Dual Sided Safety-Enhancing and Tensioned Parallel-Strap Strengthened Mesh Panel Arrays, For One or More Arrays and/or Series of Trampolines

Abstract

Dual sided safety-enhancing mesh panel arrays are provided for use along bounding area perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mats in one or more arrays or series of trampolines. Each mesh panel array comprises a reinforced perimeter interiorly supporting principally parallel, longitudinally-tensionable straps distributed laterally at generally evenly-spaced apart intervals, such that a mesh material secured intermediate parallel straps and upper and lower perimeter-side portions of the array forms each mesh panel. Longitudinally-tensionable straps each have an upper end coupled with an adjustable tensioner, and a lower end coupled with a lower adjustable-length coupling, providing a collective tensioning of the straps/array. Shaped arrangements of arrays are provided. In one embodiment a shaped array arrangement has exteriorly-adjacent planar padding protectively covered by an outwardly-extending mat flap portions. Additionally or alternatively a shaped array arrangement can have an exteriorly-adjacent sloped spring-cover eliminating unsafe seating, moving or standing next to an in-use trampoline.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . Dual sided safety-enhancing and tensioned parallel strap strengthened mesh panel arrays, for one or more arrays and/or series of trampolines, comprising:
 an arrangement of a plurality of generally upright mesh panel arrays (MPAS);   one or more of the plurality of MPAS each having a respective lower length-wise perimeter-side positioned closely adjacent a juncture of aligned outermost perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mat bounding areas in an array or series of trampolines and a coupled portion of trampoline spring retainers fastened to the aligned outermost perimeter-sides;   each MPA having a reinforced perimeter interiorly comprising a plurality of generally upright adjustably tensionable mesh panels (MPS) arranged laterally adjacent each other, the reinforced perimeter comprising a first generally upright elongate perimeter-side secured intermediate a first end of an upper lengthwise perimeter-side and a first end of a lower lengthwise perimeter-side, and a second generally upright elongate perimeter-side secured intermediate a second end of the upper lengthwise perimeter-side and a second end of the lower lengthwise perimeter-side;   each MPA reinforced perimeter further comprising a plurality of principally parallel longitudinally-tensionable straps distributed laterally at generally evenly-spaced apart intervals, wherein an upper end of each strap is fastened to a respective portion of said upper lengthwise perimeter-side, and a lower end of each strap is fastened to a respective portion of said lower lengthwise perimeter-side, wherein, most or all the longitudinally-tensionable straps each have a lower end engaged and configured adjustable in height by a respective adjustable-length coupling and an upper end configured coupled with an adjustable tensioner; wherein the adjustable-length couplings and the adjustable tensioners are configured to collectively provide an adjustable strap tensioning of the straps of a MPA such that a lower length-wise perimeter-side of the MPA is normally secured at a height and aligned closely adjacent said juncture, and each MP is tensioned in a manner reducing lateral mesh-displacement of the MPA and increasing impact force absorption that the MPA can regularly withstand during lateral force impacts made either on one side or on both sides of the MPA; and,   each of said adjustably tensionable MPS comprising a perimeter securely fastened around a durable and resilient mesh material and configured such that a tensioning of MPS occurs when a tensioning is applied to longitudinally-tensionable straps of the MPA.   
     
     
         2 . The invention according to  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of MPAS, wherein at least two of the plurality of MPAS are each aligned with a respective one of said juncture and arranged perpendicular and adjacent each other to form an upright corner, wherein a longitudinally reinforced upright elongate perimeter-side of a first MPA is secured by a series of generally evenly spaced apart fasteners parallel and closely adjacent to a longitudinally reinforced upright elongate perimeter-side of a second MPA. 
     
     
         3 . The invention according to  claim 2  further comprising a plurality of MPAS arranged perpendicular and adjacent each other forming a shaped arrangement of a plurality of MPAS having one or more upright corners, wherein, the shaped-arrangement is selected from the group consisting of a principally: L-shaped arrangement of MPAS, U-shaped arrangement of MPAS, rectangular-shape arrangement of MPAS, polygonal-shaped arrangement of MPAS. 
     
     
         4 . The invention according to  claim 3  wherein a lower lengthwise perimeter-side of each MPA is a shaped arrangement of a plurality of MPAS is positioned and aligned closely adjacent a respective said juncture, such that a maximum bounding area of each plurality of aligned trampoline mats is provided to trampoline users. 
     
