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Dry interactive play structure having recirculating play media

DC
  • US 6,264,202 B1
  • Filed: 01/05/1998
  • Issued: 07/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An interactive play system, comprising:

  • a multi-level support frame for safely supporting one or more play participants in, on or around said play system;

    a lower support surface underneath said support frame for supporting said support frame and said one or more play participants;

    a source of dry play media comprising a plurality of discrete impact-safe play articles;

    a plurality of play elements disposed on or around said support frame at various locations and/or elevations, at least some of said play elements being adapted to receive the play media to create desired effects; and

    a collection and return system comprising at least a portion of said lower surface which slopes from a higher elevation to a lower elevation and a play media collection area in the proximity of the lower elevation such that play media may be continuously collected and recirculated using a conveyor and/or suction pump to transfer play media from the collection area to a selected distribution area, the lower surface being accessible to and adapted to support one or more play participants.

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