Class Information
Number: 472/51
Name: Amusement devices > For perpetrating practical joke or initiation ceremony
Description: Amusement device comprising an apparently well-known and apparently innocuous device which operates or appears to operate in a well-known manner; which device, however, further includes a hidden function for producing a surprising or unexpected effect or sensation (in the nature of a gag or practical joke) upon an unsuspecting person (i.e., upon a person unacquainted with the hidden function of the device) who attempts to examine or use the device in the conventional manner for which it appears to be intended.
Sub-classes under this class:
Patents under this class:
| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7192331 |
Figure kicking toy |
Mar. 20, 2007 |
| 6582314 |
Attachment for a motor vehicle |
Jun. 24, 2003 |
| 6468126 |
Pop-up device |
Oct. 22, 2002 |
| 6293874 |
User-operated amusement apparatus for kicking the user's buttocks |
Sep. 25, 2001 |
| 6241620 |
Simulated shattered glass novelty device and method of use |
Jun. 5, 2001 |
| 5928085 |
Novelty gas dispensing nozzle attachment |
Jul. 27, 1999 |
| 5842903 |
Novelty noise making, odor generating apparatus |
Dec. 1, 1998 |
| 5624320 |
Flower presentation device |
Apr. 29, 1997 |
| 5527222 |
Balloon popping device |
Jun. 18, 1996 |
| 5399122 |
Balloon with accompanying helium supplying cartridge |
Mar. 21, 1995 |
| 5389030 |
Inflatable novelty device |
Feb. 14, 1995 |
| 5385344 |
Modular device for playing pranks |
Jan. 31, 1995 |
| 5377380 |
Simulated vehicle headlight wipers |
Jan. 3, 1995 |
| 5188565 |
Novelty device and method of using same |
Feb. 23, 1993 |
| 4946745 |
Novelty statue |
Aug. 7, 1990 |
| 4936582 |
Golf club |
Jun. 26, 1990 |
| 4877251 |
Putting device |
Oct. 31, 1989 |
| 4786048 |
Novelty item |
Nov. 22, 1988 |
| 4422633 |
Simulated wheel immobilizing apparatus |
Dec. 27, 1983 |
| 4363479 |
Magic container |
Dec. 14, 1982 |
| 4259806 |
Walking toy |
Apr. 7, 1981 |
| 3944691 |
Decorative assembly or toy |
Mar. 16, 1976 |
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