Abstract: A toy segmented ring suitable for tossing and game playing and having a generally annular shape defined by an augmented perimeter encompassing a plurality of flexible flaps surrounding a central orifice. The flaps will flex in response to lift forces which materialize as the ring is spinning during flight and will billow to provide a parachute effect on descent. These structural features add accuracy, ease of catching and interest to games and activities employing the ring.

Abstract: An amusement and recreational apparatus includes an aerodynamic flying disc having a top wall and one or more openings formed in the top wall. One or more containers are releasably connected to the top wall and project through one or more openings. The container has a curved, aerodynamic, light-transmitting container wall located above the top wall. Chemiluminescent liquid material within the container interior provides a light display above the top wall of the flying disc.

Abstract: A flying toy (10) having an airfoil member (12), is described. The airfoil member includes opposed ends (16) with slats (14) extending therebetween. The opposed ends are connected to an annular outer ring (22) comprised of hollow tubing (24). The slats have first and second ends (14A and 14B) which are mounted to the opposed ends of the airfoil member 12. The center portion (14C) of the slats 14 are arced either above or below the plane A formed by the opposed ends of the airfoil member. The arced slats allow air to flow through and over the airfoil member 12 of the toy which enables the toy to fly straight and to stay in flight for a longer distance. The airfoil member is also able to be used without the annular ring to form an alternate embodiment of the toy 100.

Abstract: A toy hoop that in a relatively small diameter is useable as a flying ring which when launched by a player then spins in the air, and in a larger diameter as a Hula-Hoop which whirls about the player's body. The hoop is composed of a planar annulus of non-stretchable, non-woven plastic sheeting having circular inner and outer peripheries, and a spring metal ring concentric with and joined to the outer periphery of the annulus whose inner periphery is free. In the flying toy mode of the hoop, the annulus functions as an air foil to impart aerodynamic properties to the toy. In the Hula-Hoop mode, the annulus functions as a protective soft inner liner. To reduce the hoop to a compact state, the ring is twisted 360 degrees to create an endless coil having three intermeshing convolutions whose diameter is about one third that of the untwisted ring.

Abstract: A flying toy (10) having an airfoil member (12), is described. The airfoil member includes opposed ends (16) with slats (14) extending therebetween. The opposed ends are connected to an annular outer ring (22) comprised of hollow tubing (24). The slats have first and second ends (14A and 14B) which are mounted to the opposed ends of the airfoil member 12. The center portion (14C) of the slats 14 are arced either above or below the plane A formed by the opposed ends of the airfoil member. The arced slats allow air to flow through and over the airfoil member 12 of the toy which enables the toy to fly straight and to stay in flight for a longer distance. The airfoil member is also able to be used without the annular ring to form an alternate embodiment of the toy 100.

Abstract: A rotational glider toy configured for producing bubbles during free flight. The toy includes a circular disc body having a plurality of bubble-forming apertures formed therein. A reservoir structure is coupled to a lower surface of the body and encloses a storage area. The reservoir structure includes a plurality of solution feed holes formed in a junction between the reservoir structure and the lower surface, said solution feed holes being in communication with the storage area. Bubble solution is inserted into the storage area through a capped filling hole therein. Centrifugal force during rotational movement of the toy operates to urge the bubble solution out of the feed holes such that it spreads onto the lower surface of the body and into the bubble-forming apertures. Air currents passing through the bubble-forming apertures cause the bubble solution to be released from the toy in a stream of bubbles.

Abstract: A system for converting disposable plastic or paper dinner plates into throwable flying discs. The system includes an annular foam ring. A groove is disposed on an inside surface of the annular ring. The groove receives an outer edge of the disposable plate, thereby removably securing the foam to the disposable plate. The groove has a depth which extends the groove's outer circumference to a circumference similar to an outer circumference of a standard sized, commercially available, disposable plate.

Abstract: A throwable toy is thrown like a Frisbee disc or a flight ring is thrown, spinning through air on an initially directed course. It is easily gripped when thrown and when caught by persons of all ages. Many extended fibers are held together in a ring arrangement, as each extended fiber has one end held with other ends in a set of twisted wires arranged and joined together in a ring. After assembly of this throwable toy, the twisted wire ring is essentially not visible, yet it is comfortably felt by the person throwing or catching this throwable toy.

