Patent ID: 6416097
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: A01K,B07B

Abstract:
A toy for children to use with sand, comprising, a handle portion and a scoop portion, said handle portion defining a housing, a battery powered vibrator mounted in said housing for effecting selective vibration of said scoop portion, a switch in said handle portion for selectively activating said vibrator, said scoop portion having walls for retaining the sand and a bottom extending between said walls, said bottom including an open frame and a template, said template being removably and replaceably mounted in said open frame and having openings of a predetermined pattern and size for the discharge of sand therethrough upon activation of said vibrator, said open frame including a support flange and a ridge for supporting said template in a fixed position, and including a latch mechanism for releasably retaining said template in said open frame.