Light up bouncing apparatus

• US 20070042874A1
• Filed: 08/19/2005
• Published: 02/22/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Flybar, Inc.
• Original Assignee: J.M. Originals, Inc.
• Inventors: Samore, Douglas, Jargowsky, Myrna, Arginsky, Irwin
• Granted Patent: US 7,381,165 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/77
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0087 of the piston-cylinder type using hydraulic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0083
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/05 Linearly-compressed elements A63B21/028 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/12 specially adapted for children
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/74 with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 25/08 Hopping-sticks, e.g. pogo sticks ; Hopping apparatus with a single resilient support devices for balloon jumping A63B5/166
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pogo stick structure, more particularly, a pogo stick comprising a housing unit, foot support plate, piston, spring mechanism, and handlebars. The external portion of the housing unit includes a plurality of LED lights that light in accordance with the piston impinging the ground. LED lights displayed on the housing may be of different colors and may be arranged in a multitude of ways. Furthermore, the displayed LED lights may light in different patterns and at different times as a result of an electronic processing unit. A foam layer may cover the housing and protect the lights from accidental damage.

Claims

1. A light up pogo stick, comprising:

a housing unit including a spring mechanism and having first and second ends;

a foot support plate attached to the first end of the housing unit;

a piston coupled to the spring mechanism and capable of extension and retraction relative to the first end of the housing unit;

at least one handlebar attached to the second end of the housing unit;

a plurality of lights disposed on the housing unit between the first and second ends; and

a controlling unit operatively connected to the plurality of lights for turning the lights on and off by impingement of the piston on the ground.

2. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, wherein:

the housing unit comprises a shell substantially surrounding the spring mechanism; and

the plurality of lights are disposed on the shell.

3. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, wherein:

the housing unit comprises a pair of housing support members; and

the plurality of lights are arranged on the pair of housing support members.

4. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, further comprising a themed representation disposed adjacent to the handlebars and the second end of the housing unit, the themed representation including at least some of the lights thereon.

5. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of lights are arranged in a spiral pattern.

6. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of lights is arranged at least one row.

7. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, wherein the lights illuminate as a result of the impingement of the piston on the ground.

8. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, wherein the lights illuminate as a result of an absence of the impingement on the ground by the piston.

9. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, wherein the controller includes a switching unit and an electronic processing unit electrically coupled to the switching unit, the electronic processing unit being programmable for different lighting combinations or patterns.

10. A light up pogo stick as in claims 9, wherein the lights are programmed for an exercise routine or a game.

11. A light up pogo stick as in claim 1, wherein the lights comprise light emitting diodes.

12. A light up pogo stick as in claim 11, wherein the lights are different colors.

13. A light up pogo stick as in claim 12, wherein the electronic processing unit lights the LEDs in predetermined color schemes.

14. A pogo stick structure, comprising:

a housing unit containing a spring mechanism and having first and second ends;

a foot support plate attached to the first end of the housing unit;

a piston coupled to the spring mechanism, the piston being operable to extend and retract relative to the first end of the housing unit;

at least one handlebar attached to the second end of the housing unit;

a controller disposed within the housing unit and having wires extending from the controller through a hole in the housing unit, the wires running along at least part of an exterior surface of the housing unit;

a plurality of lights electrically coupled to the controller by the wires; and

a foam covering at least partly enclosing the exterior surface of the housing unit, the foam covering concealing the wires.

15. The pogo stick structure of claim 14, wherein the foam covering includes a plurality of holes therein, the plurality of holes aligning with the plurality of lights so that the lights are at least partly uncovered.

16. The pogo stick structure of claim 15, wherein the controller is disposed within the second end of the housing unit.

17. The pogo stick structure of claim 14, wherein the lights are disposed on the exterior surface of the housing.

18. A pogo stick structure, comprising:

a housing unit having first and second ends;

a foot support plate attached to the first end of the housing unit;

a spring mechanism coupled to the housing unit;

a piston coupled to the spring mechanism and operable to extend and retract relative to the first end of the housing unit;

at least one handlebar attached to the second end of the housing unit;

a plurality of lights arranged in a predetermined pattern on an exterior surface of the housing unit, the plurality of lights being operable to illuminate as a result of impingement of the piston on the ground; and

a covering at least party covering the exterior surface of the housing unit and having holes positioned thereon to permit the lights to be seen.

19. The pogo stick structure of claim 18, wherein the covering is a foam covering.

20. The pogo stick structure of claim 19, wherein the foam covering substantially covers the housing unit from the first end to the second end.