Abstract: A flexible flying disc having a first rim member and a panel substantially covering the rim member. The first rim member and the panel may be twisted and folded to substantially reduce the size of the flying disc. In a separate embodiment, the flying disc may further include a second rim member and a collar encompassing the first rim member and the panel, with the collar attached between the first and second rim members. The first and second rim members are disposed in different elevational planes but parallel to each other so that the collar is disposed at an angle, thereby creating a domed structure. Mesh portions and openings may be provided in the panel to allow air to pass therethrough during flight. The first and second rim members, the panel and the collar may also be twisted and folded to substantially reduce the size of the flying disc.

Abstract: A flying toy comprising a plurality of radial and transverse airfoils integrally formed with and spaced among a plurality of arcuate segments. The radial airfoils generally point inward but are disposed apart from one another. In at least some embodiments the space between the inner surfaces of the airfoils is left open, while in other embodiments a disk is disposed in the space between the inner surfaces of the airfoils but at a point slightly below the lowest edge of the airfoils. The arrangement of radial and rotational airfoils and arcuate segments permits the flight toy to be thrown in the air by a user along a substantially straight path relative to the ground, but with increasing altitude, and to return to the thrower along substantially the same path.

Abstract: A novel rotating aerodynamic toy comprising a ultra-elastic gel airfoil which is suitable for launch in light or heavy wind conditions and capable of performing various aerodynamic effects including climb, stall, return, straight-line flight and other aerobatics. The ultra-elastic properties of the airfoil allow the airfoil to transform its aerodynamic profile at launch and while in flight.

Abstract: A thrown toy has a water tank with valves which are opened by centrifugal force. When thrown, the toy is designed to whirl so that the centrifugal force opens a valve and water is dispersed out the valves while the toy is in flight.

Abstract: Spinning toy carries a reservoir thereon with radially outward positioned discharge openings. When the reservoir is spun, water is discharged due to centrifugal forces resulting from the rotation of the spinning toy. A preferred embodiment is an aerodynamic disc.

Abstract: A rotating flying toy comprising a circular airfoil (12) and a plurality of radial airfoils (13). Said radial airfoils (13) extend, at a uniform angle, from a central hub (14), which is elevated in profile above the circular airfoil (12). When tossed through the air in different specific ways, the device performs various unique aerodynamic maneuvers involving its tendency to roll over in a predictable manner, during flight.

Abstract: Paired flying disks utilizing in-flight aerodynamic induced separation. A second disk is nested within a first disk so that such can be easily thrown together as one flying disk and provide repeatable vertical separation in flight. The outer or larger disk has vanes above corresponding openings and/or holes employed in body of the disk to divert air from the top side or other location to the underside thereof to assist the separation of the disks from one another in flight. After separation, both disks follow the same flight direction making it possible for a single person to consistently catch both of the disks.

Abstract: A multi-disc flying device is disclosed in which outer and middle discs rotate in opposite directions by a force generated by the unwinding of a torsion spring. Downwardly extending deflecting plates on each disc generate an upward force during rotation to prolong the flight of the device. An inner disc rotatably attached to the middle disc has a normally curved rudder assembly to impart a curved flight path to the device so that it will return to its launching point. A propeller is driven by relative movement between the rudder and the inner disc to provide a propulsive force to the flying device.

Abstract: A tethered flying toy includes a ring-like frame rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the plane of the toy. The frame extends outwardly and upwardly from the plane of the toy away from the axis and has a downwardly extending skirt around the periphery thereof. The frame includes an inner circumferential edge defining an opening and the skirt includes an outer circumferential edge defining a border. The outer circumferential edge of the skirt extends in a plane parallel to but in upwardly offset relation from the plane of the inner circumferential edge. The frame also includes an S-shaped cross member interconnecting diametrically opposed portions of the frame. A tether line extends through an aperture formed in the cross member to a wrist strap which can be located around the arm of the thrower. An elastic band portion interconnects the wrist strap and the tether to provide elasticity for the tether during the flight of the toy.

Abstract: An articulated gliding ring is provided in which a plurality of elongated members, which may be curved or straight, are pivotally joined to form a closed ring of circular or polyhedric contour, each of the elongated members having, throughout the major portion of its length an airfoil contour. The articulated structure permits the gliding ring to be projected by back-hand delivery of the open ring, or over-hand delivery of the elongated ring grasped at one folded joint; and has the further advantage of permitting the ring to be folded to compact, pocket size for storage and transport. The most compact folding is made possible by disconnecting one of the pivot joints, and by employing straight rather than curved elongated members.

Abstract: A returning flying ring toy (10) of modified triangular-ring planform and an improved airfoil comprising an abrupt transition (49) on the upper surface (15-46,48), near the trailing edge (33).

Abstract: A toy flying saucer comprising a smaller top disc attached to a large base disc at the top. The top disc has a cylindrical connecting end projecting from the bottom edge thereof, which cylindrical connecting end has an annular projection around the outer wall surface thereof inserted to engage in the annular groove around the inner wall surface of the cylindrical connecting end at the top of the base disc. The top disc has a wind resisting surface wider than that of the base disc, which permits the toy flying saucer to automatically turn into a normal position and keep flying in such a normal position once it has been thrown to the air.

Abstract: A flying toy is disclosed which consists of two elliptical rings mounted together in vertically spaced relation with their long axes perpendicular to one another. Struts having hyperbolic walls are used to mount the rings together. Each ring is made up of multiple airfoils of differing widths and thicknesses which merge together about the circumference of each ring.

Abstract: A soft, lightweight disc is capable of being used as a tossing toy or twirled around a finger. The disc is circular with an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter and contains a hole centrally in its body. The disc can be constructed of soft buoyant material to enhance floating. For amusement, a doll, or a soda can, and the like could be secured in the central hole. The doll is spherical and fits securely inside the inner perimeter of the disc. An annular disc can be used to rigidify the lower surface of the tossing toy and enhance air flotation and lift. A pair of like annular discs can be used to form a tossing toy.

Abstract: A flying projectile toy having an individual flying unit that is connectable to an adjacent individual flying unit, or plurality of units, to form a combined structure. Each individual unit has a top wall with an off-center hole therein, sloped side walls extending downwards from the top wall and abutment wall extending directly downwards from the sloped side walls. The top wall, side walls, and abutment walls define the airfoil shape for the individual flying unit. To enhance the flight characteristics of the individual flying unit, the abutment walls have a greater thickness than the top wall and side walls, and stepped ridges are formed on the side walls.

Abstract: A flying disc toy has at least two circular spinners rotatably mounted upon a centered axle. Each spinner has a number of fins which cause the spinner to rotate when thrown into the air. The spinners rotate in counter direction, thereby causing the toy to lift when thrown with a twisting motion. The subject matter of this application is disclosed in Disclosure Document #254258, dated June 4, 1990.

Abstract: A flexible flying disc used for play by adults and children as a retrieval toy for animals, particularly dogs. The disc is characterized by having an aerodynamic design for long and stable flight similar to rigid discs, yet is made of soft, flexible material which eliminates harm to humans and damage to the mouths of any animal catching it. The lower edge is made of an abrasion-resistant material which allows the disc to land and be skipped off hard surfaces without damaging the disc. A flexible tube within the disc provides a spring type action for maintaining the shape of the disc or for returning the disc to its original shape when the disc is folded or pulled out of shape. When the disc is tossed, it has a circular dome which inflates upwardly providing an air foil effect, while a lower edge, wrapped around the tube defines a toroid which provides a gyroscopic effect lending stability to the flight as the disk spins through the air.

Abstract: A flying bubble toy comprising a substantially open framework lying in a plane is provided. The framework has an axis of rotation during flight perpendicular to the plane, and includes one or more bubble forming apertures lying therein which are suitable for holding and releasing solution in the form of bubbles.

Abstract: A flying toy for use in short distance indoor or outdoor flight games involving a single player or many players includes a low mass, resilient peripheral tension ring, a lightweight flight surface and an inner ring and may be maintained in flight by repeated tangential strikes to impart additional rotational and translational speed. In an alternative embodiment, a bladed flying toy includes a central hub and deflectable radial blades which cause the toy to rotate in a predetermined direction when the toy is pushed upwards and which, upon release, cause the toy to rise and then fall slowly downwards in an autogyro fashion while continuing rotation in the same direction.

Abstract: A tossing ring utilizing a pair of annular bodies each including first and second transverse surfaces and outer end surfaces. First and second annular bodies are superimposed on one another such that the end surface of one of the annular bodies extends further outwardly from the openings of the annular bodies. The first annular body is fixed to the second annular body.

Abstract: A soft, lightweight disc and doll combination capable of being used as a tossing toy or twirled around your finger. The disc is circular with an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter and contains a hole in its body. The doll is spherical and fits securely inside the inner perimeter of the disc.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a method and apparatus for launching a ring. The apparatus includes a frame with three frame limbs. Each frame limb includes a longitudinal axis, a neck, a shoulder, an arm and a port. The frame limbs are joined at a common axis along their longitudinal axes. An elastomeric band is connected to each arm and bridges each port. A trigger stretches the bands into their respective ports, this stretching action causes a concomitant rotational action associated with the bands. This rotational action will provide a rotational motion to the ring while the releasing of the trigger will provide an axial motion to the ring. This simultaneously imparted rotational and axial motion launches the ring from the frame for prolonged and stable flight.

Abstract: A ring-like throwable flying toy including outer and inner, generally concentric, deformable boundary structures, and an air-foil web joined to and tensed between the structures. In all embodiments, the outer structure includes a springy, nominally circular armature that is readily, appreciably impact deformable. And in certain modifications, the inner structure also includes such an armature.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved aerodynamic disc comprising a central portion and a perimeter portion, the perimeter portion defining a central cavity situated within the central rim portion, in which upper and lower openings are connected by a threaded circular sidewall. The central portion of the disc contains a rotatably removable insert which is threadably engaged with the threaded circular sidewall of the central cavity. The insert comprises upper and lower circular surfaces which are connected by a threaded circular sidewall. The threading of the central cavity sidewall of the disc and the circular sidewall of the insert, are in male/female relationship to one another. Accordingly, by inserting and rotating the insert in the central cavity, the threads become engaged thereby locking the insert into the central cavity. Conversely, the insert may be rotated in the opposite direction, thereby removing it from the cavity.

Abstract: A flying disc toy which may be thrown and is stable in flight in either a horizontal or vertical attitude. Because of its stability in flight in a vertical attitude, it may be bounced off of a rigid surface or wall. The toy is so configured and is made of a material which imparts a very high bounce to the toy off of a rigid surface, such as a concrete or brick surface.

Abstract: A flying ring of symmetrical cross section featuring a normal leading edge with triangular cross section. The triangle is isosceles and the sides of the triangle may be concave. As the ring is symmetrical, it may be used with "either side up".

Abstract: A tossing ring which is particularly useful in the playing of having an annular body constructed of lightweight foam material. The annular body includes a plurality of flat surfaces on the outer surface of the annulus. Also, included in the annular body is an upper surface and a parallel bottom surface. A pair of side surfaces are also provided and are substantially perpendicular to the upper and lower surfaces. A pair of mitred surfaces interrupt the connection of the upper surface and the outer side surface, as well as the lower surface and the inner side surface. the annular body may be split into two portions and be combined with a gasket held in interposition with the split portions of the annular body. The flexible gasket may take the form of a flexible plate. Such flexible plate may be fixed between the split sections of the annular body or fixed to the whole annular body. An insert having a depending side portion may also be provided to fix to inside surface of the annular body.

Abstract: A circular rotating aerodynamic toy for launching by hand with a spinning motion and which may be caught in flight by hand, has an outer peripheral rim or skirt with a free lower portion and an upper portion that connects to the circular body of the toy, the skirt being segmented and attached to the body at a multitude of discrete points around the outer periphery of the body so that between the discrete points of connection the body is free to bend and flex about diametric lines passing through any position on the periphery of the toy, whereby the toy is substantially more flexible than it would be if the attachment of the skirt to the periphery of the body were continuous around the periphery, and so impact forces of the toy upon colliding in flight with another body are minimized.

Abstract: A recreational spinning ring includes a primary and secondary airfoil. The primary airfoil is located on the bottom of the ring near the outside rim and provides a downward force while it is in flight. An upward force is provided by the secondary airfoil located on the top surface of the ring closer to the inside edge. The downward force of the primary airfoil counterbalances the excess lift provided by the secondary airfoil so that sufficient net lift remains to keep the ring airborn. The improved flying ring has the ability to fly in an exceptionally straight path over intermediate and long range distances.