Bob Regehr
Bob Eugene Regehr (February 19, 1940- September 18, 2019), also known as Robert Regehr, is the inventor of the moon-walk bounce-house inflatable party attraction.[1]
Biography
[edit]Regehr was born and raised in Hutchinson, Kansas. He and his wife, Judy,[2] patented the bounce-house castle.[3] They formed the Bob Regehr Enterprises company and developed the amusement device as an air-inflated cushion and structure that is strong enough to support children and adults.[4] He also owned Texaco gas and service stations.[5]
He collected vintage cars since he was 14 years old and accumulated more than 260 in his lifetime.[6][7] His car collection was featured in Hot Rod magazine in April 2009.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Gastelu, Gary (2020-03-30). "Moon-Walk bounce-house designer's massive secret car collection up for auction". Fox News. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "Obituary for Robert E Regehr at Elliott Mortuary & Crematory". www.elliottmortuary.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ Office, United States Patent (1972-04-01). Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office: Trademarks. The Office.
- ^ "MOON-WALK Trademark of BOB REGEHR ENTERPRISES, INC. Serial Number: 72351230 :: Trademarkia Trademarks". trademark.trademarkia.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "140 Vintage Car Collection by Moonwalk house inventor". Antique Automobile Club of America - Discussion Forums. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ KWCH. "More than 140 classic cars go up for auction in Reno County this October". www.kwch.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "Bob Regehr Car Collection - Jackpot!". Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "140-Car Collection Heading To Auction This Fall in KS". Motorious. 2020-03-24. Retrieved 2020-04-01.