Exercise devices – Gymnastic – Play area climbing or traversing arrangement
Patent
1995-07-21
1998-08-18
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Gymnastic
Play area climbing or traversing arrangement
482 23, 52664, A63B 900
Patent
active
057952671
ABSTRACT:
A play system floor includes a frame defining the periphery of an area to be floored and a webbed flooring constructed of a webbing material extending between the frame members. The webbing material has an optimal predetermined stretch coefficient at which it retains its resiliency, while resisting sagging. The webbed flooring is sized using the stretch coefficient whereby the dimensions of the webbed flooring when stretched substantially correspond to the dimensions of the area to be floored. The webbed flooring is stretched to the dimensions of the area to be floored and secured to the frame. The webbing material is 2" wide nylon webbing spaced 2" apart. The webs that make up the floor are weaved together and sewed together at areas where they overlap. The floor is stretched to the dimensions of the area to be floored by positioning a bar through loops on each side of the weaved flooring, and applying tension to each bar. The webbed flooring is secured to the frame by attaching each bar to the frame using clamps, bands, or other attaching devices. Tension to each bar is applied by operating a screw-actuated clamping member to tighten the bar against the frame.
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Apley Richard J.
Cave LLP Bryan
Hwang Victor K.
PlaySmart, Inc.
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