US4466212A
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Inflatable saucer toy with shape holders and weights
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-08-02
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Granted: 1984-08-21
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Expires: 2002-08-02
Abstract
Abstract The invention pertains to an improved inflatable flying saucer toy which is comprised of two pieces capable of being joined by male and female construction. The saucer is made up of an upper dome section, an upper lip section, a lower lip section, an inside lip section, and a lower dome section all of which may individually be thicker than the remaining sections or which may have reinforcement rings molded into them to hold the saucer in an ideal aerodynamic shape. The shape holding features of the saucer can also provide additional weight to the saucer.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Lehman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
An improved inflatable flying saucer toy comprising: two sections joined at their peripheries by a male and female joining means; one of said two sections having a central dome portion and a first peripheral depending lip forming a generally concave and convex structure, said first peripheral depending lip having one of said male and female joining means formed thereon; the other of said two sections having a central dome portion and a second peripheral depending lip forming a generally concave and convex structure, said second peripheral depending lip including a reversed portion and having the other of said male and female joining means formed thereon, whereby when said two sections are joined by said joining means an unitary saucer toy is formed having an inflatable gas tight chamber between said two sections and when said chamber is inflated through an air filling means on said unitary saucer toy and the unitary saucer toy is held relatively rigid by a shape holding means, the unitary saucer toy 6 can be thrown through the air for a substantially long distance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
An improved inflatable flying saucer toy comprising: two sections joined at their peripheries by a male and female joining means; one of said two sections having a central dome portion and a first peripheral depending lip forming a generally concave and convex structure, said first peripheral depending lip having one of said male and female joining means formed thereon; the other of said two sections having a central dome portion and a second peripheral depending lip forming a generally concave and convex structure, said second peripheral depending lip including a reversed portion and having the other of said male and female joining means formed thereon, whereby when said two sections are joined by said joining means an unitary saucer toy is formed having an inflatable gas tight chamber between said two sections and when said chamber is inflated through an air filling means on said unitary saucer toy and the unitary saucer toy is held relatively rigid by a shape holding means, the unitary saucer toy 6 can be thrown through the air for a substantially long distance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein when said first and second peripheral depending lips are joined form a substantially semicircular shape in cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said air filling means in attached to an underside of said saucer toy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said air filling means is a needle valve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention defined in claim 1, wherein said shape holding means is a ring shaped reinforcement molded into one of said central dome portions and concentric wing the center of the saucer toy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein shape holding means is a ring shaped reinforcement molded into one of said first and second peripheral depending lips and concentric with the center of the saucer toy.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said shape holding means is one of said two sections having a thickness at least fifty percent thicker than the other said two sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said shape holding means is one of said first and second peripheral depending lips having a thickness at least fifty percent thicker than the rest of the saucer toy.
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) | 1987-08-21 | 1988-02-20 | 1988-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-21 | 1992-02-20 | 1992-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-21 | 1996-02-20 | 1996-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |