Abstract: A locomotion system for use with a virtual environment technology includes a platform configured to support a user, a harness support assembly coupled to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and a safety harness configured to be worn by the user. The harness support assembly includes a support halo positioned above the platform and extending about a vertical central axis. The safety harness includes an interface structure moveably coupled to the support halo.

Abstract: One variation of a conductive construction tape for electrifying a stack of bricks in a studded-brick building system includes: a tape substrate defining a first linear array of perforations that each define a circular cross-section configured to receive a stud extending from a brick in the studded-brick building system and offset from an adjacent perforation in the linear array by a standard stud offset distance between studs extending from the brick; and a conductive tape layer applied over the tape substrate; an electrically-conductive material extending along the first linear array of perforations and cooperating with the tape substrate to define a total nominal thickness less than a thickness of the studded building brick; wherein the perforated conductive tape is configured to transiently install horizontally between bricks in the stack of bricks to communicate electrical current laterally across the stack of bricks.

Abstract: An arbor trap apparatus for use with a counterweight rigging system having at least one counterweight arbor. The apparatus may include a trap housing for attachment to a support structure, and at least one catch blade for attachment to the counterweight arbor. The catch blade may enter the trap housing as the counterweight arbor moves generally towards the trap housing, and the trap housing may engage the catch blade to prevent the counterweight arbor from moving generally away from the trap housing. The trap housing may transfer load from the counterweight arbor to the support structure and prevent a runaway.

Abstract: A motion simulator capable of being manufactured to have a small size so that an occupied area can be reduced, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simulation device having a replaceable sensory module, which comprises: a first platform for performing a translational motion with reference to a first three-dimensional coordinate axis; a second platform which is coupled to the first platform and performs a rotational motion with reference to at least one axis among second three-dimensional coordinate axes; and a sensory module coupled to the second platform and arranged to support a user to enable the user to sense a motion provided by the first and second platforms.

Abstract: Embodiments described provide an integrated hand-held catch net apparatus including a multi-axis sensor in electrical communication with a microcontroller and memory module to provide a plurality of colored light schemes and pre-programmed sounds/songs in responds to movement and tilting of the apparatus. Further included is a light toy figurine releasably attached to the catch net assembly to simulate capture both a fish or insect.

Abstract: A collapsible swing frame for supporting a child receiving receptacle includes first and second support members, and upper swing mechanism, and a cross-brace pivotally coupled between the first and second support members. Preferably, the collapsible swing frame is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. Preferably, the cross-brace provides a rigid and substantially supportive connection between the first and second support members.

Abstract: A light absorbing configuration for a venue in which images are projected to a display screen located at or near a front of the venue, may comprise a light absorbing structure deployed on one or more front portions on one or more of a ceiling, side walls, or a floor of the venue. The light absorbing structure comprises grooves formed at least in part by a first type of light reflective surfaces configured to receive a portion of light rays directly reflected off the display screen and a second type of light reflective surfaces configured to receive light rays reflected off the first type of light reflective surfaces.

Abstract: The disclosed device is based on the Thompson submachine gun. The disclosed device is specifically designed to only fire blanks, or a firearm cartridge that contains gunpowder but no bullet, shot, or projectile. Blanks can be fired in fully automatic fashion, just as a standard machine gun. Numerous features are disclosed that prevent the disclosed device from being modified to fire live cartridges. The result is a blank-firing device with the appearance of a genuine firearm, while being unable to fire live cartridges, and thus not regulated by state or federal laws, or regulations to possess, use, and/or transfer.

Abstract: This invention is a relative motion amusement ride comprising having an inner compartment with a rider's area, a rotational drive and vertical drive attached to the inner compartment, a set of light panels disposed along an inner wall of the rider's compartment and along the perimeter of the rider's area; a light panel controller in communications with a database of images and computer readable instructions for displaying images on the set of light panels and door light panel wherein such display is cooperatively associated with the motion of the rider's compartment to coordinating the physical movement of the inner compartment and the image on the light panels to provide relative motion to the rider; an inner speaker for providing audio information in the rider's area wherein the audio information is coordinated the physical movement of the inner compartment and the image on the light panels.

Abstract: An activity frame comprising a first or outer ring mounted between a pair of opposed bearings in a opposed pair of supports, for example upstanding members of a frame, the first bearings having a having a first common axis; a second or middle ring mounted between opposed bearings on the first ring, the bearings having a second common axis orthogonal to the first common axis; a third or inner ring mounted between opposed bearings on the second ring, the bearings having a third common axis orthogonal to the second axis provided with demountable restraining means to limit the movement of two or more of the rings and demountable bars to fix one or more of the rings to the frame or other fixed object.

Abstract: Provided herein is a fairground ride, such as a ghost train or dark ride attraction, having a vehicle including a chassis and a passenger seat for passengers. The vehicle further includes a hexapod drive set on the chassis and a rotary table connected to the hexapod drive, whereby the passenger seat is swivel-mounted on the rotary table.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carousel that is supported by a rotary plate controlled by a control mechanism (20). The mechanism (20) comprises: means for restraining said rotary plate (10) which are controlled in two states, a restrained state and a released state, said means being suitable for providing, in said restrained state, a rotational restraint of said rotary plate (10), and for allowing, in said released state, a free rotation of said rotary plate (10), and a device (36) for controlling said restraint means that is suitable for driving, on command, said restraint means into said released state, said restraint means being in the restrained state by default.

Abstract: A magnetic block toy includes: a block body having, on outer surfaces thereof, coupling sections and non-coupling sections; and disk magnets provided inside the coupling sections in the block body. The block body includes magnet-holding portions where the disk magnets are arranged along the coupling sections and held in a circumferentially rotatable manner. Length of at least one side of the block body is equal to or longer than 30 millimeters and shorter than 40 millimeters. Only the coupling sections are provided with labels indicative of being capable of coupling to a coupling target. In the coupling sections, stepped portions are formed so that at least part of an outer-edge portion of each coupling section protrudes.

Abstract: A dispenser for a flotation device in accordance with present embodiments may include a housing comprising an aperture. The dispenser may also include a plurality of flotation devices positioned in the housing; and a base positioned in the housing and supporting the plurality of flotation devices, wherein the base is configured to move relative to the housing to move the plurality of flotation devices jointly to position at least one flotation device adjacent to the aperture to permit removal of the at least one flotation device from the housing via the aperture.

Abstract: An infant support structure is disclosed. The infant support structure includes a support base to support the infant support structure on a supporting surface. The infant support structure also includes a seat supported by the support base at a distance above the supporting surface, a lift mechanism configured to selectively impart vertical movement to the seat, and a rotation mechanism configured to, independently of the lift mechanism, rotate the seat about a pivot point. The lift mechanism is configured to allow rotational movement to be imparted to the seat while the seat is undergoing vertical movement.

Abstract: A mechanical spinning toy provides a rectangular body, with a cylindrical handle protruding perpendicularly from the center of each long side. The handles provide an axis of rotation for a swing, with two arms extending down the long sides of the body and terminating in a plate with a narrow clearance from the end of the body. The swing rotates easily around the axis of the handles in a 360° arc. An aperture extends longitudinally through the centerline of the body, containing a cylindrical stopper head. A simple mechanism causes the stopper head to protrude a short distance from one end of the body or the other, and may be retracted with a quick twist of the user's wrists or a quick press of the user's thumb. This enables the swing to continue rotating around the body.

Abstract: A dynamic multidirectional film watching system, comprising: a film watching system base; a motor arranged on the film watching system base; a film watching platform base fixedly arranged on the film watching system base; a film watching platform arranged in a rolling arrangement on the film watching platform base and comprising a plurality of rows of seats; a roller arranged on a rotation shaft of the motor; a transmission cable with one end arranged on the roller and the other end fixedly arranged on the film watching platform; and an incomplete spherical screen vertically arranged on the film watching system base, and an opening thereof facing the film watching platform. A bottom of a film watching platform is arranged in a rolling arrangement on the film watching platform base to provide audience with more dynamic and multidirectional film watching experiences.

Abstract: Various embodiments of load carrying systems comprise a load supporting frame comprising three or more connection points and an associated set of lifts configured which define six separate triangles defining separate planes configured to brace against surge, sway and yaw with respect to a support frame, such as unintended or unwanted surge, sway and yaw, while allowing intended and/or desired surge, sway and yaw.

Abstract: A single-side-clamped slide has a slide body and a fixing assembly. The fixing assembly has a connecting rod mounted on the slide body, and at least one clamping unit. Each clamping unit has a hook and an abutter mounted through and screwed with the hook. When in use, the clamping unit is mounted around a rear side of a tread of an open riser stairway, and abuts downward against a top surface of the tread. Then, the abutter is rotated until tightly abutting upward against a bottom of the tread, such that the clamping unit and the abutter securely clamp the tread. Therefore, the fixing assembly can be stably connected to the tread even though only clamping the rear side of the tread. In addition, the slide can be adapted to treads with different front-rear lengths since the fixing assembly only clamps one single side of the tread.