US008388501B2 (12) Ulllted States Patent (10) Patent N0.: US 8,388,501 B2 Myers et al. (45) Date of Patent: *Mar. 5, 2013 (54) PLAY GYMS AND METHODS O
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US 8,388,501 B2 1 PLAY GYMS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent arises from a continuation of US. patent appli cation S
US 8,388,501 B2 3 Similarly, the bassinet 12 may be constructed in any desired manner and/or shape. For example, the bassinet 12 may be constructed li
US 8,388,501 B2 5 out of one of the cavities 40, 44 and into the other one of the cavities 40, 44 (see FIG. 8). The dimensions of the slots 30 are, th
US 8,388,501 B2 7 such as toys to be selectively attached and detached from the play gym 10. Example straps 80 and split rings 82 are shown in FIGS. 1
US 8,388,501 B2 9 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the ?oor mat com prises a second connector to couple to the play yard or the bassinet. 17. Th
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US 8,388,501 B2 Page 3 Plaintiffs Response to Defendant’ s Motion to Transfer,” ?led with the United States District Court for the Northern District o
US 8,388,501 B2 Page 4 United States Patent and Trademark Of?ce, “Non-Final Of?ce Action,” issued in connection With US. Appl. No. 10/725,071, mailed
US 8,388,501 B2 Page 5 03339, Document #: l l l, referencing reexamination control No. 95000514, corresponding to patent 7,376,993, 2 pages. Kolcraft
US 8,388,501 B2 Page 6 “Replacement Request for Inter Partes Reexamination,” Exhibit H, ?led With the United States Patent and Trademark Of?ce on Jan.
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