Trampoline accessory

a technology for trampolines and accessories, applied in trampolines, gymnastic climbing, gymnastic exercise, etc., can solve the problems of losing interest of trampolines users and boring activities for some, and achieve the effect of convenient assembly and installation, and convenient spraying of individuals

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-22
OVERHOLT CHAD E
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[0015] The primary objective of this invention is to provide an accessory for trampolines that facilitates the spraying of individuals while they are ...

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However, the modern day trampoline was not invented until 1936, when it was developed by two Americans as an alternative to having to repair trapeze netting.
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[0022] Having reference to the drawings, attention is directed first to FIG. 1, which discloses a trampoline accessory designated generally by the numeral 10. In the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1, it will be appreciated that the trampoline accessory has a water conduit 12, and means for securing the conduit to a trampoline 14. In this embodiment of the invention, the securing takes place between the water conduit 12 and mat 16 of the trampoline with which it is used, such that the water conduit rests on the upper surface 16 or mat of the trampoline.

[0023] The water conduit 12 in this embodiment of the invention is shown as having a water supply inlet 20 and a plurality of water discharging outlets 25. The water supply inlet 20 is preferably of a first diameter, and the water discharging outlets 25 are preferably of a second diameter, with the first diameter being greater than the second diameter. The water supply inlet 20 preferably includes a diverter 30, with the di...

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A trampoline accessory having a water conduit and water conduit securing means for securing the water conduit to the mat of a trampoline. The water conduit has a water supply inlet and a plurality of water discharging outlets. The water supply inlet is preferably of a first diameter, and the water discharging outlets are preferably of a second diameter, with the first diameter being greater than the second diameter. The water supply inlet preferably includes a diverter, with the diverter creating at least two flow paths. The trampoline securing means may be selected from a group which includes cable ties, cooperative hook and loop straps, grommets, fabric straps, plastic straps, belts, snaps, clasps, and clips. The water conduit itself is preferably fabricated having a hose connector and a hose. As so fabricated, the hose has at least one fitting, with the fitting engaging the hose connector. In the preferred embodiment, the hose has two fittings, with each of the fittings engaging the hose connector. The fitting and the hose connector preferably are formed have cooperating male and female connections.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field Of The Invention [0002] This invention relates generally to an accessory item for trampolines, and more particularly, to a trampoline accessory that facilitates the spraying of water onto individuals when using the trampoline, and even more particularly to such an accessory that directs the spraying from essentially the entire periphery of the trampoline regardless of trampoline surface shape. [0003] 2. Description Of The Related Art [0004] This invention is directed to a trampoline accessory that is dissimilar from other known accessories for trampolines. The trampoline itself can be traced to archaeological drawings in ancient China, Egypt and Persia. From then until the mid-twentieth century, a number of methods were devised to allow man to gain time in the air. The trampoline is one of these methods. [0005] However, the modern day trampoline was not invented until 1936, when it was developed by two Americans as an alternative to having...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B5/11
CPCA63B2009/008A63B5/11
Inventor OVERHOLT, CHAD E.
Owner OVERHOLT CHAD E
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