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Flexible flying disc
Assignee: PFC IND Inc
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Filing: 1979-08-17
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A flexible flying disc suitable for use as an aerial projectile and advertising novelty device is formed from a circular core of pliant sheet material, e.g. foam rubber. The circular core is internally stressed by a plurality of stitches machine sewn along a marginal circumference for urging the core into a saucerlike configuration. The stitching also secures fabric covering the opposite faces of the core together with a binding strip surrounding the peripheral edge of the core and overlapping the fabric. Decorative patterns, advertising messages and other indicia can be imprinted on the fabric covering.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred L. Milzoff
- 👤 Charles DeSaro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A flexible flying disc adapted for use as an aerial game projectile comprising a resilient core having a substantially circular configuration defining a peripheral edge, stitching means for internally stressing said core to form a curved air foil for improved flight performance, whereby the flying disc will be cushionably yieldable upon impact and readily foldable for compact storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A flexible flying disc adapted for use as an aerial game projectile comprising a resilient core having a substantially circular configuration defining a peripheral edge, stitching means for internally stressing said core to form a curved air foil for improved flight performance, whereby the flying disc will be cushionably yieldable upon impact and readily foldable for compact storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A flexible flying disc as claimed in claim 1 further including a binding strip, said binding strip being sewn around the peripheral edge of the core.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A flexible flying disc as claimed in claim 2 further including at least one segment of fabric covering a face of the disc and sewn thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A flexible flying disc as claimed in claim 3 wherein the fabric material is adapted for receiving printed indicia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A flexible flying disc as claimed in claim 1 wherein the stitching means includes a plurality of stitches circumferentially sewn through the core.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A flexible flying disc as claimed in claim 5 wherein the plurality of stitches are spaced inwardly from the peripheral edge of the core.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A flexible flying disc as claimed in claim 6 wherein the plurality of stitches are machine sewn using a lockstitch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A flexible flying disc as claimed in claim 1 wherein the resilient core is formed of a synthetic foam rubber material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A flexible flying disc as claimed in claim 1 further including covering means for encasing the resilient disc, said covering means being comprised of a water impervious material, whereby the core will not be subject to water penetration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
An advertising device in the form of a flexible flying disc comprising a resilient core having a substantially circular configuration, said core being covered by at least one conforming segment of fabric, a cloth binding strip surrounding a peripheral edge of the core, stitching means for securing the binding strip and the fabric to the core, said stitching means further being effective for internally stressing the core to urge a curved saucer shaped configuration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
74 words
An advertising device in the form of a flexible flying disc comprising a resilient core having a substantially circular configuration, said core being covered by at least one conforming segment of fabric, a cloth binding strip surrounding a peripheral edge of the core, stitching means for securing the binding strip and the fabric to the core, said stitching means further being effective for internally stressing the core to urge a curved saucer shaped configuration.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |