System and Method for a Motion Sensing Device which Provides a Visual or Audible Indication
US-2017182375-A1 · Jun 29, 2017 · US
Universal launcher
US10004209B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10004209-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514921779-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Publication date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
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A device for launching an object which includes a flexible shaft having a distal end and a proximal end and a handle located at the proximal end sized to enable a user to grip the device while launching an object. An object gripping claw is located at the distal end of the flexible shaft, the gripping claw including first and second flanges which together define a capture volume for an object, the first flange being a stationary post and the second flange being a flexible web extending from the flexible shaft, the second flange being sufficiently flexible to deform in retaining an object within the capture volume and to release an object for launching when the flexible shaft is swung in a forward circular path.
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What is claimed is: 1. A device for launching an object, said device comprising a flexible shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, a handle located at said proximal end of said flexible shaft sized to enable a user to grip said device while launching said spherical object and an object gripping claw located at said distal end of said flexible shaft, said gripping claw comprising first and second flanges which together define a capture volume for said object, said first flange comprising a stationary post extending from said flexible shaft and said second flange comprising a flexible web extending from said flexible shaft, said second flange being sufficiently flexible to deform in retaining an object within said capture volume and to release an object for launching when said flexible shaft is swung in a forward circular path toward said second flange.
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Ball-throwing apparatus with or without catchers {(hand-held throwing or catching aids A63B59/20); Mechanical projectors, e.g. using spring force} · CPC title
Centrifugal sling apparatus · CPC title
- A01K15/025Primary
Toys specially adapted for animals · CPC title
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US10004209B2 cover?
- A device for launching an object which includes a flexible shaft having a distal end and a proximal end and a handle located at the proximal end sized to enable a user to grip the device while launching an object. An object gripping claw is located at the distal end of the flexible shaft, the gripping claw including first and second flanges which together define a capture volume for an object, …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Worldwise Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A01K15/025. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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