Abstract: The mount is installed to the top horizontal segment of the door frame. The swing hangs from the mount by at least two cords. The mount includes two U-shape clamp frames, each having a first leg engaging vertical walls on opposite sides of the door frame top segment, and a second leg telescopically engaged into one another. Reciprocating motion of the two clamps one relative to the other is controlled by an endless screw shaft, the shaft being actuated by a handle. A pair of tilt-controlling arms are provided about the web of the corresponding clamps, adjacent their telescopic legs, to engage the bottom edge of the door frame top segment so as to prevent mount tilt during swinging motion of the swing.

Abstract: A children's swing has an elongated beam with opposite ends and a mid portion providing a seating platform for at least two children. Pivotally attached to the opposite ends of the beam are a pair of rigid rockers, each rocker having an upper end defining hand grips and a lower end defining a foot rest. To use the rocker, the children sit on the beam back to back with their hands and feet on the hand grips and foot rests of the rockers in front of them. When the children rock the rockers in synchronism, the swing will swing to and fro with ever increasing amplitude due to the inertia of the children's limbs and changes in the included angles between the rockers and the beam.

Abstract: A novel mounting bracket for pivotally attaching a glide ride to a playground set superstructure comprises a protective member, and a mounting flange connectable with the protective member for fixedly securing the superstructure between the protective member and the mounting flange. The mounting bracket comprises a sole connection between the glide ride and the superstructure. A pivotal connection between the glide ride and the protective member is formed on the protective member. The protective member is dimensioned for providing a protective clearance around the pivotal connection.

Abstract: A kit for assembling wood legs to form an A-frame to support the end of a cross beam for a children's play gym includes a trapezoidal frame bracket to connect the upper ends of the legs to each other and to the cross beam and a special frame brace for reinforcing that connection which will accommodate a tubular metal cross beam or a cross beam consisting of a single board or a plurality of boards. The frame brace has a generally rectangular top wall and a pair of laterally spaced apart side walls extending down from the top wall at an angle such that the side walls have more or less the same slope as the side edges of the frame bracket. Portions of the frame brace top wall define a first set of holes spaced apart along the longitudinal centerline of the top wall, there being two such holes in the first set and a second set of holes containing at least two holes spaced along the top wall on each side of that centerline.

Abstract: A recreational swing used as a children's toy which incorporates a pronounced bouncing action along with the pendulum motion of a traditional swing. The bouncing swing utilizes an extension device enclosed in and attached to a rigid tube which is fastened to the swing seat. The weight of the child extends the device which gently rebounds as the child swings. The tubular sleeve protects the child from the action of the extension device and also acts as a handle. The swing is suspended by a rope, chain, or cable from an overhead support.

Abstract: A handgrip for attaching to a link chain to shield a user's hand from injury caused by pinching a flesh, comprised of an elongated sleeve having diametrically opposed recesses therein. The recesses being open at their bottoms for the passing of a threaded fastener therethrough and through a link in the chain passing through the sleeve. A nut received in an associated recess and threaded to the threaded fastener.

Abstract: A children's swing includes a rigid, upwardly curved seat which has a planar seating portion and side portions which extend generally perpendicular to the seating portion and define the opposite ends of the seat. A longitudinal channel is present in the underside of the seating portion and passages extend from the opposite ends of the channel to the opposite ends of the seat. A long chain of links extends into the passage at one end of the seat, along the channel and out the passage at the other end of the seat. Interferences are provided in the seat which interfere with the chain links to fix the position of the seat along the chain so that when the opposite ends of the chain are suspended from an overhead support, the seating portion of the seat remains horizontal when the swing is at rest.

Abstract: A toddler swing (10) includes a restraining bar assembly (11) having a cross bar (12) and a lower extension member (13), the restraining bar assembly (11) being positively attached to and releasable from the swing (10). A latch mechanism (19) connects the lower extension member (13) to the seat (14) of the swing (10) by engaging a generally J-shaped hook (25) of the lower extension member (13) with a generally J-shaped catch (21) located beneath the seat (14) of the swing (10) as part of a spring (20). In addition, the restraining bar assembly (11) includes bosses (34) formed on the cross bar (12) of the restraining bar assembly (11) to be received in recesses (38) in the arm rests (16) of the swing (10). Together, the latch mechanism (19) and the bosses (34) positively position and hold the restraining bar assembly (11) in place.

Abstract: A children's swing has an elongated beam with opposite ends and a mid portion providing a seating platform for at least two children. Pivotally attached to the opposite ends of the beam are a pair of rigid rockers, each rocket having an upper end defining hand grips and a lower end defining a foot rest. To use the rocker, the children sit on the beam back with their hands and feet on the hand grips and foot rests of the rockers in front of them. When the children rock the rockers in synchronism, the swing will swing to and fro with ever increasing amplitude due to the inertia of the children's limbs and changes in the included angles between the rockers and the beam.

Abstract: A swing assembly is provided in which low profile side members are used to support a seat member for gliding back and forth movement. The seat member may be rotated between sitting and inclined positions and includes a movable T-bar which is adapted to be pivoted forwardly in order to facilitate movement of an infant into and out of the seat.

Abstract: The ride is capable of raising a rider to a height of thirty feet or more above the ground, and then releasing the rider to swing. It includes a support structure, a support line secured to the support structure at one end, with an opposed end secured to a rider, preferably to an attachment which is worn by a rider. A launch structure is spaced from the support structure and carries a launch line which has an end which is capable of being raised and lowered above the ground, and which is designed to be releasibly attached to the rider attachment to lift a rider from the ground. A release device is located between the launch line and the rider attachment. In operation, the rider attachment with the support line attached is secured to the rider, the launch line is releasibly secured to the attachment, and the launch line is activated to move the rider laterally and upwardly towards the top of the launch structure.

Abstract: An indoor recreational system adapted for use with a door frame is disclosed. The indoor recreational system is provided in component parts and is foldable to reduce storage space when the system is not in use. The recreational system comprises two foldable upright members having a groove on one side adapted to be received about the inwardly facing rib of the door frame and two longitudinal members having slots at each end to be received about the frame rib to prevent lateral movement and a shoulder on each end of longitudinal member to engage and prevent inwardly movement of the upright members.A number of interchangeable recreational devices can be used with the indoor recreational system including a swing seat, an exercise bar, a slide, two exercise rings or a child's safety seat.A method of installation of the indoor recreational system is disclosed to achieve the greatest installed height for the upper longitudinal member.

Abstract: A reinforced swing seat includes a swing seat having a pair of reinforcing members embedded in two opposite end portions of the swing seat, each reinforcing member made of reinforced engineering plastic material and integrally molded and combined with an intermediate strap portion disposed between the two opposite end portions of the seat and each reinforcing member having a plurality of stabilizing stems respectively protruding upwardly and downwardly from the reinforcing member to increase its cross linking and binding with the swing seat also made of plastic material but with lower cost when integrally molded together, thereby providing a swing seat having proper tensile strength and reasonable cost.

Abstract: An apparatus for pendulum motion for balancing at least one person or user in a plane, generally parallel to the ground, is characterized in that an extension for a footrest is carried by the suspension member further from the seat, and the extension of the suspension member is arranged in such a manner that, in the position of equilibrium of the apparatus, despite its connection to a suspension member remote from the seat in question, the footrest for the feet of the user of the seat is placed vertically downward of the means for pivotal connection of the suspension member closest to the seat in question.

Abstract: A simulator for water rides, that has a raft which is moved about such that it approximates the movement of a raft floating along a body of water. The simulator has a theater projection system constructed to display visual images onto a screen located inside a simulator room. The visual images typically being scenes of a rapidly flowing river as seen from the front of a raft floating down the body of water. Within the room is a raft constructed to support an audience while they view the visual images. The raft is surrounded by a pool of water that can have valves or actuators incorporated to create waves and water mist to simulate a river. The raft can be moved within the pool, by displacing the water beneath the raft such that the raft moves in conjunction with the scene depicted on the screen. Water displacement may be induced by a wave created in the pool, or by pushing the water under the raft with actuators or a flexible plate located at the bottom of the pool directly under the raft.

Abstract: A tubular handgrip for attaching to link chain as a sleeve is made by joining a pair of identical semi-circular components around a chain. The mated components each has a post portion which extends transversely through a link in the chain to prevent the grip from slipping along the chain with the two components being mutually adjustable lengthwise to enable the spacing between post portions to be varied as necessary to accept any chain-link length.

Abstract: A baby bouncer apparatus includes a spring which is adapted in use to be suspended from an overhead suspension arrangement, and a harness for holding the baby which is suspended below the spring. The spring comprises an elongate cantilever spring arrangement disposed transverse relative to the overhead suspension and relative to the direction in which load is to be applied. The harness is suspended from respective end regions of the cantilever spring arrangement.

Abstract: A children's swing comprises a generally rectangular strap-like seat having a flat resilient main body and a pair of tubes extending along the underside of said body adjacent to the longitudinal edges thereof. A pair of hangers project from the opposite ends of the tubes, each hanger having a pair of arms which diverge a distance comparable to the spacing of the pair of tubes and parallel end segments which extend from those arms an appreciable distance into the ends of the tubes. A pair of flexible inextensible connector segments are positioned in the pair of tubes and the opposite ends of the connector segments are attached to adjacent ones of the hanger end segments. The connector segments are shorter than the tubes so that these attachments are all recessed into the tubes and only small portions of the hangers project beyond the ends of the seat body, thereby minimizing the changes of the swing causing injury. A method of assembling the seat is also disclosed.

Abstract: A swing apparatus that can be used in many different configurations includes a "seat" portion for supporting a child or other user for swinging travel in a selective variety of paths. The swing includes a frame which supports the seat by one or more flexible or rigid support links for movement in a plurality of paths. The links can be selectively connected to a number of different suspension points on the frame and, similarly, on a number of different connection points on the seat to provide many different configuration or uses to provide multiple paths of travel for the seat.

Abstract: A guard for a swing connection comprised of a hook which hooks through the eye of a connector member includes a pair of rigid shells which are slotted at their edges to provide clearance for the hook and the connector member so that the shells can be clamped to opposite sides of the hook and engaged together edge to edge so as to form an enclosure which completely surrounds the hook and its connection to the connector member. The guard prevents finger injuries due to the pinch point at the connection between the hook and the connector member. It also maintains the relative position of the hook and connector member so that the connector member cannot become disengaged accidentally from the hook. In addition, the guard may be shaped and its exterior surface treated so that the guard adds a decorative element to the swing connection.

Abstract: A protective cover assembly is particularly adapted for a play gym having a horizontal beam member (12), a hanger bracket (15) supported from the beam member (12) and a pair of hanger bars (13 and 14) pivotally depending from the hanger bracket (15) for swinging motion through an angular extent. The protective cover assembly (10) itself utilizes a pair of mirror-image cover caps (55), each of which include a concavo-convex wall (60) that has an outer circumference and a central portion. A collar (63) extends through the central portion of the concavo-convex wall (60), and a peripheral wall (61) is presented from the outer circumference of the concavo-convex wall (60). The peripheral wall (61) is recessed (at 62) along a predetermined circumferential extent.

Abstract: A swing comprises an overhead support, an elongated rigid platform having a longitudinal axis, a pair of mirror-image hangers, first and second spaced-apart pivots pivotally connecting the lower ends of the hangers to opposite ends of the platform substantially on the platform axis, and third and fourth spaced-apart pivots pivotally connecting the upper ends of the hangers to the overhead support, the pivot axis of all of the pivots being parallel to each other and perpendicular to the platform axis and the spacing of the third and fourth pivots being less than that of the first and second pivots.

Abstract: A swing which allows neuromuscular handicapped persons to assume a normal sitting position and to receive good vestibular therapy. The swing has a chair formed by a rigid shell equipped with cushions. The chair is suspended on four ropes which attach to the top edge of the chair back and to the front edges of its sides. The ropes attach at their top ends to a swivel hook mounted on the ceiling or another overhead support. Adjustable head support pads on the back of the chair keep the neck of the occupant from bending unduly and hold the head in place. An adjustable leg support pad on the seat is straddled by the legs of the occupant.

Abstract: An improved bracket support means for pivotally supporting the upper end of a swinging arm used in playground swing equipment, wherein the bracket comprises a pair of spaced apart flanges between which is pivotally supported the upper end of the swinging arm, the upper end of the arm being received in a socket formed in an infill block located between the flanges so that the block and the arm rotate simultaneously, the block being shaped and dimesioned so that there are no gaps or spaces between the flanges into which a child's finger or fingers may enter when the arm is in motion.

Abstract: A saucer-shaped toy is designed to be utilized alternatively as a swing, a water slide and a snow slide. The saucer may be hung from a support when functioning as a swing, while it may be towed behind a boat when operable as a water slide. The saucer shape permits the toy to be used as a sled up on a snow covered surface, and removable runners can be employed to improve its steering capability over snow. When used as a water slide, a removable rudder can be used as well as water spray jets or enhanced aesthetic appeal. An upright steering pole can be attached to the saucer with a stiff spring so as to permit the pole to flexibly move to lessen the likelihood of injury to a user under certain situations.

Abstract: A barrier assembly for swings or similar recreational or exercise equipment is mounted by means of a split-clamp bracket on the top crossbeam extending vertically outward from the beam to prevent the throwing over of swings which would result in a winding up of a flexible suspension strand such as a chain around the crossbeam.

Abstract: A flexible sliding mat may be provided on a floor and used with an exerciser to simulate skating, snow skiing, etc. A user's feet slide from one end to the other end of a sliding surface member of the sliding mat and bear against transverse stop/kick-off edge elements at oppostie ends of the sliding surface member. The stop/kick-off edge elements are displaceable along sliding mat for adjustment of the length of the sliding surface member. Each edge element includes a pair of members including an upper member placed above the sliding mat and a lower member placed below the sliding mat. Each lower member has a flange which extends beyond the longitudinal side of the respective upper member. The upper and lower members are connected by screw bolts and nuts extending through aligned holes at each end of each pair of members.