US4135324A
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Illuminated disc airfoil toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-04
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Granted: 1979-01-23
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Expires: 1997-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A rotatable, transparent plastic, disc-shaped aerial toy having a gull wing shape in diametrical cross-section and being equipped with a rechargeable L. E. D. lighting system which illuminates the entire toy so as to produce a giant lens effect.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Miller
- 👤 II Henry A. Murray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An aerial toy adapted to be rotatably thrown and caught by hand comprising a gull wing shaped, crazed transparent disc; said disc having an arcuate peripheral edge and an integral upper surface sloping inwardly and downwardly from said edge and finally upwardly to a closely adjacent thickened central body portion to constitute a gull wing air foil of enhanced lift characteristics to afford a maximum flight range path for the toy; the upper surface of said peripheral edge and of said central body portion lying in the same horizontal plane; said crazed transparent disc when illuminated, comprising a circular optic fiber to indicate the angle of attack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An aerial toy adapted to be rotatably thrown and caught by hand comprising a gull wing shaped, crazed transparent disc; said disc having an arcuate peripheral edge and an integral upper surface sloping inwardly and downwardly from said edge and finally upwardly to a closely adjacent thickened central body portion to constitute a gull wing air foil of enhanced lift characteristics to afford a maximum flight range path for the toy; the upper surface of said peripheral edge and of said central body portion lying in the same horizontal plane; said crazed transparent disc when illuminated, comprising a circular optic fiber to indicate the angle of attack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention recited in claim 1, light means mounted in said disc; and power means connected with said light means and mounted centrally of said disc
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination recited in claim 2 wherein said power means comprises a rechargeable battery.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination recited in claim 2 wherein said light means comprises one or more light emitting unlensed diodes.
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) | 1982-01-22 | 1982-07-24 | 1983-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-22 | 1986-07-24 | 1987-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-22 | 1990-07-24 | 1991-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |