Training vest or the like
The present invention relates to a training aid such as a training vest or the like for teaching children and handicapped persons manipulative skills in operating clothing fasteners. The training aid ... Read More
Inventors: Holland, Esther Stebbins;, Assignee: |
Child's protective, entertainment or educational device
In the description that follows, and in the drawings, like or identical elements are identified with the same reference numerals. Referring now to FIG. 1, a typical passenger vehicle 10 includes a bo... Read More
Inventors: White, Alyce D.;, Assignee: |
Educational play structure
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT With references to the drawings wherein like numerals represent like parts throughout the figures, an educational play structure in accordance with the present invention i... Read More
Inventors: Peat, Elas D.;, Assignee: |
Interactive blanket and pillow for children
The present invention discloses security blankets that provide a comforting, stimulating experience for young children. Each security blanket preferably comprises two sheets of 100% polyester fleece s... Read More
Inventors: Dix, Julie M.;, Assignee: Taggies, Inc. (Rutland, MA) |
Connector apparatus
In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific emb... Read More
Inventors: Scherer, Richard J.; Dattilo, Jerome P.; Cuzze, Frank J.;, Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN) |
Method and apparatus for rehabilitation of disabled patients
What I claim is: 1. An apparatus for the rehabilitation of patients comprising: at least one patient station comprising: means for selectively soliciting a contact from said patient, said means for so... Read More
Inventors: Erlandson, Robert F.;, Assignee: Metropolitan Center for High Technology (Detroit, MI) |
Method and apparatus for teaching and learning reading
The present invention is comprised of kits including a variety of three-dimensional, connectable color-coded blocks. Each kit can be used for a different step or level in learning to read, from the in... Read More
Inventors: Goldman, Dennis K.; Watanabe, Mary; Woldenberg, Richard;, Assignee: ETA/Cuisenaire (Vernon HIlls, IL) |
Dynamic ride vehicle
The present invention is embodied in a dynamic ride vehicle. The dynamic ride vehicle may be used to amuse and entertain passengers in an amusement park attraction or similar environment. The dynamic ... Read More
Inventors: Baxter, Anthony W.; Fink, David G.; Redmann, William G.; Snoddy, Jon H.; Spencer, II, David W.; Watson, Scott F.;, Assignee: The Walt Disney Company (Burbank, CA) |
Amusement ride vehicle
To these ends, the present invention provides an amusement ride vehicle that moves along a track and allows for a passenger cabin to be rotated or pointed to any position. In a preferred embodiment, a... Read More
Inventors: Hettema, Philip D.; Mason, William D.; Goddard, Gary;, Assignee: Universal Studios, Inc. (Universal City, CA) |
Full motion two seat interactive simulator
We claim: 1. A two person interactive full motion simulator, comprising in combination: a vehicle; a platform for supporting the vehicle over a base; first actuator means for controlling pitch of the ... Read More
Inventors: Meghnot, Rupert L. A.; Younkin, John D.;, Assignee: Simulation Entertainment Group, Inc. (Orlando, FL) |
Adjustable slope and contour practice putting green assembly and method
1. An adjustable practice putting green assembly comprising: a base assembly; and a practice putting green platform having a hole proximate one side thereof, a player support area spaced from the hole... Read More
Inventors: Lee, Duckchan;, Assignee: |
Overhead climber
I claim: 1. A play device comprising: a pair of longitudinal members, each member having a first end and a second end; a plurality of cross members joining the longitudinal members; a first member att... Read More
Inventors: Gehlbach, Roger D.;, Assignee: |
Track set with rotating intersection for toy trains
Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide an improved track set for use with toy trains and the like. It is a more particular object of the present invention to provide a... Read More
Inventors: Cottino, Vittorio;, Assignee: Mattel, Inc. (El Segundo, CA) |
Step assembly for t-post, components therefor and methods of making the same
The steps recited in the prior art have certain drawbacks as some are too heavy to transport, others are adaptable to wood posts only and the one for T-shaped posts is bulky for carrying in a pocket. ... Read More
Inventors: Jones, Darren L.;, Assignee: |
Modular ladder with removable rungs
OF THE INVENTION The proposed invention allows a user to climb many types of vertical objects. One particular application of the invention is in the field of hunting, where tree stands are often empl... Read More
