US4112613A
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Spinning toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-02
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Granted: 1978-09-12
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Expires: 1997-06-02
Abstract
Abstract The specification describes a flying top having an elongated lower portion for winding a string therearound and an enlarged upper portion which is provided with wings for flying the top upon rapid unwinding of the string.
Inventors
- 👤 Steve Toplak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/12; A63H27/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A spinning toy adapted for flight and for subsequent spinning on a landing surface as a top; said toy having an elongated lower stem portion for winding a string therearound which upon rapid unwinding, spins said toy; an enlarged upper portion and wings extending outwardly from said enlarged upper portion for flying said toy; each of said wings comprising a blade and a cylindrical shaft; said enlarged upper portion being provided with a cylindrical passage within which the shafts of said wings are journaled; the ends of said shafts being interconnected by a gear arrangement so that said wings are manually adjustable to vary the flight time to surface spinning time of said toy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A spinning toy adapted for flight and for subsequent spinning on a landing surface as a top; said toy having an elongated lower stem portion for winding a string therearound which upon rapid unwinding, spins said toy; an enlarged upper portion and wings extending outwardly from said enlarged upper portion for flying said toy; each of said wings comprising a blade and a cylindrical shaft; said enlarged upper portion being provided with a cylindrical passage within which the shafts of said wings are journaled; the ends of said shafts being interconnected by a gear arrangement so that said wings are manually adjustable to vary the flight time to surface spinning time of said toy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A spinning toy as defined in claim 1, wherein the end of one shaft is secured within and geared to the end of the other shaft; the gear is in said gearing arrangement being flexible to permit relative rotation of said wings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
A spinning toy as defined in claim 1, wherein the end of each shaft is provided with a bevel gear and said toy includes an adjusting member extending downwardly into said upper enlarged portion in line with said stem and being provided at its lower end with a bevel gear interconnecting the bevel gear ends of said shafts, whereby the rotation of said adjusting member provides relative rotation of said wings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A spinning toy as defined in claim 3, wherein said adjusting member includes at its upper end a knob provided with a wing-adjustment indicator.
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) | 1981-09-11 | 1982-03-13 | 1982-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-11 | 1986-03-13 | 1986-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-11 | 1990-03-13 | 1990-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |