A63H33/006

PLAY GYM WITH CHARACTER CANOPY
20170252662 · 2017-09-07 · ·

A play gym for a child, comprising a mat, a toy bar and a canopy, wherein one or more of the mat, the toy bar and the canopy are configured to resemble a character such as an aquatic ray. In example forms, the canopy includes a flexible structural support hoop and a fabric portion having a periphery attached to the flexible structural support hoop, and the fabric portion is retained at least partially in tension on the flexible structural support hoop so that the canopy forms a substantially self-supporting structural assembly when held at two spaced points along a head-to-tail axis.

Amusement device with writing/drawing surface

An amusement device includes a housing and a light unit positioned on the housing. A mounting ring is rotatably positioned on the housing, encircling the light unit. The amusement device also includes a rotatable, dome-shaped cover sized and shaped so as to be mounted on the mounting ring for conjoint rotation therewith. The rotatable, dome-shaped cover has an outer hemispherical surface adapted for covering the light unit and for placement of markings thereon. The light unit is adapted to illuminate the rotatable cover and any markings placed thereon. A motor unit is positioned in the housing for rotating the mounting ring and hence the cover and any markings thereon. Optionally, the amusement device may be provided with a stationary, dome-shaped cover having an outer hemispherical surface which is sized and shaped so as to be positioned over the rotatable cover and in spaced relationship thereto. The outer hemispherical surface of the stationary cover is adapted to receive markings thereon, whereby any markings placed on the rotatable cover are rotatable relative to any markings placed on the stationary cover upon rotation of the rotatable cover.

Toy and user-customized toy system
11202967 · 2021-12-21 ·

The present invention provides a toy for outputting a sound source, comprising: a sound source output unit; a sensor unit for measuring position and motion information of the toy; a communication unit for transmitting, to an electronic device, the position and motion information measured by the sensor unit and receiving, from the electronic device, a sound source and a control command; and a control unit for controlling the sound source output unit to adjust and reproduce the received sound source according to the control command.

Mobile kit that revolves from a ceiling fan
11192044 · 2021-12-07 ·

A mobile kit that revolves from the airflow of a ceiling fan. The mobile kit comprises a display structure that is attached to a balancing platform by one or more bridles, which permits balancing and rebalancing of the mobile when ornaments are added, removed or relocated. The balancing platform is attached to the lower end of a fan attachment device, which is a swivel chain with attachment means, or a similar device with one or more swivel attachment means that permits continuous rotation of the display structure in the airflow. A wide variety of designs for ornaments, display structures, and balancing platforms permit limitless design themes for home, office, or any place where ceiling fans are used.

Tether
11191381 · 2021-12-07 · ·

In some embodiments, an elongated tether may comprise an anchor end, a retention end, and a stretchable elastic section configured to allow stretching along a length of an elongated tether. The retention end may comprise a plurality of retention apertures each characterized by a retention-aperture diameter, and a retention terminus characterized by a retention diameter that is greater than the retention-aperture diameter. The retention end may be configured to enable the retention terminus to be compressed and manipulated through a first or second retention aperture to form a compression fit and a loop of a first size and a loop of a second, larger size. The stretchable elastic section may be configured such that an overall length of the elongated tether does not exceed a maximum length when subjected to a given amount of stretching force.

Reconfigurable infant play mats and displays

An infant play mat with a flexible central mat portion having a fabric surface that forms a first infant play area and including multiple flexible flaps extending from straight edges of the play mat. The infant play mat has a polygonal perimeter with multiple straight edges, with two of the edges defining a corner therebetween. Multiple flexible flaps extend from a respective one of the perimeter edges and define a fold line. Each flap has an upper flap surface exposed when the flap is extended, and hidden when the play mat is folded at the fold line to cover a region of the central mat portion. The central mat portion and lower surfaces of the flaps together form a second infant play area when the play mat is folded at all of the fold lines. Two of the flaps extend from the two edges to define the corner and are shaped such that, when overlaying the central mat portion, the two flaps do not overlap.

Placemat anchor and tether system
11369221 · 2022-06-28 · ·

In some embodiments, a system comprises a mat body characterized by a front side, a back side and a thickness; a plurality of anchors, each anchor comprising an anchor block having an aperture characterized by an aperture diameter, a suction cup having a sealing surface and an outer surface, and a stem that is coaxial with the suction cup and connects the suction cup to the anchor block. Each anchor may be disposed through the thickness, such that its anchor block is on the front side and its suction cup extends from the back side. The system may further comprise an elongated tether that is removably coupleable to one of the plurality of anchors, and the elongated tether may comprise an anchor end having a generally spherical anchor terminus characterized by an anchor diameter that is greater than the aperture diameter.

INFANT TUMMY TIME KIT

A tummy time support for infants has a wedge-shaped support having a flat bottom surface, a top surface inclined at a first angle in a range of about 8° to about 20° relative to the bottom surface, a front side at the peak of the incline, a rear side at the base of the incline. In a top view thereof, the front side has two concave recesses positioned proximate shoulder positions of an infant and the rear side has a single elongate concave recess with a peak centered between the two concave recesses. Kits are disclosed that have of a mat having a first fastener and a first tummy time support having a second faster releasably mutable to the first fastener. The kit can include a toy support and a second tummy time support that is bigger or smaller than the first tummy time support.

MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL METHOD AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANT TOYS
20220184488 · 2022-06-16 ·

Toys that comply with at least American Society for Testing and Materials educational and safety standards are provided. Embodiments include grasping toys, rattle toys, rolling drum toys, shape fitting toys, and hex with ball toys.

INTERACTIVE TOYS THAT COMPLY WITH THE MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL METHOD AND THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
20220176262 · 2022-06-09 ·

A structure for hanging toys while complying with the safety and educational standards is provided. The structure includes one or more top portions, wherein one or more top portions comprises a head, a platform and a base. The base includes a slot to attach a string to which the toy can be attached. The structure further comprises a bottom portion, which is detachable from the top portion. The bottom portion includes at least two legs that are consequently detachable from the top portion and can be interchanged with another set of legs in order to adjust the height of the structure.