US4246721A
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Aerial toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-10
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Granted: 1981-01-27
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Expires: 1999-09-10
Abstract
Abstract An aerial toy comprising a substantially annular hollow body having a thin wall intermediate portion including a leading and trailing edge formed on opposite ends thereof, a substantially annular recess formed on the outer surface of the thin wall intermediate portion adjacent the leading edge, a substantially annular ridge formed on the inner surface of the thin wall intermediate portion adjacent the leading edge and a weighting member comprising a substantially annular ring movable disposed within the thin wall intermediate portion such that aerial toy may be tossed or projected through the air by hand.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Bowers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An aerial toy comprising a hollow substantially cylindrical body having a thin wall intermediate portion including a leading and trailing edge formed on opposite ends thereof, a recess formed on the outer surface of said thin wall intermediate portion adjacent said leading edge such that said aerial toy may be tossed to project said aerial toy through the air by hand, said thin wall intermediate portion includes a plurality of notches formed in said trailing edge, said plurality of notches extend less than half the length of said thin wall intermediate portion, a weighting substantially annular member comprising a ring movably disposed within said thin wall intermediate portion to permit the operator to selectively move the center of gravity of said aerial toy to vary the aero-dynamic characteristics thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An aerial toy comprising a hollow substantially cylindrical body having a thin wall intermediate portion including a leading and trailing edge formed on opposite ends thereof, a recess formed on the outer surface of said thin wall intermediate portion adjacent said leading edge such that said aerial toy may be tossed to project said aerial toy through the air by hand, said thin wall intermediate portion includes a plurality of notches formed in said trailing edge, said plurality of notches extend less than half the length of said thin wall intermediate portion, a weighting substantially annular member comprising a ring movably disposed within said thin wall intermediate portion to permit the operator to selectively move the center of gravity of said aerial toy to vary the aero-dynamic characteristics thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The aerial toy of claim 1 wherein said recess comprises a substantially annular configuration formed on the outer surface of said thin wall intermediate portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The aerial toy of claim 1 further including a substantially annular ridge formed on the inner surface of said thin wall intermediate portion adjacent said leading edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The aerial toy of claim 1 wherein said plurality of notches comprises an even number of equally spaced notches.
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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) | 1984-01-27 | 1984-07-28 | 1985-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-27 | 1988-07-28 | 1989-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-27 | 1992-07-28 | 1993-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |