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WO1998003239A1 - Jouet du type disque volant - Google Patents

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WO1998003239A1
WO1998003239A1 PCT/US1997/012939 US9712939W WO9803239A1 WO 1998003239 A1 WO1998003239 A1 WO 1998003239A1 US 9712939 W US9712939 W US 9712939W WO 9803239 A1 WO9803239 A1 WO 9803239A1
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toy
edge cushion
flight plate
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Stuart K. Imai
John T. Benson
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Mattel, Inc.
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Priority to AU38114/97A priority Critical patent/AU3811497A/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • A63H33/18—Throwing or slinging toys, e.g. flying disc toys

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  • the present invention relates generally to recreational devices, and more particularly, to a toy which may be thrown and caught. More particularly still, the invention concerns a flying disc including a rigid flight plate at least partially covered by a resilient cushion which facilitates throwing and capture of the toy.
  • One potential solution to the aforementioned problems may be to form the disc using of a more resilient material, perhaps by molding the disc from a light-weight foam. This solution, however, may compromise the disc's structural integrity, and could negatively affect the flight characteristics of the toy
  • Another possible solution may be to fit a conventional flying disc toy with a thin, grip-enhancing skin Unfortunately, such an arrangement fails to adequately address problems associated with impact of the disc, particularly where the disc is traveling at a high speed What is needed is a flying disc toy which employs a resilient edge cushion which will facilitate capture without compromising structural integrity of the toy
  • the present invention involves a toy for throwing and capture by one or more players, the toy including a rigid flight plate and a resilient edge cushion secured to the perimeter of the flight plate to facilitate catching of the toy
  • the flight plate preferably is formed of a transparent material, generally in the shape of a disc having a central portion bounded by an annular portion with an outer perimeter designed to secure the edge cushion to the flight plate
  • the edge cushion typically is co-molded with the flight plate, extending radially and downwardly therefrom to define a resilient rim
  • the edge cushion is formed from an opaque material, defining one or more openings which frame windows in the toy so as to provide a unique visual effect
  • the flight plate thus provides the toy with structural integrity, and the edge cushion provides the toy with enhanced grippability and visual effect
  • Fig 1 is an isometric view of a flying disc toy constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig 2 is a top plan view of the flying disc toy shown in Fig 1
  • Fig 3 is a bottom plan view of the flying disc toy shown in Fig. 1
  • Fig 4 is a side view of the flying disc toy shown in Fig 1
  • Fig 5 is an isometric view of a flight plate which forms a part of the flying disc toy shown in Fig 1
  • Fig 6 is a cross-sectional view of the flying disc toy shown in Fig 1, the view being taken generally along lines 6-6 of Fig 3
  • Fig 7 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view depicting a toy constructed according to a first alternative embodiment of the invention
  • Fig 8 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view depicting a toy constructed according to a second alternative embodiment of the invention
  • Fig 9 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view depicting a toy constructed according to a third alternative embodiment of the invention
  • Fig 9A is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view of a flight plate used in the flying disc toy of Fig 9
  • a preferred embodiment of the invented toy is shown at 10, such toy taking the form of a flying disc having a somewhat planar central portion 12 surrounded by a downwardly depending ⁇ m portion 14
  • the central portion acts in concert with the rim portion to provide an aerodynamic support structure, with the ⁇ m portion further providing a handhold which may be used by individuals when throwing or catching the disc
  • the central portion is substantially rigid
  • the rim portion is resilient so as to provide the toy with a cushioned grip In this manner, the toy is given a structural integrity which is sufficient to accommodate high performance use, while still providing the toy with enhanced grippability features
  • the depicted toy has been constructed using a framework in the form of a rigid flight plate 20 As indicated in Figs 5 and 6, the flight plate includes a raised center portion 22, an annular portion 24, and an outer perimeter 26 In this embodiment, center portion 22 is raised only slightly relative to annular portion 24, typically on the order of approximately 1/16-inch. Outer perimeter 26 is defined by the terminus of annular portion 24, typically adjacent a webbed extension 24a.
  • the flight plate also may be provided with a plurality of apertures 28.
  • the flight plate is rigid, preferably being formed from a material such as polypropylene. Although some flexing of the flight plate may be possible (due to the fact that the flight plate is relatively thin) it is important is that the disc be sufficiently rigid to provide proper structural integrity to the disc. In the preferred embodiment, the flight plate also is transparent, thus allowing for construction of a toy with a unique visual effect as will be described below.
  • the depicted toy is provided with a resilient edge cushion 30 which is secured to the flight plate, typically by co-molding the edge cushion to the flight plate (a process wherein the rigid flight plate is placed within the edge cushion mold).
