Methods for forming a jump pit
AssigneeSportsfield Intellectual, LLC
InventorBurt Goulet
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Abstract
A form is provided for constructing a jump pit with a sand area. The form is constructed in sections. Each section has an inside wall and an outside wall. A support member is located between the outside wall and the inside wall. The sections are secured together onsite. Caps are mounted on the support members. The caps include an inclined surface which slops upwardly and away from the sand area forming the inclined surface. A cover over the sand area is supported by the inclined surface. Optionally, a chamber is located adjacent the outside wall. A grate covers the chamber and the grate is supported by a brace. A mat covers the grate. Openings in the grate and in the mat permit sand through them, thrown from the sand area to drop into the chamber.
Claims17
A method for providing a jump pit in an athletic field, the method comprising:
- providing an inclined surface beneath a surface of the athletic field and around at least a portion of a sand area of the jump pit, the inclined surface secured to a base disposed beneath the surface of the athletic field, and the inclined surface facing upwardly and away from the sand area;
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- supporting a cover on the inclined surface over the sand area of the jump pit so that an upper surface of the cover being disposed generally even with the surface of the athletic field with the cover abutting a synthetic track, and the cover being removed when the jump pit is in use to expose the sand area to define a landing area for athletes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.