Amusement devices: toys – Convertible from – or serving as diverse article – Container having shape of specific article
Patent
1986-07-15
1988-07-05
Hafer, Robert A.
Amusement devices: toys
Convertible from, or serving as diverse article
Container having shape of specific article
446110, 446476, 446478, A63H 352, A63H 3306
Patent
active
047551593
ABSTRACT:
A carrying case which may be used as a toy building or toy playground. The carrying case has two foldable sides rotatably and removably hinged to its base by breakaway hinges featuring ball and socket portions. The other two sides of the carrying case remain in a vertical position attached to the base. A roof portion is connected to one of the foldable sides by breakaway hinges. The foldable sides and roof portion may be rotated to unfold the carrying case so that it may be used as toy playground. The roof portion has a built-in slide and swing. It may be removed from the carrying case and used as a separate toy. The carrying case may be folded to simulate a toy building or schoolhouse with a roof portion latched to the top of the case.
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Litwicki Mary K.
Newbold Roger
Norris Paul
Templeton Sheldon
Goldman Ronald M.
Hafer Robert A.
Harris Charles H.
Klein Melvin A.
Mattel Inc.
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