Sports noisemaker

Abstract

A noisemaker having a handle with a head at one end with a device for making noise inside the head or handle. The noisemaker also has a strap that functions as a tether or a necklace that can be placed around the user's wrist or neck to keep the noisemaker from being dropped or lost, for example while cheering, eating or drinking. The head and/or the handle is hollow so that candy or other food items, keys, clothing, money or other items may be stored inside. The noisemaking device includes one or more bells, a whistle, or an electronic device. The outer surface of the head preferably has the shape of an item related to a sporting event.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A noisemaker comprising a shell having a head portion and a handle portion connected to the head portion, means for making noise contained in the shell, and a strap connected to the shell; wherein the shell is hollow and has an accessible interior.  
     
     
         2 . A noisemaker as set forth in    claim 1   , wherein the handle portion is detachable from the head portion to provide access to the interior of the shell.  
     
     
         3 . A noisemaker as set forth in    claim 1   , wherein the handle portion is detachably connected to the head portion with a threaded connection.  
     
     
         4 . A noisemaker as set forth in    claim 1   , wherein the means for making noise is a noisemaking device at least partially contained within the head portion.  
     
     
         5 . A noisemaker as set forth in    claim 1   , wherein the means for making noise is located inside the head portion.  
     
     
         6 . A noisemaker as set forth in    claim 5   , wherein the means for making noise includes a plurality of bells.  
     
     
         7 . A noisemaker as set forth in    claim 1   , wherein the strap is at least approximately sixteen inches long.  
     
     
         8 . A noisemaker as set forth in    claim 1   , wherein the head portion has a maximum dimension of approximately three and a half inches and the handle portion generally has a cylindrical shape with a length of approximately seven inches and a diameter of approximately two inches.