Trampoline with contact surface that promotes circulation

Abstract

A trampoline assembly ( 10 ) for use by a user ( 233 ) includes a base frame ( 12 ), a suspension assembly ( 14 ) and a bed assembly ( 18 ). The suspension assembly ( 14 ) includes a plurality of suspension members ( 26 ) that couple the bed assembly ( 18 ) to the base frame ( 12 ). In one embodiment, the bed assembly ( 18 ) defines a contact surface ( 28 ) that is engaged by the user ( 233 ). Further, the contact surface ( 28 ) includes a plurality of spaced apart projections ( 30 ). The feet of the user ( 233 ) of the trampoline assembly ( 10 ) engage the projections ( 30 ) during use of the trampoline assembly ( 10 ). As a result thereof, the feet of the user ( 233 ) receive a massage like action. This causes increased blood flow in the feet, releases tension in the feet and stimulates the brain and internal organs.

1 . A trampoline assembly for use by a user, the trampoline assembly comprising: 
 a base frame;    a suspension assembly including a plurality of suspension members; and    a bed assembly that is coupled to the base frame with the suspension assembly, the bed assembly defining a contact surface that is engaged by the user, the contact surface including a plurality of spaced apart projections.    
   
   
       2 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the bed assembly includes a bed base layer that is directly coupled to the suspension assembly and the contact surface is fixedly secured to the bed base layer.  
   
   
       3 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the bed assembly includes a bed base layer that is directly coupled to the suspension assembly and the contact surface is removably secured to the bed base layer.  
   
   
       4 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the bed assembly includes a bed base layer that is directly coupled to the suspension assembly and the contact surface is positioned on top of the bed base layer.  
   
   
       5 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the spaced apart projections cover substantially the entire contact surface.  
   
   
       6 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the spaced apart projections cover approximately fifty percent of the contact surface.  
   
   
       7 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the spaced apart projections cover approximately ten percent of the contact surface.  
   
   
       8 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the projections extend upward at least approximately from 0.1 inches.  
   
   
       9 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the projections extend upward at least approximately from 0.2 inches.  
   
   
       10 . The trampoline assembly of  claim 1  wherein the frame has a diameter of less than approximately six feet.  
   
   
       11 . A projection attachment for a mini-trampoline that includes a bed base layer, the projection attachment comprising: 
 an attachment base that is sized and shaped to fit on the bed base layer; and    a plurality of projections that extend upward from the attachment base, the projections defining at least a portion a contact surface.    
   
   
       12 . The projection attachment of  claim 11  wherein the attachment base has a diameter that is approximately equal to a diameter of the bed base layer.  
   
   
       13 . The projection attachment of  claim 11  wherein the attachment base has a surface area that is within approximately 90 percent of a surface area of the bed base layer.  
   
   
       14 . The projection attachment of  claim 11  further comprising a fastener assembly for securing the attachment base to the trampoline.  
   
   
       15 . A trampoline assembly comprising a trampoline and the projection attachment of  claim 11  positioned on the trampoline.  
   
   
       16 . A method making a trampoline assembly for use by a user, the method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a base frame;    providing a bed assembly that defines a contact surface that is engaged by the user, the contact surface including a plurality of spaced apart projections; and    coupling the bed assembly to the base frame with a suspension assembly that includes a plurality of suspension members.    
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the step of providing a bed assembly includes providing a bed base layer that is directly coupled to the suspension assembly and securing the contact surface to the bed base layer.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the step of providing a bed assembly includes providing a bed base layer that is directly coupled to the suspension assembly and removably securing the contact surface to the bed base layer.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the step of providing a bed assembly includes providing a bed base that is directly coupled to the suspension assembly and positioning the contact surface on top of the bed base layer.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the spaced apart projections cover substantially the entire contact surface.