Novelty device and method for producing sound upon the breaking of a bubble

Abstract

A system and method of activating an electronic device upon the popping of soap film bubble. A handheld novelty assembly is provided that houses the electronic device. A plurality of conductive elements are provided that are exposed on the exterior of the novelty assembly. The electronic device within the novelty assembly is activated when an electrical connection is completed between any of the plurality of conductive elements. Soap film bubbles are created. The soap film bubbles are popped by bringing at least some of said plurality of conductive elements in contact with the soap film bubbles. The soap film bubbles creates an electrical connection between the conductive elements at the bubble contact and pop against the conductive elements.

1 . A method of activating an electronic device, said method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a plurality of conductive elements that are electrically interconnected with said electronic device;    activating said electronic device when an electrical connection is completed between any of said plurality of conductive elements;    providing soap film bubbles; and    bringing at least some of said plurality of conductive elements in contact with soap film bubbles, wherein said soap film bubbles creates said electrical connection between any of said plurality of conductive elements that are touch simultaneously by said soap film bubble.    
   
   
       2 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of conductive elements are disposed upon at least one probe.  
   
   
       3 . The method according to  claim 2 , wherein said step of bringing at least some of said plurality of conductive elements in contact with soap film bubbles, includes prodding said soap film bubbles with said at least one probe in an attempt to break said soap film bubbles.  
   
   
       4 . The method according to  claim 2 , wherein said step of providing a plurality of conductive elements that are electrically interconnected with said electronic device, includes proving a handheld housing that contains said electronic device, wherein said at least one said probe protrudes from said handheld housing.  
   
   
       5 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said electrical device produces sound when activated.  
   
   
       6 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said electrical device is selected from a group consisting of sound generators, lights, motors, displays, solenoids and logic circuits.  
   
   
       7 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said step of activating said electronic device includes providing an activation circuit that is triggered when at least some of said plurality of conductive elements are in contact with soap film bubbles.  
   
   
       8 . The method according to  claim 7 , further including the step of having said activation circuit activate said electronic device for a predetermined period of time once said activation circuit is triggered.  
   
   
       9 . The method according to  claim 4 , wherein said step of providing soap film bubbles, includes providing a bubble wand and bubble soap within said handheld housing.  
   
   
       10 . A method of popping soap film bubbles, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a handheld device having a housing and at least one probe that extends outwardly from said housing, wherein said at least one probe supports a plurality of exposed conductive elements;    providing an electronic device within said housing that activates when a circuit is completed between any two of said exposed conductive elements;    bringing said at least one probe into contact with said soap film bubbles wherein said at least one probe pops said soap film bubbles and said soap film bubbles momentarily complete a circuit between said exposed conductive elements, therein activating said electronic device.    
   
   
       11 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein said electrical device produces sound when activated.  
   
   
       12 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein said electrical device is selected from a group consisting of sound generators, lights, motors, displays, solenoids and logic circuits.  
   
   
       13 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein said electronic device includes providing an activation circuit that is triggered when at least some of said plurality of conductive elements are in contact with soap film bubbles.  
   
   
       14 . The method according to  claim 13 , further including the step of having said activation circuit activate said electronic device for a predetermined period of time once said activation circuit is triggered.  
   
   
       15 . The method according to  claim 10 , further including the step of providing a bubble wand and bubble soap within said handheld housing.  
   
   
       16 . A novelty device, comprising: 
 a housing containing an electronic device;    a plurality of contact elements that are external of said housing and are coupled to said electronic device, wherein said electronic device is activated when an electrical connection is created between any of said plurality of contact elements;    a bubble blowing wand retained within said housing; and    a supply of bubble blowing liquid retained within said housing.    
   
   
       17 . The device according to  claim 16 , further including an activation circuit that activates said electronic device for a predetermined period of time once an electrical connection is created between any of said plurality of contact elements.