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==Wondrous Worm== | ==Wondrous Worm== | ||
* This apparatus was patented by Robert Wormser in 1974 ([https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/e7/82/2a/ee2c1ff834e454/USD232852-drawings-page-1.png patent image]). | * This apparatus was patented by Robert Wormser, founder of Game Time Inc. of Litchfield, Michigan in 1974 ([https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/e7/82/2a/ee2c1ff834e454/USD232852-drawings-page-1.png patent image]). | ||
* [https://springsidenow.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/legendary-caterpillar-climber-getting-makeover-for-45th-birthday/ This site] reached the conclusion that their example was installed in 1968, meaning either the product was marketed before the patent was applied for, or they're mistaken. | |||
* Better documentation exists for one being installed at Kenwood Park & Beach in Cadillac, Michigan in September 1973. ([https://www.cadillacnews.com/news/today-in-history-cadillac-friends-find-endless-costume-ideas-at-thrift-store/article_ed25c024-734f-11ee-8d66-5bbf57892c4d.html link]) | |||
* This undated catalog image from Plaid Stallions notes that it is "patent pending" ([https://www.plaidstallions.com/playground/play9.html link]) | |||
* Game Time was a division of Simpson Manufacturing. The 1975 catalog cover says "GameTime by Toro" indicating the lawn equipment manufacturer. ([https://www.gametime.com/media/wysiwyg/1975_Custom_Play.jpg image]) | |||
* Wormser went on to become known for starting a company that manufactured all-aluminum fire trucks. ([https://www.hillsdale.net/story/news/2009/07/27/man-writes-tribute-book-about/63687983007/ link]) | * Wormser went on to become known for starting a company that manufactured all-aluminum fire trucks. ([https://www.hillsdale.net/story/news/2009/07/27/man-writes-tribute-book-about/63687983007/ link]) | ||
* The timeline on Gametime.com shows the company moving to Fort Payne in 1979. | |||
* 5 Game Time catalogs are held at the National Museum of American History ([https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/SILNMAHTL_17251 link]) | |||
* In 2018 GameTime was a Fort Payne, Alabama-based division of PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. In that year's catalog a "Wum Climber" was part no. 6484, listed for $6,181. | |||
* The "Caterpillar" now appearing on Gametime's website (Model No. 38044, listed at $13,100) features a "rotationally molded crawl tube with spy holes for visibility into and out of tunnel." ([https://www.gametime.com/products/caterpillar-38044 link]). It does not appear to have any antennae. | |||
* Probably no connection, but the phrase "wrætlicne wyrm" ("wondrous worm") appears in Beowulf. --[[User:Dystopos|Dystopos]] ([[User talk:Dystopos|talk]]) 16:24, 19 January 2024 (CST) | |||
Latest revision as of 10:31, 20 January 2024
Wondrous Worm
- This apparatus was patented by Robert Wormser, founder of Game Time Inc. of Litchfield, Michigan in 1974 (patent image).
- This site reached the conclusion that their example was installed in 1968, meaning either the product was marketed before the patent was applied for, or they're mistaken.
- Better documentation exists for one being installed at Kenwood Park & Beach in Cadillac, Michigan in September 1973. (link)
- This undated catalog image from Plaid Stallions notes that it is "patent pending" (link)
- Game Time was a division of Simpson Manufacturing. The 1975 catalog cover says "GameTime by Toro" indicating the lawn equipment manufacturer. (image)
- Wormser went on to become known for starting a company that manufactured all-aluminum fire trucks. (link)
- The timeline on Gametime.com shows the company moving to Fort Payne in 1979.
- 5 Game Time catalogs are held at the National Museum of American History (link)
- In 2018 GameTime was a Fort Payne, Alabama-based division of PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. In that year's catalog a "Wum Climber" was part no. 6484, listed for $6,181.
- The "Caterpillar" now appearing on Gametime's website (Model No. 38044, listed at $13,100) features a "rotationally molded crawl tube with spy holes for visibility into and out of tunnel." (link). It does not appear to have any antennae.
- Probably no connection, but the phrase "wrætlicne wyrm" ("wondrous worm") appears in Beowulf. --Dystopos (talk) 16:24, 19 January 2024 (CST)
