MUSICAL DOLL BED OR CRADLE

Abstract

A bed for a doll including: mattress board; a headboard fixed to a first end of the mattress board and including first and second buttons and an image of a clock; a footboard fixed to a second end of the mattress board; at least one speaker; and at least one audio device configured to store a plurality of musical recordings. In response to receipt of a first signal from the first button, the at least one audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one first musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings. In response to receipt of a second signal from the second button, the audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one second musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a bed or cradle for a doll including at least one audio device and at least one speaker and buttons to play musical recordings, stored in the at least one audio device, related to falling asleep or awakening.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Bed or cradles for dolls are known. However, known beds or cradles have limited interactivity elements.

SUMMARY

[0003] According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a bed or cradle for a doll, including: a mattress board; a headboard fixed to a first end of the mattress board and including first and second buttons and an image of a clock; a footboard fixed to a second end of the mattress board; at least one speaker; and at least one audio device configured to store a plurality of musical recordings. In response to receipt of a first signal from the first button, the at least one audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one first musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings. In response to receipt of a second signal from the second button, the audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one second musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings.

[0004] According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a bed or cradle for a doll, including: a mattress board; a headboard fixed to, or fixable to, a first end of the mattress board and including first and second buttons and an image of a clock; a footboard fixed to, or fixable to, a second end of the mattress board; at least one speaker; at least one audio device configured to store a plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of sleep and plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of waking. In response to receipt of a first signal from the first button, the at least one audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one first musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of sleep. In response to receipt of a second signal from the second button, the audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one second musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of waking.

[0005] According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a bed or cradle for a doll, including: a mattress board; a headboard fixed to a first end of the mattress board and including a first button including first indicia indicating a condition related to entering the state of sleep and a second button including second indicia indicating a condition related to entering the waking state and an image of a clock; a footboard fixed to a second end of the mattress board; at least one speaker; at least one audio device configured to store a plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of sleep and a plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of waking. In response to receipt of a first signal from the first button, the at least one audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one first musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of sleep. In response to receipt of a second signal from the second button, the audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one second musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of waking.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Various embodiments are disclosed, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings in which corresponding reference symbols indicate corresponding parts, in which:

[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a musical doll bed or cradle;

[0008] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the musical doll bed or cradle shown in FIG. 1;

[0009] FIG. 3 is a side view of the musical doll bed or cradle shown in FIG. 1;

[0010] FIG. 4 is an end view of the musical doll bed or cradle shown in FIG. 1;

[0011] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view generally along line 5-5 in FIG. 2; and,

[0012] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view generally along line 6-6 in FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] At the outset, it should be appreciated that like drawing numbers on different drawing views identify identical, or functionally similar, structural elements of the disclosure. It is to be understood that the disclosure as claimed is not limited to the disclosed aspects.

[0014] Furthermore, it is understood that this disclosure is not limited to the particular methodology, materials and modifications described and as such may, of course, vary. It is also understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0015] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It should be understood that any methods, devices or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of musical doll bed or cradle 100.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a plan view of musical doll bed or cradle 100 shown in FIG. 1.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a side view of musical doll bed or cradle 100 shown in FIG. 1.

[0019] FIG. 4 is an end view of musical doll bed or cradle 100 shown in FIG. 1. The following should be viewed in light of FIGS. 1 through 4. The discussion that follows is directed to a musical doll bed; however, it should be understood that the discussion is applicable to a musical doll cradle as well. Bed 100 includes mattress board 102, headboard 104, footboard 106, sideboards 108, at least one speaker 110, and at least one audio device 112. Unless noted otherwise, the discussion that follows is directed to a single speaker 110. Unless noted otherwise, the discussion that follows is directed to a single audio device 112. In an example embodiment, the headboard and foot board are fixed to ends 114 and 116, respectively, of the mattress board. In an example embodiment, the headboard and foot board are separate from the mattress board and are fixable to ends 114 and 116, respectively, of the mattress board. In an example embodiment, the side boards are fixed to some or all of the mattress board, the headboard, and the footboard. In an example embodiment, the side boards are separate from the mattress board, the headboard and the footboard and are fixable to some or all of the mattress board, the headboard, and the footboard.

