles without overheating the toy.

[0019] As shown in Figures 7 and 19-22, the top of the air duct 68 is connected to or includes a shelf 70 in the form of a bracket (L-shaped arm). As shown in Figures 7 and 21, the bracket shape of the shelf is manufactured to fit snugly against the bottom portion 74 of the nozzle 72 and the bottom portion 92 of the nozzle cover 90. The bottom of the nozzle is secured to the underside of the bottom of the cover, which fit snugly together within the shelf. If additional reinforcement is required, screws can be utilized or a nozzle sealing sheet 69 may be used to seal the two bottoms within the shelf. Extending from the bottom of the nozzle is the top portion 73, which includes a trough 76 that surrounds the outer periphery of the top portion of the nozzle. The trough has an outlet 78 to which the bubble liquid flow path 26 is connected, and an inlet 80 to which the recirculation flow path 29 is connected. As shown in Figure 9, each flow path is connected to the underside of the inlet and outlet. Located inward from the trough are two semicircular openings 82, 84, as shown in FIG. 8. Air from the air duct is forced up through these two semicircular sections. These two open semicircular sections can be of any shape, but a semicircular shape is most advantageous for 360° rotation of the wiper 85, which is centrally located within the nozzle via a central section 83. A wiper shaft 88 is mounted within said central section and points into the housing 50. Upon rotation, the wiper rotates over the two semicircular openings towards the trough to create bubbles. For example, during use, a user switches on the bubble toy (10, 200), activating the toy's internal electronic components, such as the motor 85, the air generating element 64, and the pump 60. Bubble liquid is pumped from the liquid reservoir 20 through a liquid flow path through the shaft 30 to an outlet located within the trough of the nozzle. Liquid then accumulates in the trough and a film forms on the two semicircular sections as the wiper rotates 360° across the trough. Air from the air generating assembly is then forced upwards through the air ducts under the two semicircular sections, the air presses against the membrane forming bubbles which are forced out through the discharge orifices 86 in the nozzle cover.Additionally attached to the outer portion of the nozzle cover is a gasket 94 or sealing member which is pressed against the housing to make the toy waterproof. The gasket advantageously prevents any liquid from entering the toy.

[0020] As shown in Figures 15-20, the bubble generating toy 200 of the second embodiment has a chopping feature. In this case, when the user pulls the lever 220, the lower jaw piece 212 of the unicorn shaped housing 50 moves up and down to mimic the chewing action of a mouth. The upper jaw piece 210 does not move. As shown in Figure 22, the lower jaw piece has a support 233 secured to it within the housing, which is connected to an element within the housing that causes the movement of the lower jaw piece. As shown in Figures 19-22, the lever 220 includes a handle 222 and an arm 224. The arm is mounted within a shaft, and the handle is what the user pulls to activate the chopping mechanism. The handle is mounted within a notch 211 in the shaft, so that the lever has room to move when the user pulls it. When the lever is at rest, the upper and lower jaws are tightly closed, as shown in Figures 15, 17-18 and 20-21. When the user pulls the lever into the notch, the lower jaws open as shown in FIG. 22. This chopping feature is achieved by means of a shaft and a member mounted inside the housing. As shown in FIGS. 20-22, the arm 224 of the lever has a forward end 228 and a rearward end 230. The forward end includes a fixed pivot 232 about which the lever rotates via a wire 231 when the user pulls the handle 222. The rearward end is connected via a screw to a connecting rod 234, which is also attached to the lower jaw support member. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the lower jaw piece is mounted to a support member 233 about a jaw pivot 236, which allows the lower jaw to move up and down. The connecting rod has a hook 238 to which a compression spring 226 is attached, for example, by twisting the top of the spring around the hook 238. The compression spring presses the hook upwards, ensuring that the connecting cap and corresponding jaw are closed when the lever is at rest. When the user pulls on the handle of the lever, the front end of the arm rotates about a fixed pivot point, which pushes the rear end of the arm up, which in turn pushes the connecting rod up and extends the compression spring.This causes the jaw piece to rotate about its axis of rotation, and as the connecting rod pushes up on the support member, the jaw piece moves downwards, opening the mouth (see Figure 22). When the lever is released, the compression spring returns to its original shape, pulling down on the connecting rod and the lever returns to its original rest position.

