Slingshot-like tether toy

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention is an improvement over that disclosed in my co-pending application referred to above, and differs structurally from the same in the following respects: A single elastic cord is used as a tether connecting the ball missle to the handle, instead of two separate strands or cords, one formed as a loop, and tied together.
A stop means is formed in or added to the tether cord intermediate its ends and functions to enable stretching of a portion of the cord for firing the ball thus providing a simple structure and avoiding the need to engage a cord loop over a separate hook added to or formed on the handle.
The elastic cord comprises a rubber band surrounded by one or more sleeves of stretch-woven fibers.
The sleeves limit the amount of stretch which can be applied to the cord and thus control and regulate the trajectory of the ball when propelled.
The means for fastening the tether cord to the handle is also simplified by elimination of staples or other parts added to the handle.
From the above, it will be apparent that the primary objects of the present invention are to provide an improved slingshot-like toy having all of the advantages of the invention disclosed in my co-pending application, but which is of simplier construction, easier to make and assemble, easier to use, of better appearance, and less costly.
The foregoing and other objects are attained in accordance with one aspect of the present invention through the provision of a toy which comprises a handle, ball means, a single elastic cord tether connecting the handle to the ball means, stop means positioned along the elastic cord between the handle and the ball means, and stop positioning means on the handle which is adapted to be engaged by the stop means.
In a preferred embodiment, the handle is connected to a projectile ball by a single elastic cord having a stop means formed in the cord intermediate its ends.
The stop means cooperates with a slot in the edge of the handle whose edges engage and position the stop means to enable elongation and tensioning of that portion of the elastic cord between the stop means and the ball