US20150165338A1

US20150165338A1 - Flying toy wrist band

Info

Publication number: US20150165338A1
Application number: US13/474,713
Authority: US
Inventors: Jinwook Choe
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-05-18
Filing date: 2012-05-18
Publication date: 2015-06-18

Abstract

A flying toy comprising a bistable spring metal land that has two separate states coiled state, when formed around the wrist or a human limb, it becomes a wristband, as the bistable spring coils tip to form fit the limb. In an elongated state, when it is uncoiled, it becomes a flying toy, which can be thrown and flown between two or more people

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a so-called “Frisbee” like object made to fly, specifically to an improved method of portability to be able to be attached to a person's wrist. Flying toy objects have been around to try and occupy children and adults for hours of fun, throwing a circular pan shaped object back and forth between two or more people. A circular pan shaped object well popularized by the trademark Frisbee. “Frisbee” like objects are rigid, cumbersome, difficult to carry or store and most importantly easily forgotten to be packed when traveling. Trademark SLAPWRAP™ exists and uses a bistable spring metal band that allows the metal to transform into two separate states, coiled and elongated. The present invention the Flying Toy Wrist Band is able to be put on your wrist instantly to be carried anywhere and just as quickly it can be released to be used as a flying toy unlike other similar toys that only become wrist bands or only flying toys. There are known inventions that use the SLAPWRAP™ technology and trademark. The Flying Toy Wrist Band is an improvement on U.S. Pat. No. 6,220,916 and U.S. Pat. No. 0,155,389 in that it allows the user to transport the Flying Toy Wrist Band strapped on your wrist by way of the bistable spring metal band. The Flying Toy Band is also an improvement on the above mentioned patents by the fact that when uncoiled it becomes an instant toy which can be used like a “Frisbee” like object to be thrown and flown between two or more people. The Flying Toy Wrist band completely differs from a “Frisbee” like object since its shape is not circular, rather it is an elongated shape.

SUMMARY

The Flying Toy Wrist Band is an elongated object that can be thrown between multiple people like a “Frisbee”. A “Frisbee” and the Flying Toy Wrist Band are only similar in the method of usage. The Flying Toy Wrist Band is unique in its shape and ease of transport capability. The present invention the Flying Toy Wrist Band provides a flying toy to be used in the same method as a “Frisbee”. The Flying Toy Wrist Band also transforms into a wrist band by way of the use of slap bracelet technology which also uses the bistable spring metal, which are most commonly sold under the commercial trademark name SLAPWRAP™.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 shows top perspective view of Flying Toy Wrist Band

FIG. 2 shows top view of Flying Toy Wrist Band

FIG. 3 shows bottom view of Flying Toy Wrist Band

FIG. 4 shows side view of Flying Toy Wrist Band

FIG. 5 shows front view of Flying Toy Wrist Band

FIG. 6 shows top perspective view of coiled up state of Flying Toy Wrist Band

FIG. 7 shows top view of coiled up state of Flying Toy Wrist Band

FIG. 8 shows the side view of Flying Toy Wrist Band

FIG. 9 shows partial sectional view of Flying Toy Wrist Band

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

10 Flying Toy Wrist Band
12 Bistable spring metal
14 Silicone encasing/cover

DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

The unique and thrilling invention the Flying Toy Wrist Band has two physical states. In its flying elongated state FIG. 1 and coiled state FIG. 6. The Flying Toy Wrist Band shown on FIG. 1 in its complete state encased over a bistable spring metal 12. The Flying Toy Wrist Band 10 is sized to fit preferably around the wrist, forearm and ankle, although it will also be able to be wrapped around other body parts and objects. FIG. 9 shows the construction of the Flying Toy Wrist Band 10. The preferred material that allows the Flying Toy Wrist Band 10 become a wrist band FIG. 6 for easy carrying and a fashionable accessory on one's body is a bistable spring metal 12. The bistable spring metal band in its open and elongated state is concave as shown in FIG. 5. The bistable spring metal body 12 is what allows the Flying Toy Wrist Band 10 change into its two physical states, elongated in its flying state FIG. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and coiled in its wrist band state FIG. 6, 7, 8. The bistable spring metal 12 body provides rigidity when flying and also flexibility when carried around. The two physical states are interchangeable by unrolling it to elongate it FIG. 1 or a wrist band FIG. 6 by just simply tapping the Flying Toy Wrist Band 10 over the limb one chooses to carry it on.
The bistable spring metal band 10 when it is in its elongated position is typically FIG. 2 (11) 8 inches to 11 inches in length, but 9 inches in length would be the optimal length. The width can be between FIG. 7 (w1) 2¼ to 3 inches, but the optimum width would be 2½ inches. These dimensions may vary along the specified measurement guideline.
The bistable spring metal 12 may be coated with a wide variety of materials FIG. 1. The coating material could be of a wide variety ranging from rubber, fabric or plastic. Two important factors in selecting the coating material would be (1) the water proofing capabilities to prevent rusting of the bimetal spring and (2) softness to the touch to allow easy

Claims

1-6. (canceled)

7. A flying toy wrist band comprising:

bistable metal spring band that comprises two physical states, elongated and coiled, wherein in its coiled state the band is wrappable around a limb of a human being or on a similarly sized object and in its elongated state the band is a flying object capable of flight manipulation by a user.

8. The flying toy wrist band of claim 7 wherein the length of the elongated state of the band is within the range of 8 to 11 inches.

9. The flying toy wrist band of claim 7, wherein the width of the band is within the range of 2¼ to 3 inches.

10. The flying toy wrist hand of claim 7, wherein the weight of the band is in the ranges from 1.5 to 3 ounces.

11. The flying toy wrist band of claim 7, wherein said bistable spring band comprises a metal spring body.

12. The flying toy wrist band of claim 11, wherein said bistable spring body includes a silicone material coating.