Patent ID: 6620018
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
A flying toy apparatus, comprising:a toy device having, a tether mount receptacle, an embedded blower assembly apparatus comprising an electric motor powered hair dryer shaped blower miniaturized so as to fit within the toy device, at least one air inlet coupled to an air intake of the embedded blower assembly, at least one exhaust outlet coupled to an exhaust of the embedded blower assembly, a battery holding mechanism configured to hold batteries for powering the embedded blower assembly and having + and âˆ’ terminals that are On/OFF switchably connected to corresponding terminals on the electric motor; a tether; and a tether plate with a tether attachment point; wherein: said tether plate, when mounted to a ceiling, provides a base from which to attach one end of said tether, another end of said tether being attached to said toy so as to cause said toy to â€œflyâ€  in a circular or oval pattern when powered by the embedded blower assembly; said flying toy includes wings; said wings are mounted on an up and down movable device; and said electric motor is attached via a crankshaft and connecting rod to said up and down movable device.