Dry interactive play structure having recirculating play media
US6264202A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2009/0273
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An interactive play system and structure is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls or other suitable "dry" play media. In one embodiment 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 dry 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 automated and/or play-participant-operated conveyers and play media collection and return mechanisms are provided throughout the structure for collecting and transporting play media from a source, such as a collection basin, to the various interactive play elements.
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