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A riding device for a child is disclosed, as are different embodiments relating to same. The device preferably includes a seat portion and a base portion, where the seat portion is capable of up and down bouncing motion and forward and back rocking motion. This is preferably achieved by providing th

A riding device for a child is disclosed, as are different embodiments relating to same. The device preferably includes a seat portion and a base portion, where the seat portion is capable of up and down bouncing motion and forward and back rocking motion. This is preferably achieved by providing the base portion with one or more springs which act to counteract or provide force to the seat portion during operation by a child. The device is capable of being modified to provide different types of movement/motion and to emulate different objects.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A riding device comprising: a seat portion; a base portion having a body; and a connector providing a connection between the seat portion and the base portion, wherein said connector includes a fulcrum rotatably mounted to the body of the base portion, wherein the seat

The invention claimed is: 1. A riding device comprising: a seat portion; a base portion having a body; and a connector providing a connection between the seat portion and the base portion, wherein said connector includes a fulcrum rotatably mounted to the body of the base portion, wherein the seat portion is capable of up and down bouncing motion and rocking motion with respect to the base portion. 2. The riding device of claim 1, wherein the rocking motion is forward and back rocking motion. 3. The riding device of claim 1, wherein the rocking motion is side to side rocking motion. 4. The riding device of claim 1, wherein the connector facilitates the up and down and rocking motions of the seat portion with respect to the base portion. 5. The riding device of claim 4, wherein the connector includes a first tubular member and a first spring slidably disposed within a second tubular member to facilitate the up and down bouncing motion. 6. The riding device of claim 5, wherein the first tubular member is at least partially disposed within the seat portion. 7. The riding device of claim 5, wherein a first spring is disposed between the seat portion and the base portion. 8. The riding device of claim 1, wherein the fulcrum includes at least one rounded surface for articulation with a rounded surface of the body of the base portion. 9. The riding device of claim 8, wherein the base portion further includes second and third springs connected between the fulcrum and the body of the base portion. 10. The riding device of claim 9, wherein the body of the base portion and the fulcrum include stops. 11. The riding device of claim 1, wherein the seat portion includes a storage compartment. 12. The riding device of claim 1, wherein the seat portion is capable of providing a sensory output. 13. The riding device of claim 12, wherein the displays are actuated by buttons included on a handlebar included on the seat portion. 14. The riding device of claim 1, wherein the base portion includes at least one textured stepping section. 15. The riding device of claim 1, wherein the rocking motion includes forward and back rocking motion and side to side rocking motion. 16. The riding device of claim 1, further comprising legs extending from the base portion. 17. The riding device of claim 16, wherein the legs each include a foot for contacting a surface contacted by the base portion. 18. A riding device, comprising; a base including a body, a fulcrum rotatably affixed to the body, and an actuating member affixed between the fulcrum and the body, wherein the actuating member is concealed within the body; a seat portion; and a connection portion affixed at a first end thereof to the fulcrum and affixed at a second end thereof to the seat portion. 19. The riding device of claim 18, wherein the base includes an outside surface and an interior cavity, an opening being formed in the outside surface to allow access to the interior cavity. 20. The riding device of claim 19, wherein an upper portion of the fulcrum is disposed above the outside surface of the base and wherein a lower portion of the fulcrum is disposed within the interior cavity of the base, the upper portion and lower portion being connected by a extension portion that passes through the hole in the outside surface of the base. 21. The riding device of claim 20, wherein the upper portion of the rocking mechanism covers the hole in the outer surface of the base portion during rotation of the rocking mechanism. 22. The riding device of claim 20, wherein the lower portion of the rocking mechanism covers the hole in the outer surface of the base portion during rotation of the rocking mechanism. 23. The riding device of claim 20, wherein the outside surface of the body is convex, and wherein the upper portion of the fulcrum includes a lower surface that articulates with the outside surface of the body. 24. The riding device of claim 20, wherein the outside surface of the body is located on a curved portion further having a concave inside surface and wherein the lower portion of the fulcrum includes an upper surface that articulates with the concave inside surface. 25. The riding device of claim 18, wherein the first actuating member includes a first spring. 26. The riding device of claim 25, wherein the first spring is disposed on a first side of the fulcrum, and wherein the actuating member further includes a second spring disposed between the fulcrum and the body of the base on a second side of the fulcrum, wherein the first and second springs act together to urge the fulcrum toward an upright position. 27. The riding device of claim 26, wherein the first spring and the second spring are under compression when the fulcrum is in the upright position. 28. The riding device of claim 27, wherein the first spring and the second spring are not under tension during movement of the fulcrum along a predetermined path. 29. The riding device of claim 18, wherein the second end of the connector is moveable axially toward and away from the first end of the connector. 30. The riding device of claim 27, wherein the first end of the connector is disposed on a lower portion of the connector and the second end of the connector is disposed on an upper portion of the connector that is slideably engaged with the lower portion of the connector such that the second end is moveable axially toward and away from the first end. 31. The riding device of claim 30, wherein a spring is disposed between the first and second ends of the connector. 32. The riding device of claim 31, wherein the fulcrum is rotatably affixed to the body of the base in a front-to-back direction and a side-to-side direction. 33. A riding device, comprising: a base including a rocking mechanism, the rocking mechanism including a first actuating member concealed within the base, wherein said rocking mechanism includes a fulcrum rotatably mounted to said base; a connection portion including a bouncing mechanism, the bouncing mechanism including a second actuating member concealed within the connection portion; and a seat portion; wherein the connection portion is affixed at a first end thereof to the rocking mechanism and is affixed at a second end thereof to the seating portion. 34. A riding device comprising: a seat portion; a base portion having a body; and a connector assembly providing a connection between the seat portion and the base portion, said connector assembly including a cup portion having first and second ends, said first end of said cup portion rotatably coupled to said body about a point of rotation, a plug having first and second ends, said first end of said plug secured to said second end of said cup portion, a first tubular member having first and second ends, said first end of said first tubular member secured to said second end of said plug, a second tubular member having first and second ends, said first end of said second tubular member telescopically received within said second end of said first tubular member, said second end of said second tubular member coupled to said seat portion, and a spring positioned within at least one of said first and second tubular members; wherein the seat portion is capable of up and down bouncing motion and rocking motion with respect to the base portion.