[0001] The present invention relates to a novel design of cap for bottles, containers and
the like and, in particular, for an aerosol can for so-called "Silly String".
[0002] Silly string is liquid polymer material which when it is sprayed from an aerosol
can through a small nozzle forms lengths of string. It is widely used at parties and
festive occasions, and in such circumstances it is found amusing and enjoyed by adults
and children alike.
[0003] As with most aerosol products the silly string aerosol can is provided with a cap
which snap fits over the top of the aerosol can. The cap prevents the nozzle from
being depressed, which causes the contents of the aerosol can to be expressed, whilst
the aerosol can is in storage, or display in a shop of simply not in use. To use the
aerosol can the cap is simply pulled off and the nozzle depressed.
[0004] Various designs of cap are known to achieve the required snap fit over the aerosol
can. However, all known caps are strictly utilitarian in nature.
[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide a cap for a bottle, container,
aerosol or the like which has amusement value.
[0006] According to the present invention there is provided a cap for a bottle, container,
aerosol of the like which comprises a party blower.
[0007] Preferably, the cap and the party blower are formed as a single piece unit. However,
if design constraints militate against this the two may be formed separately and subsequently
joined together.
[0008] A party blower comprises a tube with a reed inside. When one blows into the tube
the reed vibrates and makes a noise.
[0009] It will be understood that a cap, particularly for a fun product such as a silly
string aerosol can, which incorporates a party blower in its design will be greatly
enjoyed and appreciated. Party blowers and silly string are frequently found together
at festive occasions. The present invention incorporates the party blower into the
silly string product.
[0010] An embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example,
with reference to the accompanying drawing which shows a sectional view of a cap for
an aerosol can which incorporates in the top a party blower.
[0011] Referring to the drawing there is shown a cap 1 for an aerosol can (not shown) having
a party blower 2 in the top thereof. The cap 1 is of conventional design in that it
snap fits over the top of an aerosol can. The party blower consists of a tube with
a reed inside which vibrates to make a noise when one blows through the tube.
[0012] The cap 1 and party blower 2 are formed together as a single piece unit. However,
they can be formed separately and then joined together.
1. A cap for a bottle, container, aerosol or the like in combination with a party blower.
2. A combination according to claim 1, wherein the party blower and the cap are formed
as a single piece unit.
3. A combination according to claim 1, wherein the cap and the party blower are formed
separately and subsequently joined together.
4. A combination according to any preceding claim wherein the party blower extends outwardly
from the top of the cap.
