US2228206A

US2228206A - Amusement device

Info

Publication number: US2228206A
Application number: US317995A
Authority: US
Inventors: Dwyer Ralph Daniel
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1940-02-08
Filing date: 1940-02-08
Publication date: 1941-01-07
Anticipated expiration: 1958-01-07

Description

Jan. 7, 1941*. R. D. DwYER AMUSEMNT DEVICE Filed Feb. 8, 1940 Il M Patented Jan. 7, 1941 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Claims.

This invention relates to amusement devices and has special reference to a device for discharging a projectile.

One important object of the invention is to 5 provide a device of this character which can be made of very cheap'and readily shaped material.

A second important object of the invention is to provide a'novel and light projectile for such a device which is of a construction not liable to inflict injury by contact with a person.

A third important object `of the invention is-to provide a novel device of this character which may be used as an advertisingnovelty, as a favor at parties for children, and others, and for a l5 Wide variety of other uses.

A fourth important object of the invention is to provide a novel projectile for the device, the character of these projectiles being such that they canbe nested, one within the other.

A iifth object of the present invention is to provide a device of the character described formed homogeneously throughout of an inexpensive material, capable of performing the'function hereinbefore set forth, -said material prefer- 25r ably being inherently capable of maintaining its shape and returning to itsshape `after -being deformed.

With the above and other objects in view, as will be presently apparent, the invention consists `-in general of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawing, and particularly claimed.

n In the accompanying drawing, like characters 35'of reference indicate like parts in the several views, and:

Fig. 1 is aside elevation showing one form of the invention;

Fig. 2 is a section taken diametrically through ,mlthe projectile shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3Y is ya section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is a view from the right of Fig. 1 with the projectile removed;

Fig. 5 is a longitudinal diametric section show- .gfing a second modified form of the invention;

Fig. 6 is a view partly in elevation and partly in section showing a group of nested projectiles for use with this invention;

Fig. '7 is a sectional view showing a modified 50 form of nested caps.

In the present embodiments of the invention, there is provided a main or projecting device, and an auxiliary device or projectile.

In the form shown in Figs. 1 to 5 there is pro- 55 vided a tubular main member indicated in general at I0 which has a forward or mouth end II circular in cross-section and a flattened and laterally spread rear or closed end I2. While this body may be made of any tough and'yield` ing material, for purposes of economy of material and ease of manufacture, it is preferred `to make this `body of paper material, such as pasteboard or the like. When thus made,'a pasteboard tube of proper length is taken and one end is pinched or flattened to bring the opposite sides into 10 straight line contact. Preferably the material used is a relatively sti fibre material. This material is ordinarily capable of retaining its shape and returning to the shape originally given the same after being deformed. Although this mate- 15 rial is preferred, it is to be understood that other materials, such as molded resilient yet stiff rubber materials, impregnated fabrics vmay be used. However, it is essential that the material not only be of such a degree of resiliency and tough- 20 ness that it`will retain its shape and return to its shape after deformity, but also that it be capable of being formed into a seat for the cap or projectile to be hereinafter described. Such a structure is very much cheaper to manufacture 225 than materials which need to be provided with additional nozzles or seats.

When the sides are thus brought into contact, they are fastened in an air tight manner by ordinary staplel type paper clips I3 as shown in 30 Figs. 1 and 3 and these clips may be covered with a paper cover sheet I4 which is glued or pasted over the closed endof the body. Other equivalent fastening means may be used. Instead of simply bringing the ends together, as shown, it

may be further noted that the closed end of the body I0 may be turned over on itself before being stapled. In this type of construction, the closed end will tend to be more air tight. Further,

it is desired to point out that the container, or body as described, is provided with a attened end and tends to retain its shape better than an ordinary form of container which is provided with a simple closed end. Obviously, when a material such as a relatively stiif fibre is attened and stapled together vto form a double thickness, the resultingend structure forms a brace or stiffener for the entire body.

In the form shown` in Fig. 5, the portions which are brought into contact are pressed fiat as at I5 and joined by adhesive I6. In this form, a cover sheet I1 is also preferably used.

In the form of the projectile shown in Figs.

