Patent Publication Number: US-9839858-B1

Title: Bottle cap spinning device

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon. 
     The present invention is directed to a bottle cap spinning device and method of operation that operates in combination of: a spinning toy for entertainment; a container for containing a liquid, candy, or medicine; and an edible component for consumption. 
     The inventor of the present invention has extensive experience with toys, and especially traditional mechanical toys. The inventor recognized that in the modern world, children are more prone to playing with digital games than with physical products. The inventor realized that he somehow had to again teach a child to play with physical products, for physical products develop coordination and physical skills that a digital game could never offer the child. 
     He remembered that in his youth he played with a toy that is similar to the toy described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,161,154 that was issued to I. Gertler. A simple toy that allowed children to grasp the extremities of a toy and manipulate the toy so that the toy could spin along a central axis. The toy was manipulated by the child in the manner described in the Gertler patent. The present invention uses at least a portion of the mechanism of the Gertler patent. 
     The inventor recognized a problem in that the spinning motion of the toy required mechanical energy to operate efficiently. The inventor knew that when a cord was twisted in a first direction, torque and momentum were built up within the cord. And when the cord was released, the momentum forced the cord to twist in an opposite direction. 
     The inventor decided to use this phenomena to enable a hub, including an edible member, to move along the length of the cord from extreme ends of the toy. The cord could also be drawn taut or slackened to change the angular and linear velocity of the spinning middle portion and edible member. This manipulation of the cord provided a challenging exercise that enhanced motor skills and provided entertainment. 
     The inventor recognized another problem in that the toy had to be more alluring for a child, going beyond just a spinning toy. The inventor devised a manner of introducing a physical spinning toy to a child in a manner in which the child would not be led to believe that he was being forced to play with a physical product. The physical product would then serve to increase the child&#39;s motor skills. 
     By housing an edible member, such as candy or gum, in the center of the toy and allowing the edible member to spin, the child would be swayed fascinated by the spinning motion and the edible member; thereby causing the child to purchase the toy. Further, after the edible member is consumed, the inventor believes that the child would eventually use the dispenser as a toy. The inventor further decided to add a bottle that coupled to the spinning toy. Thus, a liquid could also be stored for consumption. This would further enhance the possibilities of the device. 
     For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for an edible spinning device that provides: a spinning toy for entertainment; a container for containing candy or medicine; and an edible component for consumption. 
     Spinning toys and candy surprises have been utilized in the past; yet none with the characteristics of the present invention. See U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,804,260; 2,161,154; and 7,531,197. 
     For the foregoing reasons, there is an edible spinning device and method of operation that is configured into a multi-functional spinning toy, storage container, and edible component. Specifically, the device is configured to operate as: 1) a spinning toy for providing entertainment and developing motor skills; 2) a container for containing a liquid, a candy, and a medicine; and 3) an edible component for consuming a portion of the device. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present invention describes a bottle cap spinning device that offers multi-functionality, including operation as: a bottle for storing liquids; a bottle cap for capping the bottle; a bottle cap for containing an edible member; and a bottle cap with spinning interactive components for providing entertainment and developing motor skills. 
     In one embodiment, the bottle cap spinning device provides a bottle for containing and consuming a liquid. The bottle cap spinning device also provides a simple to operate bottle cap that detachably caps the bottle. The bottle cap is unique in that it is multi-functional: capping a bottle, containing a candy or medicine, and operating as a spinning toy. 
     The bottle cap easily separates into a proximal cylinder, a distal cylinder, and a hub that is disposed between the cylinders. The proximal cylinder, the distal cylinder, and the hub are configured to both, come together to form the bottle cap, or separate to operate as a spinning toy. 
     In one embodiment, the proximal cylinder, the distal cylinder, and the hub combine to form a useful container to enable candy and medicine to be stored, carried, filled, and dispensed. A gate in the proximal cylinder regulates access to the candy and medicine. In another embodiment, the proximal cylinder, the distal cylinder, and the hub separate to form a spinning toy that spins the hub about a cord, while oscillating between the cylinders. The angular and linear velocity of the hub is controlled through manipulation of the cord. 
     The cord passes through a channel in the hub to connect the proximal cylinder to the distal cylinder. While being carried on the cord, the hub may be rotatably manipulated between the proximal cylinder and the distal cylinder. The hub oscillates between leveraging the torque generated from twisting the cord, and releasing momentum from the twisted cord to spin towards extreme ends of the bottle cap. The torque and released momentum generated by the cord creates a spinning and linear motion across the hub. The cord is manipulated through rotation of the cylinders. An angular velocity and a linear velocity of the spinning hub can be regulated through manipulation of the cord. 
     An edible member at least partially encapsulates the hub. The edible member may be consumed before or after playing with the device. The edible member also adds weight to the hub for increased angular and linear velocity. 
     In one embodiment, the device comprises a bottle for containing and dispensing a liquid. The bottle is defined by a wide end and a narrow end. The narrow end of the bottle terminates at an opening having a rim. The rim may be threaded or may have a flange for coupling to the bottle cap. 
     In another embodiment, the device comprises a bottle cap defined by a cavity for containing a candy or a medicine. The bottle cap separates into a proximal cylinder, a distal cylinder, and a hub. The proximal cylinder is defined by an outer wall, an inner wall, a cap end, a first cord end, a first platform, and a capping member. 
     The inner wall of the proximal cylinder is configured to detachably attach to the rim of the bottle, either through a rotatable engagement or a friction fit engagement. The inner wall and the outer wall are disposed in a spaced-apart relationship that forms a gap. The first platform is disposed perpendicularly across the inner wall. The first platform forms a foundation for anchoring to the cord. A first anchor may be disposed at the first platform. The capping member is disposed to extend from the first platform towards the cap end of the proximal cylinder. The capping member has a frustoconical shape that fills the opening of the bottle and creates a seal that inhibits passage of liquid from the bottle. 
     The distal cylinder is defined by a continuous sidewall, a distal end, a second cord end, and a second platform. The continuous sidewall forms a generally circular shape. The second platform is disposed perpendicularly across the continuous sidewall. The second platform forms a foundation for anchoring to the cord. A second anchor may be disposed at the second platform. 
     In some embodiments, a gate may be disposed at the capping member of the proximal cylinder. The gate regulates access to the cavity of the bottle cap for accessing or filling the bottling cap with candy or medicine. 
     A hub is disposed between the proximal cylinder and the distal cylinder. The hub may include a hub sidewall and a spoke having at least one channel. The hub sidewall has a generally circular shape and mates with each cylinder from opposite edges of the hub sidewall. In some embodiments, an edible member at least partially encapsulates the hub. The edible member is configured to be edible, and may include a hard candy, a gum, and a licorice. 
     A cord extends between the first anchor at the first platform of the proximal cylinder and the second anchor at the second platform of the distal cylinder. The cord concentrically passes through the channel of the spoke, so as to carry the hub and the edible member, and allow free linear movement of the hub along the length of the cord. 
     The cord may be twisted by rotating the cylinders in a first or second direction. The cord may be twisted in a first direction to generate torque and rotatably carry the hub towards the proximal cylinder. The cord may be twisted in a second direction to release momentum from the generated torque and rotatably carry the hub towards the distal cylinder. 
     In operation of the device as a container, the bottle comprises a cavity for containing a candy, or a medicine, or both. The candy or medicine may be accessed through a gate that forms in the capping member of the proximal cylinder. Additionally, the candy or medicine may be filled into the cavity by separating the bottle cap into the proximal cylinder, distal cylinder, and hub, or depositing the candy or medicine into the gate. 
     In operation of the device as a spinning toy, the cord may be manipulated to twist in two directions. As the cord twists in a first direction, the hub and the edible member rotate and are carried along the length of the cord towards the proximal or distal cylinder, depending on the direction of the twisting by the cord. The twisting action in the first direction creates torque in the cord, which carries the hub and the edible member lengthwise along the cord, either towards the proximal cylinder or towards the distal cylinder. 
     After twisting in the first direction, momentum gained by the cord and the weight of the hub and the edible member force the cord to twist in a second direction; thereby causing the hub and the edible member to move lengthwise along the cord in an opposite direction. The angular velocity and the linear velocity of the hub and the edible member about the cord may be increased by manipulating the cord to draw the cord taut, or decreased by manipulating the cord to slacken the cord. 
     In operation of the device as an edible component, the edible member may be consumed upon separating the cylinders from the hub. The edible member may be consumed before or after playing with the bottle cap spinning device. It is significant to note that the bottle cap continues operating as a container, and the hub, cylinders, and cord continue operating as a spinning toy, even after the edible member has been consumed. 
     In some embodiments, a method for operating an edible spinning device comprises an initial Step of containing a liquid in a bottle. 
     In some embodiments, a Step may include detachably capping the bottle with a bottle cap. A Step comprises containing a candy or a medicine in a cavity of the bottle cap. 
     A further Step includes dispensing the candy or medicine through at least one gate of the bottle cap. Another Step may include separating the bottle cap into a proximal cylinder, a distal cylinder, and a hub, the hub at least partially encapsulated by an edible member. 
     A further Step includes extending a cord between the proximal cylinder and the distal cylinder. Another Step may include passing the cord through a channel in a spoke of the hub. 
     A further Step includes twisting the cord in a first direction to generate torque and rotatably carry the hub towards the proximal cylinder. Another Step may include twisting the cord in a second direction to release momentum from the generated torque and rotatably carry the hub towards the distal cylinder. A final Step comprises consuming the edible member. 
     One objective of the present invention is to provide a bottle cap that serves the multi-purpose of capping a bottle, containing candy or medicine, and operating as a spinning toy. 
     Another objective of the present invention is to provide a bottle that contains a liquid for consumption. 
     Another objective of the present invention is to provide an entertaining spinning toy that is at least partially edible. 
     Another objective of the present invention is to regulate access to the candy or medicine in the bottle cap through a gate. 
     Yet another objective of the present invention is to generate sufficient torque on a cord, such that the hub and the edible member are rotatably carried to the proximal cylinder or the distal cylinder. 
     Yet another objective is to release momentum from the generated torque, such that the hub and the edible member are rotatably carried towards the proximal cylinder or the distal cylinder. 
     Yet another objective is to consume the edible member either after or before playing with the device. 
     Yet another objective is to enable the cord to be manipulated so that the angular velocity and linear velocity of the hub and the edible member are increased or decreased. 
     Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a candy or pill dispenser that converts into a toy after the candy or pill is consumed. 
     Another objective of the present invention is to provide a physical toy to a child that will allow the child to improve his or her motor skills. 
     Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a child with a non-digital toy or game. 
     Other systems, devices, methods, features, and advantages will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the present disclosure, and be protected by the accompanying claims and drawings. 
    
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
       These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and drawings where: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an exemplary bottle cap spinning device; 
         FIGS. 2A and 2B  are sectioned side views of the bottle cap spinning device, where  FIG. 2A  is a side view, and  FIG. 2B  is the section taken along section A-A of  FIG. 2A , detailing the engagement between a bottle and a bottle cap; 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a proximal cylinder from the bottle cap disposed in a vertical disposition; 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the proximal cylinder from the bottle cap disposed in a horizontal disposition; 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of a distal cylinder from the bottle cap disposed in a horizontal disposition; 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of a hub from the bottle cap disposed in a vertical disposition; 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the bottle cap separating into the proximal cylinder, the hub, and the distal cylinder, with a cord carrying the hub; 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view of the bottle cap fully separated into the proximal cylinder, the hub, and the distal cylinder, with a cord carrying the hub; and 
         FIG. 9  is a flowchart of an exemplary method for operating a bottle cap spinning device. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION 
     The present invention is directed to a bottle cap spinning device  100  and method  200  of operation, as referenced in  FIGS. 1-9 . The bottle cap spinning device  100 , hereafter “device  100 ” provides a bottle  102  and a bottle cap  110  that work together to store a liquid, candy, medicine, and an edible member (not shown) for consumption. The bottle cap  110  can also be separated to operate as a spinning toy for entrainment and developing motor skills. 
     In one embodiment, the device  100  is multifunctional, operating as: 1) a container for containing a liquid; 2) a container for containing a candy and a medicine; 3) a spinning toy for providing entertainment and developing motor skills; and 4) an edible component for consuming a portion of the device  100 . Suitable materials for the device  100  may include, without limitation, a rigid polymer, polyurethane, a metal, wood, and fiberglass. 
     As  FIG. 1  illustrates, the device  100 , as used as a container, provides a bottle cap  110  that securely and safely contains candy and medicine for storage, portability, refilling, and dispensing. The candy and medicine may be filled and dispensed through a gate  112  in the bottle cap  110 . The candy and medicine may also be filled and dispensed by disassembling the bottle cap  110 . 
     The bottle cap  110 , when utilized as a spinning toy, separates into multiple components to enable spinning a hub  148  between a proximal cylinder  116  and a distal cylinder  134 . The hub  148  spins about a cord  114  oscillating between the cylinders  116 ,  134 . The hub  148  leverages the torque generated from twisting the cord  114  in a first direction, and releasing momentum from the twisted cord  114  in a second direction to generate angular and linear velocity that enable the hub to spin towards each cylinder  116 ,  134 . Thus, the torque and released momentum generated from twisting the cord  114  creates a spinning motion and a linear motion on the hub  148 . 
     The cord  114  is manipulated through rotation of the proximal and distal cylinders  116 , 134 . The angular velocity and the linear velocity of the hub  148  may be increased or decreased by manipulating the cord  114  through rotation of the cylinders  116 , 134 , i.e., drawing the cord  114  taut or slackening the cord  114 . This manipulation of the cord  114  helps develop motor skills and also provides entertainment as a user attempts to maintain spinning of the hub  148  between the cylinders  116 , 134 . 
     The device  100 , when as used as an edible component, provides an edible member that encapsulates the hub  148 . The edible member may be consumed either before or after playing with the device  100 . The edible member may also be effective for providing weight to increase the angular and linear velocity of the spinning hub  148 . The edible member may include, without limitation, a hard candy, a gum, a chocolate, a medicine, a tablet, and a small toy. 
     As referenced in  FIG. 2A , the device  100  provides a bottle  102  for containing and consuming a liquid. The bottle  102  is defined by a wide end  104  and a narrow end  106 . The wide end  104  is sufficiently wide to form a stable base for supporting the device  100 . The narrow end  106  of the bottle  102  terminates at an opening (not shown) that is sized and dimensioned to enable drinking directly from the bottle  102 . The narrow end  106  of the bottle  102  may have a rim  108 . 
     The bottle  102  is configured to contain a liquid and enable consumption of the liquid directly through the opening at the narrow end  106  of the bottle  102 . Suitable materials for the bottle  102  may include, without limitation, glass, plastic, wood, fiberglass, and a synthetic material. 
     Looking at the sectioned view of  FIG. 2B , the rim  108  at the opening of the narrow end  106  may be threaded or may have a flange. When threaded, the rim  108  rotatably engages a threaded inner wall of a distal cylinder  134  to seal the bottle cap  110  to the bottle  102 . However, the rim  108  may also have a flange that mates with a ridge in a ridged inner wall of the distal cylinder  134 . 
     The device  100  also provides a simple to operate bottle cap  110  that detachably caps the bottle  102 . In this manner, the bottle cap  110  prevents liquid from spilling through the opening. The bottle cap  110  has a generally narrow middle section and a pair of wide extreme ends. In addition to capping the bottle  102 , the bottle cap  110  stores candy or medicine in a cavity. 
     The bottle cap  110  may be separated into a proximal cylinder  116 , a distal cylinder  134 , and a hub  148 . The hub  148  is disposed between the cylinders  116 , 134 . The proximal cylinder  116 , the distal cylinder  134 , and the hub  148  are configured to both, come together to form the bottle cap  110  and provide containing means, or separate to operate as a spinning toy. Thus, the bottle cap  110  serves the multi-purpose of capping the bottle  102 , containing candy or medicine, and operating as a spinning toy. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 3 , the proximal cylinder  116  is defined by an outer wall  118 , an inner wall  120 , a cap end  124 , a first cord end  130 , a first platform (not shown), and a capping member  126 . The proximal cylinder  116  has a generally cylindrical shape. Though in other embodiments, other shapes may be used to accommodate the bottle or alter the spinning toy. 
     The inner wall  120  of the proximal cylinder  116  is configured to detachably attach to the rim  108  of the bottle  102 , either through a rotatable engagement or a friction fit engagement. In one embodiment, the rim  108  is threaded, and the inner wall  120  is threaded, so as to enable rotational coupling and decoupling between the bottle  102  and the bottle cap  110 . 
     As  FIG. 4  illustrates, the inner wall  120  and the outer wall  118  are disposed in a spaced-apart relationship that forms a gap  122 . The outer wall  118  forms a generally circular shape around the inner wall  120 . The first platform is disposed perpendicularly across the inner wall  120 . The first platform forms a foundation for a first end  128  of the cord  114  to anchor to the proximal cylinder  116 . A first anchor (not shown) may be disposed at the first platform to provide the anchoring means. The first anchor may include a U-shaped bolt or other anchoring means known in the art. 
     The capping member  126  is disposed to extend from the first platform towards the cap end  124  of the proximal cylinder  116 . The capping member  126  may have a frustoconical shape that fills the opening of the bottle  102 . In one embodiment, the capping member  126  forms a snug, friction fit engagement with the rim  108  of the narrow end  106  of the bottle  102  to seal the opening. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , the distal cylinder  134  is disposed oppositely the proximal cylinder  116 . The distal cylinder  134  is defined by a continuous sidewall  136 , a distal end  140 , a second cord end  138 , and a second platform  142 . The second platform  142  is disposed perpendicularly across the continuous sidewall  136 . The second platform  142  forms a foundation for enabling a second end  132  of the cord  114  to securely attach to the distal cylinder  134 . A second anchor  144 , similar to the first anchor may be disposed at the second platform  142 . In some embodiments, each cylinder  116 , 134  may have a different color or pattern to provide greater entertainment value. 
     Looking back at  FIG. 3 , a gate  112  may be disposed at the capping member  126  of the proximal cylinder  116 . The gate  112  regulates access to the cavity of the bottle cap  110  for accessing or filling the bottle cap  110  with the candy or medicine. The gate  112  may slide or hinge between an open position and a closed position. The open position enables the candy or the medicine to be dispensed or filled in the cavity of the bottle cap  110 . 
     Turning now to  FIG. 6 , the bottle cap  110  further comprises a hub  148 . The hub  148  is disposed between the proximal cylinder  116  and the distal cylinder  134 . However, when operating as a spin toy, the hub  148  moves freely along the cord  114  towards either one of the cylinders  116 , 134 . The hub  148  has a generally circular shape. The hub  148  comprises a hub sidewall  150  having a pair of opposite edges that detachably engage each cylinder. The hub sidewall  150  and the cylinder walls  118 , 136  may have beveled edges to facilitate connections therebetween. 
     For example, the outer wall  118  of the proximal cylinder  116  has a first beveled edge and the hub sidewall  150  has a second beveled edge that is configured to mate with the first beveled edge of the proximal cylinder  116  in a snap-fit engagement. A spoke  152  extends perpendicularly across the hub sidewall  150 . The spoke  152  may have a generally flat, elongated shape. The hub  148  may include a channel  154  that is sized and dimensioned to enable passage of the cord  114 . 
     In some embodiments, an edible member may at least partially encapsulates the hub  148 . In another embodiment, the edible member forms a thin layer around the hub  148 . The edible member may be chewed or licked for consumption. The edible member also adds weight to the hub  148 , so that the angular velocity and linear velocity of the hub  148  increases during spinning functions. The edible member may include, without limitation, a hard candy, a gum, a chocolate, a medicine, a tablet, and a small toy. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 7 , a cord  114  extends between the first anchor at the first platform of the proximal cylinder  116  and the second anchor  144  at the second platform  142  of the distal cylinder  134 . The cord  114  also passes concentrically through the channel  154  of the spoke  152 , so as to carry the hub  148  and the edible member. Suitable materials for the cord  114  may include, without limitation, a fiber, rubber, polyester, bamboo, and a polymer. 
     Looking at  FIG. 8 , the cord  114  is configured to twist in a first direction so as to generate torque and gain momentum. The momentum on the cord  114  is released when the cord  114  is released, or is forced to twists in the second direction. The hub  148  rotates along the axis of the cord  114 . The hub  148  also moves freely in two directions along the length of the cord  114 . As the cord  114  twists in the first or second direction, the hub  148  is carried in either direction, dependent on the direction of the twisting motion. The cord  114  may be manipulated to alter the linear and angular velocity of the spinning hub  148 . 
     While being carried on the cord  114 , the hub  148  may be rotatably manipulated between the proximal cylinder  116  and the distal cylinder  134  to provide a unique spinning toy. The bottle cap  110  leverage the torque generated from twisting the cord  114  and the momentum released from the cord  114  to create a spinning and linear motion across the hub  148 . The challenge involves maintaining a high velocity spin while carrying the hub between the cylinders  116 , 134 . 
     The cord  114  may be twisted by rotating the cylinders  116 , 134  in a first or second direction. The cord  114  is twisted in a first direction to generate torque and rotatably carry the hub  148  towards the proximal cylinder  116 . The cord  114  is released to twist in a second direction, so as to release momentum from the generated torque and rotatably carry the hub  148  towards the distal cylinder  134 . 
     An edible member at least partially encapsulates the hub  148 . The edible member adds weight to the hub  148  to increase the angular and linear velocity during spinning. The edible member may also be consumed before or after playing with the device  100 . 
     In operation of the device  100  as a container, the bottle  102  contains a liquid. The bottle cap  110  comprises a cavity for containing a candy, or a medicine, or both. The candy or medicine may be accessed through a gate  112  in the capping member  126  of the proximal cylinder  116 . Additionally, the candy or medicine may be filled into the cavity by separating the bottle cap  110  into the proximal cylinder  116 , distal cylinder  134 , and hub  148 , or depositing the candy or medicine into the gate  112 . 
     In operation of the device  100  as a spinning toy, the cord  114  may be manipulated to twist in two directions by rotating the cylinders  116 , 134 . As the cord  114  twists in a first direction, the hub  148  and the edible member rotate and are carried along the length of the cord  114  towards the proximal or distal cylinder  134 , depending on the direction of the twisting by the cord  114 . The twisting action in the first direction creates torque in the cord  114 , which carries the hub  148  and the edible member lengthwise along the cord  114 , either towards the proximal cylinder  116  or towards the distal cylinder  134 . 
     After twisting in the first direction, momentum gained by the cord  114  and the weight of the hub  148  and the edible member, work to twist the cord  114  in a second direction; thereby causing the hub  148  and the edible member to move lengthwise along the cord  114  in an opposite direction. The angular velocity and the linear velocity of the hub  148  and the edible member about the cord  114  may be increased by manipulating the cord  114  to draw the cord taut, or decreased by manipulating the cord to slacken the cord  114 . 
     In operation of the device  100  as an edible component, the edible member may be consumed upon separating the cylinders from the hub  148 . The edible member may be consumed before or after playing with the device  100 . It is significant to note that the bottle cap  110  continues operating as a container, and the hub  148 , cylinders  116 , 134 , and cord  114  continue operating as a spinning toy, even after the edible member has been consumed. 
     As the flowchart of  FIG. 9  references, a method  200  for operating a bottle cap spinning device  100  enables the utilization of a bottle cap spinning device  100  that functions as: a container for a liquid; a container for containing candy or medicine; a spinning toy for entertainment; and an edible component for consumption. In some embodiments, the method  200  comprises an initial Step  202  of containing a liquid in a bottle  102 . The bottle  102  is defined by a wide end  104  and a narrow end  106 . The wide end  104  is sufficiently wide to form a stable base for supporting the device  100 . The narrow end  106  of the bottle  102  terminates at an opening (not shown) that is sized and dimensioned to enable drinking directly from the bottle  102 . The narrow end  106  of the bottle  102  may have a rim  108 . 
     In some embodiments, a Step  204  may include detachably capping the bottle  102  with a bottle cap  110 . The bottle cap  110  detachably caps the bottle  102 . In this manner, the bottle cap  110  prevents liquid from spilling through the opening of the bottle  102 . The bottle cap  110  has a generally narrow middle section and a pair of wide extreme ends. In addition to capping the bottle  102 , the bottle cap  110  stores candy or medicine in a cavity. 
     A Step  206  comprises containing a candy or a medicine in a cavity of the bottle cap  110 . A further Step  208  includes dispensing the candy or medicine through a gate  112  of the bottle cap  110 . The gate can slidably or hingedly open and close to enable access to the cavity. 
     Another Step  210  may include separating the bottle cap  110  into a proximal cylinder  116 , a distal cylinder  134 , and a hub  148 , the hub  148  at least partially encapsulated by an edible member. The bottle cap  110  may be separated into a proximal cylinder  116 , a distal cylinder  134 , and a hub  148 . The hub  148  is disposed between the cylinders  116 , 134 . The proximal cylinder  116 , the distal cylinder  134 , and the hub  148  are configured to both, come together to form the bottle cap  110  and provide containing means, or separate to operate as a spinning toy. Thus, the bottle cap  110  serves the multi-purpose of capping the bottle  102 , containing candy or medicine, and operating as a spinning toy. 
     A further Step  212  includes extending a cord  114  between the proximal cylinder  116  and the distal cylinder  134 . The cord  114  extends between the first anchor at the first platform of the proximal cylinder  116  and the second anchor  144  at the second platform  142  of the distal cylinder  134 . Another Step  214  may include passing the cord  114  through a channel  154  in a spoke  152  of the hub  148 . The cord  114  also passes concentrically through the channel  154  of the spoke  152 , so as to carry the hub  148  and the edible member. 
     A further Step  216  includes twisting the cord in a first direction to generate torque and rotatably carry the hub  148  towards the proximal cylinder  116 . As the cord  114  twists in a first direction, the hub  148  and the edible member rotate and are carried along the length of the cord  114  towards the proximal or distal cylinder  134 , depending on the direction of the twisting by the cord  114 . The twisting action in the first direction creates torque in the cord  114 , which carries the hub  148  and the edible member lengthwise along the cord  114 , either towards the proximal cylinder  116  or towards the distal cylinder  134 . 
     Another Step  218  may include twisting the cord in a second direction to release momentum from the generated torque and rotatably carry the hub  148  towards the distal cylinder  134 . After twisting in the first direction, momentum gained by the cord  114  and the weight of the hub  148  and the edible member, work to twist the cord  114  in a second direction; thereby causing the hub  148  and the edible member to move lengthwise along the cord  114  in an opposite direction. The angular velocity and the linear velocity of the hub  148  and the edible member about the cord  114  may be increased by manipulating the cord  114  to draw the cord taut, or decreased by manipulating the cord to slacken the cord  114 . A final Step  220  comprises consuming the edible member. The edible member may be consumed either before or after playing with the device  100 . 
     While the inventor&#39;s above description contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope, but rather as an exemplification of several preferred embodiments thereof. Many other variations are possible. For example, the device may utilize two middle sphere portions, two hubs, and two edible members adjacent to each other. Accordingly, the scope should be determined not by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.