David M Reeves

US Patent:

20210047856, Feb 18, 2021

Filed:

Oct 26, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/079645

Inventors:

- Carrollton GA, US
Tommy Lee Rampley - Dallas GA, US
David Paul Reeves - Mableton GA, US

International Classification:

E04H 15/02
E04H 15/32
E04H 15/60
A63F 13/2145
A63F 13/90
A63F 13/30

Abstract:

The present disclosure describes a shade-providing structure that includes a framework, a canopy, and an integrated electronic game system. The framework comprises a plurality of uprights, to which is mounted a plurality of elevated support beams. The elevated support beams are coupled to one another by a central hub. In some embodiments, the central hub may define an interior space, in which wiring from the plurality of electronic game units may be easily accessed for installation, repair, and/or to change the operation of the gaming system. The canopy is supported by the elevated support beams to provide a shaded area. The game system includes a plurality of electronic game units mounted to the plurality of uprights. The electronic game units may be operably connected to one another either by wires that extend through the framework or by wireless technology. The electronic game system is preferably configured to stimulate physical play, for instance by encouraging a child to move between the various game units.