Peter Rice Bloeme

US Patent:

6887119, May 3, 2005

Filed:

Jul 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/902037

Inventors:

Peter R. Bloeme - Atlanta GA, US
Jeffrey K. Perry - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

Hyperflite, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A63H027/00

US Classification:

446 46

Abstract:

A flying disc has a smaller diameter and lower profile which allow it to be more easily caught by dogs, children, and other less experienced players. The disc has an increased thickness and weight at the rim enabling the disc to travel greater distances. The disc has an increased thickness along a flight plate and along a transition area which helps deter puncture and other breakage due to aggressive canine catches. The disc has gripping surfaces positioned along an upper surface and on the underside of the disc which help a person retain better control of the disc while it is being thrown or caught. The gripping surfaces are segmented, staggered, uni-directional, and present a low profile. These gripping surfaces help prevent the accumulation of foreign matter that can render it difficult to grip or catch the disc and which can harm a dog's teeth when catching the disc.