US4207702A
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Light transmissive flying saucer with chemical lightstick
Assignee: PICK POINT ENTERPRISES Inc
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Filing: 1978-04-24
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Granted: 1980-06-17
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Expires: 1998-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A saucer-shaped toy having a generally planar central portion, a relatively thick, downwardly depending rim and a mid-portion having a textured outer surface containing a series of spaced apart portholes or windows extending between the rim and central portion. A diametrically positioned, cylindrical cradle formed in the central portion is adapted to receive a chemical light-stick, and the light-stick is releasably secured in place by resilient retaining fingers. In use, illumination from the light-stick propagates through the toy to cause the toy to dramatically simulate fictionalized flying saucers and allows the toy to be used in low light conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin R. Boatman
- 👤 Phillip E. Robertson
- 👤 Martin M. Gaughan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In a flying saucer toy having a generally planar light-transmissive central portion of circular configuration having upper and lower surfaces, an annular, downwardly depending light transmissive mid-portion surrounding said central portion and an annular, downwardly depending light transmissive rim surrounding said mid-portion, the improvement comprising a chemical light-stick symmetrically positioned about the center of said central portion and secured thereto with said light-stick intersecting the plane occupied by said central portion such that light projects radially from said light-stick directly through an adjacent edge surface of said light transmissive central portion and along the plane of said central portion thereby transferring light substantially throughout said central portion, mid-portion and rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a flying saucer toy having a generally planar light-transmissive central portion of circular configuration having upper and lower surfaces, an annular, downwardly depending light transmissive mid-portion surrounding said central portion and an annular, downwardly depending light transmissive rim surrounding said mid-portion, the improvement comprising a chemical light-stick symmetrically positioned about the center of said central portion and secured thereto with said light-stick intersecting the plane occupied by said central portion such that light projects radially from said light-stick directly through an adjacent edge surface of said light transmissive central portion and along the plane of said central portion thereby transferring light substantially throughout said central portion, mid-portion and rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The flying saucer toy of claim 1, wherein the outer surface of said mid-portion is roughly textured to facilitate the emission of light from said mid-portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The flying saucer toy of claim 2, wherein said mid-portion further includes a plurality of spaced apart windows having a smoothly textured outer surface to restrict the emission of light from said windows such that said windows contrast sharply with the surrounding roughly textured surface of said mid-portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The flying saucer toy of claim 1, wherein said toy further includes an elongated, semi-cylindrical cradle receiving said light-stick, said cradle having an upwardly facing opening extending along a diameter of said central portion, receiving said light-stick and means for securing said light-stick within said cradle such that shock imparted to said flying saucer toy as said toy drops onto a surface is incapable of dislodging said light-stick from said cradle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The flying saucer toy of claim 4, wherein said means for securing said light-stick within said cradle includes a plurality of resilient fingers projecting upwardly from said central portion along opposite sides of said light stick, said fingers frictionally engaging said light-stick to retain said light-stick in said cradle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
104 words
The flying saucer toy of claim 5, wherein said light-stick includes a cylindrical body having a constant diameter throughout and a single cylindrical cap covering one end thereof having a circular end portion covering an enlarged diameter cylindrical portion, and wherein said cradle includes a wall at one end thereof abutting the end portion of said cap to prevent axial movement of said light-stick in one direction and wherein at least one of said fingers contacts the body of said light-stick closely adjacent the cylindrical portion of said cap opposite said end portion to prevent axial movement of said light-stick in an opposite direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The flying saucer toy of claim 4, further including transition members for smoothly fairing said light-stick to the generally planar surface of said mid-portion thereby reducing the rotational resistance produced by said light-stick and facilitating the retention of said light-stick within said cradle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The flying saucer toy of claim 7, wherein said light-stick includes an axially projecting hanger at one end thereof and wherein said transition member encloses said hanger member.
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) | 1983-06-17 | 1983-12-17 | 1984-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-17 | 1987-12-17 | 1988-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-17 | 1991-12-17 | 1992-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |