US3889950A
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Flexible geodesic-type toys
Assignee: KUIZENGA JOHN E
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Filing: 1974-06-19
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A three-dimensional spinning and throwing toy having a generally geodesic appearance formed of flexible elongated members connected in a manner to provide substantial space therebetween so that friction on the toy is insignificant when it is moved freely through the air. The toy may be adapted for use as (1) a beach bag, by separably connecting certain of the elongated members to provide access to the interior of the toy and (2) a float for playing in water, by making the elongated members inflatable.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter B Kasravi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18; A63H23/00; A63H23/005; A63H23/10; A63H23/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A throwing and spinning toy comprising: a plurality of elongated members, each having a substantially low friction configuration, connected to form a threedimensional structure; each member being connected to four of the other members and being spaced from the remainder of said members; two of the four members being connected to said each member being connected to each other and the other two of the four members being connected to said each member being connected to each other; at each connection of said members there being a maximum of two members being joined; and the spacing between the members being great enough so that friction on the toy is insignificant when the toy is moved freely through the air.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A throwing and spinning toy comprising: a plurality of elongated members, each having a substantially low friction configuration, connected to form a threedimensional structure; each member being connected to four of the other members and being spaced from the remainder of said members; two of the four members being connected to said each member being connected to each other and the other two of the four members being connected to said each member being connected to each other; at each connection of said members there being a maximum of two members being joined; and the spacing between the members being great enough so that friction on the toy is insignificant when the toy is moved freely through the air.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein: all of the members are of the same length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein: the structure is uniform throughout.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein: each of said members is connected to four of said members at the same locations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein of the four members being connected to each member: one of the four is connected to one end of said each member, one of the four is connected to the opposite end thereof, and the other two of the four are connected intermediate the ends thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein of the four members being connected to each member: said one of the four connected to said one end is connected to one of the two connected intermediate said ends to form a first triangle on one side of said each member, one side of said first triangle being formed by a part of said each member; and said one of the four connected to said opposite end is connected to the other of the two connected intermediate said ends to form a second triangle on the other side of said each member, one side of said second triangle being formed by a part of said each member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
The invention according to claim 6 in which: each triangle adjoins a pentagon formed by a part of said each member, by a part of one of the four connected intermediate said ends, by a part of one of the four connected to one of said ends, by parts of two of the remainder of the members spaced from said each member, and said each member being connected to said four of said other members are each connectEd in the same locations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention according to claim 7 in which: said three-dimensional structure has a generally spheroidal shape, and each of said plurality of members is flexible so that said spheroidal shape can be varied.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention according to claim 8 in which: two of said members forming a triangle with a part of said each member having separable portions intermediate their ends; said separable portions being secured together by openable and closable means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 9 in which: each of said plurality of members is tubular.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 10 in which: each of said plurality of members is inflatable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |