WO2014163641A1 - Lollipop stick in combination with lollipop ring holder and container for storage - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a bendable and split lollipop stick being sold with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and holding the lollipop stick during use, and for also storing the split lollipop stick in a compact manner.
- U.S. patent no. 7,014,877 discloses a lollipop stick having a container for storing the lollipop and stick. However, this patent does not disclose a ring holder for holding the lollipop stick during use, and for also storing the split lollipop stick.
- An object of the present invention to provide a lollipop stick made of a flexible and bendable material which splits for storage, in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and holding the lollipop stick during use, and to provide a ring holder having a storage ring section for storing the split lollipop stick.
- the lollipop stick has a dividable end and a candy retention end, wherein the major portion of the stick is dividable or splits into two elongated halves by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder section for storage.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a ring holder section with a separation device, causing separation of the two elongated stick halves, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves with the inner walls of the ring holder section.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a ring holder having a circular hollow ring section which is also provided with a separation device, causing separation of the elongated stick halves along the walls of the ring section, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees, during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves of the inner walls of the ring holder section.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a reunification device, whereby on opening of the ring holder and withdrawal of the candy, then the two elongated stick halves pass through the reunification device and are firmly rejoined to thereby form a substantially straight rigid stick supporting the candy. It is a further object of the present invention to obviate the disadvantages of prior art lollipop vending methods and to provide a lollipop stick which can be bent more than 180° and splits when inserted into a compact ring holder to reduce its size for storage and will regain its original straight and substantially rigid form when removed from said ring holder.
- the present invention provides a lollipop stick which splits and is made of a flexible and bendable material in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and supporting said straight lollipop stick during usage, and for storage of the split and bendable lollipop stick.
- the lollipop stick has a dividable, split end and a candy retention end, wherein the major portion of the stick is dividable into two bendable elongated halves to reduce its size by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder for storage.
- the ring holder is provided with a separation device, causing separation of the two elongated halves, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation.
- the candy is firmly attached to the candy retention end, wherein the stick being retained in the divided and bent configuration, when it is in the storage section of the ring holder and when it is held by the ring holder during use.
- the compact lollipop ring holder is also provided with a reunification device, whereby on opening of the ring holder and withdrawal of the candy, then the two elongated stick halves pass through the reunification device and are firmly rejoined thereby to form a substantially full size straight rigid stick for supporting the candy.
- Figure 1 is a front view of the lollipop ring holder in combination with a lollipop cover for storage, shown in the storage configuration, with the lollipop stick being inserted into the ring;
- Figure 2 is a front view of the divided lollipop stick with the candy attached
- Figure 3 is a front view of the closed lollipop stick
- Figure 4 is a sectional view of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 5 is a front view of the lollipop ring holder in combination with a lollipop cover for storage, shown in the open configuration, with the two legs of the lollipop stick ready for insertion into the ring holder;
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of the lollipop ring holder showing the lollipop inserted into the ring;
- Figure 7 is a perspective view of the lollipop and ring holder being inserted into a two- part case for storage;
- Figure 8 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick divided into two stick halves
- Figure 9 shows a circular case for receiving the lollipop stick
- Figure 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a capsule for receiving the lollipop stick
- Figure 1 1 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick being separated by a separation device for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule
- Figure 12 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick being separated by a separation device for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule
- Figure 13 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick being separated by a separation device for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule, and showing the ring holder being inserted into the capsule;
- Figure 14 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick separated for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule, and showing the ring holder inserted into the capsule;
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick separated for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule, and showing the ring holder inserted into the capsule;
- Figure 16 is a perspective view of the interior of the bottom capsule for receiving a lollipop stick therein;
- Figure 17 is a perspective front view of another embodiment showing a mechanism for actuating the lollipop stick up and down relative to the case for receiving the lollipop stick;
- Figure 18 is a perspective rear view of said embodiment showing the mechanism for actuating the lollipop stick up and down relative to the case;
- Figure 19 is a perspective view of said embodiment showing the mechanism for actuating the lollipop stick up and down relative to the case; and
- Figure 20 is a perspective view of said embodiment showing the mechanism different position for actuating the lollipop to its upward position relative to the case.
- the present invention provides a lollipop stick 10 which splits and is made of a flexible bendable material 12 in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder 30 for supporting the lollipop stick 10 during use, and for storing it in the ring holder 30 during storage.
- the lollipop stick 10 has a dividable end 14 and a candy retention end 16, wherein the major portion of the stick 10 is dividable into two elongated halves 18 and 20 by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder 30 which bends the stick halves for reduction in size for storage.
- the ring holder 30 is provided with a separation device 32. causing separation of the two elongated halves 18 and 20, and for bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation for storage. This results from contact with the inner walls 34 of the ring holder 30.
- the ring holder 30 has a circular hollow ring section 42 with circular inner walls 34 for guiding and bending the elongated halves 18 and 20 along the walls when the lollipop stick is being inserted into the ring section 42 for storage.
- the ring holder 30 is also provided with a separation device 32, which causes the separation of the elongated lollipop into stick halves 18 and 20, and the bending of the halves by at least 180 degrees is caused by the inner walls 34 of the ring holder 30 during the insertion operation. This results from contact with the inner walls 34 of the ring holder 30, as shown in figure 1.
- the candy 50 is firmly attached to the candy retention end 16, wherein the stick 10 is retained in the divided and bent configuration for storage, when it is in the hollow ring section 42.
- the ring holder 30 is also provided with a reunification device 60, whereby on opening of the ring holder 30 and withdrawal of the stick halves and candy 50, then the two elongated stick halves 18 and 20 pass through the reunification device 60 and are firmly rejoined to thereby form a substantially straight rigid stick 10 for supporting the candy 50 during consumption.
- Figure 5 is a front view of the lollipop ring holder 30 in combination with a lollipop cover 70 for storage of the lollipop stick, shown in the open configuration, with the 2 legs of the lollipop stick closed and ready for insertion into the ring holder 30.
- the cover 70 is shown in the open configuration. After insertion of the lollipop stick 10 and candy 50 into the cover 70, the top 72 of the cover 70 is closed for storage,
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of the lollipop ring holder 30 showing the lollipop stick inserted into the ring for storage , and mounted thereon for use and consumption.
- Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the lollipop and ring holder 30 being inserted into a two-part case 80 for storage.
- the case 80 has a lower section 82 for receiving the ring holder 30, and an upper cover section 84 which closes the case 80 for storage of the ring holder 30.
- Figure 8 shows the divided stick 10 having stick halves 18 and 20.
- Figure 9 shows a perspective view of the two sections of the lollipop stick 10 being inserted along the walls 104 and 106 of a circular case 100 for storage of the lollipop stick 10, and also shows the separating device 102 on the bottom of the case 100.
- the present invention also discloses another embodiment, including a capsule 100 having a bottom section 102 and an upper cover section 104, wherein bottom section 102 includes a separating device 1 10, having two separating sections 1 12 and 1 14, and a center opening 1 16 for receiving the lollipop stick 120.
- the lollipop stick 120 is divided into two stick halves 122 and 124, wherein stick half 122 is received within separating section 1 12, and wherein stick half 124 is received within separating section 1 14.
- the cover 104 can then be placed over bottom section 102 to close capsule 100.
- Ring holder 130 having the ring section 132, the fiat section 134, and the hole 136 for receiving and holding the lollipop stick 120. Ring holder 130 is then placed within capsule 100, and it is placed sideways so the ring section 132 may surround stick 120, as shown in Figures 14 and 15.
- the present invention also discloses another embodiment including a lollipop holder 200 having a capsule 202 for holding a lollipop and stick 210.
- the capsule 202 has a bottom section 204 and a cover section 206, for receiving the lollipop and stick 210.
- the lollipop holder 200 also includes a semi-circular shaped support member 220 which is slidably connected to two actuating members 222 and 224 which move relative to support member 220. As shown in Figure 18, the opposite side 230 of support member 220 includes channels 232 and 234 for receiving lollipop stick halves 212 and 214. Support member 220 also includes a divider for separating the lollipop stick 210 into the stick halves 212 and 214.
