Water slide and bumper

Abstract

A toy for sliding on water is described. The water slide includes a sprinkler tube along the length of the slide and a bumper at one end that is connected to the sprinkler hose. Water flows through both the sprinkler tube and bumper and through holes in both to lubricate a sheet for sliding on.

1 . A water slide for placing on the ground to permit a user to slide on when the water slide is coupled to a water source, the water slide comprising:
 a sheet having a distal end and configured to provide a path along which the user slides in a sliding direction towards said distal end of the sheet;   a hose adapter to accept water from a water source; and   a conduit having a wall, said conduit in fluid communication with said hose adapter, where said conduit includes
 a first conduit having a first plurality of holes in the wall of the conduit, and where said first conduit is positioned along the sliding surface; and 
 a second conduit having a second plurality of holes in the wall of the conduit, and where said second conduit is disposed at the distal end of said sheet, 
   such that said sheet substantially conforms to the shape of the ground on which it is placed, and   such that, when the water source provides water to said hose adapter, water flows through said first plurality of holes and said second plurality of holes onto said sheet.   
     
     
         2 . The water slide of  claim 1 , wherein said second conduit comprises a bumper disposed near said distal end of said sheet. 
     
     
         3 . The water slide of  claim 2 , wherein said bumper is configured to fill with water when the water slide is coupled to a water source. 
     
     
         4 . The water slide of  claim 1 , wherein a substantial portion of a conduit is joined to said sheet. 
     
     
         5 . The water slide of  claim 4 , wherein a substantial portion of said first conduit is joined to said sheet. 
     
     
         6 . The water slide of  claim 4 , wherein a substantial portion of said second conduit is joined to said sheet. 
     
     
         7 . The water slide of  claim 4 , wherein a substantial portion of said first conduit and a substantial portion of said second conduit are joined to said sheet. 
     
     
         8 . The water slide of  claim 1 , wherein said hose adapter, said first conduit, and said second conduit are serially connected in fluid communication with each other. 
     
     
         9 . The water slide of  claim 1 , wherein said sheet further comprises a reinforced edge. 
     
     
         10 . The water slide of  claim 9 , wherein said sheet further comprises an engagement feature. 
     
     
         11 . The water slide of  claim 10 , wherein said engagement feature is disposed near to said reinforced edge. 
     
     
         12 . The water slide of  claim 10 , wherein said reinforced edge comprises a reinforced edge region, and wherein said engagement feature is disposed within said reinforced edge region. 
     
     
         13 . The water slide of  claim 10 , wherein said engagement feature is selected from a hole, a slot, a slit, a tab, a loop, a hook, and a strap, 
     
     
         14 . The water slide of  claim 1 , wherein said sheet comprises a proximal sheet portion and a distal sheet portion, wherein said proximal sheet portion and a distal sheet portion are joined together. 
     
     
         15 . The water slide of  claim 14 , wherein said proximal sheet portion and a distal sheet portion are permanently joined together. 
     
     
         16 . The water slide of  claim 15 , wherein said proximal sheet portion and a distal sheet portion are permanently joined together by means of a joining means selected from one or more of adhesive, pressure, and heat. 
     
     
         17 . The water slide of  claim 1 , further comprising a connecting means, wherein said first conduit and said second conduit are joined together by said connecting means. 
     
     
         18 . The water slide of  claim 17 , wherein said connecting means comprises a permanent connecting means. 
     
     
         19 . The water slide of  claim 17 , wherein said connecting means comprises a releasable connecting means. 
     
     
         20 . The water slide of  claim 2 , further comprising a connecting means, wherein said first conduit and said second conduit are joined together by said connecting means.