1 and 2, there is provided a flat disk I8 of circular form and. having a peripheral rim or secured.

In the form of the invention shown in Fig. 6 the projectile consists of an annular band 22 of proper internal diameter to t snugly on the circular mouth portion Il and this band carries a hollow conical point 23. Since these projectiles are hollow throughout, they can benested as shown in Fig. 6. Thus a net of these projectiles can have the end one fitted on the" body with the others fitted successively thereon and each other so as to be conveniently carried by the users.

In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7 a cap 24 is provided which is shaped to fit snugly on the mouth portion of a body I and on the cap 24 is nested a series of other caps 25.

In using either of the forms and any one of the projectiles used therewith one of the projectiles is fitted on theopen end of the body. The device is then laid in the palm of one hand with the capped end pointing away from the user. The other hand is closed and is brought smartly down on the body l0. This distorts the body so that the air therein is compressed and forces the capping projectile rapidly away from the body, making a loud report.

When the nested caps are used, each cap may carry advertising matter and the entire nest of caps may be placed on the mouth portion of a body l D. Then, when the body is struck as above described, the entire nest of caps will be projected into the air and will separate and scatter.

` Thus, if the device be used in a crowd of per--v within the province of the invention -to provide a cap having the form of a hollow hemisphere. This type of cap will travel farther than-the flat cap and Will do away with any danger which might result when the pointed or conical cap illustrated in Figs. and 6 is used.

Although as illustrated, the body of the device is provided with a circular mouth and general cylindrical shape, it is to be understood that the mouth of the device may take other configurations. Thus, a rectangular or square mouthed body or main member may be provided, and a corresponding cap which closely fits the periphery thereof used. In the event that a main body of rectangular cross section is used, the portion approaching the closed end thereof may be, folded inwardly or outwardly in bellows fashion and the closed end turned back on itself and stapled or otherwise fastened. In other words, the cross sectional shape of the body and the shape of the open end thereof, may be that of any geometrical figure, either regular or otherwise, as for example, elliptical, hexagonaland trapezoidal. Of the above, it is obvious that an ellipse would serve the same general purpose as the circular open mouth disclosed in the iigures of the drawing.

It is to be noted that the device disclosed herein in addition to providing in an inexpensive form a practical amusement device, may also be utilized as a container for candies, nuts or the like. Obviously, after the contents of the container are used, the device may then fulfill its function as an amusement device.

I claim:

l. An amusement device consisting of a tubular body member having an open mouth end constituted by a substantially uniformly sized continuation of the tubular body, said body having its other end ilattened and closed, and a projectile including a cap= having a rim portion conforming closely to the outer periphery of the open mouth end of the tubular body member and adapted to fit frictionally on said mouth end.

2. An amusement device consisting of a tubular body member formed of a relatively stiff yet resilient material inherently capable of maintaining its shape and returning substantially to its original shape after having been deformed, said body member having an open mouth end and having its other end attened and closed, and a projectile including a cap having a rim portion conformingclosely to the outer periphery of the open mouth end of the tubular body member and adapted to t frictionally on said mouth end so that a blow on said body member tending to flatten the same will forcibly drive said projectile off the open mouth end of said body.

3. An amusement device consisting of a tubular body member having an open mouth end and having its other end closed and a projectile including a cap having a rim portion adapted to flt frictionally on said mouth, and a disk carrying said rim and closing the mouth, said rim having a hollow conical point provided with a base portion surrounding and fixed on said rim.

4. An amusement device consisting of a tube of paper material having one end open and the other end flattened and compressed to bring one portion of the tube Wall into contact with the opposite portion ofthe tube wall, means to securesaid Wall portions in tube-end closingV position, and a projectile including a disk of paper material having a peripheral flange adapted to t over the mouth portion of the tube.

5. An amusement device consisting of a tube of paper material having one end open and the other end flattened and compressed to bring one portion of the tube wall into contact with the opposite portion of the tube wall, means to secure said wall portions in tube end closing position, and a projectile including a disk of-paper material-having a peripheralfiange adapted to iit over the mouth portion of the tube, said projectile lhaving a hollow conical paper point provided Awith a .base portion fitting on and secured to theexterior of the flange.

RALPH DANIEL DWYER.