Abstract:
An infant entertainment apparatus includes a seat assembly having multiple configurations. The seat is able to be configured in a more reclined configuration for newborns and infants or a more upright configuration for toddlers. The frame of the child&#39;s seat structure may be split into a lower and upper frame, with the upper frame rotating about the seat into different configurations. The upper frame may contain a housing for a portable electronic device that can be configured to multiple positions to provide entertainment to an child in the seat structure via the portable electronic device.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION AND CLAIM TO PRIORITY 
       [0001]    This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/667,653, entitled “Infant&#39;s Entertainment Apparatus and Interactive Device”, filed Jul. 3, 2012, and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/783,386, entitled “Infant&#39;s Entertainment Apparatus and Interactive Device”, filed Mar. 14, 2013, and is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 13/351,811, entitled “Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device”, filed Jan. 17, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/433,662, entitled “Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device”, filed Jan. 18, 2011, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates to an infant seat, and in particular an infant seat that may be reconfigured between a reclined configuration and an upright configuration, and may contain a housing for a removable interactive electronic device that is reconfigured into various entertaining configurations. Additionally, the present invention relates to an infant gym, and in particular an infant gym may be reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration, and may contain a housing for a removable interactive device. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    Various infant support structures for supporting an infant or child above a support surface are known, such as swings, bassinets, bouncers, rockers, and child seats. Such support structures provide an enjoyable and safe area for a child or infant. Further, different support structures are used for children at different ages and stages of development. When the child is an infant, it is more desirable for the child to be in a reclined configuration, where the child is laying in the support structure. At other times, when the child is older and able to support his or her own head and body, it is more desirable for the child to be in a seat having a more upright configuration. Furthermore, parents and care givers utilize various devices to entertain the child, while keeping them occupied. Recently, a popular device used to entertain children is a portable electronic device, such as an Apple® iPad®. Portable electronic devices can be used in a variety of ways to entertain a child, from allowing a child to watch a movie to being used as an educational or play device. 
         [0004]    As a result, parents and care givers often utilize various types of such support structures as the child grows. Furthermore, parents and care givers will utilize various other structures to enable the portable electronic devices to entertain the child. However, obtaining and maintaining a variety of support structures may be expensive and cumbersome, given they are often expensive and bulky. Moreover, it would be more desirable for parents and care givers to obtain a support system that utilizes a portable electronic device that can be used from a child&#39;s infant years through their growth during the toddler years. 
         [0005]    Therefore, there is a need for a support structure with a reconfigurable seat that may be utilized in either a reclined configuration or an upright (less-reclined) configuration. Further, there is a need for seat that is efficient and easy to transition between configurations. Moreover, there is a need for a support structure that contains a reconfigurable housing for receiving a portable electronic device. 
         [0006]    In addition, a variety of infant gyms exist that provide and enjoyable and safe structure for infants to use when lying or playing on the floor. It is common for infant gyms to use a variety of toys that may be colorful or provide simple motions and noises, such as spinning, ratcheting, rattling, etc. Furthermore, some infant gyms include lights and sound effects to provide entertainment to the infant using the gym. The electronics in these infant gyms are limited to the production model purchased. However, as previously stated, a popular device used to entertain children is a portable electronic device, such as an Apple® iPad® or Apple® iPhone®. Portable electronic devices can be used in a variety of ways to entertain a child, from allowing a child to watch a movie to being used as an educational or play device. 
         [0007]    Therefore, there is a need for an infant gym that contains a reconfigurable housing for receiving a portable electronic device. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0008]    The present invention is directed to a reconfigurable seat of a child&#39;s seat support structure. The seat may include a frame having a lower portion and an upper portion. A housing for a portable electronic device may be coupled to the upper portion. A portable electronic device may be disposed within the housing and configured to provide entertainment value to a child. The housing is rotatably coupled to the upper frame portion, and is configured to rotate about the upper frame portion. The seat may be rotatably coupled to the frame at the connection of the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion. The seat may be configured to rotate about this connection between a more upright configuration and a more reclined configuration. Moreover, the upper frame portion may be configured to rotate about the connection to the lower frame portion, enabling different positions for the housing for a portable electronic device. 
         [0009]    The present invention is directed to a child&#39;s seat structure that contains a base configured to engage a support surface, a support frame rotatably coupled to the base, which includes a lower frame arm, and an upper frame arm pivotably coupled to the lower frame arm, a seat rotatably coupled to the support frame and configured to rotate between a more reclined configuration and a more upright configuration, and an housing for a portable electronic device that is rotatably coupled to the upper frame arm, and is configured to rotate about the upper frame arm and about an axis that is perpendicular to the upper frame arm. 
         [0010]    In one embodiment, the seat further includes a tubular frame that defines a receiving area for receiving a child. Furthermore, the seat contains a seat cover attached to the tubular seat frame. The seat also contains a restraint system configured to hold the child within the seat. 
         [0011]    In one embodiment, the housing for a portable electronic device contains interactive members that extend from the housing. Additionally, the support frame is configured to rotate about a vertical axis. Furthermore, the upper frame arm may be configured to rotate independent of the lower frame member about a horizontal axis that is located at the connection of the upper frame arm and the lower frame arm. 
         [0012]    In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a child&#39;s seat structure including a base that is configured to engage a support surface, a mounting portion coupled to the base, a support frame rotatably coupled to the mounting portion and containing a lower frame arm with a first end rotatably coupled to the mounting portion and a second end, a rotational coupler connected to the second end of the lower frame arm, and an upper frame arm with a first end pivotably coupled to the rotational coupler and a second end, a seat rotatably coupled to the rotational coupler of the support frame and being configured to rotate between a reclined configuration and an upright configuration, and a housing for a portable electronic device that is rotatably coupled to the second end of the upper frame arm, and being configured to rotate about the upper frame arm and about an axis perpendicular to the upper frame arm. 
         [0013]    In one embodiment, the seat further includes a tubular frame that defines a receiving area for receiving a child. Additionally, the seat includes a seat cover attached to the tubular seat frame. Moreover, the seat contains a restraint system configured to hold the child within the seat. 
         [0014]    In one embodiment, the housing for a portable electronic device contains a plurality of interactive members that extend from the housing. Furthermore, the base has a substantially rectangular shape with the mounting portion centrally located on the base. Finally, the upper frame arm may be configured to be positioned in a top configuration, where the housing for a portable electronic device is located above the seat, and an interactive configuration, where the housing is located in front of the seat. 
         [0015]    In another embodiment, a child&#39;s seat structure contains a base configured to engage a support surface, a mounting portion that is coupled to the base, a support frame that is rotatably coupled to the mounting portion and includes a lower frame arm and an upper frame arm pivotably coupled to the lower frame arm, a seat that is rotatably coupled to the support frame and configurable between a more reclined configuration and a more upright configuration that contains a tubular seat frame defining the seating area, and a seat cover removably coupled to the tubular seat frame, and an housing for a portable electronic device that is rotatably coupled to the upper frame arm and is configured to rotate about the upper frame arm and about an axis perpendicular to the upper frame arm. 
         [0016]    In one embodiment, seat further includes a restraint system configured to hold the child within the seat. Furthermore, the housing for a portable electronic device contains interactive members that extend outwardly. Moreover, the support frame contains a coupler mechanism rotatably coupling the lower frame arm and the upper frame arm. Additionally, the seat is rotatably attached to the coupler, which enables the seat to move between the reclined and upright configurations. Finally, the upper frame arm is configured to be positioned between a top configuration, where the housing for a portable electronic device is located above the seat, and an interactive configuration, where the housing is located in front of the seat. 
         [0017]    The present invention is also directed to a reconfigurable infant gym. The gym may include a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member pivotally coupled together. A housing for a portable electronic device may be coupled to the second arcuate member. A portable electronic device may be disposed within the housing and configured to provide entertainment value to a child. The housing may contain an insert to receive the portable electronic device. The insert may be inserted into the housing in two configurations, one displaying the portable electronic device and the other displaying a mirror. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0018]      FIG. 1  illustrates a front perspective view of a child&#39;s seat apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus being in a reclined configuration and the housing for a portable electronic device being in a top configuration; 
           [0019]      FIG. 2  illustrates a front perspective view of the apparatus of  FIG. 1  with the apparatus in a more upright configuration and the housing for a portable electronic device arm in the interactive configuration; 
           [0020]      FIG. 3  illustrates a front perspective view of a seat of the apparatus of  FIG. 1  with the apparatus in the more upright configuration and the housing for a portable electronic device rotated upward on the housing for a portable electronic device arm in the interactive configuration; 
           [0021]      FIG. 4  illustrates a front perspective view of a seat of the apparatus of  FIG. 1  with the apparatus in the more upright configuration and the housing for a portable electronic device and the housing arm in another interactive configuration; 
           [0022]      FIG. 5  illustrates a rear perspective view of an exemplary housing for a portable electronic device of the apparatus of  FIG. 1  with a tray removed from the rear of the housing; 
           [0023]      FIG. 6  illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the housing of  FIG. 5  with the tray placed within the rear of the housing; 
           [0024]      FIG. 7  illustrates a perspective view of a first embodiment of the tray of  FIG. 5 ; 
           [0025]      FIG. 8  illustrates a perspective view of a first side of a second embodiment of a tray for a portable electronic device of the apparatus of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0026]      FIG. 8   a  illustrates a perspective view of a second side of the tray of  FIG. 8 . 