- the actuating members 222 and 224 are pivotally mounted on pins 226 and 228 for moving the actuating members 222 and 224 to the left or right.
- the actuating members 222 and 224 also have finger receiving holes 236 and 238 for receiving fingers of the operator or user to actuate the members 222 and 224 to the left or right to raise or lower the lollipop stick 210.
- the lollipop stick 210 has been raised upwardly and the stick halves 212 and 214 have been moved out of the channels 232 and 234, and the stick halves 212 and 214 have been reunited into an integral stick 210.
- the lollipop and stick 210 can be stored in capsule 202, or they can be moved upwardly and out of the lower capsule section 204. OPERATION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
- the present invention provides a simple way to hold and mount a lollipop stick and lollipop during use, as well as a simple way for separating the lollipop stick into its halves and bending them for storing them in a ring holder or circular case.
- the present invention provides a compact device for easy storage and a simple structure for keeping the lollipop clean during the use and storage operations.
- An advantage of the present invention is ro provide a lollipop stick made of a flexible material in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and holding a lollipop stick during use, and to provide a ring holder section having a storage ring section for the lollipop stick.
- the lollipop stick has a dividable end and a candy retention end, wherein the major portion of the stick is dividable into two elongated halves by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder section for storage.
- the present invention has also provided the advantage of a ring holder section with a separation device, causing separation of the two elongated stick halves, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves with the inner walls of the ring holder section.
- the present invention has also provided the advantage of a ring holder having a circular hollow ring section which is also provided with a separation device, causing separation of the elongated stick halves along the walls of the ring section, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees, during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves of the inner walls of the ring holder section,
- the present invention has also provided the advantage of a reunification device, whereby on opening of the ring holder and withdrawal of the candy, then the two elongated stick halves pass through the reunification device and are firmly rejoined to thereby form a substantially straight rigid stick supporting the candy.
- the present invention has also provided the advantage of obviating the disadvantages of prior art lollipop vending methods and to provide a stick which can be bent more than 180° when inserted into a compact ring holder and will regain its original straight and substantially rigid form when removed from said ring holder.
- the present invention has also provided the advantage of a compact lollipop ring holder, which accepts the lollipop while sharply bending the stick thereof, the ring holder being available to the consumer and serving as a storage device for a partly consumed lollipop.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a lollipop stick made of a bendable material which splits into stick halves in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and supporting said lollipop stick during usage, and for storage of the bent and split lollipop stick. The lollipop stick has a dividable end and a candy retention end, wherein the major portion of the stick is dividable into two elongated halves by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder for storage. The ring holder is provided with a separation device, causing separation of the two elongated halves, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves with the inner walls of the ring holder. The candy is firmly attached to the candy retention end, wherein the stick is retained in the divided and bent configuration, when it is in the storage section of the ring holder. The compact lollipop ring holder is also provided with a reunification device, whereby on opening of the ring holder and the withdrawal of the two elongated stick halves which pass through the reunification device, they are firmly rejoined thereby to re-form a substantially straight rigid stick for supporting the candy.
Description
LOLLIPOP STICK IN COMBINATION WITH
A LOLLIPOP RING HOLDER AND CONTAINER FOR STORAGE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a bendable and split lollipop stick being sold with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and holding the lollipop stick during use, and for also storing the split lollipop stick in a compact manner.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
U.S. patent no. 7,014,877 discloses a lollipop stick having a container for storing the lollipop and stick. However, this patent does not disclose a ring holder for holding the lollipop stick during use, and for also storing the split lollipop stick.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention to provide a lollipop stick made of a flexible and bendable material which splits for storage, in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and holding the lollipop stick during use, and to provide a ring holder having a storage ring section for storing the split lollipop stick. The lollipop stick has a dividable end and a candy retention end, wherein the major portion of the stick is dividable or splits into two elongated halves by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder section for storage.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a ring holder section with a separation device, causing separation of the two elongated stick halves, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves with the inner walls of the ring holder section.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a ring holder having a circular hollow ring section which is also provided with a separation device, causing separation of the elongated stick halves along the walls of the ring section, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees, during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves of the inner walls of the ring holder section.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a reunification device, whereby on opening of the ring holder and withdrawal of the candy, then the two elongated stick halves pass through the reunification device and are firmly rejoined to thereby form a substantially straight rigid stick supporting the candy.