     
         5 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein said aligned outermost perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mat bounding areas each further comprise a respective mat flap beginning adjacent said juncture and a portion of a lower lengthwise perimeter-side of a respective MPA and extending outwardly closely adjacent above most or all of an upper side of an elongate generally planar pad member located adjacent an exterior lower side of the MPA; wherein, the elongate generally planar pad member is sized to cover and located adjacent above trampoline springs, trampoline spring retainers and gaps therebetween associated with one or more of the aligned outermost perimeter-sides, such that, should a momentary passing of a portion of a user's body under the lower lengthwise perimeter-side occur, it is guided in a safety-enhancing manner over the planar pad and away from the plurality of trampoline springs, trampoline spring retainers and gaps covered by the planar pad member. 
     
     
         6 . The invention according to  claim 5  wherein the elongate generally planar pad member is comprised of a high-density foam having a thickness of approximately 0.5″. 
     
     
         7 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the lower ends of most or all longitudinally-tensionable straps of one or more MPAs have a reinforced lower strap aperture, connecting point or node each configured for engagement with a respective adjustable-length coupling;
 the lower lengthwise perimeter-side of one or more of the MPAs each further comprising one or more reinforced apertures, connecting points or nodes located at generally evenly spaced apart intervals, wherein each aperture, connecting point or node is located under a non-strap mesh portion of a respective MP and configured for engagement with a respective adjustable-length coupling; and wherein, 
 each adjustable-length coupling is attached in a generally vertical axis intermediate a respective portion of a lower lengthwise perimeter-side of a MPA and a respective coupler selected from the group consisting of: a coupler fastened to a portion of a trampoline frame member, a coupler fastened to a floor or platform supporting a trampoline or portion of a trampoline, a coupler fastened to a portion of an elongate member secured at, near or proximate its opposite ends and generally aligned with and vertically below the lower lengthwise perimeter-side. 
 
     
     
         8 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein each outwardly extending mat flap further comprises a series of generally evenly spaced apart openings aligned adjacent said juncture, each opening having a somewhat elongated outwardly extending shape aligned and sized such that a corresponding adjustable-length coupling attached in a generally vertical axis and depending downwardly from a respective portion of a lower lengthwise perimeter-side extends through the opening, such that portions of the trampoline mat flap and its adjacent mat bounding area proximate one or more of the spaced apart openings, during use, can move freely up and down and inward and outward relative to each adjustable-length coupling with little or no significant interference. 
     
     
         9 . The invention according to  claim 8  wherein each opening having a somewhat elongated outwardly extending shape is selected from a group consisting of: a longer-than-wide aperture, a longer-than-wide aperture reinforced aperture, a slit, a generally T-shaped slit wherein the top of the T-shape is aligned adjacent a portion of said juncture and is shorter in length than the base of the T-shape. 
     
     
         10 . The invention according to  claim 1  further comprising one or more mesh panel arrays, wherein each array has a respective elongate sloped spring cover sufficient in length and width to extend over and principally cover an aligned one or more series of trampolines springs, trampoline spring retainers and gaps therebetween, located proximate to a lower exterior side of the MPA, wherein,
 an upper lengthwise perimeter-side of the elongate sloped spring cover is secured along a lower side portion of a respective MPA and a lower lengthwise perimeter-side of the sloped spring cover is secured along a side portion of a corresponding trampoline frame member, or other principally rigid member, wherein, 
 the angle of the elongate sloped spring-series cover eliminates an elongate horizontal region proximate an exterior of a mesh panel array that could otherwise entice individuals to unsafely sit, linger, stand, move about, or jump from, the extended region, in close proximity to mat bounding area when in use. 
 
     
     
         11 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the interval of the straps distributed laterally at generally evenly-spaced apart intervals is the same, or principally the same as, a width of a roll or bolt of mesh material made by a manufacturer which when installed and tensioned in a MP is capable of providing at least a burst strength in conformance with an applicable safety standard code. 
     
     
         12 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the interval of the straps distributed laterally at generally evenly-spaced apart intervals is between 4.5 to 7 feet. 
     
     
         13 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the durable and resilient mesh consists of a polypropylene mesh. 
     
     
         14 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the durable and resilient mesh material further comprises a see-through mesh providing an easy viewability through the mesh material to monitoring staff, attendees and trampoline users. 
     
