261 |
Play systems having multiple curved structural members |
US12712524 |
2010-02-25 |
US08485911B2 |
2013-07-16 |
Steve King; Tom Keller |
Embodiments of play systems having multiple curved structural members are disclosed. Play systems illustratively include a first quarter of an ellipse, a second quarter of an ellipse, a third quarter of an ellipse, and a fourth quarter of an ellipse. Each ellipse quarter has first and second ends. The first, the second, the third, and the fourth ellipse quarters are oriented approximately vertically relative to a surface such that the first ends of the ellipse quarters contact the surface and the second ends of the ellipse quarters are above the surface. The first ends of the ellipse quarters are optionally spaced further apart from each other than the second ends of the ellipse quarters. |
262 |
ARCH-BASED PLAY SYSTEM |
US13730183 |
2012-12-28 |
US20130157771A1 |
2013-06-20 |
Steve King; Tom Keller |
Embodiments of an arch-based play system are disclosed. The system incorporates an arch assembly or a group of arch assemblies. Play elements are connected to the arch assembly or assemblies. The system is modular in nature such that there are a wide variety of different possible implementation configurations. The wide variety of possible implementation configurations corresponds to a wide variety of different play experiences. |
263 |
Structured arrays and elements for forming the same |
US12776212 |
2010-05-07 |
US08388401B2 |
2013-03-05 |
Samuel Lanahan |
A plurality of structural members configured to be coupled together to form an array. Each structural member includes a top portion having a plurality of top extending members spaced apart from one another and a bottom portion having a plurality of bottom extending members spaced apart from one another. The top extending members and bottom extending members can be vertically offset from each other. The top portion of each structural member can be coupled to the bottom portion of another structural member, and each top extending member of a structural member can be coupled to a bottom extending member of another structural member. |
264 |
Elevated adventure course with fall arrest system |
US13184911 |
2011-07-18 |
US08360937B2 |
2013-01-29 |
James Liggett |
An elevated adventure course, having an ascending entrance-exit tracking member with bases secured downwardly therefrom. The bases oriented leftwardly and rightwardly in alternating fashion to define a non-linear pathway. |
265 |
COUPLING DEVICE |
US13339767 |
2011-12-29 |
US20130005538A1 |
2013-01-03 |
Clive Coote |
A coupling device releasably couples tubes of a pole dancing pole. The coupling device includes a body, and a mechanism comprising a first threaded element and a screw member mating with each other, the mechanism being arranged to apply a force to an interior surface of at least one of the tubes by turning the screw member with respect to the first threaded element. The mechanism is further arranged such that, during operation of the mechanism to increase the force applied to the interior surface of at least one of the tubes, a screw axis of the first threaded element and a screw axis of the screw member remain substantially aligned with each other. Also disclosed is a pole dancing pole and a pole dancing pole kit including the coupling device. |
266 |
Coupling device |
US12502614 |
2009-07-14 |
US08333531B1 |
2012-12-18 |
Yuan Yan Wei; Clive Coote |
A coupling device 1 for releasably coupling first and second axially aligned hollow tubes 10 and 11 end to end. The coupling device comprises a substantially cylindrical body 2 that is adapted to be received within the adjacent ends of the first and second tubes 10 and 11, wherein the device includes an adjustment mechanism 3 operable for radially expanding and contracting the cylindrical body 2. In an expanded state of the cylindrical body 2, the coupling device forms a friction joint with each of the tubes, locking the tubes relative to each other. The cylindrical body 2 includes one or two longitudinal slots 4 to allow expansion and contraction of the cylindrical body. The coupling device is particularly used for the joining of pole sections of dance exercise poles. |
267 |
CONNECTOR FOR STRUCTURAL APPARATUS |
US13098837 |
2011-05-02 |
US20120279167A1 |
2012-11-08 |
Nathaniel Lee Aly |
An assembly for joining a generally cylindrical post to at least one structural member wherein the assembly includes four C-shaped members and strips of an elastic material. Two of the C-shaped members encircle the post and form the top half of the assembly. Two of the C-shaped members encircle the post and form the bottom half of the assembly. The four C-shaped members mounted on a cylindrical post in this configuration provide a channel capable of holding the end of a structural member. |
268 |
Play gyms and methods of operating the same |
US12062670 |
2008-04-04 |
US08257229B2 |
2012-09-04 |
Peter J. Myers; Joseph Paul Sejnowski |
Play gyms and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a floor mat dimensioned to be positioned within a play yard and/or a bassinet. It also includes a play gym to suspend an object above the mat when the mat is positioned in the play yard and/or the bassinet, and at least one connector to couple the play gym to the mat when the mat is removed from the play gym and/or the bassinet. |
269 |
Playground equipment |
US12010947 |
2008-01-31 |
US08241182B2 |
2012-08-14 |
Niels Julskjaer; Karin Mueller; Peter Christian Raaby Gronfeldt; Minh Thanh Nguyen; Hans Jorgen Meyer Ibsen; Michael Philip Laris; Michael Stahl |
A playground system includes a playground appliance and a processing unit. The processing unit is adapted to receive a sensor signal from the sensor indicative of the detected movement, and to control the display to indicate a user-selection responsive to the received sensor signal. |
270 |
Apparatus and method for temporary mounting of a hangboard |
US12752906 |
2010-04-01 |
US08206270B2 |
2012-06-26 |
Ryan M. Skipper |
According to one embodiment a removable assembly provides for mounting of a hangboard including a first unit and at least a first bracket for connecting the hangboard to the first unit. The first unit may include a first member configured to be placed over a door opening on a first side of a wall and a second member which can be positioned across the opening and against a second side of the wall. A third member is configured for attachment to the second member such that when the first member is placed over the opening and the second member is positioned against the second side of the wall, at least a portion of the third member is positioned above the second member. A related method provides a removable assembly for mounting of a hangboard. Numerous other embodiments are disclosed. |