  • the edge cushion at least partially covers the flight plate, extending radially and downwardly from the flight plate's outer perimeter so as to provide a multi-layered flying disc with improved gripping characteristics.
  • the depicted toy is shown with the edge cushion covering only a perimeter portion of the flight plate's upper surface, those skilled will understand that the lower surface of the flight plate also may be covered.
  • the edge portion may be provided with various openings so as to expose various portions of the flight plate. What is important is that there is sufficient overlap to secure the edge portion to the flight plate.
  • the flight plate may be provided with various apertures, each of which may be filled with edge cushion material upon co-molding the edge cushion to the flight plate.
  • edge cushion material upon co-molding the edge cushion to the flight plate.
  • the edge cushion is formed from a relatively resilient, opaque material which typically has a hardness within the range of between approximately 50 Shore A and 65 Shore A Use of such a resilient material provides for enhanced grippability of the toy
  • a polyethylene elastomere such as Engage TM (manufactured by Dow Chemical Co ) is employed
  • Engage TM manufactured by Dow Chemical Co
  • the proposed material has a hardness of approximately 62 Shore A
  • edge cushion 30 will be seen to include a rim portion 32 and an annular portion 34, the annular portion of the edge cushion overlying the annular portion of the flight plate The annular portion 34 defines a central opening 36. Because the edge
  • opening 36 serves to frame a central window in the flying disc
  • Slot-shaped openings such as that shown at 36a also may be provided to frame corresponding slot-shaped windows in annular portion 34 These windows provide the toy with a unique visual effect
  • the edge cushion also may be provided with various surface contours which enhance the toy's flight characteristics and unique visual effect
  • the depicted disc has been provided with arcuate channels 50 which may serve to encourage spinning of the disc
  • the toy also is provided with indents such as that shown at 52, and an annular channel such as that shown at 54, both of which provide enhanced visual effect
  • the toy's rim is defined substantially by edge cushion 30, providing the toy with a rim which is resilient so as to facilitate catching of the toy.
  • the flight plate is embedded a distance A in a disc which has an overall diameter B Distance A preferably is approximately Vi-inch for a disc having a distance B which is approximately 8 3 -inches.
  • a first alternative embodiment of the invented toy is illustrated in fragmentary cross-section, such toy taking the form of a flying disc indicated generally at 110
  • disc 110 includes a central portion 112 and a rim portion 114, the central portion providing structural integrity to the disc by employing a rigid flight plate 1 0 Unlike the flight plate in toy 10, however, the flight plate in disc 110 does not extend to the rim portion of the disc Instead, the outer perimeter 126 of the flight plate terminates within the central portion of the disc Disc 110 thus employs an edge cushion 130 which entirely defines the rim portion, providing additional cushion upon impact In this embodiment, such rim is approximately V ⁇ -inch thick
  • Fig 7 also illustrates a toy which is co-molded with the flight plate so as to cover portions of both the upper and lower surfaces thereof
  • Fig 8 shows another alternative embodiment of the invented toy, again in fragmentary cross-section
  • the toy takes the form of a flying disc which is indicated generally at 210
  • disc 210 includes a central portion 212 and a rim portion 214
  • the central portion provides structural integrity to the disc by employing a rigid flight plate 220
  • the flight plate does not extend to the rim portion of the disc, but rather terminates in the outer perimeter 226 which is within the central portion of the disc
  • Disc 210 employs an edge cushion 230 which entirely defines the rim portion, providing a rim with substantial cushion upon impact In this embodiment, such rim is approximately Vi -inch thick
  • Disc 310 will be seen to include a central portion 312 and a rim portion 314, the central portion being defined at least in part by a rigid flight plate 320
  • the rim portion is defined by a resilient edge cushion 330 which is secured to the flight plate, typically by co-molding the resilient cushion with the flight plate
  • the flight plate is defined by a center portion 322 and an annular portion 324, the annular portion terminating in a raised outer lip 326 which helps to secure the edge cushion to the flight plate.
  • the edge cushion includes an upper portion 332 which overlies the annular portion and outer lip of the flight plate, and also includes a lower portion 334 which underlies the outer lip of the flight plate. This typically is accomplished by co-molding the edge cushion with the flight plate. Furthermore, it will be noted that the flight plate does not extend into the rim portion of the disc, but rather terminates in the central portion of the disc. The rim portion thus is defined entirely by the edge cushion, providing a disc with substantial cushion on impact.
  • Fig. 9A shows the outer lip of the flight plate in detail, it being apparent that such lip gives the flight plate a generally Z-shaped cross-section near its perimeter.
  • the lip is raised a distance C, which distance typically corresponds to the thickness of the edge cushion below the lip.
  • the lip has a length of approximately D. In the depicted embodiment distance C is approximately equal to the thickness of the flight plate. Distance D is approximately 1/8 inch.
  • the lip tapers in a radial direction to accommodate stable attachment of the edge cushion to the flight plate.