     
         15 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the mesh material of one or more MPS in a MPA further comprises, a plurality of reinforcing weft strands, which in an installed MP are arranged generally parallel to the upper lengthwise perimeter-side and the lower lengthwise perimeter-side of a respective MPA, wherein, the plurality of reinforcing weft strands provide a reduced lateral impact mesh-displacement of the one or more MPS and an increased lateral impact force absorption that the MPA can regularly withstand. 
     
     
         16 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the durable and resilient mesh material of a MP is securely fastened about its perimeter by one or more parallel stitchings and the combination of the mesh material type employed and the parallel stitchings provide at least a burst strength in conformance with an applicable safety standard code. 
     
     
         17 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein each longitudinally-tensionable strap comprises one or more layers of material of a type which when installed under tension is capable of providing a burst strength of at least three times that of the mesh material burst strength in conformance with an applicable safety standard code. 
     
     
         18 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the one or more layers of material of each longitudinally-tensionable strap consists of a vinyl tarp or truck tarp. 
     
     
         19 . The invention according to  claim 3  further comprising a plurality of elongate members, each one of the plurality of elongate members secured at, near or proximate its opposite ends to a respective one or more support members such that the elongate member is aligned above and longitudinally with an upper lengthwise perimeter-side of a respective MPA of a shaped arrangement of a plurality of MPAS; wherein,
 a lower end of each longitudinally tensionable strap of a MPA is adjusted in height by a respective adjustable-length coupling, wherein, 
 each longitudinally tensionable strap having a reinforced aperture or grommet located proximate an upper end provides engagement with a lower end or portion of an elongate adjustable tensioner depending downward from a portion of a respective elongate member, wherein, 
 an adjustable tensioning of each elongate adjustable tensioner engaging an upper end reinforced aperture or grommet of a longitudinally tensionable strap of a MPA collectively provides, significantly reduced lateral mesh-displacement of the MPA and significantly increased impact force absorption that the MPA can regularly withstand during lateral force impacts made either on one side or on both sides of the MPA. 
 
     
     
         20 . The invention according to  claim 19  wherein one or more of the plurality of elongate members is a member selected from the group consisting of: a cable, a wire, a rope a cord, a rod, a tube. 
     
     
         21 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein one or more of the tensioners comprise a tensioning means for adjustably tensioning one or more longitudinally-tensionable straps of one or more MPAS. 
     
     
         22 . The invention according to  claim 19  further comprising each elongate adjustable tensioner extending over and downward an opposite side of a portion of a respective elongate member, wherein a second lower end or portion of the tensioner extends downward to provide for an adjustable tensioning of the tensioner and a securing of the second lower end or portion to a tensioner retainer or coupler at, nearby or adjacent a height of a trampoline frame member. 
     
     
         23 . The invention according to  claim 19  further comprising each elongate adjustable tensioner extending through a pulley coupled to a portion of a respective elongate member, wherein a second lower end or portion of the tensioner extends downward from the pulley to provide for an adjustable tensioning of the tensioner and a securing of the second lower end or portion to a tensioner retainer or coupler at, nearby or adjacent a height of a trampoline frame member. 
     
     
         24 . The invention according to  claim 23  wherein one or more elongate adjustable tensioners each extending through and downward from a respective pulley coupled to a portion of an elongate member further comprises the elongate tensioner being threaded through a sleeve portion, channel or series of apertures, of a respective longitudinally tensionable strap, wherein an adjustable tensioning of each threaded elongate tensioner collectively increases the extent to which a MPA provides said significantly reduced lateral mesh-displacement and significantly increased impact force absorption that the MPA can regularly withstand during lateral force impacts made either on one side or on both sides of the MPA. 
     
     
         25 . The invention according to  claim 19  further comprising two or more poles, wherein each pole extends upward from a floor or a platform proximate one or more arrays or series of trampolines equipped with one or more MPAS; wherein each pole has height meeting or exceeding the height of one or more of the MPAS; wherein a first pole is located proximate or nearby a first end of one or more MPAS and a second pole is located proximate or nearby at least a second end of at least one of the one or more MPAS; wherein, upper end portions of the first pole and the second pole provide support for, and a coupling of, a respective first end and second end of an elongate member in alignment over a respective upper lengthwise perimeter-side of a MPA: and wherein, each of a plurality of elongate adjustable tensioners extending downwardly from the elongate member are configured to collectively provide at least a two axes tensioning of the MPA. 
     
