Patent ID: 6773330
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
An expandable toy comprising:a plurality of fabric panels having an exterior and an interior surface and joined to one another along their sides forming desired shape and defining an interior space as well as at least one aperture that provides access to said interior space; a plurality of elastic bands running along on said interior surface of said plurality of fabric panels; an inflatable device disposed within said interior space, wherein an inflation tube of said inflation device is accessible through said at least one aperture; and a lid that removably covers said at least one aperture so that said interior space is inaccessible; wherein air is forced into said inflation device, expanding said inflation device and said plurality of elastic bands so that the expandable toy may achieve a desired size; and wherein said inflation device is sealed and said lid covers said at least one aperture when said desired size is achieved.