Trampoline or the like with enclosure
AssigneeJumpSport, Inc.
InventorsMark W. Publicover, Jon H. Greiner, J. Scott Publicover, Byron L. Bertsch
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Abstract
A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided in the preferred embodiment by a support system of independent poles, linked at their tops by a flexible strap or line. An impact anywhere on the fence causes the posts to flex inwardly, absorbing the force. Much of this impact injury is stored in system components and is subsequently returned, helping propel an errant jumper back onto to the rebounding surface. Numerous other embodiments and accessories are also detailed. Similar arrangements are suitable for use with above ground pools.
Claims17
A trampoline having a safety enclosure therearound, comprising:
- a frame;
- a rebounding mat coupled to the frame by plural spring members;
- plural independent poles, each extending above the rebounding mat;
- the safety enclosure comprising a flexible material coupled to said independent poles and to the rebounding mat;
- wherein the coupling of the safety enclosure to both the independent poles and to the rebounding mat helps in absorption of impact forces to the safety enclosure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.