IP Library Granted Patent US 8,021,272
Granted Patent B2
US 8,021,272 · App. 10/774,281 · Granted Sep 20, 2011

Collapsible play structures

Assignee: Patent Category Corp.
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,021,272
App. No.
10/774,281
Granted
Sep 20, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A collapsible play structure has a coiled wire supporting a covering which is attached to the wire to define an interior tunnel-like passageway. A number of features are disclosed for addition to the structure, including one or more openings provided in the covering, a basketball goal assembly attached to one end of the coiled wire and covering, tie members for varying the length of the passageway, a helical track provided about the covering, a plush toy attached to the covering, and electronic devices attached to the covering.

Claims (11)

1. A structure comprising:

a coiled wire supporting a covering which is attached to the wire to define an interior generally cylindrical passageway, the coiled loop and the covering having a first end and a second end;

an electronic device attached to the covering;

a fabric sleeve that is attached to the covering, the sleeve retaining the wire;

an electrical line retained inside the sleeve and coupled to the electronic device: and

a second electronic device attached to the sleeve.

2. The structure of claim 1 , further comprising a first tie member provided at the first end, and a second tie member provided at the second end.

3. The structure of claim 1 , further including a lid hingedly coupled to the first end.

4. The structure of claim 1 , further including at least one appendage attached to the covering.

5. The structure of claim 1 , further including a power supply coupled to the electronic device.

6. The structure of claim 5 , further including a switch coupled to the power supply and the electronic device.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 16, 2013
From: PATENT CATEGORY CORPORATION
To: PREFERRED BANK
Reel/Frame 031421/0039 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 6, 2004
From: ZHENG, YU
To: PATENT CATEGORY CORP.
Reel/Frame 014974/0184 →
Continuity (2)
Continuation In Part 10695705 · Oct 29, 2003
Related Publication 20050096186A1 · May 5, 2005