APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING A ROLLING GAME

An apparatus for facilitating a rolling game. The apparatus comprises a moving member, a shaft, and a connecting member. The moving member moves with a motion. The shaft is held by a user based on gripping a first end portion of the shaft by the user and receives an external action from the user based on the gripping. The connecting member connects the shaft with the moving member, curvedly shaped defining an enclosing space on a second side of the connecting member, and movably receives a portion of the moving member in the enclosing space. The connecting is based on the receiving. The connecting member translates the external action into a movement action for the moving member based on the receiving. The connecting member imparts the movement action on the portion of the moving member. The moving of the moving member with the motion is based on the imparting.

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Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Generally, the present disclosure relates to the field of amusement devices: toys. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus for facilitating a rolling game.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The field of amusement devices: toys is technologically important to several industries, business organizations, and/or individuals. In particular, the use of amusement devices: toys is prevalent for an apparatus for facilitating a rolling game. Conventionally, toys include a stick and a wheel that kids would chase down the road by hitting the wheel with the stick to roll the wheel. The problem with this is safety, there is no safety feature which meant that children would run dangerously behind a wheel (metal or wood) that is out of their control except for a small stick in their hand.

Existing apparatuses for facilitating a rolling game are deficient with regard to several aspects. For instance, current technologies do not provide a mechanism to allow a user full control of the wheel and therefore the user can stop the momentum at any time.

Therefore, there is a need for an improved apparatus for facilitating a rolling game that may overcome one or more of the above-mentioned problems and/or limitations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form, that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this summary intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter's scope.

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for facilitating a rolling game, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus may include a moving member configured to be moved with at least one motion. Further, the moving member may be circularly shaped. Further, the moving member may include a traction surface peripherally extending around the moving member. Further, the traction surface interfaces with a surface for traversing the moving member in at least one position relative to the surface on the surface based on the at least one motion of the moving member. Further, the apparatus may include a shaft extending between a first end and a second end. Further, the shaft may include a first end portion at the first end and a second end portion at the second end. Further, the shaft may be configured to be held by a user based on gripping the first end portion by the user. Further, the shaft may be configured for receiving at least one external action from the user based on the gripping. Further, the apparatus may include a connecting member configured for connecting the shaft with the moving member. Further, the second end portion of the shaft may be coupled to a first side of the connecting member. Further, the connecting member may be curvedly shaped defining an enclosing space on a second side of the connecting member. Further, the second side opposes the first side. Further, the connecting member may be configured for movably receiving at least a portion of the moving member in the enclosing space. Further, the connecting may be based on the receiving. Further, the connecting member may be configured for translating the at least one external action into at least one movement action for the moving member based on the receiving of the at least one external action. Further, the connecting member may be configured for imparting the at least one movement action on at least the portion of the moving member. Further, the moving of the moving member with the at least one motion may be based on the imparting.

Further disclosed herein is an apparatus for facilitating a rolling game, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus may include a moving member configured to be moved with at least one motion. Further, the moving member may be circularly shaped. Further, the moving member may include a traction surface peripherally extending around the moving member. Further, the traction surface interfaces with a surface for traversing the moving member in at least one position relative to the surface on the surface based on the at least one motion of the moving member. Further, the apparatus may include a shaft extending between a first end and a second end. Further, the shaft may include a first end portion at the first end and a second end portion at the second end. Further, the shaft may be configured to be held by a user based on gripping the first end portion by the user. Further, the shaft may be configured for receiving at least one external action from the user based on the gripping. Further, the second end portion configured to be extendably retracted between an original position and at least one extended position for increasingly decreasing a length of the shaft defined between the first end and the second end. Further, the apparatus may include a connecting member configured for connecting the shaft with the moving member. Further, the second end portion of the shaft may be coupled to a first side of the connecting member. Further, the connecting member may be curvedly shaped defining an enclosing space on a second side of the connecting member. Further, the second side opposes the first side. Further, the connecting member may be configured for movably receiving at least a portion of the moving member in the enclosing space. Further, the connecting may be based on the receiving. Further, the connecting member may be configured for translating the at least one external action into at least one movement action for the moving member based on the receiving of the at least one external action. Further, the connecting member may be configured for imparting the at least one movement action on at least the portion of the moving member. Further, the moving of the moving member with the at least one motion may be based on the imparting.

Both the foregoing summary and the following detailed description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly, the foregoing summary and the following detailed description should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the applicants. The applicants retain and reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.

Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus 100 for facilitating a rolling game, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the shaft 102, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the connecting member 104, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the moving member 106, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the connecting member 104, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the connecting member 104, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the coupling element 702, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an apparatus 800 for facilitating a rolling game, in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim limitation found herein and/or issuing here from that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims found herein and/or issuing here from. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of apparatus for facilitating a rolling game, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

Overview:

The present describes an apparatus for facilitating a rolling game. Further, the disclosed apparatus may be designed to encourage individuals for running outside. The apparatus includes a simple shaft with a handle. Further, the shaft may be connected to a small ring configured for holding a plastic wheel. Further, the apparatus works when a user runs with the apparatus by holding the shaft and attempts to keep the wheel moving in an upright position. Further, the apparatus works by momentum (motion). Further, the apparatus may be used for providing mobility and cognitive training to the user through obstacle courses with ramps that may be designed to test the skills of the user. Further, a large population finds outdoor activities boring and monotonous. The apparatus may be designed to get young individuals outside doing more physical activities which may help reduce the problem of obesity which is straining the National Health Service (or NHS) and medical bodies around the world. Further, in a basic form, the apparatus may include a shaft (or stick) and a wheel attached by a ring that may be at the bottom of the shaft. The shaft may include a rubber hand grip. Further, the shaft may be retractable like an umbrella or a retractable cup. The length of the shaft may be similar to the length of a golf club. Further, in some embodiments, the ring at the bottom sits at a 90-degree angle and has a small space so a plastic wheel around 13 inches in diameter may be securely attached to the shaft. Further, the ring may be 6 inches in diameter. Further, the diameter of the wheel may vary to accommodate younger customers. Further, the shaft may be 36 inches in total, the hand grip may be about 8 inches and the rest of the shaft may be 28 inches in length. Further, the ring at the bottom may be 6 inches in diameter and the wheel may be 13 inches in diameter. The wheel may be around 1.5 inches thick but hollow inside like a tire. Further, the ring may open and lock so the user may remove or change the wheel. Further, the wheel may be free to move around without any hindrances. The shaft may be retractable and detractable. Further, the detracted shaft may be stored across inside the inner part of the wheel. Further, a C-clip may be added to the ring at the bottom to remove the wheel when needed. Further, a female screw may be added to the ring. Further, the C-clip may allow the user to change or remove the wheel from the ring when needed. Further, in some embodiments, the dimensions of the ring may be 6 inches in diameter. The ring may be made of plastic. The shaft may include a screw that may engage with the female screw to removably connect the shaft with the ring. Further, the ring may include a screw top (coupling element) for the shaft. Further, the shaft may include a screw end (coupling element) that screws into the ring at the bottom (second end) of the shaft.

Further, the present disclosure describes an apparatus comprising a shaft with a rubber handle, a ring with an open screw, and a wheel.

Further, the present disclosure describes an apparatus comprising a ring attached to a lower end of the stick. Further, the wheel rotates within the ring. Further, the apparatus includes a rubber hand grip for allowing a user to hold the stick. Further, the wheel has an angled edge (surface profile) to reduce the upright positioning of the wheel thus allowing the user constantly control the wheel via the stick to keep the wheel upright while the wheel is rolling on the surface.

Further, the present disclosure describes a rolling game using the apparatus. Further, the game includes obstacle courses with ramps designed to test the skills of the user in using the apparatus.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus 100 for facilitating a rolling game, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus 100 may include a moving member 106 configured to be moved with at least one motion. Further, the moving member 106 may include a wheel. Further, the wheel may be an annular body, etc. Further, the annular body may be a hollow annular body. Further, the at least one motion may include at least one of a rotating motion, a wobbling motion, a translation motion, etc. Further, the moving member 106 may be circularly shaped. Further, the moving member 106 may include a traction surface 406, as shown in FIG. 4, peripherally extending around the moving member 106. Further, the traction surface 406 interfaces with a surface for traversing the moving member 106 in at least one position relative to the surface on the surface based on the at least one motion of the moving member 106. Further, the traversing may include rolling, moving, sliding, etc. Further, the traction surface 406 interfaces with the surface based on the at least one position of the moving member 106. Further, the at least one position may include an upright position of the moving member 106. Further, the moving member 106 may be substantially perpendicular to the surface in the upright position. Further, the surface may include a ground surface, etc. Further, the traversing of the moving member 106 on the surface in the upright position based on the moving of the moving member 106 with the at least one motion constitutes the rolling game.

Further, the apparatus 100 may include a shaft 102 extending between a first end 202, as shown in FIG. 2, and a second end 204, as shown in FIG. 2. Further, the shaft 102 may include a stick. Further, the shaft 102 may include a first end portion 206, as shown in FIG. 2, at the first end 202 and a second end portion 208, as shown in FIG. 2, at the second end 204. Further, the shaft 102 may be configured to be held by a user based on gripping the first end portion 206 by the user. Further, the user may be an individual. Further, the shaft 102 may be configured for receiving at least one external action from the user based on the gripping. Further, the at least one external action may include a pushing action, a pulling action, a twisting action, a tilting action, etc.

Further, the apparatus 100 may include a connecting member 104 configured for connecting the shaft 102 with the moving member 106. Further, the connecting member 104 may include a ring. Further, the second end portion 208 of the shaft 102 may be coupled to a first side 302, as shown in FIG. 3, of the connecting member 104. Further, the connecting member 104 may be curvedly shaped defining an enclosing space 306, as shown in FIG. 3, on a second side 304, as shown in FIG. 3, of the connecting member 104. Further, the second side 304 opposes the first side 302. Further, the connecting member 104 may be configured for movably receiving at least a portion of the moving member 106 in the enclosing space 306. Further, the connecting may be based on the receiving. Further, the connecting member 104 may be configured for translating the at least one external action into at least one movement action for the moving member 106 based on the receiving of the at least one external action. Further, the connecting member 104 may be configured for imparting the at least one movement action on at least the portion of the moving member 106. Further, the connecting member 104 may be configured for interfacing with the moving member 106 based on the movably receiving. Further, the imparting of the at least one movement action may be based on the interfacing of the connecting member 104 with the moving member 106. Further, the at least one motion corresponds to the at least one movement action. Further, the at least one movement action may include a pushing action, a nudging action, a tilting action, etc. Further, the moving of the moving member 106 with the at least one motion may be based on the imparting.

Further, in some embodiments, the connecting member 104 may be continuously curved.

Further, in an embodiment, the connecting member 104 may be discontinuously curved for defining an opening 502, as shown in FIG. 5, leading into the enclosing space 306. Further, in some embodiments, the connecting member 104 may be configured for removably receiving at least the portion of the moving member 106 in the enclosing space 306 through the opening 502.

Further, in an embodiment, the connecting member 104 may be a C-clip with a closing member 602 for openably closing the opening, as shown in FIG. 6.

Further, in some embodiments, the moving member 106 may include an annular body 402, as shown in FIG. 4, defining a central interior space 404, as shown in FIG. 4.

Further, in some embodiments, the traction surface 406 may be associated with a surface profile. Further, the surface profile of the traction surface 406 may be a convex surface profile. Further, the traction surface 406 randomly transitions the moving member 106 from the at least one position to at least one random position in relation to the surface based on the at least one motion and the surface profile. Further, the moving member 106 does not traverse in the at least one random position on the surface. Further, the rolling game may include preventing the moving member 106 from transitioning from the at least one position to the at least one random position during the traversing. Further, the moving member 106 may be substantially parallel to the surface in the at least one random position. Further, the surface profile corresponds to an angled edge around the moving member.

Further, in some embodiments, the first end portion 206 may include a handle 210, as shown in FIG. 2. Further, the gripping of the first end portion 206 may include gripping the handle 210.

Further, in some embodiments, the second end portion 208 may be configured to be extendably retracted between an original position and at least one extended position for increasingly decreasing a length of the shaft 102 defined between the first end 202 and the second end 204.

Further, in some embodiments, the second end portion 208 of the shaft 102 may be removably coupled to the first side 302 of the connecting member 104 using a coupling element 702, as shown in FIG. 7. Further, a first part of the coupling element 702 may be comprised in the second end portion 208 and a second part of the coupling element 702 may be comprised on the first side 302 of the connecting member 104. Further, the first element may be disengagedly engageable to the second element for removably coupling the second end portion 208 to the first side 302 of the connecting member 104.

Further, in some embodiments, the connecting member 104 extends away from the second end portion 208 of the shaft 102.

Further, in some embodiments, a plane parallel to the connecting member 104 may be perpendicular to an axial axis of the shaft 102.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the shaft 102, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the connecting member 104, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the moving member 106, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the connecting member 104, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the connecting member 104, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the coupling element 702, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an apparatus 800 for facilitating a rolling game, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus 800 may include a moving member 806 configured to be moved with at least one motion. Further, the moving member 806 may be circularly shaped. Further, the moving member 806 may include a traction surface peripherally extending around the moving member 806. Further, the traction surface interfaces with a surface for traversing the moving member 806 in at least one position relative to the surface on the surface based on the at least one motion of the moving member 806.

Further, the apparatus 800 may include a shaft 802 extending between a first end and a second end. Further, the shaft 802 may include a first end portion at the first end and a second end portion at the second end. Further, the shaft 802 may be configured to be held by a user based on gripping the first end portion by the user. Further, the shaft 802 may be configured for receiving at least one external action from the user based on the gripping. Further, the second end portion configured to be extendably retracted between an original position and at least one extended position for increasingly decreasing a length of the shaft 802 defined between the first end and the second end.

Further, the apparatus 800 may include a connecting member 804 configured for connecting the shaft 802 with the moving member 806. Further, the second end portion of the shaft 802 may be coupled to a first side of the connecting member 804. Further, the connecting member 804 may be curvedly shaped defining an enclosing space on a second side of the connecting member 804. Further, the second side opposes the first side. Further, the connecting member 804 may be configured for movably receiving at least a portion of the moving member 806 in the enclosing space. Further, the connecting may be based on the receiving. Further, the connecting member 804 may be configured for translating the at least one external action into at least one movement action for the moving member 806 based on the receiving of the at least one external action. Further, the connecting member 804 may be configured for imparting the at least one movement action on at least the portion of the moving member 806. Further, the moving of the moving member 806 with the at least one motion may be based on the imparting.

Further, in some embodiments, the connecting member 804 may be continuously curved. Further, in some embodiments, the connecting member 804 may be discontinuously curved for defining an opening leading into the enclosing space.

Further, in an embodiment, the connecting member 804 may be configured for removably receiving at least the portion of the moving member 806 in the enclosing space through the opening.

Further, in an embodiment, the connecting member 804 may be a C-clip with a closing member for openably closing the opening.

Further, in some embodiments, the moving member 806 may include an annular body defining a central interior space.

Further, in some embodiments, the traction surface may be associated with a surface profile. Further, the surface profile of the traction surface may be a convex surface profile. Further, the traction surface randomly transitions the moving member 806 from the at least one position to at least one random position in relation to the surface based on the at least one motion and the surface profile. Further, the moving member 806 does not traverse in the at least one random position on the surface.

Further, in some embodiments, the first end portion may include a handle. Further, the gripping of the first end portion may include gripping the handle.

Although the present disclosure has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Claims

1. An apparatus for facilitating a rolling game, the apparatus comprising:

a moving member configured to be moved with at least one motion, wherein the moving member is circularly shaped, wherein the moving member comprises a traction surface peripherally extending around the moving member, wherein the traction surface interfaces with a surface for traversing the moving member in at least one position relative to the surface on the surface based on the at least one motion of the moving member;
a shaft extending between a first end and a second end, wherein the shaft comprises a first end portion at the first end and a second end portion at the second end, wherein the shaft is configured to be held by a user based on gripping the first end portion by the user, wherein the shaft is configured for receiving at least one external action from the user based on the gripping; and
a connecting member configured for connecting the shaft with the moving member, wherein the second end portion of the shaft is coupled to a first side of the connecting member, wherein the connecting member is curvedly shaped defining an enclosing space on a second side of the connecting member, wherein the second side opposes the first side, wherein the connecting member is configured for: movably receiving at least a portion of the moving member in the enclosing space, wherein the connecting is based on the receiving; translating the at least one external action into at least one movement action for the moving member based on the receiving of the at least one external action; imparting the at least one movement action on at least the portion of the moving member, wherein the moving of the moving member with the at least one motion is further based on the imparting.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the connecting member is continuously curved.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the connecting member is discontinuously curved for defining an opening leading into the enclosing space.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the connecting member is further configured for removably receiving at least the portion of the moving member in the enclosing space through the opening.

5. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the connecting member is a C-clip with a closing member for openably closing the opening.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the moving member comprises an annular body defining a central interior space.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the traction surface is associated with a surface profile, wherein the surface profile of the traction surface is a convex surface profile, wherein the traction surface randomly transitions the moving member from the at least one position to at least one random position in relation to the surface based on the at least one motion and the surface profile, wherein the moving member does not traverse in the at least one random position on the surface.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first end portion comprises a handle, wherein the gripping of the first end portion comprises gripping the handle.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second end portion is configured to be extendably retracted between an original position and at least one extended position for increasingly decreasing a length of the shaft defined between the first end and the second end.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second end portion of the shaft is removably coupled to the first side of the connecting member using a coupling element, wherein a first part of the coupling element is comprised in the second end portion and a second part of the coupling element is comprised on the first side of the connecting member, wherein the first element is disengagedly engageable to the second element for removably coupling the second end portion to the first side of the connecting member.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the connecting member extends away from the second end portion of the shaft.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein a plane parallel to the connecting member is perpendicular to an axial axis of the shaft.

13. An apparatus for facilitating a rolling game, the apparatus comprising:

a moving member configured to be moved with at least one motion, wherein the moving member is circularly shaped, wherein the moving member comprises a traction surface peripherally extending around the moving member, wherein the traction surface interfaces with a surface for traversing the moving member in at least one position relative to the surface on the surface based on the at least one motion of the moving member;
a shaft extending between a first end and a second end, wherein the shaft comprises a first end portion at the first end and a second end portion at the second end, wherein the shaft is configured to be held by a user based on gripping the first end portion by the user, wherein the shaft is configured for receiving at least one external action from the user based on the gripping, wherein the second end portion configured to be extendably retracted between an original position and at least one extended position for increasingly decreasing a length of the shaft defined between the first end and the second end; and
a connecting member configured for connecting the shaft with the moving member, wherein the second end portion of the shaft is coupled to a first side of the connecting member, wherein the connecting member is curvedly shaped defining an enclosing space on a second side of the connecting member, wherein the second side opposes the first side, wherein the connecting member is configured for: movably receiving at least a portion of the moving member in the enclosing space, wherein the connecting is based on the receiving; translating the at least one external action into at least one movement action for the moving member based on the receiving of the at least one external action; imparting the at least one movement action on at least the portion of the moving member, wherein the moving of the moving member with the at least one motion is further based on the imparting.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the connecting member is continuously curved.

15. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the connecting member is discontinuously curved for defining an opening leading into the enclosing space.

16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the connecting member is further configured for removably receiving at least the portion of the moving member in the enclosing space through the opening.

17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the connecting member is a C-clip with a closing member for openably closing the opening.

18. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the moving member comprises an annular body defining a central interior space.

19. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the traction surface is associated with a surface profile, wherein the surface profile of the traction surface is a convex surface profile, wherein the traction surface randomly transitions the moving member from the at least one position to at least one random position in relation to the surface based on the at least one motion and the surface profile, wherein the moving member does not traverse in the at least one random position on the surface.

20. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first end portion comprises a handle, wherein the gripping of the first end portion comprises gripping the handle.

Patent History
Publication number: 20240293756
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 1, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 5, 2024
Inventor: Ged Aberton Celsus Alexander (Winchester)
Application Number: 18/115,785
Classifications
International Classification: A63H 33/02 (20060101); A63B 60/06 (20060101);