US3900986A
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Whistling flying saucer toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-22
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A flying saucer toy having angularly spaced whistles arranged around the periphery and an annular portion of the upper surface which is upwardly concave for increased lift.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel M Torres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A hand-tossed flying saucer toy comprising: a body portion having top and bottom sides, said top side including an upper circular central portion substantially defining a plane, a lower circular boundary and an annular collar integral with the periphery of the central portion and sLoping downwardly away from said plane to said boundary; a downwardly extending rim circumscribing and integral with said boundary; at least one-air-activated whistle element positioned substantially at the periphery of said collar; said whistle element comprising an upwardly raised portion in said body portion having a slot at one side thereof adjacent the surrounding body portion for the admission of air, and having at a position angularly displaced on said raised portion from said first-mentioned slot with reference to said body portion a second slot having an edge thereof remote from said first slot which is bevelled to define a reed to engage air admitted through said first slot: an elongated trough sealed on the side of said body portion remote from said raised portion; said trough, together with the body portion, defining a substantially enclosed resonant chamber communicating with said two slots; and said trough including a forward shoulder having an upper surface substantially flush with that of said collar and adjacent said first mentioned slot to define a continuous channel adjacent said first mentioned slot to direct a sweeping flow of air toward said reed in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A hand-tossed flying saucer toy comprising: a body portion having top and bottom sides, said top side including an upper circular central portion substantially defining a plane, a lower circular boundary and an annular collar integral with the periphery of the central portion and sLoping downwardly away from said plane to said boundary; a downwardly extending rim circumscribing and integral with said boundary; at least one-air-activated whistle element positioned substantially at the periphery of said collar; said whistle element comprising an upwardly raised portion in said body portion having a slot at one side thereof adjacent the surrounding body portion for the admission of air, and having at a position angularly displaced on said raised portion from said first-mentioned slot with reference to said body portion a second slot having an edge thereof remote from said first slot which is bevelled to define a reed to engage air admitted through said first slot: an elongated trough sealed on the side of said body portion remote from said raised portion; said trough, together with the body portion, defining a substantially enclosed resonant chamber communicating with said two slots; and said trough including a forward shoulder having an upper surface substantially flush with that of said collar and adjacent said first mentioned slot to define a continuous channel adjacent said first mentioned slot to direct a sweeping flow of air toward said reed in use.
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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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |