US3736697A

US3736697A - Ice cream cone sand toy

Info

Publication number: US3736697A
Application number: US00206597A
Authority: US
Inventors: M Keces
Original assignee: TARRSON CO
Current assignee: TARRSON CO
Priority date: 1971-12-10
Filing date: 1971-12-10
Publication date: 1973-06-05
Anticipated expiration: 1990-06-05

Abstract

A child''s sand toy having individual take apart structural members which have separate utility in connection with sand play. The toy comprises a simulated ice cream cone having a lower base portion simulating the cone which serves as a container, a center portion having a sieve for sifting sand and an upper portion simulating a scoop of ice cream which serves as a sand scoop.

Description

United States Patent 1 Keces 1 June 5,1973

[54] ICE CREAM CONE SAND TOY [75] lnventor: Mervyn L. Keces, Highland Park, Ill.

- [73] Assignee: Tarrson Company, Dowaqiac, Mich.

[22] Filed: Dec. 10, 1971 [21] App1.No.: 206,597

[52] US. Cl ..46/l7 [51] Int. Cl. ..A63h 33/06 [58] Field of Search ..46/17, 11; 220/22, 220/23, 24.5

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,047,199 7/1962 McBain ..220/23 3,434,232 3/1969 Tarrson ..46/11 Chaffin 46/1 1 Willis ..220/24.5

Primary Examiner-Louis G. Mancene Assistant Examiner.l. Q. Lever Atl0rneyGera1d M. Newman [57] ABSTRACT A child's sand toy having individual take apart structural members which have separate utility in connection with sand play. The toy comprises a simulated ice cream cone having a lower base portion simulating the cone which serves as a container, a center portion having a sieve for sifting sand and an upper portion simulating a scoop of ice cream which serves as a sand scoop.

6 Claims, 4 Drawing Figures ICE CREAM CONE SAND 'rov SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to toys for children and in particular relates to toys for use by children when playing with sand or similar material. More particularly, this invention relates to a take-apart sand toy which simulates an ice cream treat and wherein each of the parts have separate utility in connection with sand p y- Children typically enjoy playing with sand and similar materials. Such play is rendered more enjoyable when using various implements to scoop, carry, mold or sift the sand. This invention contributes to the enjoyment of children when playing with sand by providing a takeapart sand toy which visually simulates a childs delicacy in the form of an ice cream cone wherein each of the parts comprising the assembled ice cream cone have separate utility in sand play.

In the take-apart sand toy of the invention, the cone portion may be employed as a container for holding, carrying, molding or sifting sand. The central portion, simulating the lip or rim of the ice cream cone contains a reticulated member which may be used as a sieve for sifting sand, and the top member, comprising a hollow hemisphere simulating a scoop of ice cream may be used for scooping sand. The wall of the hemispherical member includes a number of teeth along one edge which may be used to rake the sand.

Accordingly, the primary object of this invention is to provide a novel childs sand toy.

Another object of this invention is to provide a novel childs sand toy simulating an ice cream cone wherein the sections simulating the cone, the cone lip and the scoop of ice cream may be taken apart and used separately.

A further object of this invention is to provide a childs sand toy having a number of elements each of which have separate utility and which may be assembled to form a simulated ice cream cone.

Other objects of this invention will become apparent from an understanding of the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings, the take-apart sand toy, generally referred to by reference numeral 10, is seen to comprise a lower cone shaped portion 12, a center portion 14 which simulates the ring or rim of the cone, and a hemispherical shaped upper portion 16 which simulates a scoop of ice cream. The

entire apparatus is preferably molded of strong, durable plastic material such as polypropolene which is highly resistant to bending, crushing and other rough handling which the toy may receive when used by children.

Cone portion 12 simulating an eatable sugar cone or safety cone of a conventional ice cream cone includes a conical shaped side wall 17 and a bottom or lower wall 18 which functions to close off the cone. The exterior surfaces of side walls 17 are molded to simulate ridges 24 of the type and design which are typically found on conventional ice cream cones.

The upper end of cone 12 includes a circular shaped member 26 of substantial thickness which forms a rigid support for the thin side wall 17. Member 26 defines an opening 22 for the container formed by the side wall 17 and bottom wall 18.

A number of small protrusions or bumps 28 are provided interior of member 26 adjacent the top edge thereof which cooperate with complimentary shaped dimples in rim 14 as will be described hereinafter to form detents for selectively securing the rim to the cone. Alternatively, a tight friction fit could be maintained for securing the rim to the top of the cone.

