Combination noise making and message bearing device

Abstract

A noise maker device made from paper board and formed into a series of Japanese fan-folds is provided. The device preferably includes a pair of hand holding slots for use in displaying a message on the device when released from its collected condition or configuration. The device preferably includes a mechanism also formed from the paperboard sheet for mechanically interlocking one end to facilitate holding the device together with the fan folds in one hand and outwardly diverging sets of fan folds. The device can be used as a noise maker by slapping the flat end of the fan folds into the other, open hand. Alternatively, the device can be released or opened up to reveal a set of messages on the substantially flat surface of the fan folds. A pair of opposed, parallel, centered and near to the edge hand hold slots are provided to facilitate the spreading of the device into its message providing condition. The device can be sold flat or partially folded into a set of pleats and housed in a box, formed from remaining panels which, after said box is opened, form additional pleats.

1 . A noise maker comprising:
 a. A set of fan folds forming a Japanese fan-like device, collected at one end, made from a paperboard product of sufficient weight to allow repeated slapping of the same into an open hand when said collected end is held by the other hand and   b. Said fan folds when released displaying at least one substantially planar surface with a message thereon.   
   
   
       2 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 1  made from a single sheet of paperboard and further comprising an integrated mechanical means for holding said collected end of said fan folds together while allowing said other end to be in an outwardly flared condition. 
   
   
       3 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said mechanical means comprises a set of integrated slits and defined tabs on opposite ends for selective coupling and release. 
   
   
       4 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising at least one hand holding slot cut into the paperboard product. 
   
   
       5 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 1  made from paperboard of at least 48 pounds. 
   
   
       6 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 1  made from paperboard of about 250 pounds. 
   
   
       7 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said slots are located near to the edges of said device. 
   
   
       8 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 4  wherein two opposed hand holding slots are provided. 
   
   
       9 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said hand holding slots are substantially parallel to one another. 
   
   
       10 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said hand holding slots are located at about the center between the top and bottom of said device when released. 
   
   
       11 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 9  wherein said hand holding slots are located at about the center between the top and bottom of said device when released. 
   
   
       12 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said hand holding slots are cut into said device near to the edges thereof. 
   
   
       13 . A noise maker and billboard-like device comprising a set of paperboard pleats, selectively gathered at their ends. 
   
   
       14 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 13 , further comprising one or more hand slots therein. 
   
   
       15 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said device further comprises an integrated paperboard mechanism for holding said ends. 
   
   
       16 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said device is provided with a pre-printed message on one side. 
   
   
       17 . A noise maker as claimed in claimed  16  wherein said other side of the device is blank. 
   
   
       18 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 13  wherein three panels of said pleats form an exterior box. 
   
   
       19 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 18  further comprising a marker. 
   
   
       20 . A noise maker as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said noise is a ruffled sound when a flat panel of a first of said pleats is slapped against an open hand.