Pop-up play set

Abstract

A play set, the play set having: a first surface having a central panel section and a pair of side panel sections, each of which is pivotally connected to the central panel section, the pair of side panel sections each being releasably attachable to each other via a latch member that is pivotally secured to one of the pair of side panel sections; and an elevated platform rotatably mounted to the first surface, the elevated platform having a central panel section and a pair of side panel sections, each of which is pivotally connected to the central panel section, wherein the elevated platform is enclosed within the pair of side panel sections of the first surface when the pair of side panel sections are attached to each other via the latch member.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 086,317 filed Apr. 13, 2011 which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 131,838 filed Jun. 2, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,927,176, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 933,085 filed Jun. 2, 2007, the contents each of which are incorporated herein by reference thereto.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a pop-up play set for children's play, and more particularly to a pop-up play set that children use with toys, such as toy vehicles.[0003]Pop-up play sets for children are typically of very simple design and construction, because the pop-up design necessitates such simplicity. Therefore, the level of play that a child can achieve with such play sets, while surely fun and educational, may be limited by the number of features that can be incorp...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide an improved pop-up play set design that includes more details and features to enhance a child's play. Such features include more movable play features, such as rotating and bending pieces. The set also provides features that once assembled in the pop-up state may be extended or telescoped to maximize the play set's size and height. Moreover, the present invention maximizes the use of space and compactibility in the closed orientation, such that upon assembly into the folded-out, play orientation, the set also provides for more play surface area than existing play sets of similar size. This play set also provides a more robust, secure, and portable design when in the closed orientation. The features and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best mode for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.

Problems solved by technology

Therefore, the level of play that a child can achieve with such play sets, while surely fun and educational, may be limited by the number of features that can be incorporated into such a play set.

When not in use and closed, some play sets are often not very robust or portable.

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