101 |
Method and System for Assessing Play Value of a Playground |
US15400723 |
2017-01-06 |
US20170200100A1 |
2017-07-13 |
Nilda Cosco; Muntazar Monsur; Robin C. Moore; Linda Hestenes; Jennie Sumrell; Lisa Moore |
The present invention provides methods and systems for determining the play value of a playground, the challenge level of a playground, or both. In some embodiments, the methods and systems may propose modifications to a playground that would result in an effective and efficient increase in the play value of the playground, a desired increase or decrease in the challenge level of the playground, or both. Further, in some embodiments, the methods and systems may be configured to provide comparisons of various playgrounds in order to determine which playgrounds are of greatest play value. In some embodiments, the methods and systems may be incorporated into software that is configured for the design of playgrounds. |
102 |
CHALLENGE COURSE WITH RETURN TRACK |
US14974325 |
2015-12-18 |
US20170173378A1 |
2017-06-22 |
Troy Garland |
An apparatus and system whereby a user can move by guidance of a return track on a challenger course. The return track may extend away from the challenge course and overhang its main frame so the user can experience an element outside of the main frame. |
103 |
Cheerleader support system |
US14085915 |
2013-11-21 |
US09079056B1 |
2015-07-14 |
Patrick K. McAlpin |
A vertically oriented shaft has a vertically oriented central axis. A lower plate has a configuration with an upper surface integrally formed with the lower end of the shaft. An upper plate has a geometric configuration with a periphery, a lower surface integrally formed with the upper end of the shaft, and an upper surface. A base plate has a center located on the central axis of the shaft. The base plate has an upper surface in facing contact with and separably coupled to the lower surface of the lower plate. The system has a reduced center of gravity for maximum safety, particularly for preteen users. |
104 |
Balance training device and method |
US13459197 |
2012-04-29 |
US09022910B1 |
2015-05-05 |
Willis A. Yehl; Brian S. Jordan |
A balance training device is a platform for standing upon that allows inserts with pads to be adjusted and inserted to provide varying degrees of instability. The upper surface of an insert, or pedestal, may include multiple protuberances positioned at or near the periphery of the upper surface and a comparatively lower region between the protuberances and at or near the center of the upper surface. The platform, or base unit, may be configured to support two or more inserts simultaneously, and the inserts may be of differing height or have different numbers of protuberances. A method of balance training includes removably connecting a pedestal to the base unit and standing upon an upper surface of the pedestal. Use of the balance training device may provide improved training safety for participants in group performance activities such as cheerleading. |
105 |
Perturbation apparatus for proprioceptive and reactive balance training |
US13447190 |
2012-04-14 |
US08986180B1 |
2015-03-24 |
Jeffrey A. VanBuren; Javvad Qasimi; Chris Relyea |
Disclosed is a portable perturbation device and methods for proprioceptive and reactive balance training and therapy. The perturbation device is manipulated by a user, person other than the user, or mechanical device to impart linear, rotational or tilting movement, or a combination thereof. The device generally comprises a base, a movable assembly positioned on the based and configured to be stood upon by a user. The movable assembly is movable with respect to the base by a manually manipulated assembly connected to the movable assembly. Manipulation of the device may create linear, rotational, or tilting movement, or a combination thereof. |
106 |
Slackline apparatus and training method |
US13297543 |
2011-11-16 |
US08986178B2 |
2015-03-24 |
James E. Klopman; Robert C. Engle; Stacy Marable, II; Matthew H. Kirk; De'Varus M. May; Blake T. Hudson; Christopher L. Kelley |
A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance. |
107 |
Cheerleader support system |
US12804218 |
2010-07-16 |
US08591383B1 |
2013-11-26 |
Patrick K. Mcalpin; Mariah Candace Mcalpin; Kiana Kalin Mcalpin |
A vertically oriented shaft has a vertically oriented central axis. A lower plate has a configuration with an upper surface integrally formed with the lower end of the shaft. An upper plate has a geometric configuration having a lower surface integrally formed with the upper end of the shaft and having an upper surface. A base plate has a center located on the central axis of the shaft. The base plate has an upper surface in facing contact with and separably coupled to the lower surface of the lower plate. |
