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Flying saucer appendage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-10
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Granted: 1980-07-01
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Expires: 1997-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A saucer shaped throwing disc with a flexible tail and pivot means for attaching one end of the tail to the disc at its central vertical axis. When the disc is rotating in flight, the tail trails while remaining extended in the direction opposite the direction of flight. The tail has an aperture near one end for attachment purposes and other apertures which aid in securing the tail in folded or rolled condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R. Sklar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An aerial toy comprising a flying saucer disc, a flexible tail, and pivot means for attaching one end of said flexible tail to said disc at the central vertical axis to allow the disc to rotate about the axis relative to said one end of the flexible tail, such that when the flying saucer disc is rotating in flight the flexible tail trails the disc in the direction opposite to the direction of flight, said pivot means including a first aperture in said tail adjacent said one end and a connector receivable in said aperture, said tail having means for securing it in folded or rolled condition, said latter means including other apertures longitudinally spaced from said first aperture, said connector being receivable in said other apertures to secure the tail in folded or rolled condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An aerial toy comprising a flying saucer disc, a flexible tail, and pivot means for attaching one end of said flexible tail to said disc at the central vertical axis to allow the disc to rotate about the axis relative to said one end of the flexible tail, such that when the flying saucer disc is rotating in flight the flexible tail trails the disc in the direction opposite to the direction of flight, said pivot means including a first aperture in said tail adjacent said one end and a connector receivable in said aperture, said tail having means for securing it in folded or rolled condition, said latter means including other apertures longitudinally spaced from said first aperture, said connector being receivable in said other apertures to secure the tail in folded or rolled condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An aerial toy in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flexible tail has at least one streamer whose length is at least ten times greater than its maximum width, said at least one streamer being at least ten inches in length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
An attachment for an aerial toy comprising a flexible tail including is at least ten times greater than its maximum width, said flexible tail being at least 10 inches in length, and pivot means able to be secured at one end of the flexible tail for attachment at the central axis of the flying saucer disc to allow said disc to rotate in its flight with said flexible tail remaining extended in a direction opposite to the direction of flight, said pivot means including a first aperture in said tail adjacent said one end and a connector receivable in said aperture, said tail having means for securing it in folded or rolled condition, said latter means including other apertures longitudinally spaced from said first aperture, said connector being receivable in said other apertures to secure the tail in folded or rolled condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
142 words
An attachment for an aerial toy comprising a flexible tail including is at least ten times greater than its maximum width, said flexible tail being at least 10 inches in length, and pivot means able to be secured at one end of the flexible tail for attachment at the central axis of the flying saucer disc to allow said disc to rotate in its flight with said flexible tail remaining extended in a direction opposite to the direction of flight, said pivot means including a first aperture in said tail adjacent said one end and a connector receivable in said aperture, said tail having means for securing it in folded or rolled condition, said latter means including other apertures longitudinally spaced from said first aperture, said connector being receivable in said other apertures to secure the tail in folded or rolled condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
An attachment in accordance with claim 3 wherein said pivot means includes a post for extension through a hole in the flying saucer disc at its central vertical axis, and means for securing said post in said hole wherein securing means fixes said attachment at one end of said attachment to said post and said post to said disc, to allow said disc to rotate about said axis relative to said one end of said attachment.
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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) | 1983-07-01 | 1983-12-31 | 1984-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-01 | 1987-12-31 | 1988-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-01 | 1991-12-31 | 1992-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |