Abstract: Rotating inclusive play devices are provided. In certain embodiments, a rotating play device includes a stationary base, a rotatable portion, and a speed limiting device that connects the stationary base to the rotatable portion. The speed limiting device illustratively limits a rotational speed of the rotatable portion relative to the stationary base. The rotatable portion may have an elevated outer perimeter that includes recessed and raised portions. The speed limiting device may include a cranking mechanism and/or a piston mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simulator for simulating the movement of a horse comprising: a base; a body portion for receipt of a rider and having a longitudinal axis corresponding to the simulated forward and backward movement of a horse; a first linkage extending between said body portion and said base; a second linkage extending between said body portion; and a mechanism capable of providing vertical and horizontal movement to the longitudinal axis of the body portion. The present invention also relates to a kit of parts for producing the simulator. The simulator is particularly useful as a training aid for people to ride horses, in addition to improving stamina and general fitness.

Abstract: A dry chemical analysis element cartridge includes a box-like cartridge casing in which a plurality of chemical analysis elements are stacked and are taken out through an element take-out port formed at one end of the cartridge casing. The inner dimension of the cartridge casing in the direction of the stack of the chemical analysis elements is smaller than the longitudinal and transverse dimensions of each of the chemical analysis elements.

Abstract: Apparatus to qualify individuals for equine-assisted physical therapy is controlled entirely by a trainer or therapist, thereby regimenting the process for consistent and transferable results. The preferred embodiment includes a rigid frame with a plurality of upright, spaced-apart vertical members, and a rideable body within the frame, preferably suspended from the vertical uprights using multiple springs. At least one handle, rigidly affixed to the rideable body, enables the trainer or therapist to direct the motion of the body with a rider thereon, to determine how the individual will adapt to riding on a living horse, or to train the client with no actual riding experience. The rideable body is horseback shaped, enabling a saddle to be received thereon. The outer surface of the rideable body is also substantially smooth, however, enabling the individual to mount the body in bareback-style, if so desire.

Abstract: Apparatus to qualify individuals for equine-assisted physical therapy is controlled entirely by a trainer or therapist, thereby regimenting the process for consistent and transferable results. The preferred embodiment includes a rigid frame with a plurality of upright, spaced-apart vertical members, and a rideable body within the frame, preferably suspended from the vertical uprights using multiple springs. At least one handle, rigidly affixed to the rideable body, enables the trainer or therapist to direct the motion of the body with a rider thereon, to determine how the individual will adapt to riding on a living horse, or to train the client with no actual riding experience. The rideable body is horseback shaped, enabling a saddle to be received thereon. The outer surface of the rideable body is also substantially smooth, however, enabling the individual to mount the body in bareback-style, if so desire.

Abstract: An amusement apparatus that includes a base, an arm, a seat biasing device and a arm biasing device. The base is configured for placement on to a generally horizontal surface. The arm has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end of the arm is rotatably and pivotally coupled to the base. The distal end of the arm includes a seat. The seat biasing device is coupled to the seat and configured to repeatedly and resiliently contact the surface. The arm biasing device is coupled to a pivot member and the proximal end of the arm. The arm biasing device is configured to upwardly bias the seat of the arm.

Abstract: A play apparatus for children's playgrounds or the like includes a helical spring one end of which is perpendicularly secured to a firm base or ground, and a support member with a seat and a grip is attached to the other end of the helical spring. A base plate is mounted between the base and the helical spring and/or between the support member and the helical spring, wherein the base plate has two grooves with a sector-shaped cross-section corresponding to the cross-section of the helical spring, the grooves being arranged offset and spaced from each other on the level of half of the inclination of the helical spring. A clamping plate which can be clamped against the base plate and also has two grooves corresponding to and arranged opposite of the grooves of the base plate can be clamped against the base plate. The free end of the helical spring is clampable essentially without deformation into the grooves between the base plate and the clamping plate.

Abstract: A recreational appliance with springs (1) is provided with a locking element (2-9) which can be inserted in an anchoring element with a receiving flange (4), whereby a recreational appliance can be locked to the fundament in such a manner that it can be removed after it has been unlocked. The lock is preferably configured to have two lock plates (5) which engage bolt retaining edges (15) in the flange (4), which is provided with a recess (14) in which the locking element (2-9) is inserted. A recreational appliance can then function in the same way as an ordinary permanently ground anchored appliance, but the locking element makes it possible to remove the appliance after it has been unlocked, for area maintenance or repairs, or to avoid damage to the recreational appliance.

Abstract: A playground toy for a seated user, which toy includes a coil spring, the lower end of which spring is fixed to a device for anchoring the toy in the ground and the upper end of which spring is fixed to a three-dimensional structure for supporting the user. The user support includes a rigid reinforcement secured to a connection piece and also includes a stress-distribution piece, preferably frustoconical, at least partially set into a housing or onto a boss of corresponding shape formed in the three-dimensional structure.