US3306626A - Occupant-propelled plaything having a single wheel - Google Patents
Occupant-propelled plaything having a single wheel Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US3306626A US3306626A US470796A US47079665A US3306626A US 3306626 A US3306626 A US 3306626A US 470796 A US470796 A US 470796A US 47079665 A US47079665 A US 47079665A US 3306626 A US3306626 A US 3306626A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- rolling body
- rider
- shell
- rolling
- rollers
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/18—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with elements, i.e. platforms, having a circulating, nutating or rotating movement, generated by oscillating movement of the user, e.g. platforms wobbling on a centrally arranged spherical support
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/20—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements using rollers, wheels, castors or the like, e.g. gliding means, to be moved over the floor or other surface, e.g. guide tracks, during exercising
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
- A63C17/01—Skateboards
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
- A63C17/04—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs
- A63C17/06—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs single-track type
- A63C17/08—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs single-track type single-wheel type with single axis
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
- A63C17/22—Wheels for roller skates
- A63C17/24—Wheels for roller skates with ball-shaped or spherical running surfaces
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/0025—Particular aspects relating to the orientation of movement paths of the limbs relative to the body; Relative relationship between the movements of the limbs
- A63B2022/0033—Lower limbs performing together the same movement, e.g. on a single support element
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
- Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
- Y10T428/24008—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.] including fastener for attaching to external surface
- Y10T428/24017—Hook or barb
Definitions
- the exercising instrument embodying the principle of this invention comprises a rolling body in the form of a sphere or a barrel, and an inverted cup-shaped member supported on said rolling body by means of a roller assembly fixed at the center of the inner surface of the inverted cup-shaped member.
- a roller assembly fixed at the center of the inner surface of the inverted cup-shaped member.
- On the opposite sides of the roller assembly are provided at least one roller and at least one braking member which are normally spaced a short distance from the outer surface of the rolling member.
- the inverted cup-shaped member is provided with a pair of horizontal steps on which a rider can stand.
- the rider tilts the inverted cup-shaped member in one direction by manipulating the member by his feet the braking member will be brought into close contact with the peripheral surface of the rolling body whereby to cause the cup-shaped member and the rolling member to move or roll as an integral body, whereas when the inverted cup-shaped member is tilted in the opposite direction the roller rolls along the surface of the rolling body.
- the rolling body is advanced and the direction of movement can be varied by varying the forces exerted on the steps by both feet of the rider.
- the rider is required to maintain his body in a well balanced condition so that it is pleasant and healthy to play with it.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of a playing device embodying this invention
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along a line IIII of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken along a line IIIIII of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 shows a method of utilizing the playing device of this invention.
- the playing device of this invention comprises a spherical rolling body 1 made of hard synthetic resin, metal and the like and an inverted cup-shaped shell 2 having a mouth of the suificient diameter enough to accommodate the rolling body 1 therein.
- the shell 2 is provided with a pair of horizontal steps 6 on its lower peripheral edge at diametrically opposite points.
- the shell 2 comprises a body portion 3 having a plurality of perforations 4 through its peripheral wall and a top disc with its lower periphery fitted in an opening at the top of the main body.
- central boss 7 On the lower or inner surface of the top disc are provided at central boss 7 and arcuate elongated side bosses on the opposite sides of the central boss 7.- On the central boss 7 is mounted a central roller assembly 10 comprising a plurality of radially disposed rollers 9 which are rotatably supported by a common base plate secured to the boss 7. Alternatively, the roller assembly 9 may comprise a number of steel balls held by a cage just like a roller bearing assembly. A plurality of radially disposed rollers 12 are /United States Patent 0 rotatably supported by one of the arcuate boss '8 to encircle the central roller assembly 10, it being understood that there will be a small gap 13 as shown in FIG.
- the lower surface of the other arcuate boss 8 which is disposed symmetrically with respect to the boss 8 is tapered and a plurality of braking members 15, preferably of the same number as the rollers 12, and each including a braking plate 14 made of rubber and the like are secured to the tapered surfaces at positions symmetrical with respect to said rollers 12.
- These braking members 15 are also mounted such that to define a small gap 16 between them and the peripheral surfaces of the rolling body just in the same manner as rollers 12 when the shell 2 is stationary.
- the operation of the playing device of the construction outlined hereinabove is as follows: More particularly, a person rides on the steps of the playing device and then swings the device back and forth with his feet. Thus in the stationary state the shell 2 is supported on the rolling body 1 by the central roller assembly 10 provided on the inner surface of its top disc 5, but when the shell 2 is slightly tilted forwardly or towards left as viewed in FIG. 2 by feet of the rider the braking plates 14 of the braking members 15 will be brought into close contact against the surface of the rolling body so that if the rider tries to further tilt the shell in the same direction the rolling body would be caused to roll in the direction of tilting of the shell because the shell is tightly engaged against the rolling body.
- rollers 12 will come into contact with the peripheral surface of the rolling body 1 so that as the shell is further tilted in the same direction, only the shell will be rotated while the rolling body is stationary to prepare for the succeeding forward stroke.
- the rolling body can be advanced in one direction and the riders can enjoy the game by racing their speeds. While the rolling body is advanced by swinging back and forth the feet of the rider on the steps 6, because the rolling body 1 is made to have spherical or barrel shaped form and because the roller assembly 10 at the center of the shell comprises a plurality of rollers 9 the rolling body 1 will not advance along a straight body but will change its direction due to slight difference between forces applied to the steps by both feet of the rider. More particularly, the shell will be tilted to the side wherein stronger force is applied to the step thus causing one of the rollers or braking elements supported within the shell to engage the rolling body. As the result the rolling body will be advanced along a tortuous path.
- the invention provides very interesting and healthy sport device because the rider must vigorously shake his body back and forth while maintaining his body in a well balanced condition. For example, children in the stage of growth can exercise how to balance their bodies and also can improve their appetite. Whereas mental workers who have but little time to exercise can promote their health and beauty by utilizing the present playing device.
- a playing device comprising a rolling body and an inverted cup-shaped member adapted to support a rider, said member including a roller assembly adapated to engage said rolling body to support said member, a roller or rollers normally spaced from said rolling body by a small gap and at least one braking member normally spaced from said rolling body by a small gap but brought into contact with said rolling body when said member is tilted with respect to said rolling member to cause said member and said rolling body to move in unison.
- roller assembly comprises a plurality of rollers disposed in diiferent radial directions with respect to the center of said inverted cup-shaped member and disposed substantially at the center of the inner surface thereof, and said roller or rollers and saidbraking member normally spaced from said rolling body are positioned on the opposite sides of said rOller assembly.
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Cardiology (AREA)
- Vascular Medicine (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Toys (AREA)
Description
Feb. 28, 1967 TADAO KAWADA OCCUPANT-PROPELLED PLAYTHING HAVING A SINGLE WHEEL Filed July 9, 1965 2 Sheets-Sheet l Ta/111w kiln/mac a.
INVENTOR Feb. 28, 1967 TADAO KAWADA 3, 6
OCCUPANT-PROPELLED PLAYTHING HAVING A SINGLE WHEEL Filed July 9, 1965 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 TMMM INVENTOR Maw 3,306,626 OCCUPANT-PROPELLED PLAYTHING HAVING A SINGLE WHEEL Tadao Kawada, 4610 Naejima Fukunomachi, Higashi Tonami-gun, Toyama-ken, Japan Filed July 9, 1965, Ser. No. 470,796 4 Claims. (Cl. 280205) This invention relates to a playing device or an exercising instrument and has an object to provide a novel playing device which can be utilized not only for amusement but also for improving health.
Briefly stated the exercising instrument embodying the principle of this invention comprises a rolling body in the form of a sphere or a barrel, and an inverted cup-shaped member supported on said rolling body by means of a roller assembly fixed at the center of the inner surface of the inverted cup-shaped member. On the opposite sides of the roller assembly are provided at least one roller and at least one braking member which are normally spaced a short distance from the outer surface of the rolling member. The inverted cup-shaped member is provided with a pair of horizontal steps on which a rider can stand. When the rider tilts the inverted cup-shaped member in one direction by manipulating the member by his feet the braking member will be brought into close contact with the peripheral surface of the rolling body whereby to cause the cup-shaped member and the rolling member to move or roll as an integral body, whereas when the inverted cup-shaped member is tilted in the opposite direction the roller rolls along the surface of the rolling body. Thus by tilting the inverted cup-shaped member back and forth the rolling body is advanced and the direction of movement can be varied by varying the forces exerted on the steps by both feet of the rider. To master and maneuver the device the rider is required to maintain his body in a well balanced condition so that it is pleasant and healthy to play with it.
Those features of the invention which are believed to be novel are specifically set forth in the claims attached hereto. The invention will be better understood and further advantages thereof appreciated from a consideration of the following description and drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a playing device embodying this invention;
FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along a line IIII of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken along a line IIIIII of FIG. 2; and
FIG. 4 shows a method of utilizing the playing device of this invention.
Referring now to the accompanying drawings, the playing device of this invention comprises a spherical rolling body 1 made of hard synthetic resin, metal and the like and an inverted cup-shaped shell 2 having a mouth of the suificient diameter enough to accommodate the rolling body 1 therein. The shell 2 is provided with a pair of horizontal steps 6 on its lower peripheral edge at diametrically opposite points. The shell 2 comprises a body portion 3 having a plurality of perforations 4 through its peripheral wall and a top disc with its lower periphery fitted in an opening at the top of the main body. On the lower or inner surface of the top disc are provided at central boss 7 and arcuate elongated side bosses on the opposite sides of the central boss 7.- On the central boss 7 is mounted a central roller assembly 10 comprising a plurality of radially disposed rollers 9 which are rotatably supported by a common base plate secured to the boss 7. Alternatively, the roller assembly 9 may comprise a number of steel balls held by a cage just like a roller bearing assembly. A plurality of radially disposed rollers 12 are /United States Patent 0 rotatably supported by one of the arcuate boss '8 to encircle the central roller assembly 10, it being understood that there will be a small gap 13 as shown in FIG. 2 between the rollers 12 and the peripheral surface of the rolling body 1 when the shell 2 encircling the rolling body is held stationary by being supported by the central roller assembly 10. As shown in FIG. 2 the lower surface of the other arcuate boss 8 which is disposed symmetrically with respect to the boss 8 is tapered and a plurality of braking members 15, preferably of the same number as the rollers 12, and each including a braking plate 14 made of rubber and the like are secured to the tapered surfaces at positions symmetrical with respect to said rollers 12. These braking members 15 are also mounted such that to define a small gap 16 between them and the peripheral surfaces of the rolling body just in the same manner as rollers 12 when the shell 2 is stationary.
The operation of the playing device of the construction outlined hereinabove is as follows: More particularly, a person rides on the steps of the playing device and then swings the device back and forth with his feet. Thus in the stationary state the shell 2 is supported on the rolling body 1 by the central roller assembly 10 provided on the inner surface of its top disc 5, but when the shell 2 is slightly tilted forwardly or towards left as viewed in FIG. 2 by feet of the rider the braking plates 14 of the braking members 15 will be brought into close contact against the surface of the rolling body so that if the rider tries to further tilt the shell in the same direction the rolling body would be caused to roll in the direction of tilting of the shell because the shell is tightly engaged against the rolling body. After the shell has been tilted by a proper angle, the rider will tilt it slightly in the opposite direction, or towards right, as viewed in FIG. 2, to disengage the braking members 15 from the rolling body 1. Then rollers 12 will come into contact with the peripheral surface of the rolling body 1 so that as the shell is further tilted in the same direction, only the shell will be rotated while the rolling body is stationary to prepare for the succeeding forward stroke.
By repeating such a cycle of operation the rolling body can be advanced in one direction and the riders can enjoy the game by racing their speeds. While the rolling body is advanced by swinging back and forth the feet of the rider on the steps 6, because the rolling body 1 is made to have spherical or barrel shaped form and because the roller assembly 10 at the center of the shell comprises a plurality of rollers 9 the rolling body 1 will not advance along a straight body but will change its direction due to slight difference between forces applied to the steps by both feet of the rider. More particularly, the shell will be tilted to the side wherein stronger force is applied to the step thus causing one of the rollers or braking elements supported within the shell to engage the rolling body. As the result the rolling body will be advanced along a tortuous path. As a result, in order to reach the goal as fast as possible along as straight as possible path of advance the rider is required to vigorously shake his feet, waist as well as hands while preserving the balance of his body thus awakening great interest of not only the rider himself but also of spectators so that they will rush to try the game.
Thus the invention provides very interesting and healthy sport device because the rider must vigorously shake his body back and forth while maintaining his body in a well balanced condition. For example, children in the stage of growth can exercise how to balance their bodies and also can improve their appetite. Whereas mental workers who have but little time to exercise can promote their health and beauty by utilizing the present playing device.
While a specific embodiment has been disclosed for the purpose of illustration and description, it is to be understood that various changes can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, whereby it is intended to cover in the appended claims all such modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
What is claimed is:
1. A playing device comprising a rolling body and an inverted cup-shaped member adapted to support a rider, said member including a roller assembly adapated to engage said rolling body to support said member, a roller or rollers normally spaced from said rolling body by a small gap and at least one braking member normally spaced from said rolling body by a small gap but brought into contact with said rolling body when said member is tilted with respect to said rolling member to cause said member and said rolling body to move in unison.
2. The playing deviceas claimed in claim 1 wherein said rolling body is a sphere.
3. The playing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said inverted cup-shaped member accommodates therein said rolling body and is provided with radially extending horizontal steps on which the rider can ride.
4. The playing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said roller assembly comprises a plurality of rollers disposed in diiferent radial directions with respect to the center of said inverted cup-shaped member and disposed substantially at the center of the inner surface thereof, and said roller or rollers and saidbraking member normally spaced from said rolling body are positioned on the opposite sides of said rOller assembly.
References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,585,258 5/1926 Moore 280-205 2,920,904 1/1960 Doud et a1. 280-205 3,024,021 3/1962 Coplin et al 27257 3,179,409 4/1965 Marino 27257 20 KENNETH H. BE'ITS, Primary Examiner.
Claims (1)
1. A PLAYING DEVICE COMPRISING A ROLLING BODY AND AN INVERTED CUP-SHAPED MEMBER ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A RIDER, SAID MEMBER INCLUDING A ROLLER ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID ROLLING BODY TO SUPPORT SAID MEMBER, A ROLLER OR ROLLERS NORMALLY SPACED FROM SAID ROLLING BODY BY A SMALL GAP AND AT LEAST ONE BRAKING MEMBER NORMALLY SPACED FROM SAID ROLLING BODY BY A SMALL GAP BUT BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH SAID ROLLING BODY WHEN SAID MEMBER IS TILTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID ROLLING MEMBER TO CAUSE SAID MEMBER AND SAID ROLLING BODY TO MOVE IN UNISON.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US470796A US3306626A (en) | 1965-07-09 | 1965-07-09 | Occupant-propelled plaything having a single wheel |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US470796A US3306626A (en) | 1965-07-09 | 1965-07-09 | Occupant-propelled plaything having a single wheel |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US3306626A true US3306626A (en) | 1967-02-28 |
Family
ID=23869068
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US470796A Expired - Lifetime US3306626A (en) | 1965-07-09 | 1965-07-09 | Occupant-propelled plaything having a single wheel |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US3306626A (en) |
Cited By (46)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3368822A (en) * | 1966-06-27 | 1968-02-13 | Kenneth L. Treiber | Rolling fuel transport device |
US3604726A (en) * | 1969-06-25 | 1971-09-14 | Int Enterprises Inc | Balance ball for amusement and exercise |
US3716229A (en) * | 1969-03-31 | 1973-02-13 | Usines Fabelty Sa | Recreational apparatus |
US3862768A (en) * | 1970-10-26 | 1975-01-28 | W England | Rollable fulcrum balancing board recreational and exercise device provided with non-linear stabilization features |
US3895794A (en) * | 1970-10-26 | 1975-07-22 | Will Clarke England | Rollable fulcrum balancing board recreational and exercise device provided with non-linear stabilization features |
US4109741A (en) * | 1977-07-29 | 1978-08-29 | Gabriel Charles L | Motorized unicycle wheel |
US4126326A (en) * | 1976-09-15 | 1978-11-21 | Phillips Marjorie E | Training roll-on ball with balancing supports |
US4191371A (en) * | 1978-01-16 | 1980-03-04 | Armer Leon Jr | Balancing apparatus |
US4235448A (en) * | 1977-12-09 | 1980-11-25 | Brooks Thomas | Skiing simulator |
US4396189A (en) * | 1981-02-26 | 1983-08-02 | Jenkins G William | Exercising machine, skiing teaching machine and skiing simulator |
US4438919A (en) * | 1982-03-19 | 1984-03-27 | Israel Gamzo | Mechanical bouncing, rolling and skating apparatus |
US4687198A (en) * | 1986-01-06 | 1987-08-18 | Smith Terry W | Recreational platform |
US4740001A (en) * | 1981-09-14 | 1988-04-26 | Torleumke Keith R | Sprag wheel |
US5145474A (en) * | 1991-03-12 | 1992-09-08 | Moore Joseph L | Children's apparatus for recreation and for learning world geography |
USD385318S (en) * | 1996-02-07 | 1997-10-21 | Videtto Jeffrey J | Ankle board |
USD405135S (en) * | 1997-06-18 | 1999-02-02 | Scott Richard M | Ankle exercise board |
WO2000075001A1 (en) * | 1999-06-04 | 2000-12-14 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Personal mobility vehicles and methods |
US6176817B1 (en) * | 1999-08-24 | 2001-01-23 | Anthony B. Carey | Exercise and therapy device and method of making same |
US6257610B1 (en) * | 2000-02-16 | 2001-07-10 | David F. Plant | Foot-operated propulsion apparatus for wheelchairs and other selected devices |
US20050209072A1 (en) * | 2004-03-19 | 2005-09-22 | Aileen Sheron | Apparatus and method for exercise using an omnidirectional roller |
AU2004200265B2 (en) * | 1999-06-04 | 2006-03-30 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Personal mobility vehicles and methods |
US20070027010A1 (en) * | 2005-07-28 | 2007-02-01 | Elysia Tsai | Adjustable balance board with freely moveable sphere fulcrum |
US7300392B1 (en) | 2004-10-14 | 2007-11-27 | Curran Kevin P | Balance training apparatus |
US20080039304A1 (en) * | 2006-08-10 | 2008-02-14 | Mattox E Michael | Balance Training and Exercise Device |
US20080064578A1 (en) * | 2006-09-13 | 2008-03-13 | Chin-Chiu Huang | Balance Device Having Height Adjustable Function |
US7775952B1 (en) | 2004-10-14 | 2010-08-17 | Balance 360, Llc | Balance training apparatus, and over and under combination |
US20100331154A1 (en) * | 2009-06-26 | 2010-12-30 | Bryce J. Taylor | Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation Apparatus |
US20110111934A1 (en) * | 2009-06-26 | 2011-05-12 | Bryce J. Taylor | Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation Apparatus |
US20110220427A1 (en) * | 2010-03-09 | 2011-09-15 | Shane Chen | Powered single-wheeled self-balancing vehicle for standing user |
US20120068434A1 (en) * | 2009-05-26 | 2012-03-22 | Seong Jin Park | Step board |
US9079072B2 (en) | 2011-03-31 | 2015-07-14 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise device |
US9188984B2 (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2015-11-17 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US20160175686A1 (en) * | 2014-12-22 | 2016-06-23 | John Pfeifer | Snow ski assemblies |
US9387363B1 (en) * | 2012-07-29 | 2016-07-12 | Nautilus, Inc. | Ball and board balance training device |
US9545963B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2017-01-17 | DEKA Products Limited Partnership LLP | Control of a transporter based on attitude |
US20170173382A1 (en) * | 2015-12-19 | 2017-06-22 | Albert Clay Stevens | Push-up device and method of use |
US10220843B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2019-03-05 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device control system |
USD843515S1 (en) | 2017-04-11 | 2019-03-19 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise platform |
USD846452S1 (en) | 2017-05-20 | 2019-04-23 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Display housing |
US10802495B2 (en) | 2016-04-14 | 2020-10-13 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | User control device for a transporter |
US10908045B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2021-02-02 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
US10926756B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2021-02-23 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
USD915248S1 (en) | 2017-05-20 | 2021-04-06 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Set of toggles |
US11399995B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2022-08-02 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
US11681293B2 (en) | 2018-06-07 | 2023-06-20 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | System and method for distributed utility service execution |
US11786799B2 (en) * | 2014-12-22 | 2023-10-17 | J&M Sports Enterprises Llc | Snow ski assemblies |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1585258A (en) * | 1923-02-08 | 1926-05-18 | Moore Inventions Corp | Pole monocycle |
US2920904A (en) * | 1958-05-27 | 1960-01-12 | Doud Mary Hazel | Sit and roll unicycle |
US3024021A (en) * | 1959-01-15 | 1962-03-06 | Bernard L Coplin | Amusement and exercising toy |
US3179409A (en) * | 1962-10-30 | 1965-04-20 | Marino Angelo | Elastic amusement toy |
-
1965
- 1965-07-09 US US470796A patent/US3306626A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1585258A (en) * | 1923-02-08 | 1926-05-18 | Moore Inventions Corp | Pole monocycle |
US2920904A (en) * | 1958-05-27 | 1960-01-12 | Doud Mary Hazel | Sit and roll unicycle |
US3024021A (en) * | 1959-01-15 | 1962-03-06 | Bernard L Coplin | Amusement and exercising toy |
US3179409A (en) * | 1962-10-30 | 1965-04-20 | Marino Angelo | Elastic amusement toy |
Cited By (79)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3368822A (en) * | 1966-06-27 | 1968-02-13 | Kenneth L. Treiber | Rolling fuel transport device |
US3716229A (en) * | 1969-03-31 | 1973-02-13 | Usines Fabelty Sa | Recreational apparatus |
US3604726A (en) * | 1969-06-25 | 1971-09-14 | Int Enterprises Inc | Balance ball for amusement and exercise |
US3862768A (en) * | 1970-10-26 | 1975-01-28 | W England | Rollable fulcrum balancing board recreational and exercise device provided with non-linear stabilization features |
US3895794A (en) * | 1970-10-26 | 1975-07-22 | Will Clarke England | Rollable fulcrum balancing board recreational and exercise device provided with non-linear stabilization features |
US4126326A (en) * | 1976-09-15 | 1978-11-21 | Phillips Marjorie E | Training roll-on ball with balancing supports |
US4109741A (en) * | 1977-07-29 | 1978-08-29 | Gabriel Charles L | Motorized unicycle wheel |
US4235448A (en) * | 1977-12-09 | 1980-11-25 | Brooks Thomas | Skiing simulator |
US4191371A (en) * | 1978-01-16 | 1980-03-04 | Armer Leon Jr | Balancing apparatus |
US4396189A (en) * | 1981-02-26 | 1983-08-02 | Jenkins G William | Exercising machine, skiing teaching machine and skiing simulator |
US4740001A (en) * | 1981-09-14 | 1988-04-26 | Torleumke Keith R | Sprag wheel |
US4438919A (en) * | 1982-03-19 | 1984-03-27 | Israel Gamzo | Mechanical bouncing, rolling and skating apparatus |
US4687198A (en) * | 1986-01-06 | 1987-08-18 | Smith Terry W | Recreational platform |
US5145474A (en) * | 1991-03-12 | 1992-09-08 | Moore Joseph L | Children's apparatus for recreation and for learning world geography |
USD385318S (en) * | 1996-02-07 | 1997-10-21 | Videtto Jeffrey J | Ankle board |
USD405135S (en) * | 1997-06-18 | 1999-02-02 | Scott Richard M | Ankle exercise board |
WO2000075001A1 (en) * | 1999-06-04 | 2000-12-14 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Personal mobility vehicles and methods |
US9442492B2 (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2016-09-13 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US6302230B1 (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2001-10-16 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Personal mobility vehicles and methods |
US6367817B1 (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2002-04-09 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Personal mobility vehicles and methods |
AU2004200265B2 (en) * | 1999-06-04 | 2006-03-30 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Personal mobility vehicles and methods |
US9442491B2 (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2016-09-13 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US9188984B2 (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2015-11-17 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US9411336B2 (en) | 1999-06-04 | 2016-08-09 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US6176817B1 (en) * | 1999-08-24 | 2001-01-23 | Anthony B. Carey | Exercise and therapy device and method of making same |
US6257610B1 (en) * | 2000-02-16 | 2001-07-10 | David F. Plant | Foot-operated propulsion apparatus for wheelchairs and other selected devices |
US9545963B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2017-01-17 | DEKA Products Limited Partnership LLP | Control of a transporter based on attitude |
US20050209072A1 (en) * | 2004-03-19 | 2005-09-22 | Aileen Sheron | Apparatus and method for exercise using an omnidirectional roller |
US7621858B2 (en) | 2004-03-19 | 2009-11-24 | Aileen Sheron | Apparatus and method for exercise using an omnidirectional roller |
US9429955B2 (en) | 2004-09-13 | 2016-08-30 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US9400502B2 (en) | 2004-09-13 | 2016-07-26 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US9459627B2 (en) | 2004-09-13 | 2016-10-04 | Deka Products Limited Partership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US9529365B2 (en) | 2004-09-13 | 2016-12-27 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US9411339B2 (en) | 2004-09-13 | 2016-08-09 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US9442486B2 (en) | 2004-09-13 | 2016-09-13 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Control of a personal transporter based on user position |
US7300392B1 (en) | 2004-10-14 | 2007-11-27 | Curran Kevin P | Balance training apparatus |
US7775952B1 (en) | 2004-10-14 | 2010-08-17 | Balance 360, Llc | Balance training apparatus, and over and under combination |
US20070027010A1 (en) * | 2005-07-28 | 2007-02-01 | Elysia Tsai | Adjustable balance board with freely moveable sphere fulcrum |
US8678985B2 (en) * | 2006-08-10 | 2014-03-25 | E. Michael Mattox | Balance training and exercise device |
US20080039304A1 (en) * | 2006-08-10 | 2008-02-14 | Mattox E Michael | Balance Training and Exercise Device |
US20080064578A1 (en) * | 2006-09-13 | 2008-03-13 | Chin-Chiu Huang | Balance Device Having Height Adjustable Function |
US20120068434A1 (en) * | 2009-05-26 | 2012-03-22 | Seong Jin Park | Step board |
US8357077B2 (en) | 2009-06-26 | 2013-01-22 | Bryce J. Taylor | Physical fitness and rehabilitation apparatus |
US8267845B2 (en) * | 2009-06-26 | 2012-09-18 | Bryce J. Taylor | Physical fitness and rehabilitation apparatus |
US20110111934A1 (en) * | 2009-06-26 | 2011-05-12 | Bryce J. Taylor | Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation Apparatus |
US20100331154A1 (en) * | 2009-06-26 | 2010-12-30 | Bryce J. Taylor | Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation Apparatus |
US8807250B2 (en) * | 2010-03-09 | 2014-08-19 | Shane Chen | Powered single-wheeled self-balancing vehicle for standing user |
US20110220427A1 (en) * | 2010-03-09 | 2011-09-15 | Shane Chen | Powered single-wheeled self-balancing vehicle for standing user |
US9079072B2 (en) | 2011-03-31 | 2015-07-14 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise device |
US9878199B2 (en) | 2011-03-31 | 2018-01-30 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise device |
US9216321B2 (en) * | 2011-03-31 | 2015-12-22 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise device |
US9539465B2 (en) | 2011-03-31 | 2017-01-10 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise device |
US20150273274A1 (en) * | 2011-03-31 | 2015-10-01 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise device |
US10279213B2 (en) | 2011-03-31 | 2019-05-07 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise device |
US9387363B1 (en) * | 2012-07-29 | 2016-07-12 | Nautilus, Inc. | Ball and board balance training device |
US11007421B2 (en) * | 2014-12-22 | 2021-05-18 | John Pfeifer | Snow ski assemblies |
USD882009S1 (en) | 2014-12-22 | 2020-04-21 | John Pfeifer | Snow ski |
US20180207510A1 (en) * | 2014-12-22 | 2018-07-26 | John Pfeifer | Snow Ski Assemblies |
US20160175686A1 (en) * | 2014-12-22 | 2016-06-23 | John Pfeifer | Snow ski assemblies |
USD994812S1 (en) | 2014-12-22 | 2023-08-08 | J&M Sports Enterprises Llc | Snow ski |
US9950241B2 (en) * | 2014-12-22 | 2018-04-24 | John Pfeifer | Snow ski assemblies |
US11786799B2 (en) * | 2014-12-22 | 2023-10-17 | J&M Sports Enterprises Llc | Snow ski assemblies |
US9993685B2 (en) * | 2015-12-19 | 2018-06-12 | Albert Clay Stevens | Push-up device and method of use |
US20170173382A1 (en) * | 2015-12-19 | 2017-06-22 | Albert Clay Stevens | Push-up device and method of use |
US12023285B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2024-07-02 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
US10752243B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2020-08-25 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device control system |
US11794722B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2023-10-24 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
US10908045B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2021-02-02 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
US10926756B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2021-02-23 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
US11679044B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2023-06-20 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
US10220843B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2019-03-05 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device control system |
US11399995B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2022-08-02 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Mobility device |
US10802495B2 (en) | 2016-04-14 | 2020-10-13 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | User control device for a transporter |
US11720115B2 (en) | 2016-04-14 | 2023-08-08 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | User control device for a transporter |
USD843515S1 (en) | 2017-04-11 | 2019-03-19 | Scott C. Agostini | Exercise platform |
USD915248S1 (en) | 2017-05-20 | 2021-04-06 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Set of toggles |
USD876994S1 (en) | 2017-05-20 | 2020-03-03 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Display housing |
USD846452S1 (en) | 2017-05-20 | 2019-04-23 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | Display housing |
US11681293B2 (en) | 2018-06-07 | 2023-06-20 | Deka Products Limited Partnership | System and method for distributed utility service execution |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US3306626A (en) | Occupant-propelled plaything having a single wheel | |
US3188087A (en) | Pivoted combination game board and exercising device | |
US6419586B1 (en) | Multi-functional balance rotary disk | |
US3604726A (en) | Balance ball for amusement and exercise | |
US3586321A (en) | Balancing and exercising device | |
US3895794A (en) | Rollable fulcrum balancing board recreational and exercise device provided with non-linear stabilization features | |
US4905994A (en) | Tilting rotational recreational device | |
US3761084A (en) | Balance board game | |
US3954269A (en) | Indiciaed ball having loose interior weight | |
EP0057206A1 (en) | Ball whirling toy and method of exercise using said toy | |
US3269746A (en) | Balancing and exercising device | |
US3088733A (en) | Riding toy | |
US3730521A (en) | Amusement spinning device | |
US2835492A (en) | Pirouette exerciser | |
US3610625A (en) | Simulated pool game apparatus | |
US3596911A (en) | Endless inclined runway ball and pocket game | |
US3563550A (en) | Body manipulated game | |
US4561656A (en) | Bar riding wheel | |
US3069160A (en) | Rotary toy | |
US3738658A (en) | Disk rotating game | |
US3653663A (en) | Spherical shell game apparatus having internal cups and a freely moveable ball | |
CN105457238A (en) | Standing type human body balance training aid with replaceable groove guide rail | |
CN104474667A (en) | Rotary fitness equipment for exercising strength of legs and arms | |
JPH0316704Y2 (en) | ||
KR20170020333A (en) | A palyground equipment |