Trampoline assembly and related methods

Abstract

A system includes a mini trampoline assembly for use in conjunction with an active learning session(s) system. The assembly includes a frame with one or more segments, a stretchable platform, and optionally a dress skirt for the trampoline.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A trampoline comprising:
 a frame including one or more discrete segments forming an upper round, the two or more discrete segments removably coupled with each other, the frame including two or more legs extending therefrom;   an elastomeric member associated with the frame;   a stretchable platform coupled with the upper round of the frame;   cords coupled with the stretchable platform and the upper round of the frame; and   an energy collection device coupled with at least one of the stretchable platform or the cords.   
     
     
         2 . The trampoline as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a dress skirt disposed over the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The trampoline as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the dress skirt includes one or more education pockets including one or more cavities therein. 
     
     
         4 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the stretchable platform is coupled with the frame with stretchable cords. 
     
     
         5 . The trampoline as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the stretchable platform is coupled with the frame with one or more springs. 
     
     
         6 . The trampoline as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the stretchable platform includes the energy collection device. 
     
     
         7 . The trampoline as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising an active learning session(s) system for use with the trampoline, the system includes one or more of math, science, music/movement, art, history, nature/nutrition, or writing. 
     
     
         8 . The trampoline as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric member is threaded through a central opening of the segment. 
     
     
         9 . The trampoline as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the frame has shape memory material. 
     
     
         10 . The trampoline as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric member includes shape memory material. 
     
     
         11 . A method comprising:
 assembling a trampoline assembly including a frame and a stretchable platform, the frame having two or more segments with an elastomeric member associated therewith, the frame including two or more legs; and   assembling the trampoline assembly includes coupling the segments together to form a round portion of the frame.   
     
     
         12 . The method as recited in  claim 11 , wherein assembling the trampoline assembly includes weaving stretchable cords with the stretchable platform and the frame, thereby coupling the stretchable platform with the frame. 
     
     
         13 . The method as recited in  claim 11 , wherein assembling the trampoline assembly includes coupling springs with the stretchable platform and the frame, thereby coupling the stretchable platform with the frame. 
     
     
         14 . The method as recited in  claim 11 , wherein assembling the trampoline assembly includes disposing a movement instrument dress skirt over the trampoline assembly. 
     
     
         15 . The method as recited in  claim 14 , further comprising coupling a portion of the movement instrument dress skirt with the frame of the trampoline assembly. 
     
     
         16 . The method as recited in  claim 15 , wherein coupling the portion of the movement instrument dress skirt with the frame includes coupling with magnets. 
     
     
         17 . The method as recited in  claim 14 , further comprising assembling a totem with portions of the movement instrument dress skirt. 
     
     
         18 . The method as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising interconnecting information from a first classroom with one or more other classrooms. 
     
     
         19 . The method as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising releasing the trampoline assembly from a clutch to assemble the trampoline assembly. 
     
     
         20 . The method as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising moving the stretchable platform and disassembling the trampoline assembly.