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Is a trampoline patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a trampoline have been patented many times, but "a trampoline" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 439 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “trampoline” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 343 best keyword matches we examined, 102 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: CHEN SAMUEL (46), BELLICON AG (15), BOARD & BATTEN INT INC (12), ACON FINLAND OY LTD (11).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63B (339), F16B (21), A63G (8), F16F (5).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a trampoline
- Method and apparatus for attaching a trampoline mat to a trampoline frame US-12612933-B2 2026 · PLUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS PTY LTD
A method for attaching a trampoline jumping mat to a trampoline frame using a plurality of clips and elastic connectors, each elastic connector having a first end that is a part of a loop, each clip having a handle connected to a …
View on Google Patents - System and method for attaching a rebound mat to a trampoline frame US-12296232-B2 2025 · SUZHOU INNOVATIVE SPORTS GOODS CO LTD
A system and method for attaching a rebound mat to a peripheral frame using elastic loops. Each of the elastic loops has a first section and a second section that can be stretched in opposite directions. A loop connector is used t…
View on Google Patents - Elastic element for securing a jump mat to a trampoline frame US-10920853-B2 2021 · ANGEHRN AG UMFORMTECHNIK
An elastic element for securing a jump mat to a trampoline frame includes a terminating element which is provided at each free end and alters the diameter of the elastic element. The elastic element includes a flexible cord elemen…
View on Google Patents - Trampoline enclosure connector US-10610717-B2 2020 · CHEN SAMUEL
A spring enclosure trampoline has a trampoline bed connected across a horizontal frame member. Trampoline legs supporting the horizontal frame member above a ground surface. A trampoline enclosure supporting a trampoline enclosure…
View on Google Patents - Tensioning element for tensioning a jumping mat on a frame of a trampoline US-10173090-B2 2019 · HEYMANS JOACHIM
The invention relates to a tensioning element ( 1 ) for tensioning a jumping mat ( 15 ) on a frame ( 16 ) of a trampoline ( 19 ) with the aid of an elastic cable ( 18 ), wherein the tensioning element ( 1 ) comprises a basic body …
View on Google Patents - Trampoline enclosure system US-10232208-B2 2019 · CHEN SAMUEL
A trampoline comprising a trampoline frame having legs. The trampoline frame has a trampoline frame horizontal portion. A trampoline bed is suspended across the trampoline frame horizontal portion. Springs extend between the tramp…
View on Google Patents - Trampoline enclosure and pad system US-9682264-B1 2017 · CHEN SAMUEL
A trampoline comprising a trampoline frame having legs. The trampoline frame has a trampoline frame horizontal portion. A trampoline bed is suspended across the trampoline frame horizontal portion. Springs extend between the tramp…
View on Google Patents - Trampoline with elongate spring mount and bed with integral spring cover US-9278241-B2 2016 · VANELVERDINGHE JEFFRY L
A trampoline with a beam spring-actuated bed supported by a frame with the bed having a grommetless spring mounting portion secured to a plurality of springs. Disclosed embodiments include the jumping surface portion of the bed an…
View on Google Patents - Trampoline enclosure net US-8905898-B2 2014 · CHEN SAMUEL
A trampoline includes a trampoline bed secured to a frame. The trampoline bed is made of trampoline bed material. An enclosure includes an enclosure net made of enclosure net material, a net hem formed on the enclosure net, a plur…
View on Google Patents - Trampoline enclosure attachment to trampoline mat US-7758471-B2 2010 · SKYWALKER HOLDINGS LLC
A way to attach a trampoline enclosure to a trampoline frame is described. This process involving constructing the enclosure with a buttonhole at or near its bottom edge. This buttonhole is designed to receive a spring attachment …
View on Google Patents - Trampoline and enclosure system US-7854687-B2 2010 · BOARD & BATTEN INC
A trampoline comprising a flexible mat ( 3 ) and a plurality of springs ( 4 ) holding the mat in tension within a peripheral frame ( 1 ) of the trampoline which surrounds the mat has an enclosure system surrounding the mat. The en…
View on Google Patents - Frameless trampoline US-7789803-B2 2010 · Revel Match LLC
A floatable trampoline that includes a floatable support, an apron attached to the floatable support, a mat, a first connector attached to the mat, a second connector attached to the apron, and springs, wherein at least one spring…
View on Google Patents - Trampoline mat and method of making same US-2005227812-A1 2005 · JAMES THOMAS A
An improved trampoline mat capable of being attached to a trampoline frame using a plurality of coil springs. The trampoline mat includes a flexible bed having an outer portion being folded over and connected to an inner portion o…
View on Google Patents - Trampoline enclosure system US-6607468-B1 2003
A trampoline system includes a frame comprising a border rail encircling an opening and a plurality of support legs projecting from the frame. A trampoline bed is disposed within the opening and is secured to the border rail by a …
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a trampoline been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.