Rotatable play device
    42.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11911707B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-27

    申请号:US17844501

    申请日:2022-06-20

    IPC分类号: A63G1/28 A63G9/12 A63G1/14

    CPC分类号: A63G1/28 A63G1/14 A63G9/12

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a rotatable play device that comprises a central support post, a hub rotatably mounted to an upper end of the central support post, and an arm assembly attached to the hub and comprising a plurality of arms, a seat being suspended from the distal end of each of the plurality of arms. Rotation of the hub about the central support post causes the plurality of seats to rotate around the central support post in a substantially circular rotation path. Each of the seats may also be configured to move up and down by way of a spring assembly or a plurality of springs. Two or more seats may share the up-and-down movement in an alternating manner or each seat may be configured to have an independent up-and-down movement. In addition, each of the seats may optionally be configured to swing in substantial alignment with the circular rotation path and/or to swing outward due to centripetal forces created by the circular rotation path.

    OUTDOOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
    43.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220199060A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-23

    申请号:US17557659

    申请日:2021-12-21

    IPC分类号: G10K1/072

    摘要: The present disclosure is directed to a musical instrument comprising a plurality of chimes, each of which has a fork portion comprising first and second prongs, or tines, and a resonator portion. Each chime is configured to produce a note of a predetermined pitch and frequency when one of the tines is struck by a mallet. The instrument may also be configured so that the note produced by striking one of the tines with a mallet has a desirable sustain. Embodiments of the musical instrument may be configured for installation in an outdoor environment, such as a playground or other recreational area, and thus to withstand the stresses associated with such an installation.

    Rotatable play device
    44.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11364445B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-21

    申请号:US17116162

    申请日:2020-12-09

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a rotatable play device that comprises a central support post, a hub rotatably mounted to an upper end of the central support post, and an arm assembly attached to the hub and comprising a plurality of arms, a seat being suspended from the distal end of each of the plurality of arms. Rotation of the hub about the central support post causes the plurality of seats to rotate around the central support post in a substantially circular rotation path. Each of the seats may also be configured to move up and down by way of a spring assembly or a plurality of springs. Two or more seats may share the up-and-down movement in an alternating manner or each seat may be configured to have an independent up-and-down movement. In addition, each of the seats may optionally be configured to swing in substantial alignment with the circular rotation path and/or to swing outward due to centripetal forces created by the circular rotation path.

    Playground climber unit comprising one or more net-containing portions and/or one or more suspended tube portions

    公开(公告)号:US11338163B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-24

    申请号:US16579361

    申请日:2019-09-23

    IPC分类号: A63B9/00 A63B17/02 A63G21/02

    摘要: Climbing units that provide an enhanced play experience through the incorporation of any of a variety of elements including nets, suspended portions, and coupling elements, and to playground structures that contain those climbing units. In some embodiments, the climber unit may comprise one or more rigid portions and one or more net-containing portions connected end-to-end to produce a continuous climbing pathway. In other embodiments, the climber unit may comprise one or more rigid portions and one or more suspended portions connected end-to-end to produce a continuous climbing pathway. The suspended portion may be attached to adjacent rigid portions by flexible couplers, such that the suspended portion will move when a child climbs through it. In other embodiments, the climber unit may be mounted to an elevated playground structure such that there are no footers connecting the climber unit to the ground.

    Percussion musical instruments for outdoor installation

    公开(公告)号:US11200873B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-14

    申请号:US16221009

    申请日:2018-12-14

    发明人: Richard Cooke

    IPC分类号: G10D13/08

    摘要: Percussion instruments configured for outdoor installation are disclosed. The percussion instrument comprises a support post, wherein the support post is configured for attachment to an outdoor surface, a mounting base secured to the support post, one or more metal discs, wherein each metal disc is tuned to produce a note on a musical scale when struck by a user, and one or more fasteners securing the one or more metal discs to the mounting base.

    High chair secured to picnic table
    48.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11197559B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-14

    申请号:US16856482

    申请日:2020-04-23

    IPC分类号: A47D1/10 A47D1/00

    摘要: The present disclosure is directed to a high chair that is permanently secured to a picnic table to facilitate the public enjoyment of communal meals and recreational time by families that include small children. In some embodiments, the high chair may be configured to extend above the upper surface of the picnic table, providing the additional benefit of facilitating interaction and attunement between a child occupant of the high chair and adult occupants of the picnic table bench seats. In other embodiments, the high chair may be configured such that a food tray of the high chair is substantially level with the upper surface of the picnic table.

    PROTECTIVE SURFACE AND CUSHION LAYER USED IN SUCH A SURFACE

    公开(公告)号:US20210285165A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-16

    申请号:US16815732

    申请日:2020-03-11

    IPC分类号: E01C13/06 C08L17/00

    摘要: The present disclosure is directed to a poured-in-place protective surface, such as can be installed at a playground. The protective surface includes an impact-attenuation or cushion layer, which comprises a blend of (a) a rubber chunk component made up of granules of reclaimed rubber, the reclaimed rubber being from non-tire sources; (b) a tire buffings component; and (c) a binder. The ratio of rubber chunk component to tire buffings component is selected to be between 1.25:1 and 10:1, and more particularly between 1.25:1 and 5:1.