Finger flag assembly

Abstract

A flag capable of being unfurled or crested in the wind without a flagpole comprising a flag with means for attaching the flag to a finger on a hand, the attaching means comprising panels that sandwich an end section of the flag, the attaching means further comprising a tubular member integrally attached to the panels, and wherein the tubular member has an inside diameter in an unstretched mode less than the outside diameter of a finger.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the flag assembled with a finger to enable it to crest in the wind.

FIG. 2 is a view in perspective of the flag of the invention when not in assembly with a finger on a hand.

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary cross-section view along line 2-2 of FIG. 1.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In general, the invention encompasses a flag capable of being unfurled or crested in the wind without a flagpole comprising a flag with means for attaching the flag to a finger on a hand, the attaching means comprising panels that sandwich an end section of the flag, the attaching means further comprising a tubular member integrally attached to the panels, and wherein the tubular member has an inside diameter in an unstretched mode less than the outside diameter of a finger.

The attaching means is a resilient material, and may be cloth and the tubular material is elastic.

The method of unfurling or cresting a flag in the wind without the use of a flag pole, comprising placing a tubular member of a flag on the finger of a hand, the flag comprising means for attaching the flag to a finger on a hand, the attaching means comprising panels that sandwich an end section of the flag, the attaching means further comprising a tubular member integrally attached to the panels, and wherein the tubular member has an inside diameter in a unstretched mode less than the outside diameter of a finger.

Reference is now made to FIG. 1 of the finger flag assembly 20 positioned over an index finger to enable it to unfurl upon waving or wind gust. The flag assembly 20 will have emblazoned thereon an indicia (not shown) that is suitable for the particular event for which support or enthusiasm is shown. The Flag assembly may be constructed of any flexible material, but most preferably, cloth. However, the attachment means 21 and 21′ is formed of an elastic material secured to the flag 22 by any conventional means, such as heat sealing, stitching or Velcro fastening.

Preferably, attachment means 21 is in a tubular shape, wherein the tubular member is open at both ends to accommodate positioning the flag 20 over any finger of the hand. The tubular member attachment means 21 and the panels 21′ are an integral piece stitched or other wise held fast by conventional means to the flag 20.

The elastic tubular attachment means 21 is constructed so that its inside diameter is smaller than the outside diameter of any finger over which the flag is positioned, thereby assuring good grasp of the tubular member to the finger.

FIG. 2 is a view in perspective of the flag of the invention when not in assembly with a finger on a hand.

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary cross-section view along line 2-2 of FIG. 1.

When not in use on a finger in support of an event, the flag may be folded so that it fits into a wallet, bill fold, pocketbook or even one's pocket.

While the invention has been described by reference to preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications thereto can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined by the scope of the claims hereafter appended.

Claims

1. A flag capable of being unfurled or crested in the wind without a flagpole comprising a flag with means for attaching said flag to a finger on a hand, said attaching means comprising panels that sandwich an end section of said flag, said attaching means further comprising a tubular member integrally attached to said panels, and wherein said tubular member has an inside diameter in an unstretched mode less than the outside diameter of a finger.

2. The flag of claim 1 wherein said attaching means is a resilient material.

3. The flag of claim 2 wherein said resilient material is a cloth.

4. The flag of claim 3 wherein said tubular member is elastic.

5. In combination, an assembly of a finger on a hand, wherein said finger is inserted in a tubular member of a flag, wherein said flag comprises means for attaching said flag to a finger on a hand, said attaching means comprising panels that sandwich an end section of said flag, said attaching means further comprising a tubular member integrally attached to said panels, and wherein said tubular member has an inside diameter in a unstretched mode less than the outside diameter of a finger.

6. The combination of claim 5 wherein said attaching means is a resilient material.

7. The combination of claim 6 wherein the resilient material is cloth.

8. The combination of claim 7 wherein said tubular material is elastic.

9. A method of unfurling or cresting a flag in the wind without the use of a flag pole, comprising placing a tubular member of a flag on the finger of a hand, said flag comprising means for attaching said flag to a finger on a hand, said attaching means comprising panels that sandwich an end section of said flag, said attaching means further comprising a tubular member integrally attached to said panels, and wherein said tubular member has an inside diameter in a unstretched mode less than the outside diameter of a finger.

10. The method of claim 9 wherein the hand is waved back and forth.