Patent ID: 6098217
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: A47D

Abstract:
A modular playpen comprising:a plurality of vertical uprights having a central longitudinal portion, each said vertical upright having a plurality of engaging means disposed about its exterior surface;a plurality of substantially rectangular side panels having opposing horizontal and vertical sides, slidably engaged to said plurality of vertical uprights via said engaging means thereby forming an enclosure of sufficient size to accommodate a child, each said panel is removably engaged to said uprights thereby allowing said side panels to be removed and relocated to form a variety of possible playpen configurations;a plurality of cross bars disposed substantially horizontally and tangentially within the interior of said playpen wherein one end of each said cross bar is removably engaged to one of said vertical uprights to provide stability to said modular playpen; andone or more floor pads positioned within the interior of said enclosure and supported therein by said cross bars whereby said playpen is sufficiently sturdy to safely protect a child therein and can be reconfigured to a variety of different shapes to accommodate space constraints, without the use of tools or excess effort.