Abstract: A hopscotch trampoline has a trampoline with a bed suspended across a trampoline frame. The bed has a bed center, a bed middle, and a bed periphery. A trampoline length is greater than a trampoline width. A hopscotch field is formed on the bed. The hopscotch field includes successive areas. The successive areas are at least partially linearly oriented. Contact sensors mounted on each area and the contact sensors are electrically connected by an electrical connection and electrically connected to a control panel harness. A middle crossbar can extend underneath the bed and connecting a right vertical post to a left vertical post.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to tiltable trampoline frame support structures that include a front support member, a rear support member, two elongated link members and two elongated adjusting link members. The front support member and the rear support member are pivotally coupled to frame members and are pivotal about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the front line of the trampoline. The horizontal link members are pivotally coupled between the front support member and the rear support member. The upper ends of the adjusting link members are pivotally coupled to the upper ends of the front support member and the lower ends of the adjusting link members are movable coupled to the horizontal link members in a such way that the tilt angle of the rebounding mat shifts when the coupling place of the adjusting link members to the horizontal link member is adjusted.

Abstract: A combined double buckle and bungee cord connecting structure for a trampoline is provided. The combined double buckle and bungee cord connecting structure for a trampoline includes a trampoline frame; an edge-folded round steel connected to an inner side of the trampoline frame; anti-friction bearings connected to the edge-folded round steel equidistantly and rotatably; and bungee cords. The trampoline frame is one of a round shape, a hexagonal shape, and a square shape. The edge-folded round steel is connected to the inner side of the trampoline frame by either welding or riveting. The anti-friction bearings are made of one of a plastic, a metal, and a chemical fiber. The bungee cords each are either a round bungee cord or a flat bungee cord. Therefore, the structure effectively reduces the abrasion of the bungee cords in use and can greatly prolong the service lives of the bungee cords.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using the same for simulating surfing skateboarding, snowboarding or the like. The apparatus comprises a platform capable of supporting a user such as a continuous elastic surface such as trampoline or similar. A support is coupled to the platform for holding the platform. The apparatus further comprises a bearing or similar assembly coupled to the support for allowing the platform to rotate about an axis which is displaced a distance from the user while standing atop the platform during simulation thus simulating bottom and top turns. The apparatus further comprises a stand coupled to the bearing for securely supporting the bearing and tilting the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A combination trampoline and pole device that may be used for exercise, adult entertainment, and/or recreational purposes. A retrofit trampoline and pole device that may be use with a water structure for exercise, adult entertainment, and/or recreational purposes. An entertainment system that may comprise a trampoline and a pole that may be used for exercise, adult entertainment, and/or recreational purposes.

Abstract: An apparatus for a ball stowable support is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, an elastic cover secured to the frame, and at least one leg supporting the frame. Each leg of the at least one leg has an opening. The opening is configured to retain a ball.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a series of tensioning straps that are applied to the trampoline frame under tension. The tensioning straps serve to stiffen the trampoline frame which improves performance. The tensioning straps may be improved via the application of various sideways straps as well. The tensioning straps and the sideways straps may reside in channels or loops on the trampoline edge pad in order to further secure the edge pad in place.

Abstract: The invention provides a trampoline comprising a peripheral frame, a trampoline mat attached to said peripheral frame via a series of spring elements, and a protective mat for covering said spring elements, wherein said trampoline comprises a spacer attached to said peripheral frame above said series of spring elements and below said protective mat for holding said protective mat a spacer height above said spring elements, and an air permeable web connecting said protective mat and said trampoline mat.

Abstract: A trampoline roller device which includes attachment assemblies with outer and inner connection elements, which attach to a frame of a trampoline, at least one wheel that can be a roller bar, which is placed between the attachment assemblies on one side of the trampoline, such that lifting from an opposite side enables moving of the trampoline.

Abstract: An apparatus for a ball stowable support is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, an elastic cover secured to the frame, and at least one leg supporting the frame. Each leg of the at least one leg has an opening. The opening is configured to retain a ball.

Abstract: An accessory structure trampoline has a main trampoline with a main trampoline bed, main trampoline springs, and a main trampoline spring cover. The main trampoline includes trampoline legs having a first vertical leg section and a second vertical leg section. An accessory structure is pivotally mounted to the first vertical leg section and the second vertical leg section. The accessory structure folds from a deployed position to a stowed position. The accessory structure can be a small trampoline that is smaller than the main trampoline. The small trampoline folds from a deployed position to a stowed position. The small trampoline has a fold-down handlebar and folding legs, and the fold-down handlebar folds from a deployed position to a stowed position. The accessory structure can also be a hammock swing. The hammock swing folds from a deployed position to a stowed position.

Abstract: A trampoline has a trampoline bed, a set of trampoline springs, and a trampoline frame retaining the trampoline bed. The trampoline frame has a horizontal tube frame. The horizontal tube frame is made in sections. A corrugated upper surface is formed on the horizontal tube frame including an inside tube connected to an outside tube. An inside tube has an inside tube wave top and an outside view has an outside tube wave top. Preferably, the horizontal tube frame further includes a corrugated lower surface formed on the inside tube and on outside tube so that the inside tube has an inside tube wave bottom and the outside tube has an outside tube wave bottom.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method for rotational and vertical movement, the exercise apparatus including a base with a stabilizing foot extending substantially perpendicular to the lengthwise axis, further included is a support beam having proximal and distal end portions, wherein the proximal end extends from the base. Also included is a suspension handle that is disposed adjacent to the distal end and a pivotally attached platform attached to the base. Wherein operationally, on the exercise apparatus an individual standing on the platform can simultaneously grasp the suspension handle to initiate a whole body twisting motion via a pivotal movement of the platform situated as between the suspension handle and the pivoting platform with the ability to add a pull up exercise using the suspension handle, wherein the suspension handle provides added stability and support to the individual for effecting a soft skeletal joint vertical support that is variable at will.

Abstract: A trampoline has an upper frame having a first upper frame member and a second upper frame member. The trampoline bed is held in tension between and extended between the first upper frame member and the second upper frame member. The first upper frame member is a different height than the second upper frame member. Trampoline bed springs connect between the upper frame and the trampoline bed. A pulldown spring is mounted between the trampoline bed and a lower frame. The pulldown spring is held in tension at a trampoline bed reinforcement panel. The pulldown spring biases the trampoline bed reinforcement panel toward the lower frame. A folding angle is formed on the trampoline bed.

Abstract: Trampolines and trampoline frames configured to support a rebounding mat that extends from a horizontal plane into a vertical plane that is below the horizontal plane. The trampoline includes a horizontal frame that connects to a first portion of the rebounding mat to hold the mat in a substantially horizontal plane and a vertical frame that connects to a second portion of the rebounding mat to hold the mat in a substantially vertical plane that extends downward from the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A trampoline includes a trampoline bed secured to a frame. The trampoline bed is made of trampoline bed material. An enclosure includes an enclosure net made of enclosure net material, a net hem formed on the enclosure net, a plurality of net hem openings formed on the net hem, and a bed hem attached to a periphery of the trampoline bed. The bed hem is made of enclosure net material. A plurality of bed hem openings are formed on the bed hem. A securing cord is sized to weave the plurality of net hem openings to the plurality of bed hem openings.

Abstract: A portable exercise system has a foldable perimeter frame comprising at least two elongated frame members that are joined by hinges. The hinges are joined to ends of the frame members, which ends are generally tubular. Each hinge has a cap-like body having an interior surface that defines a cavity configured to nestingly receive one of the ends of the frame members. A deformable plug is located within the central cavity of the one of the ends. A tightening mechanism is operated to expand the plug radially and thereby cause the end to expand radially such the generally tubular outer surface of the end frictionally engages the interior surface of the a cap-like body.