It is a further object of the present invention to obviate the disadvantages of prior art lollipop vending methods and to provide a lollipop stick which can be bent more than 180° and splits when inserted into a compact ring holder to reduce its size for storage and will regain its original straight and substantially rigid form when removed from said ring holder.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a compact lollipop ring holder, which accepts the large lollipop stick for storage by sharply bending the stick into a compact size, the ring holder being available to the consumer for serving as a storage device for a partly consumed lollipop.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a lollipop stick which splits and is made of a flexible and bendable material in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and supporting said straight lollipop stick during usage, and for storage of the split and bendable lollipop stick. The lollipop stick has a dividable, split end and a candy retention end, wherein the major portion of the stick is dividable into two bendable elongated halves to reduce its size by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder for storage. The ring holder is provided with a separation device, causing separation of the two elongated halves, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves with the inner walls of the ring holder. The candy is firmly attached to the candy retention end, wherein the stick being retained in the divided and bent configuration, when it is in the storage section of the ring holder and when it is held by the ring holder during use. The compact lollipop ring holder is also provided with a reunification device, whereby on opening of the ring holder and withdrawal of the candy, then the two elongated stick halves pass through the reunification device and are firmly rejoined thereby to form a substantially full size straight rigid stick for supporting the candy.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a front view of the lollipop ring holder in combination with a lollipop cover for storage, shown in the storage configuration, with the lollipop stick being inserted into the ring;
Figure 2 is a front view of the divided lollipop stick with the candy attached;
Figure 3 is a front view of the closed lollipop stick;
Figure 4 is a sectional view of Figure 1 ;
Figure 5 is a front view of the lollipop ring holder in combination with a lollipop cover for storage, shown in the open configuration, with the two legs of the lollipop stick ready for insertion into the ring holder;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the lollipop ring holder showing the lollipop inserted into the ring;
Figure 7 is a perspective view of the lollipop and ring holder being inserted into a two- part case for storage;
Figure 8 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick divided into two stick halves;
Figure 9 shows a circular case for receiving the lollipop stick;
Figure 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a capsule for receiving the lollipop stick;
Figure 1 1 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick being separated by a separation device for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule;
Figure 12 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick being separated by a separation device for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule;
Figure 13 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick being separated by a separation device for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule, and showing the ring holder being inserted into the capsule;
Figure 14 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick separated for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule, and showing the ring holder inserted into the capsule;
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the lollipop stick separated for insertion along the walls of the bottom section of the capsule, and showing the ring holder inserted into the capsule;
Figure 16 is a perspective view of the interior of the bottom capsule for receiving a lollipop stick therein;
Figure 17 is a perspective front view of another embodiment showing a mechanism for actuating the lollipop stick up and down relative to the case for receiving the lollipop stick;
Figure 18 is a perspective rear view of said embodiment showing the mechanism for actuating the lollipop stick up and down relative to the case;
Figure 19 is a perspective view of said embodiment showing the mechanism for actuating the lollipop stick up and down relative to the case; and
Figure 20 is a perspective view of said embodiment showing the mechanism different position for actuating the lollipop to its upward position relative to the case.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the present invention provides a lollipop stick 10 which splits and is made of a flexible bendable material 12 in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder 30 for supporting the lollipop stick 10 during use, and for storing it in the ring holder 30 during storage. The lollipop stick 10 has a dividable end 14 and a candy retention end 16, wherein the major portion of the stick 10 is dividable into two elongated halves 18 and 20 by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder 30 which bends the stick halves for reduction in size for storage. The ring holder 30 is provided with a separation device 32. causing separation of the two elongated halves 18 and 20, and for bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation for storage. This results from contact with the inner walls 34 of the ring holder 30.
