Connected block play system

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2022265063-A1
Application number	US-202217676524-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Feb 21, 2022
Priority date	Feb 23, 2021
Publication date	Aug 25, 2022
Grant date	—

Abstract

A connected block play system made up of a series of block members, a backer and a flap. The block members include a first-end block member, a second-end block member and a plurality of block members therebetween. Each of the series of block members have substantially the same shape and are positioned adjacent one another in a row in an open orientation. The backer extends from the first-end block member to the second-end block member, and the bottom wall of each block member in the series is connected to the backer. The flap extends from the first-end block member and assists in connecting the second-end block member to the first-end block member.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . A connected block play system, comprising:
a series of foam members comprising a first-end foam member, a second-end foam member and a plurality of foam members therebetween, each of the series of foam members having substantially the same shape comprising a bottom wall, a top wall opposing the bottom wall, opposing side walls joining the bottom wall and the top wall, and opposing end walls, the series of foam members positioned adjacent one another in a row in an open orientation; a first receiver connected to the first-end foam member and extending distal a first of the opposing side walls of the first-end foam member; a second receiver connected to the second-end foam member and extending distal a second of the side walls of the second-end foam member, the second receiver engaging the first receiver to secure the first-end foam member adjacent the second-end foam member in a closed orientation; and, a backer extending from the first-end foam member to the second-end foam member, the bottom wall of each foam member in the series of foam members being connected to the backer to pivotally secure each of the blocks together.

2 . The connected block play system of claim 1 , further comprising a flap extending from the first-end foam member.

3 . The connected block play system of claim 2 , wherein the first receiver is part of the flap extending from the first-end foam member, and thus the first receiver is connected to the first-end foam member via the flap.

4 . The connected block play system of claim 2 , wherein the flap assists in connecting the second-end foam member to the first-end foam member.

5 . The connected block play system of claim 1 , wherein the foam members are generally symmetrical about a center line thereof.

6 . The connected block play system of claim 1 , wherein a width of the bottom wall of the foam members is greater than a width of the top wall of the foam members.

7 . The connected block play system of claim 2 , wherein each foam member has a length defined by a distance between the end walls, and wherein the length of the foam members is generally the same as a length of the flap.

8 . The connected block play system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall of the foam members is arcuate.

9 . The connected block play system of claim 1 , wherein the top wall of the foam members is arcuate.

10 . The connected block play system of claim 1 , wherein the top wall of the foam members has a first width adjacent a front end wall, and a second width adjacent a rear end wall, and wherein the first width is less than the second width.

11 . A connected block play system, comprising:
a series of foam members comprising a first-end foam member, a second-end foam member and a plurality of foam members therebetween, each of the series of foam members having substantially the same shape comprising a bottom wall, a top wall opposing the bottom wall, opposing side walls joining the bottom wall and the top wall, and opposing end walls, the series of foam members positioned adjacent one another in a row in an open orientation; one or more connection members pivotally joining adjacent foam members; a first receiver connected to the first-end foam member and extending beyond a first of the opposing side walls of the first-end foam member; and, a second receiver connected to the second-end foam member and extending beyond a second of the opposing side walls of the second-end foam member, the second receiver engaging the first receiver to secure the first-end foam member to the second-end foam member in a closed orientation.

12 . The connected block play system of claim 11 , wherein the one or more connection members comprise a backer extending from the first-end foam member to the second-end foam member, the bottom wall of each foam member in the series of foam members being connected to the backer.

13 . The connected block play system of claim 11 , wherein the connection member comprises a sleeve.

14 . The connected block play system of claim 13 , wherein the sleeve has a plurality of side walls, a back wall and an opening leading to a cavity of the sleeve.

15 . The connected block play system of claim 11 , wherein each of the series of foam members have a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape.

16 . The connected block play system of claim 11 , wherein each of the series of foam members have an elongated half-cylinder shape.

17 . The connected block play system of claim 11 , wherein the series of foam members are also pivotable about a centerline of each foam member, such that each foam member can be folded in half.

18 . A connected block play system, comprising:
a series of block members comprising a first-end block member, a second-end block member and a plurality of block members therebetween, each of the series of block members having substantially the same shape comprising a bottom wall, a top wall opposing the bottom wall, opposing side walls joining the bottom wall and the top wall, and opposing end walls, the series of block members positioned adjacent one another in a row in an open orientation; a backer extending from the first-end block member to the second-end block member, the bottom wall of each block member in the series of block members being connected to the backer; and, a flap extending from the first-end block member, the flap assisting in connecting the second-end block member to the first-end block member.

19 . The connected block play system of claim 18 , further comprising a first receiver operably connected to the first-end block member and extending distal a first of the opposing side walls of the first-end block member, and a second receiver operably connected to the second-end block member and extending distal a second of the side walls of the second-end block member, the second receiver engaging the first receiver to secure the first-end block member adjacent the second-end block member in a closed orientation.

20 . The connected block play system of claim 19 , wherein the first receiver is part of the flap extending from the first-end block member, and thus the first receiver is connected to the first-end block member via the flap.

Assignees

• Radio Flyer Inc

Inventors

• Debry Garrett
• Young Matthew

Classifications

• A63H33/008 Primary

  Playhouses, play-tents, big enough for playing inside · CPC title

• A63H33/42

  Toy models or toy scenery not otherwise covered (models or scenery for general purposes G09B) · CPC title

• A63H33/06

  to be assembled without the use of additional elements · CPC title

• A47D13/066 Primary

  dismountable · CPC title