Rim 14 includes a frusto-conical wall 30 which defines a given lower diameter and a smaller upper diameter so that when the rim 14 is inverted its interior surface is generally concave to simulate the circular wall of a funnel. Wall 30 supports a molded reticulated cover 32 which is located slightly below the upper edge of the rim wall. Element 32 functions as a sieve which may be used for sifting sand during play by children.

The lower edge of rim 30 includes a stepped portion 34 and a depending, thin walled circular section 36 having an outer diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of cone member 26 so as to provide a comfortable engagement between the rim and the upper cone section. These elements are retained in assembled relation partially through the friction between the rim and the upper cone member and partially due to the cooperation between protrusions 28 and complimentary dimples 38.

Scoop portion 16, also molded of poly-propolene plastic includes a hemispherical shaped wall 40 which defines a hollow interior which may be used for shoveling or scooping sand. Scoop 40, as clearly seen in FIG. 4 of the drawings simulates a scoop of ice creamforming part of the simulated ice cream treat.

Wall 40 includes a lower wall edge 42, a portion of which defines a number of teeth 44 which may be used for raking sand. The number of teeth may vary, however in the illustrated embodiment the teeth extend through an arc of approximately l20 about the scoop wall.

The scoop may be secured to the rim in any one of several manners, such as by providing detents similar to that provided between the rim and the cone or by providing a tight friction fit. In the preferred embodiment a tight friction fit is employed. v I

As seen in FIG. 1, the take-apart sand toy, when in its fully assembled condition comprises a lower cone portion 10, a rim portion 14 whichis in covering relation to the opening 22 of the cone and a top portion 16 which simulates a scoop of ice cream and is in covering relation to the rim.

The lower cone portion with its closed end is suitable for use as a sand container, the center rim portion is suitable for use as a sand sifter and the upper scoop portion may be used to shovel, scoop or rake sand. In

I addition, the upper portion may be used as a sand mold scope of protection to be given this invention should not be limited by the embodiment described above but should be determined by the essential descriptions there of which appear in the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A childs sand toy comprising: a conical shaped hollow base member defining a container having an open end suitable for carrying sand; a frusto--conical shaped center member having a reticulated element adapted to be received by the container in covering relation to it open end, and a hollow hemispherical shaped top member including means for securing the top member to the center member.

2. A childs sand toy as set forth in claim 1 wherein said frusto--conical member has a lower end of lesser diameter than its upper end and wherein said reticulated element is disposed at the top edge of said member, generally normal to its wall.

3. A childssand toy as set forth in claim 1 wherein said hemispherical shaped top member includes a plurality of teeth formed in a wall adjacent its opening.

4. A childs sand toy as set forth in claim 1 wherein said elements when fully assembled simulate an ice cream cone.

5. A childs sand play toy simulating an ice cream cone when fully assembled comprising: a cone shaped base member having a closed lower end and an open upper end defining a container for receiving sand; a frusto--conical ring shaped center member including a side wall and a reticulated top generally normal to the wall and adapted to be received by the upper end of said cone,and a hollow hemispherical top member suitablefor scooping sand and simulating a scoop of ice cream, said top member adapted to be received on top of and in covering relation to said center member.

6. The childs sand play toy as set forth in claim 6 wherein said hemispherical element includes a plurality of teeth formed in the wall adjacent its edge.

Claims

1. A child''s sand toy comprising: a conical shaped hollow base member defining a container having an open end suitable for carrying sand; a frusto--conical shaped center member having a reticulated element adapted to be received by the container in covering relation to it open end, and a hollow hemispherical shaped top member including means for securing the top member to the center member.

2. A child''s sand toy as set forth in claim 1 wherein said frusto--conical member has a lower end of lesser diameter than its upper end and wherein said reticulated element is disposed at the top edge of said member, generally normal to its wall.

3. A child''s sand toy as set forth in claim 1 wherein said hemispherical shaped top member includes a plurality of teeth formed in a wall adjacent its opening.

4. A child''s sand toy as set forth in claim 1 wherein said elements when fully assembled simulate an ice cream cone.

5. A child''s sand play toy simulating an ice cream cone when fully assembled comprising: a cone shaped base member having a closed lower end and an open upper end defining a container for receiving sand; a frusto--conical ring shaped center member including a side wall and a reticulated top generally normal to the wall and adapted to be received by the upper end of said cone,and a hollow hemispherical top member suitable for scooping sand and simulating a scoop of ice cream, said top member adapted to be received on top of and in covering relation to said center member.

6. The child''s sand play toy as set forth in claim 6 wherein said hemispherical element includes a plurality of teeth formed in the wall adjacent its edge.