Portable inflatable fencing for amusements

Abstract

An embodiment is a lightweight and portable inflatable fencing system that is inflated by forced air through its adjustable air tube connectivity to an inflatable amusement by the use of a plurality of intertwined and adjustable vinyl extensions. A further embodiment is a finished fence that is relatively rectangular in shape; combining top and bottom rails with a number of vertical stiles, with lightweight infill panels; and is one piece in construction. When it is not required, the connectors on the amusement can be concealed within the inflatable and sealed air tight and both the fence and enclosure can be packed away without any further dismantling.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to the art of crowd control barriers, commonly called fencing. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the present invention relates to fencing that surrounds the front of the field of play, being the entry and exit of an inflatable amusement; however, the operation and internal structure of this fence is completely inflatable and constructed using a substantially vinyl material and operated using a unique intertwined connector to gain the air supply from the enclosure it is joined to.[0003]2. Description of the Prior and Related Art[0004]A fencing system in it's Prior Art for an amusement has been a cumbersome system. There needed to be six to eight 2400 mm (94.5 in.) long by 1200 mm (47.2 in.) tall metal panels of fencing, and a multitude of fittings and usually metal in construction taken out with an inflatable amusment. This needed a specialist delivery vehicle and a different ...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]An embodiment of the invention is a portable and inflatable crowd control barrier used in the front of inflatable amusements entry and exit point; commonly called the field of play and it is connected directly to the inflatable amusement enclosure in which it receives the air that keeps it rigid and operational. A further embodiment of the invention is to have a lightweight and Portable Inflatable Fence that surrounds the front, namely called the field of play, of an inflatable amusement enclosure for the purpose of crowd control that allows simple and easy construction and be totally inflatable using a connector and sourcing such air directly from the inflatable amusement source. An inflatable enclosure is a complete inflatable that has a floor bound by walls and in turn is the centre of the field of play, commonly known as a jumping castle, bouncy castle, inflatable game or an inflatable amusement. A blower is usually an air blower (fan) usually connected on the outside that connects to electricity that blows air inside the walls and floor of an inflatable enclosure, to keep it pressurized. Inflatable fencing allows a portable fence to be erected to separate users on an inflatable amusement from the public. Users are typically kids that play inside and throughout the inflatable enclosure and its field of play. An attendant is a person who manages the children on an amusement.

Problems solved by technology

A fencing system in it's Prior Art for an amusement has been a cumbersome system.

However in a larger function, party or event where the public at large are in attendance, then the crowds and the users can be overwhelming to such attendant looking after the amusement and poses a direct hazard and safety issue for the safe opperation of the device.

A further such example in the Prior Art of amusement fencing is U.S. Pat. No. 6,199,833 and in part U.S. Pat. No. 4,824,099 which shows amusement barricades that are the current Art for any amusement operation however very cumbersome in structure and built with either alloy or steel thus making it non-user friendly for installation and prone to accidents against the fence and not as easily transportable.

While the above mentioned devices fulfill their respective, particular objective and requirements, the patents do not describe a Portable Inflatable Fencing System to enable users to easily transport, install and operate by air for use in the purpose operation of inflatable amusements.

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