User-configurable bathtub toy assembly

Abstract

A bathtub toy assembly including a play support platform assembly, a first flap pivotally connected to one end of the platform assembly and a second flap pivotally connected to an opposite end. With the flaps in horizontal positions, the bathtub toy assembly can be positioned across a bathtub, supported on opposite tub sides and with the platform assembly suspended over the tub in a child play position. The flaps can be re-positioned in vertical positions forming legs for supporting the toy assembly on a horizontal surface with the platform assembly raised. A child can then set on the horizontal surface with his legs underneath the platform assembly and play with toys on the platform assembly. Movable mechanistic play toys can be attached to the platform assembly and horizontal and vertical paths can be formed relative to the play toys and along which a child can move toy vehicles. The toy vehicles can each have a floatation device in its chassis allowing it to float upright and level in water.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] An example of a prior art bathtub toy assembly is illustrated in FIG. 1. Referring thereto, a bath caddy shown generally at 100 is adapted to rest on bathtub edges. The bath caddy 100 includes a depressed basket 112 disposed between two lips or ledges 104 and 108. The lips 104 and 108 are adapted to rest on the edges of a bathtub, while the depressed basket 112 spans the width of the bathtub. Furthermore, the depressed basket 112 is configured with an open lattice construction so that water drains out. Play items (such as a boat 116, a ball 120, a turtle 124 and a play gun 128) may be placed in the depressed basket 112 and removed therefrom by a child as he or she is bathing in the tub. As can be appreciated, the caddy is basically just a play storage basket and has limited play value. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention provides a toy assembly adapted for bathtub and alternatively non-bathtub use. The assembly includes a play sup...

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Benefits of technology

[0004] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide means to secure the two foldable end flaps in either functional position. This is accomplished by providing attaching means, such as suction cups, to the free portion of the end flap. When the end flaps are in the horizontal position, the attaching means may serve to attach to the wall adjacent to the bathtub edge, thereby further stabilizing the assembly. When the end flaps are in the vertical position, the attaching means may serve to attach to the horizontal surface on which the assembly lies, thereby further stabilizing the assembly. This is especially helpful when the assembly is positioned in a water-filled bathtub.

Problems solved by technology

As can be appreciated, the caddy is basically just a play storage basket and has limited play value.

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