US5476405A
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Finger tip pillow-type swirl toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-05-08
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Granted: 1995-12-19
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Expires: 2015-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A soft spinning game disc with two generally circular fabric sheets connected at their peripheries by a circular cord. A central flexible cord interior to said peripheral cord defining a central area of reduced thickness and an annular area between the cords. Batting material is positioned intermediate the cords in the annular area therebetween, and a plurality of weights are circumferentially distributed in the annular area.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott D. Clayborne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/08; A63B67/086; A63H; A63H1/00; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A soft spinning game disc, said disc comprising two generally circular fabric sheets connected at their peripheries by a circular cord, a central flexible cord interior to said peripheral cord defining a central area of reduced thickness and an annular area between said cords, batting material intermediate said cords in said annular area therebetween, and a plurality of weights circumferentially distributed in said annular area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A soft spinning game disc, said disc comprising two generally circular fabric sheets connected at their peripheries by a circular cord, a central flexible cord interior to said peripheral cord defining a central area of reduced thickness and an annular area between said cords, batting material intermediate said cords in said annular area therebetween, and a plurality of weights circumferentially distributed in said annular area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 1, wherein said fabric is cloth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 1, wherein said fabric is a non-woven synthetic organic resin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 1, wherein said peripheral cord is hemispherical in transverse cross section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 1, wherein said central cord is circular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 1, wherein said central cord interconnects said fabric sheets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 1 and further comprising batting material between said fabric sheets in said central area, the thickness of said batting in said central area being less than the thickness of said batting in said annular space.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 1, wherein these are four weights.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 8, wherein said weights are spaced 90° circumferentially from each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 9 and further comprising decorative material on an outer surface of one of said fabric sheets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The soft spinning game disc of claim 10 wherein the decorative material simulates a pizza.
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) | 1998-12-18 | 1999-06-19 | 1999-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-12-18 | 2003-06-19 | 2003-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-12-18 | 2007-06-19 | 2007-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |