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Inflatable flying saucer toy
Assignee: WARNER LEHMAN CORP
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Filing: 1977-09-06
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Granted: 1979-01-23
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Expires: 1997-09-06
Abstract
Abstract The invention pertains to a hand tossed flying saucer toy being inflatable from a central valve member. The peripheral of the depending lip is substantially circular in cross-section and formed so as to have a memory when the saucer is inflated. The material of construction is such that the inflated saucer is safe for indoor use.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Lehman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An inflatable flying saucer toy comprising: a saucer like body having a peripheral lip, said lip depending from and positioned substantially below said body, said body and lip being joined and forming a single cavity the outer surfaces of which define the toy when inflated, a neck member sealedly attached to said body and open to said cavity and a stopper member for inserting into said neck for forming a pressure seal therewith, said flying saucer toy having sufficient rigidity when inflated for use as a toss toy and sufficiently limp when deflated for its complete deformation for storing in a small area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An inflatable flying saucer toy comprising: a saucer like body having a peripheral lip, said lip depending from and positioned substantially below said body, said body and lip being joined and forming a single cavity the outer surfaces of which define the toy when inflated, a neck member sealedly attached to said body and open to said cavity and a stopper member for inserting into said neck for forming a pressure seal therewith, said flying saucer toy having sufficient rigidity when inflated for use as a toss toy and sufficiently limp when deflated for its complete deformation for storing in a small area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein the walls of the body member defining the cavity are substantially parallel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said depending lip is substantially circular in cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said inflatable flying saucer toy is constructed of pliable gas tight material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said neck member is attached to the under surface of said body member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said neck member is attached to the center under surface of said body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said stopper means has a frusto-conic cross-section and has a retaining means attached to said neck.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 5, wherein said neck member is positioned on the surface of said depending lip adjacent the inner surface of said body member.
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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) | 1982-01-22 | 1982-07-24 | 1983-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-22 | 1986-07-24 | 1987-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-22 | 1990-07-24 | 1991-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |