Modular children's activity system

Abstract

A modular children's activity system including one or more support platforms and/or one or more support base frames. The support platforms and support base frames are configured to be arranged in a variety of configurations to form a number of different children's accessories, such as for example a jumper, a table, an entertainment center, and/or a play mat, whereby a single set of components can be configured in a variety of configurations to extend the useful lifespan of the system through a child's growth and development.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular activity system comprising:
 a top insert including a seat integrated thereon,   a base having a top frame and plurality of legs, and   a bottom plate suspended from the base by a plurality of suspension components.   
     
     
         2 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , wherein the top insert, the base and the bottom plate are reconfigurable between a plurality of configurations, said plurality of configurations selected from a jumper configuration, a baby mat configuration, an activity table configuration, and a chair configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , wherein the top insert comprises a rigid panel and wherein the seat is integrated to the rigid panel. 
     
     
         4 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , wherein the top insert comprises an elastic panel and wherein the seat is integrated to the elastic panel and suspended therefrom. 
     
     
         5 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , wherein the top insert comprises an elastomeric mesh panel and wherein the seat is integrated with the elastomeric mesh panel and suspended therefrom. 
     
     
         6 . The modular activity system of  claim 5 , wherein the mesh membrane comprises a plurality of openings configured to detachably receive one or more children's toys and accessories. 
     
     
         7 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of legs each have an arcuate profile to permit rocking. 
     
     
         8 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , convertible between a jumper configuration and a sling chair configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , convertible between a children's jumper configuration and an activity table configuration. 
     
     
         10 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom plate comprises an upholstered side and a hard-surface side. 
     
     
         11 . The modular activity system of  claim 8 , wherein the bottom plate is configurable as a baby mat. 
     
     
         12 . The modular activity system of  claim 8 , wherein the bottom plate is configurable as a tabletop in an activity table configuration. 
     
     
         13 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , wherein the suspension components are removably secured to the bottom plate and the base. 
     
     
         14 . The modular activity system of  claim 1 , wherein the suspension components comprise spring-loaded straps. 
     
     
         15 . A modular activity system comprising:
 a top insert,   a body frame adapted to receive the top insert,   a bottom plate suspended from the body frame, and   a plurality of suspension components,   wherein the top insert, body frame, bottom plate and plurality of suspension components are reconfigurable between a plurality of configurations, the plurality of configurations comprising a children's jumper configuration, an activity table configuration, a chair configuration, and a play mat configuration.   
     
     
         16 . The modular activity system of  claim 15 , wherein the top insert comprises a seat configured to receive and support a child. 
     
     
         17 . The modular activity system of  claim 16 , wherein the top insert comprises a rigid panel and wherein the seat is embedded in the rigid panel. 
     
     
         18 . The modular activity system of  claim 16 , wherein the top insert comprises an elastic panel and wherein the seat is mounted to the elastic panel. 
     
     
         19 . The modular activity system of  claim 15 , wherein the bottom plate comprises a first upholstered side and a second hard-surface side. 
     
     
         20 . The modular activity system of  claim 19 , wherein the first upholstered side is adapted for laying a baby thereon when the bottom plate is used in the play mat configuration, and wherein the second hard-surface side is adapted for providing a tabletop surface when the bottom plate is used in the activity table configuration. 
     
     
         21 . A method of conversion between a plurality of children's accessory configurations of a modular activity system, the method comprising:
 providing a modular activity system comprising a top component, a body component, and a bottom component; and   enabling assembly of at least one of the top component, the body component, and the bottom component into a plurality of configurations, said plurality of configurations selected from a jumper configuration, a baby mat configuration, an activity table configuration, and a chair configuration.   
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the step of enabling assembly into a plurality of configurations comprises providing instructions for a user to assemble the top component, the base component, and the bottom component into the plurality of configurations.