           [0027]      FIG. 9  illustrates an exploded view of a second embodiment of the housing for a portable electronic device of the apparatus of  FIG. 1  with the tray of  FIG. 8  in a first configuration; 
           [0028]      FIG. 9   a  illustrates an exploded view of the housing of  FIG. 9  with the tray of  FIG. 8  in a second configuration. 
           [0029]      FIG. 10  illustrates a front perspective view of an infant gym according to an embodiment of the present invention, the gym being in a deployed configuration. 
           [0030]      FIG. 11  illustrates a rear perspective view of the infant gym of  FIG. 10 , the gym being in a storage configuration. 
           [0031]      FIG. 12  illustrates an exploded view of the tray of the infant gym of  FIG. 10 . 
           [0032]      FIG. 13  illustrates a front view of the housing of the infant gym of  FIG. 10 , the housing retaining the tray in the minor to front display configuration. 
           [0033]      FIG. 14  illustrates a rear view of the housing of the infant gym of  FIG. 10 , the housing retaining the tray in the portable electronic device to front display configuration. 
       
    
    
       [0034]    Like reference numerals have been used to identify like elements throughout this disclosure. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0035]    This application incorporates herein by reference, in its entirety, the disclosure of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 13/351,811, entitled “Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device”, filed Jan. 17, 2012. 
         [0036]    Referring to  FIGS. 1-4 , illustrated is one embodiment of a child&#39;s seat structure  100 . The child&#39;s seat structure  100  contains a base  200 , a frame support  400 , a seat  500 , and a housing  600  for a portable electronic device. Moreover, the seat  100  may be configured in three different configurations depending on the size and age of the child. In other embodiments, the seat may be configured in more than three configurations. 
         [0037]    The base  200  of the child&#39;s seat structure  100  may be in a substantially rectangular shape. In other embodiments, the base may be shaped differently, such as a circle or an octagon. Furthermore, the base  200  contains a tubular member that forms the substantially rectangular shape. The base  200  has a front  210 , a back  220 , and side  230  and  240 . The sides  230  and  240  are connected by the front  210  and the back  220 . Furthermore, connecting the sides  230  and  240  is a horizontal support  250  that stretches across the middle of the base  200 . The horizontal support  250  provides additional stability to the base  200 . In other embodiments of the base  200 , the base  200  may comprise of a base constructed of one unitary structure, rather than a tubular member and horizontal support member. Furthermore, the base  200  may also comprise of a plurality of legs extending from a central base connection. 
         [0038]    As illustrated in  FIG. 2 , connected to the top of the horizontal support  250  is the mounting portion  300 . In other embodiments of the child&#39;s seat structure  100 , where the base  200  may comprise of plurality of legs extending from a central connection, a mounting portion  300  may be positioned on the central connection of the legs. In this embodiment, the mounting portion  300  contains a lower portion  310  and an upper portion  320 . The lower portion  310  is attached to the horizontal support  250 . The upper portion  320  is rotatably coupled to the lower portion  310  and configured to rotate 360 degrees about a vertical axis. 
         [0039]    A frame support  400  is connected to the mounting portion  300 . In this embodiment, the frame support  400  consists of a single lower frame member  410  and a single upper frame member  420 . As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , the lower frame member  410  contains a first end  412  and a second end  414 . The second end  414  of the lower frame member  410  is connected to the upper portion  320  of the mounting portion  300 . Therefore, when the upper portion  320  of the mounting portion  300  rotates about a vertical axis, the lower frame member  410  also rotates about a vertical axis. 
         [0040]    Furthermore, the upper frame member  420  contains a first end  422  and a second end  424 . As illustrated, connecting the first end  422  of the upper frame member  420  to the first end  412  of the lower frame member  410  is swivel connection  430 . The lower frame member  410  extends from the mounting portion  300  around the side of the child&#39;s seat structure  100  to the swivel connection  430 . The swivel connection  430  enables the upper frame member  420  to rotate about a horizontal axis that passes through the swivel connection  430  independent of the lower frame member  410 . Moreover, attached to the second end  424  of the upper frame member  420  is the housing  600  for a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, the upper frame member  420  is capable of telescoping between varying lengths. 
         [0041]    As illustrated, the housing  600  for a portable electronic device is connected to the second end  424  of the upper frame member  420  and is configured to house a portable electronic device  620 . As illustrated in  FIGS. 2 and 4 , the housing  600  contains front surface  602  and a back surface  604 . The back  604  of the housing  600  rotatably connects to the upper frame member  420 . Furthermore, the housing  600  may be configured to rotate about two different axes, where the housing  600  may rotate about the upper frame arm  420  and about an axis that intersects the upper frame member  420 . The housing  600  for a portable electronic device may contain a plurality of the interactive member  610  that extend from the front  602  of the housing  600 . The interactive members  610  are resiliently connected to the front  602  of the housing  600 , and are capable of moving back and forth. In some embodiments, the electronic device  620  includes software that is programmed to detect movement of the interactive members  610  through movement detected by accelerometers within the electronic device  620 . The front  602  of the housing  600  additionally contains a viewing area with a transparent planar portion  606  that is used to view the portable electronic device  620  placed within the housing  600 . Moreover, the housing  600  may contain an electronic connection (such as through the headphone jack or other connector (wired or wireless) on the portable electronic device  620 ) that interacts with the portable electronic device  620 . Therefore, when the interactive members  610  are moved or touched by a user, the portable electronic device  620  is activated to produce sounds and interact with the image on the screen of the portable electronic device  620 . 
         [0042]    Referring to  FIGS. 5 and 6 , in one embodiment of the housing  600 , the back surface  604  consists of a tray  640  configured for receiving the electronic device  620  and an aperture  630  configured for receiving the tray  640 , so that the electronic device  620  is disposed within a cavity  641  (shown in  FIG. 6 ). 
         [0043]    Referring to  FIGS. 6 and 7 , in one embodiment, a tray  640  includes one or more resilient members  644   a ,  644   b ,  644   c ,  644   d  extending outwardly from the base  642  and into the recess  646 . The resilient members  644   a - 644   d  extending from the base  642  are compressible against a back face of the portable electronic device  620 , so that a front face of the portable electronic device  620  is biased away from the base  642  of the tray  640 . The tray  640  may further include one or more resilient members  648   a ,  648   b ,  648   c ,  648   d  extending outwardly from the sidewalls  650 ,  652  and end walls  654 ,  656  and into the recess  646 . The resilient members  648   a - 648   d  extending from the sidewalls  650 ,  652  and end walls  654 ,  656  are compressible against opposing sides and/or ends of the electronic device  620 , so that the electronic device  620  is biased toward a centered position within the recess  646  of the tray  640 . 
         [0044]    With continued reference to  FIG. 7 , in one implementation, the tray  640  includes an overmold portion  658  which includes or defines the resilient members  644   a - 644   d  and  648   a - 648   d . The overmold portion  658  substantially lines the recess  646  of the tray  640 . The overmold portion  658  may be co-molded with other components of the tray  640 , and, in the illustrated embodiment, is preferably not removable from the tray  640 . 
         [0045]    Referring to  FIGS. 5 and 6 , the housing  600  includes another recess  660  defined by a base  662 , opposing side walls  664 ,  666  and opposing end walls  668 ,  670  that extend upwardly from the base  664 , forming an aperture  630  in the back surface  604  of the housing  600 . The recess  660  of the housing  600  is configured to receive the tray  640  (as shown in  FIG. 5 ), thereby creating the cavity  641  (shown in  FIG. 6 ) between the base  642  of the tray  640  and the base  662  of the housing  600 . The electronic device  620  is releasably retainable within the cavity  641 . 
         [0046]    The base  662  of the housing  600  includes or defines the transparent planar portion  606  through which the display of the electronic device  620  is visible (as shown in  FIGS. 3 and 4 ). When the electronic device  620  is disposed within the cavity  641  between the base  642  of the tray  640  and the base  662  of the housing  600 , a portion of the front face and the display of the electronic device  620  is visible and actuable through the transparent planar portion  606 . In some embodiments, the transparent planar portion  606  creates a seal for the viewing area of the housing  600 . The transparent planar portion  606 , with its seal, protects the portable electronic device  620  within the housing  600  from any liquids or potential contaminants that the child using the seat structure  100  may come in contact with. Conversely, the seal of the transparent planar portion  606  separates the child using the seat structure  100  from the electronic device  620 . 
         [0047]    Note that the housing for a portable electronic device depicted in  FIGS. 5 ,  6 , and  7  is merely exemplary and many other types of housings for a portable electronic devices are contemplated to be within the scope of the present invention. 
         [0048]    Referring again to  FIGS. 5 and 6 , the tray  640  is releasably lockable to the main aperture  630  of the housing  600  via a latch mechanism  680 . In one embodiment, the latch mechanism  680  is coupled to the outer surface  672  of the base  642  of the tray  640  via the cover  676 . The latch mechanism  680  includes a movable member  682  rotatable relative to the base  642  of the tray  640 . The movable member  682  includes a flange  684  extending outwardly from the movable member  682 , and receivable in a corresponding receiving portion, such as a slot (as shown in  FIG. 6 ) disposed in the end wall  670  of the recess  660  of the housing  600 . The flange  684  is movable between a locked position extending outwardly from the end wall  656  of the tray  640 , and an unlocked position recessed from the end wall  656  of the tray  640 . The opposing end wall  654  of the tray  640  includes a fixed flange  686  extending outwardly therefrom. 
         [0049]    When inserting the tray  640  into the recess  660  of the housing  600  (as shown in  FIG. 5 ), the fixed flange  686  is received in a receiving area, such as a slot (as shown in  FIG. 6 ) disposed in the end wall  668  of the aperture  630  of the housing  600 . The flange  684  of the latch mechanism  680  is disposed in its unlocked position, so that the tray  640  may then be pivoted downwardly until fully seated within the recess  660  of the housing  600 . The flange  684  is then pivoted to its locked position within the slot in the other end wall  670  of the aperture  630  of the housing  600 . In this way, the tray  640  may be releasably locked within the recess  660  of the housing  600 . In one embodiment, the flange  684  is movable about 90° (e.g. a ¼ turn lock) from its unlocked position to its locked position. The movable member  682  includes a slot  688  for receiving a tool (e.g. a coin or screwdriver) to permit rotation thereof (and thus rotation of the flange  684 ). 
         [0050]    Referring to  FIGS. 8 and 8   a , illustrated is a second embodiment of a tray  700  configured to fit within the housing  600 . In this embodiment, the tray  700  includes a first side  710  and a second side  730 . The first side  710 , illustrated in  FIG. 8 , includes a recess  728  defined by a base  712 , sidewalls  718 ,  720 , and end walls  716 ,  722 . The recess  728  on the first side  710  is configured to receive or retain a larger portable electronic device  620  (shown in  FIG. 9 ), such as an iPad or other portable tablet. Furthermore, one or more resilient members  714   a ,  714   b ,  714   c ,  714   d  extend outwardly from the base  712  and into the recess  728 . The resilient members  714   a - 714   d  extending from the base  712  are compressible against a back face of the portable electronic device  620 , so that a front face of the portable electronic device  620  is biased away from the base  712  of the tray  700 . The tray  700  may further include one or more resilient members  724   a ,  724   b ,  724   c ,  724   d ,  724   e ,  724   f ,  724   g ,  724   h  extending outwardly from the sidewalls  718 ,  720  and end walls  716 ,  722  and into the recess  728 . The resilient members  724   a - 724   h  extending from the sidewalls  718 ,  720  and end walls  716 ,  722  are compressible against opposing sides and/or ends of the electronic device  620 , so that the electronic device  620  is biased toward a centered position within the recess  728  of the tray  700 . 
         [0051]    Continuing with  FIG. 8   a , illustrated is the second side  730  of an embodiment of the tray  700 . The second side  730  includes a recess  746  defined by a base  732 , sidewalls  738 ,  740 , and end walls  736 ,  742 . Moreover, the base  732 , sidewalls  738 ,  740 , and end walls  736 ,  742  define a recess  746  configured to receive or retain a smaller portable electronic device  620  (shown in  FIG. 9   a ), such as an iPhone or other smartphone. The recess  746  is positioned substantially in the center of the second side  730  of this embodiment of the tray  700 . Furthermore, one or more resilient members  734   a ,  734   b ,  734   c ,  734   d  extend outwardly from the base  732  and into the recess  746 . The resilient members  734   a - 734   d  extending from the base  732  are compressible against a back face of the smaller portable electronic device  620 , so that a front face of the portable electronic device  620  is biased away from the base  732  of the tray  700 . The second side  730  of tray  700  may further include one or more resilient members  744   a ,  744   b ,  744   c ,  744   d  that extend outwardly from the sidewalls  738 ,  740  and end walls  736 ,  742  and into the recess  746 . The resilient members  744   a - 744   d  extending from the sidewalls  738 ,  740  and end walls  736 ,  742  are compressible against opposing sides and/or ends of the smaller electronic device  620 , so that the electronic device  620  is biased toward a centered position within the recess  746  of the tray  700 . 
         [0052]    Referring to  FIGS. 9 and 9   a , illustrated are exploded views of the housing  600 , the tray  700 , and an electronic device  620 , illustrating how the tray  700  fits between the front  602  and back  604  of the housing  600 . As illustrated in both figures, the tray  700  is configured as an insert that is retained within the housing  600  between the front  602  and the back  604  of the housing  600  when the front  602  and the back  604  are connected to one another.  FIG. 9  illustrates the tray  700  with the first side  710  positioned to face the front  602  of the housing  600 . Furthermore, with the first side  710  facing the front  602  of the housing, an infant in the seat  500  can interact with either the mirror  726  of the tray  700  or a portable electronic device  620 , if a portable electronic device  620  is inserted into the tray  700 . As stated previously, the first side  710  of the tray  700  is configured to retain a larger portable electronic device  620 , like that illustrated in  FIG. 9 . 
         [0053]    Turning to  FIG. 9   a , illustrated is the tray  700  with the second side  730  positioned to face the front  602  of the housing  600 . Furthermore, with the second side  730  facing the front  602  of the housing, an infant in the seat  500  can interact with a portable electronic device  620 . As stated previously, the second side  730  of the tray  700  is configured to retain a smaller portable electronic device  620 , like the smartphone illustrated in  FIG. 9 . The tray  700  in this embodiment, with the recess  728  on the first side  710  and the recess  746  on the second side  730 , provides parents and care givers with the choice of the type of portable electronic device  620  with which to entertain their children in the child&#39;s seat structure  100 . 
         [0054]    In other embodiments, the support frame  400  may contain a lower frame member  410  that contains two arms that extend from the mounting portion  300  to both sides of the seat  500 . In this embodiment, there would be two swivel connections  430 , one on the end of each lower frame member  410 . Furthermore, in some embodiments, the upper frame member  420  may contain two arms that extend from the sides of the seat  500 , forming an arch over the seat  500 . In other embodiments, a single upper frame member  420  may extend from a swivel connection  430  on one side of the seat  500  to another swivel connection  430  on the opposite side of the seat  500 . 
         [0055]    As illustrated, the seat  500  is attached to the frame  400  at the swivel connection  430 . The seat  500  contains a tubular seat frame  510  that provides structure and support to the seat  500 . The tubular seat frame  510  connects to the swivel connection  430  at the frame connection  540  (see  FIG. 4 ), and is configured to rotate about the swivel connection  430  so the seat  500  can be configured between a more reclined configuration and a more upright configuration. In this embodiment, the seat  500  has a substantially oval shape that defines an area to receive a child, the shape being defined by the tubular seat frame  510 . In other embodiments, the seat  500  may contain another shape, such as a circle or a rectangle. 
         [0056]    As illustrated, the seat  500  contains a seat cover  520  that is attached to the tubular seat frame  510 . The seat cover  520  may be constructed from a soft durable material to prevent wear and tear. Additionally, the seat cover  520  may be flexible and may be removably attached to the tubular seat frame  510 . This would allow a parent or care giver to remove the seat cover  520  for cleaning. Furthermore, the seat  500  may contain a three point restraint system (not shown) or a five point restraint system (not shown) to secure a child to the seat  500 , preventing the child from falling out of the seat  500 . 
         [0057]    Referring again to  FIG. 1 , illustrated is the child&#39;s seat structure  100  in the newborn configuration “A.” In this configuration, the seat  500  is positioned in the most reclined configuration and the upper frame member  420  is positioned above the seat  500 . Furthermore, the housing  600  for a portable electronic device is rotated for the front  602  of the housing  600  to be facing downwardly at the seat  500 . In configuration “A,” a newborn is able to lay in the seat  500  while being restrained within the seat  500  by the restraint system (not shown). The newborn is positioned to look upwards, without having to support his/her head, at the housing  600  and the portable electronic device  620 . The portable electronic device  620  may be configured to play a program, video, or series of pictures designed to keep the child entertained. Additionally, the portable electronic device  620  allows for parents to take pictures of their children in the seat and video conference with their children when one of the parents is out of town. 