[0021] Further, as shown in Figures 20-22, the housing 50 advantageously includes a lever switch 241 mounted within the housing at a specific location and distance adjacent to the hook 238 of the connecting rod 234. As shown in Figures 20 and 21, when the lever is at rest, the lever switch is not actuated. As shown in Figure 22, when the lever is pulled, the hook on the connecting rod is pushed up into the lever switch, thereby actuating the lever switch. The lever switch is electrically connected to a main microcontroller unit 237 mounted within the housing. As shown in Figures 19-22, this microcontroller unit is mounted within the upper jaw piece 210. This microcontroller unit controls all the functions of the bubble generating toy 200 including sounds, light effects, IR signal transmission and reception, and stored FC audio. Also mounted within the upper jaw piece is a speaker 244, which is electrically connected to the microcontroller unit and the lever switch. When the lever switch is closed by pulling the lever, pre-stored sound audio, such as a chewing sound, stored in an FX audio player connected to the microcontroller unit is played through the speaker. Another component mounted within the housing and electrically connected to the microcontroller unit is a wireless transmitter 246, such as an infrared transmitter and receiver, and a receiver 248. Thus, one mode of operation of the second embodiment involves playing a sound from the speaker and shooting bubbles from the bubble outlet 86 upon receiving an IR signal. Additionally, there are LEDs 250 and 252, which are advantageously mounted above the speaker and are within the eyes of the housing, facing away from the face, and which flash in a sequence to make it appear as if the unicorn is blinking.

[0022] Furthermore, as shown in Figs. 16 and 19, in addition to the lever 220, the user can also activate the toy 200 by a push button 254 or a slide switch 240. The slide switch and the push button activate different modes of the bubble generating toy. For example, when the user presses the push button, it triggers the activation of a song stored in the audio IC and automatically plays this sound through the speaker 244. When the user slides the slide switch upwards, which may be independent of or operate simultaneously with the function of the push button, the toy generates bubbles, various LEDs located within the toy light up, and the song automatically plays. In this mode, a song plays when the user pulls the lever 220. When the user slides the slide switch downwards, the LEDs automatically light up and rotate in a preprogrammed sequence, and when the lever is pulled, it plays a sound while also sending an IR signal to activate some feature in a nearby toy or facility. Furthermore, when the toy receives an IR signal, bubbles are shot from the toy, LEDs are activated, and a song plays. These various modes should not be construed as limiting, as sound, light, bubble generation, and sending and receiving IR signals for activation can all be programmed and operable together via programming of the microcontroller unit.

[0023] Moreover, advantageously, the second embodiment toy 200 positions the liquid flow path 26 and the recirculation flow path 29 such that the chopping mechanism in the housing 50 does not interfere with the bubble generating function of the toy. As shown in FIG. 22, the liquid flow path is mounted on one side of the lever and the recirculation flow path is mounted on the other side. Therefore, the toy is fully operable while simultaneously generating bubbles and chopping. The unique placement of these liquid flow paths avoids any interference / blockage from the shaft and moving parts inside the housing, which may interfere with bubble generation. Furthermore, the use of the converter 100 in the recirculation flow path 29 ensures that bubble liquid does not leak from the liquid flow path to the electronic components mounted in the housing, resulting in a better toy.

[0024] In another embodiment, the bubble generating feature of the toy within the housing can be rotated horizontally to cause bubbles to be emitted from the unicorn's mouth, so that the user can make the motion of biting the bubble as it is emitted from the mouth.

[0025] As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, foreseeable alternatives to the embodiments disclosed herein are also covered by the present disclosure, and the above disclosure is not intended to limit the embodiments or to exclude such other embodiments, applications, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements. [Explanation of symbols]

[0026] 10, 200: Bubble generating toy 20: bubble liquid tank, 22: cover, 23: body part, 24: tip part 26: liquid flow path, 28: opening, 29: recirculation flow path 30: shaft, 35: battery, 36: battery chamber 37, 237: microcontroller unit, 38: casing 40, 240: Slide switch, 43: Wiring, 48: LED 50: housing, 51: front casing, 52: enclosure, 53: rear casing 54: Front cover, 56: Rear cover, 58: Motor 60: pump, 62: gearbox, 64: air generating parts, 68: air duct 72: nozzle, 76: trough, 78: outlet 85: wiper, 86: discharge orifice 90: Nozzle cover, 94: Gasket 100: converter, 106, 108: chip portion at the end of the converter 112, 114: large and small diameter liquid flow paths 210: upper jaw piece, 211: notch, 212: lower jaw piece 220: lever, 222: handle, 224: arm, 226: compression spring 231: wire, 234: connecting rod, 238: hook 240: Slide switch, 241: Lever switch 244: speaker, 246: IR transmitter, 248: IR receiver 250, 252: LED, 254: push button

