Device and method for depositing liquid on an object

Abstract

A device is provided comprising a body, at least one fluid reservoir supported by the body, at least one drawing mechanism supported by the body and in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, which delivers liquid from the liquid reservoir to the surface of the body through one or more apertures in the device. The liquid can be deposited onto an object by contacting that object with the device. Set or games comprising the device are also provided.

1 . A device comprising a body, at least one fluid reservoir supported by the body, at least one drawing mechanism supported by the body and in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, which delivers liquid from the liquid reservoir to the surface of the body through one or more apertures in the device.  
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid reservoir is disposable.  
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid reservoir comprises flexible walls.  
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the drawing mechanism comprises a pump.  
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the drawing mechanism is manually actuated.  
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one liquid reactive material.  
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the drawing mechanism is electronically activated.  
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising electronics which are separate from the drawing mechanism.  
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the electronics generate sound and/or light.  
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid reservoir is replaceable and contained within the striking portion.  
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the liquid reservoir is replaced by replacing the striking portion.  
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device simulates an item selected from the group consisting of a sword, knife, spear, javelin, mace, morningstar, axe, staff, nunchaku, sai blade, hammer, club and lance, or a character carrying such an item.  
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the liquid reactive material comprises a substance which changes electrical characteristics, changes color, or loses or gains opacity when contacted with a liquid.  
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the liquid reactive material comprises a liquid-responsive switch.  
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the liquid reactive material comprises a pH indicator.  
     
     
         16 . A set or game comprising at least one device of  claim 1 .  
     
     
         17 . The set or game of  claim 16 , further comprising at least one article to be worn or carried by a user.  
     
     
         18 . The set or game of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one article to be worn or carried by a user is at least one selected from the group consisting of articles worn on the torso, articles worn on the feet or legs, articles worn on the head, articles worn on the hands, articles worn on the arms and articles worn on the face.  
     
     
         19 . The set or game of  claim 16 , further comprising at least one free-standing, indepently-moving or randomly-appearing item.  
     
     
         20 . The set or game of  claim 17 , wherein the article comprises at least one liquid reactive material.  
     
     
         21 . The set or game of  claim 19 , wherein the item comprises at least one liquid reactive material.  
     
     
         22 . The set or game of  claim 16 , further comprising instructions for use.  
     
     
         23 . The set or game of  claim 16 , wherein the game simulates combat.  
     
     
         24 . A method of playing a game, comprising the steps of: 
 (1) providing at least two devices of  claim 1 , or at least one device of  claim 1  and a further item;    (2) contacting one of the devices with the striking portion of the other, such that water is deposited from the striking portion onto the struck device, or contacting the further item with the striking portion of the at least one device; and    (3) optionally repeating step (1).    
     
     
         25 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is fabricated in the shape of a robot.