Trampoline angle suspension apparatus

Abstract

The invention is a multiple surface trampoline where at least one surface is at an angle incline and one jumping material covers multiple surfaces continuously. The trampoline has a cross section wherever two surfaces at differing angles intersect and that cross section has tension supports that secure the cross section to a support cross bar. The tension supports eliminate the no bounce effect that occurs with prior art, which in turn reduces the risk of injury to persons who use the trampolines.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A trampoline comprising:
 a first plane frame having a plurality of supports to create a three sided frame in a rectangular shape;   a second inclined plane frame having a plurality of supports to create a three sided frame in a rectangular shape coupled to the first plane at an angle less than 180 degrees;   a single piece of material substantially covering said first plane frame and second plane frame having a cross section where the first plane and second plane intersect;   a plurality of tension supports coupling the non-jumping side of the jumping base at the cross section to a support cross bar;   wherein said first plane frame and second plane frame are aligned;   wherein said cross section end of the tension supports is at a higher elevation than the cross bar end of the tension supports.   
     
     
         2 . The trampoline of  claim 1 , wherein at least one elastic coupler device connects said piece of material to the first plane frame. 
     
     
         3 . The trampoline of  claim 2 , wherein the elastic coupler device is a coil tension spring. 
     
     
         4 . The trampoline of  claim 2 , wherein the elastic coupler device is an elastic cord. 
     
     
         5 . The trampoline of  claim 3 , wherein the coil spring is coupled to a thin extension bar which is affixed to each section of the first plane frame and the second plane frame. 
     
     
         6 . The trampoline of  claim 1 , wherein the frame and supports are composed of a rigid material. 
     
     
         7 . The trampoline of  claim 6 , wherein the rigid material is steel. 
     
     
         8 . The trampoline of  claim 6 , wherein the rigid material is aluminum. 
     
     
         9 . The trampoline of  claim 1 , wherein the angle of decline on the tension supports is between 2.5 and 10 degrees. 
     
     
         10 . The trampoline of  claim 1 , wherein the tension supports comprise:
 an elastic coupler device;   a strap securing the elastic coupler device to the cross section of the piece of material;   a thin extension bar securing the elastic coupler device to the cross bar.   
     
     
         11 . The trampoline of  claim 10 , wherein the elastic coupler device is a coil spring. 
     
     
         12 . The trampoline of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is a nylon strap. 
     
     
         13 . The trampoline of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is sewn into the cross section of the piece of material. 
     
     
         14 . The trampoline of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is tied to a loop which is affixed to the cross section of the piece of material. 
     
     
         15 . The trampoline of  claim 14 , wherein the loop is composed of nylon material.