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US5067922A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Combination drink cooler and throwing toy

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-19
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Granted: 1991-11-26
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Expires: 2010-04-19
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Abstract

Abstract An insulating device for keeping a container of liquid from losing its thermal content to its environment that can double as a recreational throwing toy. The device is constructed of two open-ended cylinder bodies, one inside the other. The inner cylinder 8 of an insulating material for the purpose of keeping a container of liquid cold (or warm) is adhered to the inner side of the outer cylinder 10 of a stiff, yet flexible plastic composite that provides aerodynamic stability and durability. A uniformly weighted ring 2 encircles the forward end of the device sandwiched between the two cylinders, thus providing a forward center of gravity that produces stability in flight. The forward edge 6 of the device is rounded for durability and aerodynamics, while the rear edge 4 is rounded and slightly tapered to reduce drag while in flight. The device, when propelled through the air and provided with a rotation about its horizontal axis will fly in a smooth and calculatable manner. The device, when slipped over a cylindrical beverage container will provide an insulating property for keeping the liquid within at a desirable temperature.

Inventors

  • 👤 Michael E. McMahon

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-10 01:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18; B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3876; B65D81/3886; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/903

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 104 words
A combination drink cooler and throwing toy for use as a device for insulating a container of liquid, as well as, a device for use as a throwing toy, comprising: an open-ended inner cylinder means of an insulating material for insulating a container of liquid from it's surrounding environment, and an open-ended outer cylinder means for stability in flight, wherein said inner cylinder being joined about it's outer surface to inside of said outer cylinder, and a weighted ring means for providing forward mass necessary for aerodynamic flight encircling the forward end of the device sandwiched between said inner cylinder and said outer cylinder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 104 words
A combination drink cooler and throwing toy for use as a device for insulating a container of liquid, as well as, a device for use as a throwing toy, comprising: an open-ended inner cylinder means of an insulating material for insulating a container of liquid from it's surrounding environment, and an open-ended outer cylinder means for stability in flight, wherein said inner cylinder being joined about it's outer surface to inside of said outer cylinder, and a weighted ring means for providing forward mass necessary for aerodynamic flight encircling the forward end of the device sandwiched between said inner cylinder and said outer cylinder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
The combination drink cooler and throwing toy of claim 1 wherein said inner cylinder is made of foam rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
The combination drink cooler and throwing toy of claim 1 wherein said outer cylinder is made of a rigid, yet flexible plastic composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 28 words
The combination drink cooler and throwing toy of claim 1 wherein said inner cylinder is glued with a waterproof adhesive to the inside surface of said outer cylinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 31 words
The combination drink cooler and throwing toy of claim 1 wherein said weighted ring is made of a dense rubber/plastic composite means so that said weighted ring can withstand rough handling.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said inner cylinder and said outer cylinder are of the same length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 18 words
The invention of claim 1, further including a rounded front edge and a rounded, slightly tapered rear edge.

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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) 1994-11-25 1995-05-27 1995-11-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1998-11-25 1999-05-27 1999-11-26 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2002-11-25 2003-05-27 2003-11-26 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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