TW201447218A - Water toy with bellows - Google Patents

Abstract

A squirting toy is comprised of a cylindrical housing and a bellows that compresses in response to an outside force in order to expel water therefrom. The ends of the squirting toy may provide buoyancy sufficient for the toy to float in water.

Description

Water toy with telescopic bladder

The present invention is a water spray device used in a game. More specifically, it is a soft floating tubular toy having a bellows chamber for use by a player in or near water in a swimming pool or swimming area.

A wide variety of types of water spray guns are known in the art. Many water spray guns and water spray toys have been manufactured for many years and are used by people who swim in swimming pools or stand close to swimming pools, which are used to take water from swimming pools for water spray. Moreover, many of the water spray guns of the prior art are constructed in a manner that captures air and thus inadvertently causes the guns to partially float in the water. The degree of buoyancy is relative to the amount of water that has entered the gun and the durability of this buoyancy is relative to the amount of air leaking from the outer casing.

There is also a so-called floating toy "swim float" in the prior art, which is made of a flexible cell floating closed cell polymer foam. These toys are used to provide buoyancy to the user while swimming. Because these toys often float in the pool when not in use, their softness is eliminated and may pose a safety threat.

The present invention includes a water spray toy comprising a compressible bellows having a closed end and an open end. A spray end is attached to the open end of the bellows and includes a longitudinal tube extending from the open end of the bellows to the outlet bore. The tube provides fluid communication between the bellows and the external environment. Compression of the bellows causes air and/or fluid to be expelled through the outlet aperture, and the extension of the bellows causes air and/or fluid to be drawn through the tube. In an embodiment, the water spray toy includes a handle attached to the bellows at an end opposite the open end of the bellows. The handle includes a grip portion that facilitates movement of the grip away from and toward the spray end to cause the bellows to expand and contract, respectively. At least a portion of the handle is covered by a foam housing that provides buoyancy and imparts a secure soft outer surface.

Another exemplary embodiment includes a compressible bellows having a closed end and an open end. The water spray end is attached to the open end of the bellows, and includes an inlet pore, an outlet pore, a first tube and a second tube. The first tube extends axially from about the open end of the bellows to the outlet aperture, the first tube providing fluid communication between the bellows and the external environment. The second tube extends axially from about the open end of the bellows to the inlet aperture, the second tube providing fluid communication between the bellows chamber and the external environment. The water spray end includes a fastening element attached to the bellows chamber to form a substantially airtight seal and secure the first tube and the second tube. A valve is connected to the fastening element. The compression of the bellows causes the valve position to be in a substantially closed position to prevent Air and/or fluid is expelled through the second tube and also causes air and/or fluid to be expelled through the first tube. The extension of the bellows can cause the valve position to be in a substantially open position to allow air and/or fluid to be drawn through at least one of the first tube and the second tube.

A housing unit encloses the first tube, the second tube, the fastening element, and the valve. The outer casing unit can be made of a foam housing that provides buoyancy and imparts a secure soft outer surface.

In an embodiment, the water spray toy includes a handle attached to the bellows at an end opposite the open end. The handle includes a grip portion that facilitates movement of the grip away from and toward the spray end to cause the bellows to expand and contract, respectively. At least a portion of the handle is covered by a foam housing that provides buoyancy and imparts a secure soft outer surface.

50‧‧‧ water flow

100‧‧‧Water toys

102‧‧‧ first end

103‧‧‧Cover or shell

104‧‧‧ telescopic bladder

106‧‧‧second end

108‧‧‧Shell

110‧‧‧ pipes

112‧‧‧Connector

115‧‧‧Thread

120‧‧‧Export

300‧‧‧Water toys

302‧‧‧ first end

304‧‧‧ telescopic bladder

306‧‧‧ second end

314‧‧‧Connector

320‧‧‧ openings

408‧‧‧shell

500‧‧‧Water toys

502‧‧‧ first end

504‧‧‧ telescopic bladder

505‧‧‧ knob

506‧‧‧ second end

508‧‧‧Shell components

510‧‧‧Cap

512‧‧‧Tubular core

512a‧‧‧ parts

512b‧‧‧ parts

513‧‧‧Internal flange

520‧‧‧ bellows chamber

530‧‧‧stops

532‧‧‧ activities hinge

535‧‧‧ recess

536‧‧‧stops

540‧‧‧ short column

555‧‧‧ fastening elements

555a‧‧ ‧ partition

555b‧‧‧ Cover

556‧‧‧Threaded components

560‧‧‧ valve

562‧‧‧ entrance pores

563‧‧‧Installation pillar

564a‧‧‧容容

564b‧‧‧容容

565‧‧ Export

567‧‧‧Central pores

569‧‧‧ recess

570‧‧‧Inlet pipe

571‧‧‧ recess

575‧‧‧Export tube

580‧‧‧Export pores

582‧‧‧ entrance pores

585‧‧‧Shell

590‧‧‧Cap

592‧‧‧Tubular connectors

594‧‧‧Flange

596‧‧‧Flange

598‧‧‧ recess

600‧‧‧Water toys

604‧‧‧ telescopic bladder

1000‧‧‧Water toys

End of 1002‧‧

1004‧‧‧ telescopic bladder

1006‧‧‧second end

1100‧‧‧Water toys

1106‧‧‧ second end

The features and advantages of the present invention can be more fully understood by referring to the following description of the invention. 1 is a perspective view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a cross-sectional side view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3A through 3B are side views of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

4 is a cross-sectional side view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional side view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is an exploded cross-sectional side view of a section of the water spray toy of Figure 7.

Figure 9A is a right side end view of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9B is a transverse cross-sectional side view of the water spray toy viewed in the direction of the arrow through line B-B of Figure 7 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

10A through B are enlarged and reduced cross-sectional side views of a valve of a water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a side elevational view of the water discharge of the water spray toy in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a view of a water spray toy having an end in a pool of water in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and some of the drawings may be shown in an exaggerated or overall form for clarity and conciseness.

1 is a side elevational view of a toy 100 in a stationary state or position, in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. The toy 100 can include a first end 102 that is attached to the bellows 104, which is then attached to the second end 106. Although FIG. 1 illustrates the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106 having substantially the same diameter, the diameters of the three sections may differ from each other. In this regard, the diameters of the first and second ends 102, 106 can be different and the diameter of the bellows 104 can be larger, smaller, or the same diameter as either end. Similarly, although the respective lengths of the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106 are approximately equal to each other as illustrated in FIG. 1, each length is independent of each other. Thus, the lengths of the ends 102, 106 can be the same or different, and the length of the bellows 104 can be longer, or shorter or equal to either end portion. As will be further explained below, in some embodiments of the invention, the first end 102 can be omitted.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first end 102 can be a single piece and/or a unitary piece made of one or more materials that can be soft and can provide buoyancy for the toy 100. In some exemplary embodiments, one or more foam-like materials such as, for example, closed cell polyethylene foam ethylene acetate closed cell foams and the like, may be used at the first end 102 or as A cladding or shell 103 forming the outer surface of the first end 102 provides flexibility and flexibility. Materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), and high density polyethylene (HDPE) may also be used to provide sufficient "softness" to form a safe water spray toy. That is, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the toy 100 has at least a first end 102 that does not cause a person to be injured by colliding the toy at a standard speed.

Referring to FIG. 1, the first end 102 can be passed through any suitable means such as, for example, tape, adhesive, epoxy, welding, screwing, etc. Attached or attached to the bellows 104 without puncturing the bellows 104. Likewise, the second end 106 can also be attached to the bellows using any suitable means.

In some exemplary embodiments, the first end 102 and/or the second end 106 may be removably attached to the bellows 104.

2 depicts a cross-sectional view of the toy 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. As shown, the second end 106 of the toy 100 can include a housing 108 that encloses the tube 110. For example, the second end 106 can at least partially define a cylindrical shape that surrounds the tube 110. The housing 108 can be made of any of the foam-like materials described herein, and can further provide softness and buoyancy to the toy 100. Tube 110 can be formed from any suitable plastic to convey or contain a fluid, such as water, flowing therethrough.

In an exemplary embodiment, the second end 106 can include and/or be attached to the threaded connector 112 for connection to the bellows 104. For example, the connector 112 can be attached to the end of the housing 108 and the end of the tube 110. Referring to FIG. 2, the connector 112 can be embedded and/or enclosed by the housing 108. Connector 112 can be attached and/or attached by any suitable means, such as tape, glue, epoxy, reverse friction, welding, screwing members, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the connector 112 can be attached to the open end of the bellows 104 and the tube 110 such that air and/or liquid can only enter and/or exit the bellows 104 via the tube 110. The tube can extend from the open end of the bellows to the opening 120. For example, the connector 112 can include a thread 115 for attaching and screwing around a corresponding threaded open end of the bellows 104. In connection with this, the connector 112 and The second end 106 can be removed from the toy 100 by rotating the bellows 104 in the opposite direction relative to the connector 112.

In other exemplary embodiments, the connector can be attached to the bellows 104 and tube 110 using any type of adhesive, sealant of the sealing procedure. For example, the connector can be heat sealed to the bellows 104 and tube 110 to provide a substantially sealed passage from the bellows 104 to the tube 110.

In various figures herein, the cross-sections of the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106 are shown as cylindrical. This is not meant to be a limitation, but the toy 100 can also include components having a variety of different cross-sectional shapes. In an exemplary embodiment, the toy 100 can be shaped at least at the first end 102 and the second end 106 to resemble a "swim float", which is well known in the context of water recreation. In an exemplary embodiment, the toy 100 can always have a uniform shape. For example, the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106 can each have the same cross-sectional shape and size. In some exemplary embodiments, toy 100 may have an appearance that is at least partially similar to a "swim float." The simulated swimming float can be of any cross-sectional shape, such as a circle, a polygon, an ellipse, an oval, or some combination of shapes that generally include a rounded side polygon. In some exemplary embodiments, one or more of the components of the toy 100, such as the first end 102, the bellows 104, and the second end 106, may have different shapes, cross-sections, and/or sizes.

In an exemplary embodiment, the bellows 104 can be a reversibly compressible and/or retractable container or chamber that can contain fluid and/or air. example For example, as shown in the various figures, the bellows 104 has an accordion shape. The accordion shape allows the bellows 104 to be folded. 3A and 3B show side views of the water toy 100 in a normal and compressed state, respectively.

In operation, when the outlet 120 is sunk below the surface of the water, the water toy 100 is compressed as illustrated in Figure 3A. The water toy 100 then allows or causes stretching to the orientation depicted in Figure 3B. During stretching to the configuration as depicted in Figure 3A, water is moved through the outlet 120 through suction 120 into the bellows section by suction. Thereafter, the water can be discharged through the outlet 10 by the strong contraction of the water toy 100. In particular, the contraction of the bellows 104 reduces the volume of the bellows 104 such that water is forced through the tube 110 and exits the outlet 120. The force of the water flow generally depends on the force applied to contract the bellows 104, with a greater contraction force causing the water to be ejected at a faster rate.

In an exemplary embodiment, at least the first end 102 and/or the second end 106 may provide buoyancy when the toy 100 is in a water body, such as a pool. For example, even when the toy 100 is full of water, the first end 102 and the second end 106 can provide buoyancy such that the toy 100 does not sink.

In other exemplary embodiments, the toy 100 can house a bellows 104, a connector 112, and a tube 110 that form an integral component. In this embodiment, the housing 108 is attached to the tube 110.

In some embodiments, the toy 100 can include a plurality of tubes in communication with an external environment (not shown). In this regard, when the toy 100 contains water and is compressed, the water flows away from the plurality of tubes. For example, the toy 100 can have a bellows assembly having two open ends and a tube attached to each end The water is allowed to flow out from both ends of the toy 100.

Figure 4 shows a water toy 300. The water toy 300 can be similar to the water toy 100 except that it does not have an extended second end or tube. Instead, the bellows 304 is in direct communication with the outlet 300. Similar to the water toy 100, the water toy 300 has a first end 302, a bellows 304, and a shorter second end 306. However, the second end 306 has only the connector 314 and the opening 320 at the end of the connector 314 for entering and/or exiting water. The connector 314 can generally form a hermetic seal with respect to the bellows. The connector 314 is covered by the housing 300. Housing 408 can be made of the same material as housing 108.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a water toy 500 of the present invention. The water toy 500 has a first end 502, a bellows 504, and a second end 506.

Although each of the water toy systems described has two ends that are connected to the bellows, this is not necessary. FIG. 6 shows a water toy 600 having a bellows 604 coupled to an end 606, in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. The end 606 can be constructed in accordance with various embodiments described herein.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional side view of a water toy 500. As shown in FIG. 7, first end 502 includes a plurality of components, such as housing 508, cap 510, and tubular core 512. As shown, the tubular core 512 is formed from two elements 512a and 512b. The bellows chamber 520 is coupled to the first end 502 via a tubular core 512. The tubular core 512 can be constructed as one or more elements 512a, 512b that can be fused to the bellows chamber 520, for example, by any suitable member, such as being fused to the bellows chamber 520. The sac chamber 520, the snap fastener is secured to the bellows chamber, screwed to at least a portion of the bellows, the reverse friction member and other mechanical methods, and the like, and attached to the closed end of the bellows chamber 520.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the elements 512a and 512b are engaged, the first end of the tubular core 512 is formed with an internal flange 513. The closed end of the bellows 504 is formed with a knob 505. When the tubular core 512 is combined, the inner flange 513 captures the knob 505 on the end of the bellows 504, thereby securing the bellows 504 to the first end 502. The first end 502 can include a housing 508. In an exemplary embodiment, the housing 508 may be constructed from one or more foam materials such as, for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density. Polyethylene (HDPE) and similar materials, etc. The housing 508 can generally conform to the tubular core 512 or extend beyond the tubular core 512 or cover a portion of the tubular core 512. The housing 508 can be attached to the tubular core 512 by any suitable means described herein.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first end 502 includes a cap 510 that is secured to the end of the outer casing member 508. As shown in FIG. 7, the cap 510 is mounted around the end of the tubular core 512. The cap 510 is attached to the tubular core 512 by adhesive, heat, friction or by any other suitable means that facilitates holding the elements 512a and 512b together to form the tubular core 512. The cap 510 can be formed from any suitable material, including one or more plastics, and can be constructed by an injection molding process. The outwardly facing side of the cap 510 can include a decorative design thereon such as, for example, a logo, text, graphical representation, and the like.

In other exemplary embodiments, first end 502 may only include housing 508 with or without cap 510. For example, the housing 508 can be one or more members, can be a solid cylinder that is attached to the bellows chamber 504. The first end 502 can at least partially mimic a "swim float". For example, the simulated swimming float can be of any cross-sectional shape, such as a circle, a polygon, an ellipse, an oval, or some combination of shapes that generally include a rounded side polygon.

As shown in FIG. 7, the bellows chamber 504 is coupled to the second end 506 via a fastening element 555. 8 is an exploded cross-sectional view of fastening element 555 including a baffle 555a, a cover 555b, and a valve 560. The cover 555b has a central aperture 567. The cover 555b is joined to the pockets 564a, 564b via the mounting posts 563a, 563b, respectively, and joined to the partition 555a. As shown, the fastening element 555 can include a threaded member 556 for attachment to the bellows chamber 520. Alternatively, the fastening element 555 can be mounted separately between the bellows chamber 504 and the second end 506. In this case, the partition 555a of the fastening element 555 acts as a fluid tight barrier between the bellows chamber 504 and the second end 506.

The partition 555a includes an outlet 565 and one or more inlets 562. Outlet 565 and inlet 562 are connected to tubes 575 and 570, respectively. When coupled to the bellows chamber 504, the diaphragm 555a generally provides a fluid tight seal such that air and/or fluid can only enter or exit the bellows chamber 504 through the inlet 565, the outlet 562, and the tubes 570, 575. Referring to Figure 7, the fastening element 555 can hold or "fasten" the tubes 570, 575 in place. The tubes 575, 570 can be inserted into the recess 569, respectively, 571 is attached to the partition. The tube can be held therein by friction, adhesive or by any other suitable means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the second end 506 of the water toy 500 includes a fastening element 555, a cap 590, and a tubular connector 592 that extends between the fastening element 555 and the end cap 590. The tubular connector 592 can have any desired length. Optionally, the tubular connector 592 can be covered by a housing 585 made of any of the materials described for the housing 508. The side facing and end caps 590 of each partition 555 have extended flanges 594, 596 on the partition 555 and the cap 590, respectively. The flanges 594, 596 are located in the tubular connector 592 and can be secured by friction, adhesive, or the like.

The outlet tube extends from a recess 569 in the partition 555a to a corresponding recess 598 in the cap 590. The length of the outlet tube 575 is approximately equal to the length of the tubular connector 592. Similarly, the inlet tube 570 of the end of the recess 571 mounted in the partition 555a extends from the facing surface of the partition 555a to a corresponding recess 535 formed in the interface of the cap 590.

The cap 590 also includes an outlet aperture 580 that communicates with the inlet tube 575. The end cap 590 also includes an inlet aperture 582 that communicates with the inlet tube 570.

Although not shown, it has one or more inlet pores, corresponding inlet tubes and recesses, and/or one or more outlet pores and corresponding outlet tubes and recesses. When assembled, the bellows sump 520 is in fluid communication with the external environment through the outlet 565 and is coupled to an outlet tube 575 which is in turn coupled to an outlet aperture 580 in the end cap 590. Likewise, the inlet aperture 582 is in fluid communication with the bellows sump 520 through an inlet tube 570 that is attached to the inlet aperture 562.

The visible surface of the cap 590 can include decorative designs thereon, such as, for example, logos, text, graphical representations, and the like. The cap 590 can be formed from any suitable material, including one or more plastics.

In order to reduce the time required for the water spray toy 500 to "refill" or reduce the force required to extend the bellows section 504, the water toy 500 can include a valve 560. Preferably, the valve 560 is a one-way valve that substantially prevents air and/or fluid from flowing in a direction generally through the valve, but may allow air and/or fluid to flow in the opposite direction.

10A and 10B show enlarged cross-sectional side views of the valve in the closed and open positions, respectively. Referring to FIG. 10A, the valve 560 is a flap valve having a living hinge 532 and a stop 530. The valve 560 can be formed from neodymium rubber, neoprene rubber, or any similar flexible material. The valve 560 is attached to the bellows side of the partition 555a and the cover outlet opening 562. Valve 560 is mounted to stub 540 by friction, although other suitable mounting members may be provided. Valve 560 is designed to respond to air and/or fluid pressure such that when air and/or fluid is expelled from bellows 504, it is in a closed position. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the bellows 504 causes the folding, the stopper 530 rotates around the hinge 532 to close the inlet pore 562.

Referring to FIG. 10B, after the bellows 504 is extended, the stop 530 is rotated about the hinge 604 to open the inlet aperture 562, thereby providing a parallel path for air or fluid to fill the bellows 504. This additional path reduces the amount of air or fluid required to fill the bellows and/or reduce the force required to extend the bellows 504 to the orientation shown in Figure 3A.

While valve 560 is shown as a flap valve having a living hinge 532 and a stop 530, other configurations or configurations of the one-way valve may be utilized.

During the extension of the bellows, air or fluid enters the water spray toy 500 through the inlet apertures 582 that communicate with the environment. The air or fluid then enters the bellows 504 through the inlet tube 570, through the inlet aperture 562, and the valve stop 606.

The second end 506 is also contemplated and at least partially mimics the "swim float" by extending the housing 585 and may be in any cross-sectional shape, such as circular, polygonal, elliptical, oval, or substantially including rounded sides. Some combination shapes of polygons.

The first end 502 and the second end 506 can serve as a grip, so the user can grasp the water toy 500 on the first end 502 and the second end 506, and cause the telescopic bladder 504 of the water toy 500 to be compressed to cause expansion and contraction. Any fluid and/or air within the bladder 504 is pushed out or discharged through the outlet apertures 580. During compression, valve 560 is rotated to a closed position to prevent air or fluid from passing through inlet 562. Conversely, air or fluid filled with external force is directed through the outlet aperture 565 into the outlet tube 575 and finally exits the outlet aperture 580. As shown in FIG. 12, in order to refill or refill the water toy 500, after the bellows 504 is compressed, the user can then place the end of the toy in a pool of fluid (eg, water) and apply tension to stretch The bellows and the water/fluid are drawn into the water toy 500. During extension, water can be drawn into the bellows 504 through the outlet aperture 580, outlet tube 575, and outlet 565, and if valve 560 is present, water can also pass through inlet aperture 582, inlet tube 570, inlet 562 via valve 560. And entering the extension In the constriction 504.

In an exemplary embodiment, the inlet and outlet tubes 570, 575 and corresponding inlet and outlet pores (e.g., 562 and 565, 582, and 580) of the water toy may have the same or different diameters. Since the bellows 504 is preferably refilled with water quickly, the diameter of the inlet and the inlet tube 570 are larger than the outlet and outlet tubes, as shown in FIG. The larger inlet and inlet tubes also allow the user (such as a child) to refill the water toy with less force than a toy without the valve 560. Alternatively, although not shown, an inlet valve, a tube, and an opening may be used.

In an exemplary embodiment, inlet tube 570 and/or inlet pore 582 may have an inner diameter in the range of about 3 mm to 6 mm, 4 mm to 5 mm, 5 mm to 6 mm, or 5.5 mm to 5.8 mm. . For example, the inner diameter of the tube 570 can be approximately 5.75 mm. In some exemplary embodiments, tube 570 may have a diameter greater than 13 mm.

In an exemplary embodiment, the outlet tube 575 and/or the outlet orifice 580 can have a diameter in the range of about 2.5 mm to 5.5 mm, 3 mm to 5 mm, and can have a diameter of about 4.0 mm. It has been found that a 4.0 mm diameter system represents a size that can result in satisfactory water flow without the need for excessive force to compress the toy.

In some exemplary embodiments, other fastening elements (not shown) may be used, such as a shape or configuration similar to a bottle cap. The fastening element can be snapped or screwed onto the open end of the bellows 504. The cap may include one or more apertures, but may otherwise provide a hermetic seal substantially around the opening of the bellows chamber. In connection with this, the hole can lead to and/or partially hold the tube The tube can lead to the external environment. The cap may also include one or more one-way valves.

In an exemplary embodiment, a compressive force can be applied to any of the water toys described herein to cause the bellows to contract. For example, when the bellows contains a fluid, such as water, applying a compressive force will cause fluid to be expelled from the bellows through the outlet and out of the water toy. The amount of fluid in the bellows and the magnitude of the compressive force can affect how quickly the fluid can flow away from the tube 110. For example, FIG. 11 illustrates water flow 50 exiting from end 1106 when water toy 1100 has been compressed. The water toy 1100 can be executed or constructed in accordance with any of the water toys described herein. In an exemplary embodiment, the user can compress the toy such that the bellows contracts by grasping the upper ends 1102 and 1106 of the water toy 1000 and applies a compressive force to cause the ends 1102, 1106 to face each other. The net pressure generated in the bellows can cause liquid to exit the bellows and pass through the tube and/or through the toy.

In an exemplary embodiment, the bellows can store a restoring force like a spring when compressed. Thus, when there is no more compressive force acting on the bellows, the bellows can "bounce" or extend back to its approximate previous and/or initial rest position. In some exemplary embodiments, the user may need to apply a pulling force to extend the compressed telescoping bladder back to its original position. The bellows may be formed from a flexible material that allows a user, such as a child, to repeatedly or easily fold and stretch the bellows while maintaining its overall shape. In an exemplary embodiment, the bellows may use plastic and/or a polymer such as, for example, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), rubber, etc. And its combination and so on. In an embodiment, the bellows can be made from a combination of EVA and PP. In one embodiment, the bellows can be made of approximately 75% EVA and 25% PP. In other exemplary embodiments, the bellows may be from about 70% to 80% EVA and 30% to 20% PP, 60% to 90% EVA, and 40% to 10% EVA and 50% EVA and 50. The composition of %PP.

The bellows can be opaque, transparent, translucent or semi-clear and can allow the user to see the amount of fluid in the bellows. In some exemplary embodiments, the bellows may be at least partially surrounded by an additional layer of material (such as a foam-like material) as described herein.

In an exemplary embodiment, applying a compressive force to the water toy 1000 may force air out of the toy when there is little or no fluid contained within the bellows. For example, after compressing the water toy 1100, the water toy 1100 can be at least partially refilled with water. For example, the user may immerse at least the second end 1106 into the fluid body after applying the compressive force toy 1100 but before stretching or allowing the bellows 1104 to retract.

Figure 12 shows that the water toy 1100 has an end portion in a pool of water W. When the toy 1100 is stretched in the water W at the open end of the toy, the bellows 1104 will cause water to be drawn from the water body W to one or more tubes (not shown) and into the bellows 1104. Repeating the expansion and contraction of the bellows 1104 while the second end 1106 remains underwater will cause air to be removed and allow the bellows to be completely filled with water as it expands. In another exemplary embodiment, a user can direct and/or drain fluid to the tube. The second end 1106 can be positioned such that water exits from the hose or faucet and flows into one or more tubes. In some cases, the second end 1106 can be moved In addition, fluid can be directed to the bellows 1104. While the toy 1100 has been described as being refillable, any of the exemplary water toys described herein may be substituted and may be refilled as such.

It will be appreciated that any of the above steps and/or elements may be combined and separated using any suitable combination and/or separation thereof and/or in any order. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above is only one of many possible embodiments of the invention, and thus the invention should be limited only by the scope of the following claims.

