US20140315691A1 - Trampoline Balance Pad Assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A method to quickly attach or remove an accessory which will transform a conventional mini trampoline apparatus into a more balanced and controlled unit to achieve better physical results while exercising as well as create less strain on sore or painful joints.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
• Trampoline Balance Pad Assembly
• Application No. 61/698,638 (Provisional)
• Filing Date Sep. 9, 2012
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
• Not Applicable
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
• Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
• Trampoline: CCL-482-27
• This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein the acrobatic apparatus employs a strong, taut, flexible sheet of resiliently supported material to thrust the user into the air usually in a bouncing manner.
• (1) Note. Jogging trampolines are included under this subclass.
• A specific problem is maintaining a center of gravity while exercising or jogging.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• This product will enhance the performance and support the safety requirements of the mini trampoline apparatus and similar exercise equipment by spreading the individual's weight load evenly across the usable trampoline surface.
• The Balance Pad will help the individual maintain a center of gravity while exercising which will produce better physical results.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
• Detail 1A depicts Balance Pad Assembly positioned on the mini trampoline apparatus.
• Detail 2A depicts Balance Pad Assembly parts, FIG. 1 (Balance Pad), FIG. 2 Durable Nylon Belts with FIG. 2A (Quick Release/Connect Fasteners.
• Detail 3A depicts the mini trampoline apparatus without the Balance Pad Assembly.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
• The circular Balance Pad Assembly is of sufficient weight and thickness to suit its purpose and rest on the usable trampoline surface while exercising.
• The pad is made from plywood, formed padding and covered with a formed durable vinyl sheet.
• The Balance Pad is held in place using quick connect/quick release durable nylon belts which threads through the Balance Pad and wrap around the edge of the trampoline net and securely fastens under the mini trampoline apparatus.
• This accessory is easily and quickly attached or removed from the mini trampoline apparatus for customer satisfaction and optional use.
• The Balance Pad is designed not to damage the basic trampoline apparatus and is covered with a slip resistant mat for safety reasons.
• There will be some Balance Pad size and color variations to appeal to gender and age, as well as play and skilled usage.

Claims (5)

1. The Balance Pad Assembly is an accessory which is attached to the mini trampoline apparatus using multiple durable nylon belts with male and female quick connect/quick release fasteners on each end.

2. The durable nylon belts that are pre-threaded through the Balance Pad are then wrapped around the trampoline net and snapped together underneath the net which allows the Balance Pad to rest on the top surface of the trampoline usable net.

3. The attached Balance Pad Assembly spreads the person's weight evenly across the trampoline surface and will help the person maintain a center of gravity while exercising which will produce better physical results.

4. The attached Balance Pad Assembly becomes a balanced shock absorber and will help strengthen and help protect sore or painful joints in the legs, hip and back against awkward positions while exercising.

5. There are some Balance Pad size and color variations to appeal to gender and age, as well as play and skilled usage.

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