Disk launching apparatus and method
OwnerThomas E. Christenseninventor
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Abstract
A disk launching apparatus that employs a handle connected to a flexible shaft that is connected to a launching head. The head includes a first arcuate portion and a second arcuate portion arranged in a semi-circular configuration to define a space in which a disk is retained in contact with the first and second arcuate members. At least one securing point is located on the first arcuate member and a plurality of securing points located on the second arcuate member. An elastic band is attached between the first securing point on the first arcuate member and one of the plurality of securing points located on the second arcuate member, thereby crossing a disk held within the launching head.
Claims25
A disc-launching apparatus, comprising:
- a head, the head consisting of a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member, the first and second arcuate members arranged in a semi-circular configuration to define a space in which a disc is retained in contact with the first and second arcuate members;
- a first securing point located on the first arcuate member;
- a plurality of securing points located on the second arcuate member;
- an elastic band attached between the first securing point on the first arcuate member and one of the plurality of securing points located on the second arcuate member;
- a flexible handle attached to the head;
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- a plurality of raised contours arranged on at least one surface of the first arcuate member and the second arcuate member, the raised contours consisting of protrusions are brought into contact with the edge of a disk placed within the defined space between the first and second arcuate members, the protrusions arranged to contact the edge of the disk in a perpendicular arrangement with respect to a circumferential edge of the disk.
A disc-launching apparatus, comprising:
- a head, the head consisting of a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member, the first and second arcuate members arranged in a semi-circular configuration to define a space in which a disc is retained in contact with the first and second arcuate members;
- a first plurality of securing points located on the first arcuate member;
- a second plurality of securing points located on the second arcuate member;
- an elastic band attached between one of first plurality of securing points on the first arcuate member and one of the second plurality of securing points located on the second arcuate member;
- a handle attached to the head, the handle configured to accommodate two hands gripping the handle simultaneously in a contiguous relationship with respect to each other;
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- a plurality of raised contours arranged on at least one surface of the first arcuate member and the second arcuate member, the raised contours consisting of protrusions are brought into contact with the edge of a disk placed within the defined space between the first and second arcuate members, the protrusions arranged to contact the edge of the disk in a perpendicular arrangement with respect to a circumferential edge of the disk.
A disc-launching apparatus, comprising:
- a head, the head consisting of a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member, the first and second arcuate members arranged in a semi-circular configuration to define a space in which a disc is retained in contact with the first and second arcuate members;
- a first securing point located on the first arcuate member;
- a second plurality of securing points located on the second arcuate member;
- an elastic band attached between the first securing point on the first arcuate member and one of the plurality of securing points located on the second arcuate member;
- a flexible handle attached to the head, the handle configured to accommodate two hands gripping the handle simultaneously in a contiguous relationship with respect to each other;
- and a plurality of raised contours arranged on at least one surface of the first arcuate member and the second arcuate member, the raised contours consisting of protrusions are brought into contact with the edge of a disk placed within the defined space between the first and second arcuate members, the protrusions arranged to contact the edge of the disk in a perpendicular arrangement with respect to a circumferential edge of the disk.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.