Toy

Abstract

An inflatable pool, beach or garden toy is described, the toy comprising an inflatable body; at least one valve disposed on the inflatable body; and a sound generator optionally comprising recorded media. Methods of manufacturing and inflatable pool, beach or garden toy are also described.

1 . An inflatable pool, beach or garden toy comprising:
 a. an inflatable body;   b. at least one valve disposed on the inflatable body; and   c. a sound generator.   
     
     
         2 . The toy according to  claim 1 , wherein the sound generator comprises a speaker and a recorded media, optionally wherein the recorded media comprises one or more pre-determined sound recording or simulation. 
     
     
         3 . The toy according to  claim 2 , wherein the recorded media comprises three or more pre-determined sound recording or simulation, optionally different or distinct from one another, optionally capable of being played in rotation, a randomised order, or a pseudo-randomised order. 
     
     
         4 . The toy according to  claim 1 , wherein the sound generator comprises:
 a. a microcontroller;   b. a speaker;   c. a power source;   d. optionally an actuating switch; and   e. optionally a microchip, wherein the microchip comprises the recorded media which optionally comprises the one or more pre-determined sound recording and/or sound simulation, wherein the recorded media is operatively connected to the speaker, and not under the control of any mobile device and/or any peripheral device.   
     
     
         5 . The toy according to  claim 4 , wherein the microchip is incapable of receiving outside signals. 
     
     
         6 . The toy according to  claim 4 , wherein the sound recording or sound simulation plays for a duration of between one (1) minute and three (3) minutes; between ten (10) seconds and one (1) minute; between ten (10) seconds and thirty (30) seconds; or between twenty (20) and twenty-five (25) seconds. 
     
     
         7 . The toy according to  claim 1 , wherein the inflatable body comprises a soft, flexible material adapted to hold fluid, optionally water, air or gas, optionally wherein the inflatable body is adapted to form the shape of an animal, a vehicle, or a machine, when the inflatable body is inflated, and wherein the inflatable body optionally further includes one or more of a seat or saddle, at least one handle and a canopy. 
     
     
         8 . The toy according to  claim 1 , wherein the toy is a flotation toy. 
     
     
         9 . The toy according to  claim 1 , wherein the toy is a free-standing toy. 
     
     
         10 . The toy according to  claim 2 , wherein the sound recording is a recording or simulation of an animal sound and correlates with the shape of the inflatable body. 
     
     
         11 . The toy according to  claim 4 , wherein the microcontroller sends output pre-determined sound signals in response to the actuating switch, optionally wherein the microcontroller is programmed to comprise an auto-stop to stop output of the pre-determined sound signals from the microchip to the speaker after a defined time period. 
     
     
         12 . The toy according to  claim 4 , wherein the microchip comprises a library of sound recordings, the library comprising at least three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more sound recording, optionally wherein the sound recordings are different or distinct from one another. 
     
     
         13 . The toy according to  claim 12 , wherein the sound generator activates the output of sound from the library of sound recordings in a pre-determined sequence, optionally in rotation. 
     
     
         14 . The toy according to  claim 12 , wherein the sound generator activates the output of sound from the library or sound recordings in a randomised order or a pseudo-randomised order, optionally in rotation. 
     
     
         15 . The toy according to  claim 1 , wherein the sound generator is contained within a housing, optionally wherein the housing is waterproof. 
     
     
         16 . The toy according to  claim 1 , further comprising a fluid distributor operable as a sprinkler, the fluid distributor comprising at least one spraying nozzle in fluid communication with a flexible hose, the flexible hose connectable to a fluid source. 
     
     
         17 . The toy according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one wall sealingly connected to at least one floor, the at least one wall and the at least one floor between them defining a cavity within which fluid is receivable. 
     
     
         18 . The toy according to  claim 1 , wherein the toy is a ride-on toy. 
     
     
         19 . A method of manufacturing a toy according to  claim 1 , wherein the method includes the steps of:
 a. providing an inflatable body;   b. providing a housing for the sound generator;   c. inserting the sound generator into the housing;   d. sealing the sound generator within the housing, optionally wherein the sealing is heat-sealing, optionally wherein the seal is water resistant or waterproof; and   e. optionally providing a canopy.