Partial mesh toy apparatus

Abstract

A toy apparatus includes a first component having a mesh structure and a second non-mesh component. The mesh structure includes a plurality of connected loop structures. The first component and the second component are configured to attach to one another to form a toy apparatus. The mesh component and the non-mesh component may have differing colors and/or tactile characteristics to provide an appealing and interesting toy.

what is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A toy apparatus comprising:
 a first component comprising a mesh formed of a plurality of loop structures; and   a second non-mesh component;   wherein the first and second components combine to at least partially enclose a void.   
     
     
         2 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the loop structures of the mesh component have a curved inside perimeter. 
     
     
         3 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the mesh is formed of one or more loop structure assemblies, each loop structure assembly comprising a plurality of loop structures, the loop structure assemblies having cooperative mating surfaces disposed at least partially around an outer perimeter. 
     
     
         4 . The toy apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein at least two of the loop structure assemblies have differing colors. 
     
     
         5 . The toy apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the cooperative mating surfaces of adjacent loop structure assemblies are coupled together for a distance along their lengths. 
     
     
         6 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the mesh component is formed of a substantially pliable material. 
     
     
         7 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second component is formed of a substantially rigid material. 
     
     
         8 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second component is formed of a substantially pliable material. 
     
     
         9 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a toy accessory contained within the at least partially enclosed void. 
     
     
         10 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a toy accessory attached to the toy apparatus. 
     
     
         11 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a toy accessory contained within the second component. 
     
     
         12 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first component defines a three-dimensional curved structure selected from at least partially spherical, hemispherical, and ovoid configurations. 
     
     
         13 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second components have differing colors. 
     
     
         14 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second components have differing tactile characteristics. 
     
     
         15 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , having the form of at least one of a vehicle and an animal. 
     
     
         16 . The toy apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least some of the loop structures have an inner perimeter defined by a geometrical shape including at least one of a circle, square, and polygon. 
     
     
         17 . The toy apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the geometrical shape forms an opening with no sharp corners. 
     
     
         18 . A toy apparatus comprising:
 a first component comprising a mesh having a plurality of loop structures; and   a second non-mesh component attached to the first component;   wherein a space is formed between the first and second components into which a child's fingers may be inserted.   
     
     
         19 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the loop structures of the mesh have a curved inside perimeter. 
     
     
         20 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the mesh is formed of one or more loop structure assemblies, each loop structure assembly comprising a plurality of loop structures, the loop structure assemblies having cooperative mating surfaces disposed at least partially around an outer perimeter. 
     
     
         21 . The toy apparatus of  claim 20 , wherein at least two of the loop structure assemblies have differing colors. 
     
     
         22 . The toy apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the cooperative mating surfaces of adjacent loop structure assemblies are coupled together for a distance along their lengths. 
     
     
         23 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the mesh is formed of a substantially pliable material. 
     
     
         24 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the second component is formed of a substantially rigid material. 
     
     
         25 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the second component is formed of a substantially pliable material. 
     
     
         26 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising a toy accessory connected to at least one of the first component and the second component. 
     
     
         27 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising a toy accessory contained within the second component. 
     
     
         28 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising a toy contained within the space that is formed between the first and second components. 
     
     
         29 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the first and second components have differing colors. 
     
     
         30 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the first and second components have differing tactile characteristics. 
     
     
         31 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , having the form of at least one of a vehicle and .an animal. 
     
     
         32 . The toy apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein at least some of the loop structures have an inner perimeter defined by a geometrical shape including at least one of a circle, square, and polygon. 
     
     
         33 . The toy apparatus of  claim 29 , wherein the geometrical shape forms an opening with no sharp corners. 
     
     
         34 . A toy apparatus comprising a combined structure formed of a mesh portion and a non-mesh portion, the mesh portion comprising a plurality of interconnected loops, and the non-mesh portion differing in appearance and tactile feel from the mesh portion, wherein a child's finger can be inserted into a void at least partially bounded by the combined structure of the mesh and non-mesh portions through a space between the mesh and non-mesh portions or through the interconnected loops of the mesh portion. 
     
     
         35 . The toy apparatus of  claim 31 , having the form of at least one of a vehicle and an animal. 
     
     
         36 . The toy apparatus of  claim 31 , wherein at least some of the loop structures have an inner perimeter defined by a geometrical shape including at least one of a circle, square, and polygon. 
     
     
         37 . The toy apparatus of  claim 33 , wherein the geometrical shape forms an opening with no sharp corners.