Abstract
A Weather Resistant Portable Jump Rope Platform comprising of a hard flexible platform affixed to an array of foam panels. As the user jumps rope and impacts the platform, the hard flexible platform and foam panels collectively absorb and disperse the energy of impact suppressing the pounding noise associated with jumping rope. The resiliency of the hard flexible platform will then rebound the user out of the impact compression similar to a competitive jump rope floor. The platform and foam panels are resistant to the damaging effects of ultraviolet light and inclement weather allowing the user to operate in a wide range of environments. The flexible platform surface also functions as a media platform for marketing and advertising.
Claims
1. A weather resistant portable jump rope platform consisting of a platform adhesively attached to foam panels wherein the platform interacts with the user and foam panels, and the foam panels interact with the platform and ground or floor surface wherein the weather resistant portable jump rope platform is placed.
2. The portable jump rope platform of claim 1, in which the platform is comprised of synthetic or composite or combination thereof material.
3. The portable jump rope platform as in any one of the preceding claims, in which the platform is hard and flexible.
4. The portable jump rope platform as in any one of the preceding claims, in which the platform dimensions are approximately 4 foot in length, 2 foot in width, and 0.625 inches thick.
5. The portable jump rope platform as in any one of the preceding claims, in which the platform is resistant to ultraviolet light.
6. The portable jump rope platform as in any one of the preceding claims, in which the platform is resistant to inclement weather.
7. The portable jump rope platform as in any one of the preceding claims, in which the platform contains two integrated handles, one each midway down the length of the left and right side of the platform measuring 4 inch by 1 Inch.
8. The portable jump rope platform as in any one of the preceding claims, in which the platform surface is textured.
9. The portable jump rope platform as in any one of the preceding claims, in which the platform surface is neutral in color.
10. The portable jump rope platform as in any one of the preceding claims, in which the platform is tapered at each end of the length.
11. The portable jump rope platform of claim 10, in which the tapered ends of the platform elevate the platform approximately 1.5 inches.
12. The portable jump rope platform of claim 1, in which the foam panels consist of a leading edge foam panel, trailing edge foam panel, left foam panel, and right foam panel.
13. The portable jump rope platform of claim 12, in which the foam panels are of closed cell nature.
14. The portable jump rope platform of claim 12, in which the foam panels are resistant to ultraviolet light.
15. The portable jump rope platform of claim 12, in which the foam panels are resistant to inclement weather.
16. The portable jump rope platform of claim 12, in which the foam panels are adhesively attached to the platform.
17. The portable jump rope platform of claim 12, in which left and right side foam panels accommodate the integrated handles.
18. The portable jump rope platform of claim 12, in which the leading and trailing edge foam panels are tapered.
19. The portable jump rope platform of claim 1, in which the adhesive to attach the foam panels to the platform is waterproof.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] FIG. 1 is a top view of the present invention from an elevated perspective.
[0020] FIG. 2 is a side profile illustrating the tapered leading and trailing edges of the flexible platform and foam panels.
[0021] FIG. 3 is an underside view illustrating the foam panels.
[0022] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the present invention.
[0023] FIG. 5 is an illustration of the present invention in use.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0024] The following detailed description, along with the accompanying drawings to which it refers, are intended to describe the embodiments of the present invention which overcome many of the deficiencies and limitations of the current art.
[0025] FIG. 1 of the attached drawings is a fully assembled top view of the present invention from an elevated perspective illustrating the components and elements of the invention. Referencing FIG. 1, the present invention comprises of a hard flexible platform surface 1, tapered leading and trailing edges 2, integrated handles 3, leading and trailing edge foam panels 4, and side foam panel 5.
[0026] FIG. 2 is a side view perspective of the present invention. Referencing FIG. 2, the hard flexible platform surface 1, tapered leading and trailing edges 2, integrated handle 3, leading and trailing edge foam panels 4, and side foam panel 5.
[0027] FIG. 3 is an underside view of the present invention. Referencing FIG. 3, the hard flexible platform surface 1, integrated handles 3, leading and trailing edge foam panels 4, and side foam panels 5.
[0028] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the present invention illustrating the relationship and assembly of the hard flexible platform surface 1 with leading and trailing edge foam panels 4, and side foam panels 5.
[0029] FIG. 5 illustrates the present invention in use by user 6.
[0030] The hard flexible platform 1 depicted in FIGS. 1 through 5 is made of a synthetic, composite, or combination thereof material that is ultraviolet light and inclement weather resistant (e.g. Nylon Board, Outdoor Decking). The hard flexible platform measures approximately 4 feet in length, 2 feet in width, and 0.625 inches thick. The platform surface is textured to minimize the potential of slipping. The platform is elevated at both ends to allow flex under the stress of user impact thereby providing a cushioning effect. Once the maximum flex is achieved, the platforms resiliency will spring it back to nominal shape and rebound the user out of the cushioning. The resiliency is obtained through the thickness and composition of the hard flexible platform material. The hard flexible platform surface is a media platform for marketing and advertising.
[0031] The tapered leading and trailing edges 2 of the platform are depicted in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 5. These edges are tapered approximately 4 inches from each end of the platform. The tapered edges ensure a smooth jump rope passage as it transitions from ground/floor to platform surface, and elevate the hard flexible platform surface approximately 1.5 inches above the floor/ground.
[0032] The present invention contains two integrated handles 3 as depicted in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 5. These handles are located midway down the length of each side of the platform and measure approximately 4 inch by 1 inch. The integrated handles are designed to assist in product handling. There are two handles for convenience, only one is necessary to pick up and carry the platform.
[0033] Foam panels 4 and 5 are depicted in FIGS. 1 through 5. Foam panels 4 are leading/trailing edge panels, foam panels 5 are left and right panels. These panels are approximately 1.5 inches thick, ultraviolet light and inclement weather resistant, and designed for outdoor use. These foam panels are strategically attached with an adhesive to the underside of the hard flexible platform 1. The foam panels provide stability and augment the hard flexible platforms ability to absorb the impact of the user. They also disperse the energy generated from the force of user impact over a broad area and prevent the hard flexible platform from contacting the ground or floor. Dispersing the energy of impact over a broad area and preventing the platform surface from contacting the floor are both noise suppressing elements, which allow the user to jump rope in a broad array of environments. The leading and trailing edge foam panels 4 are tapered to accommodate the hard flexible platforms tapered leading and trailing edge. The left and right foam panels 5 are tailored to accommodate the integrated handles 3.
[0034] Referencing FIG. 5, as the user 6 jumps on the platform, the energy of impact is absorbed by the flexible platform surface 1 and foam panels 4 and 5. When the energy of impact is fully absorbed, the resiliency of the flexible platform will spring back to its nominal shape and rebound the user out of the cushioning. The foam panels disperse the energy generated from user impact over a broad area significantly reducing the pounding noise associated with jumping rope. The foam panels also prevent the hard flexible platform from contacting the floor thereby eliminating another source of noise. When finished jumping rope, the user can move the weather resistant jump rope platform by simply grabbing either one of the integrated handles 3.
