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`Myers et al.
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`(10) Patent N0.:
`(45) Date of Patent:
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`US 8,388,501 B2
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`US008388501B2
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`(54) PLAY GYMS AND METHODS OF
`OPERATING THE SAME
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`(75) Inventors: Peter J. Myers, Wheaton, IL (US);
`Joseph Paul SejIIOWSkis North
`Kingstown, RI (US)
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`(73) Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, IL
`Us)
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`( * ) Notice:
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`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days.
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`ABSTRACT
`(57)
`Play gyms and methods ofoperating the Same are disclosed
`A disclosed example includes a ?oor mat dimensioned to be
`positioned Within a play yard and/or a bassinet. It also
`includes a play gym to suspend an object above the mat When
`the mat is positioned in the play yard and/or the bassinet, and
`at least one connector to couple the play gym to the mat when
`the mat is removed from the play yard and/or the bassinet.
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`20 Claims, 5 Drawing Sheets
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