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Arm attachable toy for rotating and launching an objectRelated Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Toys, Rotating Or Having Visible Rotating Portion (e.g., Spinning Or Whirling, Not Rolling), Having Attached Cord For Imparting RotationArm attachable toy for rotating and launching an object description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060099880, Arm attachable toy for rotating and launching an object. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] The present application is a Continuation-In-Part application, claiming the benefit of priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/183,118, filed Jul. 14, 2005, entitled "Toy for Rotating and Launching an Object," which is a non-provisional patent application claiming the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/604,283, filed Aug. 25, 2004, entitled "Wheel Spinning Launcher and Wheel Toy." The present application also claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/730,080, filed Oct. 24, 2005, entitled, "Rotating Wheel/Propeller Toy." BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] (1) Technical Field [0003] The present invention relates to a toy for rotating and launching an object, and more particularly to a launching mechanism that attaches with a users arm for rotating and launching an object. [0004] (2) Description of Related Art [0005] Toy launchers are well known in the art. Toys that accelerate and launch gliders, helicopters, cars, and parachutes are well documented. One method of launching a toy is through a rotary motion, often utilizing a gear system to turn a shaft that rotates the toy. [0006] An example of one launcher disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,701,216, issued to Smith, III et al. (hereinafter "the Smith patent"). The launcher taught in the Smith patent uses a gear rack to drive a gear train and rotate a wheel that is mounted on a shaft. As the gear rack is withdrawn from the toy, a wheel ejector coupled to the gear rack pivots to force the wheel off of the shaft and launch the wheel. [0007] The devices according to the Smith patent have several shortcomings, the first of which is the need for a separate mechanical ejector to release the wheel from the toy. In addition to adding to the cost to manufacture the toy, the wheel ejector device adds to the complexity of design of the toy. [0008] Another shortcoming of the devices made according to the Smith patent is the possibility of causing injury to the user if the wheel is launched in the direction of the user. If the toy is particularly oriented, the wheel will rotate and launch toward the user, risking injury. [0009] Additionally, in some circumstances, it may be desirable to attach the launcher with a user. However, existing devices do not provide for such an attachment [0010] Therefore, a need exists for a toy launcher that can be attached with a user and that is capable of preventing the toy from being launched in the direction of the user. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011] The present invention overcomes the aforementioned limitations and fills the aforementioned needs by providing an arm attachable toy for rotating and launching an object. The toy comprises a housing and an arm attachment mechanism attached with the housing for attaching with a user's arm. A launcher extends from the housing. The launcher is configured to impart a rotary motion to an object. The launcher comprises a driving element configured to engage a receiving element. The receiving element is attached with an object to form a drive connection, such that when the driving element engages the receiving element, the object is rotationally accelerated in one direction, and wherein once the driving element ceases to accelerate the receiving element, the receiving element disengages from the driving element and releases the object from the drive connection. A launcher rotating system is mounted inside the housing and connected with the launcher. The launcher rotating system configured to impart a rotary motion to the launcher. [0012] In another aspect, the arm attachment mechanism comprises an arm strap and a handle, thereby allowing a user to attach the toy with the user's arm and launch the object. [0013] In yet another aspect, the driving element comprises two substantially helical tabs extending in a parallel configuration from the shaft about an axis. The axis runs substantially parallel to and substantially centered in the shaft. The receiving element of the object is similarly configured with two substantially helical tabs extending outward in parallel configuration about an axis, the axis running perpendicular to the rotational motion of the object. The two substantially helical tabs of each of the driving element and receiving element has an edge that runs parallel to the axis of the respective driving element and receiving element, such that the edge of the driving element rests flush against the edge of the receiving element, forming a drive connection which allows the rotation of the driving element to rotate the receiving element. [0014] In another aspect, the edge of the driving element and the edge of the receiving element are formed as matching and interlocking shapes, such that when the edge of the driving element is matched with the edge of the receiving element, an interlocking drive connection is formed. [0015] In yet another aspect, the edge of the driving element and the edge of the receiving element are formed as a hook shapes, such that when the edge of the driving element is matched up with the edge of the receiving element, an interlocking drive connection is formed. [0016] In another aspect, the launcher rotating system comprises a series of interconnected gears and axles, the gears and axles capable of rotating the launcher. [0017] In yet another aspect, the series of interconnected gears and axles comprises an output axle connected with the launcher, the output axle coupled with an output gear, the output gear drivingly connected with an input gear on an input axle, the input axle connected with an input pinion, the input pinion in drivingly connected with a gear rack, said gear rack movably mounted in a guideway in the housing, said gear rack capable of moving to rotate the input pinion and thereby rotate the launcher rotating system. [0018] Additionally, the radius of the gears is selected to provide a desired input-to-output gear ratio. [0019] In another aspect, the toy further includes an object, the object being connected with the receiving element to be rotationally accelerated by the driving element. [0020] In another aspect, the object is a wheel and the receiving element is connected with the hub of the wheel such that when the receiving element forms a drive connection with the driving element, the movement of the gear rack causes the wheel to rotate. [0021] Finally, as can be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the present invention also comprises a method for forming and using the toy described herein. Continue reading about Arm attachable toy for rotating and launching an object... Full patent description for Arm attachable toy for rotating and launching an object Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Arm attachable toy for rotating and launching an object patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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