MAGNETIC TOY

Abstract

A magnetic toy that includes: a first magnetic ring; a second magnetic ring; and a shaft to support the first magnetic ring and the second magnetic ring. The shaft includes at least one end cap. One embodiment, the shaft includes an end cap at a first end and clip at a second end, alternatively the shaft may include a first end cap and a second end cap. In one particulary embodiment, the magnetic toy may be implemented through a bracelet; and a plurality of magnetic rings on the bracelet.

Claims

1. A magnetic toy comprising: a. a first magnetic ring; b. a second magnetic ring; and c. a shaft to support the first magnetic ring and the second magnetic ring, wherein the first magnetic ring and the second magnetic ring are movable along the shaft.

2. The magnetic toy according to claim 1, where the shaft includes at least one end cap.

3. The magnetic toy according to claim 2, where the shaft includes an end cap at a first end and clip at a second end.

4. The magnetic toy according to claim 2, where the shaft includes a first end cap and a second end cap.

5. A magnetic toy comprising: a. a bracelet; and b. a plurality of magnetic rings on the bracelet, wherein the plurality of magnetic rings engage and disengage over a circumference of the bracelet.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0004] FIG. 1 takes a first embodiment of a magnetic toy according to the present invention.

[0005] FIG. 2 depicts a second embodiment of the magnetic toy in accordance with the present invention.

[0006] FIG. 3 depicts a third embodiment of the magnetic toy according to the present invention.

[0007] FIG. 4 depicts a fourth embodiment of the magnetic toy according to the present invention.

[0008] FIG. 5 depicts active engagement of the magnetic toy according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] The present invention relates a magnetic toy that includes a series of magnetic rings supported on a short staff. The rings engage and disengage through active movement of the user and use of the repelling forces of the magnetized rings. The rings are magnetized in order to affect the motion along the shaft due to repelling forces associated with the rings.

[0010] In reference to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of a shaft 10 with a first magnetic ring 20 and second magnetic ring 22 engage thereon. The shaft 10 includes a clip end 11 and magnetized rings 20, 22 movable along with shaft 10. The magnetism associated with the rings 20, 22 enable movement of the rings along shaft 10. A similar arrangement is provided in a second embodiment depicted in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a bracelet 25 with a plurality magnetic rings on the bracelet 25. In this particular embodiment, the rings engage and disengage over the circumference of a circular bracelet 25. The magnetic rings 20, 22 of the circular bracelet 25 may preferable include opposing and similar magnetisms attached thereto.

[0011] FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 depict third and fourth embodiments of the present invention. The embodiment of FIG. 3 includes two endcaps 27 provided on a shaft 28. Endcaps 27 limit the movement of the rings 20, 22 over the shaft 28 at the opposing ends and this embodiment may engage two rings 20, 22 on the shaft 28 as shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 depicts a fourth embodiment incorporating three rings 20, 22 on the shaft 28 as shown in FIG. 4. The movement of rings 20, 22 is shown in FIG. 5 showing a more closer position of the rings 20, 22 that may repel as moved closer together on shaft 28.

[0012] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.