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Trampoline board with stiffeners and weightsRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Gymnastic, Projector, Spring BoardTrampoline board with stiffeners and weights description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070202993, Trampoline board with stiffeners and weights. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention generally relates to trampoline boards, and more particularly, to a trampoline board with stiffening elements 105, 110 and weights to more closely approximate the response and feel of another board, such as a wakeboard, skateboard or snowboard. BACKGROUND [0002] The use of boards on a trampoline is gaining popularity as a method for training for other board sports. For example, people wishing to improve snowboarding or wakeboarding skills may use a trampoline board. Some trampoline boards are typically comprised of soft sided board-like structures that will not damage the trampoline or injure the user. Occasionally, conventional boards (e.g., snowboards, skateboards and wakeboards) are used with or without soft coverings for protection. [0003] Unfortunately, each of the foregoing approaches suffers shortcomings. Many conventional foam trampoline boards lack sufficient rigidity to provide a realistic training experience. In use, the board flops around, which interferes with training. Conventional foam boards also lack appropriate weight to provide a realistic training experience. Thus, airborne maneuvering of the training board does not realistically simulate the feel of maneuvering a snowboard, wakeboard or skateboard. [0004] When conventional boards (e.g., snowboards, skateboards and wakeboards) are used on trampolines, they do not flex sufficiently to conform to the trampoline surface during jumps. Additionally, even if the edges of the board may be covered, the hard surface of the board poses a risk to users. [0005] In view of the foregoing state of the art, it would be an advancement in the art to provide a soft flexible board for use on a trampoline, which is simple in design and manufacture and includes stiffeners and weights for providing a realistic training experience. It would also be an advancement in the art to provide variable stiffening and weight elements 115, 130. The invention is directed to overcoming one or more of the problems and achieving one or more of the objectives as set forth above. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] To overcome problems as set forth above, in one aspect of the invention a flexible foam board with compartments for receiving stiffening elements 105, 110 is provided. The stiffening elements 105, 110 may be removable or fixed. The stiffening elements 105, 110 may be comprised of a material such as plastic or fiberglass and configured to provide a desired quantum of flexibility and rigidity to the board. [0007] In another aspect of the invention a flexible foam board with compartments for receiving weight elements 115, 130 is provided. The weight elements 115, 130 may be integrated with stiffening elements 105, 110 or may be separate elements. The weight elements 115, 130 may be comprised of any dense material configured to provide a desired quantum of weight to the board. The compartments for receiving the weights may be located at various positions to achieve a desired weight distribution. [0008] In yet another aspect of the invention a protective cover may be applied to the board. [0009] In yet another aspect of the invention laterally adjustable and pivotal foot bindings 120, 125 may be applied to the board. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] The foregoing and other aspects, objects, features and advantages of the invention will become better understood with reference to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings, where: [0011] The foregoing and other aspects, objects, features and advantages of the invention will become better understood with reference to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings, where: [0012] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an exemplary board according to principles of the invention; [0013] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of an exemplary board in a flexed position according to principles of the invention; and [0014] FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of an exemplary binding for and exemplary board according to principles of the invention. [0015] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments depicted in the figures or the shapes, relative sizes, proportions or materials shown in the figures. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0016] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a flexible foam board 100 with compartments or other means for receiving or operably engaging stiffening elements 105, 110 is provided. The stiffening elements 105, 110 may be removable or fixed. The stiffening elements 105, 110 may be comprised of a material that is more rigid than the foam board, such as plastic or fiberglass, and is configured to provide a desired quantum of flexibility and rigidity to the board. In a preferred implementation, stiffness is adjustable. For example, the board may be made stiffer for larger users and more flexible for lighter users. In a preferred embodiment, the stiffening elements 105, 110, e.g., fiberglass strips, do not run to the board ends, leaving the ends soft and flexible for safety. [0017] Compartments for receiving (i.e., operably engaging) weight elements 115, 130 may also be provided in the foam board 100. The weight elements 115, 130 may be integrated with stiffening elements 105, 110 or may be separate elements. The weight elements 115, 130 may be comprised of any dense material (i.e., of greater density than the board) configured to provide a desired weight to the board. The compartments for receiving the weights may be located at various positions to achieve a desired weight distribution. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, the board is weight adjustable to better match a preferred "swing weight" of the board 100 in the air. Therefore, the board 100 approximates the actual feel of a wake snow or skate board, making it a realistic training tool. [0018] The tip and tail may be either arched up to provide a "kicktail" or level and planar as shown in the Figures. The top may have bindings 120, 125. However, if the top does not have bindings 120, 125 it may be covered in foam and neoprene ribbed surface for grip. The board may be sized comparable to a conventional wakeboard, skateboard or snowboard, or other boards. [0019] The soft foam provides safety, and is flexible with the bounce of the trampoline. The surface is compatible with gym shoes or bare feet and perfectly mimics a recreational boarding experience on a trampoline for safe practice. Continue reading about Trampoline board with stiffeners and weights... 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