Janet L Meyers

US Patent:

57357480, Apr 7, 1998

Filed:

May 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/652228

Inventors:

Janet D. Meyers - Orange CA
Robert C. Donnell - Garden Grove CA

International Classification:

A63G 2118

US Classification:

472117

Abstract:

An angle adjustable tubular waterslide comprises a tube slide formed in a hollow generally cylindrical configuration with an interior surface, an exterior surface and two open ends, the tube slide having a diameter sufficiently large to comfortably receive a child therein, the tube including a water spray device coupled thereto, the water spray device permitting the introduction of water into the interior of the tube, the water reducing the frictional forces encountered by children while sliding down the tube slide; and a frame comprised of a plurality of poles, the frame including support means coupled to the frame and the tube, the support means permitting the user to pitch the tube slide at varying angles to allow gravitational forces to act on a child positioned within the higher end of the tube, the child easily sliding down the angled water treated interior of the tube.