Title:
TRAMPOLINE AND METHOD OF EXERCISING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/172031
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a trampoline device comprising a trampoline field with at least one panel that is connected to a frame of connected poles, wherein the poles are interconnected with connecting chains, wherein the panel is connected to the chains by way of resilient elements, and wherein the poles are further interconnected with connecting bars that are located below the chains. The trampoline device of the invention shows excellent bouncing characteristics, does not require extensive maintenance and can be easily constructed. Further, the particular trampolines of the present invention allow for construction of a tumbling lane without compromising the integrity of the trampoline and providing safety measures in case the athlete lands on the side of the panel. The invention further relates to a method of exercising and to a trampoline field pole
Inventors:
DE JONG PETER (NL)
KOOISTRA WOLTHERUS (NL)
KOOISTRA WOLTHERUS (NL)
Application Number:
PCT/EP2012/061387
Publication Date:
March 28, 2013
Filing Date:
June 14, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
BOUNZ BV (NL)
DE JONG PETER (NL)
KOOISTRA WOLTHERUS (NL)
DE JONG PETER (NL)
KOOISTRA WOLTHERUS (NL)
International Classes:
A63B5/11; A63B71/00; A63B21/02; A63B71/02
Foreign References:
| GB1056195A | 1967-01-25 | |||
| DE19535693A1 | 1997-03-27 | |||
| EP1038556A1 | 2000-09-27 | |||
| FR2684882A1 | 1993-06-18 | |||
| US5593368A | 1997-01-14 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
ZWEEP, Robert-Jan et al. (BE Amsterdam, NL)
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