US4132030A
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Flying saucer toy with selectively positionable finger grip support legs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-01
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-08-01
Abstract
Abstract The invention pertains to a hand tossed flying saucer toy having at least one combination selectively positionable peripheral finger grip/leg to provide greater control and enable the user to impact a greater spin to the toy and to support the saucer while at rest on a flat surface for ease of picking up for use.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Lehman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A hand tossed flying saucer toy comprising: a saucer-like body with a peripheral depending lip; a plurality of protruding finger grips removably attached to the exterior surface of said depending lip, said finger grips are selectively positionable as desired for effecting the flight characteristics of said flying saucer toy; and attachment means for removably attaching said finger grips to said exterior surface of said depending lip in their selected positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A hand tossed flying saucer toy comprising: a saucer-like body with a peripheral depending lip; a plurality of protruding finger grips removably attached to the exterior surface of said depending lip, said finger grips are selectively positionable as desired for effecting the flight characteristics of said flying saucer toy; and attachment means for removably attaching said finger grips to said exterior surface of said depending lip in their selected positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said finger grips protrude downward and outward from said exterior surface of said depending lip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said attachment means comprises a plurality of spaced apart apertures of a quantity greater than the quantity of said finger grips positioned around said depending lip and attachment members for passing through an aperture from the inner surface of said depending lip and engaging one of said finger grips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 3, wherein said attachment member threadedly engages said one of said finger grips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said attachment means is a clamp member which grips the inner surface of said depending lip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said exterior surface of said depending lip and the depending lip mating surface of each of said plurality finger grips substantially conform when mated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein the finger engaging surfaces of each of said finger grips are substantially parallel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein the finger engaging surfaces of each of said finger grips define an angle on the order of 30 with the radius of said saucer passing along said finger engaging surfaces.
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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |