US3742643A
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Flying device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-05
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1992-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A flying device adapted to be thrown manually in a spinning fashion includes a hub, an intermediate ring and an outer ring. Between the inner and intermediate rings are a plurality of variable pitch radially extending vanes adapted to be adjusted as desired. The intermediate and outer rings are coupled by support members to allow the user to grasp the device by holding the outer ring.
Inventors
- 👤 C Keith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/12; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A flying device comprising: a central hub including pin receiving means; a concentric intermediate support member spaced from said hub and including pin receiving means; a plurality of vanes positioned between said hub and said intermediate support member and extending radially outwardly from said hub, each of said vanes including pin means extending from opposite ends thereof and engaged by said pin receiving means to support each of said vanes between said hub and said intermediate member wherein said vanes are adjustably positioned between said hub and said intermediate member to allow the pitch of said vanes to be adjusted; an outer support member concentrically spaced from said intermediate member; and support means holding said outer member to said intermediate member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A flying device comprising: a central hub including pin receiving means; a concentric intermediate support member spaced from said hub and including pin receiving means; a plurality of vanes positioned between said hub and said intermediate support member and extending radially outwardly from said hub, each of said vanes including pin means extending from opposite ends thereof and engaged by said pin receiving means to support each of said vanes between said hub and said intermediate member wherein said vanes are adjustably positioned between said hub and said intermediate member to allow the pitch of said vanes to be adjusted; an outer support member concentrically spaced from said intermediate member; and support means holding said outer member to said intermediate member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said hub and said intermediate member are circular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said hub is a circular ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A flying device adapted to be thrown in a spinning fashion comprising: a central hub; a circular intermediate support member concentrically spaced from said hub; a plurality of vanes extending radially between said hub and said intermediate member; an outer member attached to said intermediate member for providing a hand hold for said device, wherein said outer member is a circular member concentrically spaced from said intermediate member and attached thereto by a plurality of support ribs extending radially between said intermediate and outer members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
A flying device adapted to be thrown in a spinning fashion comprising: a central hub; a circular intermediate support member concentrically spaced from said hub; a plurality of vanes extending radially between said hub and said intermediate member; an outer member attached to said intermediate member for providing a hand hold for said device, wherein said outer member is a circular member concentrically spaced from said intermediate member and attached thereto by a plurality of support ribs extending radially between said intermediate and outer members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said hub and said intermediate and outer members are rings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said hub and said intermediate member include apertures therein, and wherein said vanes include means extending from opposite ends thereof adapted to be fitted within said apertures for positioning said vanes between said hub and said intermediate member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said means extending from said vanes are pins, and wherein said pins and said apertures are polyhedral to allow said vanes to be adjustably positioned.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said vanes are rectangular with a cross section being airfoil shaped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said vanes are wedge shaped with a cross section being airfoil shaped.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The appaRatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said hub is a circular ring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said hub is a disc.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1297252A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |