Halloween-Themed Patents: Innovation Meets Spooktacular Fun
As the season progresses and the leaves change from green to shades of red, orange, and brown anticipation stirs! Decorations adorn lawns, sweaters are out of storage, and pumpkin spice is all the rage. With the holiday around the corner, we’ll highlight some Halloween-themed patents that impact how we celebrate this spooky night.
Glow stick – U.S. Patent No. D945,032
Safety is a parent’s primary focus on Halloween night (a close second is a sugar rush!) Keeping an eye on a costumed child during daylight is tricky and difficult after dark. Glow sticks shine bright enough to keep the spooky ambiance of trick-or-treating alive while being able to see the holder and the area around them!
Bubble, fog, haze and fog-filled bubble machine – U.S. Patent No. 11,192,046
To further keep the spooky ambiance alive, fog machines help set an eerie stage in haunted houses or during movie production. Additionally, if an event needs to be more kid-friendly and not as scary, this model has a bubble blower and can be used during the increasingly popular Trunk-or-Treat events. Everyone loves a dual-purpose invention!
Improvement in Machine for Manufacturing Lozenges – U.S. Patent No. 4,634
Now for a patent that pays homage to the real reason for Halloween, Trick-or-Treating! A pharmacist invented one of the first candy-making machines to make medicated candy lozenges. This process has evolved over the years, and over 600 million pounds of Halloween candy is sold annually. Talk about a sugar rush!
Halloween-themed patents illustrate how inventors and creators have embraced the seasonal spirit by bringing thrills and chills to people of all ages. From fog machines that set an eerie stage to glow sticks that light the way, these patents showcase the inventive spirit that has made Halloween such a fun and memorable holiday. As technologies advance and more ingenious innovations emerge, we look forward to seeing how future Halloweens will be more magical and spookier.