Flying disc with speaker

• US 9,485,558 B2
• Filed: 01/14/2014
• Issued: 11/01/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Grant A. Balbach
• Original Assignee: Grant A. Balbach
• Inventors: Balbach, Grant Alan
• Primary Examiner(s): Matar, Ahmad F.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Diaz, Sabrina
• Application Number:
  US14/155,040
• Publication Number:
  US 20150201262A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,022 Days
• Field of Search: 446/34, 446 46- 47
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/028 associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles

Abstract

A flying disc is disclosed that can be used in recreational activities. The flying disc includes a body having an aerodynamic design. A sound reproduction device housing is attached to the body. A sound reproduction device is positioned in the sound reproduction device housing that is configured to generate audible music via an audio transducer when the sound reproduction device is activated.

Claims

1. A flying disc, comprising:

a body having an aerodynamic design;

a sound reproduction device housing attached to said body, wherein one or more apertures are located in the body below the sound reproduction device, wherein said one or more apertures comprise filtered covered apertures that prevent unwanted objects from entering said body;

a sound reproduction device positioned in said sound reproduction device housing configured to generate audible music via an audio transducer when said sound reproduction device is activated, wherein said sound reproduction device includes a controller connected with a transceiver, wherein said controller is operable to pair said controller with an external media device using said transceiver such that said controller is in wireless communication with said external device, wherein said controller is configured to receive one or more audio files from said external device, wherein said controller is configured to automatically and simultaneously play said one or more audio files using said audio transducer as soon as said one or more audio files are received from said external device, wherein said controller is connected with a converter, wherein said converter is operable to convert a digital output signal from said controller to an analog output signal, wherein said converter is connected with an amplifier, wherein said analog output signal from said converter is directed to said amplifier, wherein said amplifier is configured to generate an amplified output signal, wherein said amplifier is connected with said audio transducer, wherein said amplified output signal is directed to said audio transducer, wherein said controller uses Bluetooth protocol to communicate with said external device, wherein said sound reproduction device includes a power source connected with a controller via a switch, wherein said power source comprises a rechargeable battery, and

a volume control connected with said amplifier for controlling a volume associated with said audible music.

2. The flying disc of claim 1, further comprising a light source protruding from said sound reproduction device housing for generating a light when said flying disc is activated.

3. A flying disc, comprising:

a body having an aerodynamic design;

a sound reproduction device housing connected with said body, wherein one or more apertures are located in the body below the sound reproduction device, wherein said one or more apertures comprise filtered covered apertures that prevent unwanted objects from entering said body;

a controller positioned in said housing;

a transceiver connected with said controller, wherein said transceiver is operable to sync said controller in wireless communication with an external media device;

an audio transducer connected with said controller;

a power source connected with said controller;

a switch electrically connected between said power source and said controller for allowing a user to turn the flying disc on and off;

a light source connected between said switch and said controller, wherein when said flying disc is in an activated state said light source is operable to generate a light;

wherein said controller is operable to receive audio content transmitted wirelessly by said external media device; and

wherein said controller is operable to automatically and simultaneously play said audio content with said audio transducer as said audio content is wirelessly received by said controller from said external media device.

4. The flying disc of claim 3, further comprising an input port electrically connected with said power source, wherein said power source comprises a rechargeable battery and said input port is used to recharge said power source.

5. The flying disc of claim 4, further comprising a memory unit associated with said controller, wherein said input port is connected with said controller, wherein said controller is configured to upload audio files via said input port to said memory unit.