Patent ID: 8689773

Claim:
A launching system for launching a toy projectile, said system comprising: a toy projectile having opposing hook elements extending therefrom; a handle having a first end and a second end; a first arm element coupled to said handle proximate said first end; a second arm element coupled to said handle proximate said second end, wherein said first arm element and said second arm element are coplanar and said handle is offset from said first arm element and said second arm element, therein forming an open central area adjacent said handle and between said first arm element and said second arm element; a first elastic loop attached to said first arm element, wherein said first elastic loop extends freely into said open central area; a second elastic loop attached to said second arm element, said first elastic loop being separate and distinct from said second elastic loop, wherein said second elastic loop extends freely into said open central area, and wherein said first elastic loop and said second elastic loop are spaced to receive and engage said opposing hook elements on said toy projectile.