US4254575A
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Illuminated flying saucer-like toys
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-12
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Granted: 1981-03-10
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Expires: 1999-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A system of illuminating flying saucer-type toys for use at night or when visibility is poor by chemiluminescence. The invention includes a system for such illumination by the insertion of a hoop-shaped device to the underside of the toy. The hoop-shape is formed from a flexible rod-like device containing chemiluminescent materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold S. Gould
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18; A63F; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
An aerodynamic toy comprising, a saucer-shaped translucent body of predetermined circumferential length, said body having a rim at the periphery thereof defining an annular cavity, and a flexible tubular member containing chemical means for producing light bent into a ring and inserted in said cavity, said tubular member being resilient and having a predetermined diameter and a length corresponding to said circumferential length such that said ring fits tightly within said cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
An aerodynamic toy comprising, a saucer-shaped translucent body of predetermined circumferential length, said body having a rim at the periphery thereof defining an annular cavity, and a flexible tubular member containing chemical means for producing light bent into a ring and inserted in said cavity, said tubular member being resilient and having a predetermined diameter and a length corresponding to said circumferential length such that said ring fits tightly within said cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein, the light producing means of said ring extends substantially entirely around said annular cavity, whereby there is a continuous band of light around the periphery of said saucer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The toy of claim 2 wherein, said body and tubular member are circular in plan.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said tubular member further comprises, a flexible tube containing a first chemiluminescent component, and a brittle tube fixed within said flexible tube containing a second chemiluminescent component, whereby when said tubular member is bent into a ring, said fixed brittle tube will fracture causing said chemiluminescent components to mix and provide a ring of light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said tubular member further comprises, a plug extending from one end thereof, and a recess at the other end thereof adapted to receive said plug to close said ring, whereby impact forces applied to said body cause compressive forces within said ring tending to push said plug into said recess to hold said ring closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The toy of claim 5 wherein said tubular member further comprises, a plurality of brittle tubes fixed within said flexible tube, each said brittle tube containing a chemiluminescent component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The toy of claim 6 wherein, said brittle tubes contain a plurality of different color chemiluminescent components.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein, said rim extends inwardly of said body.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-09 | 1988-09-08 | 1989-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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