Patent ID: 6264202
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: A63B,A63F,A63G

Abstract:
An interactive play system, comprising:a multi-level support frame for safely supporting one or more play participants in, on or around said play system;a lower support surface underneath said support frame for supporting said support frame and said one or more play participants;a source of dry play media comprising a plurality of discrete impact-safe play articles;a plurality of play elements disposed on or around said support frame at various locations and/or elevations, at least some of said play elements being adapted to receive the play media to create desired effects; anda collection and return system comprising at least a portion of said lower surface which slopes from a higher elevation to a lower elevation and a play media collection area in the proximity of the lower elevation such that play media may be continuously collected and recirculated using a conveyor and/or suction pump to transfer play media from the collection area to a selected distribution area, the lower surface being accessible to and adapted to support one or more play participants.