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Class 124/42 - Disk


Subclass of Class 124 - Mechanical guns and projectors
Definition: Devices, particularly adapted to hold or carry projectiles
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 05/27/2003


NumberTitleIssue Date
6568380Medal game machine
The present invention provides a medal game machine that makes it possible, for a medal to move forward with good directionality, thus increasing the playability of an aiming game. The configuration is such that a medal (14) fired from a shooting device (...
05/27/2003
6503411Stable compositions
In a composition which has an amorphous, undercooled, glassy phase containing a water-soluble or water-swellable substance in an amorphous form, a sugar, which is capable of existing as a crystalline hydrate, is used as an agent to dehydrate the amorphous...
01/07/2003
6224457Knockdown style safety disk-shooting toy
A knockdown style safety disk-shooting toy mainly comprises a gadget platform coupling with a handgrip which can be plugged in an insertion pillar to form a hand-held or an automatic shooting toy alternatively in virtue of a positive/negative electrode pl...
05/01/2001
6071428Stable compositions
In a composition which has an amorphous, undercooled, glassy phase containing a water-soluble or water-swellable substance in an amorphous form, a sugar, which is capable of existing as a crystalline hydrate, is used as an agent to dehydrate the amorphous...
06/06/2000
5933892Multipurpose bottle cap launcher
A multipurpose bottle cap launcher (14) comprising a body member (16). An assembly (18) in the body member (16) is for shooting a bottle cap (20) therefrom for recreational target practice. A structure (22) in the body member (16) is for removing a bottle...
08/10/1999
5579750Projectile launcher for launching and rotating a disk projectile
Apparatus for launching a disk-like projectile from a catapult with an aperture formed adjacent one end to receive structure of the catapult to configure the catapult to propel the apparatus forward. A channel in an opposite end is configured to receive t...
12/03/1996
5579748Disc launcher with multi-loading chamber
A rigid, hand-held disc launcher is provided for launching small cardboard discs, having a handle (1) attached to a head (2) which is curved in a substantially semi-circular arc of approximately 180°. A slot runs through the entire arc of the curved head...
12/03/1996
5554417Convertible packaging and handle unit
A convertible packaging and handle unit that attaches to an object to facilitate the packaging and use of the object, the convertible unit including a first portion adapted for attachment to the object and a second portion positionable into a plurality of...
09/10/1996
5537985Disc Launcher
A rigid, hand-held disc launcher for launching small cardboard discs, having a handle (1) attached to a head (2) which is curved in a substantially semi-circular arc of approximately 180°. An open-ended slot runs through the entire arc of the curved head...
07/23/1996
5515835Dual thrower
A disk thrower is disclosed for simultaneously launching two clay targets. The thrower includes two target holders attached to an adjuster which is mounted to a handle for swinging the thrower. The target holders are adjustable along supports formed on th...
05/14/1996
5465704Disc launcher
A rigid, hand-held disc launcher for launching small cardboard discs, having a handle (1) attached to a head (2) which is curved in a substantially semi-circular arc of approximately 180°. An open-ended slot runs through the entire arc of the curved head...
11/14/1995
5445138Coin game
A game unit having a skill game combined with a prize dispenser. A coin toss gun shoots or tosses coins at targets in the skill game. A wheel unit has a flat top surface. A wiper wipes coins landing on the top surface in geometric paths which may lead to ...
08/29/1995
5407198Controller for a hockey puck projecting and guiding apparatus
A system for projecting a hockey puck is provided which includes a hockey puck projector and an associated control system. The hockey puck projector includes a plurality of rollers for supporting the bottom surface of a hockey puck, a wheel for engaging t...
04/18/1995
5282634Pincers for throwing and catching a flying disc
The pincers have lower and upper jaws which selectively close for engaging and open for disengaging a flying disc such as a FRISBEE. The jaws are interconnected at one end and have at the opposite ends of each, a pad for gripping the cental portion of the...
02/01/1994
5255917Puck projecting and guiding apparatus
A system for projecting a hockey puck is provided which includes a hockey puck projector and an associated control system. The hockey puck projector includes a plurality of rollers for supporting the bottom surface of a hockey puck, a wheel for engaging t...
10/26/1993
5195499Apparatus for rotatably launching saucer-shaped game disc
A device for launching a plastic, saucer-shaped game disc is disclosed which spins such a saucer-shaped game disc up to a high rotational rate, and then discharges the rotating saucer-shaped game disc from the apparatus in a generally upward direction. Th...
03/23/1993
5181500Pincers for throwing and catching a flying disc
Pincers are describe for throwing and catching a flying disc such as a FRISBEE (a trade mark). The pincers are made up of a pair of pivotally interconnected jaws for selectively grasping and releasing the flying disc. The jaws are operated by a pair of ha...
01/26/1993
5014677Protective device for target throwing apparatus
A target throwing apparatus mount is provided with a support post and a lateral member on which a seat may be mounted. For security of the apparatus a housing fits over the apparatus and has a bar that engages the post and an eye that engages a mooring ey...
05/14/1991
4984556Disk launcher
A hand held disk launcher is constructed of one piece molded plastic material having a handle portion and a flat head portion and attachment means for a flexible member on opposite sides of the head portion whereby a flexible member may be detachably conn...
01/15/1991
4957092Ring launching method and apparatus
What is disclosed is a method and apparatus for launching a ring. The apparatus includes a frame with three frame limbs. Each frame limb includes a longitudinal axis, a neck, a shoulder, an arm and a port. The frame limbs are joined at a common axis along...
09/18/1990
4910646Flashlight-coin throwing gun
A flashlight-coin throwing gun has a revolver-shaped main body formed by uniting separable main bodies, each having a gunbarrel portion and a handle portion. Within the main body is a percussion mechanism for throwing a coin through the gunbarrel. A coin ...
03/20/1990
4730595Disc launcher
A hand held disc launcher is constructed of one piece molded plastic material having a handle and a flat head portion having a symmetrical construction on opposite sides thereof whereby the launcher may be used by a left handed or right handed person. Pro...
03/15/1988
4699116Multiple arm target launcher
A target launcher having multiple throwing arms which are driven by an electronic control assembly to launch each throwing arm sequentially at a predetermined timed interval. The target launcher will accommodate a variety of different kinds of targets to ...
10/13/1987
4659320Toy vehicle with disc launching apparatus and disks
A toy vehicle disk launching apparatus for launching small disks in spinning fashion into a surface for accelerated travel therealong. A chassis supported by wheels includes a housing having a track for loading disks with spindle portions on the axis ther...
04/21/1987
4625619Device for separation and launch of a body with linear and rotational velocity
A launching structure comprising a ram driven by a piston in a cylinder. A yrotechnic charge initiates a gas expansion underneath the piston and the expanding gases drive the ram. The ram has a helical groove engaged by a cam pin in the cylinder wall to im...
12/02/1986
4248202Disc launcher
A toy launcher of a safe and simple construction for use in propelling soft, round discs includes a round or saucer shaped housing with an integrally formed handle for engagement by an operator's hand and a two position, manually operable actuating arm fo...
02/03/1981
4233952Hand catapult device
A hand catapult for throwing flying discs such as a Frisbee™ or a Flying Saucer™ is constructed with a yoke pivotally connected to a handle for a movement through an angle of not more than about 45 degrees to each side of the center line of the device...
11/18/1980
4222361Hand held disk launcher
A hand held launching apparatus for throwing aerodynamically stabilized disks with greater control and accuracy including an elongated handle, having a proximal and distal end, a flexible strap connected with the distal end of the handle for encircling th...
09/16/1980
4170215Disk toy and launcher
An inexpensive mechanical launcher for launching certain toy disks consists of two predominantly planar pieces of pre-formed plastic material joined together forming a slotted receptor and a handle portion. A toy disk is inserted in the slotted receptor a...
10/09/1979
4145050Device for catching and throwing an aerodynamic disc
A device for catching and throwing a disc-shaped object is provided, comprising a basket for catching the disc-shaped object, the basket including a longitudinal channel at the bottom of the basket and in open communication therewith, the channel having a...
03/20/1979
4059089Flying saucer launching pistol
The invention is a pistol designed to fire inverted concave disks which are smaller in size but similar in principle to the flying saucers popularized under the trademark, Frisbee. The pistol is characterized by a generally rectangular firing chamber into...
11/22/1977
4016854Spring type bottle cap pistol
A pistol to propel and spin ring-like projectiles such as bottle caps. An impeller is released by a trigger and an off-center mounted hammer strikes and propels the bottle caps with a spin. As the bottle cap exits from the barrel of the gun, a wall mounte...
04/12/1977
3959915Propelled disk copter toy
A toy utilizes a resilient elastic impeller to spin and propel a circular disk having aerodynamic characteristics whereby the user can easily control the path of flight of the circular disk in the atmosphere. The impeller is engaged in a slot in the perip...
06/01/1976
 
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