The ring holder 30 has a circular hollow ring section 42 with circular inner walls 34 for guiding and bending the elongated halves 18 and 20 along the walls when the lollipop stick is being inserted into the ring section 42 for storage. The ring holder 30 is also provided with a separation device 32, which causes the separation of the elongated lollipop into stick halves 18 and 20, and the bending of the halves by at least 180 degrees is caused by the inner walls 34 of the ring holder 30 during the insertion operation. This results from contact with the inner walls 34 of the ring holder 30, as shown in figure 1.
The candy 50 is firmly attached to the candy retention end 16, wherein the stick 10 is retained in the divided and bent configuration for storage, when it is in the hollow ring
section 42. The ring holder 30 is also provided with a reunification device 60, whereby on opening of the ring holder 30 and withdrawal of the stick halves and candy 50, then the two elongated stick halves 18 and 20 pass through the reunification device 60 and are firmly rejoined to thereby form a substantially straight rigid stick 10 for supporting the candy 50 during consumption.
Figure 5 is a front view of the lollipop ring holder 30 in combination with a lollipop cover 70 for storage of the lollipop stick, shown in the open configuration, with the 2 legs of the lollipop stick closed and ready for insertion into the ring holder 30. The cover 70 is shown in the open configuration. After insertion of the lollipop stick 10 and candy 50 into the cover 70, the top 72 of the cover 70 is closed for storage,
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the lollipop ring holder 30 showing the lollipop stick inserted into the ring for storage , and mounted thereon for use and consumption.
Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the lollipop and ring holder 30 being inserted into a two-part case 80 for storage. The case 80 has a lower section 82 for receiving the ring holder 30, and an upper cover section 84 which closes the case 80 for storage of the ring holder 30.
Figure 8 shows the divided stick 10 having stick halves 18 and 20.
Figure 9 shows a perspective view of the two sections of the lollipop stick 10 being inserted along the walls 104 and 106 of a circular case 100 for storage of the lollipop stick 10, and also shows the separating device 102 on the bottom of the case 100.
SECOND EMBODIMENT
As shown in Figures 10 to 16, the present invention also discloses another embodiment, including a capsule 100 having a bottom section 102 and an upper cover section 104, wherein bottom section 102 includes a separating device 1 10, having two separating sections 1 12 and 1 14, and a center opening 1 16 for receiving the lollipop stick 120.
As shown in Figures 10 to 12, as the lollipop stick 120 is inserted in the center opening 1 16, the lollipop stick 120 is divided into two stick halves 122 and 124, wherein stick half 122 is received within separating section 1 12, and wherein stick half 124 is received within separating section 1 14. The cover 104 can then be placed over bottom section 102 to close capsule 100.
As shown in Figures 13 to 15, there is a ring holder 130 having the ring section 132, the fiat section 134, and the hole 136 for receiving and holding the lollipop stick 120. Ring holder 130 is then placed within capsule 100, and it is placed sideways so the ring section 132 may surround stick 120, as shown in Figures 14 and 15.
THIRD EMBODIMENT
As shown in Figures 17 to 20, the present invention also discloses another embodiment including a lollipop holder 200 having a capsule 202 for holding a lollipop and stick 210. The capsule 202 has a bottom section 204 and a cover section 206, for receiving the lollipop and stick 210.
The lollipop holder 200 also includes a semi-circular shaped support member 220 which is slidably connected to two actuating members 222 and 224 which move relative to support member 220. As shown in Figure 18, the opposite side 230 of support member 220 includes channels 232 and 234 for receiving lollipop stick halves 212 and 214. Support member 220 also includes a divider for separating the lollipop stick 210 into the stick halves 212 and 214.
As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the actuating members 222 and 224 are pivotally mounted on pins 226 and 228 for moving the actuating members 222 and 224 to the left or right. The actuating members 222 and 224 also have finger receiving holes 236 and 238 for receiving fingers of the operator or user to actuate the members 222 and 224 to the left or right to raise or lower the lollipop stick 210. As shown in Figure 20, the lollipop stick 210 has been raised upwardly and the stick halves 212 and 214 have been moved out of the channels 232 and 234, and the stick halves 212 and 214 have been reunited into an integral stick 210.
