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Play Mat System

a technology of play mats and mats, applied in the field of play mat systems, can solve the problems of limited toys on the play mats, and achieve the effect of improving the quality of play mats

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-08-17
ARBOLEDA EDWIN N
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is directed to a play mat system that includes a housing with a transparent upper surface and a display either integrated with the housing or provided by an electronic device. The housing has projections for mounting various objects such as toys or building blocks. Multiple housings can be interconnected to function as a singular display unit. The play mat system has various features including being flexible and adjustable, and the arrangement of components can be adapted to different needs. The technical effect of this invention is providing a versatile and customizable play mat system that offers a unique display option for children and promotes creativity and play.

Problems solved by technology

Play mats have been limited in the type of toys which may be connected thereto.
Further, any imagery on the play mat is generally fixed, with alternating images or even videos not being supported.

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A. Overview.

[0040]An example play mat system generally comprises a housing 20 having a transparent upper surface 21 or upper cover 30. A display 34 is either integrated with the housing 20 or provided by an electronic device 36 such as a tablet computer which may be removably connected to the lower surface 22 of the housing 20 via one or more receiver brackets 37. The housing 20 may include a plurality of projections 32 extending from its upper surface 21 or upper cover 30 to which various objects 12 such as toys or building blocks may be removably mounted. Multiple housings 20 may be interconnected via links 46 such that they function as a singular display 34 unit.

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[0041]As shown throughout the figures, exemplary embodiments include a housing 20 which comprises an upper surface 21, a lower surface 22, a first end 23, a second end 24, a first side 25, and a second side 26. The housing 20 may comprise a mat or board. The housing 20 may be flexible in some embodiments, or ri...

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Abstract

A play mat system to which various objects may be removably mounted over a display. The play mat system generally includes a housing having a transparent upper surface or upper cover. A display is either integrated with the housing or provided by an electronic device such as a tablet computer which may be removably connected to the lower surface of the housing via one or more receiver brackets. The housing may include a plurality of projections extending from its upper surface or upper cover to which various objects such as toys or building blocks may be removably mounted. Multiple housings may be interconnected via links such that they function as a singular display unit.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15 / 074,138 filed on Mar. 18, 2016 (Docket No. ARBO-005), which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 135,388 filed Mar. 19, 2015 (Docket No. ARBO-004). Each of the aforementioned patent applications, and any applications related thereto, is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable to this application.BACKGROUND[0003]Field[0004]Example embodiments in general relate to a play mat system to which various objects may be removably mounted over a display.[0005]Related Art[0006]Any discussion of the related art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such related art is widely known or forms part of common general knowledge in the field.[0007]Play mats have been in use by children for many decades. Typical play mats co...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H33/00A63H33/08A63H3/50
CPCA63H33/003A63H33/08A63H3/50A63H33/042A63H33/086A63H33/22A63H3/28A63H5/00A63H2200/00
Inventor ARBOLEDA, EDWIN N.
Owner ARBOLEDA EDWIN N