[0020] Headboard 104 includes buttons 118 and 120 and image 122 of a clock. Audio device 112 is configured to store a plurality of musical recordings. In response to receipt of a signal from button 118, for example button 118 is pushed to generate the signal, audio device 112 is configured to play, via speaker 110, at least one musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings. In response to receipt of a signal from button 120, for example button 120 is pushed to generate the signal, audio device 112 is configured to play, via speaker 110, at least one musical recording, different from the recording played in response to the signal from button 118, included in the plurality of musical recordings. Buttons 118 and 120 can be any buttons known in the art.

[0021] In an example embodiment, button 118 includes indicia 124 indicating a condition related to entering a state of sleep. For example, button 118 is labelled "Sleep." In an example embodiment, button 120 includes indicia 126 indicating a condition related to a waking state. For example, button 120 is labelled "Wake Up."

[0022] In an example embodiment, device 112 is battery-powered. In an example embodiment, the at least one speaker 110 includes speakers 110A and 110B and the at least one audio device includes audio devices 112A and 112B. Audio device 112A is configured to store a plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep and audio device 112B is configured to store a plurality of musical recordings related entering the waking state. In response to the receipt of the signal from button 118, audio device 112A is configured to play, via speaker 110A, a musical recording from the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep. In response to the receipt of the signal from button 120, audio device 112B is configured to play, via speaker 110B, a musical recording from the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state. In an example embodiment, wires 127 connect buttons 118 and 120 to devices 112A and 112B, respectively.

[0023] In an example embodiment, in response to the receipt of the signal from button 118, audio device 112A is configured to randomly select the musical recording from the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep. In an example embodiment, in response to the receipt of the signal from button 118, audio device 112A is configured to select the musical recording from the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep according to a sequence of previously played musical recordings included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep.

[0024] In an example embodiment, in response to the receipt of the signal from button 120, audio device 112B is configured to randomly select the musical recording from the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state. In an example embodiment, in response to the receipt of the signal from button 120, audio device 112B is configured to select the musical recording from the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state according to a sequence of previously played musical recordings included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state.

[0025] In an example embodiment, headboard 104 includes at least one flashing element 128 powered by the power source for device 112. Element 128 is arranged to flash when one of buttons 118 and 120 is pushed. Element 128 can be any flashing element known in the art. Bed 100 is not limited to a particular number or configuration of elements 128. In an example embodiment (not shown) the footboard and/or one or both of the sideboards includes one or more elements 128.

[0026] In an example embodiment, the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep and the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state are children's melodies.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view generally along line 5-5 in FIG. 2.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view generally along line 6-6 in FIG. 2. The following provides further detail regarding bed 100. Bed 100 is a toy designed for use with a doll (not shown). Bed 100 is not limited to a specific size, shape, or configuration. For example, bed 100 is not limited to particular colors, patterns, cut-outs, sculpted components, engravings, or other decorative features. Bed 100 is not limited to a particular material of construction or materials of construction. For example, metal, wood, plywood, composite materials, plastic, or cloth can be used as appropriate. The mattress board, headboard, footboard, and sideboards can be fastened together by any means known in the art, including, but not limited to adhesives or threaded fasteners. In an example embodiment, portions of bed 100 designated for receiving threaded fasteners are reinforced.

[0029] In an example embodiment, the headboard, the footboard, or the sideboards are decorated by painting, cut-outs, sculptured, engraved, or flashing elements. In an example embodiment, headboard 102 includes two layers with inner symmetrical grooves to accommodate wires 127 connecting buttons 118 and 120 to devices 112A and 112B, respectively.

[0030] In an example embodiment, the mattress board includes central stiffening rib 130, which reinforces the mattress board. In an example embodiment, the mattress board includes housing 132 for device 112. In an example embodiment, housing 132 includes sections 132A and 132B for devices 112A and 112B, and section 132C for battery 134 for powering devices 112A and 112B and elements 128. In an example embodiment, headboard 102 includes opening 136 providing access to compartment 132C, for example, for installing or replacing battery 134.

[0031] It should be understood that a musical doll bed or cradle of the present disclosure is not limited to the parts design, decoration design, electronic components design, size, materials of construction, or colors disclosed in the present disclosure and that other parts design, decoration design, electronic components design, size, materials of construction, and colors are possible.

[0032] It will be appreciated that various of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Claims

1. A bed for a doll, comprising: a mattress board; a headboard fixed to a first end of the mattress board and including: first and second buttons; and, an image of a clock; a footboard fixed to a second end of the mattress board; at least one speaker; and, at least one audio device configured to store a plurality of musical recordings, wherein: in response to receipt of a first signal from the first button, the at least one audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one first musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings; and, in response to receipt of a second signal from the second button, the audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one second musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings.

2. The bed of claim 1, further comprising first and second sideboards fixed to, or fixable to: the mattress board; or the headboard; or the footboard.

3. The bed of claim 1, wherein: the first button includes first indicia indicating a condition related to entering a state of sleep; and, the second button includes second indicia indicating a condition related to entering a waking state.

4. The bed of claim 3, wherein: the at least one audio device includes a first audio device storing a plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep; and, in response to the receipt of the first signal, the first audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, a first musical recording from the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep.

5. The bed of claim 4, wherein in response to the receipt of the first signal, the first audio device is configured to: randomly select the first musical recording; or, select the first musical recording according to a sequence of previously played musical recordings included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep.

6. The bed of claim 3, wherein: the at least one audio device includes a first audio device storing a plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state; and, in response to the receipt of the second signal, the first audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, a first musical recording from the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state.

7. The bed of claim 6, wherein in response to the receipt of the second signal, the first audio device is configured to: randomly select the first musical recording; or, select the first musical recording according to a sequence of previously played musical recordings included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state.

8. A bed for a doll, comprising: a mattress board; a headboard fixed to, or fixable to, a first end of the mattress board and including: first and second buttons; and, an image of a clock; a footboard fixed to, or fixable to, a second end of the mattress board; at least one speaker; at least one audio device configured to store: a plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of sleep; and, plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of waking, wherein: in response to receipt of a first signal from the first button, the at least one audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one first musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of sleep; and, in response to receipt of a second signal from the second button, the audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one second musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of waking.

9. The bed of claim 8, further comprising first and second sideboards fixed to, or fixable to: the mattress board; or the headboard; or the footboard.

10. The bed of claim 8, wherein: the first button includes first indicia indicating a condition related to entering the state of sleep; and, the second button includes second indicia indicating a condition related to entering the waking state.

11. The bed of claim 10, wherein the at least one audio device includes a first audio device storing the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep.

12. The bed of claim 11, wherein in response to the receipt of the first signal, the first audio device is configured to: randomly select the at least one first musical recording; or, select the at least one first musical recording according to a sequence of previously played musical recordings included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep.

13. The bed of claim 10, wherein the at least one audio device includes a first audio device storing the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state.

14. The bed of claim 13, wherein in response to the receipt of the second signal, the first audio device is configured to: randomly select the at least one second musical recording; or, select the at least one second musical recording according to a sequence of previously played musical recordings included in the plurality of musical recordings related to the waking state.

15. A bed for a doll, comprising: a mattress board; a headboard fixed to a first end of the mattress board and including: first button including first indicia indicating a condition related to entering the state of sleep; and, a second button including second indicia indicating a condition related to entering the waking state; and, an image of a clock; a footboard fixed to a second end of the mattress board; at least one speaker; at least one audio device configured to store: a plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of sleep; and, plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of waking, wherein: in response to receipt of a first signal from the first button, the at least one audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one first musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of sleep; and, in response to receipt of a second signal from the second button, the audio device is configured to play, via the at least one speaker, at least one second musical recording included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering a state of waking.

16. The bed of claim 15, further comprising first and second sideboards fixed to, or fixable to: the mattress board; or the headboard; or the footboard.

17. The bed of claim 15, wherein the at least one audio device includes a first audio device storing the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep.

18. The bed of claim 17, wherein in response to the receipt of the first signal, the first audio device is configured to: randomly select the at least one first musical recording; or, select the at least one first musical recording according to a sequence of previously played musical recordings included in the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the state of sleep.

19. The bed of claim 15, wherein the at least one audio device includes a first audio device storing the plurality of musical recordings related to entering the waking state.

20. The bed of claim 19, wherein in response to the receipt of the second signal, the first audio device is configured to: randomly select the at least one second musical recording; or, select the at least one second musical recording according to a sequence of previously played musical recordings included in the plurality of musical recordings related to the waking state.

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