US3898765A
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Flying toy projectile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A toy projectile which has a channel through the fuselage and is launched from a rod on which the fuselage is slidably mounted, is made more controllable by having the rod engage in the channel as a key in a keyway.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas J Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A system for achieving glider flight comprising a launching means comprising a rod having at least one flat surface longitudinally thereon and a projectile comprising an elongated fuselage, at least two aerodynamically stabilizing wings projecting from said fuselage and a channel extending longitudinally through said fuselage, said channel having a configuration adapted to cooperatively receive said rod therethrough and a flat surface for slidably engage said flat surface on said rod for preventing rotation of said projectile about said rod when said rod is engaged through said channel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
A system for achieving glider flight comprising a launching means comprising a rod having at least one flat surface longitudinally thereon and a projectile comprising an elongated fuselage, at least two aerodynamically stabilizing wings projecting from said fuselage and a channel extending longitudinally through said fuselage, said channel having a configuration adapted to cooperatively receive said rod therethrough and a flat surface for slidably engage said flat surface on said rod for preventing rotation of said projectile about said rod when said rod is engaged through said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system according to claim 1 wherein said channel is substantially cylindrical and said flat surface comprises at least a plug at one end of said channel and extending partially into said channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system according to claim 2 wherein said rod has a handle on one end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system according to claim 3 wherein said plut is at the end of said channel nearest said handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system according to claim 2 wherein there is a plug extending partially into said channel at both ends of said channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system according to claim 2 wherein said channel and flat surface plug form a semicircular slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system according to claim 6 wherein said rod has a semicircular cross-section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system according to claim 1 wherein said channel has at least one roller mounted therein for contacting said rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system according to claim 1 wherein said rod has a plurality of ball bearings movably mounted on the surface thereof for contacting said channel and reducing friction and drag.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A flying projectile comprising an elongated fuselage, at least two aerodynamically stabilizing wings projecting therefrom and a channel extending longitudinally through said fuselage said channel having at least one flat surface therein extending along at least a portion of said channel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A flying projectile comprising an elongated fuselage, at least two aerodynamically stabilizing wings projecting therefrom and a channel extending longitudinally through said fuselage said channel having at least one flat surface therein extending along at least a portion of said channel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The projectile according to claim 10 wherein said flat surface comprises a plug extending partially into said channel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The projectile according to claim 11 wherein said plug and channel form a semicircular slot.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The projectile according to claim 12 wherein a plug partially extending into said channel is adjacent to both ends of said channel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The projectile according to claim 10 wherein a hook extends angularly from said fuselage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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