Combination bottle top beverage dispenser and candy sucker

Abstract

A novelty device formed of the combination of a bottle top beverage dispenser and edible candy material which is attachable to a beverage bottle allowing the consumer to simultaneously enjoy and taste the flavors of the candy and a liquid beverage when the device is sucked upon to withdraw the fluid from the bottle and through the candy.

1 . A novelty device in the form of a combination bottle top beverage dispenser and candy sucker comprising: 
 a base;    a dispensing tube; and    an edible candy material having an upper surface, a bottom surface and a body extending therebetween, the edible candy material being attached on the base and around the dispensing tube so as to enclose the dispensing tube, the dispensing tube including a very small diameter channel running therethrough which permits fluid to be sucked therethrough, but not allowing fluid to be readily poured therethrough.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the channel in the dispensing tube is tapered at one end and enlarged at its opposite dispensing end.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the diameter of the channel is between approximately 1-3 mm.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the base includes an upper surface, an annular sleeve extending downwardly therefrom, the sleeve having internal threads to facilitate connection to a conventional threaded beverage bottle and the upper surface providing a support for the edible candy material.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the dispensing tube includes a series of ribs along the length of its outer surface to facilitate attachment of the edible candy material thereto and preventing erosion of the candy material along the length of the dispensing tube during consumption  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 5  wherein a first rib in the series of ribs is located at and extends slightly beyond the upper surface of the candy material.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the base includes an upper surface with means for preventing the candy material from rotating.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the means for preventing rotating is a series of projections on the base which extend into the candy molded thereon.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said edible material is a hard candy confectionary product.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1  further including a cover which secures to the base and seals the channel in the dispensing tube when secured to the base.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the cover includes a plug which enters the channel of the dispensing tube to prevent fluid flow when secured to the base.  
   
   
       12 . A novelty device in the form of a combination bottle top beverage dispenser and candy sucker comprising: 
 a base;    a dispensing tube; and    an edible candy material having an upper surface, a bottom surface and a body extending therebetween, the edible candy material being attached on the base and around the dispensing tube so as to enclose the dispensing tube, the dispensing tube including a channel running therethrough which permits fluid to be sucked therethrough, but not allowing fluid to be readily poured therethrough; and a cover which attaches to the base to enclose the candy and seal the channel.    
   
   
       13 . A novelty device in the form of a combination bottle top beverage dispenser and candy sucker comprising: 
 a base;    a dispensing tube; and    an edible candy material having an upper surface, a bottom surface and a body extending therebetween, the edible candy material being attached on the base and around the dispensing tube so as to enclose the dispensing tube, the dispensing tube including channel running therethrough and an outer surface with a series of ribs along the length thereof to facilitate attachment of the edible candy material thereto and preventing erosion of the candy material along the length of the dispensing tube during consumption.