James A Vlodek

US Patent:

6893317, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Dec 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/742468

Inventors:

James Vlodek - La Grange IL, US

International Classification:

A63H033/38
A63H001/00
A63H001/24
A47B049/00

US Classification:

446147, 446236, 446242, 40377

Abstract:

The device provides auditory and visual stimulation to an infant or young child. The device includes a themed housing with a base portion and an upper portion. The base portion includes electronic circuitry and a drive mechanism. The upper portion houses a plurality of planar members that are drivably co-engaged. The floor of the upper portion includes a plurality of grooves in which the planar members travel, a microswitch arrangement for identifying which planar members are viewable, and a slot through which a driving member engages the planar members. The upper portion includes two or more lights for selectively illuminating the viewable planar members.