Manually propelled flying with embedded elements

Abstract

A flying toy manually propelled by a finger includes embedded elements. The flying toy is a planar body with a fingertip notch configured to receive the finger of a user. An aperture within the planar body contains an embedded element. The embedded element may be light emitting diodes, flint pieces, or other types of elements that enhance enjoyment of the flying toy. A user places a finger into the fingertip notch, coils the finger, and quickly opens up the coiled finger so that the toy is disengaged from the finger.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A toy propelled by a finger comprising:
 a planar body defining an outer edge, the planar body having an upper surface and a lower surface;   a curvature extending into the planar body and terminating at an engagement edge wherein the curvature is configured to receive a fingertip of a user;   an aperture formed within the planar body, the aperture configured to receive an embedded element.   
     
     
         2 . The toy of  claim 1 , wherein the planar body is die-cut so that a single layer is formed. 
     
     
         3 . The toy of  claim 1 , wherein the planar body is composed of a material chosen from the group of polystyrene, biodegradable cornstarch, pressed fiberboard, and cardboard. 
     
     
         4 . The toy of  claim 1 , wherein the outside edge of the planar body has a material affixed to the outside edge. 
     
     
         5 . The toy of  claim 1 , wherein the embedded element is a light emitting diode. 
     
     
         6 . The toy of  claim 1 , wherein the embedded element is a flint piece. 
     
     
         7 . The toy of  claim 1 , wherein the upper surface and the lower surface have images affixed to the surfaces. 
     
     
         8 . A flying toy propelled by a finger comprising:
 a planar body defining an outer edge and having a thickness, the planar body having an upper surface and a lower surface;   a curvature extending into the planar body and terminating at an engagement edge wherein the curvature is configured to receive a fingertip of a user and the engagement edge is configured to rest against the fingertip of the user;   an aperture formed within the planar body configured to receive an embedded element wherein the embedded element is securely held in place within the aperture.   
     
     
         9 . The flying toy of  claim 8 , wherein the planar body is die-cut so that a single layer is formed. 
     
     
         10 . The flying toy of  claim 8 , wherein the planar body is composed of a material chosen from the group of polystyrene, biodegradable cornstarch, pressed fiberboard, and cardboard. 
     
     
         11 . The flying toy of  claim 8 , wherein the outside edge of the planar body has a material affixed to the outside edge. 
     
     
         12 . The flying toy of  claim 8 , wherein the embedded element is a light emitting diode. 
     
     
         13 . The flying toy of  claim 8 , wherein the embedded element is a flint piece. 
     
     
         14 . The flying toy of  claim 8 , wherein the upper surface and the lower surface have images affixed to the surfaces. 
     
     
         15 . A toy configured to be propelled by a user by engaging a user's finger with the toy, coiling the user's finger, and rapidly opening up the coiled finger with velocity and force sufficient to disengage the toy from the finger, the toy comprising:
 a die cut planar body defining an outer edge and having a thickness, the planar body having an upper surface and a lower surface;   a curvature extending into the planar body and terminating at an engagement edge wherein the curvature is configured to receive a fingertip of a user and the engagement edge is configured to rest against the fingertip of the user;   a first aperture formed within the planar body configured to receive a first embedded element wherein the first embedded element is securely held in place within the first aperture by a tab formed from the planar body;   wherein the first embedded element comprises:
 a light emitting diode; 
 a power source; 
 a positive lead coupling the light emitting diode with the power source; and 
 a negative lead coupling the light emitting diode with the power source. 
   
     
     
         16 . The toy of  claim 15 , wherein the planar body is composed of a material chosen from the group of polystyrene, biodegradable cornstarch, pressed fiberboard, and cardboard. 
     
     
         17 . The toy of  claim 15 , wherein the outside edge of the planar body has a material affixed to the outside edge. 
     
     
         18 . The toy of  claim 15 , further comprising a second aperture configured to receive a second embedded element. 
     
     
         19 . The toy of  claim 18 , wherein the second embedded element is a flint piece. 
     
     
         20 . The toy of  claim 15 , wherein the upper surface and the lower surface have images affixed to the surfaces.