         [0058]    Referring to  FIG. 2 , illustrated is the child&#39;s seat structure  100  in the infant configuration “B.” In this configuration, the seat  500  is rotated about the swivel connection  430  into a more upright configuration. Moreover, the upper frame member  420  is rotated about the swivel connection  430  to be placed in front of the seat  500 . In some embodiments, when in configuration “B,” the upper frame member  420  may align vertically with the front  210  of the base  200 . The housing  600  for a portable electronic device may be positioned on the upper frame member  420  so the front  602  of the housing  600  faces the infant in the seat  500 . 
         [0059]    Additionally, the infant is sitting in the seat  500  in an upright manner, and is restrained to the seat  500  by a restraint system (not shown). The upper support member  420  is configured to place the housing  600  at a distance from the infant so the interactive members  610  are within the reach of the infant, but the electronic device  620  and housing  600  are not within the reach of the infant. In configuration “B,” the infant can interact with the interactive members  610  by touching and batting the interactive members  610 . If the housing  620  is configured with an electronic system that connects the housing  620  to the electronic device  620 , the movement of the interactive members  610  may create sounds or change the display of the electronic device  620  that the infant is facing. This interaction helps to promote both visual and motor skills, providing the infant with an entertaining and educational experience. 
         [0060]    Referring to  FIG. 3 , illustrated is the child&#39;s seat structure  100  in the toddler configuration “C.” In configuration “C,” the seat  500  is in a substantially upright configuration, where the toddler within the seat  500  is sitting upright. The upper frame member  420  is rotated about swivel connection  430  into a position in front of the seat  500 . Similar to configuration “B,” the upper frame member  420  may align vertically with the front  210  of the base  200 . The housing  600  for a portable electronic device may be positioned on the upper frame member  420  so the front  602  of the housing  600  is positioned to face the toddler in the seat  500 . Configuration “C” differs from configuration “B” in that the housing  600  is oriented more as an inclined surface or drawing surface, than purely as a viewing screen. In configuration “C,” the toddler may interact with the interactive members  610  and the screen and buttons on the electronic device  620  positioned within the housing  600 . 
         [0061]    As stated previously, if the housing  600  is configured with an electronic system that connects the housing  600  to the electronic device  620 , the movement of the interactive members  610  may create sounds or change the display of the electronic device  620  that the infant is facing. The interaction with both the interactive members  610  and the screen and buttons of the electronic device  620  promote the visual and motor skills of the toddler. This provides an environment where the toddler is learning necessary skills and staying occupied through entertainment. Furthermore, the seat  500  may contain a restraint system (not shown), which prevents the toddler from falling out of the seat  500 , giving parents and care givers peace of mind. 
         [0062]      FIG. 4  illustrates an alternative mode for configuration “C.” As illustrated in  FIG. 4 , the toddler is interacting with the electronic device  620  positioned within the housing  600  while the toddler is standing outside of the seat structure  100 . In this alternative configuration “C,” the upper frame member  420  has remained in the same position, with the housing  600  having been rotated about the upper frame member  420  to face away from the seat  500 . In this alternative mode for configuration “C,” a toddler, who is able to walk and stand, is able to interact with the electronic device  620  and the interactive members  610  while walking and standing. The upper frame member  420  may be sturdy enough to allow the toddler to hold onto the upper frame member  420  for balance, teaching the toddler how to walk and stand. In this configuration, the toddler is kept entertained while developing necessary motor skills. 
         [0063]    Turning now to  FIG. 10 , illustrated is an embodiment of an infant gym  800 . The infant gym  800  illustrated includes a first arcuate member  810  and a second arcuate member  820 . The first arcuate member  810  includes a handle  812  that is shaped and sized to receive an adult hand. The first arcuate member  810  further includes feet  814  on the ends of the first arcuate member  810 . Additionally, the second arcuate member  820  includes feet  834  on the ends of the second arcuate member  820 . Both of the feet  814 ,  834  are configured to support the infant gym  800  on a support surface S. In use, an infant is placed in supine position under the arcuate members  810 ,  820  of the gym  800 . The second arcuate member  820  is pivotally coupled to the first arcuate member  810  via an axle  842 . In some embodiments, the first and second arcuate members  810 ,  820  are pivotally coupled via one axle  842 . However, in the embodiment illustrated, the axle  842  includes a first axle  844  and a second axle  846 . 
