Teresa M Kelly

US Patent:

20030086260, May 8, 2003

Filed:

Nov 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/010550

Inventors:

LeAnn Terrell - Lexington KY, US
Teresa Kelly - Lexington KY, US

International Classification:

F21L004/00

US Classification:

362/154000, 362/124000, 362/808000, 362/186000

Abstract:

An illuminated candy carrier is provided for use by children on Halloween. A large bucket-shaped container is formed in the shape of various Halloween items such as a jack-o-lantern, a ghost, a vampire or the like. At the base or bottom of the container is a battery holder designed to hold two AA or C type batteries, along with a switch, and an incandescent lamp identical to the type found in a flashlight. A series of “tracer” lights or sequentially flashing lights are located in the handle and are electrically connected to the same battery pack and switch. When activated, the invention produces a glowing effect throughout the container. This glow, coupled with the attention gathering characteristics of the tracer lights, helps to increase the visibility of the child carrying it on a darkened street.