Toy assembly that converts between a spherical shape and a flying disc shape
US10112121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/003
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toy assembly that is configurable between a ball shape and a disc shape. When compressed into a disc shape, an air foil configuration is achieved that enables the toy assembly to achieve stable flight. A first plurality of body flaps radially extend from a first hub to create a first hemispherical subassembly. The opposing second hemispherical subassembly is created using a second hub and a second plurality of body flaps. A resilient ring is engaged by all of the body flaps. The resilient ring binds the two hemispherical subassemblies together. A temporary connector is coupled to the first hub and to the second hub. The temporary connector temporarily interconnects the first hub and the second hub for a period of time after the first hub and the second hub are pressed together.
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