Modular frame

Abstract

A modular frame adapted in use to define a recreational area in a body of water, said frame adapted to remain fixed in position within the body of water.

1 . A modular frame adapted in use to define a recreational area in a body of water, said frame adapted to remain substantially fixed in position within the body of water. 
   
   
       2 . A modular frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame is adapted to float on the surface, partially float above the surface or substantially align with the surface of the body of water. 
   
   
       3 . A modular frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a plurality of substantially regular connectable buoyant units. 
   
   
       4 . A modular frame according to  claim 3 , wherein the connectable buoyant units are buoyant blocks. 
   
   
       5 . A modular frame according to  claim 4 , wherein the buoyant blocks are connected end to end to form the frame. 
   
   
       6 . A modular frame according to  claim 4 , wherein the frame may include a plurality of side blocks and corner blocks. 
   
   
       7 . A modular frame according to  claim 4 , wherein the buoyant blocks are connected end to end by rope, chains, wire, bolts, nails, glue, welding or the like. 
   
   
       8 . A modular frame according to  claim 4 , wherein the frame includes at least two sides of connected buoyant blocks. 
   
   
       9 . A modular frame according to  claim 8 , wherein the sides are parallel and spaced apart. 
   
   
       10 . A modular frame according to  claim 9 , wherein the parallel sides are connected by connecting members stretched between the sides from opposite ends of each side. 
   
   
       11 . A modular frame according to  claim 10 , wherein the connecting members include lane ropes, wires, cables or the like. 
   
   
       12 . A modular frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame may be located in the sea, a lake or a river. 
   
   
       13 . A modular frame according to  claim 12 , wherein the frame size is predetermined by the size of the body of water. 
   
   
       14 . A modular frame according to  claim 12 , wherein the frame is anchored within the body of water. 
   
   
       15 . A modular frame according to  claim 12 , wherein the body of water is a natural or man-made body of water. 
   
   
       16 . A modular frame according to  claim 14 , wherein the frame is fixed in position within the body of water by at least one anchor which is connected to the frame. 
   
   
       17 . A modular frame according to  claim 16 , wherein the frame remains fixed in position by anchoring at each corner. 
   
   
       18 . A modular frame according to  claim 4 , wherein the buoyant blocks are constructed from a buoyant material capable of floating on water. 
   
   
       19 . A modular frame according to  claim 18 , wherein the buoyant material includes plastics material, wood, steel, rubber or the like. 
   
   
       20 . A modular frame according to  claim 19 , wherein the buoyant material is polystyrene foam. 
   
   
       21 . A modular frame according to  claim 4 , wherein each buoyant block includes reinforcing along each edge of the block. 
   
   
       22 . A modular frame adapted in use to define a safe zone in a body of water, the frame adapted to remain substantially fixed in a predetermined location within the body of water. 
   
   
       23 . A modular frame according to  claim 22 , wherein the safe zone is the water within the perimeter of the frame. 
   
   
       24 . A modular frame according to  claim 21 , wherein the modular frame includes a 5 plurality of regular connectable buoyant blocks. 
   
   
       25 . A buoyant block for a modular frame which includes:
 a body having two ends and formed at least in part from a buoyant material; and   a connecting means provided at each end of the body and adapted to allow the block to be connected to a like block.   
   
   
       26 . A buoyant block according to  claim 25 , wherein the buoyant material includes a plastics material. 
   
   
       27 . A buoyant block according to  claim 25 , wherein the buoyant blocks in use are adapted to float on the surface, partially float above the surface or substantially align with the surface of the water. 
   
   
       28 . A kit of parts for assembling a frame which in use defines a recreational area in a body of water, including at least two buoyant connectable blocks. 
   
   
       29 . A kit of parts according to  claim 28 , wherein the kit includes a pair of connecting members. 
   
   
       30 . A kit of parts according to  claim 29 , wherein the connecting members include lane ropes, wires or the like. 
   
   
       31 . A method of defining a safe zone in a body of water, the method including the steps of connecting together regular connectable buoyant modular units to form a frame, and anchoring the frame at a predetermined safe location within the body of water. 
   
   
       32 . A method of defining a safe zone according to  claim 31 , wherein the safe zone is  35  the water within the perimeter of the frame. 
   
   
       33 . (canceled) 
   
   
       34 . (canceled) 
   
   
       35 . (canceled) 
   
   
       36 . (canceled)