Patent ID: 6332824
Filing Date: 2001-12-25
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
A convertible toy for use by a toddler and an infant, said convertible toy having a first and second configuration and being supportable on a support surface, comprising:an activity unit including a housing defining a substantially planar surface, and a sensory output device, said sensory output device includinga first switch for selecting between an ""on"" and ""off"",at least one second switch for producing audio output by the toddler,a third switch for producing audio output by the infant, said third switch being associated with a support for at least one dangling toy, said third switch being disabled when said support is in a non-use position, anda microprocessor associated with said first switch, said at least one second switch and said third switch, said microprocessor storing a plurality of audio output in digital form and being programmed to generate said audio output upon activation of one of said at least one second switch and said third switch;a base supporting said activity unit interchangeably between a first orientation and a second orientation; anda housing formed on one of said activity unit and said base, said housing defining a first and second engagement with a mating piece formed on the other of said base and said activity unit, wherein when said mating piece is engaged with said first engagement, said activity unit is in said first orientation such that said substantially planar surface extends approximately parallel to the support surface, and wherein when said mating piece is engaged with said second engagement, said activity unit is in said second orientation, said second orientation being rotatably offset from said first orientation;wherein when said convertible child's toy is in the first configuration, said activity unit is in said first orientation, said at least one second switch is enabled and said third switch is disabled;wherein when said convertible child's toy is in the second configuration, said activity unit is in said second orientation and said third switch is enabled.