This one is wild folks. Imagine bubbles coming out of the top of your head!
It is intended to dispense soap bubbles for theatrical effect. The mechanism is concealed so there can be a “surprise” effect. According to the description in patent 1,021,323 published March 16, 1912:
This device is designed primarily for theatrical purposes and it is understood that a number of persons such as the members of a chorus may be equipped with such apparatus so they may together or singly cause bubbles to arise from their heads, either in conjunction with a song or otherwise. Thus, a strikingly novel scenic effect is produced which may be largely enhanced by having colored lights projected upon the bubbles.
I am not making this up and I have reproduced the illustration below. Sounds like a Monty Python skit to me. I do not think comedy was intended but it is pretty funny having a whole bunch of adults have bubbles coming out of their heads. “I’m forever blowing bubbles pretty bubbles from my head. They fly so high nearly reach the sky“(editorial from me). It is interesting that this invention was before its time the song “I’m forever blowing bubbles” did not officially come out until 1919. You can read about that song on the Parlor Songs website - just scroll down the page which has a list of other types of novelty songs!
Before you use any of the ideas from this series please check with your patent offices. Although this particular patent is expired there may have been an improved version subsequently filed in the US or other jurisdiction. Take care. This information is for entertainment only and definitely does not constitute legal advice!