In this manner, the lollipop and stick 210 can be stored in capsule 202, or they can be moved upwardly and out of the lower capsule section 204.
OPERATION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a simple way to hold and mount a lollipop stick and lollipop during use, as well as a simple way for separating the lollipop stick into its halves and bending them for storing them in a ring holder or circular case. In this manner, the present invention provides a compact device for easy storage and a simple structure for keeping the lollipop clean during the use and storage operations.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
An advantage of the present invention is ro provide a lollipop stick made of a flexible material in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and holding a lollipop stick during use, and to provide a ring holder section having a storage ring section for the lollipop stick. The lollipop stick has a dividable end and a candy retention end, wherein the major portion of the stick is dividable into two elongated halves by insertion into the compact lollipop ring holder section for storage.
The present invention has also provided the advantage of a ring holder section with a separation device, causing separation of the two elongated stick halves, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves with the inner walls of the ring holder section.
The present invention has also provided the advantage of a ring holder having a circular hollow ring section which is also provided with a separation device, causing separation of the elongated stick halves along the walls of the ring section, and bending the halves by at least 180 degrees, during the insertion operation. This results from contact between the stick halves of the inner walls of the ring holder section,
The present invention has also provided the advantage of a reunification device, whereby on opening of the ring holder and withdrawal of the candy, then the two elongated stick halves pass through the reunification device and are firmly rejoined to thereby form a substantially straight rigid stick supporting the candy.
The present invention has also provided the advantage of obviating the disadvantages
of prior art lollipop vending methods and to provide a stick which can be bent more than 180° when inserted into a compact ring holder and will regain its original straight and substantially rigid form when removed from said ring holder.
The present invention has also provided the advantage of a compact lollipop ring holder, which accepts the lollipop while sharply bending the stick thereof, the ring holder being available to the consumer and serving as a storage device for a partly consumed lollipop.
A latitude of modification, change and substitution is intended in the foregoing disclosure, and in some instances, some features of the invention will be employed without a corresponding use of other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the spirit and scope of the invention herein.
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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1 ) A lollipop stick made of a bendable material which splits into stick halves, in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and supporting the lollipop stick during use, and for storage of said bent and split lollipop stick, comprising:
a) said lollipop stick is provided with a di vidable end and a candy retention end;
b) the major portion of said stick being dividable into two elongated halves by insertion into a compact lollipop ring holder for storage, wherein said ring holder is provided with a separation device, causing separation of said elongated halves and bending them at least 180 degrees during said insertion resulting from contact with inner walls of said ring holder to thereby reduce their size for storage;
c) said ring holder having a hollow ring section for receiving each of the stick halves for storage and a removable cover section for covering said lollipop stick and said candy;
d) said stick halves being retained in said divided and bent configuration, when in said storage section of said ring holder; and
e) said compact lollipop ring holder being further provided with a reunification device, whereby on opening of said ring holder section and the withdrawal of said two elongated stick halves which pass through said reunification device and are firmly rejoined to thereby re-form a substantially straight rigid stick for supporting said candy.
2) A lollipop stick made of a bendable material which splits into stick halves, in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and supporting the lollipop stick during use, and for storage of said bent and split lollipop stick, comprising:
a) said lollipop stick is provided with a dividable end and a candy retention end;
b) the major portion of said stick being dividable into two elongated halves by insertion into a compact lollipop ring holder for storage, wherein said ring holder is provided with a separation device, causing separation of said elongated halves and bending them at least 180 degrees during said insertion resulting from contact with inner walls of said ring holder to thereby reduce their size for storage;
c) said ring holder having a hollow ring section for receiving each of the stick halves for storage;
d) said stick halves being retained in said divided and bent configuration, when in said storage section of said ring holder;
e) said compact lollipop ring holder being further provided with a reunification device, whereby on opening of said ring holder section and the withdrawal of said two elongated stick halves which pass through said reunification device and are firmly rejoined to thereby re-form a substantially straight rigid stick for supporting said candy; and f) an outer case for receiving and storing said ring holder, said lollipop stick, and said candy; said outer case having a cover section that opens and closes to remove
the ring holder and said lollipop stick.
