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Entertainment and stress relief disk

US7335085B2 · kind B2 · utility

13Cited by
23References
14Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 13, 1999
Grant dateFeb 26, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/216
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device is described that possesses an overall shape that comfortably fits into a user's hand, and in particular, can be manipulated by the fingers. The device is fabricated of a pliable material that readily can be manipulated by manual pressure, yet holds its equilibrium positions absent pressure. The device has convex/concave surfaces which can be inverted to provide two stable equilibrium positions. The surfaces of the device may have different textures, such as smooth and ridged. The material of the device can have various colors, and also may be phosphorescent. Floral, fruit, spice and other scents may be added to the material such that the scent emanates from the device as the user manipulates the device.

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