US4132031A
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Aerodynamic toy with radial elevations on its convex side
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-05
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-05-05
Abstract
Abstract An aerodynamic toy is provided for use in throwing games. The toy is shaped somewhat like a saucer and its body is provided on its convex sides with radial elevations. These provide discontinuities to the flow of air so that in use the air flow over the convex surface of the aerodynamic toy is disrupted thereby creating a turbulent air layer over the moving surface and reducing aerodynamic drag. An openable central compartment on the concave side may be used to contain batteries and a switch to power lights. The latter are supported by clips near the rim of the saucer.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis G. Psyras
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/26; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
An aerodynamic toy comprising a rotatable free flight body of generally circular configuration and having a convex upper surface and a concave bottom surface comprising a geometrically centrally disposed cylindrical shaped first body portion of predetermined uniform length having an upper end and a lower end, a flat surface integral with and enclosing the cylindrical body portion at its upper end, a second body portion concentric with said first body portion having an upper convex side and a lower concave side, said second body portion being integral with and extending outwardly from the cylindrical body portion at its open end, a rim portion integral with and defining the circumferential perimeter of the second body portion, said rim portion having the shape of a parabola forming a smooth curve with and being an extension of the second body portion and opening toward the center of the aerodynamic toy, and a plurality of elevations extending rectilinearly along said upper convex side and radially outwardly from the said first body portion to points adjacent said rim and being integral with said second body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
An aerodynamic toy comprising a rotatable free flight body of generally circular configuration and having a convex upper surface and a concave bottom surface comprising a geometrically centrally disposed cylindrical shaped first body portion of predetermined uniform length having an upper end and a lower end, a flat surface integral with and enclosing the cylindrical body portion at its upper end, a second body portion concentric with said first body portion having an upper convex side and a lower concave side, said second body portion being integral with and extending outwardly from the cylindrical body portion at its open end, a rim portion integral with and defining the circumferential perimeter of the second body portion, said rim portion having the shape of a parabola forming a smooth curve with and being an extension of the second body portion and opening toward the center of the aerodynamic toy, and a plurality of elevations extending rectilinearly along said upper convex side and radially outwardly from the said first body portion to points adjacent said rim and being integral with said second body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 1 wherein the said radial elevations are disposed equidistant angularly around the geometric center of the aerodynamic toy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 2 wherein the radial elevations are of greater width nearer the geometric center of the toy than nearer the rim portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 3 wherein there are four radial elevations and said elevations are spaced 90 degrees from one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 1 wherein lighting means are provided in combination with the aerodynamic toy
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 5 wherein said lighting means comprises at least one dry cell battery and a wiring harness including switch means and lighting means and said cylindrical body portion comprises retaining means for the said at least one battery.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 6 wherein said retaining means comprises a circular shaped closure for the said lower end of the cylindrical body portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 7 wherein a holder for the battery is provided on said closure to prevent movement of the battery during use of the aerodynamic toy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 1 wherein a first means is provided integral with the concave side of the aerodynamic toy for partially closing off the free end of the said cylinder body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 9 wherein a second means is provided for interlocking engagement with said first means for supporting a battery and closing off the free end of the open end of the cylindrical body portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 10 wherein the first means is a first section of a circular shaped cover of predetermined diameter larger than the diameter of the cylindrical shaped body portion and the second means is a second and complementary section of the circular shaped cover.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 11 wherein means are provided on the concave side of the second body portion for fastening the cover means thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 12 wherein the means for fastening are snap type fasteners.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
An aerodynamic toy according to claim 13 wherein lighting means are provided in combination with the aerodynamic toy and said lighting means are located adjacent the outer ends of the radial elevations.
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