3) A lollipop stick made of a bendable material which splits into stick halves, in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and supporting the lollipop stick during use, and for storage of said bent and split lollipop stick, comprising:
a) said lollipop stick is provided with a dividable end and a candy retention end:
b) the major portion of said stick being dividable into two elongated halves by insertion into a compact lollipop ring holder for storage, wherein said ring holder is provided with a separation device, causing separation of said elongated halves and bending them at least 180 degrees during said insertion resulting from contact with inner walls of said ring holder to thereby reduce their size for storage;
c) said stick halves being retained in said divided and bent configuration, when in said storage section of said ring holder;
d) said compact lollipop ring holder being further provided with a reunification device, whereby on opening of said ring holder section and the withdrawal of said two elongated stick halves which pass through said reunification device and are firmly rejoined to thereby re-form a substantially straight rigid stick for supporting said candy; and e) an outer storage case having an internal support for said lollipop stick; and a separation device for dividing said stick into stick halves, and the inner walls of said outer case for guiding said stick halves relative to the outer walls for storing said lollipop stick and said candy.
4) A capsule for holding and storing a lollipop stick made of a bendable material which splits into stick halves, in combination with a compact lollipop ring holder for mounting and supporting the lollipop stick during use, and for storage of said bent and split lollipop stick, comprising:
a) a capsule having a lower capsule section 102 and an upper cover section
104, said lower capsule section 102 including a separating device 1 10, having two separating sections 1 12 and 1 14, and a center opening for receiving the lollipop stick 120;
b) said separating device 1 10 separating the lollipop stick 120 into two stick halves 122 and 124 as it passes through the center opening 116, wherein the stick half 122 is received within separating section 1 12, and wherein stick half 124 is received within separating section 1 14;
c) said lollipop stick is provided with a dividable end and a candy retention end;
d) said separating device 1 10 causing separation of said elongated halves and bending them at least 180 degrees during said insertion into said lower capsule section to thereby reduce their size for storage;
e) said stick halves 122 and 124 being retained in said divided and bent configuration, when in said storage section of said lower capsule section; and
f) said compact capsule being further provided with a reunification device, whereby on the withdrawal of said two elongated stick halves 122 and 124 which pass
through said reunification device, they are firmly rejoined to thereby re-form a substantially straight rigid stick for supporting said candy.
5) A capsule for holding and storing a lollipop stick made of a bendable material which splits into stick halves, in combination with a device for mounting and supporting the lollipop stick during use, and the capsule for storage of said bent and split lollipop stick, comprising:
a) a capsule having a lower capsule section 102 and an upper cover section
104;
b) a mounting device for supporting said lower capsule section 102. said mounting device including a separating device 1 10, having two separating sections 1 12 and 1 14, and a center opening for receiving the lollipop stick 120;
c) said separating device 1 10 for separating the lollipop stick 120 into two stick halves 122 and 124 as it passes through the center opening 1 16, wherein the stick half 122 is received within separating section 1 12, and wherein stick half 124 is received within separating section 1 14;
d) said lollipop stick is provided with a dividable end and a candy retention end;
e) said separating device 1 10 causing separation of said elongated halves and bending them at least 180 degrees during said insertion into said separating device 1 10 to thereby reduce their size for storage;
f) said stick halves 122 and 124 being retained in said divided and bent configuration, when in said storage section of said lower capsule section;
g) said compact capsule being further provided with a reunification device, whereby on the withdrawal of said two elongated stick halves 122 and 124 which pass through said reunification device, they are firmly rejoined to thereby re-form a substantially straight rigid stick for supporting said candy;
h) said mounting device having two pivot pins 226 and 228 for pivotally mounting two actuating members 222 and 224, said actuating members having finger receiving holes 236 and 238 for receiving fingers of the user to move the actuating members 222 and 224 to the left or right which move the stick halves relative to the separating sections 1 12 and 1 14, in order to raise or lower the lollipop stick relative to said capsule; and
i) said lollipop and stick being stored in said capsule in a first position and being moved to a second position our of said capsule for being used.
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