US3909976A
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Glider toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-20
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1993-12-20
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to glider toys and comprises an elongated, bifurcated integral body portion construed from a lightweight, flexible, resilient material and a weight member which is attached to the bottom side of the body portion at a location in which the center of gravity of the weight member is forward of the center of gravity of the glider toy. The body portion comprises a head section having in plan view an outwardly convex leading edge and two long, trailing leg sections, the outer perimeter of each leg section and the outer perimeter of the head section being coterminous whereby the outer perimeter of the body portion is curvilinear.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert A Kirk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A glider toy comprising an elongated, substantially planar, integral body portion comprised of a head section having in plan view a convex leading edge and two trailing elongated leg sections integrally connected to one end thereof to said head section, each leg section having a length at least as long as the length of said head section, the outer perimeter of each said leg section and the outer perimeter of said head section being coterminous such that the outer perimeter of said body portion is curvilinear in plan view, and a weight member attached to the bottom side of said head section at a location in which the center of gravity of said weight member is forward of the center of gravity of said glider toy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A glider toy comprising an elongated, substantially planar, integral body portion comprised of a head section having in plan view a convex leading edge and two trailing elongated leg sections integrally connected to one end thereof to said head section, each leg section having a length at least as long as the length of said head section, the outer perimeter of each said leg section and the outer perimeter of said head section being coterminous such that the outer perimeter of said body portion is curvilinear in plan view, and a weight member attached to the bottom side of said head section at a location in which the center of gravity of said weight member is forward of the center of gravity of said glider toy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body portion has a planar upper and lower surface and a generally rectangular cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body portion is comprised of a lightweight, flexible, resilient polyester foam material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein the width of said head section is substantially equal to one half the overall length of said glider toy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 4 wherein the length of said head section is substantially equal to one third the overall length of said glider toy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said weight member is comprised of a solid, resilient hemispheric member which is attached along the flat portion thereof to the bottom side of said head section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said weight member is comprised of a generally ''''S'''' shaped clip, the upper loop of which extends through said head section and the lower loop of which depends from the bottom side of said head section having a rearward, substantially vertical surface for providing a surface for guiding the glider toy as it is being thrown.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body portion is symmetrical about the longitudinal axis and has a convex-concave outer perimeter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 8 wherein said body portion has planar upper and lower surfaces and a generally rectangular cross-section wherein the width and length of said head section are respectively substantially equal to one half, and one third of the overall length of said glider toy, and wherein said body portion is comprised of a lightweight, flexible and resilient material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A glider toy as claimed in claim 1 and further including string means attached to said head section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |