Collapsible toy hoop

Abstract

A collapsible toy hoop having a circular open position that may be whirled about ones body for entertainment and exercise activities. The flexible hoop may be collapsed down from the open position into 3 smaller concentric sub-hoops to facilitate ease of storage and transportability.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A collapsible toy hoop for whirling about ones body for entertainment and exercise activities, comprising: a hoop member formed of a flexible material having a periphery defining a normal circular open position, the hoop member having a prestressing establishing said open position so as to permit collapsing of said hoop into three concentric subhoops to permit compact storage and transportability.  
     
     
         2 . A collapsible toy hoop for whirling about ones body for entertainment and exercise activities, comprising; a one piece elongated nylon tube having an elliptical cross section having opposite ends joined by the insertion and mechanical fastening of a friction fitted bridging member to provide a circular hoop and a stressed condition therein to maintain a circular shape.  
     
     
         3 . The toy hoop as recited in  claim 2  wherein said cross section has a height to width aspect ratio in the range of 2:1 to 3:1.  
     
     
         4 . The collapsible toy hoop as recited in  claim 2  wherein said nylon material is nylon 6/6.