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US3327975A
US3327975A US442995A US44299565A US3327975A US 3327975 A US3327975 A US 3327975A US 442995 A US442995 A US 442995A US 44299565 A US44299565 A US 44299565A US 3327975 A US3327975 A US 3327975A
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  • the present invention relates to a kite frame, and more particularly to a kite frame which is susceptible to a variety of kite shapes.
  • a disc-shaped connecting member having a plurality of radial bores therein.
  • the radial bores cooperate with frame members extending outwardly from the disc-shaped connecting member, the frame members being slotted on the other ends thereof for cooperation with the kite covering. It has been found that by spacing the radial bores 30 apart, an extremely large variety of symmetrical kite shapes are accommodated, with suitable changes in covering geometry.
  • a further novel feature of the invention is in the provision of a cylindrical crosspiece member which has an axial bore and a radial bore at right angles thereto.
  • One of the frame members connected to the disc-shaped connecting member is then passed through one of these bores, and additional frame members can then be connected on each side thereof, for additional structural strength at the end of the kite removed from the disc-shaped connecting member. This has the effect of extending the length of a kite with predetermined lengths of the frame members.
  • An object of the present invention is the provision of a kite frame which can be constructed in a variety of kite shapes.
  • Another object is to provide a universal kite frame which is extremely inexpensive to construct.
  • a further object of the invention is the provision of a kite frame which is simple to assemble in a variety of shapes.
  • Still another object is the provision of a kite frame which is extremely durable and can be supplied in kit form.
  • FIG. 1 is a top view of a disc-shaped connecting member in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the connecting members of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a side elevation of a crosspiece member of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the crosspiece of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a top view of the crosspiece of FIGS. 3 and 4;
  • FIG. 6 shows a kite configuration utilizing both the discshaped connecting members of FIGS. 1 and 2, and the crosspiece member of FIGS. 3 and 5;
  • FIGS. 7-11 show a variety of configurations in schematic form which are accommodated by the present in vention.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 a disc-shaped connecting member is shown at 11, having a plurality of radial bores at 12.
  • a cylindrical crosspiece is shown at 13, having an axial bore 14 throughout the length thereof, and a radial bore 16 at right angles thereto.
  • disc-shaped connecting member 11 is shown in schematic form having frame members 17 cooperating with bores 12.
  • Frame members 17 are shown at 60 removed from each other, and 30 removed from frame member 18 also cooperating with a bore 12.
  • Frame member 18 extends through connecting member 11, and bore 16 of cylindrical crosspiece 13.
  • Frame members 19 cooperate with axial bore 14 in crosspiece 13.
  • a covering is shown at 21 having string 22 around the periphery thereof with openings at 23 for cooperation with slots (not shown) in the structural members.
  • FIGS. 7-11 illustrate the various shapes obtainable with the instant invention, utilizing a minimum of different lengths of frame members.
  • a kite frame comprising:
  • a disc-shaped connecting member said disc-shaped connecting member having a plurality of radial bores spaced 30 apart symmetrically about the center thereof;
  • a crossmember connected to another of said crosspiece bores said frame members and said crossmember adapted for attachment to a covering.

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June 27, 1967 w. J. VAUGHAN KITE FRAME Filed March 26, 1965 F1625 g 6 l4 ll IlL IIF 'lllllllll :IIII IF IIIIIIII FIG. 4
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WILL/AM J. VAUGHAN United States Patent 3,327,975 KITE FRAME William J. Vaughan. 1104 Sunset Drive, Vista, Calif. 92083 Filed Mar. 26, 1965, Ser. No. 442,995 1 Claim. (Cl. 244-153) The present invention relates to a kite frame, and more particularly to a kite frame which is susceptible to a variety of kite shapes.
According to the invention, a disc-shaped connecting member is provided, having a plurality of radial bores therein. The radial bores cooperate with frame members extending outwardly from the disc-shaped connecting member, the frame members being slotted on the other ends thereof for cooperation with the kite covering. It has been found that by spacing the radial bores 30 apart, an extremely large variety of symmetrical kite shapes are accommodated, with suitable changes in covering geometry.
A further novel feature of the invention is in the provision of a cylindrical crosspiece member which has an axial bore and a radial bore at right angles thereto. One of the frame members connected to the disc-shaped connecting member is then passed through one of these bores, and additional frame members can then be connected on each side thereof, for additional structural strength at the end of the kite removed from the disc-shaped connecting member. This has the effect of extending the length of a kite with predetermined lengths of the frame members.
An object of the present invention is the provision of a kite frame which can be constructed in a variety of kite shapes.
Another object is to provide a universal kite frame which is extremely inexpensive to construct.
A further object of the invention is the provision of a kite frame which is simple to assemble in a variety of shapes.
Still another object is the provision of a kite frame which is extremely durable and can be supplied in kit form.
Other objects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will be readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the figures thereof, and wherein:
FIG. 1 isa top view of a disc-shaped connecting member in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a side view of the connecting members of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a side elevation of a crosspiece member of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a side view of the crosspiece of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a top view of the crosspiece of FIGS. 3 and 4;
FIG. 6 shows a kite configuration utilizing both the discshaped connecting members of FIGS. 1 and 2, and the crosspiece member of FIGS. 3 and 5; and
FIGS. 7-11 show a variety of configurations in schematic form which are accommodated by the present in vention.
3,327,975 Patented June 27, 1967 Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a disc-shaped connecting member is shown at 11, having a plurality of radial bores at 12.
Referring to FIGS. 35, a cylindrical crosspiece is shown at 13, having an axial bore 14 throughout the length thereof, and a radial bore 16 at right angles thereto.
Referring to FIG. 6, disc-shaped connecting member 11 is shown in schematic form having frame members 17 cooperating with bores 12. Frame members 17 are shown at 60 removed from each other, and 30 removed from frame member 18 also cooperating with a bore 12. Frame member 18 extends through connecting member 11, and bore 16 of cylindrical crosspiece 13. Frame members 19 cooperate with axial bore 14 in crosspiece 13. A covering is shown at 21 having string 22 around the periphery thereof with openings at 23 for cooperation with slots (not shown) in the structural members.
It has been found at 30 spacing of radial bores 12 and disc-shaped member 11 are consistent with sound kite design, together with providing an extremely large variety of kite shapes With one universal crosspiece and a minimum of pre-cut frame member lengths. To further facilitate ease and versatility, cross member 13 is provided which has the effect of lending structural strength to the kite frame in longer lengths.
FIGS. 7-11 illustrate the various shapes obtainable with the instant invention, utilizing a minimum of different lengths of frame members.
It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing disclosure relates to only a preferred embodiment of the invention, and that it is intended to cover all changes and modifications of the examples of the invention herein chosen for the purposes of the disclosure which do not constitute departures from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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A kite frame comprising:
a disc-shaped connecting member, said disc-shaped connecting member having a plurality of radial bores spaced 30 apart symmetrically about the center thereof;
a plurality of frame members cooperating with said radial bores; and
a cylindrical cross piece connecting member having a diametric 'bore and an axial bore;
one of said frame members connected to one of said crosspiece bores; and
a crossmember connected to another of said crosspiece bores said frame members and said crossmember adapted for attachment to a covering.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,014,369 1/1912 Buengers 244-453 2,632,614 3/1953 Bodell 244153 3,018,075 1/1962 Bowers 244153 3,116,902 l/1964 Gould 244153 MILTON BUCHLER, Primary Examiner.
FERGUS S. MIDDLETON, Examiner.
P. E. SAUBERER, Assistant Examiner.
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US3612450A (en) * 1969-09-15 1971-10-12 John Sinka Foldable kite
US3994454A (en) * 1975-12-15 1976-11-30 Worsham Lynn M Controllable stunt kite having a pair of symmetrical bridles
JPS5312093U (en) * 1976-07-12 1978-02-01
USRE30073E (en) * 1975-12-15 1979-08-14 Controllable stunt kite having a pair of symmetrical bridles
US5127611A (en) * 1989-11-13 1992-07-07 Payne Douglas L Miniature kite
US6598833B2 (en) 2001-03-12 2003-07-29 Don Tabor Aircraft kite
US20050017125A1 (en) * 2003-07-11 2005-01-27 Don Tabor Kite and assembly connector
US6905096B1 (en) 2003-12-11 2005-06-14 Don Tabor Kite with planar aerodynamic surface
US20190201802A1 (en) * 2017-12-30 2019-07-04 Stevenson A. Stewart Collapsible octagonal single-line kite
USD885184S1 (en) 2017-12-01 2020-05-26 Francis A. Alonso Kite packaging cap
US10661895B2 (en) 2017-12-15 2020-05-26 Francis A. Alonso Box kite and method of construction
USD891524S1 (en) 2017-12-01 2020-07-28 Francis A. Alonso Box kite eye socket and plug combination
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US2632614A (en) * 1950-10-07 1953-03-24 Wilbur G Bodell Flying saucer kite
US3018075A (en) * 1958-09-08 1962-01-23 James C Bowers Kite frame assembly
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US1014369A (en) * 1911-06-26 1912-01-09 John P Buengers Kite.
US2632614A (en) * 1950-10-07 1953-03-24 Wilbur G Bodell Flying saucer kite
US3018075A (en) * 1958-09-08 1962-01-23 James C Bowers Kite frame assembly
US3116902A (en) * 1960-11-01 1964-01-07 Albert W Gould Kite construction

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US3612450A (en) * 1969-09-15 1971-10-12 John Sinka Foldable kite
US3994454A (en) * 1975-12-15 1976-11-30 Worsham Lynn M Controllable stunt kite having a pair of symmetrical bridles
USRE30073E (en) * 1975-12-15 1979-08-14 Controllable stunt kite having a pair of symmetrical bridles
JPS5312093U (en) * 1976-07-12 1978-02-01
JPS581353Y2 (en) * 1976-07-12 1983-01-11 新坂 和男 Water bone angle kite
US5127611A (en) * 1989-11-13 1992-07-07 Payne Douglas L Miniature kite
US6854690B2 (en) 2001-03-12 2005-02-15 Don Tabor Aircraft kite
US6598833B2 (en) 2001-03-12 2003-07-29 Don Tabor Aircraft kite
US6663050B2 (en) 2001-03-12 2003-12-16 Don Tabor Aircraft kite
US20050017125A1 (en) * 2003-07-11 2005-01-27 Don Tabor Kite and assembly connector
US6905096B1 (en) 2003-12-11 2005-06-14 Don Tabor Kite with planar aerodynamic surface
US20050127244A1 (en) * 2003-12-11 2005-06-16 Don Tabor Kite with planar aerodynamic surface
USD891523S1 (en) 2017-07-20 2020-07-28 Francis A. Alonso Box kite strut connector
USD885184S1 (en) 2017-12-01 2020-05-26 Francis A. Alonso Kite packaging cap
USD891524S1 (en) 2017-12-01 2020-07-28 Francis A. Alonso Box kite eye socket and plug combination
US10661895B2 (en) 2017-12-15 2020-05-26 Francis A. Alonso Box kite and method of construction
US20190201802A1 (en) * 2017-12-30 2019-07-04 Stevenson A. Stewart Collapsible octagonal single-line kite

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