CA2417284A1 - Connecting device - Google Patents

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CA2417284A1
CA2417284A1 CA002417284A CA2417284A CA2417284A1 CA 2417284 A1 CA2417284 A1 CA 2417284A1 CA 002417284 A CA002417284 A CA 002417284A CA 2417284 A CA2417284 A CA 2417284A CA 2417284 A1 CA2417284 A1 CA 2417284A1
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connector
glow stick
display area
glow
engaging members
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Robert Bryant
Greg Dombowsky
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GLOW STORE Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F21/00—Mobile visual advertising
    • G09F21/02—Mobile visual advertising by a carrier person or animal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C15/00—Other forms of jewellery
    • A44C15/0015—Illuminated or sound-producing jewellery
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21K—NON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21K2/00—Non-electric light sources using luminescence; Light sources using electrochemiluminescence
    • F21K2/06—Non-electric light sources using luminescence; Light sources using electrochemiluminescence using chemiluminescence
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/20—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising with luminescent surfaces or parts
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/45—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock]
    • Y10T24/45225—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock] including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith
    • Y10T24/45958—Plural distinct cavities or projections
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/45—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock]
    • Y10T24/45225—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock] including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith
    • Y10T24/45984—Cavity having specific shape

Abstract

A connector (10) for glow sticks having first and second engaging members (14,16) for engaging first and second ends of a glow st ick (50) . Positione d above the engaging members (14,16) is a d isplay area (22) for the display o f advertising or other information. The engaging members (14,16) are typically shaped to fit t he generally cylindrical glow stick. The ends of the glow stick (50) are inserted into the engaging members (14,16), allowing the glow stick to function as a necklace or bracelet while displaying advertising, fo r example the logo of the sponsor of an event the user is attending.

Claims (10)

1. A connector for a glow stick having first and second ends, comprising:
(a) a first engaging member for receiving a glow stick end;
(b) a second engaging member for receiving a glow stick end;
(c) a display area for displaying information, said display area .
2. The connector of claim 1 wherein said connector first and second ends are of a cylindrical shape.
3. The connector of one of claims 1 or 2 wherein said connector first and second ends are opposed.
4. The connector of one of claims 1 to 3 wherein said display area is centered at the midpoint between said connector first and second ends.
5. The connector of one of claims 1 to 4 wherein said display area comprises a pendant.
6. The connector of one of claims 1 to 4 wherein said display area displays advertising.
7. The connector of one of claims 1 to 6 wherein the interior of said engaging members is cone shaped.
8. The connector of one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the interior of engaging members has a plurality of discrete diameters.
9. A connector for a glow stick having first and second ends, comprising:
(a) means for engaging the glow stick first and second ends; and (b) means for displaying information.
10. A method of displaying advertising with a glow stick having a first end and a second end, comprising:
(a) providing a glow stick connector having first and second engaging members to receive respective glow stick ends and a display area imprinted with an advertisement.
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US22502800P 2000-07-25 2000-07-25
US60/225,028 2000-07-25
PCT/CA2001/001079 WO2002007556A2 (en) 2000-07-25 2001-07-25 Connector for glow sticks

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