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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2012
Applicant:
Intex Recreation Corp., Long Beach, CA (US);
Inventors:
Hua Hsiang Lin, Fujian, CN;
Yaw Yuan Hsu, Fujian, CN;
Assignee:
Intex Recreation Corporation, Long Beach, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29C 70/52 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic strips sheets via spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength between the two opposed plastic strips. At the same time, the plastic strips facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product.