Abstract: Devices, such as aerodynamic kites used in kiteboarding (also known as kitesurfing), handheld aerodynamic wings used in wing foiling and wing surfing, and paddles used in paddleboarding, for generating a force for powering a user on an appropriately configured vehicle, such as a kiteboard, kitesurfing foilboard, hydrofoil board, surfboard, wing board, wing foil board, stand up paddleboard, stand up paddleboard with hydrofoil, roller skates, rollerblades, skateboards, snowboards, skis, or ice skates, to traverse across a body of water, sand, earth, paved area, snow, or ice, are provided with a thrust generating device (e.g., an electric ducted fan system) to assist in generating said force.

Abstract: An inflatable toy plane assembly is provided. The plane assembly includes inflatable wings, an inflatable fuselage, an inflatable empennage (tail area stabilizers), and/or other inflatable elements. Not all elements of the inflatable plane assembly are required to be inflatable, e.g., the wings may be inflatable, and the fuselage may not. The plane assembly preferably includes one or more valves to facilitate the inflating and deflating of the plane's inflatable elements. In use, the inflatable plane assembly is deflated for compact storage (e.g., rolled up) and subsequently inflated when preparing the assembly for flight. The plane includes detachable wings and/or detachable tail stabilizers that are detached for storage, and subsequently reattached to the plane's fuselage and inflated for use.

Abstract: A modular wing, adapted to be used on a flying device such as a toy airplane, drone, or other small fixed wing flying device, or form a part of a wind turbine or any other apparatus that requires a wing or blade, that is compatible with all block-based toy systems such as LEGO®, DECOOL® or KAZI®. The modular wing is comprised of a series of modular aerodynamic surfaces that may be suitable for manufacture by a low-cost method such as molding or additive manufacturing such as 3D printing, typically but not necessarily from plastic, to form wing sub elements which, when assembled together, form a wing or blade such as an airplane wing or turbine blade. The modular wing may comprise cambered or symmetric wing shapes. The modular wing may be used in a static display model fully flying aerodynamic aircraft, sailing hydrodynamic boat, or aerodynamic functioning turbine.

Abstract: Control of a toy flying toy plane comprises providing the plane having a motor and propeller and a separate remote controller for use by a player of the toy. The plane includes a flexible, foldable wing and a fuselage below the wing. The fuselage supports at least one propulsion unit and the fuselage is removably locatable relative to the wing. A signal is sent from a transmitter with the toy to the controller. A variation in intensity of the received signal to the toy being from the controller. The controller transmits a signal to the toy according to the desired action of the player and thereby to cause the flying toy to move as required.

Abstract: A modular wing, adapted to be used on a flying device such as a toy airplane, drone, or other small fixed wing flying device, or form a part of a wind turbine or any other apparatus that requires a wing or blade, that is compatible with all block-based toy systems such as LEGO®, DECOOL® or KAZI®. The modular wing is comprised of a series of modular aerodynamic surfaces that may be suitable for manufacture by a low-cost method such as molding or additive manufacturing such as 3D printing, typically but not necessarily from plastic, to form wing sub elements which, when assembled together, form a wing or blade such as an airplane wing or turbine blade. The modular wing may comprise cambered or symmetric wing shapes. The modular wing may be used in a static display model fully flying aerodynamic aircraft, sailing hydrodynamic boat, or aerodynamic functioning turbine.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a throwing toy which comprises a substantially rectangular elongated body having two ends and a gripping portion located at the center of the elongated body. The length of the elongated body should be between 0.8 inches to 5 feet, wherein width of the elongated body is between ? and 1/150 the length of the elongated body and the thickness of the elongated body is up to half an inch. When the elongated body is being thrown, the elongated body will spin parallel to direction of flight creating unique trajectory and make buzzing sound. The elongated body is made from durable and lightweight materials such as wood, plastic, light metal or fiberglass.

Abstract: A flying decoy assembly that simulates the landing characteristics of waterfowl is provided. The simulated landing characteristics may include, but are not limited to, whiffling, gliding, floating, dipping, and/or flapping motions. The system generally comprises a waterfowl decoy pivotally interconnected to a stand. The decoy system can be used over water or in the field.

Abstract: A non-adhesive wing connector comprising at least one left wing installation surface and at least one right wing installation surface passing through a central line of the non-adhesive wing connector by section, wherein a dihedral angle made on the left wing installation surface and the right wing installation surface corresponds with finger holes made on the edge of both wings in order to plug them together.

Abstract: An aerial toy is formed by coupling a ring to an insulating sleeve used with disposable paper cups. The ring is attached to the smaller diameter conical end of the insulator sleeve creating a flying gyroscope. The flight of the toy is protracted due to the airfoil characteristics of the tubular body and is thrown like a football for distance, accuracy, fun and competition.

Abstract: An improved durable toy glider plane comprised of a pliable deformable material, including a Mylar polyester film with a mil thickness that allows the material, once permanently creased under a certain pressure, to have the ability to be deformed by a pressure less than that of the original pressure, such as internal deformation caused when the plane strikes an object, and deformation by external forces, such as when persons bend or crumple the plane, or when the plane is run over by a vehicle, and reform to its original shape when released. The glider plane comprises a swept-wing configuration with winglets and ailerons for flight control and a launch pin to permit accelerated launches and provide weight for the nose of the craft.

Abstract: A method and aircraft system are provided for determining an optimal gliding speed that maximizes gliding distance of the aircraft upon engine failure, and comprises calculating the optimal gliding speed from a speed polar curve, true airspeed, heading, and vertical wind speed. The polar curve may be constructed with consideration of the aircraft center of gravity and weight. The calculated gliding speed, which may be restricted to a threshold, is provided to the pilot and optionally to an autopilot. The method is repeated periodically, or if the wind vertical or horizontal velocities exceed a threshold for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are beverage bottles that incorporate one or more of: fins that are molded in, attached individually or in a finned section; a base section adapting a finned bottle for transport in a track or conveyor of bottling machinery; aerodynamic noses and nosecones, attachable to the neck or bottom of a bottle, optionally holding an object, prize or additive, also optionally acting as a stand for the bottle; a production sleeve permitting transport through a track or conveyor; noses, fins and finned sections that are reversible; a crush zone for absorbing impact energy; a pump for providing thrust or structural pressure, some incorporated into the bottle product and others provided externally, and for launchable products, nozzles and mechanisms for containing thrust pressure. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

Abstract: Provided are flying devices and methods of manufacturing and launching same, in particular flying toys or other recreational items that are designed to be thrown through the air by a user participating in any one of a variety of throwing (i.e. “catch”) games. In particular, the concept is directed toward a flying disc having rotatably attached non-rotating (a.k.a. “gliding”) portions that are attached to the disc and provide an optical illusion, wherein the user (and, similarly, an observer) does not notice the spinning of the flying disc, but instead sees a flying craft that appears to have no propulsion, yet flies. While the non-rotating portions alter the airflow associated with a typical flying disc, they do not negatively affect the flight characteristics of the disc itself. Indeed, in certain embodiments, the non-rotating portions (e.g., ailerons) have been observed to improve the flight characteristics of typical flying discs.

Abstract: A toy flying aircraft has a fuselage defining a central vertical longitudinal plane, with an upper front portion and a lower rear portion. The upper front and lower rear portions are coupled by a vertical support angling forward and upward from a front upper side of the rear portion to a lower rear side of the front portion. The aircraft has an at least generally circular and horizontally planar wing intersecting the front portion of the fuselage. A forward half of the wing defines an upper horizontal plane generally perpendicular to the central vertical longitudinal plane, and a rear half of the wing is downwardly offset from the upper horizontal plane to define a lift surface. A generally V-shaped planar rear stabilizer is bisected and supported by the rear portion of the fuselage so as to be located vertically entirely below the wing.

Abstract: An aircraft that is enabled to turn in a desired direction, and a method for controlling the flight direction of an aircraft, by employing differential drag on the respective wings. A control means that receives a control signal indicating a left turn increases the incidence angle on the left wing and reduces it on the right wing. For a right turn the opposite action is performed. The aircraft comprises airfoils that have increased drag as the incidence angle increases but have a generally constant lift.

Abstract: A model airplane may include a fuselage, a wing rib removably attached at a top portion of the fuselage, and a wing having two wing sections. Each of the two wing sections may include an opening at an exterior end. The model airplane may also include a connecting member removably coupled with the fuselage alternatively either at the wing rib or at a side portion of the fuselage. The connecting member may be removably inserted into the opening of a wing section to couple the wing section with the fuselage. The connecting member may include a ferromagnetic material which is magnetically attracted to a ferromagnetic material included at an end of the opening within the wing section when the connecting member is inserted into the opening to couple the wing section with the fuselage.

Abstract: A flying toy assembly having a secondary body suspended from a boomerang rotor configuration. The rotor configuration includes a plurality of rotor blades that radially extend from a common hub area. The central hub area has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a predetermined thickness between the top surface and the bottom surface. An annular grommet extends through the central hub area. The grommet defines a hole having a length generally equal to the thickness of the central hub area. A secondary body is attached to the grommet. A shaft extends from the secondary body. The shaft extends through the hole in the grommet, thereby joining the secondary body to the rotor configuration. Stops are provided on the shaft. The stops are disposed a predetermined distance apart along the shaft. The predetermined distance is at least twice as long as the length of the hole in the grommet.

Abstract: A water toy device utilizing elongated body having first and second surfaces and first and second ends. A pair of wings extend from the elongated body and are bendable to determine the path of travel of the device in a body of water. An elongated fin projects from the first surface from the elongated body to stabilize the movement of the device.

Abstract: A multi-use recreational product fully assembled constitutes a toy that can be towed on water and on snow and in the air, and when airborne, the rider can detach the tow rope and use the product as a glider. The toy disassembled, separates a wing section from a fuselage or tail section. The wing section is independently usable as a wakeboard; longitudinally extending fins which provide stability in movement of the assembled product in water and air and easier lift-off into the latter, also aid in control of the wakeboard in water and on snow. The fuselage or tail section is independently usable as a surfboard or water ski, wakeboard, snowboard or kneeboard. As a surfboard, it would be inverted so that thin vertical fins on the wider tail end of its upper surface when used as the fuselage, would extend into the water. Control elements exist on the appropriate surfaces of the sections to enable rider steerage of the sections and/or assembled product.

Abstract: A toy airplane with a specialized launching configuration. The toy airplane has a body that extends between a nose and a tail. A roller assembly is disposed at the nose of the toy airplane. The roller assembly includes a free rotating finger roll that protrudes to the left and to the right of the nose. When a person launches the toy airplane, that person places his/her fingers behind the finger rolls on either side of the nose. As a person makes a throwing motion, the fingers roll off of the finger rolls just as the toy airplane is reaching its maximum velocity. The presence of the finger rolls, therefore, prevents a person from holding onto the toy airplane too long as it is being thrown.

Abstract: A throwable device consisting of a generally tube-shaped body having a baffle defined on one end of the body, wherein the baffle defines an opening therein restricting the flow of air through the tube-shaped body, thereby providing aerodynamic stability to the device. The body of the device also has a spring integral therewith, which allows the compression of the body of the device. The device is propelled away from the thrower by holding the device in a compressed position with both hands and propelling the device away from the body of the thrower in a motion similar to a two-handed basketball pass, with a combination of the throwing force and the decompression of the spring determining the speed, distance and trajectory of the device.

Abstract: A toy flying aircraft has a fuselage defining a central vertical longitudinal plane, with an upper front portion and a lower rear portion. The upper front and lower rear portions are coupled by a vertical support angling forward and upward from a front upper side of the rear portion to a lower rear side of the front portion. The aircraft has an at least generally circular and horizontally planar wing intersecting the front portion of the fuselage. A forward half of the wing defines an upper horizontal plane generally perpendicular to the central vertical longitudinal plane, and a rear half of the wing is downwardly offset from the upper horizontal plane to define a lift surface. A generally V-shaped planar rear stabilizer is bisected and supported by the rear portion of the fuselage so as to be located vertically entirely below the wing.

Abstract: This invention provides a small lightweight glider that is hollow and made from a molded thin film material. Typically the glider is formed in the shape of a bird or a plane. The body of the glider comprises top half and a lower half, which form a hollow fuselage, a left wing and a right wing extending laterally from the fuselage. The glider also comprises a ballast weight, a stiffener, and optionally an interior skeleton. The interior of the glider is open to the outside atmosphere and requires no inflation.

Abstract: There is provided a model glider having a wing having a first thickness and a body having a second thickness. The wing is operatively connected to the body. The ratio of the first thickness of the wing to the second thickness of the body is about 2 to 3.

Abstract: A toy glider aircraft is assembled using a recycled beverage container. Portions of a box containing a plurality of the beverage containers can include airplane parts such as wings and a vertical stabilizer. Other parts for the toy glider can be fit to the glider using the beverage container neck threads. The bottle can be formed to resemble an aircraft fuselage.

Abstract: An aircraft that is enable to turn in a desired direction, and a method for controlling the flight direction of an aircraft, by employing differential drag on the respective wings. A control means that receives a control signal indicating a left turn increases the incidence angle on the left wing and reduces it on the right wing. For a right turn the opposite action is performed. The aircraft comprises airfoils that have increased drag as the incidence angle increases but have a generally constant lift.

Abstract: An improved durable toy glider plane comprised of a pliable deformable material, including a Mylar polyester film with a mil thickness that allows the material, once permanently creased under a certain pressure, to have the ability to be deformed by a pressure less than that of the original pressure, such as internal deformation caused when the plane strikes an object, and deformation by external forces, such as when persons bend or crumple the plane, or when the plane is run over by a vehicle, and reform to its original shape when released. The glider plane comprises a swept-wing configuration with winglets and ailerons for flight control and a launch pin to permit accelerated launches and provide weight for the nose of the craft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aquatic toy device that is particularly adapted for skipping upon and across the irregular surface of a body of water. The aquatic surface skipping toy device may be used for recreation, sports, or exercise either by an individual or a group of individuals. The toy device includes a buoyant body having a generally planar bottom surface and a pair of outwardly and forward mounted sponsons constructed and arranged to convert forward motion into hydrodynamic lift to raise the bottom surface of the toy device into a position above the surface of the water. As the bottom surface is extended above the surface of the water the air is channeled between the lower surface of the toy device and the upper surface of the water. Allowing the toy device to glide predominately on a thin layer of air with the sponsons alternatingly skipping across the surface of the water.

Abstract: A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.

Abstract: An unmanned, remote-controlled, long-range or long-flight duration airplane is designed to efficiently carry a large amount of fuel and payload for long duration flights. Structural wing design comprises an integral structure of recessed and interconnected geometric shapes, such as hexagonal cells. Wings are formed together as a single unit, with each wing formed in an arc design as it extends from the fuselage.

Abstract: A toy glider made from corrugated plastic, designed to be hand launched into free flight by using an elastic band. A steel wire, which is “U” shaped, serving as a counterweight, sliding into the shoulder part of the delta wing. The fuselage slide into three slots cut on the centre line of the delta wing and being secured by three needles. The rear as well as the front of the delta shaped wing is adjustable to provide different flight patterns. This “U” shaped steel wire is covered with a rubber pipe and they also protect the nose of the toy glider against impact.

Abstract: A main form of stick fuselage of a toy plane has a cruciform cross section. The stick fuselage is formed by plastic material and is integrally formed with a main wing support framing and a tail unit framing. Moreover, a propeller axle bearing, a landing gear framing, a dihedral bracket jointer, a rear rubber hook, and a tail skid may be integrally formed with the main form of stick fuselage.

Abstract: A semi-scale toy plane is disclosed. The fuselage is made of tetrahedral folding plates. Fuselage has a front and a rear parts. The front fuselage is an enhanced straight tube, the rear fuselage is a tetrahedral cone. Front and rear fuselages are joined by joint members. Rear fuselage and tail plane are integrally formed with a crease divided therebetween. Wing is secured to fuselage by engaging buttons to button holes. V-shaped dihedral frames are secured between wing and dihedral holders of fuselage. This invention is capable of finishing assembly in about 10 seconds without requiring a user having any glue, tool, skill or aerodynamics knowledge.

Abstract: A ready to fly airplane formed from plastic with an upper portion and a lower portion which are joined together and covered with a thin film. Supporting structure is formed within the upper portion and the lower portion. The horizontal tail surfaces may pivot about a horizontal plane when controlled by an external control. A method of manufacture is described.

Abstract: A flying toy has a leader portion defining an opening, and a supple tail portion defining an inlet and outlet, wherein when the toy is flying in air, the air enters through the inlet and exits through the outlet. Also, a center of gravity of the toy is within the leader portion. Furthermore, the thickness of the tail portion is not more than 1 mm, or even 0.5 mm.

Abstract: This invention relates to a toy glider or similar non-motorized craft utilizing an adjustable weight to alter the centre of gravity of the craft. A weight or mass may be connected to a main body portion or a handle of the craft and movable along that portion to correct for unstable flight characteristics in the glider.

Abstract: The double loop connector shown in the drawing guides AERIAL PLANES and it is this double loop connector allows the AERIAL PLANE to float up or down the antennae without binding. There are currently antennae balls in the market already, (Jack in the Box) but the AERIAL PLANE is the first antennae that actualy floats with the air current. In fact on windy days people can observe AERIAL PLANES rising and falling on parked cars. AERIAL PLANES can give car owners a new toy that with a small arrestor clip on the antennae will prevent distraction to the driver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assembling hard plastic models and to the assembly with remaining parts used therewith. Each piece of the components of the hard plastic model was cut and formed on the templates therefor. Upon assembling, the components outlining the model are taken off from the templates. The finished model can also be disintegrated into these components and the latter can be again put within the templates, respectively. By means of the present invention, users such as children can be trained on putting everything orderly.

Abstract: An automatic pilot system for a model airplane comprising one or more flexible control elements. When installed on a vertical stabilizer of the airplane, a flexible control element acts as an automatic rudder which provides directional control for the airplane so that it takes off in a straight line at high speed and glides in a circular path of a predetermined radius at low speed. When installed on a horizontal stabilizer of the airplane, a flexible control element acts as an automatic elevator which provides a reduced angle of attack during take-off to minimize the aerodynamic drag, an increased angle of attack during gliding flight to make the flight slower and longer-lasting, and an even greater angle of attack during landing to make the landing even slower for safety. When installed on a wing of the airplane, a flexible control element acts as an automatic dihedral wing tip which provides increased lateral stability for the airplane.

Abstract: A line system for steering a kite is described, which achieves the five elementary functions for steering a kite (steering to the right, steering to the left, safety function, rearward flight/start-up and depowering) with only three lines.

Abstract: A flier structure including a fuselage extending from front side to rear side and a weight body connected with front end of the fuselage. A port wing and a starboard wing respectively leftward and rightward extend from the fuselage. A left tailfin and a right tailfin respectively extend from rear sides of the port wing and starboard wing. The bottoms of front edges of the port wing and starboard wing are respectively connected with a left and a right flow deflecting wings. The rear sides of the left and right flow deflecting wings are respectively spaced from the port wing and starboard wing by a predetermined distance. The left and right flow deflecting wings are respectively connected with the left and right sides of the fuselage. The disconnected portions between the left flow deflecting wing and port wing and the right flow deflecting wing and starboard wing respectively form two flow deflecting spaces.

Abstract: A toy construction kit includes a number of members assembled together with an edge-and-slot engagement. A support member includes a neck and a panel, and a rotary member includes an orifice for receiving the neck of the support member and for rotatably securing the rotary member onto the support member. The panel includes two portions foldable relative to each other for engaging into the orifice of the rotary member, and a latch for locking the portions together after the portions are engaged through the orifice of the rotary member.

Abstract: A glider toy for entertainment purposes. The glider toy includes a housing that includes an upper plate section and a lower plate section. The upper plate section has a substantially circular shape. The lower plate section is generally crescent-shaped. A bulbous member is attached to the top side of the upper plate section. A nose piece is fixedly coupled to the housing and positioned adjacent to the front portion of the lower plate section. A tail member is attached to the top side of the upper plate section and is positioned adjacent to a rear edge of the upper plate section. A pair of fin members is attached to and extends away from opposing sides of the tail member. A pair of support members is attached to and extends away from the bottom side of the lower plate section. All of the aforementioned parts comprise a resilient closed cell material.

Abstract: A flying toy has a wing having a leading edge, a first end, and a second end. A ballast element is coupled to the first end of the wing, and a launcher receiver element that receives a launcher is coupled to the ballast element.

Abstract: A recoil module is provided for use in toy airplanes or other suitable devices. The recoil module includes an outer shell including an outer surface and an interior cavity within the shell. A recoil spool is retained within the cavity of the shell and is supported on an elastic band that spans the interior cavity of the shell. The elastic band is held fixed at its opposed ends by the shell. A pull cord is affixed to a portion of the spool and has an end extending through the shell to the outer surface. The pull cord has a free end that can be grasped to extend the pull cord from the shell and store potential energy in the elastic band. When released, the pull cord retracts back to the interior cavity of the shell. The module shell and the recoil spool can each be constructed for easy snap together assembly. The recoil module can be installed on a toy requiring or benefitting from its use. A recoil device is also disclosed that can be integrated into a toy or other object such as a toy glider airplane.

Abstract: A model space vehicle having a fixed circular wing, streamlined fuselage, fins with booms attached thereto all efficiently configured to result in an article possessing suitable aerodynamic properties to enable it to glide smoothly through the air for a substantial period of time and substantial distance relative to its size and weight.

Abstract: An impact absorbing wing connection system for model airplanes and other flying toys of the type having a fuselage (10) and separate wings (14) that are to be inserted into wing slots (12) in the fuselage for flight. The friction between the touching surfaces of the wings and the wing slots is reduced by a low friction coating (18) over the wing roots (16) or by other friction reducing means so that a tight fit is preserved. The wings are oriented into their proper flying positions by their exact fit with the fuselage, and they are kept in these positions during normal flight by a set of non-elastic break-away links (26) which are attached to the wings and to the fuselage through a corresponding set of wing connecting members (20) and fuselage connecting members (24), respectively. In case of a crash, the inertia forces of the wings are conveyed to the break-away links by the connecting members.

Abstract: A method of setting a boomerang toy in motion. A first step involves providing a boomerang toy which has insufficient mass to be thrown in a conventional manner. The boomerang toy has a substantially planar generally “V” shaped body with an apex and two arm portions. The arm portions have an aerodynamic curvature. The body of the boomerang toy has an inner edge and an outer edge. A second step involves supporting the body solely by pinching the apex of the body between a finger and a thumb of a first hand of a user and orienting the body at a slightly upwardly angle in preparation for flight. A third step involves striking one of the arm portions of the body along the inner edge with an extended finger of a second hand of the user to initiate flight.

Abstract: A windsock includes an elongated fuselage with outwardly extending dihedral wings. A dihedral spar extends along the wings and is joined with a coupling that is movably positioned within the fuselage cavity. A stabilizer is also mounted to the coupling and is movable within the fuselage through a limited range of motion.

Abstract: A model airplane, airplane kit, and method of making a model airplane. The kit of the present invention enables children and adults to easily make a well-flying model airplane using recycled plastic foam moldings such as polystyrene food trays well known as 10-S in the food packaging arts.