Abstract: Trampolines are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a trampoline includes a first support member having a plurality of portions and a second support member having a plurality of portions. A first support member first portion is aligned with a second support member second portion wherein the area between the first support member first portion and the second member first portion is a first plane. A first support member second portion is aligned with a second support member second portion wherein the area between the first support member second portion and the second support member second portion is a second plane. A single piece of first material substantially covers the first plane and the second plane. The first plane intersects the second plane at an angle less than one hundred eighty degrees.

Abstract: A trampoline game has a trampoline with a trampoline frame and a trampoline bed. The trampoline bed is connected to the trampoline frame by a plurality of springs. A gun has an infrared emitter emitting an infrared signal. A target has one or more infrared receivers capable of receiving a signal from the infrared emitter of the gun. A second gun also has an infrared emitter emitting an infrared signal, and the target is capable of receiving an infrared signal from the second gun. A bounce sensor can be used for sensing user bounces. The bounce sensor outputs data which could be sent to a microprocessor. Defined game parameters may be stored in memory programmed into a microprocessor that receives data.

Abstract: A trampoline includes a frame, a protective circular net and a jumping portion. The frame has a circular base rack, a plurality of legs and circular net support racks respectively at two sides of the circular base rack. The jumping portion is located in the circular base rack and includes a flexible mat and a plurality of elastic support members having one end coupled on the flexible mat and another end fastened to the circular base rack. The protective circular net is hung on the circular net support racks. The protective circular net is held by a reinforced coupling portion which includes a holding section fastened to the flexible mat and a retaining section threaded through by at least one tightening member. The protective circular net has a lower edge with a plurality of apertures formed thereon threaded through by the tightening member to couple with the retaining section.

Abstract: A trampoline arena system having a reduced non-reboundable area includes a mattress, an outer support element substantially surrounding and connected to an outer edge of the mattress, and an inner support element providing support to the mattress at a location interior from the outer edge of the mattress. The inner support element may be completely and contiguously surrounded by the mattress. The trampoline arena system may include first and second support members in a parallel spaced relationship, a first mattress joined to the first support member by a first plurality of springs such that at least one of the first mattress and the first plurality springs passes under the second support member, and a second mattress joined to the second support member by a second plurality of springs such that at least one of the second mattress and the second plurality of springs passes under the first support member.

Abstract: An enclosure assembly (22) for use with a trampoline assembly (10) comprises a plurality of support arches (32) including at least a first support arch (32A) and a second support arch (32B) that are hingably secured to a base frame (14). The second support arch (32B) overlaps the first support arch (32A) and is selectively secured to the first support arch (32A). The plurality of support arches (32) can further include a third support arch (32C) and a fourth support arch (32D) that are hingably secured to the base frame (14). The third support arch (32C) and the fourth support arch (32D) overlap and are selectively secured to at least one of the other support arches (32). The plurality of support arches (32) are selectively movable between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration. When the first support arch (32A) is in the upright configuration, one or more of the other support arches (32B-32D) are inhibited from being moved from the upright configuration to the collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A trampoline game has a trampoline with a trampoline frame and a trampoline bed. The trampoline bed is connected to the trampoline frame by a plurality of springs. A gun has an infrared emitter emitting an infrared signal. A target has one or more infrared receivers capable of receiving a signal from the infrared emitter of the gun. A second gun also has an infrared emitter emitting an infrared signal, and the target is capable of receiving an infrared signal from the second gun. A bounce sensor can be used for sensing user bounces. The bounce sensor outputs data which could be sent to a microprocessor. Defined game parameters may be stored in memory programmed into a microprocessor that receives data.

Abstract: Trampoline systems are disclosed. The trampoline systems comprise one or more step assemblies. The step assemblies have one or more flight of steps and include one or more sides. The step assemblies may have one or more landing surfaces. One or more trampolines may be located peripherally about the one or more sides of the step assemblies. The trampolines each have at least one rebound top surface. The trampoline systems provide a landing and rebalancing opportunity from the step assemblies onto the rebound top surfaces of the trampolines. Methods of using the trampoline systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A trampoline (10) includes a bed (14), a base frame (12), a bed suspension assembly (16) that resiliently couples the bed (14) to the base frame (12), and a plurality of legs (20) that are connected to the base frame (12) so as to maintain the base frame (12) above a surface (36). The base frame (12) includes a first side frame (22), a second side frame (24), a first end frame (26), and a second end frame (28). The plurality of legs (20) includes (i) a first leg (20A) that is secured to the first side frame (22) and the first end frame (26), (ii) a second leg (20B) that is secured to the first side frame (22) and the second end frame (28), (iii) a third leg (20C) that is secured to the second side frame (24) and the second end frame (28), and (iv) a fourth leg (20D) that is secured to the second side frame (24) and the first end frame (26).

