Device for holding and controlling a string-retained article

Abstract

A device for holding and controlling a string-retained article, such as a yo-yo, wherein the device comprises an annular ring of rigid material with a smooth annular channel formed in an outer surface of the ring. The annular channel is defined by an annular base ring and first and second annular ridges. A loop of a string can be retained in the channel so that the ring will be interposed between a body part of a user and the loop of the string to prevent constriction of the loop about the body part of the user. The ring can be used in practicing a method for holding and controlling a string-retained article comprising the steps of providing a string, the ring, and a string-retained article such as a yo-yo; coupling a first end of the string to the string-retained article, forming a second end of the string into a loop; disposing the loop of the string in the channel of the ring; and inserting a body part of a user through the aperture in the ring. Where the string-retained article is a yo-yo, one could further wrap the string around an axle of the yo-yo until the yo-yo is disposed adjacent to the ring, cast the yo-yo from the body part of the user to cause the string to unwrap and the yo-yo to gain angular momentum, and then induce the yo-yo to return to a position adjacent to the ring.

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