Amusement devices – Roundabout – Occupant propelled
Patent
1996-04-17
1997-11-04
Nguyen, Kien T.
Amusement devices
Roundabout
Occupant propelled
472130, A63G 116
Patent
active
056833016
ABSTRACT:
A movable occupant directed recreational equipment device is disclosed. The device includes an enclosure having at least one opening for entry of an occupant and a support for suspending the enclosure above a floor or ground surface. The support and enclosure are constructed to permit movement of the enclosure relative to the support in at least one predetermined path. An occupant directed controller within the enclosure is provided for directing movement of the enclosure relative to the support in the at least one predetermined path. Preferably, the enclosure and support are constructed to permit movement of the support in at least two predetermined paths through a dual axis pivoting mechanism, although additional movement of the enclosure relative to the support is provided in pathways outside of the at least two predetermined paths which are generally transverse to one another. The device may be connected to one or more flexible tubes in a recreational play system environment to enable movement of the enclosure while remaining connected to the tubes.
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Soft Play, L.L.C.'s 1995 "Value Series" brochure dated 1995.
Brooks Jonathan E.
Coble Todd A.
Dunn, Jr. James O.
Strawcutter Grant M.
Nguyen Kien T.
Soft Play L.L.C.
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