Patent ID: 7451890
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: B43M

Abstract:
1. A self righting device comprising: a substantially hollow container having a generally spherical shell with a top portion, an opposing bottom portion, a generally spherical inner cavity extending therebetween for retaining objects therein, and a means for biasing the container into a substantially upright orientation, graphical or advertising material being imprinted on said top portion for providing advertising or promotion; said container defining only one opening on said bottom portion thereof, said opening being permanently exposed to an exterior of the device and extending into the spherical inner cavity for providing access thereto; and said biasing means comprising a single weighted ballast eccentrically disposed in a predetermined position inside the container adjacent said opening so as to urge the container into the substantially upright orientation such that said opening is located at the lowermost point of the container adjacent said bottom portion thereof, and the graphical or advertising material is visible when the container is positioned in the substantially upright orientation.