Inflatable slide and method

Abstract

A method for assembling an inflatable slide which is furnished with water to facilitate sliding of a person's body along a plastic and/or fabric substrate. A method for providing water for recreational purposes. An inflatable slide having a slide section and a climb section.

1 . A slide assembly comprising: an inflated structure defining a tunnel, a climb section and a slide section; and a slide mat passing through said tunnel.  
   
   
       2 . The slide assembly of  claim 1  additionally comprising a means for dispersing water onto said slide mat.  
   
   
       3 . The slide assembly of  claim 1  additionally comprising a means for dispersing water onto said slide section of said inflated structure.  
   
   
       4 . The slide assembly of  claim 2  wherein said means for dispersing water comprises a tubing assembly at least partially extending through said tunnel.  
   
   
       5 . The slide assembly of  claim 3  wherein said means for dispersing water onto said slide section comprises a tubing assembly.  
   
   
       6 . The slide assembly of  claim 5  wherein said tubing assembly extends through an expanded arch of said inflated structure and is supported by the expanded arch for dispersing water for subsequent flowing down said slide section.  
   
   
       7 . The slide assembly of  claim 1  wherein said slide mat is integrally secured to said inflated structure.  
   
   
       8 . The slide assembly of  claim 7  wherein at least a portion of said integrally secured slide mat pneumatically communicates with said inflated structure such that at least a portion of said slide mate inflates as said inflated structure inflates.  
   
   
       9 . A method for providing water for recreational purposes, comprising: inflating a deflated slide assembly into an inflated structure defining a tunnel, a climb section and a slide section; disposing a slide mat through said tunnel; and dispersing water onto said slide mat.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9  additionally comprising dispersing water for flowing down the slide section of the inflated structure.  
   
   
       11 . A method for assembling a slide assembly, comprising: providing a deflated slide assembly; engaging a blower to an opening in the deflated slide assembly; activating the blower for inflating the deflated slide assembly into an inflated structure defining a tunnel, a climb section and a slide section, and disposing a slide mat through the tunnel.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11  additionally comprising connecting a water hose to a tubing assembly supported by the inflated structure; introducing water through the water hose and into the tubing assembly for dispersing water onto the slide mat.