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U.S. Senator Smith of Indiana ; After seeing Samuel Morse demonstrate the telegraph.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8056977 | Mounting bracket and clamp contact for doorway jumper apparatus A mounting bracket for securing a doorway jumper apparatus having clamp contacts is provided. The mounting bracket includes a flange and a housing having a receptacle area. The housing is located at a center portion of the flange. The flange includes holes through w... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8047609 | Infant rocking chair and driving device for driving the same A driving device is adapted for an infant rocking chair. The rocking chair includes a seat body and a bottom seat. The driving device includes a base, a supporting element, first and second motion mechanisms, and a power mechanism. The first motion mechanism include... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7845728 | Infant rocking chair and driving device for driving the same A driving device is adapted for an infant rocking chair. The rocking chair includes a seat body and a bottom seat. The driving device includes a base, a supporting element, first and second motion mechanisms, and a power mechanism. The first motion mechanism include... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7438644 | Free-standing jumping device A support frame having a first end frame portion having an apex, a second end frame portion having an apex and spaced laterally from the first frame portion, and a ground-engaging portion coupled to each of the end frame portions is disclosed. A plurality of resilie... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7175535 | Portable playground swing seat A portable playground swing seat (10) is configured to interface with a playground swing and that includes an open-topped, rigid, cup shaped bucket (20) having a width compatible to a playground swing seat (22). The bucket is substantially oval ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156789 | Mobility assist A mobile apparatus for assisting a person with limited mobility. The apparatus is also for developing a higher level of mobility in a person having low mobility. The person may be assisted by the apparatus when walking. The apparatus includes a seating surface resil... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7090050 | Mobile tree stand A mobile stand that can be suspended in a tree from an overhead location and thereafter be safely, quietly, and easily maneuvered by a seated occupant facing the tree into any position about the tree's circumference. The occupant can shoot in any direction without s... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081052 | Foldable swing having rotatable handles A child swing includes a swing frame and at least one swing handle rotationally coupled to the swing frame such that the swing handle may rotate about a handle rotational axis between at least two positions. The number of swing handles may be two, where each of the ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7044892 | Child activity device A child activity device for entertaining and promoting activity in a child is disclosed. The child activity device is configurable between a use and storage position and may also include a frame providing bouncing motion for a child. The activity device includes a s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036880 | Infant car seat assembly for simulating a mobile vehicle An infant car seat assembly includes a housing having a base member secured thereto and a top opening disposed generally medially thereof. A plurality of belts are connected to a mechanism for rotating same at select speeds. Such a mechanism is selectively controlla... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6994630 | Juvenile activity center A juvenile activity center includes a frame, a juvenile seat, and a seat suspender. The juvenile seat can be used as a swing or a jumper. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6942487 | Skateboard trick master and amusement device A device for mastering skate board tricks and maneuvers comprises a frame. The frame has a top and the frame is adapted to rest on a support surface. A spring board is suspended from the frame by stretchable straps. A foot deck is rotationally secured to the spring ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932709 | Free-standing jumping device A support frame having a first end frame portion having an apex, a second end frame portion having an apex and spaced laterally from the first frame portion, and a ground-engaging portion coupled to each of the end frame portions is disclosed. A plurality of resilie... | 08/23/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6474736 | Convertible child's play swing A child's play swing has a seat with a base panel defining a seating surface, side panels joined to the base panel along its side edges, and a back panel joined to the base panel along its back edge, together defining a swing volume for receiving and supp... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6093024 | Suspended motor-skill training apparatus A suspended motor-skill training apparatus comprises a substantially solid and weighty main body member defining in horizontally surrounding relation a hollow central region open for vertical passage therethrough and sized to permit the legs and pelvis of... | 07/25/2000 |
| 5876311 | Sit and bounce exercise device A rebound-type exercise device is provided which allows an individual to perform a sit and bounce exercises that, among other things, stimulate the lymphatic circulation. The exercise device includes a support frame which supports a seat assembly by means... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5857944 | Stationary baby jumper A stationary baby jumper apparatus is provided. The jumper apparatus includes a support frame having a U-shaped base leg with upstanding ends. A cantilevered seat-support leg is mounted upon the upstanding ends of the U-shaped base leg. A chair seat is su... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5729844 | Portable baby sleeping swing A portable baby sleeping swing including a door attachment portion adapted for securement to a door jamb. A pair of springs each having upper ends secured to a hook. The hook is secured to the door attachment portion. The lower ends of the springs have a ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5720520 | Detachable child seat A detachable infant seat includes a flat base board with a central aperture formed therethrough and a flexible fabric seat attached to the perimeter of the aperture and projecting downwardly therethrough to support an infant. The base board has an upright... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5704882 | Sit and bounce exercise device A rebound-type exercise device is provided which allows an individual to perform a sit and bounce exercises. The exercise device includes a support frame which supports a seat assembly by means of four springs. The support frame includes a pair of lateral... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5690383 | Baby bungee jumper An improved baby bungee jumper is characterized by the use of bungee cords to elastically suspend an infant seat above a base resting on a floor and by an adjustment mechanism for vertically adjusting the seat relative to the floor to accommodate infants ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5531656 | Portable baby swing The portable baby swing of the invention is arranged for the ease of transport and storage, to include a support shaft having first and second sets of telescoping leg sections extensible at opposed ends therefrom, with third and fourth telescoping leg sec... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5499949 | Teetering or rocking device In connection with rocking devices used up to now, there was the danger of physiological posture damage because of the essentially seated position of the small child. In accordance with the invention, a teetering or rocking device (1) for small children, ... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5458550 | Suspendable child walker system A suspendable child walker system includes a slide bar coupled to an upper support surface and formed as a hollow generally rectangular box. The slide bar has a roof and a floor with vertical sidewalls. The roof and floor have parallel long sides and para... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5445585 | Spring housing and spreader assembly A doorway exerciser comprising a scissor-type spring-biased clamp having opposed arms for securing the exerciser above the upper doorframe and a strap adjustable in length removably secured to the clamp and extending downwardly. The strap passes downwardl... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5409246 | Tethered baby walker A baby walker includes a tethering connector to constrain the walker to travel within a path defined by an articulated, telescoping boom, thereby restraining the baby to a range of travel within a predetermined zone of safety. The boom, which is rotatably... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5288283 | Doorway exerciser A doorway exerciser comprising a scissor-type spring-biased clamp for securing the exerciser above the upper doorframe and a strap adjustable in length removably secured to the clamp and extending downwardly. The strap passes downwardly into a tube having... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5097545 | Spring supported, hammock type infant cradle An infant cradle comprising a support stand and a hammock that is suspended from the support stand. The support stand has a ground engaging base member, an upright member extending upwardly at an inclined angle in relation to the base member and a support... | 03/24/1992 |
| 4978120 | Recreational device having rings The occupant propelled recreational or amusement device and playground toy includes an elongated central support having a bearing device or rotatable hub affixed at its upper end. The hub defines a rotational axis which is inclined with respect both to a ... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4948120 | Portable, self-supporting, baby carrier apparatus This invention relates generally to a portable, self-supporting baby carrier apparatus. More specifically, the invention concerns an apparatus that is easily set up or collapsed and stored, and when it is set up, it becomes a free-standing, self-supportin... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4896878 | Recreational device The occupant propelled recreational or amusement device and playground toy includes an elongated central support having a bearing device or rotatable hub affixed at its upper end. The hub defines a rotational axis which is inclined with respect both to a ... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4877238 | Swing exerciser There is disclosed an infant sling which is formed as a generally U-shaped band of flexible sheet material having its upper ends attached to a support. The support can be a vest worn by an adult to provide an infant carrier, or can be a support ring which... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4844452 | Self-supporting infant jumper device A collapsible, free-standing, self-supporting infant jumper seat having a horizontal traverse rod detachably connected to a bottom frame. A seat is elastically and rotatably fastened to the rod, and moves therealong. Casters are connected to the bottom fr... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4763894 | Swing exerciser There is disclosed an exerciser sling which is formed as a generally U-shaped band of flexible sheet material having its upper ends attached to a support ring which has substantially the same diameter as the lateral dimensions of the user. The support rin... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4188678 | Nursery equipment An attachment for a bouncing cradle of a type described including a wire frame having a baby support U-shaped portion with a mesh across the baby support portion, and a base U-shaped portion the legs of the base shaped portion acting with the legs of the ... | 02/19/1980 |
| 4145074 | Automotive body harness A body harness to be worn by a driver of an automotive vehicle with the harness being secured to a portion of the vehicle above a point to the rear of the driver's head to lift the body of the device slightly off the seat and thus relieve pressure on the ... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4081869 | Infant's cradle holder A holder for an infant's cradle consists of a platform on which a cradle may be rested and retained, and a spring mounting for the platform which permits the platform to be rocked, somewhat in trampoline fashion, by the child's own exertion or that of the... | 04/04/1978 |