Patent ID: 6009649
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
A promotional amusement device comprising in combination,an elongate handle member forming an upper handle chamber having an open top end and a lower handle chamber terminating in a base,a tube element having an upper end and a lower end, said tube element being positioned within said lower handle chamber and moveable between an open extended position and a closed nested position from within said lower handle chamber,said upper end of said tube element provided with a top cap affixed thereto and adapted to enclose said open top end of said upper handle chamber,a transparent stretchable boot having a lower end secured within said upper handle chamber and overlying said top cap,said boot being moveable between a nested storage position within said upper handle chamber and a fully stretched open position, in response to movement of said tube element,means for affecting movement and springing said tube element between the closed nested position and the open extended position,means for lockingly engaging said tube element in the closed nested position and being releasable to permit said tube element to be extended into the open extended position by said means for springing said tube element,said lower handle chamber provided with a light source and a power means for energizing said light source and including a switch means for alternately energizing and de-energizing said light source,said handle, boot and top cap each being adapted to carry imprinted promotional indicia, whereby upon the movement of said tube element and boot to the fully stretched open position, the indicia is displayed and upon activation of said light source, said indicia is lighted.