     
         26 . The invention according to  claim 3  further comprising a conformable elongate member configured retainable in a polygonal shape generally matching, and in vertical alignment with, a shaped arrangement of the plurality of MPAS; wherein, each tensioner of a plurality of tensioners coupled at a first end to a respective aperture, connecting point, or node distributed about a principally horizontal perimeter of the shaped arrangement of MPAS, extends in generally a vertical axis to engage a second end with an aligned portion of the conformable elongate member; and wherein, the conformable elongate member is equipped having a plurality of couplings attachable to coupling apparatus configured to positively retain the conformable elongate member at a desired height. 
     
     
         27 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein a fastening of a first mesh panel array related component to a second mesh panel array related component is provided by fastening means. 
     
     
         28 . The invention according to  claim 3  further comprising a shaped arrangement of the plurality of MPAS having one or more upright corners, wherein each upright corner comprises a first outer reinforced elongate perimeter-side of a first MPA aligned parallel and closely adjacent a second outer reinforced elongate perimeter-side of a second MPA, wherein each outer reinforced elongate perimeter-side comprises an elongate perimeter-side sleeve extending through which is a respective adjustably tensionable rope, cable or cord, having both a upper end accessible above, and lower end accessible below, the MPA, configured adjustably tensionable, and wherein, the first outer reinforced elongate perimeter-side is securely fastened adjacent the second outer reinforced elongate perimeter-side by a series of generally evenly spaced apart fasteners each mostly or entirely encircling an upright portion of both reinforced elongate perimeter-sides. 
     
     
         29 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein one or more MPAs of one or more trampoline arrays are each equipped along an interior-facing lower portion width, with a respective elongate seam cover having a generally L-shaped cross-sectional profile; wherein, a generally planar vertical portion of the seam cover is aligned parallel to the lower interior-facing portion width and secured along an upper perimeter surface portion to the MPA such that, a first generally vertical elongate portion of the seam cover drapes downwardly, and a second lower generally planar elongate portion of the L-shaped profile rests generally horizontally on an upper surface portion of aligned outer perimeters of a plurality of trampoline mats; wherein, an elongate portion of the seam cover proximate a juncture of the generally vertical elongate portion and the generally planar elongate portion normally covers the reinforced lower perimeter side of the MPA, tensioner couplings made thereto, and an elongate seam formed between the reinforced lower perimeter side and the aligned outermost perimeter sides of trampoline mat bounding areas thereunder. 
     
     
         30 . The invention according to  claim 1  further comprising electro-mechanical apparatus equipped with a motor configured to apply an adjustable bi-directional control to a coupling fastened to elongate adjustably tensionable tensioners of one or more mesh panel arrays, the apparatus further configured to receive and respond to control signal communicated by a device having a user-control interface, wherein the control signal communicated by the device comprises:
 at least a first control signal for controllably adjusting the one or more adjustably tensionable tensioners in a first direction; and, a second control signal, for controllably adjusting the one or more elongate adjustable tensioners in a second direction opposite that of the first direction. 
 
     
     
         31 . The invention according to  claim 1  wherein the device having a user-control interface is selected from the group consisting of: a device physically coupled with the apparatus and having a user-control interface or controller; a wireless device having a user-control interface, a wireless cell phone, a wireless tablet, wireless computer. 
     
     
         32 . The invention according to  claim 2  further comprising, a rectangular-shape arrangement of MPAS forming a normally sealed-off safety-enhancing corridor intermediate and separating two arrays or series of trampolines, wherein each array or series of trampolines has a shaped arrangement of MPAs; wherein, a first lengthwise side of the corridor is comprised of a MPA side of a first shaped arrangement of MPAs and a second lengthwise side of the corridor is comprised of a MPA side of a second shaped arrangement of MPAs; wherein, a first end of the first lengthwise side of the corridor and the second lengthwise side of the corridor are secured to outer opposite ends a first widthwise side of the corridor, and a second end of the first lengthwise side of the corridor and the second lengthwise side of the corridor are secured to outer opposite ends a second widthwise side of the corridor,
 such that, a collision avoidance spacing is provided between the first and second lengthwise sides of the corridor, and the widthwise sides of the corridor normally serve as upright barriers preventing entrance into the corridor. 
 
