Playboard

Abstract

A playboard includes a first ferromagnetic metal plate, a first coating on an outer side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate, a first polyolefin film adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate, a layer of low density polyethylene on the first polyolefin film adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate, a second polyolefin film adhered to the layer of low density polyethylene on the first polyolefin film adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate. The playboard preferably has a mounting means to secure the playboard to a wall. For example, the mounting means may be double sided tape and/or a hook and loop fastener.

Claims

1. A playboard comprising: (a) a first ferromagnetic metal plate; (b) a first coating on an outer side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate; (c) a first polyolefin film adhered to an inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate; (d) a layer of low density polyethylene adhered to the first polyolefin film adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate; (e) a second polyolefin film adhered to the layer of low density polyethylene on the first polyolefin film adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate; (f) a second ferromagnetic metal plate attached to the second polyolefin film adhered to the layer of low density polyethylene on the first polyolefin film adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate; and (g) a second coating on an outer side of the second ferromagnetic metal plate attached to the second polyolefin film adhered to the layer of low density polyethylene on the first polyolefin film adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate.

2. The playboard of claim 1, wherein the first coating is a solvent-based, polyvinylidene fluoride.

3. The playboard of claim 1, wherein the second coating is a solvent-based, polyvinylidene fluoride.

4. The playboard of claim 1, wherein the first coating has a pigmented colour.

5. The playboard of claim 1, wherein the second coating has a pigmented colour.

6. The playboard of claim 1, wherein the playboard includes a mounting means to attach the playboard to a wall.

7. The playboard of claim 6, wherein the mounting means is double sided tape.

8. The playboard of claim 6, wherein the mounting means is a hook and loop fastener.

9. The playboard of claim 1, wherein the playboard has a border made of silicone affixed to the playboard.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the following drawings, in which:

[0024] FIG. 1 is representation of a front view of a playboard and its constituent parts according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 2 is a representation of a rear view of the playboard of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] FIG. 1 shows a playboard 10 being used by a child 12 to make a drawing 14. The playboard 10 is magnetically receptive so it has magnet letters 16 on it for the child 12 to play with.

[0027] The playboard 10 has a first ferromagnetic metal plate 18 (preferably made of steel), which has a first coating 20 on an outer side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate 18.

[0028] A first polyolefin film 22 is adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate 18. A layer of low-density polyethylene 24 is adhered to the first polyolefin film 22 which is adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate 18.

[0029] A second polyolefin film 26 is adhered to the layer of low-density polyethylene 24 on the first polyolefin film 22 adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate 18.

[0030] A second ferromagnetic metal plate 28 is attached to the second polyolefin film 26 adhered to the layer of low-density polyethylene 24 on the first polyolefin film 22 adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate 18.

[0031] The second ferromagnetic metal plate 28 makes the whiteboard 10 double sided. This has the advantage that one side of the whiteboard 10 can be one colour and the other side of the whiteboard 10 can be another colour.

[0032] A second coating 30 on the outer side of the second ferromagnetic metal plate 28 is attached to the second polyolefin film 26 adhered to the layer of low density polyethylene 24 on the first polyolefin film 22 adhered to the inner side of the first ferromagnetic metal plate 18.

[0033] The second coating 30 enables any drawings to be wiped off the playboard 10. The playboard 10 can be reversed so that the first coating 20 is presented to the child 12. The first coating 20 also enables any drawings to be wiped off the playboard 10.

[0034] The ferromagnetic metal plates 18 and 28 enable the playboard 10 to be magnetically receptive.

[0035] The first coating 20 and/or the second powder 30 coat may have a pigmented colour for aesthetic appeal. For example, the first coating 20 on the back of the playboard 10 may be pastel blue and the second coating 30 on the front of the playboard 10 may be pastel pink. Thereby, the playboard 10 can be reversed and changed for the sake novelty. This aspect of the invention also increases the overall longevity of the writing surfaces on the product. This confers a substantial advantage of the invention over the prior art.

[0036] In preferred forms of the invention, the playboard 10 has a border 31 around its outside edges. The border 31 is made of food grade silicone. The border 31 protects the layers of the playboard 10. The border 31 covers the sharp edges of the playboard 10. The border 31 also minimises any potential damage that the playboard 10 could do to walls when it is installed by the user. The border 31 maintains the weatherproof element for permanent placement outdoors.

[0037] The playboard 10 preferably has mounting means, such as double-sided tape and/or a hook and loop fasteners 32 as shown in FIG. 2. These forms of mounting means are detachable and will not damage either the mounting wall or the playboard 10.

[0038] The playboard 10 thereby fulfils the objects of the invention. It is light with a low profile that can be vertically mounted to a wall without damaging it and it has a seamless aesthetic appeal for parents.

[0039] In the present specification and claims (if any), the word comprising and its derivatives including comprises and comprise include each of the stated integers but does not exclude the inclusion of one or more further integers.

[0040] Reference throughout this specification to one embodiment or an embodiment means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearance of the phrases in one embodiment or in an embodiment in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more combinations.

[0041] In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific to structural or methodical features. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to specific features shown or described since the means herein described comprises preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims (if any) appropriately interpreted by those skilled in the art.