US4290226A
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Flexible flying disc toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-11-15
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A flexible flying disc toy having a flat, flexible body of fabric material, whereby an advertising message or the like may be printed thereon, and a shape defining and retaining, flexible peripheral ring and rim integrally formed of vinyl or the like so that the disc toy may be folded or crumpled for storage, the toy assuming its original shape after storage and before use.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen R. Stauffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A flying disc or saucer toy having aerodynamic properties so that, when tossed and simultaneously rotated, said toy will fly in a stable manner, said toy comprising: a flat, circular body portion of flexible sheet material; a flexible ring attached to the periphery of said circular body portion, said ring being made of plastics material having sufficient elastic memory to be shape retaining and stretch said body portion into a disc shaped configuration yet pliable so that said toy may be folded and/or crumpled for storage; and an integral upstanding, circumferential rim on said ring, said body portion being attached to said rim whereby said disc toy assumes an unfolded shape with a flat, upper surface and a recessed undersurface to thus exhibit stable, aerodynamic properties when tossed or thrown.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A flying disc or saucer toy having aerodynamic properties so that, when tossed and simultaneously rotated, said toy will fly in a stable manner, said toy comprising: a flat, circular body portion of flexible sheet material; a flexible ring attached to the periphery of said circular body portion, said ring being made of plastics material having sufficient elastic memory to be shape retaining and stretch said body portion into a disc shaped configuration yet pliable so that said toy may be folded and/or crumpled for storage; and an integral upstanding, circumferential rim on said ring, said body portion being attached to said rim whereby said disc toy assumes an unfolded shape with a flat, upper surface and a recessed undersurface to thus exhibit stable, aerodynamic properties when tossed or thrown.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The flexible disc toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body is made of a fabric whereby an advertising or like message may be readily imprinted thereon as by silk screening or other processes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The flying disc toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body portion is sewn to said rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The flying disc toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said ring is formed as an annular tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The flying disc toy as claimed in claim 4 wherein said ring and rim are made from an elongate strip of vinyl material which is cut to a predetermined length, a plug being provided to secure the open tube ends of said ring together to thus form said ring and rim.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The flying disc toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said ring and rim are made from an elongate strip of vinyl material which is cut to a predetermined length, the ends thereof being glued or heat welded together to thus form said ring and rim.
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) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |