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US20050282460A1
US20050282460A1 US11/119,114 US11911405A US2005282460A1 US 20050282460 A1 US20050282460 A1 US 20050282460A1 US 11911405 A US11911405 A US 11911405A US 2005282460 A1 US2005282460 A1 US 2005282460A1
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  • a bubble-squeezing toy comprising a body formed of resilient, stretchable plastics material having two internal chambers, one of which has an area that can stretch to form an external bubble upon squeezing of the body.
  • said area that can stretch is of reduced thickness.
  • the toy further comprises a partition between the internal chambers and an aperture in the partition via which the chambers communicate with one another.
  • the toy further comprises an air-driven squeaker attached to the partition at the aperture.
  • the body has a plug sealing an opening from one of the chambers to atmosphere.
  • the body is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE).
  • PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
  • TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer
  • TPR Thermoplastic Rubber
  • PE Polyethylene
  • FIG. 1 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of a bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 1 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 1 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 2 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 2 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 2 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 3 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 3 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 3 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 4 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 4 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 4 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 5 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 5 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 5 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 6 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 6 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 6 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 7 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 7 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 7 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 8 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 8 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 8 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 9 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 9 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 9 (A) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 10 (A) is a schematic elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in the form of a frog
  • FIG. 10 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 10 (A) in an unsqueezed configuration
  • FIG. 10 (C) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B) in a squeezed configuration
  • FIG. 11 (A) is a schematic elevation of a further bubble-squeezing toy in the form of a frog
  • FIG. 11 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the toy of FIG 11 (A) in a relaxed configuration
  • FIG. 11 (C) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the toy of FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B) in a squeezed configuration in which its throat bubble is expanded.
  • FIG 1 (A) and 1 (B) of the accompanying drawings there is depicted schematically a bubble-squeezing toy 10 comprising an inner liner 11 surrounded substantially by a body 12 .
  • the inner liner 11 is typically formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: gelatinous compositions of Styrene Block Copolymers (SBC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) compounds and alloys; Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) compounds and alloys; Thermoplastic Vulcanisates (TPV) compounds and alloys; Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO) compounds and alloys; and Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) compounds and alloys.
  • SBC Styrene Block Copolymers
  • TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer
  • TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane
  • TPV Thermoplastic Vulcanisates
  • TPO Thermoplastic Olefins
  • TPR The
  • the inner liner could be made of any other flexible plastics material having a high elongation of preferably not less than 300 percent up to about 1600 percent. The material must also have good retraction properties so as to return to the configuration of FIG. 1 (A) after squeezing.
  • the thickness of the inner liner is typically between 1 and 3 mm.
  • the body 12 is typically formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE).
  • PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
  • TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer
  • TPR Thermoplastic Rubber
  • PE Polyethylene
  • the body could be made of any flexible plastics material which can be squeezed or compressed.
  • the elongation properties of the body should be low, and preferably be less than 2 - 5 percent.
  • an aperture 15 in the body 12 having a diameter typically between 5 mm and 15 mm.
  • the thickness of the body would typically be from 1 mm to 5 mm.
  • the inner liner stands through the aperture 15 to form a substantially hemispherical bubble 16 as shown in FIG. 1 (B).
  • sealing plugs 13 and 14 there are sealing plugs 13 and 14 within respective apertures of the inner liner 11 and body 12 .
  • the size of sealing plug 14 is larger than sealing plug 13 , but the plugs are aligned so that access to the sealing plug 13 is gained upon removal of the sealing plug 14 .
  • FIGS. 2 (A) and 2 (B) depict an embodiment 20 which is similar to that of the proceeding figures, but includes a pair of apertures 15 A and 15 B through which a pair of bubbles 16 A and 16 B protrude simultaneously upon squeezing of the body 12 .
  • FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B) depict an embodiment 30 having a body similar to that of FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B), but also including within the body 12 a pouch 16 adjacent to a smaller version of the inner liner 11 and communicating therewith via a squeaker 17 .
  • the sealing plug 13 is in the pouch, rather than in the inner liner 11 .
  • the pouch would typically be made of the same material from which the inner liner is made.
  • the squeaker 17 comprises a mechanical assembly mounted upon a partition comprising adjacent portions of the liner 11 and pouch 16 .
  • the squeaker 17 can be inserted into the body through the sealing plug apertures. Air is then injected into the toy and the plugs are sealed.
  • FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B) depict a further embodiment 40 in which the body does not house a separate inner liner. Instead, the body whose overall thickness is typically from 3 to 6 mm is provided with a thin area 19 that expands to form a bubble when the body is squeezed.
  • the thin area 19 would typically be 1 to 2 mm thick in the relaxed state as depicted in FIG. 4 (A).
  • the material from which the body 18 is formed would typically be chosen from the same group from which the liners of FIGS. 1 to 3 are made. These are all elastomeric materials with high elongation and good retraction properties. By alternately squeezing and releasing the body rapidly, a popping sound will be created from the protruding and retracting bubble.
  • FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B) depict an embodiment 50 in which the body is the same as that depicted in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B), but comprising the internal components the same as those depicted in the embodiment of FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B).
  • the bubble formed by this embodiment is double-linered comprising and inner bubble liner 16 and an outer liner 19 .
  • the body 12 as well as the inner liner 11 and pouch 16 would all be formed of the same highly elastic material.
  • the embodiment 60 depicted in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B) comprises two liners of material.
  • the body or outer liner 12 is of high elastic material with high elongation and good retraction properties and has a thinner bubble-forming portion 19 .
  • the inner liner 11 is made of a plastic material - not necessarily having a high elongation, but is nevertheless flexible so as to return to its original shape once handed compression is released.
  • the inner liner might be chosen from a material having low elongation of preferably less than 2 percent.
  • FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B) The construction 70 depicted in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B) is similar to that of FIG. 2 (A) and 2 (B), except that there are two separate inner liners 11 A and 11 B that do not share air. This construction allows a bubble to protrude from each respective aperture independently of one another when the body is squeezed.
  • FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) depict an embodiment 80 the same as that depicted in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B), except there is a squeaker situated between the two inner liners 11 A and 11 B.
  • FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B) depict an embodiment 90 somewhat similar to that of FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B), but having an inner liner of reduced volume.
  • This practical example is a bubbled belly-popping frog 100 .
  • This frog is made in accordance with the construction principles of FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B).
  • toys such as balls, dolls, animals, birds, insects etc can be made with expanding bubble characteristics with or without additional squeaking sounds as the case may be.
  • Figs. 11 (A) to 11 (C) of the accompanying drawings there is depicted schematically a further embodiment taking the visual form of a frog similar to that depicted in FIGS. 10 (A) to 10 (C).
  • the frog's body 12 comprises a unitary moulding including a small chamber 23 and a large chamber 24 .
  • a connection band or ring 25 might be provided to secure the elastic material of the toy about the squeaker.
  • the squeaker can be provided with a peripheral annular groove 26 about which the band 25 is fitted.
  • two or more small chambers 23 might be provided in addition to the large chamber, each having an area of reduced thickness.
  • the frog's eyes might have individual small chambers and areas of reduced thickness.
  • shapes other than frogs are envisaged.

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A bubble-squeezing toy has a body formed of resilient, stretchable plastics material having two internal chambers, one of which has an area of reduced thickness that can stretch to form an external bubble upon squeezing of the body. A partition exists between the internal chambers and an aperture is provided in the partition via which the chambers communicate with one another. An air-driven squeaker is attached to the partition at the aperture.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • This is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/871,089, filed by the present applicant on 18 Jun. 2004. The invention disclosed in that application relates to a bubble-squeezing toy. The present relates to the development of the hand-held soft toys disclosed in the above application and comprising a body that when squeezed deforms to transfer internally captured air into one or more expanding hemispherical bubble shapes that extend from the body exterior. The invention might also have a mechanical sounding device formed internally therein to sound when the body is squeezed.
    • OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
  • It is an object of the present invention to provide an interesting and amusing toy that can be squeezed to form expanding generally hemispherical bubble shapes at its exterior.
    • DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
  • There is disclosed herein a bubble-squeezing toy, comprising a body formed of resilient, stretchable plastics material having two internal chambers, one of which has an area that can stretch to form an external bubble upon squeezing of the body.
  • Preferably said area that can stretch is of reduced thickness.
  • Preferably the toy further comprises a partition between the internal chambers and an aperture in the partition via which the chambers communicate with one another.
  • Probably, the toy further comprises an air-driven squeaker attached to the partition at the aperture.
  • Probably, the body has a plug sealing an opening from one of the chambers to atmosphere.
  • Preferably, the body is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE).
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Preferred forms of the present invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
  • FIG. 1(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of a bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 1(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 1(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 2(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 2(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 2(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 3(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 3(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 3(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 4(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 4(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 4(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 5(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 5(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 5(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 6(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 6(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 6(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 7(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 7(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 7(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 8(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 8(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 8(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 9(A) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 9(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 9(A) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 10(A) is a schematic elevation of another bubble-squeezing toy in the form of a frog,
  • FIG. 10(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIG. 10(A) in an unsqueezed configuration,
  • FIG. 10(C) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the bubble-squeezing toy of FIGS. 10(A) and 10(B) in a squeezed configuration,
  • FIG. 11(A) is a schematic elevation of a further bubble-squeezing toy in the form of a frog,
  • FIG. 11(B) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the toy of FIG 11(A) in a relaxed configuration, and
  • FIG. 11(C) is a schematic cross-sectional elevation of the toy of FIGS. 11(A) and 11(B) in a squeezed configuration in which its throat bubble is expanded.
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • In FIG 1(A) and 1(B) of the accompanying drawings there is depicted schematically a bubble-squeezing toy 10 comprising an inner liner 11 surrounded substantially by a body 12. The inner liner 11 is typically formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: gelatinous compositions of Styrene Block Copolymers (SBC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) compounds and alloys; Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) compounds and alloys; Thermoplastic Vulcanisates (TPV) compounds and alloys; Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO) compounds and alloys; and Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) compounds and alloys. However, the inner liner could be made of any other flexible plastics material having a high elongation of preferably not less than 300 percent up to about 1600 percent. The material must also have good retraction properties so as to return to the configuration of FIG. 1(A) after squeezing. The thickness of the inner liner is typically between 1 and 3 mm.
  • The body 12 is typically formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE). However, the body could be made of any flexible plastics material which can be squeezed or compressed. The elongation properties of the body should be low, and preferably be less than 2 - 5 percent.
  • There is an aperture 15 in the body 12 having a diameter typically between 5 mm and 15 mm. The thickness of the body would typically be from 1 mm to 5 mm.
  • When the body 12 is squeezed, the inner liner stands through the aperture 15 to form a substantially hemispherical bubble 16 as shown in FIG. 1(B).
  • Upon alternately squeezing and releasing compression quickly, a popping sound will be created from the protruding and retracting bubble.
  • There are sealing plugs 13 and 14 within respective apertures of the inner liner 11 and body 12. The size of sealing plug 14 is larger than sealing plug 13, but the plugs are aligned so that access to the sealing plug 13 is gained upon removal of the sealing plug 14.
  • FIGS. 2(A) and 2(B) depict an embodiment 20 which is similar to that of the proceeding figures, but includes a pair of apertures 15A and 15B through which a pair of bubbles 16A and 16B protrude simultaneously upon squeezing of the body 12.
  • FIGS. 3(A) and 3(B) depict an embodiment 30 having a body similar to that of FIGS. 1(A) and 1(B), but also including within the body 12 a pouch 16 adjacent to a smaller version of the inner liner 11 and communicating therewith via a squeaker 17. In this embodiment, the sealing plug 13 is in the pouch, rather than in the inner liner 11. The pouch would typically be made of the same material from which the inner liner is made. Upon squeezing the body 12, air will pass back and forth through the squeaker 17 as the bubble 16 expands and contracts. The squeaker will produce repeated squeaking sounds. The squeaker 17 comprises a mechanical assembly mounted upon a partition comprising adjacent portions of the liner 11 and pouch 16. The squeaker 17 can be inserted into the body through the sealing plug apertures. Air is then injected into the toy and the plugs are sealed.
  • FIGS. 4(A) and 4(B) depict a further embodiment 40 in which the body does not house a separate inner liner. Instead, the body whose overall thickness is typically from 3 to 6 mm is provided with a thin area 19 that expands to form a bubble when the body is squeezed. The thin area 19 would typically be 1 to 2 mm thick in the relaxed state as depicted in FIG. 4(A). The material from which the body 18 is formed would typically be chosen from the same group from which the liners of FIGS. 1 to 3 are made. These are all elastomeric materials with high elongation and good retraction properties. By alternately squeezing and releasing the body rapidly, a popping sound will be created from the protruding and retracting bubble.
  • FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B) depict an embodiment 50 in which the body is the same as that depicted in FIGS. 4(A) and 4(B), but comprising the internal components the same as those depicted in the embodiment of FIGS. 3(A) and 3(B). The bubble formed by this embodiment is double-linered comprising and inner bubble liner 16 and an outer liner 19. The body 12 as well as the inner liner 11 and pouch 16 would all be formed of the same highly elastic material.
  • The embodiment 60 depicted in FIGS. 6(A) and 6(B) comprises two liners of material. The body or outer liner 12 is of high elastic material with high elongation and good retraction properties and has a thinner bubble-forming portion 19. The inner liner 11 is made of a plastic material - not necessarily having a high elongation, but is nevertheless flexible so as to return to its original shape once handed compression is released.
  • For example, the inner liner might be chosen from a material having low elongation of preferably less than 2 percent. There is a squeaker 17 positioned directly behind the bubble-forming portion 19. When squeezed, air passes from the interior of the inner liner through the squeaker into the bubble-forming volume to expand portion 19 as shown.
  • The construction 70 depicted in FIGS. 7(A) and 7(B) is similar to that of FIG. 2(A) and 2(B), except that there are two separate inner liners 11A and 11B that do not share air. This construction allows a bubble to protrude from each respective aperture independently of one another when the body is squeezed.
  • FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) depict an embodiment 80 the same as that depicted in FIGS. 7(A) and 7(B), except there is a squeaker situated between the two inner liners 11A and 11B.
  • FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B) depict an embodiment 90 somewhat similar to that of FIGS. 6(A) and 6(B), but having an inner liner of reduced volume.
  • A practical example of the invention is depicted in FIGS. 10(A), 10(B) and 10(C). This practical example is a bubbled belly-popping frog 100. This frog is made in accordance with the construction principles of FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B). Similarly, by applying the constructions as described here into different applications, a wide range of toys such as balls, dolls, animals, birds, insects etc can be made with expanding bubble characteristics with or without additional squeaking sounds as the case may be.
  • In Figs. 11(A) to 11(C) of the accompanying drawings, there is depicted schematically a further embodiment taking the visual form of a frog similar to that depicted in FIGS. 10(A) to 10(C). Instead of being provided with separate internal liners however, the frog's body 12 comprises a unitary moulding including a small chamber 23 and a large chamber 24. There is a partition 21 between the two chambers having an aperture 22 into which a squeaker 17 is fitted. A connection band or ring 25 (perhaps of plastics material that might be stretchable) might be provided to secure the elastic material of the toy about the squeaker. The squeaker can be provided with a peripheral annular groove 26 about which the band 25 is fitted. There is a plug 13 in the base of the frog closing an aperture of the large chamber 24 which communicates with atmosphere. This aperture is needed to construct the toy and particularly for the purpose of installing the squeaker therein. There is an area of reduced thickness 16 under the frog's chin. This defines a thin, expandable portion of a wall of the small chamber 23.
  • When the body of the frog around the large chamber 24 is squeezed, air from within that chamber passes through the squeaker into the small chamber 23 so that the bubble 16 expands with a sound made by the squeaker. Released hand pressure from the body will allow the resilience of the material to return the toy to the configuration depicted in FIGS. 11(A) and 11(B) and the squeaker 17 might sound again depending upon it's design (one-way or two-way sounding).
  • It should be appreciated that modifications and alterations obvious to those skilled in the art are not to be considered as beyond the scope of the present invention. For example, two or more small chambers 23 might be provided in addition to the large chamber, each having an area of reduced thickness. For example the frog's eyes might have individual small chambers and areas of reduced thickness. Of course shapes other than frogs are envisaged.

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1. A bubble-squeezing toy, comprising a body formed of resilient plastics material having two internal chambers, one of which has an area that can stretch to form an external bubble upon squeezing of the body.
2. The toy of claim 1, wherein said area that can stretch is of reduced thickness.
3. The toy of claim 1, further comprising a partition between the internal chambers and an aperture in the partition via which the chambers communicate with one another.
4. The toy of claim 3, further comprising an air-driven squeaker attached to the partition at the aperture.
5. The toy of claim 1, wherein the body has a plug sealing an opening from one of the chambers to atmosphere.
6. The toy of claim 1, wherein the body is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE).
7. The toy of claim 2, wherein the body is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE).
8. The toy of claim 3, wherein the body is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE).
9. The toy of claim 4, wherein the body is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE).
10. The toy of claim 5, wherein the body is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE); Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR); and Polyethylene (PE).
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