James Francis Gleeson
Architects at Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC

License number

North Carolina 3438

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Play Enclosure Having Visually Stimulating Lighting

US Patent:

5425677, Jun 20, 1995

Filed:

Jul 23, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/097494

Inventors:

James F. Gleeson - Charlotte NC
Richard J. Petersheim - Charlotte NC

Assignee:

Discovery Zone, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A63B 2104

US Classification:

472136

Abstract:

A play enclosure is disclosed including an elongated conduit having a plurality of light admitting pinpoint apertures. The conduit is curved and has a diameter large enough to allow children to crawl through. A strobe light is suspended above the conduit. The pinhole apertures admit beams of light from the strobe light, which cast visually stimulating patterns on the internal wall of the conduit.

Play Apparatus Having Inclined Surfaces For Sliding And Climbing

US Patent:

5372550, Dec 13, 1994

Filed:

Mar 3, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/845130

Inventors:

James F. Gleeson - Charlotte NC
Richard J. Petersheim - Charlotte NC
Mitchell R. Warren - Charlotte NC
Dana W. Ingold - Salisbury NC

Assignee:

Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

A61G 2118, A63B 7102, A63G 2100

US Classification:

472116

Abstract:

An article of play apparatus is claimed having an elevated platform and two inclined surfaces which extend downwardly from the elevated platform. Cylindrical ridges traverse the first inclined surface, and allow children to climb up the first surface toward the elevated platform. Children can then descend the second inclined surface, which includes adjacent padded rollers over which children can slide or crawl. In one embodiment, the first inclined surface is planar, but has a number of padded cylindrical wells suitable for receiving the hands and feet of a child.

Multiple Pathway Play Apparatus For Climbing And Crawling

US Patent:

5405304, Apr 11, 1995

Filed:

Mar 3, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/845119

Inventors:

Richard J. Petersheim - Charlotte NC
James F. Gleeson - Charlotte NC

Assignee:

Discovery Zone, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A63B 900

US Classification:

482 35

Abstract:

A play apparatus is disclosed for climbing and crawling that is especially suitable for indoor play grounds. In one embodiment, the play apparatus includes a frame having a plurality of spaced apart netting supports extending across the width of the frame. The netting supports are located at least two different heights, and netting spans the netting supports to define at least one climbing and crawling pathway thereover.

Play Apparatus Having Rotatable Climbing Member

US Patent:

5167595, Dec 1, 1992

Filed:

Mar 3, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/845301

Inventors:

James F. Gleeson - Charlotte NC
Dana W. Ingold - Salisbury NC
Mitchell R. Warren - Charlotte NC

Assignee:

Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Ock Brook IL

International Classification:

A63B 900

US Classification:

482 35

Abstract:

An article of play apparatus is provided having an open-ended, hollow rotatable member which is maintained in an elevated, horizontal orientation by two support members located one at each longitudinal end of the rotatable member. A plurality of padded ridges extend along the longitudinal extent of the rotatable member. In this manner, children can climb through the rotatable member while other children climb over it, causing the rotatable member to rotate. A novel bearing system is housed inside each support member.