US4132029A
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Pyramid flyer
Assignee: POSITIVE PYRAMIDS Inc
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Filing: 1977-05-09
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-05-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved aerodynamic toy for being thrown through the air in a spinning motion is disclosed. A centrally located body in the form of a many sided pyramid is attached to the circular base or saucer portion of the aerodynamic toy. The spinning motion of the aerodynamic toy enables the centrally located body to perform a number of aerodynamic functions which improve the flight performance of the aerodynamic toy. In the preferred embodiment, the centrally located body is a four sided square bottomed pyramid having an elevational profile higher than the rim and saucer portion of the aerodynamic toy.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott Thompson
- 👤 James T. Chidester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An aerodynamic toy for being thrown through the air in a spinning motion comprising a substantially planar circular base having a vertical axis perpendicular to said circular base and extending through the geometric center of said circular base, a rim attached to the perimeter of said circular base for stabilizing the movement of said circular base about said vertical axis due to the spinning motion of said rim, a centrally located pyramid structure attached to said circular base for enhancing the aerodynamic properties of said aerodynamic toy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An aerodynamic toy for being thrown through the air in a spinning motion comprising a substantially planar circular base having a vertical axis perpendicular to said circular base and extending through the geometric center of said circular base, a rim attached to the perimeter of said circular base for stabilizing the movement of said circular base about said vertical axis due to the spinning motion of said rim, a centrally located pyramid structure attached to said circular base for enhancing the aerodynamic properties of said aerodynamic toy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 1 wherein said circular base comprises a depressed portion extending from near the top of said rim toward the outer perimeter of said centrally located pyramid structure, said depressed portion having a gradual downward slope from near the top of said rim to said centrally located pyramid structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 1 wherein said said depressed portion contains a plurality of concentric circular discontinuities.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 2 wherein said centrally located pyramid structure has a higher elevational profile than said circular base and said rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 4 wherein said centrally located pyramid structure has a plurality of intersecting flat surfaces for interrupting the air flow across said centrally located pyramid structure upon throwing said aerodynamic toy in a spinning motion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 5 wherein said centrally located pyramid structure is hollow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 5 wherein said centrally located pyramid structure is a four sided pyramid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
An aerodynamic toy for being thrown through the air in a spinning motion comprising a substantially planar circular base, a rim attached to the perimeter of said circular base for stabilizing the movement of said aerodynamic toy due to the spinning motion of said rim, a four sided pyramid centrally located on said circular base for enhancing the aerodynamic properties of said aerodynamic toy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
An aerodynamic toy for being thrown through the air in a spinning motion comprising a substantially planar circular base, a rim attached to the perimeter of said circular base for stabilizing the movement of said aerodynamic toy due to the spinning motion of said rim, a four sided pyramid centrally located on said circular base for enhancing the aerodynamic properties of said aerodynamic toy.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 8 wherein said four sided pyramid has a higher elevation profile than said circular base and said rim.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 9 wherein said four sided pyramid is hollow.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
53 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 8 wherein said circular base comprises a depressed portion extending from near the top of said rim toward the outer perimeter of said four sided pyramid, said depressed portion having a gradual downward slope from near the top of said rim to said four sided pyramid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
An aerodynamic toy as defined in claim 11 wherein said depressed portion contains a plurality of concentric circular discontinuities.
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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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |