Amusement devices inventions 04/08

20080096679 - Sandbox: A sandbox according to the present invention includes a desk having a plurality of legs and defining an open receiving area. The sandbox includes a basin coupled to the desk and extending into the open receiving area, the basin having an area for receiving sand. The basin includes a plurality... Agent: Harshaw Research, Inc.

20080090667 - Manual swing drive mechanism: This invention relates to a manual swing drive mechanism to be mounted on a swing in order to transmit the swinging movement to a person who cannot do it alone, notably a child. Through a hand operated rocking arm, the assisting person transmits a swinging movement to a swaying member... Agent: Charles Ouellet

20080090668 - Sandbox formed from interlocking panels: Panels for assembling a sandbox frame include an elongate A panel and an elongate B panel. Each panel has an end portion terminating in an end edge. The end edge is oriented transverse to the length dimension of the panel. A first cord receiving notch is disposed in the A... Agent: Anthony G. Volini

20080090669 - Portable ride-on bouncing and spinning toy: A ride-on activity device is disclosed, wherein the device includes a seat, a base and a connector for movably connecting the seat relative to the base. The connection between the seat and the base allows multiple degrees of freedom such that the seat is capable of bouncing and rotating relative... Agent: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC

20080081706 - Amusement apparatus with movable floor portion: An amusement apparatus includes at least a pair of interconnected platforms configured to move on a track. A seat may be connected to at least one of the platforms and may include, for example, a support and an immobilization device for immobilizing the user on the support suitable for acting... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20080081707 - Playground slide: A playground slide that is specially designed to provide superior longitudinal strength for load support and superior transverse strength to avoid warping or distortion during outdoor use. The playground slide is formed from plastic by means of a rotational molding process and includes a longitudinally extending upper sliding surface and... Agent: James E. Brunton, Esq.