US Patent No: 5,865,680

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Kinetic interactive play structure

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Abstract

An interactive play structure is provided for facilitating team-oriented or group interactive play to achieve a common desired effect. The play structure includes a number of play elements disposed at various locations and elevations throughout the play structure. Each play element can be activated or operated by one or more play participants to complete one of several necessary steps in a chain of triggering events resulting in energy being transferred from one play element to the next. The overall completion of the chain of events results in a common desired result or effect, such as a domino-like cascade of various mechanisms, balls, water and/or the like. Play participants achieve the final goal through a collective team effort requiring the coordinated completion of several smaller objectives comprising each necessary step in the chain of triggering events.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Briggs, Rick A Springfield, IL 63 2325

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WHITEWATER WEST INDUSTRIES, LTD. (4)
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OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (3)
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Patent Citation Ranking

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CREATIVE KINGDOMS, LLC (26)
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6,761,637 Method of game play using RFID tracking device 100 2001
7,614,958 Interactive quest game 26 2002
7,500,917 Magical wand and interactive play experience 28 2003
6,967,566 Live-action interactive adventure game 51 2003
7,029,400 Interactive water attraction and quest game 50 2003
7,850,527 Magic-themed adventure game 31 2004
7,445,550 Magical wand and interactive play experience 57 2004
7,488,231 Children's toy with wireless tag/transponder 41 2005
7,878,905 Multi-layered interactive play experience 16 2005
7,524,246 Interactive challenge game systems and methods 13 2006
7,674,184 Interactive water attraction and quest game 14 2006
7,572,191 Interactive water play apparatus and methods 13 2007
7,896,742 Apparatus and methods for providing interactive entertainment 14 2007
8,089,458 Toy devices and methods for providing an interactive play experience 8 2008
8,021,239 Interactive water play apparatus 7 2009
8,226,493 Interactive play devices for water play attractions 5 2010
8,342,929 Systems and methods for interactive game play 0 2010
8,330,284 Wireless charging of electronic gaming input devices 0 2011
8,169,406 Motion-sensitive wand controller for a game 7 2011
8,184,097 Interactive gaming system and method using motion-sensitive input device 5 2011
8,164,567 Motion-sensitive game controller with optional display screen 6 2011
8,248,367 Wireless gaming system combining both physical and virtual play elements 2 2012
8,373,659 Wirelessly-powered toy for gaming 0 2012
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BREWER'S LEDGE, INC. (1)
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HENRY, SCHOOLEY & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. (1)
7,597,630 Water amusement park conveyors 16 2004
 
NELSON, DANIEL W. (1)
6,712,361 Computer game with cars and levers 0 2002
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (4)
6,739,876 Educational play apparatus and system 2 2002
7,060,002 Physical fitness course 4 2002
7,762,901 Water play structures and methods utilizing interchangeable play features and security measures 1 2007
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