     
     
         33 . Dual sided safety-enhancing and tensioned parallel strap strengthened mesh panel arrays, for one or more arrays and/or series of trampolines, comprising:
 a plurality of generally upright mesh panel arrays (MPAS), each mesh panel array (MPA) comprising a plurality of generally upright mesh panels (MPS);   one or more of the plurality of MPAS each having a respective lower length-wise perimeter-side positioned closely adjacent a juncture of aligned outermost perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mat bounding areas of an array or series of trampolines and a coupled portion of trampoline spring retainers fastened to the aligned outermost perimeter-sides;   each MPA having a reinforced perimeter interiorly comprising a plurality of generally upright adjustably tensionable mesh panels (MPS) arranged laterally adjacent each other, the reinforced perimeter comprising a first generally upright elongate perimeter-side secured intermediate a first end of an upper lengthwise perimeter-side and a first end of a lower lengthwise perimeter-side, and a second generally upright elongate perimeter-side secured intermediate a second end of the upper lengthwise perimeter-side and a second end of the lower lengthwise perimeter-side;   each MPA reinforced perimeter further comprising a plurality of principally parallel longitudinally-tensionable straps distributed laterally at generally evenly-spaced apart intervals, wherein an upper end of each strap is fastened to a respective portion of said upper lengthwise perimeter-side, and a lower end of each strap is fastened to a respective portion of said lower lengthwise perimeter-side, wherein, most or all the longitudinally-tensionable straps each have a lower end engaged by a respective adjustable-length coupling and an upper end configured coupled with an adjustable tensioner; wherein the adjustable-length couplings and the adjustable tensioners are configured to collectively provide an adjustable strap tensioning of the straps of a MPA such that a lower length-wise perimeter-side of the MPA is normally secured at a height and aligned closely adjacent said juncture, and each MP is tensioned in a manner reducing lateral mesh-displacement of the MPA and increasing impact force absorption that the MPA can regularly withstand during lateral force impacts made either on one side or on both sides of the MPA; and,   each of said adjustably tensionable MPS comprising a perimeter securely fastened around a durable and resilient mesh material and configured such that a tensioning of MPS occurs when a tensioning is applied to longitudinally-tensionable straps of the MPA; and,   at least aligned outermost perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mat bounding areas comprising a respective mat flap which extends outwardly closely adjacent under a lower perimeter-side and lower ends of longitudinally-tensioned straps of a respective MPA and closely adjacent above most or all of an upper side of an elongate generally planar pad member, wherein the planar pad member, sized to cover trampoline springs and spring retainers adjacent the outermost perimeter-side, and the mat flap adjacent above the pad member, are protected under a cover extending along and outwardly from a lower exterior portion of the MPA and fastened along an opposite side to an elongate frame member.   
     
     
         34 . Dual sided safety-enhancing and tensioned parallel strap strengthened mesh panel arrays, for one or more arrays and/or series of trampolines, comprising:
 a plurality of generally upright mesh panel arrays (MPAS), each mesh panel array (MPA) comprising a plurality of generally upright mesh panels (MPS);   one or more of the plurality of MPAS each having a respective lower length-wise perimeter-side positioned closely adjacent a juncture of aligned outermost perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mat bounding areas of an array or series of trampolines and a coupled portion of trampoline spring retainers fastened to the aligned outermost perimeter-sides;   each MPA having a reinforced perimeter interiorly comprising a plurality of generally upright adjustably tensionable mesh panels (MPS) arranged laterally adjacent each other, the reinforced perimeter comprising a first generally upright elongate perimeter-side secured intermediate a first end of an upper lengthwise perimeter-side and a first end of a lower lengthwise perimeter-side, and a second generally upright elongate perimeter-side secured intermediate a second end of the upper lengthwise perimeter-side and a second end of the lower lengthwise perimeter-side;   each MPA reinforced perimeter further comprising a plurality of principally parallel longitudinally-tensionable straps distributed laterally at generally evenly-spaced apart intervals, wherein an upper end of each strap is fastened to a respective portion of said upper lengthwise perimeter-side, and a lower end of each strap is fastened to a respective portion of said lower lengthwise perimeter-side, wherein, most or all the longitudinally-tensionable straps each have a lower end engaged by a respective adjustable-length coupling and an upper end coupled with an adjustable tensioner; wherein the adjustable-length couplings and the adjustable tensioners are configured to collectively provide an adjustable strap tensioning of the straps of a MPA such that a lower length-wise perimeter-side of the MPA is normally secured at a height and aligned closely adjacent said juncture, and each MP is tensioned in a manner reducing lateral mesh-displacement of the MPA and increasing impact force absorption that the MPA can regularly withstand during lateral force impacts made either on one side or on both sides of the MPA; and,   each of said adjustably tensionable MPS comprising a perimeter securely fastened around a durable and resilient mesh material and configured such that a tensioning of MPS occurs when a tensioning is applied to longitudinally-tensionable straps of the MPA; and,   one or more of the MPAs having along an exterior lower side portion an elongate sloped spring cover sized to cover trampoline springs and spring retainers adjacent the lower exterior perimeter-side of the MPA, wherein an upper elongate perimeter-side of the sloped spring cover is secured generally horizontally at a height along the exterior lower side portion of the MPA sufficient to provide a slope greater than 15 degrees when a lower elongate perimeter-side of the sloped spring cover is secured adjacent or proximate an elongate trampoline frame member.   
     
