IP Library Granted Patent US 9,789,418
Granted Patent B2
US 9,789,418 · App. 13/963,584 · Granted Oct 17, 2017

Amusement toy

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Patent No.
US 9,789,418
App. No.
13/963,584
Granted
Oct 17, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

A disk-like toy includes a resilient base, a flexible cover overlying the base, and a deflectable core disposed generally between the base and the cover. The base is affixed to at least one of the cover and the core.

Claims (30)

1. A disk-like toy structured to be thrown by an individual, the disk-like toy comprising:

a resilient base defining a peripheral edge of the toy, the base having a first recess located at a central region of the base, and an upstanding peripheral rim, the base further having a first thickness near the peripheral edge and a second thickness near the central region, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness;

a flexible cover overlying the base, the flexible cover further having a second recess located at a central region of the cover that overlies that central region of the base such that the disk-like toy has a greater proportion of weight distributed away from the central regions; and

a deflectable core disposed between the base and the cover, the base being affixed to at least one of the cover and the core, the upstanding peripheral rim of the base being disposed between the cover and the core.

2. The toy of claim 1 wherein

at least the base is generally circular shaped.

3. The toy of claim 1 wherein

the toy has a density of less than one gram per cubic centimeter.

4. The toy of claim 1 wherein

the base is constructed of a composition containing a monomer, a polymer or a mixture thereof,

the cover is constructed a textile; and

the core is constructed of a foam material, the base having a higher density than each of the cover and the core.

5. The toy of claim 1 wherein

the base has a first proportion of weight disposed proximate the central region and a second proportion of weight disposed proximate the peripheral edge, the second proportion of weight being greater than the first proportion of weight.

6. The toy of claim 1 wherein

the base has an exterior surface facing away from the core, the exterior surface being roughened.

7. The toy of claim 1 wherein

the base has an exterior surface facing away from the core, the exterior surface having a plurality of dimples.

8. The toy of claim 1 wherein

the deflectable core is directly connected to a radial inner surface of the base.

9. The toy of claim 1 wherein

the upstanding peripheral rim directly abuts an outermost radial edge of the core to separate the outermost radial edge of the core from a downward protrusion of the cover.

10. A disk-like toy structured to be thrown by an individual, the disk-like toy comprising:

a resilient base defining a peripheral edge and having a first recess located at a central region of the base and an upstanding peripheral rim, the central region having a first thickness, the upstanding peripheral rim having a second thickness greater than the first thickness;

a flexible cover having a second recess located at a central region of the cover and overlying the base such that the disk-like toy has a greater proportion of weight distributed away from the central regions;

a deflectable core disposed between the base and the cover and being affixed to the base and the cover, the base being affixed to at least one of the cover and the core, the upstanding peripheral rim of the base being disposed between the cover and the core.

11. The toy of claim 10 wherein

the upstanding peripheral rim has a peripheral surface facing away from the core, the peripheral surface having a number of protrusions disposed thereon.

12. The toy of claim 10 wherein

the base further has a recess having a depth and an outer radius, wherein the depth is between 0.05 inches and 0.5 inches, and wherein the outer radius is between 0.5 inches and 4 inches.

Assignments (11)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL (SECOND LIEN) Recorded May 22, 2024
From: BANK OF MONTREAL, AS THE COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 067501/0320 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL (FIRST LIEN) Recorded May 22, 2024
From: BANK OF MONTREAL, AS THE COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 067501/0282 →
SECOND LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057524/0556 →
ABL SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057524/0645 →
FIRST LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057704/0414 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: ANTARES CAPITAL LP
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.; GAMMA2 LLC; HEALTHY CHEWS, INC.
Reel/Frame 057523/0912 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 23, 2017
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: ANTARES CAPITAL LP, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 042554/0250 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 22, 2017
From: ALLY BANK, AS AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 042525/0957 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 2, 2017
From: OBLACK, MARK J; THINNES, MARK D
To: CANINE HARDWARE INC
Reel/Frame 042212/0258 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 21, 2015
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: ALLY BANK, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 037355/0159 →
MERGER Recorded Nov 30, 2015
From: CANINE HARDWARE INC.
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 037165/0525 →