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Cette invention se rapporte à un jouet (10), conçu pour être lancé et attrapé par un ou plusieurs joueurs, qui comprend un plateau volant rigide (20) et un coussin de bord flexible (30) fixé au pourtour du plateau volant, pour que les joueurs puissent attraperle jouet plus facilement. Le plateau volant est de préférence formé d'un matériau transparent ayant généralement la forme d'un disque avec une partie centrale délimitée par un pourtour extérieur. Le coussin de bord est généralement moulé conjointement au plateau volant, de façon à s'étendre radialement vers le bas à partir du plateau volant pour former une bordure flexible. Le coussin de bord est formé d'un matériau opaque, définissant une ou plusieurs ouvertures qui délimitent des fenêtres dans le jouet, afin de créer un effet visuel unique.
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US7081032B1 (en) * 2003-01-14 2006-07-25 Holgate Inc. Flying disc having contoured features
US7294036B2 (en) 2004-02-11 2007-11-13 Jonathan Potts Flying disc
US7976355B2 (en) 2005-09-09 2011-07-12 Mcanulty Roy E Flexible toss toy
US10881978B2 (en) * 2017-06-30 2021-01-05 William Wheelwright Miller Ergonomic flying disc

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US3720018A (en) * 1971-03-25 1973-03-13 H Peterson Lighted disk-type flight toy and components thereof
US4334385A (en) * 1979-11-05 1982-06-15 Wham-O Mfg. Co. Flying disc
US4737128A (en) * 1986-12-11 1988-04-12 Parker Brothers Division Of Kenner Parker Toys Inc. Flexible unitary circular air foil
US5145439A (en) * 1990-07-27 1992-09-08 Herpa Miniaturmodelle Gmbh Fuselage of a model airplane injection molded from plastic and have windows
US5195916A (en) * 1991-05-03 1993-03-23 Her Ming Long Dual disc flying toy with flat lower member
US5366403A (en) * 1993-08-11 1994-11-22 Barney Weiss Flying disc
US5484159A (en) * 1994-07-26 1996-01-16 Lance L. Dean Covered flying object

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US7081032B1 (en) * 2003-01-14 2006-07-25 Holgate Inc. Flying disc having contoured features
GB2410905A (en) * 2004-02-11 2005-08-17 Jonathan Potts Flying disc with convexly curved rim.
US7294036B2 (en) 2004-02-11 2007-11-13 Jonathan Potts Flying disc
GB2410905B (en) * 2004-02-11 2008-07-16 Jonathan Potts Flying disc
US7976355B2 (en) 2005-09-09 2011-07-12 Mcanulty Roy E Flexible toss toy
US10881978B2 (en) * 2017-06-30 2021-01-05 William Wheelwright Miller Ergonomic flying disc

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