Entertainment and stress relief disk
OwnerDaniel F. Lymaninventor
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Abstract
A device is described that possesses an overall shape that comfortably fits into a user's hand, and in particular, can be manipulated by the fingers. The device is fabricated of a pliable material that readily can be manipulated by manual pressure, yet holds its equilibrium positions absent pressure. The device has convex/concave surfaces which can be inverted to provide two stable equilibrium positions. The surfaces of the device may have different textures, such as smooth and ridged. The material of the device can have various colors, and also may be phosphorescent. Floral, fruit, spice and other scents may be added to the material such that the scent emanates from the device as the user manipulates the device.
Claims17
An amusement and stress relief device formed of a flexible, resilient polymeric material and comprising:
- a center portion;
- and
- a substantially planar peripheral portion surrounding the center portion;
- the center portion having a concave/convex shape,
- the device having two stable equilibrium positions wherein a first equilibrium position comprises a first surface having a concave shape and a second surface having a convex shape and a second equilibrium position comprises the second surface having a concave shape and the first surface having a convex shape,
- whereby manual manipulation of the device inverts the first and second surfaces between the two stabile equilibrium positions.
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