Participatory play structure having discrete play articles
US5853332A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G31/007
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An interactive play system and method of interactive play is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls or other suitable play media. The interactive play system comprises a multi-level support structure on which the interactive play elements are disposed. These allow play participants to create desired play effects using a fun and familiar play media. Some of the play elements may be multi-order play elements in that they receive play media from a first effect to create yet another effect. Various play-participant-operated conveyers are provided throughout the structure for transporting play media from a source to the various interactive play elements.
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