Hoop and guide device

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1989-05-12

1990-03-27

Yu, Mickey

Amusement devices: toys

Having enclosed liquid

446438, 446450, 446485, A63H 3302

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049116754

ABSTRACT:
A hoop and guide device which is characterized by a round hoop provided with an optional light housing mounted therein and a telescoping guide designed for propelling the hoop. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the guide telescopes in order to adjust the length thereof and is provided with a light at the upper end and a bevelled contact plate at the lower end. Furthermore, the hoop includes a hollow rim cavity designed to receive water and stabilize the hoop while it is propelled by the contact end of the guide. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, a circular housing ring is built into the light housing and includes a ball race for receiving a metal ball, and electrical contacts connected to a battery located in the light housing extend into the ball race in spaced relationship for periodically illuminating a light located in the battery housing as the ball traverses the ball race and bridges the contacts.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1909718 (1933-05-01), Portteus
patent: 3123937 (1964-03-01), Pace
patent: 3605333 (1971-09-01), Copeland
patent: 4043076 (1977-08-01), Potrzuski et al.
patent: 4304067 (1981-12-01), Petrosky

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