Wrist toy

#1. The Field of the Invention

#The apparatus of the present invention is a toy. In particular, a toy employing an elastic cord configured to minimize contact and abrasion of the elastic cord with the intended surface and employing means for preventing the elastic cord from knotting or twisting.

#2. The Relevant Technology

#In order that the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and objects of the invention are obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly depicted above will be rendered by reference to a specific embodiment thereof which is illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only a typical embodiment of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

#FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the retrievable toy of the present invention.

#FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a transition length of an elastic band employed by the present invention.

#In the drawings a preferred embodiment 10 of the toy apparatus is shown. Apparatus 10 comprises wrist band 20, elastic member 30 and ball 40.

#Wrist band 20 comprises a length of Nylon (™) synthetic polyamide webbing 22 to encircle the limb of the user. Means 24 for fastening wrist band 20 may include any conventional fastening means. FIG. 1 illustrates the use of conventional hook and pile fastening means. Hook and pile is preferred because it as adjustable to different size wrists. Snaps, buttons or other adjustment of fastening means may provide equivalent function.

#Wrist band 20 also comprises means for avoiding or minimizing the twisting or knotting of the entire length of the elastic cord and ball. The preferred embodiment of the means for avoiding or minimizing the twisting or knotting of the entire length of the elastic cord comprises a freely rotatable swivel 26. Swivel 26 is releasably attachable to webbing 22. In order to optimize the rebound of ball 40 to the hand of the user, swivel 26 is attached to an edge of webbing 22. This provides the user with the advantage of being able to wear wrist band 20 such that swivel 26 is positioned just at the base of the user's palm. Attaching swivel 26 at the edge of webbing 22 also advantageously minimizes any interference of the rotating action of swivel 26 and, hence, of the entire length of elastic member 30.