U.S. patent application number 13/474713 was filed with the patent office on 2015-06-18 for flying toy wrist band.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jinwook Choe. Invention is credited to Jinwook Choe.
Application Number | 20150165338 13/474713 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53367217 |
Filed Date | 2015-06-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150165338 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Choe; Jinwook |
June 18, 2015 |
FLYING TOY WRIST BAND
Abstract
A flying toy comprising a bistable spring metal land that has
two separate states coiled state, when formed around the wrist or a
human limb, it becomes a wristband, as the bistable spring coils
tip to form fit the limb. In an elongated state, when it is
uncoiled, it becomes a flying toy, which can be thrown and flown
between two or more people
Inventors: |
Choe; Jinwook; (Fullterton,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Choe; Jinwook |
Fullterton |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
53367217 |
Appl. No.: |
13/474713 |
Filed: |
May 18, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
446/46 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H 33/18 20130101;
A44C 5/0061 20130101; A44C 5/0007 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63H 33/18 20060101
A63H033/18; A44C 5/00 20060101 A44C005/00 |
Claims
1-6. (canceled)
7. A flying toy wrist band comprising: bistable metal spring band
that comprises two physical states, elongated and coiled, wherein
in its coiled state the band is wrappable around a limb of a human
being or on a similarly sized object and in its elongated state the
band is a flying object capable of flight manipulation by a
user.
8. The flying toy wrist band of claim 7 wherein the length of the
elongated state of the band is within the range of 8 to 11
inches.
9. The flying toy wrist band of claim 7, wherein the width of the
band is within the range of 21/4 to 3 inches.
10. The flying toy wrist hand of claim 7, wherein the weight of the
band is in the ranges from 1.5 to 3 ounces.
11. The flying toy wrist band of claim 7, wherein said bistable
spring band comprises a metal spring body.
12. The flying toy wrist band of claim 11, wherein said bistable
spring body includes a silicone material coating.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to a so-called "Frisbee" like object
made to fly, specifically to an improved method of portability to
be able to be attached to a person's wrist. Flying toy objects have
been around to try and occupy children and adults for hours of fun,
throwing a circular pan shaped object back and forth between two or
more people. A circular pan shaped object well popularized by the
trademark Frisbee. "Frisbee" like objects are rigid, cumbersome,
difficult to carry or store and most importantly easily forgotten
to be packed when traveling. Trademark SLAPWRAP.TM. exists and uses
a bistable spring metal band that allows the metal to transform
into two separate states, coiled and elongated. The present
invention the Flying Toy Wrist Band is able to be put on your wrist
instantly to be carried anywhere and just as quickly it can be
released to be used as a flying toy unlike other similar toys that
only become wrist bands or only flying toys. There are known
inventions that use the SLAPWRAP.TM. technology and trademark. The
Flying Toy Wrist Band is an improvement on U.S. Pat. No. 6,220,916
and U.S. Pat. No. 0,155,389 in that it allows the user to transport
the Flying Toy Wrist Band strapped on your wrist by way of the
bistable spring metal band. The Flying Toy Band is also an
improvement on the above mentioned patents by the fact that when
uncoiled it becomes an instant toy which can be used like a
"Frisbee" like object to be thrown and flown between two or more
people. The Flying Toy Wrist band completely differs from a
"Frisbee" like object since its shape is not circular, rather it is
an elongated shape.
SUMMARY
[0002] The Flying Toy Wrist Band is an elongated object that can be
thrown between multiple people like a "Frisbee". A "Frisbee" and
the Flying Toy Wrist Band are only similar in the method of usage.
The Flying Toy Wrist Band is unique in its shape and ease of
transport capability. The present invention the Flying Toy Wrist
Band provides a flying toy to be used in the same method as a
"Frisbee". The Flying Toy Wrist Band also transforms into a wrist
band by way of the use of slap bracelet technology which also uses
the bistable spring metal, which are most commonly sold under the
commercial trademark name SLAPWRAP.TM..
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0003] FIG. 1 shows top perspective view of Flying Toy Wrist
Band
[0004] FIG. 2 shows top view of Flying Toy Wrist Band
[0005] FIG. 3 shows bottom view of Flying Toy Wrist Band
[0006] FIG. 4 shows side view of Flying Toy Wrist Band
[0007] FIG. 5 shows front view of Flying Toy Wrist Band
[0008] FIG. 6 shows top perspective view of coiled up state of
Flying Toy Wrist Band
[0009] FIG. 7 shows top view of coiled up state of Flying Toy Wrist
Band
[0010] FIG. 8 shows the side view of Flying Toy Wrist Band
[0011] FIG. 9 shows partial sectional view of Flying Toy Wrist
Band
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0012] 10 Flying Toy Wrist Band [0013] 12 Bistable spring metal
[0014] 14 Silicone encasing/cover
DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0015] The unique and thrilling invention the Flying Toy Wrist Band
has two physical states. In its flying elongated state FIG. 1 and
coiled state FIG. 6. The Flying Toy Wrist Band shown on FIG. 1 in
its complete state encased over a bistable spring metal 12. The
Flying Toy Wrist Band 10 is sized to fit preferably around the
wrist, forearm and ankle, although it will also be able to be
wrapped around other body parts and objects. FIG. 9 shows the
construction of the Flying Toy Wrist Band 10. The preferred
material that allows the Flying Toy Wrist Band 10 become a wrist
band FIG. 6 for easy carrying and a fashionable accessory on one's
body is a bistable spring metal 12. The bistable spring metal band
in its open and elongated state is concave as shown in FIG. 5. The
bistable spring metal body 12 is what allows the Flying Toy Wrist
Band 10 change into its two physical states, elongated in its
flying state FIG. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and coiled in its wrist band state
FIG. 6, 7, 8. The bistable spring metal 12 body provides rigidity
when flying and also flexibility when carried around. The two
physical states are interchangeable by unrolling it to elongate it
FIG. 1 or a wrist band FIG. 6 by just simply tapping the Flying Toy
Wrist Band 10 over the limb one chooses to carry it on.
[0016] The bistable spring metal band 10 when it is in its
elongated position is typically FIG. 2 (11) 8 inches to 11 inches
in length, but 9 inches in length would be the optimal length. The
width can be between FIG. 7 (w1) 21/4 to 3 inches, but the optimum
width would be 21/2 inches. These dimensions may vary along the
specified measurement guideline.
[0017] The bistable spring metal 12 may be coated with a wide
variety of materials FIG. 1. The coating material could be of a
wide variety ranging from rubber, fabric or plastic. Two important
factors in selecting the coating material would be (1) the water
proofing capabilities to prevent rusting of the bimetal spring and
(2) softness to the touch to allow easy
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