| 摘要 |
The present invention is directed to an illuminated novelty item. In one embodiment, the novelty item includes an edible, food item supported on a hollow, translucent handle. A light source is also provided to illuminate the interior, hollow portion of the handle. Since the handle is translucent, the light radiated through the handle and into the edible food item. If the food item is translucent, which it preferable is, then the light also radiates through the food item in a unique and visually-desirable fashion. In one embodiment the food item is an ice confection, such as a Popsicle(R) Ice Confection. In another embodiment, the food item may be cotton candy. In yet another embodiment, the food item may be a sucker or lollipop, which is supported on a translucent handle in the same way as the ice confection mentioned above. Consistent with the invention, the light source may take on a variety of forms. In one embodiment, the light source may be a simple incandescent light that may be, for example, battery operated. Preferably, however, the light source is a passive (i.e., not requiring a battery or other power source) component, such as a bioluminescent or phosphorescent material. In the preferred embodiment, the light source may be a material such as a Glow Stick, Glow Worm, or other such device that is commonly sold at amusement parks.
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