Patents by Inventor Anne L. Manrique

Anne L. Manrique has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8668543
    Abstract: A kit for a child's play structure includes poles removably attached to one another and arranged to form a three-dimensional box-like structure of a size to permit a child to fully enter therein. A plurality of panels are attached to the poles. The panels have graphic representations thereon corresponding to at least a portion of a story or illustration, such as depicted in an accompanying storybook. Three dimensional objects may be positionable within, or removably attached to the panels, and which correspond to objects in the storybook to enhance the play experience. Multiple structures may be placed side-by-side so that a child can move from one structure to another, and thus from one portion of the story to the next.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Anne L. Manrique
  • Publication number: 20120064796
    Abstract: A kit for a child's play structure includes poles removably attached to one another and arranged to form a three-dimensional box-like structure of a size to permit a child to fully enter therein. A plurality of panels are attached to the poles. The panels have graphic representations thereon corresponding to at least a portion of a story or illustration, such as depicted in an accompanying storybook. Three dimensional objects may be positionable within, or removably attached to the panels, and which correspond to objects in the storybook to enhance the play experience. Multiple structures may be placed side-by-side so that a child can move from one structure to another, and thus from one portion of the story to the next.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Anne L. Manrique
  • Patent number: 8021207
    Abstract: A storybook kit for a child's play structure includes poles removably attached to one another and arranged to form a three-dimensional box-like structure of a size to permit a child to fully enter therein. A plurality of panels are attached to the poles. The panels have graphic representations thereon corresponding to at least a portion of a story or illustration depicted in an accompanying storybook. Three dimensional objects may be positionable within, or removably attached to the panels, and which correspond to objects in the storybook to enhance the play experience. Multiple structures may be placed side-by-side so that a child can move from one structure to another, and thus from one portion of the story to the next.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Anne L. Manrique
  • Publication number: 20090104838
    Abstract: A storybook kit for a child's play structure includes poles removably attached to one another and arranged to form a three-dimensional box-like structure of a size to permit a child to fully enter therein. A plurality of panels are attached to the poles. The panels have graphic representations thereon corresponding to at least a portion of a story or illustration depicted in an accompanying storybook. Three dimensional objects may be positionable within, or removably attached to the panels, and which correspond to objects in the storybook to enhance the play experience. Multiple structures may be placed side-by-side so that a child can move from one structure to another, and thus from one portion of the story to the next.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Anne L. Manrique
  • Patent number: 7467985
    Abstract: A three dimensional storybook with a plurality of base plates, a plurality of horizontal and vertical support poles, a plurality of pole connecting members and a fabric floor portion The floor portion terminates at each edge in a base plate retaining loop of fabric. A plurality of felt wall curtains are each capable of being hung on a the horizontal support poles. The felt curtains include decorative graphics that correspond with a story as told in a two dimensional storybook. A plurality of graphic felt accessory panels that relate to the story can be attached to the curtains and or floor portion. A see through fabric mesh panel acts as a roof portion. Multiple structures can be placed side by side so that a child can crawl from one portion of the story to the next.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventor: Anne L. Manrique