Inventors: Skipper, Timothy Scott;, Assignee: Center Ridge Outdoors, L.L.C. (Ormond Beach, FL) |
Exercise machine including weight measurement system
Based on at least the foregoing, aspects of the present invention include an exercise machine having a straightforward, accurate, discreet weight measurement system. According to an embodiment, the we... Read More
Inventors: Reyes, Javier J.; Corbalis, Kevin P.; Cornejo, Victor Torres; Marin, Felipe J.; Wallace, Gregory A.;, Assignee: Unisen, Inc. (Irvine, CA) |
Three-dimensional surgery simulation system
Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a three-dimensional surgery simulation system that facilitates simulation of various surgical procedures in a three-dimensional environment... Read More
Inventors: Hsieh, Ming-Shium; Tsai, Ming-Dar;, Assignee: Taipei Medical University (Taipei, TW) |
Item of sports equipment or games device
I claim: 1. An item of sports equipment comprising a supporting plate having upper and lower surfaces comprising a central portion and opposite upwardly inclined end portions, a first rotatable suppor... Read More
Inventors: Rupprecht, Christian;, Assignee: |
Snowboard simulator
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 1. A snowboard simulator comprising an elongated board having a longitudinal axis, a fro... Read More
Inventors: Eggenberger, Jean-Albert;, Assignee: |
Training device especially adapted for teaching snow boarding techniques
In order to achieve these and other objects of the invention, the present invention provides an improved training device for snow boarding which includes a frame possessing a horizontal base and two s... Read More
Inventors: Keller, Martin;, Assignee: |
Teetering or rocking device
The invention is intended to bring relief here. Its object is to make available a teetering or rocking device for small children which, taking advantage of the desire for movement which is already pro... Read More
Inventors: Heubl, Rainer H.;, Assignee: |
Baby bungee jumper
Referring first to FIGS. 1 and 2, the preferred embodiment of the baby bungee jumper 2 according to the invention will be described. The jumper includes a frame or base 4 having upwardly extending le... Read More
Inventors: Meeker, Paul K.;, Assignee: Lisco Inc. (Tampa, FL) |
Sit and bounce exercise device
The present invention resides in a sit and bounce exercise device which advantageously permits an individual to enjoy the benefits of rebound-type exercising without being required to stand, and relat... Read More
Inventors: Coates, Harold E.; Coates, Judith I.; Ayers, Michael C.; Farber, Bruce W.;, Assignee: Allison Enterprise, Inc. (Ventura, CA) |
Balancing and exercising device
The present invention is a unique biomechanical balancing and exercising device which can be used in rehabilitation centers to rehabilitate body joints such as ankles, legs, knees, and back in order t... Read More
Inventors: Romero, Ron Richard;, Assignee: |
Dynamic variable resistance balance board
The present invention is a balancing apparatus that comprises a) a rigid platform having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface comprising a center area large enough to accommodate t... Read More
Inventors: Duncan, James Eugene;, Assignee: |
Torsion board
OF THE INVENTION BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention, FIG. 1 is a plan view of a torsion board according to a first embodim... Read More
Inventors: McKechnie, Alexander; Ziak, Frantisek;, Assignee: 563704 B.C. Ltd. (British Columbia, CA) |
Exercise device and method of use thereof
In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a user performs functional tasks during training or exercise using the exercise device. The exercise device has a housing and a harness assembly that is wo... Read More
Inventors: Rempe, Douglas F.;, Assignee: |
Apparatus for demonstrating a skeletal surgical technique
One aspect of the present invention provides an apparatus for modeling a skeletal structure before and after a surgical procedure is performed on the structure. The apparatus comprises a base, the bas... Read More
Inventors: Slocum, Theresa;, Assignee: D. Barclay Slocum Trust Agreement (Eugene, OR) |
Batting practice kit
The present invention discloses a batting practice kit containing all of the materials necessary to set up a simulated "home-plate" on any horizontal indoor or outdoor surface. A lightweight hollow ba... Read More
Inventors: Domroski, Raymond J.;, Assignee: |
Sports pack
What is claimed is: 1. A pack for wearing on the back of a user for carrying sport equipment, the pack comprising; a back portion of flexible material having a front and back surface and being configu... Read More
Inventors: Comeau, Perry;, Assignee: |
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