Endless loop manipulatable to various positions

• US 3,900,984 A
• Filed: 05/23/1974
• Issued: 08/26/1975
• Est. Priority Date: 05/23/1974
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Herbert J. Garelick
• Original Assignee: Herbert J. Garelick
• Inventors: Garelick, Herbert J.
• Primary Examiner(s): Shay, F. Barry
• Application Number:
  US05/472,637
• Time in Patent Office: 460 Days
• Field of Search: 46/1R,152 273/153R,153S,155,152 35/26,27,28,71
• US Class Current: 446/486
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 9/088 Puzzles with elements that are connected by straps, strings or hinges, e.g. Rubik's Magic
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 33/04 Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts

Abstract

A toy comprising a plurality of hollow tubular segments, each of which segments is angled. The segments are arranged in abutting end-to-end relationship to form an endless structure. The segments are held together elastically. Each segment is rotatable in respect to abutting segments. The toy is thus capable of being twisted into a large number of different positions.

Claims

1. A toy comprising a plurality of hollow, tubular segments;

each of said segments being formed with an angle to provide an elbow and arranged in abutting end-to-end juxtaposition;

means at the ends of abutting segments forming a surface around which said abutting segments may be rotated with respect to each other; and

an endless loop of elastic material strung under tension through the entire structure, said toy being adapted to be manipulated into a variety of different positions.

2. A toy comprising a plurality of hollow, tubular segments;

each of said segments being formed with an angle to provide an elbow and arranged in abutting end-to-end juxtaposition;

means forming a surface around which said segments may be rotated with respect to each other, said means comprising a plurality of plastic sleeves;

each of said sleeves being fitted within the adjoining ends of abutting segments; and

an endless loop of elastic material strung under tension through the entire structure, said toy being adapted to be manipulated into a variety of different positions.

3. A toy comprising a plurality of hollow, tubular segments, a plurality of plastic sleeves, and an endless loop of elastic material;

each of said segments being formed with an angle to provide an elbow;

said segments being arranged in abutting end-to-end juxtaposition;

said plastic sleeves being inserted within the open ends of abutting segments thereby providing means around which said abutting segments may be rotated with respect to each other;

saiD elastic material being strung under tension through the entire structure.