Amusement devices: toys – Operated by relatively moving fluid or pressure differential
Patent
1992-01-29
1994-11-15
Hafer, Robert A.
Amusement devices: toys
Operated by relatively moving fluid or pressure differential
446 61, A63H 2700
Patent
active
053642996
ABSTRACT:
A surface skimming toy defines a generally planar base having a flat under surface. An upwardly extending fin is joined to the upper surface of the base member. In one embodiment, a lightweight aesthetically appealing body portion is supported upon the upper surface. In still further alternate embodiments, a pair of elongated upwardly extending side fins are secured to the upper surface of the planar base. The surface skimming toy is launched in close proximity to a smooth extended surface and assumes a skimming travel in close spacing to the surface while being supported upon an extremely thin layer of air flowing beneath the under surface of the skimming toy. In a further embodiment, the generally planar base defines a slightly convex curved surface and in another, a dual faceted surface forming a transverse crown portion. In a still further embodiment, a weight is supported proximate the leading edge of the body for stability of travel.
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Asbaghi Ahmed
Hill Peter C.
Pugh Robert V.
Saffer Gary M.
Ekstrand Roy A.
Hafer Robert A.
Kenealy David J.
Mattel Inc.
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