Pogo ball

Abstract

An amusement device that includes an elastic ball, a rigid, generally rectangular platform surrounding the ball so as to give the ball a figure eight appearance, an elongated elastic handle extending upwardly from the center of the ball, and a plurality of straps releasably securing the handle to the platform. The handle includes an upper section, a lower section, and a bar extending generally horizontally outwardly from the upper section of the handle. The bar may be grasped by a person while bouncing on the ball. The handle and the ball are made from an elastic material such as rubber.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed toward an amusement device that allows a person to bounce using a ball and more particularly, toward a device that allows a person to bounce freely in a controlled manner without undue restraint. [0002] Children of all ages enjoy the weightless feel of bouncing. For example, pogo sticks, trampolines, and moon bouncers, all amuse children of various ages because the child is able to bounce in the air, seemingly without restraint. A traditional pogo stick, however, is somewhat rigid and does not provide a very elastic movement. Moon bouncers are a favorite among younger children however they are rather large so that individuals tend not to own them. They are more often rented or found at fairs, amusement parks, or the like. While trampolines are often owned by individuals, they are rather large and are not easily portable. [0003] Various types of smaller, very elastic amusement devices are known. For example, U.S. Pa...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide an amusement device that is easier to use but also provides the excitement of bouncing on a ball.

[0009] It is a further object of the present invention to provide an amusement device that allows the user to bounce in a controlled manner and which increases the user's confidence and performance.

Problems solved by technology

A traditional pogo stick, however, is somewhat rigid and does not provide a very elastic movement.

While trampolines are often owned by individuals, they are rather large and are not easily portable.

This makes it somewhat difficult to use and can create a potentially dangerous situation.

Again, however, this action may be dangerous because of the limited control as the person has nothing to hold on to as he or she is jumping.

The apparatus is also difficult to use for many people.

However, the ball is essentially encased by the frame thereby limiting the expansion and movement of the ball so that the ball cannot move as freely when a person is bouncing thereon.

The rigid handle also makes the devices somewhat uncomfortable to use as it does not absorb the shock from the bouncing ball but, rather, transfers it to the arms and upper body of the person using the same.

The rigid handle itself can also potentially cause injury to the person using the device if he or she should fall on the same.

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