         [0064]    Referring to  FIGS. 10 and 11 , the first and second arcuate members  810 ,  820  are pivotally coupled and reconfigurable between a deployed configuration D (see  FIG. 10 ) and a storage configuration E (see  FIG. 11 ). In the deployed configuration D, the first and second arcuate members  810 ,  820  are pivoted so the feet  814  of the first arcuate member  810  are positioned away from the feet  834  of the second arcuate member  820 . Conversely, as illustrated in  FIG. 11 , when the infant gym  800  is in the storage configuration E, the first and second arcuate members  810 ,  820  are pivoted together so the feet  814  of the first arcuate member  810  are adjacent to the feet  834  of the second arcuate member  820 . As illustrated in  FIG. 11 , the first and second arcuate members  810 ,  820  are positioned substantially flush with one another, allowing for easy storage in a closet, under a bed, or behind a couch. When the infant gym  800  is configured in the deployed configuration D, the first and second arcuate members  810 ,  820  are prevented from over pivoting via tethers  840 . The tethers  840  connect the first and second arcuate members  810 ,  820  at two locations. Moreover, the tethers  840  have a length that allows the first and second arcuate members  810 ,  820  to pivot a measured degree about an axis that results in an ideal distance between the feet  814  of the first arcuate member  810  and the feet  834  of the second arcuate member  820  for the deployed configuration D of the infant gym  800 . 
         [0065]    Continuing with  FIGS. 10 and 11 , the second arcuate member  820  includes a housing  822 . The housing  822  has a front side  824  (see  FIG. 10 ) and a back side  828  (see  FIG. 11 ). The housing  822  is configured to retain the insert  900  (see  FIGS. 11 and 12 ). The front side  824  of the housing  822  includes an aperture  826  that enables a user view the contents of the insert  900 . Although the display screen of the electronic device  620  is dark in  FIG. 10 , the display screen is facing outward from the aperture  826  towards a supine infant lying on the support surface S. The back side  828  of the housing  822  includes a recess  832  that receives the insert  900 . The insert  900  is securely locked into the recess  832  and can only be removed from the recess  832  via the release button/switch  830 . 
         [0066]    Referring to  FIG. 12 , illustrated is an exploded view of the insert  900 . Insert  900  includes a protective transparent sheet  920  (which allows a user to interact with the touch sensitive screen of the electronic device  620 ), a tray  930 , a backing  940  for the tray  930 , a mirror  950 , and a rear cover  960 . The tray  930  may be a tray similar or identical to the descriptions for previous tray  640  and tray  700  (see  FIGS. 6 ,  7 ,  8  and  8   a ) that are configured to receive a portable electronic device  620 . The rear cover  960  includes an opening  962  that displays the mirror  950 . Additionally, the insert  900  may include a plate  910  that prevents a user of the gym from pressing the button on the portable electronic device  620  when the portable electronic device is so oriented. When the portable electronic device is placed into insert  900  in an orientation that is longitudinally rotated 180 degrees, the plate  910  will no longer prevent a user of the gym from pressing the button on the portable electronic device  620 . 
         [0067]    The insert  900  may be placed into the recess  832  of the housing  822  in two configurations, the device display configuration F (see  FIGS. 10 ,  11 , and  14  in which the display screen of the electronic device is facing outward from the aperture  826  towards a supine infant lying on the support surface S) or the mirror display configuration G (see  FIG. 13  in which the mirror  950  is facing outward from the aperture  826  towards a supine infant lying on the support surface S). In the device display configuration F, the insert  900  is placed within the recess  832  of the housing  822  so the portable electronic device  620  is viewable through the aperture  826  on the front side of the housing  822  (see  FIG. 10 ). Furthermore, in the device display configuration F, the mirror  950  is viewable only from the back side  828  of the housing  822 . However, in the mirror display configuration G, the internal components of the insert  900  are flipped around and inserted into the recess  832  of the housing  822  so that the minor  950  is viewable through the aperture  826  of the front side  824  of the housing  822 . The mirror display configuration G allows for the infant to be entertained with the mirror  950  when the portable electronic device  620  has been removed from the gym  800 . 
         [0068]    It is to be understood that terms such as “left,” “right,” “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “rear,” “side,” “height,” “length,” “width,” “upper,” “lower,” “interior,” “exterior,” “inner,” “outer” and the like as may be used herein, merely describe points or portions of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration. Further, terms such as “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., merely identify one of a number of portions, components and/or points of reference as disclosed herein, and do not limit the present invention to any particular configuration or orientation. 
         [0069]    Although the disclosed inventions are illustrated and described herein as embodied in one or more specific examples, it is nevertheless not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and structural changes may be made therein without departing from the scope of the inventions and within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims. In addition, various features from one of the embodiments may be incorporated into another of the embodiments. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the following claims.