Spinning toy

A toy device which includes a center dome structure and a skirt is used as a spinning toy. It is designed to be spun on the finger to provide enjoyment and entertainment for adults and children.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
1. Field of the Invention 
The present invention relates to amusing toys and more particularly to a 
toy which is spun on the finger for the amusement of children and adults. 
2. Prior Art 
Many people are desirous of a simple diversion when they are caught in 
traffic or would like something to do with their hands. Sports are out Of 
the question in the car or inside the house. It is normal and natural to 
want to move or fidget. People who are quitting smoking often desire 
something to use to occupy themselves. Presently, there are no devices 
which fit this criteria that can provide the pleasant sensation of 
spinning that this toy can. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
The principal object of the present invention is to provide a novel device 
which is simple and easy to use which serves as a pleasant diversion to 
the user. 
Another object is to provide a toy which can be used for the pleasure of 
children. 
A further object of this invention is to provide a means to stop smoking by 
giving the user something to do with his hands. 
The foregoing objects and others that are apparent are achieved through the 
use of a spinning toy. 
The user of this toy places the toy on the finger and starts it spinning 
with the other hand. A small change of movement keeps the toy spinning 
endlessly. 
The preferred embodiment has a dome which fits over the finger and a skirt 
for rotational balance. 
Alternately, a stick such as but not limited to a rod, pencil or pen can be 
used under the toy instead of the finger. 
The features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent 
from the following detailed description of the invention when read with 
the accompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
Referring specifically to FIG. 1, there is illustrated the most preferred 
embodiment of the novel spinning toy. It is formed from a primary sheet of 
plastic material no more than 1/32 of an inch thick molded to form a 
central area (1), a thin walled finger placement dome area of sufficient 
width and depth to provide room for initial eccentric rotation with the 
rotation centered along the entire inner wall. Providing rotational 
balance is a skirt balance area(2) which is divided from the dome area by 
a step demarcation section/inner joint (3) where the area joins the skirt 
balance means (2) and aids a user in retaining a finger in said area 
during spinning. The skirt balance area (2)formed from the sheet radially 
outward from said inner joint (3) to balance said spinner during use 
provides sufficient mass to aid in maintaining a spin during use. It is 
composed of an outer joint (4) depending outward extending the skid 
balance area and a tip (5) extending radially downward from said outer 
joint (4). 
A further embodiment is in appearance the same as in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3. 
However, it is molded using injection or blow molded or cut from a block. 
Here the central dome area(1) appears the same and the skirt balance area 
is essentially planar (2). 
A further embodiment uses the toy similarly but a stick, rod, or pen can be 
used in place of the finger. 
Referring to FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, there is represented three illustrations 
which are added to the preferred main embodiment. FIG. 4 is a top down 
view showing a clown face with the central dome area for a nose. These are 
painted on. FIG. 5 is an illustration of dots which are added by stickers 
or paint or printed which are in lines forming spirals. The dots appear to 
be solid spirals when the toy is spun. FIG. 6 shows a series of figures on 
the skirt balance area in various stages of movement. Spinning the toy 
provides animation to the figures. 
Referring to FIGS. 7, 8, and 9, these are different embodiments of this 
invention. They may be formed from a sheet, injection or blowmolded or 
sculpted from a solid block. FIG. 7 has a cone shaped area in the 
center(1). FIG. 8 has a different angle at joint,(3), and a more gradual 
edge with tip (5)and outer joint (4). FIG. 9 is formed by injection 
molding. Tip (5) is a rounded tip and outer joint (4)is safely angled. 
This makes the toy safer for users to touch the edges. 
FIGS. 10, 11, 12, 15 and 16 represent three dimensional embellishments to 
the design. Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, area (1)is the domed area of the 
preferred embodiment(the face) and the two areas (6) are ears which are 
half ellipsoid spheres added on the top. FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken 
at B--B of FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a bisected vertical section of a version 
which shows a figure on the top. It can be added with a fastener or glue 
or injection molded directly when the toy is made. FIGS. 15 and 16 have 
domes area (1) which is formed to be the dome of the U.S. Capitol. The 
molded areas (6), are the legislative wings. FIG. 16 is a sectional view 
taken at C--C of FIG. 15. 
FIG. 13 is an alternate spinning toy which is made into dice. One player 
spins while another turns his head away and grabs the spinning toy. The 
area illustrated is the underneath side. When the player turns it over a 
location, A,B,C,D,E,F denotes the character which has been picked. These 
are painted, printed, or added on as stickers. With a dice game the areas 
are 1,2,3,4,5,6, with dots used to represent the numbers. With a different 
version, there are only three different areas, one with scissors, one with 
paper and one with stone. In the use for a Dreidel game the area is 
divided into four Hebrew letters. 
FIG. 14 shows a view of typed messages. When the toy is stationary they can 
be read directly. When the toy is spun the message becomes "subliminal". 
The brain can retain it without the conscious being aware of it. 
FIG. 17 shows a view of a molded design made of soft spongelike material. 
It can be thick because it is soft and lightweight. It need not have an 
outer joint but only an abrupt edge(4). Because it is so soft, this makes 
a safe toy to spin. 
While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and 
described herein, it will be obvious that such embodiments are provided by 
way of example only. Numerous variations, changes and substitutions will 
occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention 
herein. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention be limited only by 
the spirit and scope of the appended claims.