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Granted Patent B1
US 11,724,145 · App. 17/745,331 · Granted Aug 15, 2023

Combination trampoline and pole device, a retrofit trampoline and pole device for use with a water structure, and an entertainment system

Inventor: Milton Stamper (Hagerstown, MD)
A63B5/11A63B9/00A63B2208/03A63B2244/225
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 11,724,145
App. No.
17/745,331
Granted
Aug 15, 2023
Kind
B1
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.

Claims (39)

1. A combination trampoline and pole device, comprising:

a trampoline, comprising:

a support structure having an open top side;

an elastic mat configured to at least partially cover the open top side of the support structure; and

a plurality of elastic members configured to connect the elastic mat to the support structure; and

a pole configured to extend through a hole in the elastic mat such that the pole is substantially perpendicular to the elastic mat when unstretched.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the support structure and the pole extend from a supporting surface.

3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the open top side of the support structure extends to a first height above the supporting surface.

4. The device of claim 3 , wherein when the elastic mat and the elastic members are fully stretched under the weight of a user, the elastic mat forms a maximum concave shape, the maximum concave shape having a second height which is less than the first height.

5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the pole remains centered in the hole when the elastic mat is stretched.

6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the elastic mat and elastic members provide a returning force to propel and assist the user in climbing the pole.

7. The device of claim 6 , the support structure further comprising a basin, the basin being located between the elastic mat and the supporting surface, the basin being capable of containing liquid.

8. The device of claim 5 , wherein the hole is configured with a grommet, the grommet having a diameter large enough to accommodate the pole, the grommet reducing wear and friction on the hole and the pole when the trampoline is in use.

9. The device of claim 2 , wherein the support structure, the trampoline, and the pole are detachably affixed to the supporting surface.

10. A retrofit trampoline and pole device for use with a water structure having an open top, comprising:

an elastic mat configured to at least partially cover the open top of the water structure;

a plurality of elastic members configured to stretch the elastic mat over the water structure;

an attachment mechanism for connecting the plurality of elastic members to a top edge of the water structure; and

a pole configured to extend through a hole in the elastic mat such that the pole is substantially perpendicular to the elastic mat when unstretched.

11. The device of claim 10 , wherein when the elastic mat and the elastic members are fully stretched under the weight of a user, the elastic mat forms a maximum concave shape, the maximum concave shape being under a surface of water in the water structure and above a bottom of the water structure.

12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the elastic mat is porous and allows the water to penetrate the elastic mat so that the user gets wet when the elastic mat is stretched below the surface of the water.

13. The device of claim 12 , wherein a lower end of the pole is detachably connected the bottom of the water structure.

14. The device of claim 11 , wherein the elastic mat may be is set at a ground level when the top edge of the water structure is set at the ground level and a remaining portion of the water structure is beneath the ground level.

15. An entertainment system configured for use by a person positionable on and generally supportable along a generally planar surface, comprising:

a pole configured to extend generally upwardly from the generally planar surface, the pole having a functional base positioned along the generally planar surface;

a jumping mat positioned on the generally planar surface and extending outwardly from the functional base of the pole, wherein the jumping mat is configured to provide a trampoline effect; and

wherein the pole is fixable in position to allow the person to interact therewith and lift off of the jumping mat such that by partially disengaging from the pole the person can then at least one of the group of bounce on the jumping mat and depress the jumping mat;

a stability structure, the stability structure having a stabilizer configured to accommodate an upper end of the pole;

a mirrored ball positioned on the stabilizer and configured to rotate; and

a plurality of lights positioned at predetermined points on the stability structure, the plurality of lights comprising a plurality of colors,

at least one of the plurality of lights shining generally downwardly toward the person and at least another of the plurality lights shining toward the mirrored ball.

16. The entertainment system of claim 15 , wherein the plurality of lights are configured to move, change colors, and flash in response to the person bouncing on the mat and music playing during use.

17. An entertainment system configured for use by a person positionable on and generally supportable along a generally planar surface, comprising:

a pole configured to extend generally upwardly from the generally planar surface, the pole having a functional base positioned along the generally planar surface;

a jumping mat positioned on the generally planar surface and extending outwardly from the functional base of the pole, wherein the jumping mat is configured to provide a trampoline effect; and

wherein the pole is fixable in position to allow the person to interact therewith and lift off of the jumping mat such that by partially disengaging from the pole the person can then at least one of the group of bounce on the jumping mat and depress the jumping mat; and

wherein the jumping mat has a central hole, the central hole being configured to accommodate the pole extending therethrough.

18. The entertainment system of claim 17 , further comprising a stability structure, the stability structure having a stabilizer configured to accommodate an upper end of the pole.

19. The entertainment system of claim 17 , wherein the jumping mat is detachably positioned over a water structure so that when the person depresses the mat, the person can get wet from the water contained in the water structure.

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