100‧‧‧Water toys

102‧‧‧ first end

104‧‧‧ telescopic bladder

106‧‧‧second end

108‧‧‧Shell

Claims (21)

A water spray toy comprising: a bellows having a closed end and an open end, the bellows being compressible; a water spray end attached to an open end of the bellows and having an outlet hole, the spray end comprising: a pipe, Extending longitudinally from the open end of the bellows to the outlet aperture in the spray end, the tube providing fluid communication between the bellows and the external environment; wherein compression of the bellows causes air and/or fluid Discharge is performed through the outlet orifice, and wherein the expansion of the bellows after compression causes air and/or fluid to be drawn through the tube. The water spray toy of claim 1, further comprising a handle attached to the bellows at an end opposite the open end of the bellows, the handle comprising a grip portion, wherein the grip Moving away from the spray end causes the bellows to expand, and moving the handle toward the spray end causes the bellows to contract. A water spray toy according to claim 2, wherein at least a portion of the handle is covered by a foam housing that provides buoyancy and imparts a safely soft outer surface. The water spray toy of claim 1, wherein the bellows is made of vinyl acetate and polypropylene. Such as the water spray toy of claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the outlet The pores have an inner diameter of approximately 4 mm. A water spray toy according to claim 5, wherein the inner diameter of the tube is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the outlet pore. A water spray toy as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a cover surrounding the tube. A water spray toy according to claim 7 wherein at least a portion of the cover is covered by a foam housing that provides buoyancy and imparts a soft, soft outer surface to the toy. The water spray toy of claim 1, wherein at least one of the bellows and the water spray end has a cylindrical shape. The water spray toy of claim 8, wherein the cylindrical shape has a cross-sectional shape, which is at least one of the following shapes: circular, polygonal, elliptical, oval, and comprising a substantially polygonal shape with rounded sides Some combination of shapes. A water spray toy comprising: a bellows having a closed end and an open end, the bellows being compressible; a water spray end attached to an open end of the bellows and having an inlet pore and an outlet pore, the water spray end Included: a first tube extending axially from about an open end of the bellows to the outlet aperture, the first tube providing fluid communication between the bellows and an external environment; and a second tube from about the An open end of the bellows extends axially to the inlet aperture, the second tube providing between the bellows chamber and the external environment Fluidly connected; a fastening element attached to the bellows chamber to form a substantially airtight seal, the fastening element fastening the first tube and the second tube; a valve coupled to the fastening element; a housing member that surrounds the first tube, the second tube, the fastening member, and the valve, the first tube, the second tube, the fastening member, and the valve system are substantially enclosed in the housing unit; Compression of the bellows causes the valve position to be in a substantially closed position such that air and/or fluid is prevented from being expelled through the second tube, and compression of the bellows causes air and/or fluid to pass through the first tube Discharged, and wherein extension of the bellows can cause the valve position to be in a substantially open position and cause air and/or fluid to be drawn through at least one of the first tube and the second tube. The water spray toy of claim 11, further comprising a handle attached to the bellows at an end opposite the open end of the bellows, the handle comprising a grip portion, wherein the grip Moving away from the spray end causes the bellows to expand, and moving the handle toward the spray end causes the bellows to contract. A water spray toy according to claim 12, wherein at least a portion of the handle is covered by a foam casing that provides buoyancy and imparts a safely soft outer surface. The water spray toy of claim 11, wherein the bellows is made of vinyl acetate and polypropylene. The water spray toy of claim 11, wherein the outlet pore has an inner diameter of substantially 4 mm. The water spray toy of claim 15, wherein the inner diameter of the first tube is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the outlet pore. A water spray toy according to claim 11, wherein the outer casing member comprises a foam casing that provides buoyancy and imparts a safely soft outer surface to the toy. The water spray toy of claim 11, wherein at least one of the bellows and the water spray end has a cylindrical shape. The water spray toy of claim 18, wherein the cylindrical shape has a cross-sectional shape, at least one of the following shapes: circular, polygonal, elliptical, oval, and comprising a substantially polygonal shape with rounded sides Some combination of shapes. A water spray toy according to claim 11, wherein the inlet pore has an inner diameter of substantially 5.75 mm. The water spray toy of claim 20, wherein the inner diameter of the second tube is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the inlet pore.