Trampoline

Abstract

A trampoline is disclosed having a zipper, one half of which is attached to the outer portion of the jumping surface, the other half attached to the lower portion of the protective netting, so that the jumping surface and protective netting can be connected in a continuous fashion. The zipper is an open type zipper design, and preferably begins and ends in a position in proximity to a pole from which the protective netting is suspended. A second zipper is disclosed in the protective netting to allow for an open position and a closed position, such that when in the closed position, the second zipper tab is in proximity to the first zipper tab when closed, so that the two can be tethered together to discourage the zippers from becoming unzipped.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A trampoline assembly having an improved connection between a trampoline's jumping surface and protective netting enclosure comprising:
 a first zipper having a first half zipper attached to the outer portion of the jumping surface and a second half zipper attached to the lower portion of the protective netting, whereby the first half zipper and second half zipper can be connected to each other.   
     
     
         2 . A trampoline assembly having an improved connection between a trampoline's jumping surface and protective netting enclosure as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first zipper is an open type zipper design. 
     
     
         3 . A trampoline assembly having an improved connection between a trampoline's jumping surface and protective netting enclosure as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first zipper begins and ends in a position in proximity to a pole from which the protective netting is suspended. 
     
     
         4 . A trampoline assembly as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 a second zipper opening in the protective netting to allow for an open position and a closed position, such that when in the closed position, the second zipper tab is in proximity to the first zipper tab when closed. 
 
     
     
         5 . A trampoline assembly as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising:
 a tether connecting the tab of the first zipper to the tab of the second zipper.