WO2024254438A2 - Tapis convertible - Google Patents

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WO2024254438A2
WO2024254438A2 PCT/US2024/032987 US2024032987W WO2024254438A2 WO 2024254438 A2 WO2024254438 A2 WO 2024254438A2 US 2024032987 W US2024032987 W US 2024032987W WO 2024254438 A2 WO2024254438 A2 WO 2024254438A2
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Collin Ostergaard
Matthew LAMOTHE
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Radio Flyer Co
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/30—Tents or canopies, in general convertible, e.g. from one type tent to another type tent, from tent to canopy or from tent cover into diverse articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D15/00—Accessories for children's furniture, e.g. safety belts or baby-bottle holders
    • A47D15/001—Mattresses
    • A47D15/003—Mattresses foldable, e.g. baby mats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D5/00—Dressing-tables or diaper changing supports for children
    • A47D5/006—Dressing-tables or diaper changing supports for children foldable
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/006—Tents used as toys

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  • the present subject matter relates to a play mat, and more particularly, to a play mat that converts into a tent.
  • the disclosed subject technology relates to foldable play mats, and foldable play mats that convert into a tent for children’s play in a first and second use position.
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat that can transition from a first use position to a second use position, comprising: a housing having a first section, a second section, and a hinge between the first and second sections, wherein the first section has a first cavity with a first opening opposite the hinge, and wherein the second section has a second cavity with a second opening opposite the hinge; a first pair of insert panels that are inserted into the first cavity through the first opening; a second pair of insert panels that are inserted into the second cavity through the second opening; a pair of first supports that arc provided adjacent opposing sides of the first pair of insert panels and within the first cavity; a pair of second supports that are provided adjacent opposing sides of the second pair of insert panels and within the second cavity; a first closure member at the first opening to close the first opening and retain the first pair of insert panels and the pair of first supports within the first cavity; a second closure member at the second opening to close the second opening and retain the second pair of insert panels and the pair of second supports within the second
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat that can transition from a first use position to a second use position, comprising: a housing having a first section, a second section, and a hinge between the first and second sections, wherein the first section has a first cavity with a first opening opposite the hinge, and wherein the second section has a second cavity with a second opening opposite the hinge; a first insert panel inserted into the first cavity through the first opening; a second insert panel inserted into the second cavity through the second opening; a first support adjacent the first insert panel and within the first cavity; a second support adjacent the second insert panel and within the second cavity; a first closure member at the first opening to close the first opening and retain the first insert panel within the first cavity; a second closure member at the second opening to close the second opening and retain the second insert panel within the second cavity, wherein the convertible mat is in the first use position when the first section and the second section are generally planar; a first connector extending from the first section adjacent the hinge; and, a second connector
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat that can transition from a first use position to a second use position, comprising: a housing having a first section, a second section, and a hinge between the first and second sections, wherein the first section has a first cavity with a first opening opposite the hinge, and wherein the second section has a second cavity with a second opening opposite the hinge; a first insert panel inserted into the first cavity through the first opening; a second insert panel inserted into the second cavity through the second opening; a first closure member at the first opening to close the first opening and retain the first insert panel within the first cavity; a second closure member at the second opening to close the second opening and retain the second insert panel within the second cavity, wherein the convertible mat is in the first use position when the first section and the second section are generally planar; a first connector extending from the first section adjacent the hinge; and, a second connector extending from the second section adjacent the hinge, wherein the first connector mates with the second connector to removably secure the first connector to
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat, further comprising a side panel extending from opposing sides of the first section of the housing, and a side panel extending from opposing sides of the second section of the housing, wherein the side panels for doors when the convertible mat is in the second use position.
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat, wherein the first and second supports each comprise a plurality of elongated members and a connector.
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat, wherein each of the first and second sections can be folded in half for storage purposes.
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat, wherein each of the first and the second sections have a window that can be opened and closed.
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat, wherein the first and second closure members comprise mating Velcro extensions at the end of the first and second sections, respectively.
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat, wherein the first insert panel comprises a first pair of insert panels, and wherein the second insert panel comprises a second pair of insert panels.
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat, wherein the first support comprises a pair of first supports, and wherein the second support comprises a pair of second supports.
  • the disclosed technology further relates to a convertible mat, further comprising a first support adjacent the first insert panel and within the first cavity, and a second support adjacent the second insert panel and within the second cavity.
  • FIG. 1 is a front top perspective view of a convertible mat in a first use position, according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a front top perspective view of the convertible mat in a second use position, according to the present disclosure, having a product sensor.
  • FIG. 3 is another perspective view of the convertible mat in the first use position, according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is perspective view of the convertible mat of FIG. 1, according to the present disclosure, in a folded configuration.
  • FIG. 5 is a front top perspective view of the convertible mat of FIG. 1 , showing insertion of the supports, according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a support system for the convertible mat of FIG. 1, according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the convertible mat of FIG. 2 in the second use position, showing the supports, according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the convertible mat of FIG. 2 in the second use position, showing the hinge, according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the convertible mat of FIG. 2 in the second use position, showing windows, according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the convertible mat of FIG. 2 in the second use position, showing the hinges for the windows, according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the convertible mat of FIG. 2 in the second use position, showing the hinges for the windows, according to the present disclosure.
  • not all of the depicted components in each figure may be required, and one or more implementations may include additional components not shown in a figure. Variations in the arrangement and type of the components may be made without departing from the scope of the subject disclosure. Additional components, different components, or fewer components may be utilized within the scope of the subject disclosure.
  • the convertible mat 10 comprises a housing 12, side panels 14, and a connector 16. Additionally, in one embodiment the convertible mat 10 may have windows 18. In one embodiment, the convertible mate can be transitioned from a first use position to a second use position.
  • the housing 12 has cavities 20, and a plurality of inserts 22 can be inserted in the cavities 20.
  • the housing 12 preferably has two cavities 20 as shown in FIG. 5, with an opening 21 to each cavity 20 at opposing ends 23 of the housing 12, and a hinge 24 generally at the center or midpoint of the housing 12 between the two cavities 20 as shown in FIG. 8.
  • the housing 12 has two sections 25 and 27 (a first section 25 and a second section 27), one on each side of the hinge 24.
  • the first cavity 20 is in the first section 25 and the second cavity 20 is in the second section 27.
  • the housing 12 further has a first side 29 and a second side 31.
  • two inserts 22, i.e., a pair are inserted into each cavity 20 through the openings 21.
  • each insert 22 is approximately the same size, and the length of each insert 22 is approximately equal to one half of the length of half of the housing 12.
  • the inserts 22 comprises sheets of foam.
  • Closure members 19 are provided at the opening 21 to each cavity 20 to secure the inserts 22 therein.
  • the closure members 19 may comprise mating Velcro extensions at the ends of the first and second sections 25, 27, respectively.
  • supports 30 are used to provide rigidity to the inserts 22 within each cavity 20. Further, a length of the supports 30 may be approximately equal to the length of each insert 22, and when two inserts 22 are placed adjacent one another in a cavity 20 a connector 32 may be utilized to secure the two supports 30 together as shown in FIGS. 4-7.
  • each support 30 comprises an elongated L-shaped member. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, each connector 32 has an opening 34 at each end 36 and 38 of the connector 32 to receive the supports 30.
  • the supports 30 and connectors 32 may be made of plastic.
  • the supports 30 When the supports 30 are connected to the connectors 32, they form a generally single member, also referred to as a support member assembly 40, to provide rigidity to the two inserts 22.
  • Supports 30 and their associated connector 32 i.e., as support member assembly 40, may be provided at each side 36 and 38 of the inserts 22 as shown in FIG. 7.
  • the inserts 22 are inserted into the cavities 20, and then one support member assembly 40, is also inserted into the cavities 20 at each side 36 and 38 of the inserts 22 to create a single rigid insert assembly or sidewall 42 at each side of the housing 12.
  • the housing 12 When the mat 10 is in the first use orientation as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the housing 12 is laid flat on the ground and a user can play on the extended mat 10 with the inserts 22 flat on the ground to provide a cushion for the user.
  • the housing 12 can be pivoted at the hinge 24 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 7-10, with each cavity 20 and associated inserts 22 and support member assemblies 40 therein on either side of the hinge 24, thereby providing rigid sidewalls 42 on each side of the hinge 24.
  • the connector 16 is used to secure the two sidewalls 42 in a fixed orientation of a second use position, such as an A-frame or tent, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 7-10.
  • the connector 16 comprises a strap 44 extending from the housing 12 on one side of the hinge 24 (referred to as a first connector), and a D-ring connector 46, or some other connector, extending from the housing 12 on the other side of the hinge 24 (referred to as a second connector).
  • the strap 44 can be secured to the D-ring connector 46 to secure the two sidewalls 42 in the second use position.
  • Separate connectors 16 may be provided at each side 29, 31 of the housing 12.
  • a separate side panel 14 extends from each side, 25 and 27, of each section 21 and 23, of the housing 12. Accordingly, the mat 10 has four side panels 14. In one embodiment the shape of each side panel 14 is a triangle to form one half of a door 50 for the mat 10 when it is in the second use position as shown in FIG. 2.
  • each side 25 and 27, of the housing 12 may have a window 18 as shown in FIGS. 7-10.
  • the window 18 may comprise a piece of foam that is sewn into a fabric pocket 52 that is hinged to the housing 12.
  • the phrase “at least one of’ preceding a series of items, with the terms “and” or “or” to separate any of the items, modifies the list as a whole, rather than each member of the list (i.e., each item).
  • the phrase “at least one of’ does not require selection of at least one item; rather, the phrase allows a meaning that includes at least one of any one of the items, and/or at least one of any combination of the items, and/or at least one of each of the items.
  • the phrases “at least one of A, B, and C” or “at least one of A, B, or C” each refer to only A, only B, or only C; any combination of A, B, and C; and/or at least one of each of A, B, and C.
  • phrases such as an aspect, the aspect, another aspect, some aspects, one or more aspects, an implementation, the implementation, another implementation, some implementations, one or more implementations, an embodiment, the embodiment, another embodiment, some embodiments, one or more embodiments, a configuration, the configuration, another configuration, some configurations, one or more configurations, the subject technology, the disclosure, the present disclosure, other variations thereof and alike are for convenience and do not imply that a disclosure relating to such phrase(s) is essential to the subject technology or that such disclosure applies to all configurations of the subject technology.
  • a disclosure relating to such phrase(s) may apply to all configurations, or one or more configurations.
  • a disclosure relating to such phrase(s) may provide one or more examples.
  • a phrase such as an aspect or some aspects may refer to one or more aspects and vice versa, and this applies similarly to other foregoing phrases.
  • a reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean “one and only one” unless specifically stated, but rather “one or more.”
  • the term “some” refers to one or more.
  • Underlined and/or italicized headings and subheadings are used for convenience only, do not limit the subject technology, and are not referred to in connection with the interpretation of the description of the subject technology. Relational terms such as first and second and the like may be used to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions.

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Tapis convertible qui peut passer d'une première position d'utilisation à une seconde position d'utilisation. Le tapis convertible possède un logement possédant une première section, une seconde section et une charnière entre celles-ci. La première section présente une première cavité avec une première ouverture opposée à la charnière, et la seconde section présente une seconde cavité avec une seconde ouverture opposée à la charnière. Un premier panneau d'insertion est inséré dans la première cavité à travers la première ouverture, et un second panneau d'insertion est inséré dans la seconde cavité à travers la seconde ouverture. Des éléments de fermeture sont disposés au niveau de chaque ouverture pour retenir les panneaux d'insertion à l'intérieur. Un élément de liaison est utilisé pour fixer de manière amovible la première section à la seconde section en vue de former un angle aigu entre celles-ci dans la seconde position d'utilisation.
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