Abstract: A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided by a support system of independent poles. Variable placement net fasteners also are detailed.

Abstract: Trampolines are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a trampoline includes a first support member having a plurality of portions and a second support member having a plurality of portions. A first support member first portion is aligned with a second support member second portion wherein the area between the first support member first portion and the second member first portion is a first plane. A first support member second portion is aligned with a second support member second portion wherein the area between the first support member second portion and the second support member second portion is a second plane. A single piece of first material substantially covers the first plane and the second plane. The first plane intersects the second plane at an angle less than one hundred eighty degrees.

Abstract: A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided by a support system of independent poles, linked at their tops by a flexible strap or line which is attached directly to a protective cap at the top of each pole. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for attaching a pad to a trampoline frame either with or without an enclosure.

Abstract: A trampoline includes a support frame, two pivot mechanisms mounted on the support frame, a bed surrounded by the support frame and a plurality of elastic members biased between the support frame and the bed. The support frame includes a first side rail, a second side rail, a third side rail and a fourth side rail. Thus, the first side rail and the second side rail are moved to abut the third side rail and the fourth side rail to fold the support frame at a first stage, while the first side rail and the fourth side rail are moved toward the second side rail and the third side rail by pivoting the pivot mechanisms to fold the support frame at a second stage so that the support frame is folded in a two-stage manner to reduce the volume of the trampoline largely.

Abstract: A trampoline includes a frame and a jumping bed which preferably has hook elements on its underside. The jumping bed is connected to the frame via a plurality of annular strap sections, which each extend at least partially around the frame and are inserted into the hook elements. The hook elements have a first receiving section and a second receiving section. These are arranged separated from one another in such a way that the two loop ends of the strap section, which are produced by the looping of the strap section around the frame and are inserted into the hook element, do not, or substantially do not, come in contact with one another. This structure considerably extends the life in comparison with conventional trampolines.

Abstract: A wheel assembly for attachment to the leg of a trampoline has means for moving the wheel from a first raised position where the wheel is not supporting the trampoline leg above the ground, to a second position where the wheel is supporting the trampoline leg above the ground. In that way the trampoline can be rolled on wheels without having to subsequently remove the wheel assemblies for storage.

Abstract: Embodiments of hollow generally T-shaped couplers suitable for coupling respective ends of two tubular members to an upright member for a trampoline support are disclosed. Neither manufacture of the coupler nor the manner of its coupling between the tubular members and the upright member requires welds. The coupler has a hollow cross piece for coupling with the respective ends of the two tubular members. It also has a hollow upright piece extending from an underside of and intersecting the cross piece that receives in female fashion a male end of the upright member. Both the underside of the cross piece and sides of the upright piece are of split form along their respective lengths. The upright piece is provided with location regions that cooperate with corresponding location regions on the male end of the upright member to locate the upright member longitudinally of the upright piece.

Abstract: A trampoline has an enclosure which includes a wire ring; a plurality of connectors connected to the wire ring; and a plurality of support poles. The support poles have a top end. The support poles have a top bend that bends inward at the top end. The wire ring is substantially inflexible during trampoline use. The trampoline also includes trampoline frame. The plurality of support poles are rigidly connected to the trampoline frame. A trampoline enclosure net is suspended from the wire ring at an upper portion of the trampoline enclosure net. A trampoline mat is included and the trampoline enclosure net is bounded by the trampoline mat at a lower portion of the trampoline enclosure net. A bounding surface is supported by a plurality of springs connecting between the bounding surface and the trampoline frame.

Abstract: A recreational structure, such as a trampoline frame, can be quickly and reliably assembled using a sleeve-joint coupling having a “T” configuration. A first arm member and an aperture that is formed in the sleeve-joint coupling are disposed in an opposite relationship. A second arm member and a third arm member are disposed in an opposite relationship with each other. The first arm member receives one end of a vertical frame member of the recreational structure, while the aperture receives one end of a vertical pole member of, for example, a safety enclosure. The second and third arm members each receive one end of a horizontal frame member of the recreational structure. The vertical pole member extends through the sleeve-joint coupling into an inner portion of the vertical frame member received by the first arm of the sleeve-joint coupling.

Abstract: A trampoline swing has a swing assembly, a trampoline assembly and a trampoline to swing connection member connecting the horizontally oriented trampoline frame to a trampoline connection end of the swing assembly. The trampoline swing has a top bar having a pair of apexes, namely a left apex and a right apex. The left apex is at a left side of the swing assembly and the right apex is at the right side of the swing assembly. There are four main body leg supports, namely a front left leg support, a front right leg support, a rear left leg support, and a rear right leg support. The left apex receives the front left leg support and the rear left leg support. The right apex receives the front right leg support and the rear right leg support. A plurality of swing connectors are mounted on the top bar.

Abstract: A trampoline and enclosure with an improved ingress and egress is provided. The enclosure is made from a flexible material with an arched entry way. The entry way is arched, or some other shape (symmetrical or asymmetrical), so that when it is in the open position, the material closing the arch falls out of the way facilitating ingress and egress to the jumping chamber.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to trampolines and component parts including a frame assembly to fold a fixed or foldable trampoline from an expanded state to a collapsed state or vice-versa. In one embodiment, a frame assembly includes a base frame member, two peripheral frame members and two connecting members connecting the two peripheral frame members to the base frame member. The two peripheral frame members are also connected to a center joint which may slide up and down a center frame post via a folding mechanism which may include a crank shaft and an elongated threaded member. In some embodiments, the frame assembly may include hydraulics and the two peripheral frame members may be off-set relative to one another. Embodiments of component parts for the trampoline may also include a plurality of net frame members, a foldable ladder, a wheeled support and a frame pad.

Abstract: A trampoline comprising a flexible mat (3) and a plurality of springs (4) holding the mat in tension within a peripheral frame (1) of the trampoline which surrounds the mat has an enclosure system surrounding the mat. The enclosure has a lower peripheral part coupled to the mat and a plurality of resiliently flexible upright enclosure members (5) to support the barrier above the mat. The enclosure support members are free to resiliently deform away from the mat when impacted by a user against the barrier. They are also connected together at the upper ends of the enclosure support members away from their natural rest state and towards the center of the mat. When impacted by a user against the barrier on the side of the enclosure causing the barrier to resiliently deform away from the mat, the enclosure support members are resiliently deformed towards the center of the mat.

Abstract: A trampoline surrounding net bracing structure to provide improved connection between a trampoline and a surrounding net includes a framed bed, a plurality of supporting posts and a surrounding net. The framed bed has a jumping area to allow users to do jumping and bouncing exercise thereon. The supporting posts are located upright on the periphery of the framed bed. Each of the supporting posts has a top end equipped with a buffer means connecting to a bracing rack. The surrounding net has a bottom rim girded on the circumference of the jumping area and a top rim fastened to the bracing rack. Thus the surrounding net is stretched and surrounds the jumping area to form a confined movable space to allow the users to do jumping and bouncing exercise safer.

Abstract: An exerciser includes a small trampoline, or rebounder (12), and a hand support (16) with handles (24, 26) that a person can grasp while jumping and rebounding to stabilize himself or herself, which is suitable for use in a commercial or public workout facility where there are likely to be many rebounders dedicated to such rebound exercising. The hand support lies immediately forward of the front end (46) of a rebounder that rests on a floor. The hand support includes a frame (40) that rests on the floor immediately forward of the rebounder front end and that has a top bar (44) that lies at least one meter above the rebounder mat (18). The top bar pivotally supports a handle device (22) that includes the handles (24, 26) at its lower end that can be grasped by a person who is jumping on the rebounder.

Abstract: The trampoline with inflated base includes a generally toroidal shaped inflatable tube having an open center area. A mesh rebound member extends over the open center area and is secured around its entire periphery to the tube on the upper surface of the tube member. The tube includes a singular air duct or a plurality of air ducts extending radially which allow communication of air between the space interior to the tube and the space exterior to the tube.

Abstract: A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided by a support system of independent poles, linked at their tops by a flexible strap or line which is attached directly to a protective cap at the top of each pole. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for attaching a pad to a trampoline frame either with or without an enclosure.

Abstract: A floatable trampoline that includes a floatable support, an apron attached to the floatable support, a mat, a first connector attached to the mat, a second connector attached to the apron, and springs, wherein at least one spring is attached to at least one first connector and at least one second connector so as to couple the mat to the apron.

Abstract: A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided by a support system of independent poles. Variable placement net fasteners also are detailed.

Abstract: A way to attach a trampoline enclosure to a trampoline frame is described. This process involving constructing the enclosure with a buttonhole at or near its bottom edge. This buttonhole is designed to receive a spring attachment feature located on the rebounding mat of the trampoline structure. Generally, this spring attachment feature will be the D-ring (or V-ring) that is used to attach the rebounding mat to the springs. The D-ring will pass through the buttonhole and, when connected to a corresponding spring, will securely attach the trampoline enclosure to the trampoline.

Abstract: A trampoline has an enclosure system including a barrier of a flexible material (14) such as a net material surrounding the trampoline mat above the mat and having a lower peripheral part coupled directly or indirectly to the mat, and a plurality of resiliently flexible generally upright enclosure support members or rods (13) which are retained at or towards the lower ends of the enclosure support members and below the mat (1) by the frame (4) of the trampoline and which support the net above the mat, so that the enclosure is free to deform away from the mat when impacted by a user against an enclosure support member and/or against said barrier of flexible material.

Abstract: The invention comprises a trampoline including a flexible mat, a plurality of resiliently flexible rods each having a lower end retained in a frame of the trampoline and an enlarged upper end, and a plurality of fittings coupled to the mat about a periphery of the mat and including on or in an underside of each fitting a socket cavity which receives the upper end of a flexible rod so that the upper ends of the flexible rods are pivotally connected to the periphery of the mat, the fitting also including an entry into the socket cavity for the enlarged upper end of the flexible rod through an upper side of the fitting and a restricted entry towards the socket cavity for a part of the flexible rod below said enlarged upper end and through which the rod upper end cannot pass, to one side of the fitting and defined between opposed side or underside parts of the fitting.

Abstract: A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided by a support system of independent poles. Variable placement net fasteners also are detailed.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for exercising a user's body comprises an upper exercise assembly, a lower exercise assembly, and a pair of step assemblies. The upper exercise assembly enables exercising of the user's upper body through alternating extension and retraction of the user's arms. The upper exercise assembly comprises an upright member coupled with an overhead member having an impact member suspended therefrom. The lower exercise assembly comprises an upright member coupled with a base member. The upright member of the lower exercise assembly can be coupled with the upright member of the upper exercise assembly. The pair of step assemblies is pivotally coupled with the lower exercise assembly for exercising the user's lower body through an alternating stepping motion. The user can repeatedly strike the impact member while performing the alternating stepping motion to simultaneously exercise the user's upper and lower body.

Abstract: A way to attach a trampoline enclosure to a trampoline frame is described. This process involving constructing the enclosure with a buttonhole at or near its bottom edge. This buttonhole is designed to receive a spring attachment feature located on the rebounding mat of the trampoline structure. Generally, this spring attachment feature will be the D-ring (or V-ring) that is used to attach the rebounding mat to the springs. The D-ring will pass through the buttonhole and, when connected to a corresponding spring, will securely attach the trampoline enclosure to the trampoline.