Reversible toy that converts between a ball and a flying disc

Abstract

A reversible novelty device that can be inverted between a flying disc and a ball. The reversible novelty device has an elastic casing that defines an internal area. The elastic casing has a first surface and a second surface that can be selectively inverted. An aperture of a first diameter is provided in the elastic casing through which the elastic casing can be selectively inverted. The aperture can be elastically stretched to enable features on the first surface and second surface of the elastic casing to easily pass through the aperture without much effort and without incurring damage. One of the features provided is a flange wing that radially extends from the second surface of the elastic casing. The flange wing extends from the elastic casing and allows the device to perform as a flying disc when thrown.

1 . A novelty device, comprising: 
 an elastic casing defining an internal area, said elastic casing having a first surface and a second surface that can be selectively inverted;    an aperture of a first diameter disposed in said elastic casing through which said elastic casing can be selectively inverted, wherein said aperture can be elastically stretched to a second diameter at least twice as large as said first diameter without damage; and    a flange wing radially extending from said second surface of said elastic casing.    
   
   
       2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said elastic casing is generally spherical in shape, having a predetermined diameter.  
   
   
       3 . The device according to  claim 2 , wherein said flange wing has a diameter at least fifty percent larger than said predetermined diameter.  
   
   
       4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said elastic casing is free standing, therein defining said internal area in an uncollapsed condition when unstressed by any force other than gravity.  
   
   
       5 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said elastic casing defines a rim that surrounds said aperture, wherein said rim is reinforced by a thickening of said elastic casing at said rim.  
   
   
       6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said elastic casing is comprised of a triblock copolymer that is mixed with a plasticizing oil.  
   
   
       7 . The device according to  claim 6  wherein said triblock copolymer includes poly(styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene).  
   
   
       8 . The device according to  claim 6 , wherein said flange wing and said elastic casing are made from the same material.  
   
   
       9 . The device according to  claim 1 , further including protrusions that extend from said first surface.  
   
   
       10 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said first surface and said second surface have different textures.  
   
   
       11 . A novelty device that can be selectively transformed between a flying disc and a ball, said device comprising: 
 an elastic casing defining an internal space and having an opening of a first size for accessing said internal space, wherein said elastic casing has a first surface and a second surface that can be selectively inverted through said opening, therein enabling said elastic casing to be selectively changed between a first configuration and a second configuration;    a flexible flange wing radially extending from said second surface of said elastic casing; and    a plurality of protrusions extending from said first surface of said elastic casing;    wherein said plurality of protrusions are disposed within said internal space when said elastic casing is in said first configuration and, wherein said flexible flange is disposed within said internal space when said elastic casing is in said second configuration.    
   
   
       12 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein said opening can be elastically stretched to a second size at least twice as large as said first size.  
   
   
       13 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein said elastic casing is generally spherical in shape, having a predetermined diameter.  
   
   
       14 . The device according to  claim 13 , wherein said flange wing has a diameter at least fifty percent larger than said predetermined diameter.  
   
   
       15 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein said elastic casing is comprised of a triblock copolymer that is mixed with a plasticizing oil.  
   
   
       16 . The device according to  claim 15 , wherein said triblock copolymer includes poly(styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene).  
   
   
       17 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein said flange wing and said elastic casing are made from the same material.