Patent ID: 8777785
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
1. A self-propelled flying toy, comprising: a body defined as comprising a front section, a center section and a back section each along a longitudinal axis; a ducted fan disposed within the body substantially centered about the longitudinal axis; a motor mechanically coupled to the ducted fan and fixed relative to the body; a power source electrically coupled to the motor; an air-inlet disposed substantially within the front section in airflow communication with the ducted fan; an air-outlet disposed substantially within the back section in airflow communication with the ducted fan; and at least two substantially flat angled surfaces fixed relative to the body disposed substantially within the front section, wherein each of the at least two angled surfaces are substantially evenly centered about the longitudinal axis producing a thrust in a same longitudinal direction as the ducted fan and facing an opposite direction relative to the ducted fan.