Bizarre Patents
Process For Propelling Foodstuffs or the Like into a Crowd
A method of launching foodstuffs into a crowd for promotional and entertainment purposes.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7909703 | Child's bounce toy with safety net A trampoline apparatus with an attached safety net for use by young children of toddler age that provides them with the ability to stand on the apparatus and bounce up and down on their feet is herein disclosed. The apparatus does not allow a child to flip or jump t... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7662046 | Clamping fixture for bouncing apparatus An improved clamping fixture for bouncing apparatus to clamp two ends of a resilient stem of a bouncing apparatus includes two coupling members and two anchor members. The two coupling members are made from plastics and have respectively a first latch member and a s... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7485046 | Apparatus for ropeboarding A ropeboard apparatus includes a ropeboard, and a support rope for hanging the ropeboard from an elevated structure. The ropeboard comprises an elongated platform having a longitudinal platform axis and a top surface shaped for a user to stand thereon, and a coupler... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7377856 | Playground apparatus A playground apparatus comprising at least three separate elongated plank extending in a generally horizontally spaced end-to-end relationship, at least one pivotal support member for pivotally supporting each of the elongated plank in vertically spaced relationship... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7331909 | Scalable high-performance bouncing apparatus A scalable high-performance bouncing apparatus provides convenient access to untensioned internally semi-mounted springs/tension elements. A holster retains the inoperative semi-mounted elements and avoids contact or friction with fully engaged tension elements. Adj... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329192 | Infant swing with vibration A swing includes a mechanism for providing a vibrating motion to the infant suspended in the swing seat. The swing includes a swing support, a child-receiving seat, a swing arm, and a vibration mechanism. The swing arm is coupled to the seat and has a first end that... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7303512 | Pogo ball An amusement device that includes an elastic ball, a rigid, generally rectangular platform surrounding the ball so as to give the ball a figure eight appearance, an elongated elastic handle extending upwardly from the center of the ball, and a plurality of straps re... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7255393 | Portable apparatus and system for supporting a child in multiple positions An adjustable infant holder apparatus includes a support structure that has a base support and a head support situated at opposing longitudinal ends and mutually coupled by a longitudinal stabilizer. A seat is adjustable between an inclined lying position and an upr... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247100 | Orbital walker with activity table The invention is directed to a children's exercise and activity apparatus for providing cognitive development activities for small children and exercise functionality. The apparatus includes an activity table adapted for receiving one or more children's activity ite... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7182695 | Assisted jump ride The present disclosure relates to a ride for providing an upward boost to a participant jumping up and down. The flexible rods of this disclosure may be articulated by a base thereby imparting tension in the flexible rods, and providing an upward force to a particip... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7073977 | Gliding device for surfboards The invention relates to a transport and gliding device for surfboards, comprising a guided stream of water influenc-ing the action of the surfboard, and a plurality of flexible parallel tubes (1) which are inclined at an angle (2) and have a non-abras... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066822 | Multidirectional amusement device A multidirectional amusement device is shown having a support structure extending above a support surface. A ride vehicle is secured to the support structure with support lines and is allowed to move freely beneath the support towers. A retraction tower receives a t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7060001 | Trampoline system A trampoline system has a rebounding bed and a resilient member located below the bed at such a position that the bed depresses the resilient member when the bed is sufficiently depressed by a person jumping on the bed. The presence of the resilient member makes it ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7011608 | Pneumatic pogo stick A pneumatic pogo stick is comprised of an elongate cylindrical housing which forms a cylinder. The housing is formed from a clear polycarbonate plastic. A top cap is attached to one end of the housing to form the top of an air chamber. A plastic piston, slidable wit... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008361 | Training device assembly for group exercises, games and team contests Body exercisers, usable in a plurality of modifications, encouraging exercising on sports training devices through users' emotional stimulation and intended for group exercising, games and team contests. Prior art training devices and/or any modifications of prior a... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6932746 | Jumping stick A jumping stick has a handle bar and a cylindrical outer shaft. The outer shaft has a bore, an upper end coupled to the handle bar, and a lower end with an opening provided at the lower end that extends into the bore. The jumping stick further includes an inner shaf... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6846271 | Trampoline system with plural beds A trampoline system has a rebounding bed and a resilient member located below the bed at such a position that the bed depresses the resilient member when the bed is sufficiently depressed by a person jumping on the bed. The presence of the resilient member makes it ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6716108 | Scalable high-performance bouncing apparatus A scalable high-performance bouncing apparatus provides convenient access to an internally mounted compound tension spring. Semi-mounted internal storage of disengaged tension elements may be provided. The tension elements may be engaged or disengaged through an acc... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6705977 | Balance board A balance board comprising a platform (4) to support a user, a ground contacting rocker member (8) having a rounded surface (16) to permit pivoting of the platform about a first axis (10), and an interconnecting member (14) extendi... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6648411 | Suspended seat A suspension assembly in a seat has a clamp for coupling the seat to a support and a seat having a seat ring, seat web, and seat material. The suspension assembly comprises a web link having a link slot and is coupled to the clamp. A first web is configur... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6558265 | Scalable high-performance bouncing apparatus A scalable high-performance bouncing apparatus includes a carriage assembly that can support a person; a foot alternately retracting toward and extending away from the carriage assembly; and a thrust assembly having a tension force and effecting the retra... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6540579 | Convertible activity toy A convertible activity toy for promoting gross motor development in children includes a base receivable on a supporting surface and a top coupled to the base. The top includes a first portion and a second portion whereby the first portion is movable from ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6511383 | Multi-bay bungee-cord acrobatic suspension & trampoline structure A geometric-tree like gymnastic amusement-thrill structure, devised for relatively safe, exhilarating, gravity defying, action by several novice or skilled aerobatic gymnasts at one time; each enjoying their own bungee-cord suspension. Efficiently based u... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6500102 | Inertial exerciser device and method A method of exercising and various exercise devices. The exercise device includes a substantially circular hoop, the hoop comprising a hollow chamber for allowing a member to move within the chamber. One of at least one handle or at least one mechanism is... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6478685 | Amusement system An amusement system is provided which gives children an opportunity to acquire a formative artistic sense in a simple and clean manner without soiling their bodies and clothes. The amusement system includes: a playing space (A) defined by a floor (10) and... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6419586 | Multi-functional balance rotary disk The present invention relates to a multi-functional balance rotary disk includes a circular disk body having a center provided with a circular base. The circular base is recessed to form a plurality of successive tracks, so that a ball can roll in the tra... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6406299 | 6-degree-of-freedom travelling system A six-degree-of-freedom travelling system, wherein a solid is driven by eight suspending lines in six degrees of freedom. The six-degree-of-freedom travelling system can be provided as a bodily sensing machine comprising a human-riding cage: eight suspend... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6368226 | Conical recreational device A conical recreational device for providing recreation and exercise. The conical recreational device includes a tubular housing having a first open end and a second open end. The tubular housing has a generally frusto-conical shape. A peripheral lip is at... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6364782 | Amusement system An amusement system for infants is provided which gives a player a special bodily sensation that cannot be experienced in daily life. The amusement system comprises: a main body (10) including a mattress (11) of a generally flat rectangular solid shape ho... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6352494 | Bungee pole An adjustable jumping apparatus having a hollow housing with handlebars for a rider to hold and reinforced foot pegs for a rider to stand upon. A pole extends downwardly from the housing, has a ground-engaging base, and slides in and out of the housing th... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6346065 | Jumping device having a flexible tether and method of using the jumping device A jumping device having a high rebound platform, a flexible tether operatively connected at a first end thereof to the high rebound platform, and a handle located on the tether. A method of jumping, including providing a jumping device having a high rebou... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6322480 | Indoor bicycles for physical exercise An indoor bicycle includes a bicycle chassis having a frame and pedals, a base on which the bicycle chassis is longitudinally fixed, the first housing having the first support that supports one end of the base, and the second housing having the second sup... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6305674 | Spring articulation structure A spring articulation structure particularly for play, fitness training and sports instruments, said structure comprising a core element (1) supported in between two rubber rings (2) and provided with a shaft element (5) fitted in said core element; a she... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6168551 | Surfing simulator and method using inflatable bladders This invention uses a plurality of inflatable bladders to support a surfboard or other balancing platform or sport board. The bladders are inflated with a gas or liquid, and as such, provide a fluid medium on which to seat a surfboard. This type of suppor... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6126578 | Jumping device having a flexible tether and method of using the jumping device A jumping device having a high rebound platform, a flexible tether operatively connected at a first end thereof to the high rebound platform, and a handle located on the tether. A method of jumping, including providing a jumping device having a high rebou... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6120345 | Ride-on vehicle with a free-floating wheel A children's ride-on vehicle with a free-floating wheel is disclosed. The ride-on includes a drive assembly with a battery-powered motor, and a frame that is adapted to support a child and resemble a full-size motorcycle. The ride-on further includes a st... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5915786 | Seat support mechanism for simulation apparatus A simulation apparatus having a steering wheel includes a seat for the operator to be seated thereon, a support base supporting the seat thereon, and a swing frame supported on the support base for angular movement about a vertical axis, the seat being su... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5853329 | Whirl around toy A whirl around toy including a general spherical member that has a hollow body with an upper end. The upper end has an opening defining a recessed portion projecting inward from the upper end. The recessed portion have a front wall, a back wall and a floo... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5839963 | Play apparatus for children's playgrounds or the like A play apparatus for children's playgrounds or the like includes a helical spring one end of which is perpendicularly secured to a firm base or ground, and a support member with a seat and a grip is attached to the other end of the helical spring. A base ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5785601 | Two person rotating amusement apparatus A new Two Person Rotating Amusement Apparatus for primarily entertaining children. The inventive device includes a support frame with handle bars attached thereto, a flywheel supported by the frame and driven by a drive sprocket, and large platforms secur... | 07/28/1998 |
