ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,629,600, issued on May 19, was assigned to MEGA ENTERTAINMENT INC. (Chino Hills, Calif.).

"Inflatable entertainment structures" was invented by Timothy Ward (Chino Hills, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An inflatable structure that includes a roof structure comprised of inflatable beams interlocked to form a hexagonal pattern. Inflatable columns support the roof structure. The inflatable columns can be selectively retracted to change the interior structure of the inflatable structure. Walls can be placed between the inflatable columns to further vary the interior structure and create mazes. The inflatable structure can be themed, e....