Inflatable jumping toy and method

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1996-07-03

1998-09-29

Donnelly, Jerome

Exercise devices

Gymnastic

Projector

482 77, 47135, A63B 511

Patent

active

058139460

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable jumping toy typically employed in a play area by children performing jumping exercises is disclosed. The inflatable jumping toy comprises a construction incorporating a large torodial-shaped tube utilized as a base element and a vertical retainer wall mounted upon the top of the torodial-shaped tube. The retainer wall functions to absorb the lateral impact of a child against the jumping toy and to prevent a child from falling out of or being accidentally ejected from the jumping toy. A multi-layer bouncing mattress which is surrounded by and in communication with the torodial-shaped tube serves as a cushioned floor to absorb the vertical impact of the children during the jumping exercises. In a preferred embodiment, the multi-layer bouncing mattress includes an upper floor layer having an I-beam construction for providing maximum impact absorption of the vertical forces associated with jumping. Beneath the upper I-beam layer is a lower floor layer comprising a single X-beam spiral construction which enjoys strong welded seals about one continuous spiral air chamber which promotes the passage of inflation air therethrough. As an alternative, a parallel X-beam constructed layer can be used as the lower floor layer. Either lower floor layer provides a robust, wear-resistant surface for indoor or outdoor use.

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