Super Frisbee

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for improving the flying characteristics of conventional flying discs. The flying disc comprises a hollow tubing of a length sufficient to encircle the inner circumference of the flying disc forming a continuous hollow ring. The hollow tube encloses ball bearings, which can freely roll inside the hollow tubing, and the number of ball bearings could be manipulated by removing the ball bearings from the hollow tube or adding additional ball bearing inside the tube. The device could be affixed to the inner circumference of the flying disc for adjusting the weight of flying disc. Furthermore, the hollow tubing could further comprise an illumination source allowing the use of flying disc for playing in dark.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]Not ApplicableFEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableMICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004](1) Field of Invention[0005]This invention relates to flying discs, more particularly, to flying discs with variable weight adjustments and illuminations.[0006](2) Background of Invention[0007]Flying discs are saucer-shaped devices comprising a thin-walled disc-like object comprising a central portion bounded about its perimeter by an annular rim portion whose outer perimeter curls downward to form a lip about the perimeter of the disc. The central rim portion and lip are shaped to provide an aerodynamic profile whereby when the disc is flung through the air with a spinning motion, it sails or glides. To throw the flying disc, the user grips the flying disc by its edge and with a flick of the wrist and arm throws the flying disc, thereby imparting a spinning motion. This spinning motion along...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a flying disc with improved flying characteristics that can adjust its weight and glow in the dark. The flying disc has ball bearings that can be easily inserted into a tube and roll freely inside it with the motion of the flying disc. Lubrication can be provided to reduce friction between the ball bearings and the inner surface of the tube. This invention allows for the use of the flying disc for play in evenings and nights.

Problems solved by technology

However, the flying discs have not evolved much keeping in view the increasing popularity.

Prior art discloses few attempts to vary the weight variation in flying disc to improve its flying characteristics but these do not provide any significant means to adjust the weight according to users requirement.

Very few disclosures have attempted to provide discs with weight adjusting means; however, these are very complex and costly.

Typically, the result was a disc that produced a desirable eerie glow at night, but was often ineffective during the twilight hours due to the relatively high ambient light level.

Moreover, the glow frequently did not last long, and many discs required frequent recharging by direct exposure to a strong light source.

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