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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066578 | Challenge course A challenge course (10) comprising a frame (20) having a substantially horizontally oriented track (120), a vertically oriented column (60) fixed to and extending downwardly from said substantially horizontally oriented track beam (30 | 11/29/2011 |
| 8021240 | Configurable multi-arch play systems 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 diff... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8016686 | Retractable challenge course A retractable challenge course having a support beam (15); an overhead tracking member (120) secured with respect to the support beam (15); a vertical support member (125) pivotally connected via a pivot aperture (220) to the suppo... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7749089 | Multi-media interactive play system A multi-media interactive play system has a number of play elements situated in a variety of play environments or play media. The play elements are linked to a common record of participant performance, progress, character attributes, etc. The participant's performan... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7416054 | Cable hook tracking system An apparatus and method of traversing across elements of a challenge course by use of a tracking system that can continuously retain the harness cable that descends to the participant, as the moveable member moves in a substantially horizontal direction along the sa... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7311610 | Play facility Play facility that lets play participants experience visual stimulation, and with which a decorative effect can be attained. The play facility includes a frame, partition members attached to the frame and forming a play space, a gas-filled transparent tubular member... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7230755 | Building with roof mounted periscope A periscope is mounted through the roof and into a room within a building, such as a house or the like, whereby people in the building can view scenes outside without leaving the building. The periscope extends from a room in the building, such as a living room of a... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7175534 | Challenge course A challenge course (10) comprising a frame (20) having a substantially horizontally oriented track (120), a vertically oriented column (60) fixed to and extending downwardly from said substantially horizontally oriented track beam (30 | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163009 | Toy gun for launching a foam projectile A toy gun for launching a foam projectile includes a housing having an outlet, an inlet, and a passage sized to receive the projectile. A launch station disposed in the housing and is arranged to receive the projectile, a crank rotates a resilient actuating paddle. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7153136 | Free fall simulator A free fall simulator with a flight chamber, a fan system to generate airflow in the flight chamber, and a noise attenuation housing substantially enclosing the fan system. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137899 | Facility management support apparatus, method, and medium for supporting management of visitors in facility area There is provided a facility management support apparatus which manages visitors in a facility area, the apparatus includes: a place information storage unit for storing the degree of crowdedness in each of the places in the facility area; a receiving unit for recei... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7089703 | Erectable structure An erectable play structure for children including one or more enclosures or pods (10, 11, 12) which may be interconnected by one or more access tunnels (14) the whole structure being formed predominantly from a non-self supporting material thus to be ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7060002 | Physical fitness course A physical fitness course for providing an inexpensive workout course comprising primarily of PVC material. The physical fitness course includes a pull-up exercise unit being securely situated upon a ground; and also includes sit-up units being disposed upon the gro... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6938381 | Catastrophic event survival structure and method of manufacture A catastrophic event survival structure and method of manufacture such that the catastrophic event survival structure includes a monolithic outer shell formed from a single pour of concrete and enclosing a confined inner space therein. The monolithic outer shell of ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6929480 | Skydiving simulator and skydiving training process using the same The object of this invention is to provide a skydiving simulator and a skydiving training process using the simulator, which simulates the environment and other conditions for purposes of skydiving training as if a skydiver performed a real skydiving process from th... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6855062 | Reconfigurable maze A reconfigurable maze comprising a plurality of columns positioned on a plurality of corresponding hydraulic lifts. Each hydraulic lift is connected to a respective column for moving the column between a raised position and a lowered position. Columns in the lowered... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6761637 | Method of game play using RFID tracking device A method of interactive game play is provided wherein a seemingly magical wand toy is provided for enabling a trained user to electronically send and receive information to and from other wand toys, a master system and/or to actuate various play effects within a pla... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6723025 | Children's space pod module assembly A space pod and space saucer module assembly, for children's use and recreational enjoyment, is disclosed, which can be utilized solely or in interaction with another children's playhouse or structure. In preferred embodiments, a truncate or cross-sectionally access... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719563 | Driving simulator The invention relates to a driving simulator, particularly for simulating the movements of earthbound vehicles. To take into account the special features of the movements of earthbound vehicles, the proposed driving simulator has a carrier unit that has a rigid floo... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6695291 | Rapid-winding winch for amusement ride Drums 56 wind and unwind cables 18 connected to a passenger carriage 14 of an amusement ride 12 in response to winding and unwinding of tethers 48 about an axle 46. The tethers 48 are connected to elastic members 44 that store energy, and a lock 32 is rel... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6565405 | Interconnecting inflatable play structure An inflatable play structure comprises at least one inflatable house defining a cavity for accommodating a child and an inflatable tunnel detachably attached to the house. The house includes two side walls and front and rear walls connected together to fo... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6497623 | Amusement device An amusement device, such as a sling-shot machine, for successively propelling and retarding a rider to cause the rider to undergo a vertically oscillatory motion. The amusement device comprises cables (31, 32) one end of each of which is connected to a c... | 12/24/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6464619 | Tactile play structure A play structure having a header connecting the tops of two side supports such that the side supports are spaced to define a pathway. Streamers hang from the header into the pathway and textured protrusions attached to the side supports extend into the pa... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6328658 | Amusement ride An amusement ride is provided which includes a base, stationary elements mounted on said base, assemblies that are movable relative to said stationary elements, cabins that are fastened on said moving assemblies, and units for passengers loading, unloadin... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6322454 | Inflatable recreational device An inflatable recreational device forms a climbing structure upon which users can climb and play. The device may take the form of a representation of a mountain having bulges and indentations which serve as hand and foot holds and various handles which al... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6319140 | Amusement device An amusement device, such as a sling-shot machine, for successively propelling and retarding a rider to cause the rider to undergo a vertically oscillatory motion. The amusement device comprises cables (31, 32) one end of each of which is connected to a c... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6283871 | Participatory play structure having discrete play articles An interactive play system and method of interactive play is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls or other suitable play media. The interactive play system c... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6231451 | Method of interactive play A method of interactive play is provided for facilitating team-oriented or group interactive play to achieve a common desired effect. The method of play takes advantage of a number of play elements disposed at various locations and elevations throughout a... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6210287 | Interactive arena play structure An interactive arena play structure is provided incorporating a plurality of water and non-water play elements for creating various desired water effects. The interactive arena play structure incorporates a centrally disposed target tower which controls v... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6174242 | Self-contained interactive play structure A self-contained interactive play structure is provided having an outer housing and a plurality of towers disposed within the housing. A plurality of play media including impact-safe projectile accelerators are disposed throughout the structure. A central... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6161341 | Simulated time ship dining and entertainment arrangement A simulated time ship dining and entertainment arrangement includes a building structure shaped like a dome and having outer side walls hingedly connected to a roof, inner side walls spaced from the outer side walls and forming display chambers therebetwe... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6139439 | Means for linearizing an open air flow A mechanism for linearizing an open, vertically directed, high-speed air flow, generated by a propeller rotating about a vertical axis, includes a vertical cylindrical element mounted above and coaxially with the rotating propeller and a plurality of radi... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6135601 | Architectural structure for generating a virtual polyhedral space An architectural structure capable of generating a virtual polyhedral space includes a plurality of walls, each having a first side edge, a second side edge, and a reflective surface. The walls are disposed adjacent one another, with the first side edge o... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6119419 | Integrated building complex consisting of ship and iceberg building structures connected by tunnels A fully integrated building complex comprising a body of water, a first housing structured to resemble the Titanic and a generally domed-shaped second housing structured to resemble an iceberg. The first and second housings are each situated within the bo... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6115974 | Integrated entertainment and resort complex An integrated entertainment and resort complex, which includes at least a first transportation hub; at least one shopping mall communicating with the transportation hub; and at least one riverwalk communicating with the transportation hub. The complex may... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6099411 | Multi-layer and multi-chamber play structure A multi-layer and multi-chamber play structure developed with solid, rigid quadrilateral panels arranged vertically and including wall angle brackets therebetween located in the included angles of the panels. Double wall thickness platforms are arranged o... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6083142 | Mobile, modular climbing tower The invention provides improved climbing devices and structures for use in mobile and fixed climbing installations. The mobile climbing installation has a modular climbing tower pivotally mounted to a trailer to pivot between a road orientation and a clim... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6083110 | Vertical wind tunnel training device The present invention is a vertical wind tunnel amusement device. The device comprises a flight chamber wherein a user may experience a freefall through the atmosphere from the safety of an enclosed flight chamber. Airflow sufficient to fully support a us... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5855520 | Optical entertainment system An entertainment system includes a viewing chamber of sufficient size to accommodate a relatively large number of viewers, and a large kaleidoscope having a viewing end opening to the chamber. The kaleidoscope is sufficiently large to enable everyone in t... | 01/05/1999 |
