IP Library Granted Patent US 7,303,458
Granted Patent B1
US 7,303,458 · App. 11/150,569 · Granted Dec 4, 2007

Hoop with weighted member

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,303,458
App. No.
11/150,569
Granted
Dec 4, 2007
Kind
B1
Abstract

In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a hoop having an inner circumference that generally forms a circle with an inner diameter sufficient to receive portion of a human body therethrough. A weighted member is slidably secured onto the hoop to increase a centrifugal force of the hoop when in use. The weighted member has a central body with two ends diametrically opposed and has a hollow channel aligned with the two ends. The two ends being sized to slide over the hoop. Bushings may be inserted into the two ends to reduce friction.

Claims (8)

1. A hoop comprising:

a hoop having an inner circumference that generally forms a circle and having an inner diameter sufficient to receive portion of a human body therethrough; and

a sliding member positioned on the hoop, wherein the sliding member has a central body with two ends diametrically opposed, the two ends being sized to freely slide over the hoop, the central body includes a plurality of elongated elements connecting the two ends, each elongated element being spaced apart from another elongated element to create openings through the central body such that the hoop is visible through the openings as the sliding member freely slides over the hoop.

2. The hoop of claim 1 further comprising a pair of bushings separately secured to the ends of the central body, each bushing having a bore therethrough for receiving the hoop.

3. The hoop of claim 1 further including:

a pair of terminal ends defined by the hoop; and

a connecter having two ends sized to accommodate the terminal ends of the hoop; and

male/female adapter means for securing the connecter to the terminal ends of the hoop.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 27, 2013
From: FUNDEX GAMES, LTD.
To: POOF-SLINKY FUNDEX LLC
Reel/Frame 030696/0389 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 30, 2013
From: POOF-SLINKY, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 030518/0601 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 10, 2005
From: WOLFINBARGER, RYAN
To: FUNDEX GAMES, LTD.
Reel/Frame 016705/0565 →