Disc shaped projectile having notched portion

DETAILED DESCRIPTION What I claim is: 1.
A game comprising a disc projectile having a generally convex upper surface and a generally concave lower surface, said projectile having a periphery defining a circular edge extending through an arc segment greater than 180.
degree.
, said periphery having a notch formed therein, said circular periphery segment and said notch defining between them a main body portion and two spaced apart leg portions, said notch having a radially inward extent greater than the radius of said projectile, and a scoring stake as a target for said projectile.
2.
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said spaced apart leg portions of the projectile terminate in grasping areas.
3.
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said grasping areas are generally circular in shape.
4.
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein said grasping areas are flattened.
5.
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein said grasping areas include means for preventing slippage.
6.
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein said means for preventing slippage include raised rings defining said grasping eas.




Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a game including an aerial projectile which is employed in a manner similar to horseshoes or quoits.
The object of these games as is the object of the present invention is to encircle or ring a stabilized stake to produce a score.
In the past, these games have employed a flattened circular or flattened U-shaped projectile.
Generally, the projectile is constructed of a heavy material with poor aerodynamic characterisitics.
The projectile's weight necessitates some degree of strength and skill in order to throw the missile such that a score is achieved.
It is an object of this invention to produce a game including an aerial projectile of a saucer shape adapted to ring a stake when thrown at the stake by a player.
Another object of this invention is to provide an aerial projectile that requires less thrust and considerable skill to encircle or ring a target stake