Claims

1. Bubble-producing toys with chewing action, including: a shaft having a first and second end; a bubble generating liquid reservoir mountable to the first end of the shaft; a housing attached to a second end of the shaft, the housing including an upper jaw piece and a lower jaw piece; a lever mounted within said shaft; a connecting rod mounted within the housing between the lever and the jaw piece; a bubble generating engine mounted within said housing; and A bubble-generating liquid flow path including a tubular structure, the flow path extending from the bubble-generating liquid reservoir to a bubble emission nozzle attached to the bubble engine.

2. 10. The chewable bubble generating toy of claim 1, further comprising a transmitter and a receiver mounted within said housing.

3. 10. The chewing action bubble generating toy of claim 1, further comprising a speaker mounted within said housing.

4. The bubble generating toy with chewing action of claim 1 , wherein the connecting bar comprises a hook.

5. The chewing action bubble generating toy of claim 4 further comprising a compression spring attached to said hook.

6. 2. The bubble generating toy with chewing action of claim 1, wherein pulling the lever separates the lower jaw from the upper jaw.

7. 2. The chewable bubble-generating toy of claim 1, further comprising a recirculation flow path including a tubular structure, wherein the recirculation flow path extends from said bubble-emitting nozzle to said bubble-generating liquid reservoir.

8. The chewing action bubble generating toy of claim 1 further comprising an LED mounted within the housing.

9. Bubble-producing toys with chewing action, including: a shaft having a first and second end; a bubble generating liquid reservoir mountable to the first end of the shaft; a housing attached to a second end of the shaft, the housing including an upper jaw piece and a movable lower jaw piece; - a speaker mounted within the housing; a lever mounted within said shaft; a connecting rod with a hook mounted within the housing between the lever and the jaw piece; - a lever switch mounted adjacent to said hook; a bubble generating engine mounted within said housing; and A bubble-generating liquid flow path including a tubular structure, the flow path extending from the bubble-generating liquid reservoir to a bubble emission nozzle attached to the bubble engine.

10. 10. The chewing bubble generating toy of claim 9, wherein the lever switch is mounted adjacent to the hook in a position where the switch contacts the hook when the lever is pulled.

11. 11. The chewing bubble generating toy of claim 10, wherein a sound is automatically played from a speaker when the hook contacts the lever switch.

12. 10. The chewing action bubble generating toy of claim 9, further comprising a compression spring attached to said hook.

13. 10. The chewing action bubble generating toy of claim 9, further comprising an LED mounted within the housing.

14. 10. The bubble-generating toy with chewing action according to claim 9, further comprising a recirculation flow path including a tubular structure, wherein the recirculation flow path extends from the bubble outlet nozzle to the bubble-generating liquid reservoir.

15. Bubble-producing toys with chewing action, including: a shaft having a first and second end; a bubble generating liquid reservoir mountable to the first end of the shaft; a housing attached to a second end of the shaft, the housing including an upper jaw piece and a movable lower jaw piece; - a speaker mounted within the housing; - a transmitter mounted within said housing; a lever mounted within said shaft; a connecting rod with a hook mounted within the housing between the lever and the jaw piece; - a lever switch mounted adjacent to said hook; a bubble generating engine mounted within said housing; and A bubble-generating liquid flow path including a tubular structure, the flow path extending from the bubble-generating liquid reservoir to a bubble emission nozzle attached to the bubble engine.

16. 16. The chewing bubble generating toy of claim 15, wherein the lever switch is mounted adjacent to the hook in a position where the switch contacts the hook when the lever is pulled.

17. 17. The chewing bubble generating toy of claim 16, wherein a sound is automatically played from a speaker when the hook contacts the lever switch.

18. 18. The bubble generating toy with chewing action according to claim 17, further comprising a transmitter which automatically transmits a signal when said hook comes into contact with said lever switch.

19. 16. The chewing action bubble generating toy of claim 15, further comprising an LED mounted within the housing.

20. 16. The chewing action bubble generating toy of claim 15, further comprising a compression spring attached to said hook.

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