US3749402A
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Bean bag with handle and stabilizing vane
Assignee: Innova Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-24
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1992-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A game or toy aerial projectile comprising an over-sized shuttle combined with a bean-bag and having a handle which may be manually grasped so that the projectile can be projected through the air. The handle is located within the vane of the shuttle. The head of the shuttle is filled with shot to form the bean-bag and a plurality of projections extend within the head to dampen movement of the shot. The outer surface of the head is formed with a plurality of projections to preclude skidding.
Inventors
- 👤 C Adickes
- 👤 T Beaubien
- 👤 G Weir
- 👤 E Echterling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B65/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A toy projectile comprising: a conical flight-controlling vane, a bean-bag type head partially filled with shot and fixed to the forward end of the vane, a handle disposed within the vane rearwardly of the head and adapted to be manually grasped for throwing the projectile, and a plurality of projections within the head for controlling movement of the shot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A toy projectile comprising: a conical flight-controlling vane, a bean-bag type head partially filled with shot and fixed to the forward end of the vane, a handle disposed within the vane rearwardly of the head and adapted to be manually grasped for throwing the projectile, and a plurality of projections within the head for controlling movement of the shot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A game or toy projectile according to claim 1 and including a plurality of projections on the outer surface of the head for precluding skidding as the projectile lands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game or toy projectile according to claim 1, and wherein the handle comprises an upstanding post within the vane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A game or toy projectile according to claim 1, and wherein the shot weights the nose, for causing the projectile to right itself after landing with the head downwardmost and vane upwardmost.
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |