Childs Convertible Travel Mat
First Claim
1. An activity travel mat comprising:
- first, second, third and fourth panel surfaces,the first surface being opposite and facing away from the third surface and collectively forming a first panel section with the third surface, the first panel section having first panel left, right, top and bottom edges,the second surface being opposite and facing away from the fourth surface and collectively forming a second panel section with the fourth surface, the second panel section having second panel left, right, top and bottom edges with the first and second panel sections being joined together along respective lengths of the second, third and fourth edges forming a pouch having an open top end formed by the respective top edges;
a plurality of activities coupled to one or more of the third and fourth surfaces;
wherein the activity mat is selectively configurable between a tote configuration and an activity configuration with (i) the first and second surfaces being exposed to the outside of the pouch in the tote configuration and the third and fourth surfaces located on the inside of the pouch, and (ii) the third and fourth surfaces and the plurality of activities being exposed to the outside of the pouch in the activity configuration and the first and second located on the inside of the pouch.
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Abstract
A travel mat having a plurality of activities for young children attached to and distributed thereon is described. The mat is typically configured in an activity configuration to slip and/or slide over and be secured to an airline seatback tray table in such a manner that provides various activities to be enjoyed by a child when the associated tray table is in both its deployed position or in its stowed upright and latched position. The travel mat is also convertible into a tote configuration that protects and stows the various activities as well as other optional material, such as paper, crayons or children'"'"'s books therein, and is easily carried by either the parent or a child. The mat can be turned inside out to convert it from the tote configuration to an activity configuration. Advantageously, the various activities and toys with the mat are protected and safely stored during transport between airplanes or between destinations.
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20 Claims
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1. An activity travel mat comprising:
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first, second, third and fourth panel surfaces, the first surface being opposite and facing away from the third surface and collectively forming a first panel section with the third surface, the first panel section having first panel left, right, top and bottom edges, the second surface being opposite and facing away from the fourth surface and collectively forming a second panel section with the fourth surface, the second panel section having second panel left, right, top and bottom edges with the first and second panel sections being joined together along respective lengths of the second, third and fourth edges forming a pouch having an open top end formed by the respective top edges; a plurality of activities coupled to one or more of the third and fourth surfaces; wherein the activity mat is selectively configurable between a tote configuration and an activity configuration with (i) the first and second surfaces being exposed to the outside of the pouch in the tote configuration and the third and fourth surfaces located on the inside of the pouch, and (ii) the third and fourth surfaces and the plurality of activities being exposed to the outside of the pouch in the activity configuration and the first and second located on the inside of the pouch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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4. The travel mat of claim 4 wherein the one or more closures comprise hook and loop material.
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19. A child activity travel mat comprising:
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first, second, third and fourth panel surfaces, the first surface being opposite and facing away from the third surface and collectively forming a first panel section with the third surface, the first panel section having first panel left, right, top and bottom edges and being substantially comprised of at least two sheets of fabric, the second surface being opposite and facing away from the fourth surface and collectively forming a second panel section with the fourth surface, the second panel section being substantially comprised of at least two stacked sheets of fabric and having second panel left, right, top and bottom edges with the first and second panel sections being joined together along respective lengths of the second, third and fourth edges and covered with piping to form a pouch having an open top end formed by the respective top edges, the open end including a closure comprised of hook and loop material for selectively closing the open top end, the joined bottom edges including a cutaway section proximate a center location along the respective edges; a first handle strap secured to the mat proximate the joined left edges of the respective first and second panels and a second handle strap secured to the mat proximate the joined right edges of the respective first and second panels; and a plurality of activities coupled to one or more of the third and fourth surfaces; wherein the activity mat is selectively configurable between a tote configuration and an activity configuration by turning the pouch inside out with (i) the first and second surfaces and the at least one carrying strap being exposed to the outside of the pouch in the tote configuration and the third and fourth surfaces located on the inside of the pouch, and (ii) the third and fourth surfaces and the plurality of activities being exposed to the outside of the pouch in the activity configuration and the first and second located on the inside of the pouch. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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Specification