271 |
Rope tensioning device for rope networks |
US11911390 |
2006-04-13 |
US08113992B2 |
2012-02-14 |
Karl-Heinz Koehler |
The invention relates to a rope-tensioning device for rope networks. The object of the invention is to develop a tensioning device, in particular for rope networks, with a tensioning mechanism which is arranged outside of areas accessible to players and which is covered completely or to a significant part. Maintenance of the tensioning device and operation of the tensioning mechanism should not be limited. The rope tensioning device for rope networks of the invention is characterized by a rope tensioner for rope networks arranged to the greatest extent possible inside a short section of pipe (pipe section). Advantageously, a pipe element with the rope tensioner can be combined with different framework elements, such as support masts, center masts, framework nodes and mounting devices located close to the ground. |
272 |
ELEVATED ADVENTURE COURSE WITH FALL ARREST SYSTEM |
US13184911 |
2011-07-18 |
US20120021874A1 |
2012-01-26 |
James Liggett |
An elevated adventure course, having an ascending entrance-exit tracking member with bases secured downwardly therefrom. The bases oriented leftwardly and rightwardly in alternating fashion to define a non-linear pathway. |
273 |
Apparatus and Method for Temporary Mounting of a Hangboard |
US12752906 |
2010-04-01 |
US20110245040A1 |
2011-10-06 |
Ryan M. Skipper |
According to one embodiment a removable assembly provides for mounting of a hangboard including a first unit and at least a first bracket for connecting the hangboard to the first unit. The first unit may include a first member configured to be placed over a door opening on a first side of a wall and a second member which can be positioned across the opening and against a second side of the wall. A third member is configured for attachment to the second member such that when the first member is placed over the opening and the second member is positioned against the second side of the wall, at least a portion of the third member is positioned above the second member. A related method provides a removable assembly for mounting of a hangboard. Numerous other embodiments are disclosed. |
274 |
Collapsible play structures |
US10774281 |
2004-02-06 |
US08021272B2 |
2011-09-20 |
Yu Zheng |
A collapsible play structure has a coiled wire supporting a covering which is attached to the wire to define an interior tunnel-like passageway. A number of features are disclosed for addition to the structure, including one or more openings provided in the covering, a basketball goal assembly attached to one end of the coiled wire and covering, tie members for varying the length of the passageway, a helical track provided about the covering, a plush toy attached to the covering, and electronic devices attached to the covering. |
275 |
Elevated adventure course |
US11852738 |
2007-09-10 |
US07981004B2 |
2011-07-19 |
James Allen Liggett; Troy Garland |
An elevated adventure course, having an entrance-exit platform connected to a support member; a tracking member secured to a top portion of the support member; an element secured to said support member; and a path defined by a plurality of the elements that leads to a second entrance-exit platform. |
276 |
Rope game device |
US10572605 |
2005-09-14 |
US07951047B2 |
2011-05-31 |
Karl-Heinz Köhler |
The invention relates to a rope game device with an outer frame and with ropes rigged within the outer frame forming a spatial net and which are attached in a tensionable manner to specific node points of the outer frame.The invention has the object, to provide a new rope game device, which displays a distinct “fullness” of the spatial net and which manufacture has distinct technological and cost advantages compared to known devices.The object is solved by a rope game device, having an outer frame (1) and ropes, within the outer frame (1) and forming a spatial net (12) and which are attached in a tensionable manner to specific node points (2) of the outer frame (1), characterized in that the outer frame (1) has an icosahedron shape and the edges and the corners of the icosahedron shape are formed as frame elements (4) having the form of an equilaterial triangle comprising rods (3) and the node points (2), and that one or more hollow ball modules (11, 12), arranged within one another and having the spatial form of a truncated icosahedron, are arranged within the outer frame (1) and retained on the same in a tensionable manner. |
277 |
Collapsible structures having enhancements |
US12927193 |
2010-11-08 |
US20110058375A1 |
2011-03-10 |
Yu Zheng |
Collapsible structures are provided with enhancements and other features that impart additional utility or amusement value to the basic underlying structure. The collapsible structure has at least one foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form a panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. An electrical component can attached to the fabric material, and an electrical coupling connected to the electrical component. Alternatively, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional object can be attached to the fabric material. |
278 |
PORTABLE POLE DANCING SYSTEM |
US12565734 |
2009-09-23 |
US20100267522A1 |
2010-10-21 |
Stephen John Penney; Paris Markoulidis; David White |
A portable pole dancing system including a base, a pole and a mat. The pole extends substantially perpendicular from the base. The mat substantially covers the base. |
279 |
DANCE EXERCISE POLE |
US12365835 |
2009-02-04 |
US20100197464A1 |
2010-08-05 |
Clive Maxwell Coote |
A dance exercise pole comprises a base (1), a lower cylindrical section (2) journalled for rotation on the base about a substantially vertical axis, a connector (3) extending upwardly from the upper end of the lower cylindrical section, and a lowermost pole section (41) having an internally threaded portion at its lower end for connection to an externally threaded portion of the connector whereby the height of the pole section is vertically adjustable. A sleeve (30) is mounted to slide over the outside of the lower cylindrical section and may be detachably connected to the lowermost pole section (41). |
280 |
Collapsible structures |
US12658273 |
2010-02-10 |
US20100147345A1 |
2010-06-17 |
Yu Zheng |
A collapsible structure has a base panel that includes separate first and second sides, a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form the base panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. The structure also includes first and second loops, each loop having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation. The first side of the base panel is coupled to the first loop, and the second side of the base panel is coupled to the second loop. |