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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062142 | Collaborative play toy A collaborative play toy generally includes a plurality of satellite assemblies capable of a first movement and a second movement, and a center assembly coupled to the plurality of satellite assemblies. The center assembly is configured to move in response to the fi... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7413516 | Teeter-totter A teeter-totter is constructed with a pair of seats mounted at opposite ends of a rocker beam. The seats, when aligned horizontally, are below the pivot point so as to provide a pendular component of motion. The pivot is supported on an overhead framework and the ro... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7252290 | Game method and apparatus A game method and apparatus includes an elongated game board having a platform attached to each of two ends. The game board pivots on a fulcrum in a seesaw type fashion. The game board can be adjustably attached to the fulcrum to compensate for the weight differenti... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7220184 | Adjustable seesaw A seesaw includes a manually rotatable actuator for adjusting the balance of the seesaw to accommodate a weight differential between two riders. After adjusting the seesaw, the actuator automatically locks the adjustment mechanism in place. A rack-and-pinion assembl... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7118514 | Playground equipment A playground device, in the nature of a teeter-totter, includes first and second spaced base members. An arcuate rail is coupled to the base members in an upright arc. An arcuate member surrounds at least a portion of the rail and is mounted for to-and-fro movement ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 5496237 | Bicycle training apparatus An exercise apparatus which also serves as an effective training device for mountain bikers. The invention utilizes a frame resembling that of a bicycle's frame. The frame supports handle bars having a gripping portion and two foot pedals. Each pedal is f... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5447474 | Game apparatus with multiple playing modes A game apparatus with multiple playing modes includes a base unit, a plank support mounted uprightly on the base unit, and an elongated plank unit. The plank support includes a pair of parallel upright plates, a balancing seat which extends between top en... | 09/05/1995 |
| 4341377 | Seesaw A seesaw comprising or two pairs of oppositely extending arms having seats at their outer ends are connected to the sides of a frame enclosure which embraces a support post having sides and is connected thereto for resilient up and down pivotal movement t... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4226411 | Playground apparatus Playground apparatus of the teeter-totter or seesaw type for a plurality of riders which is characterized by completely individual movement of each rider wherein the movement of any one rider does not affect the movement of any other riders, as follows. A... | 10/07/1980 |
| 4135712 | Rocking toy A rocking toy that embodies the features of a seesaw and a rocker and is adapted to hold the child and at the same time is portable such that it may be used indoors. Foot supports are provided as are back rests and handles, with at least one of the handle... | 01/23/1979 |
