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Class 472/62 - Maze or labyrinth


Subclass of Class 472 - Amusement devices
Definition: Amusement device wherein the device creating the deception
No. of patents: 29
Last issue date: 07/06/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7749087Mirror maze including floor lighting
A mirror maze that employs lighting in the floor of the maze to add to the optical illusion provided by the mirror maze effect. The mirror maze includes the traditional array of pillars and mirrors where lines are provided between the pillars, and where the space be...
07/06/2010
7654910Maze device
Disclosed is a multi-modular maze device comprising a plurality of maze modules interconnected using a plurality of adaptors to configure a plurality of interconnected pathways. The maze modules and the adaptors are removably engaged to each other using hook and loo...
02/02/2010
7278358Non-lethal marking bullet for related training cartridges
A projectile of non-lethal composition includes an outer casing that is substantially sealed prior to impact with a target both when the projectile is in a static condition and when the projectile is in a dynamic condition. A marking material is encapsulated within ...
10/09/2007
7225741Reduced energy training cartridge for self-loading firearms
A two piece, two-stage, rechargeable, reusable, reduced-energy mechanically operating cartridge is provided for launching a bullet of various compositions from a dedicated or modified firearm. The cartridge unit is comprised of a primary case, a piston sleeve, a pro...
06/05/2007
7223185Hide-behind bunker system and kit with impact dampening anchors
A hide-behind bunker system and kit for enabling a user to take cover behind at least one stand-alone, impact dampening structure. The system comprises at least one inflatable hide-behind structure cooperatively associated with an impact dampening anchor system. The...
05/29/2007
7147640External fixator
Bone fixators for securing and/or repairing fractures and/or other defects of a distal radius and wrist. The bone fixators may include, among others, (1) a distal mounting element configured to be mounted in a metacarpal bone, or other hand bone, (2) a proximal moun...
12/12/2006
7137898Knockdown labyrinth framework
A knockdown labyrinth framework made up of tubes interconnected to make a base unit which itself combines with three others by way of a connection hub to make up a master square. Each such master square is then connected to other master squares. Vertical tubes join ...
11/21/2006
7063096Side cover for a collapsible tent
A side cover structure for a collapsible tent includes a fabric side cover that is vertically suspended between two post. Each post has inner and outer pole sections that are telescopically engaged. Each pole section has exterior longitudinal grooves. The fabric sid...
06/20/2006
6855062Reconfigurable 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
6740017Indoor walking workout facility
An indoor walking workout facility has multiple pathways traversing several rooms, with elevated passageways accessed by elevated paths. The path sections are movable and re-configurable. Several locations along the paths are equipped with scenery, scenic images, so...
05/25/2004
6675538Amusement maze
The present invention 10 discloses an amusement maze. The maze of the present invention 10 can be located indoors and consists of a plurality of pivotal wall panels 16 whereby each panel may pivot to open a passage way or close a passage way creating a ne...
01/13/2004
6634949Multi-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'...
10/21/2003
6398659Childrens maze game apparatus
An apparatus is disclosed comprising a light weight maze game that can be used indoors or outdoors and which has light weight vertical poles and horizontal poles that interconnect together to make up the frame of the maze apparatus. The panels are made of...
06/04/2002
6309306Interactive entertainment attraction using telepresence vehicles
An entertainment attraction (100) comprises remote-controlled, telepresence vehicles (204) and an environment (200) for the vehicles to traverse. The environment includes a plurality of reconfigurable portions (206). A vehicle includes an identification d...
10/30/2001
6099411Multi-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
6095927Water maze
A new water maze for providing a unique and refreshing attraction for amusement parks and other similar facilities. The inventive device includes a labyrinth having a plurality of passages, operative and inoperative sprinkler heads in the ceilings of cert...
08/01/2000
6089402Puzzle candy dispenser
A puzzle candy dispenser 10 which includes a spherical inner body 12 having a plurality of grooves 14 provided on its outer surface and sized to allow a ball-shaped confection 16 to roll therein. The grooves 14 form a maze between an entry aperture 18 and...
07/18/2000
5906373Water-tag game played within a maze
A WATER TAG™ game (10) that consists of a maze structure (14) having an outer perimeter wall (16) enclosing a plurality of sections (20,22,24,26) and protrusions (40). An opening (36) admits players armed with water guns (12) into the maze structure (14...
05/25/1999
5785592Interactive target game system
An interactive target game system for one or more players includes at least one designator, in the form of a pistol, holdable by a player for aiming at a target and operating to simulate shooting at the target. The designator includes a photodetector for ...
07/28/1998
5474501Maze
A maze including a plurality of posts, a plurality of stretching members for inserting into longitudinal slots on the posts to reinforce the structural strength of the posts, a plurality of coupling members end matched between either two posts, and a plur...
12/12/1995
5425677Play enclosure having visually stimulating lighting
A play enclosure is disclosed including an elongated conduit having a plurality of light admitting pinpoint apertures. The conduit is curved and has a diameter large enough to allow children to crawl through. A strobe light is suspended above the conduit....
06/20/1995
5393074Modular electronic gaming system
A modular, interactive gaming system which may be reconfigured to play a variety of participatory games. The system includes a plurality of interconnectable modules which may be combined to define passageways and gaming rooms in a variety of living game b...
02/28/1995
5364311Collapsible labyrinth
A collapsible labyrinth is constructed with a plurality of collapsible separating boards temporarily secured by vertical pivotal posts, two horizontal bars respectively on and under a line of separating boards to secure upper and lower ends of the pivotal...
11/15/1994
5219316Portable, compactible armed competition arena and apparatus
A portable self-supporting, compactible armed competition arena and associated apparatus which is readily manually dismantled after use at one site, stacked and transported, and manually assembled for use at another site. The arena comprises a floor cover...
06/15/1993
5127657Amusement system
The present invention provides an amusement system having a play zone consisting, in combination, of a plurality of game stages and including a travel path extending through the respective game stages; at least one carrier for receiving a player or player...
07/07/1992
5046720Ceiling-suspended walking maze
An amusement maze is located inside of a building and defines a labyrinth walking path. The maze is formed by upright flexible panels which are appropriately arranged in selected longitudinally and laterally extending patterns. The panels are supported by...
09/10/1991
4953502Three-dimensional maze pet toy
A three-dimensional changeable maze for small animals in box, knockdown, and modular form, which utilizes (a) interlocking and interchangeable grid elements, (b) interchangeable or rotatable planar surfaces, and (c) rotatable modules in modular form to va...
09/04/1990
4154439Maze apparatus
A maze apparatus adapted for use as a walk-through recreational facility. The apparatus includes a supporting surface carrying a plurality of substantially upright partitions which serve to define the maze course having a plurality of interconnected pathw...
05/15/1979
4154440Walkthrough maze apparatus
A maze apparatus adapted for use as a walk-through recreational facility. The apparatus includes a supporting surface carrying a plurality of substantially upright partitions which serve to define the maze course having a plurality of interconnected pathw...
05/15/1979
 
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