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Training system for spinning objects by hand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-03-26
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Granted: 1991-11-26
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Expires: 2010-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A training device for training and teaching an individual to balance and spin an object such as a plate or platter and the like wherein the training device defines a finger disk that is either formed as an integral part of an object to be balanced and spun or as a separate finger disk unit that is removably attached to an object having a selective configuration. The finger disk is formed having a base member and an annular rim or flange which together define a cavity or depression, the base member and rim being formed with a selective cross-sectional configuration such as a concave depression or a cone-shaped design wherein each specific design configuration provides a different level of skill to operate the device. A recess is also included which is centrally positioned within the cavity or depression wherein one's finger is received therein for spinning the object.
Inventors
- 👤 Lou de Bourbon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/08; A63B67/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A training system for balancing and spinning an essentially planar object, wherein said system comprises a plurality of interchangeable finger disk members, each removably attachable to said essentially planar object so as to receive a user's finger therein, said system comprising: each of said plurality of interchangeable finger disk members having a cavity formed therein to receive a finger; wherein each cavity of said plurality of interchangeable disk members is formed having a different cross-sectional configuration that requires a related skill level in order to use; and wherein said finger disk members are formed having a mating base surface a wall surface and a rim, wherein said cross-sectional configuration is defined by said wall surface and said rim, whereby a user selectively changes one finger disk member for another so as to choose one member related to his skill level for balancing and spinning an object to which one of said finger disk members is removably attached; and adhesive means for removably securing one of said finger disk members mating surface to at least one side of a chosen essentially planar object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A training system for balancing and spinning an essentially planar object, wherein said system comprises a plurality of interchangeable finger disk members, each removably attachable to said essentially planar object so as to receive a user's finger therein, said system comprising: each of said plurality of interchangeable finger disk members having a cavity formed therein to receive a finger; wherein each cavity of said plurality of interchangeable disk members is formed having a different cross-sectional configuration that requires a related skill level in order to use; and wherein said finger disk members are formed having a mating base surface a wall surface and a rim, wherein said cross-sectional configuration is defined by said wall surface and said rim, whereby a user selectively changes one finger disk member for another so as to choose one member related to his skill level for balancing and spinning an object to which one of said finger disk members is removably attached; and adhesive means for removably securing one of said finger disk members mating surface to at least one side of a chosen essentially planar object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A training system as recited in claim 1, wherein said rim member defines a lip member depending from said mating surface base and wherein said base includes a centrally positioned recess to receive said finger while said object is spinning thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A training system as recited in claim 1, wherein said cross-sectional configuration is defined by a depression formed in said wall surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A training system as recited in claim 3, wherein said wall surface is formed so as to define a cone-shaped cavity, and wherein the apex defines said recess to receive said finger as said essentially planar object is spinning thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A training system as recited in claim 3, wherein said wall surface is formed having a concave configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A training system as recited in claim 5, wherein said lip member is formed having a concave inner annular wall surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A training system as recited in claim 3, wherein said wall surface is formed having an annular sloping curved wall surface terminating at said central recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A training system as recited in claim 7, wherein said lip member is formed having an upwardly sloping wall surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
91 words
A training system as recited in claim 1, wherein said training system includes: a first finger disk member mounted to one side of said essentially planar object; and a second finger disk member mounted to the opposite side of said essentially planar object wherein each of said finger disk members is formed having a different cross-sectional configuration, whereby each finger disk member requires a different skill level between said first finger disk member and said second finger disk member so as to operate said attached object in a balanced spinning mode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
140 words
In combination, a training finger disk member mounted to an essentially planar object for balancing and spinning said object on the finger of an individual, said combination comprising: said object having a selective perimeter configuration; a multiplicity of interchangeable finger disk members, wherein any one of said finger members is removably mounted to said object and centrally positioned thereon, each of said finger disk members comprising: an essentially planar mating surface, a wall surface, a rim member; and a cavity defined by said wall surface and said rim member, wherein any one cross-sectional configuration of said wall surface and said rim member requires a related skill level to use which corresponds to that skill level of a user to balance and spin said object; and attachment means removably securing said mating surface to a portion of said essentially planar object.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
140 words
In combination, a training finger disk member mounted to an essentially planar object for balancing and spinning said object on the finger of an individual, said combination comprising: said object having a selective perimeter configuration; a multiplicity of interchangeable finger disk members, wherein any one of said finger members is removably mounted to said object and centrally positioned thereon, each of said finger disk members comprising: an essentially planar mating surface, a wall surface, a rim member; and a cavity defined by said wall surface and said rim member, wherein any one cross-sectional configuration of said wall surface and said rim member requires a related skill level to use which corresponds to that skill level of a user to balance and spin said object; and attachment means removably securing said mating surface to a portion of said essentially planar object.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as recited in claim 10, wherein said wall surface includes a centrally positioned recess to receive a user's finger therein while said essentially planar object is spinning thereon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as recited in claim 11, wherein said wall surface is formed with a selective depression, whereby a particular level of operating skill is required.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as recited in claim 12, wherein said depression is defined by a concave surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as recited in claim 12, wherein said depression is defined by a cone-shaped surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
76 words
The combination as recited in claim 12 including: a first finger disk member mounted to one side of said object, the configuration of said depression being formed to require a particular operating skill level; and a second finger disk member mounted to the opposite side of said object, the configuration of said depression thereof being formed requiring a second skill level different from that of the related skill level required by said first finger disk member.
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