Patent · US Expired

Playground equipment comprising upright posts

US6095950A · kind A · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 20, 1998
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2208/12
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

To stimulate and engage children, especially older children, playground equipment is disclosed which provides a suitable challenge, by consisting of three columns which are arranged in a triangular cross-sectional form which tapers inwardly. The columns are assembled with connection tubes at the top and possibly also further down to provide a stable and very strong construction which supports various accessories elements such as ropes, climbing walls, cross-beams, etc. A spherical assembly bracket with through holes is mounted on a column and used in the assembly and suspension of the accessory elements.

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