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Portable inflatable obstacle course

a portable, obstacle course technology, applied in the field of recreation, can solve the problem that the entertainment value of inflatable structures can be limited for older children or adults, and achieve the effect of cost saving, easy construction and disassembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-23
COLEMAN RUSSELL
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This patent describes an inflatable play structure that is designed for both older children and adults. It is cost-efficient, easy to assemble, and disassemble. The structure includes inflatable walls that form a sealed water barrier, which adds to the enjoyment of the game. There is also a shallow layer of water throughout the structure. The patent also describes methods for erecting the inflatable play structure, including preparing the ground surface, placing the inflatable walls atop the floor, and inflating them with water. Additionally, there are panes that can be installed between the inflatable walls. Overall, this patent introduces an innovative and exciting inflatable play structure that is suitable for a wide range of age groups.

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As such, the entertainment value of inflatable structures can be limited for older children or adults.

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[0020]Embodiments of the inventions will now be described with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals refer to like elements throughout. Although several embodiments, examples and illustrations are disclosed below, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the inventions described herein extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments, examples and illustrations, and can include other uses of the inventions and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. The terminology used in the description presented herein is not intended to be interpreted in any limited or restrictive manner simply because it is being used in conjunction with a detailed description of certain specific embodiments of the inventions. In addition, embodiments of the inventions can comprise several novel features and no single feature is solely responsible for its desirable attributes or is essential to practicing the inventions herein described.

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Abstract

An inflatable obstacle course having a base and one or more inflatable side walls connected to the base and forming a housing. The obstacle course can include one or more obstacles positioned within the housing. The side walls can be adhered to the base to form a water seal. A layer of fluid can be positioned within at least a portion of the housing to provide resistance to participants moving through the obstacle course and to add to the fun of traversing the obstacle course.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to recreational games, and more particularly to a portable inflatable obstacle course.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Various types of recreational play structures are available to entertain children and adults. Inflatable playhouses, for example, have become very popular in recent years. For many of these inflatable structures, the primary means of providing entertainment is for children and adults to bounce on the air inflated mattresses. As such, the entertainment value of inflatable structures can be limited for older children or adults.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONS[0005]In view of the foregoing, there is a need for an inflatable recreational play structure that provides added entertainment for older children and adults and is also cost efficient, easy to construct and disassemble. As used herein, the word “inflatable” has its plain and ordinary meaning as understood by one...

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IPC IPC(8): A63G31/12
CPCA63G31/12
Inventor COLEMAN, RUSSELL
Owner COLEMAN RUSSELL
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