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Rearrangeable magnetic spinning toy

a magnetic spinning and rearrangeable technology, applied in the direction of toys, tops, entertainment, etc., can solve the problem that the hettinger does not allow the user to easily hold the finger spinner, and achieve the effect of increasing the reconfigurability, and increasing the density of the extension elemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-12-06
BORNSTEIN ALEXANDER
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a reconfigurable spinning toy with a hub that allows for the attachment of various extension elements in many different configurations. The reconfigurability of the spinning toy encourages creativity and allows for increased play-time with the toy. The extension elements can be stacked to provide even more reconfigurability. The toy also has attached permanent magnets that contribute to its center of mass and angular momentum, which affects its spinning time. The higher the density of the magnets, the greater the change of center of mass and angular momentum. Overall, the invention provides a spinning toy with improved play-time and creativity.

Problems solved by technology

However, Hettinger does not allow a user to easily hold the finger spinner between two fingers of the same hand, such as between a thumb and middle-finger.
A user may configure the spinning toy in ways that are rotationally balanced or rotationally unbalanced with respect to the axis of rotation of the hub.

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[0028]Certain embodiments of a spinning toy 1000, as shown in FIG. 2, comprises a hub 1010 having a ring-form 1030 such that a bearing 1020, such as a ball bearing, may be disposed within the ring-form 1030 to permit the spinning of the hub 1010 about an axis of rotation 1040. The ring-form 1030 has an internal surface 1031 and an external surface 1032. The bearing 1020 is held in place within the ring-form 1030 by way of mechanical fastener, interference fit, adhesive, welding, or other attachment means appreciated by those skilled in the art. Such an axis of rotation 1040 is typically, but not required to be, coincident with the center of mass of the hub 1010. It will be appreciated to those skilled in the art that a bearing 1020 allows for the rotation of a first portion 1021 of a bearing about a second portion 1022 of the bearing. A bearing 1030 further allows the rotation of a first portion 1021 of the bearing at a different rate than that of the second portion 1022 of the bear...

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Abstract

The invention presented in this application is a novel, highly customizable, magnetic spinning device. The main components of the invention are a magnetic hub, numerous magnets, a bearing or similar rotation point, and a finger hold. These components may or may not be permanently attached to one another and may or may not be separate bodies. The main aspect of this invention is the magnetic hub. It is titled such not because it itself is necessarily magnetic, but because it provides positioning and support for the magnetic pieces allowing for customization.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of currently pending U.S. provisional patent application 62 / 513,273 entitled “REARRANGEABLE MAGNETIC SPINNING TOY,” filed May 31, 2017; and currently pending U.S. provisional patent application 62 / 530,016 entitled “REARRANGEABLE MAGNETIC SPINNING TOY,” filed Jul. 7, 2017—the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to the fields of hand held amusement and demonstration of scientific principles. More generally this invention allows for quick and easy modification of the center of mass, moment of inertia, and geometrical structure of a rotating body.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Fidget toys are often small, hand held devices that offer the user a tactile experience. Some studies attribute fidgeting with beneficial effects including an increase of focus and attentiveness as well as serving to ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H1/20A63H33/04A63H1/00
CPCA63H1/20A63H33/046A63H1/00A63H33/26
Inventor BORNSTEIN, ALEXANDER
Owner BORNSTEIN ALEXANDER
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