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Retrofit water play structure and method

  • US 5,741,189 A
  • Filed: 12/23/1996
  • Issued: 04/21/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for installing an interactive water play element in a hollow support member of a play structure, comprising the following steps:

  • forming an opening in said support member;

    inserting a water forming element in said opening formed in said support member;

    inserting one or more water supply conduits inside said hollow support member, said supply conduit having an external diameter that is less than the internal diameter of said hollow support member;

    placing one end of said supply conduit in communication with a source of water and placing the other end of said supply conduit in communication with said water forming element; and

    providing a control valve in the path of water flow from said source to said water forming element, thereby enabling play participants to adjust the velocity, amount or direction of water provided to said water forming element.

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