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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7614957 | Harness safety system The invention relates to a harness safety system that can be used while riding, for example, a skateboard, a bike, rollerblades, etc. through on a flat base. Specifically, the invention comprises a flat base having a free-running cord and harness hanging therefrom t... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7513832 | Apparatus, systems and methods for creating a dynamic riding terrain Apparatus, systems and methods for creating a dynamic riding terrain for wheeled sports, having a translating cylinder assembly and a flexible riding surface. The assembly includes a cylinder supporting frame, a cylinder having an axis, which is rotationally support... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7361083 | Multimedia system and method for remote monitoring or refereeing in dart machines A system and method which comprises a plurality of amusement machines (i.e., video games, flipper games, pinball machines, prize dispensing games, arcade games, electronic darts, kiddie rides, pool tables, golf games, basketball games, billiards, redemption games, s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351155 | Half pipe harness safety system The invention relates to a harness safety system that can be used while riding, for example, a skateboard, a bike, rollerblades, etc. through a half pipe. Specifically, the invention comprises a track spanning the half-pipe having a free-running cord and harness han... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7261613 | Reciprocating plaything and method for playing A plaything for executing a reciprocating activity has a curved platform reciprocatably mounted on a base. The platform has a traveling surface with a longitudinally spaced, opposing pair of end ramps. A coaster can travel back and forth freely on the platform. The ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261614 | Stunt ramp for wheeled toy device A stunt ramp for a wheeled toy vehicle to travel upon and provide from approximately 5 degrees to 180 degrees lift from the surface by the ramp structure. The ramp is made of two end pieces connected to each other by cross braces. The end pieces have grooves adapted... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7225492 | Ramp A collapsible ramp (100) comprising a collapsible deck (102) and a collapsible support structure (104). The deck (102) is composed of plural transverse panels (106, 110, 112, 114, 116) selectively joinable by tongue and groove conn... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7195562 | Knockdown skateboard park system A skate park system comprises interlocking pieces enabling quick assembly and disassembly. The disassembled pieces can lay flat, enabling storage in minimal space. Ramp, funbox and grindrail portions may be used separately or combined in varying manners to provide a... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7162760 | Methods and apparatus for a step mounting system A step mounting apparatus includes a stepping portion, at least one mounting support extending from the stepping portion, and at least one contact member attached to the at least one mounting support. The at least one contact member is adjustable with respect to the... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7114210 | Ramp and method of construction A ramp constructed of an expanded plastic foam parallelepiped core encased in a thick coating of polyurea provides a lightweight, stable ramp suitable for vehicle servicing. A low angle, long length ramp of a low weight is provided. Heavy duty versions have on edge ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7104895 | Extreme sports ramp system A compact, hinged, foldably deployable ramp is provided in a base configuration which includes three evenly radiused sections which connect to a deck member and have a tube, known as a coping, separating the ramp from the deck. In the base configuration, a top secti... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104524 | Vehicle ramp with chock A vehicle ramp for raising a vehicle wheel having an incline component and a separate but interlockable elevated wheel support component. The incline component can be removed while the vehicle wheel is resting on the corresponding elevated wheel support component. T... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100231 | Foldable ramp having rung hinge A foldable ramp having an improved hinge construction to increase load capacity. The foldable ramp overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a ramp having a first ramp section and a second ramp section, pivotable relative to each other between a fold... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7070540 | Athlete training device The present invention is an athlete training device and method useful in training athletes for track and field events including the high jump, pole vault, discus, long jump and shot put. The ramp may be adjusted to a number of discrete ramp angles with the use of ei... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7048634 | Skateboard rail A skateboard rail which is composed of a plurality of members which are to be connected together in an end-to-end relationship. The members are capable of being pivoted relative to each other. The members are capable of being stacked vertically and also are connecta... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7003836 | Portable car ramp This portable car ramp has two structural components coupled longitudinally together, while allowing limited relative vertical movement when each's bottom edge rest on a medium surface. The first component has an elevated wheel run while the second component has an ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6993801 | Variable ramp assemblies and system therefor A variable stackable ramp system for forming ramp assemblies for providing challenging obstacle courses including ones for aerial lift for sport jumping with skateboards, inline skates, bicycles and the like. The ramp system includes ramp modules of at least two dif... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6966841 | Playground play surface A unique playground play surface that is safe and suitable for use by physically challenged individuals and those that require the assistance of wheelchairs or other devices. The playground play surface consists of a base layer, a covering layer, a bag layer, a loos... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6921339 | Adjustable sports ramp system The PRO-RAMP professional adjustable ramp system of this invention comprises a lower horizontal panel, hinged to a second angularly adjustable panel by a vertical plane. Two embodiments are disclosed. In the preferred embodiment the vertical member is adjusted by co... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6908396 | Method for constructing a race track for remote control toy vehicles and apparatus therefor A race track for remote control toy vehicles includes a plurality of interlocking race track segments of several different configurations. Each race track segment includes a removable side rail. The race track is arranged so that the perimeter of the race track is c... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6875116 | Recreational ramp for wheeled vehicles and process for manufacturing same A recreational ramp suitable for use with wheeled vehicles, including a support structure and a molded concrete layer mounted on the support structure. The layer includes a sloping region that extends from a ground level to an above-ground level. Also, a process for... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6782577 | Knock-down quarter pipe for skateboarders, bikers and in-line skaters A knock-down quarter pipe for bikers, skateboarders and in-line skaters has a base, and a plurality of legs extending up from the base, the legs having lower ends lying in a common plane. A deck is supported by the legs at a selected elevation above the base, the de... | 08/31/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6695707 | Amusement ramp structure An amusement ramp structure usable in conjunction with a wheeled vehicle which takes the form of a ramp that has an arcuate outer surface. The lower edge of the ramp is adapted to be located directly against a supporting surface. Attached to an upper edge... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6676529 | Amusement ramp system Ramp system including one or more individual ramp components. Each ramp component includes a board defining an active ramp surface and a frame including a pair of substantially identical side panels, each having at least one board supporting edge includin... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6672968 | Modular skate park system A modular skate park system comprising one or more platform portions, and one or more ramp members. The ramp members are connectable to the platform portions, and the platform portions can be connected to one another along their edges to accomplish an enl... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6623367 | Amusement ramp and method for constructing same The present invention provides a fingerboard ramp having a base having at least one riding surface and a metal rail or a metal coping attached to the base to provide an additional riding surface for a fingerboarder.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6554748 | Multi-purpose teeterboard Multi-functional practice and training apparatus for use by skateboarders, skaters, bicyclists and the like. According to a preferred embodiment, the system comprises the combination of a board with a fulcrum member that are operative to assume at least t... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6551192 | Obstacle assembly for bikes, skateboards and rollerblades Obstacle apparatus includes at least one ramp for launching a bicycle, skateboard or rollerblade rider into the air. The apparatus may also include a second similar ramp and a bridge for releasably connecting the elevated ends of the two ramps in-line so ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6533671 | Composite landing surface for sports An apparatus having a composite landing surface for sports equipment, such as bicycles, motorcycles, skateboards, in-line skates, skis and snowboards, is provided. The invention includes a base member or structure, a shock absorbing layer, and a rigid mat... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6508716 | Elevated wooden racetrack for go-karts and associated methods An elevated wooden racetrack includes a wooden racetrack surface having a plurality of floor boards laid flat to form at least one straightaway, and at least one banked curve, each floor board of the plurality having two lengthwise, substantially parallel... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6470631 | Curved and/or spherical element for a skating ring The invention includes methods and apparatus for fabricating a skating ring. One such apparatus is a curved element for skating rings which includes a plurality of vertical sup5 ports which are adapted to any curve shape. The apparatus further includes a ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6464593 | Amusement park having an elevated racetrack and associated methods The invention discloses an amusement park comprising an elevated wooden racetrack built in combination with another park activity. The combination comprises a wooden racetrack surface extending along at least one portion elevated above ground level, and a... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6402642 | Rollercross-type game and method thereof A method of playing a game on a rink including a center planar playing surface surrounded by end and side boards. Two goals are provided opposite to one another on the planar playing surface. Each player utilizes a modified lacrosse stick used to manipula... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6350174 | Roll-up halfpipe for miniature toy skateboard A miniature roll-up halfpipe for use with fingerboards or miniature skateboards includes a pair of sideframes configurable in either a collapsed compact configuration or an extended open configuration. A pair of platforms join the end portions of the side... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6176788 | Track-mounted ride powered by compressed gas A track-mounted ride powered by compressed gas injected either into a tube surrounding the vehicle of the ride or into a housing having a piston connected to a catch that removably engages the vehicle. The track can be an open course or a closed course. B... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6149529 | Combination football and skating game with enclosed ramp field and different scoring zones A modified football game requires that players wear in-line skates and the field has a flat surface area having a substantially rectangular shape with two straight long sides and two second convexly curved short sides, a partial circular concavely curved ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6061979 | Inline skating sports floor A body has a substantially flat and very smooth support surface having a plurality of holes therein which intersect the support surface to form sharp edges around the holes. Connectors are provided on the sides of the body for connecting similar bodies to... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6042480 | Amusement ramp and method for constructing same The present invention provides a ramp having an underlying supporting structure and a ramp section having a unitary riding surface. The supporting structure includes a pair of side frames of similar shape. The two side frames are connected together by a p... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5993335 | Rollercross-type game and method thereof A method of playing a game on a rink including a center planar playing surface surrounded by a ramped area which in turn is surrounded by an upper platform area. Two goals are provided opposite to one another on the planar playing surface. Each player uti... | 11/30/1999 |