108 |
PLAY EQUIPMENT |
US13816787 |
2010-12-23 |
US20130150215A1 |
2013-06-13 |
Yasushi Ochi |
To provide play equipment on which a user can log-walk and which is capable of interfering with the user's walking. The play equipment is provided with a pair of pedestals that are placed on the floor, a shaft on which the user can walk, an obstacle that interferes with the user's walking and a driving mechanism. The two ends of the shaft are supported rotatably on the pair of pedestals. The obstacle is disposed on the shaft. A drive motor is provided in the pedestal and a drive mechanism drives the shaft by the rotation of the drive motor. |
109 |
SLACKLINE APPARATUS AND TRAINING METHOD |
US13297543 |
2011-11-16 |
US20120238421A1 |
2012-09-20 |
James E. KLOPMAN; Robert C. ENGLE; Stacy MARABLE, II; Matthew H. KIRK; De'Varus M. MAY; Blake T. HUDSON; Christopher L. KELLEY |
A portable human balance training device for improving the human proprioceptive system, athletic performance, athletic speed, athletic agility, athletic vertical leap, athletic eye/hand coordination, spatial awareness, left/right brain organization and increasing the muscular development of a user. The balancing device has an elongated suspended support structure spanning the length of the device. The balancing device also has an end support structure at each end for suspending and stabilizing the support structure. A flexible line is mounted to the end supports and spans the length of the support structure. The user places all or part of their body weight on the suspended support band and attempts to balance. |
110 |
Balance training device |
US12819364 |
2010-06-21 |
US08206275B2 |
2012-06-26 |
Chih-Hao Chang |
A balance training device includes at least one supporting base and at least one plank member. The supporting base includes a plank connecting portion formed with a plank coupling groove that opens upwardly. The plank coupling groove includes a first groove section and a second groove section that intersects the first groove section. The plank member includes a plate portion and a rib structure disposed on a bottom face of the plate portion. The rib structure removably engages the plank coupling groove of the supporting base. The rib structure includes a first rib part to engage the first groove section and a second rib part to engage the second groove section. |
111 |
EXERCISE APPARATUS |
US12961408 |
2010-12-06 |
US20110143896A1 |
2011-06-16 |
Reginald J. Senegal |
The present disclosure concerns an exercise device, and more particularly a combination balance and stability training and resistance training exercise device, comprising a platform and a balance element. The exercise device can also comprise one or more resilient, elongate resistance training elements for resistance training. The exercise device can be provided with a stabilizing device. When removed from the stabilizing device, the exercise device can be used in a manner similar to a conventional balance board. When mounted on the stabilizing device, the exercise device is supported in a stable orientation for performing exercises requiring a stable and balanced support surface. |
112 |
BALANCE TRAINING DEVICE |
US12819364 |
2010-06-21 |
US20110098164A1 |
2011-04-28 |
Chih-Hao Chang |
A balance training device includes at least one supporting base and at least one plank member. The supporting base includes a plank connecting portion formed with a plank coupling groove that opens upwardly. The plank coupling groove includes a first groove section and a second groove section that intersects the first groove section. The plank member includes a plate portion and a rib structure disposed on a bottom face of the plate portion. The rib structure removably engages the plank coupling groove of the supporting base. The rib structure includes a first rib part to engage the first groove section and a second rib part to engage the second groove section. |
113 |
Floor level balance training strip |
US11655792 |
2007-01-22 |
US20080176715A1 |
2008-07-24 |
Kimberly Renee Dick |
The floor level balance training strip of this invention relates to a gymnastics balance beam. More particularly, the invention relates to a balance training device that will attach to a flat horizontal carpeted or correlating surface thus providing a non-skid linear surface upon which a person may stand, walk or tumble.The invention is comprised of an elongated material strip having opposite ends, an upper surface and a correlating base composed of an adhesive hook fastening element. The hook fastening element located on the underside or base of the floor level balance training strip is used to attach the floor level balance training strip to a carpeted or otherwise compatible flat surface to sufficiently maintain it in a horizontal position. The invention uses a thin strip of loop fastening element to one end so the strip will remain coiled when rolled for stowage. |
114 |
Exercise device |
US10900962 |
2004-07-28 |
US20050245364A1 |
2005-11-03 |
Juliu Horvath |
An exercise apparatus having a base, a support member, at least two legs, each of the legs having a first and pivotably attached to the base and a second end pivotably attached to the support member, and a longitudinally adjustable member connected between the base and the support member for infinitely adjusting and securing a vertical position of the support member between two end positions. |
115 |
Balance beam |
US09862717 |
2001-05-22 |
US06517466B2 |
2003-02-11 |
Waldorf Clauson Eyman, Jr.; Bartlett Keith Wyman |
A balance beam having a shock absorbing capability. The balance beam comprises an elongate beam member, an elongate beam support core supporting the elongate beam member, and a resilient element located between the beam member and the beam support core. The resilient element allows the beam member to move relative to the beam support core when a vertically downward force is exerted on the beam member to absorb shock imparted to the balance beam by a user. |
116 |
BALANCE BEAM |
US09862717 |
2001-05-22 |
US20020177508A1 |
2002-11-28 |
Waldorf
Clauson
Eyman
JR.; Bartlett
Keith
Wyman |
A balance beam having a shock absorbing capability. The balance beam comprises an elongate beam member, an elongate beam support core supporting the elongate beam member, and a resilient element located between the beam member and the beam support core. The resilient element allows the beam member to move relative to the beam support core when a vertically downward force is exerted on the beam member to absorb shock imparted to the balance beam by a user. |
117 |
Balance beam |
US08832526 |
1997-04-03 |
US06383118B1 |
2002-05-07 |
Alexander Nestoiter |
A beam having a triangular cross-section, with concave inward side walls forming substantially an equilateral triangle in cross-section, with a convex curved apex at the intersection of each of the three walls, the convex curved apex being formed of a rubber-like material and each having a different radius of curvature to thereby provide a rounded walking surface, each walking surface providing a different degree of difficulty and resulting in a different applied pressure to the foot of the user upon walking along the length of the beam. |
118 |
Apparatus and method for cushioning athletic equipment |
US707859 |
1996-09-09 |
US5733224A |
1998-03-31 |
Norman Reid |
A gymnastic mat having a substantially vertical slot along one edge thereof and at least one engaging edge defined in the slot for removably mounting the gymnastic mat about the non-horizontal support members of various types of athletic and gymnastic equipment; and a method for using such a mat. The mat may have a substantially rigid upper surface to permit the gymnast to regain her footing or balance thereon. Additional gymnastic mats are attachable to the first gymnastic mat to modify the shape and size of the protected area. |
119 |
Gymnastic balance beam with articulated beam portions |
US492374 |
1995-06-19 |
US5616102A |
1997-04-01 |
Gerald J. Lahmann |
A gymnastic apparatus has an elongate beam member which includes first and second articulated beam portions coupled to one another by a coupling mechanism. The portions may thereby be oriented angularly to one another to permit simultaneous use of the apparatus by two gymnasts. Such portions may also be separated from one another for independent use. Either beam portion includes an indicium, e.g., the letter L, the letter R, or the word LEFT or RIGHT, corresponding to a "hand" of a gymnast standing on the other beam portion. Such indicium also preferably includes a color component. |
120 |
Portable motor skill development low beam |
US711172 |
1991-06-05 |
US5133699A |
1992-07-28 |
Jesse F. Cooper |
A portable motor skill development low beam formed of an elongated generally flat base having, on the upper surface, spaced apart, paralleled short vertical height ridges and an elongated beam member of generally inverted U-shaped cross-sectional configuration providing a top generally planar upper surface and integral, opposed, downwardly extending side portions each having a lower edge that rests upon the base member, the lower edges of the side portions being received by the base portion vertical ridges so that the beam member is supported on the base portion providing an upper surface for use by a gymnast, the beam member being easily detachable from the base member so that the device can be quickly disassembled for ease of transportation. |