# US 12,599,801 B2 · Trampoline > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,599,801 B2 - Document ID: US12599801B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/252,960 - Filed: 2021-11-11 - Published: 2023-12-28 - Granted: 2026-04-14 - Earliest claimed: 2020-11-13 - Applicants: Boogie Bounce Holdings Limited - Inventors: Andrew William Male - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12599801B2 ## CPC - A63B 5/11: Trampolines - A63B 71/0054: {Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers (mats or the like for absorbing shocks for jumping A63B6/00)} - A63B 71/023: {Supports, e.g. poles} - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract Disclosed herein is a trampoline (100) comprising a frame and a balance handle. The frame comprises a bracket (114) arranged to receive the balance handle to secure the balance handle to the frame at a first position along the balance handle. The frame further comprises a balance handle engaging member (704) shaped to engage with a correspondingly shaped part of the balance handle to secure the balance handle to the frame at a second position along the balance handle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A foldable trampoline comprising: a foldable frame having legs or leg engaging members; a mat attached to the frame along an attachment axis of the frame; and a hinge about which the frame is foldable, wherein a pivot point of the hinge is positioned such that, in use, the pivot point is above the attachment axis of the frame thereby permitting the frame to be folded such that the legs or the leg engaging members of the frame face outwardly when the trampoline is folded; wherein the frame includes at least two elongate frame members connected via the hinge; wherein the hinge includes a first hinge part connected to or integral with a first elongate frame member of the at least two elongate frame members, and a second hinge part connected to or integral with a second elongate frame member of the at least two elongate frame members; and wherein the first hinge part and the second hinge part each comprise a further aperture offset from a first aperture about which the first hinge part and the second hinge part can pivot, and positioned such that when the frame is fully unfolded, the further aperture of the first hinge part is aligned with the further aperture of the second hinge part to receive a pin to thereby prevent movement of the hinge. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The foldable trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the mat is attached to the frame by one or more resilient connectors. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The foldable trampoline according to claim 2, wherein the one or more resilient connectors includes a plurality of resilient connectors spaced apart around the frame. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The foldable trampoline according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of resilient connectors are bungee cords. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The foldable trampoline according to claim 4, wherein the bungee cords loop around the frame. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The foldable trampoline according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of resilient connectors are springs. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The foldable trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the first hinge part and the second hinge part are connected via one or more pins received within the first aperture of the first hinge part and the second hinge part such that the first hinge part and the second hinge part can pivot about the one or more pins. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The foldable trampoline according to claim 7, wherein the at least two elongate frame members are connected via a further hinge. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The foldable trampoline according to claim 8, wherein the first hinge and further hinge are positioned at substantially opposite sides of the frame. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The foldable trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the frame is shaped to substantially surround the mat. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The foldable trampoline according to claim 10, wherein the frame is substantially annular. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The foldable trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the pivot point of the hinge is positioned substantially adjacent the attachment axis of the frame to thereby minimize a stretching force exerted on the mat during folding of the frame about the hinge. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The foldable trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the attachment axis defines a central axis of the frame. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The foldable trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the hinge is a first hinge and the foldable trampoline comprises a further hinge, a pivot point of the further hinge positioned on or substantially adjacent to the attachment axis of the frame. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The foldable trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the trampoline comprises a balance handle.