Abstract: A play activity set having, in at least certain aspects, target apparatus at which at least one object may be directed; at least one object for throwing at the target apparatus; the target apparatus and the at least one object made by separating box material from a single box or from a plurality of boxes; and, in one aspect, such a play activity set wherein the single box is, e.g., a pizza box.

Abstract: A frisbee includes an annular main disk, and an annular support member mounted on the main disk. Thus, the support member can be detached from the main disk, so that the frisbee is foldable when not in use, thereby facilitating storage, package and transportation of the frisbee. In addition, the frisbee is guided by the cord to fly along a circumferential orbit, so that the frisbee can be played by a single player. Further, the frisbee can be played by two players and can also be played by a single player, thereby enhancing the versatility of the frisbee.

Abstract: A multipurpose disc useful as a throw, tug, and chew toy for play involving pets and for play involving pets and people, and useful as a water and food dish for pets, the disc comprising: a circular top portion; an annular sidewall portion that merges with the circular top portion; an annular flange portion that merges with the annular sidewall portion, the annular flange and circular top portions being disposed in parallel spaced planes; a convex outer side; and, a concave inner side. The multipurpose disc has a flat top, annularly depressed trough formed in the annular flange, an internal flexible woven fabric re-enforcing member, and is composed of a resilient, waterproof, durable, and flexible material such as natural or synthetic rubber.

Abstract: The invention is a projectile plaything, namely a boomerang-like toy that, if properly thrown, will fly in an arcuate path and return to the area of its release. The plaything will be formed to imitate the shape of the United States Air Force B2 Bomber, aka the Stealth Bomber.

Abstract: A water skipping toy which has the desired characteristics of a few, simple, low cost parts that are easily produced using injection molding and minimal assembly time. The preferred embodiment comprises two substantially identical convex plastic discs each having an annular flange recessed from the outer perimeter of the disc. The flange of one of the discs is taller and has a slightly larger diameter than the flange of the other disc so that the two flanges are radially juxtaposed when the two discs are joined together. The discs may be secured together by the press fit engagement of the two annular flanges or the flanges may be glued to each other by a common adhesive along contiguous radial surfaces of the flanges. The discs create an air pocket between them which makes the toy lighter and buoyant. The third component of the preferred embodiment comprises a relatively soft rubber ring which encircles the outer radial edges of the discs to provide a safety barrier.

Abstract: The flyable ball has a unitary spherically shaped body made from a resilient material, with the body having a center axis and a transverse center axis. The body further includes a radially outward extending ring or rim projecting from the body and located below the transverse center axis for supplying centrifugal stabilization to the body when the ball is thrown into the air with a spin.

Abstract: A flying disc which in certain aspects has a disc body having an outer perimeter and a plurality of cuts, indentations, grooves, and/or weakened areas spaced-apart around the outer perimeter, and at least one portion [or a plurality thereof] of the disc body between at least one pair of the cuts, etc., said portion(s) folded from the disc body. In certain aspects such a disc has a weight or weights, secondary piece or secondary disc connected to the disc body on either the top or bottom thereof, the weights(s), secondary piece or disc for facilitating flight of the disc body.

Abstract: A rotating toy may then include a hub having a central axis and a lower portion; a plurality of counter rotating blades extending outwardly from the lower portion of the hub, the plurality of counter rotating blades having a tip connected to an outer ring; a single means for rotating the hub and blades sufficiently quickly to generate a major portion of the lift generated by the aircraft through the single rotating means; and the hub having an upper portion above the plurality of counter rotating blades and above the single rotating means such that the aircraft includes a center of gravity above a bottom portion defined by the outer ring to improve self stabilization of the toy. In furtherance thereto the single rotating means may be secured on the central axis and positioned below the counter rotating blades.

Abstract: A toy assembly and its method of manufacture. The toy assembly is a spherical object that can be temporarily compressed into a disc. A short time after compression, the toy pops back into its original ball-like shape. The toy assembly has arcuate sections that join form a generally spherical body. The arcuate sections are symmetrically disposed around a central axis. The spherical body is bisected by an imaginary equatorial plane that is perpendicular to the central axis. A leaf spring is provided behind each of the arcuate sections that bias the arcuate sections into a spherical shape. A connector mechanism is provided that temporarily connect opposite sides of the spherical body when the spherical body is compressed. The leaf springs provide a spring bias that resists any compression and causes the arcuate sections to return to a spherical shape when the connector mechanism release.

Abstract: A flying disc has a smaller diameter and lower profile which allow it to be more easily caught by dogs, children, and other less experienced players. The disc has an increased thickness and weight at the rim enabling the disc to travel greater distances. The disc has an increased thickness along a flight plate and along a transition area which helps deter puncture and other breakage due to aggressive canine catches. The disc has gripping surfaces positioned along an upper surface and on the underside of the disc which help a person retain better control of the disc while it is being thrown or caught. The gripping surfaces are segmented, staggered, uni-directional, and present a low profile. These gripping surfaces help prevent the accumulation of foreign matter that can render it difficult to grip or catch the disc and which can harm a dog's teeth when catching the disc.

Abstract: A toy assembly and its method of manufacture. The toy assembly is a spherical object that can be temporarily compressed into a disc. A short time after compression, the toy pops back into its original ball-like shape. The toy assembly has shell sections that join along at least one joint line to form a generally spherical body. The shell sections are symmetrically disposed around a central axis. The spherical body is bisected by an imaginary equatorial plane that is perpendicular to the central axis. The joint lines between shell sections exist in meridian planes that are perpendicular to the equatorial plane. A connector mechanism is provided that temporarily connect opposite sides of the shell when the shell is compressed. The shell sections provide a spring bias that resists any compression and causes the shell sections to return to a spherical shape when the connector mechanism release.

Abstract: A disc toy for throwing between at least two persons includes a disc with a panel and a flange. The panel has a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge having a substantially circular shape. A flange is integrally attached to and extends downwardly from the peripheral edge. A plurality of windows is positioned in the disc for allowing light to pass through the disc. Each of the windows is positioned at a juncture of the panel and the flange and the peripheral edge. A plurality of light emitters is provided. Each of a plurality of clip members is attached to the disc at a juncture of the bottom surface and the flange. Each of the clip members abuts one of the windows and each is adapted for releasably securing one of the light emitters in a position adjacent to one of the windows.

Abstract: A recreational or competitive flying disc includes an illumination system employing an array of flexible optical fibers to distribute the light of a single light emitting diode (LED) from the rotational center of the disc to its outside periphery. A small water-resistant compartment centered on the underside of the disc houses the LED, battery, and the illumination control. The leads of the LED also serve as the contacts of the battery. One end of each of the optical fibers is embedded in the LED, and the other end extends radially from the central housing on the underside surface of the disc to the rim of the disc. The flying disc is illuminated without altering the aerodynamic properties of the disc.

Abstract: A rotating toy may then include a hub having a central axis and a lower portion; a plurality of counter rotating blades extending outwardly from the lower portion of the hub, the plurality of counter rotating blades having a tip connected to an outer ring; a single means for rotating the hub and blades sufficiently quickly to generate a major portion of the lift generated by the aircraft through the single rotating means; and the hub having an upper portion above the plurality of counter rotating blades and above the single rotating means such that the aircraft includes a center of gravity above the plurality of counter rotating blades to provide a self-stabilizing rotating toy. In furtherance thereto the single rotating means may be secured on the central axis and positioned below the counter rotating blades.

Abstract: A flexible flying disk is described in which a body having a circular perimeter is formed about a central axis. The body includes a weighted annular margin at the perimeter, with an axial margin dimension. A central web spans the perimeter at one axial end of the margin and includes an axial web thickness less than the axial margin dimension. The web and annular margin are integral and are formed of a thermosetting molded and heat cured catalyzed silicone.

Abstract: A throwable toy includes an open center polygon defining a closed ring having upper and lower surfaces including connected linear segments and a plurality of shortened, generally rounded, rearward-projecting members extending outwardly and downwardly from said ring along and aligned with the axes of said linear segments.

Abstract: A Frisbee™ fan comprises a fan body made from a fabric bordered by a flexible strip on the peripheral rim thereof and a folding plate clamping the fan body for generating a strong air flow. The fan body may be printed with a selected pattern. The fan body may be separated from the folding plate to become a Frisbee™ for recreational use. The flexible strip allows the fan body be twisted and folded to a smaller size and be encased in the folding plate to facilitate carrying and storing.

Abstract: An annular protective rim attachment designed to grip the outer peripheral edge of compact discs (CD's) and digital video discs (DVD's), consisting of a flexible, flat top rim (10), the inner periphery of which is molded to form an upper lip (12), lower lip (14), and between these lips, a gripping mouth (16) to securely hold the CD or DVD (28) inside the aperture of said ring. The underside of said ring is shaped in such a way as to create an airfoil (20) adequate to enable the airfoil ring with attached CD or DVD (28) to safely fly and exhibit controllability when tossed into the air. The airfoil ring is made of a soft, flexible non-malleable plastic material which will create a cushioning effect so as not to produce contact impact and resultant injury or damage when tossed into the air.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful type of flying toy, game, and sport activity device. It is comprised essentially of a flying saucer or disk with a centrally located elastic cord attached to the middle of the saucer, at the center of its axis of rotation. The terminal end of elastic cord is typically attached to one end of a swivel, and the other end of the swivel is typically attached to a ribbon tail. There are many embodiments of the Flying Saucer with Tether disclosed in the specification. This Flying Saucer with Tether may be used for doing tricks and for a variety of group games and sporting activities.

Abstract: A flexible soft flying disc toy that is molded and having a recessed and/or raised and recessed centrally located region on the center bottom of the disc to encourage and facilitate the spinning of the disc on one's finger and give the illusion of being a professional type player in technique for amusement. The general nature of the spinning of the disc on one's finger in a flexible soft flying disc has the potential to wear into the disc material and having a raised center bottom allows for increased thickness in the disc in that area to improve firmness and durability with this function. The flexible soft flying foam material offers the users more safety features than previous relatively hard plastic flying disc type products by now allowing the molded material composite to compress when being hit by the disc or when used for catching of the disc. The compression allows the disc to conform more to the hand allowing for the disc to be caught easier and without the fear of being hurt.

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging decorating sheet made by injection molding or plastic-molding and method for manufacturing the same is disclosed. The decorating sheet is a semi-transparent thin plastic plate and has non-flat embossment figures on surfaces thereof. Therefore, as a backside of the decorating sheet faces to a light source, a three-dimensional image will present to the viewer. The method for manufacturing a three-dimensional imaging decorating sheet is disclosed so that a thin plate has embossment figures at one surface or two surface. The method comprises the steps of: inputting figures to a computer for performing predetermined processing; performing chromatography to the input figures; converting the result of the chromatography into control codes; inputting the control codes to a CNC machine for machining an mold; and injecting plastics or rubbers to the mold to form a plastic decorating sheet.

Abstract: An amusement device toy in the shape of a flying saucer disk having aero-dynamically shaped whistle structures for emitting different tones when the disk is thrown into the air, mounted symmetrically on the periphery of the disk. The size of the whistle air chambers may be varied or the openings for admitting air displaced at different angles to obtain the different tones, while the aero-dynamic shape of the whistle assures laminar flow of air over the whistle entry for increased air flow.

Abstract: A play activity set having, in at least certain aspects, target apparatus at which at least one object may be directed; at least one object for throwing at the target apparatus; the target apparatus and the at least one object made by separating box material from at least one box; in one aspect, such a play activity set wherein the target apparatus and the at least one object are separated from a single box; and, in one aspect, such a play activity set wherein the single box is, e.g., a pizza box.

Abstract: An annular protective ring attachment designed to grip the outer peripheral edge of all compact discs (CDs) and digital video discs (DVDs) which, when used in combination with said CD or DVD, creates an airfoil. The airfoil ring consists of an inner periphery, which is molded to form a top lip (3) and bottom lip (4), and between these lips, a gripping mouth (6), which securely holds the CD or DVD (7,76) inside the aperture of the airfoil ring. The body of the airfoil ring is curved in such a way as to create an airfoil adequate to enable the airfoil ring with inserted CD or DVD to be safely tossed into the air and to exhibit controllability in flight. The airfoil ring is constructed of a soft, flexible plastic material, and uses a hinge groove (5) on the top side of the airfoil skirt (1) and a hinge groove reaction area (9) on the underside of the airfoil skirt (1) to dissipate the contact force upon impact and create a cushioning effect so as to avoid resultant injury or damage when tossed into the air.

Abstract: A water skipping toy which has the desired characteristics of a few, simple, low cost parts that are easily produced using injection molding and minimal assembly time. The preferred embodiment comprises two substantially identical convex plastic discs each having an annular flange recessed from the outer perimeter of the disc. The flange of one of the discs is taller and has a slightly larger diameter than the flange of the other disc so that the two flanges are radially juxtaposed when the two discs are joined together. The discs may be secured together by the press fit engagement of the two annular flanges or the flanges may be glued to each other by a common adhesive along contiguous radial surfaces of the flanges. The discs create an air pocket between them which makes the toy lighter and buoyant. The third component of the preferred embodiment comprises a relatively soft rubber ring which encircles the outer radial edges of the discs to provide a safety barrier.

Abstract: A flying disc sporting toy having a rim of varying radial width which enables it to fly long distances.

Abstract: An aerodynamic flying disk, i.e. such as a FRISBEE®, comprises a circular disk body having a circumferential rim. A groove is provided in the rim. A plurality of light sticks are located in various sections of the groove. The light sticks are bent and snapped to activate a chemical light producing reaction and after such activation may be placed into the sections of the groove. Thereafter, during the time the light sticks continue to glow, the flying disk when thrown and flown through the air will have an illuminated circumferential rim, enhancing the user's enjoyment in using and/or playing with the flying disk.

Abstract: The golfrisbee sport is to launch the golfrisbee to fly into a portable golfrisbee basket or push the golfrisbee mounted on a universal put and hole to roll into a cavity. The golfrisbee emulates the human throwing process to launch the disk to fly. Swiveling golfrisbee pole to rotate golfrisbee disk to have frictionless take-off launching, the screw provides the frictionless lock, frictionless launch and frictionless take-off depending on the specified screw position. As the disk rotates due to the eccentric force, the disk automatically launches and takes off to fly at the specified position. The golfrisbeer swivels the club to launch the golfrisbee to fly. The golfrisbee is launched to fly with the waist force to swivel the club at very high speed. With the high-speed swiveling club, the golfrisbee flies much farther and higher than the hand-throwing flying disk does. The complicated throwing process of human brain and hand cooperation mechanism is emulated with the simple screw mechanism.

Abstract: A method for fabricating field emission arrays employs a single mask to define emitter tips, their corresponding resistors, and, optionally, conductive lines. One or more material layers from which the emitter tips and resistors will be defined are formed over and laterally adjacent substantially parallel conductive lines. The exposed surface of the layer or layers of emitter tip and resistor material or materials may be planarized. The emitter tips and underlying resistors are then defined. Substantially longitudinal center portions of the conductive lines may be exposed between adjacent lines of emitter tips, with at least a lateral edge portion of each conductive line being shielded by material that remains following the formation of the emitter tips and resistors. The exposed portions of the conductive lines may be removed in order to define conductive traces. Field emission arrays and display devices fabricated by such methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improvement to a flying disc that returns to the user by means of a string using rotational energy in a manner of a yo-yo. The flying disc has a lower wing 1 that generates a lift, a smaller wing 2 and an axle 3. Between the wings 1,2 is a string 4 attached to the axle. The flying disc has at least one circular airfoil 11 and there are openings inside the area bound by its inner edge and the axle 3. Air currents from the direction of the flight that pass over and under the airfoil 11 are able to effectively mix through these openings. When slung with the string 4, the flying disc starts to rotate rapidly and flies away. It returns to the user when winding the string 4 back in the manner of a yo-yo.

Abstract: A flying disk toy is provided with a streamer, windsock or the like for aesthetically enhancing the visual effect of the flying disk toy while in flight with minimal interference to its flight aerodynamics. The flying disk toy is in the form of a substantially disk-shaped body having an outer rim, a generally convex top surface, a generally concave bottom surface, and a central axis about which the body rotates when the disk toy is in flight. The streamer includes a leading end and a trailing end. The streamer may be illuminated while the disk toy is in flight. The streamer may also be positioned such that its leading end is adjacent to the outer rim of the disk body. If a hanger arm is employed to attach the streamer to the disk body, the hanger arm can be mounted in an anti-friction bearing position in the top surface of the disk body, whereby the hanger arm and the streamer are rotatable relative to the disk body.

Abstract: The present invention is a boomerang flying toy having a plurality of blade arms with airfoil-like tapered perimeter edges along their respective cut lines to give the boomerang toy improved aerodynamic performance characteristics. The blade arms extend radially outward at equal angles from a central hub, where they are coupled together by interlocking fastener plates or self-adhesive decals affixed to the top and bottom surfaces at the junction of the blade arms. The top and bottom surfaces have optically perceived indicia to increase the toy's appearance and can be used to display a wide range of information including graphics, logos, advertisement, sales, and promotional information. An additional flying ring toy is die cut at the same time as the boomerang with only two additional circular cuts. The flying ring toy has the same enhanced flight performance and optically perceived indicia.

Abstract: A glow throw loop has a closed, preferably spring-like loop with a flexible web mounted on and extending across the loop. A glow ring with glow material therein is attached to and coextensive with the loop.

Abstract: A self-returning aerial glider is disclosed, which can be launched to travel outwardly away from the point of launching and subsequently reverse its flight and return to the location of launching. The object is comprised of a generally ring-shape planar body conforming to specific dimensional proportions and mass-to-projected-area ratios optimized to producing favorable return glide behaviors.

Abstract: A dog toy (10) comprising a gyroflier disk (12) having a convex upper surface (22), a concave lower surface (24), and a circular rim around the circumference (26). Through the radial center of the disk (12) is an aperture (14). Inserted vertically into the aperture (14) is a short length of rope (16). The top end of the rope (16) is tied in a knot (18) that is positioned close to, and above, the upper surface (22) of the disk (12). The lower end of the rope (16) is tied in a knot (20) that is positioned close to, and below, the lower surface (22) of the disk (12). The lower knot (20) is large enough to cause the lower edge of the circumferential rim (26) to be positioned sufficiently above a relatively flat surface upon which the toy (10) rests that a dog may be able to insert its mouth under the rim (26) in order to pick up the toy (10). If the toy (10) is at rest on the ground or other relatively flat surface, the dog may pick it up by grabbing the upper knot (18) in its mouth.

Abstract: A boomerang is made from a flat sheet material, and includes a plurality of blades connected to a central body by a plurality of interconnecting portions, and angularly displaced from one another about a center point. Each blade includes leading and trailing edges that are symmetrical relative to a middle line. Each interconnecting portion extends along a radial axis which intersects the middle line to form an obtuse included angle therewith. Each blade has a bent line that is positioned between the middle line and the trailing edge thereof, and cooperates with the trailing edge to define a bent portion which faces towards the leading edge and which forms an obtuse included angle with a horizontal plane. Varying the position of the bent lines and the included angles of the bent portions can change flight patterns and flight range of the boomerang.

Abstract: A glow throw loop has a closed, preferably spring-like loop with a flexible web mounted on and extending across the loop. A glow ring with glow material therein is attached to and coextensive with the loop.

Abstract: An aerodynamic flying disk, i.e. such as a FRISBEE®, comprises a circular disk body having a circumferential rim. A groove is provided in the rim. A plurality of light sticks are located in various sections of the groove. The light sticks are bent and snapped to activate a chemical light producing reaction and after such activation may be placed into the sections of the groove. Thereafter, during the time the light sticks continue to glow, the flying disk when thrown and flown through the air will have an illuminated circumferential rim, enhancing the user's enjoyment in using and/or playing with the flying disk.

Abstract: A toy that can be skipped over a surface of water and has a coated top and bottom surface and an edge having a high coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A flying toy including a cylindrical rim and a flat circular airfoil located within the rim. The centerline of the airfoil is positioned to bisect the side surface of the rim, resulting in a flying toy of increased stability and throwing ease.

Abstract: An amusement device toy in the shape of a flying saucer disk having aero-dynamically shaped whistle structures for emitting different tones when the disk is thrown into the air, mounted symmetrically on the periphery of the disk. The size of the whistle air chambers may be varied or the openings for admitting air displaced at different angles to obtain the different tones, while the aero-dynamic shape of the whistle assures laminar flow of air over the whistle entry for increased air flow.

Abstract: A throw and catch game or sport whereby a plastic disk is thrown by one player and caught by the other player wearing a glove or pad. The disk and the glove have complementary strips of VELCRO on their outer surfaces. The catcher merely touches the flying disk, allowing it to adhere to the target glove. The disk is a plastic, arc-shaped device with a foam padding or air pocket at the bottom center portion. VELCRO covers the foam padding/air pocket at the top center, and the plastic disk below the bottom center and the outer edge. The pocket may also contain a battery operated light. The pocket may also include an electronic recorder (programmed or random) and an electronic sound/music player, which may be activated by spinning the disk, as when it is thrown or activated by other means as desired.

Abstract: A flying toy including a cylindrical rim and a flat circular airfoil located within the rim. The centerline of the airfoil is positioned to bisect the side surface of the rim, resulting in a flying toy of increased stability and throwing ease.

Abstract: A flying ring having a circular inner edge and a outer periphery configured as a rounded square. The main body of the ring, outward of the inner circular edge, is transversely arced along the full annular length thereof, providing a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface with the lower surface forming a continuous recess about the body. Four equally spaced separate rounded lobes provided about the disk each include a lower surface with an arcuate elongate aerodynamic recess therein outward of and independent of the body recess providing additional lift in response to the motion of the ring when propelled.

Abstract: A flying disk toy includes a cylindrical outer rim and a flat circular center airfoil within the rim. The centerline of the edge of the airfoil is positioned to bisect the side surface of the rim, resulting in a flying disk toy of increased stability and throwing ease. The cylindrical outer rim is preferably made from a soft pliable material such as foam or rubber. A cord, preferably of elastic material, is tethered to the symmetrical center of the circular airfoil.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a miniature flying disc that is launched by the fingers of one hand. The launching operation involves a snapping of one finger of the hand against the thumb of the hand to launch the miniature flying disc, in which the peripheral rim of the disc is positioned between the finger and thumb before the finger is snapped. When the finger is snapped against the thumb, the snapping action causes the miniature flying disc to be launched in an aerodynamic trajectory.

Abstract: A flying disc which, in certain aspects, has a disc body having an outer perimeter and a plurality of cuts, indentations, grooves, and/or weakened areas spaced-apart around the outer perimeter, and at least one portion of the disc body between at least one pair of the cuts, etc., the at least one portion folded up or down from the disc body, and which, in one aspect, has such folded portions around an entire outer periphery of the disc body. In certain aspects such a disc has a weight or weights, secondary piece or secondary disc connected to the disc body on either the top or bottom thereof, the weight(s), secondary piece or disc, in one aspect, for facilitating flight of and/or for stabilizing the disc body.

Abstract: A flying disc toy includes a cylindrical rim and a flat circular airfoil located within the rim. The centerline of the edge of the airfoil is positioned to bisect the side surface of the rim, resulting in a flying disc toy of increased stability and throwing ease. A cord, preferably of elastic material, is tethered to the symmetrical center of the circular airfoil.

Abstract: An improvement to a flying disc that returns to the user by means of a string using rotational energy in a manner of a yo-yo. The flying disc may be used as a toy, for recreational purposes and as sporting equipment. It has a lower wing (1) generating lift, a smaller upper wing (2), an axle (3) between these, and a string (4) attached to the axle (3). A flying disc constructed according to the present invention has at least one circular airfoil (11), and there are openings inside the area bounded by its inner edge and the axle (3). Air-currents from the direction of flight that pass over and under the airfoil (11) are able to mix effectively through these openings. When slung with the string (4) the flying disc starts to rotate rapidly and flies away. It returns to the user when winding the string (4) back in the manner of a yo-yo.

Abstract: A toy and a method for forming the same are provided. The toy and the method include a disc having an upper convex surface, a lower convex surface, a centerpiece and a band. The centerpiece may be constructed of a heavier composition than the upper convex surface and the lower convex surface and may be disposed between them such that natural gyration and depth control are achieved upon throwing the disc. The band attaches around a perimeter of the upper convex surface and the lower convex surface and may be constructed from a buoyant material. The band may have a rigid surface for easier gripping. A user may throw the disc on a flight pattern, which may include, for example, skipping the disc off a surface such as, for example, water.