2 in 1Coloring Poster and Play Mat

Abstract

The present invention discloses a novel coloring poster and playmat with outline drawn of roads and various types of buildings. The assembly provides complete configuration, acts as a playmat, allows child to color and play simultaneously.

Claims

1: A coloring poster and playmat assembly wherein: As per claim 1, the coloring poster is made out of paper, fabric or plastic; As per claim 1, the coloring poster doubles as a play mat; and, As per claim 1, the coloring poster has road drawings or game drawings where a child can color on and play.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 1 discloses the closeup view of complete assembly as per preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0022] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

[0023] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0025] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term and/or includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms a, an, and the are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms comprises and/or comprising, when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0026] The present invention is directed to provides a 2 in 1 coloring poster and play mat which provides multiple advantages in a single assembly.

[0027] According to the invention, an item to be colored, such as a coloring poster, is made of or includes a flexible paper-like material on which crayon or colors can be used. In most embodiments, such item includes a permanent outline drawing to be colored and a similar outline drawing with colors permanently printed thereon so as not to be erasable to serve as a guide to show an appropriate way to color the outline drawing. With a poster or like item, the similar outlined drawing may be printed on one side of the item and the outlined drawing to be colored on the same side.

[0028] While in some cases color selection is an exercise in artistic development, for most children, looking at a drawing and learning appropriate colors for particular items with which they have had little or no experience is itself an educational experience. Also, an indication of the use of different colors for different areas and that such colors are applied only within certain outlined areas may be an important learning exercise and help teach coloring techniques and skills.

[0029] The coloring poster of the invention is a long-lasting item in that the synthetic paper used is very durable and will stand up to hard use. It will also allow child to play on it with cars and will be used as a playmat.

[0030] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0031] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0032] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.