Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
472136000 | BUILDING OR PART THEREOF | 31 |
20090069104 | RETRACTABLE CHALLENGE COURSE - A retractable challenge course having a support beam ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090215545 | 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 different possible implementation configurations. The wide variety of possible implementation configurations corresponds to a wide variety of different play experiences. | 08-27-2009 |
20090305800 | PLAYSET SYSTEM COMPONENTS - Many playsets include one or more tower sections with one or more platform sections supported above the ground or a similar support surface with a support structure or framing. In certain embodiments, a curved wall portion defines one or more panel openings. Subpanels may optionally be mounted into the openings. A balcony floor protrudes outwards with a curved outer edge or face with an interior flat floor edge adjoining an edge of a polygonal platform section floor to enlarge the square footage of the floor area of the platform section. | 12-10-2009 |
20100056285 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE GAME PLAY USING A PLURALITY OF CONSOLES - A gaming system and method of game play is provided wherein the gaming is earned out within a themed physical play space comprising an existing or specially configured entertainment facility or play structure. The game utilizes electronically identifiable objects, such as colored balls, shaped objects, cards, bands, tags and/or the like, to provide an interactive game play experience generally simulative of a computer adventure game. Play participants are challenged to work and cooperate with other play participants to find identified objects, clues or other information to solve various puzzles or problems that present encumbrances inhibiting players' advancement in the game. Optionally, each play participant possesses a band, card or the like, that electronically identifies the play participant and enables the system to award and track points or other rewards to successful play participants. | 03-04-2010 |
20100075767 | Method and System for Haunted Entertainment Attraction Using Movie Artifacts - A method and apparatus for providing an educational and entertainment attraction that also provides a museum for horror, science fiction and fantasy movie artifacts. The attraction being centered on museum education of movie history in addition to also using visual and/or audio materials designed to frighten audiences. The attraction including at least one interior exhibit hall and at least one movie artifact positioned within the interior exhibit hall in conjunction with its source movie to frighten a person passing through the interior exhibit hall on a pathway. | 03-25-2010 |
20100151952 | PLAY SYSTEMS HAVING MULTIPLE CURVED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS - Embodiments of play systems having multiple curved structural members are disclosed. Play systems illustratively include a first quarter of an ellipse, a second quarter of an ellipse, a third quarter of an ellipse, and a fourth quarter of an ellipse. Each ellipse quarter has first and second ends. The first, the second, the third, and the fourth ellipse quarters are oriented approximately vertically relative to a surface such that the first ends of the ellipse quarters contact the surface and the second ends of the ellipse quarters are above the surface. The first ends of the ellipse quarters are optionally spaced further apart from each other than the second ends of the ellipse quarters. | 06-17-2010 |
20100248851 | AMUSEMENT RIDE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - One embodiment of the invention discloses a method for animating an advertising device. The method comprising multiple steps such as providing a track system and a tower that is operatively coupled to the track. The tower can comprise one or more substantially transparent sections. The method further comprises providing a base support system that is operatively coupled to the tower. The base can be operatively coupled to a facade with one or more substantially non-transparent sections. The method further includes providing a vehicle system comprising a passenger-carrying vehicle that is operatively coupled to the track. Finally, the method includes animating the advertising device by transporting the vehicle between the substantially transparent section of the tower and the substantially non-transparent section of the facade. The vehicle movement can, for example, simulate fluid movement between the tower and the facade. | 09-30-2010 |
20110195796 | Play structures - An arch type play structure may be formed of a single large sheet of e.g. cardboard, which can be folded to flat form for storage, or which may be folded in such a way that parts of it form a box-like structure containing other parts of it. The arch may be decorated e.g. to represent a fireplace ( | 08-11-2011 |
20110195797 | Playset System Components - Many playsets include one or more tower sections with one or more platform sections supported above the ground or a similar support surface with a support structure or framing. In certain embodiments, a curved wall portion defines one or more panel openings. Subpanels may optionally be mounted into the openings. A balcony floor protrudes outwards with a curved outer edge or face with an interior flat floor edge adjoining an edge of a polygonal platform section floor to enlarge the square footage of the floor area of the platform section. | 08-11-2011 |
20120129619 | PLAYSET SYSTEM COMPONENTS - Many playsets include one or more tower sections with one or more platform sections supported above the ground or a similar support surface with a support structure or framing. In certain embodiments, a curved wall portion defines one or more panel openings. Subpanels may optionally be mounted into the openings. A balcony floor protrudes outwards with a curved outer edge or face with an interior flat floor edge adjoining an edge of a polygonal platform section floor to enlarge the square footage of the floor area of the platform section. | 05-24-2012 |
20120142441 | SENSORY WALL SYSTEMS - Sensory wall systems are provided. In one embodiment, a sensory wall system includes one or more middle sections, one or more end sections, and an insert panel. The one or more middle sections have sides that are configurable to be attached to other middle sections or to the end sections. The one or more end sections are connected to the one or more middle sections. The insert panel is within the one or more middle sections and includes an activity for a child. | 06-07-2012 |
20120165108 | PLAYGROUND ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MOUNTING THE SAME - A playground system includes a support post secured to a foundation, a play unit defining a passageway; and a cam assembly configured to secure the play unit to the support. The cam assembly includes a cam base sized and shaped for engagement with the play unit, and a cam. The cam assembly also includes a cam lock sized and shaped for engagement with the play unit within the passageway, and a slot sized and shaped for seating the cam. The slot defines a plurality of steps being sized and shaped to seat the cam to provide an adjustment range to accommodate for variances in sizes and tolerances of the play unit and support. | 06-28-2012 |
20120309551 | STRUCTURED SPACE FOR THE PRACTICE OF FITNESS TRAINING AND A METHOD OF FITNESS TRAINING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT - The invention relates to a structured space for the practice of fitness training and a method of fitness training practice management including a plurality of successive modules, at least one of the modules having at least two exercise positions as well as a time counting means common to all the modules. The count includes a plurality of periods of equal duration, each period being subdivided in (n) phases, these phases including a plurality (n−1) of exercise performance phases and one phase of recovery and instruction. | 12-06-2012 |
20130065701 | BRANDED ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX - A branded entertainment complex combines cutting edge entertainment, brands, and technologies to stretch the “now” into the “next” to a create a journey for patrons never seen before. Brands may be merged into the world of entertainment such that patrons may consume the brand and also be a part of it. In certain embodiments, the shape of the one or more buildings is based on the one or more brands associated with the complex. In certain embodiments, the one or more buildings are cylindrical in shape and branded as soda cans. | 03-14-2013 |
20130072314 | Printable Playhouse - A three dimensional structure, including but not limited to a playhouse for children, includes at least three interlocking panels that are configured so as to interlock one with at least one other without the use of hand tools. The at least three interlocking panels have an interior surface and an exterior surface, where at least one of the interior surface and the exterior surface of one or more of the at least three interlocking panels has a first printed pattern applied thereon. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing and selling the three dimensional structure. | 03-21-2013 |
20130130816 | KIT FOR CONSTRUCTING A PLAY STRUCTURE - A kit for constructing a variety of play structures for children includes a plurality of arcuate tubes, a plurality of linear tubes, and a plurality of connectors. At least one of the tubes is releasably assembled together with another one of the tubes using the connectors to form a frame. An instruction manual provides directions for releasably assembling the tubes and the connectors to form the variety of play structures from the kit. The kit may also include at least one covering and at least one covering connector to releasably affix the covering to at least a portion of the frame of the play structure. | 05-23-2013 |
20130157771 | ARCH-BASED PLAY SYSTEM - 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 different possible implementation configurations. The wide variety of possible implementation configurations corresponds to a wide variety of different play experiences. | 06-20-2013 |
20130178299 | Hybrid Play Set - A hybrid play set is disclosed which includes twin towers. Each of the towers includes at least two levels. A play house and an enclosed area can be provided within one tower. A sand box, a ladder, a slide and a climbing wall can be provided within the other tower. A swing set is also secured to one side of one of the towers. The components from which the play set is made can be plow molded plastic, wood or a composite of blow molded plastic and wood/metal reinforcement. | 07-11-2013 |
20130337926 | Playhouse Kit - A playhouse kit has a first panel of planar shape; a first rail of linear shape; a first panel connector connecting the first panel to the first rail along a first vertical edge of the first panel; a second panel of planar shape; a second rail of linear shape; a second panel connector connecting the second panel to the second rail along a second vertical edge of the second panel; a third panel; a third rail; a third panel connector connecting the third rail to the third panel; a corner post, the corner post having a corner third panel predrilled hole row aligned for connecting the corner post with the third panel, the corner post having a corner first panel predrilled hole row for connecting the corner post with the first panel; and a container housing the first panel, second panel, and third panel arranged in a stacked configuration. | 12-19-2013 |
20140155182 | MY OWN GARAGE----A FUNCTIONAL SOLUTION FOR THE IMAGINATION OF ALL AGES - The present invention relates to a novel personalized children's garage-like playhouse and methods for making and using the same. Such colorful playhouse is made from plastic materials with snap in feature for easy resembling. | 06-05-2014 |
20140155183 | Playhouse - A playhouse has a main frame, a canopy mounted on and above the main frame, and two roof supporting frames. When the roof supporting frames cross each other, the canopy is propped up and expanded to construct the playhouse into a three-dimensional space. Thus, the playhouse does not collapse while children are bumping into the playhouse and is safe for use. When folding the playhouse, the roof supporting frames are inclined to overlap the main frame. Thus, the main frame and the roof supporting frames can be twisted into a figure of “8” and then folded into small size to reduce space that the playhouse occupies in storage. | 06-05-2014 |
20140155184 | PLAY SYSTEMS HAVING MULTIPLE CURVED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS - Embodiments of play systems having multiple curved structural members are disclosed. Play systems illustratively include a first quarter of an ellipse, a second quarter of an ellipse, a third quarter of an ellipse, and a fourth quarter of an ellipse. Each ellipse quarter has first and second ends. The first, the second, the third, and the fourth ellipse quarters are oriented approximately vertically relative to a surface such that the first ends of the ellipse quarters contact the surface and the second ends of the ellipse quarters are above the surface. The first ends of the ellipse quarters are optionally spaced further apart from each other than the second ends of the ellipse quarters. | 06-05-2014 |
20140274432 | 3D MAZE - The present invention provides a 3D maze made of corrugated paper that can be assembled by users. The 3D maze includes an external housing body and a layered inner body. The layered inner body is located inside the external housing body. The external housing body has a first entrance/exit for entering the 3D maze. The layered inner body is also disposed with a second entrance/exit, a third entrance/exit, or a fourth entrance/exit for entrance and exit of the 3D maze. | 09-18-2014 |
20140315651 | QUICK ASSEMBLY CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE, PLAYSET, AND THE LIKE - A quick assembly playhouse broadly includes pairs of wood paneled walls and living hinges. The wood paneled walls cooperatively form at least part of the playhouse when erected. Each of the pairs of walls presents adjacent hinge margins that extend alongside one another. Each of the living hinges is attached to adjacent hinge margins of a corresponding one of the pairs of walls so as to cooperatively form a living hinge joint that permits folding and unfolding of the corresponding one of the wall pairs. | 10-23-2014 |
20150018108 | SUSPENDED PLAY STRUCTURE - A suspended play structure includes a floor, a sidewall, and a roof that defines an inner space. The structure includes top and bottom ring structures that provide additional support to the play structure. The play structure can be suspended from a tree, a stand, a ceiling, or similar structure. The structure is collapsible for easy storage and can also include a removable cushion that can fit within an internal pocket. The structure can also include a removable string of LED lights within the inner space. | 01-15-2015 |
20150038246 | Repeatedly Collapsible Retail Stand Toy - A retail stand toy that provides for an attractive and sturdy structure, but which can be readily broken down into a folded up arrangement and stored or transported. The stand is generally intended to be a toy so that children can have a retail stand that they can decorate and play with, but which parents can readily collapse and store in a compact fashion when they move on to something else. The stand is sufficiently inexpensive to construct that if it becomes damaged, it can be thrown out or recycled, while still allowing for multiple uses if it is used with a reasonable degree of care. | 02-05-2015 |
20150105170 | SENSORY WALL SYSTEMS - Sensory wall systems are provided. In one embodiment, a sensory wall system includes one or more middle sections, one or more end sections, and an insert panel. The one or more middle sections have sides that are configurable to be attached to other middle sections or to the end sections. The one or more end sections are connected to the one or more middle sections. The insert panel is within the one or more middle sections and includes an activity for a child. | 04-16-2015 |
20160067624 | Playhouse Assembly - A playhouse assembly for constructing a dome-shaped housing. The playhouse assembly includes one or more contoured upper wall elements that connect to one another to form an upper wall of a dome-shaped structure, resembling an igloo. A transparent dome-shaped window is secured to the top of the upper wall in order to form the peak of the dome-shaped structure. Each upper wall element includes one or more rods extending from a lower edge thereof, wherein the rods can be inserted into a lower wall formed by snow. In some embodiments of the playhouse assembly, one or more lower wall elements are included, wherein each of the lower wall elements connect to one another to form the lower wall of the structure, rather than using snow to form the lower wall thereof. Further, a ring-shaped template is provided in order to guide a user when constructing the lower wall. | 03-10-2016 |
20160107095 | SUSPENDED PLAY STRUCTURE - A suspended play structure includes a floor, a sidewall, and a roof that defines an inner space. The structure includes top and bottom ring structures that provide additional support to the play structure. The play structure can be suspended from a tree, a stand, a ceiling, or similar structure. The structure is collapsible for easy storage and can also include a removable cushion that can fit within an internal pocket. The structure can also include a removable string of LED lights within the inner space. | 04-21-2016 |
20160144289 | CHILD'S PLAYHOUSE ASSEMBLY - A child's playhouse assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a perimeter wall. The top wall and the bottom wall are orientated parallel to each other. Each of the top and bottom walls has a rectangular shape such that the perimeter wall includes a first wall, a second wall, a third wall and a fourth wall. The first and second walls are positioned opposite of each other. The perimeter wall has a door opening extending therethrough. The door opening extends from the bottom wall toward the top wall. A door panel is pivotally coupled to the perimeter wall and is positionable in a closed position covering the door opening. The door panel has an aperture extending therethrough. The housing has an outer surface and the outer surface of the top wall and the perimeter wall is white. | 05-26-2016 |
20160184718 | Interactive Play Center with Interactive Elements and Consequence Elements - An entertainment venue, amusement attraction, or interactive play center configured to provide a variety of activities for users. The play center may include at least one interactive element (such as a button, handle, pull-rope, switch, etc.) that is configured to be interacted with by a user. The play center may also include at least one consequence element (such as a water nozzle, tipping bucket, etc.) that is configured to provide a consequence (such as a spray of water) based upon interaction by a user with the at least one interactive element. In certain embodiments, it may not be apparent, for example via visual, audible, or other indications to a user which consequence element, or how a given consequence element will respond, in response to an interactive element, lending to a sense of surprise and/or need for experimentation on the play center. | 06-30-2016 |