     
         35 . Dual sided safety-enhancing and tensioned parallel strap strengthened mesh panel arrays, for one or more arrays and/or series of trampolines, comprising:
 a plurality of generally upright mesh panel arrays (MPAS), each mesh panel array (MPA) comprising a plurality of generally upright mesh panels (MPS);   one or more of the plurality of MPAS each having a respective lower length-wise perimeter-side secured closely adjacent a juncture of aligned outermost perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mat bounding areas of an array or series of trampolines and a coupled portion of trampoline spring retainers fastened to the aligned outermost perimeter-sides;   each MPA having a reinforced perimeter interiorly comprising a plurality of generally upright adjustably tensionable mesh panels (MPS) arranged laterally adjacent each other, the reinforced perimeter comprising a first generally upright elongate perimeter-side secured intermediate a first end of an upper lengthwise perimeter-side and a first end of a lower lengthwise perimeter-side, and a second generally upright elongate perimeter-side secured intermediate a second end of the upper lengthwise perimeter-side and a second end of the lower lengthwise perimeter-side;   each MPA reinforced perimeter further comprising a plurality of principally parallel longitudinally-tensionable straps distributed laterally at generally evenly-spaced apart intervals, wherein an upper end of each strap is fastened to a respective portion of said upper lengthwise perimeter-side, and a lower end of each strap is fastened to a respective portion of said lower lengthwise perimeter-side, wherein, most or all the longitudinally-tensionable straps each have a lower end engaged by a respective adjustable-length coupling and an upper end configured coupled with an adjustable tensioner; wherein the adjustable-length couplings and the adjustable tensioners are configured to collectively provide an adjustable strap tensioning of the straps of a MPA such that a lower length-wise perimeter-side of the MPA is normally secured at a height and aligned closely adjacent said juncture, and each MP is tensioned in a manner reducing lateral mesh-displacement of the MPA and increasing impact force absorption that the MPA can regularly withstand during lateral force impacts made either on one side or on both sides of the MPA; and,   each of said adjustably tensionable MPS comprising a perimeter securely fastened around a durable and resilient mesh material and configured such that a tensioning of MPS occurs when a tensioning is applied to longitudinally-tensionable straps of the MPA.   
     
     
         36 . The invention according to  claim 35  further comprising one or more of the plurality of MPAS each having a respective lower lengthwise perimeter-side formed into a MPA lower perimeter-side reinforcing sleeve, extending throughout which is an adjustably-tensionable elongate member; wherein,
 one or more of said aligned outermost perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mat bounding areas are each equipped with a trampoline mat flap portion formed into a mat bounding area perimeter-side reinforcing sleeve, extending throughout which is an adjustably-tensionable elongate member; wherein, 
 each MPA lower perimeter-side reinforcing sleeve is aligned parallel and closely adjacent a respective one or more of the bounding area perimeter-side reinforcing sleeves, such that a series of generally evenly spaced apart fasteners each mostly or entirely encircling the parallel aligned sleeves fastens the sleeves together. 
 
     
     
         37 . The invention according to  claim 35  further comprising one or more of the plurality of MPAS each having a respective lower lengthwise perimeter-side formed into a MPA lower perimeter-side reinforcing sleeve, extending throughout which is an adjustably-tensionable elongate member; wherein,
 one or more of said aligned outermost perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mat bounding areas are each equipped with an attached series of trampoline spring retainers; wherein, 
 each MPA lower perimeter-side reinforcing sleeve is aligned parallel and closely adjacent a respective one or more of the bounding area perimeter-sides, such that a series of generally evenly spaced apart fasteners each fasten a portion of the lower perimeter-side reinforcing sleeve to a portion of a respective spring retainer.