Toy furniture carrier

Abstract

A device for carrying an article of toy furniture includes a base portion and a sling portion that is selectively and releasably interconnectable with the base portion. The base portion and the sling portion, when interconnnected, provide a simple and convenient carrier for an article of toy furniture resting on the base portion.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A device for carrying an article of toy furniture wherein the device comprises: 
 a base portion and a sling portion, the sling portion being selectively and releasably interconnectable with the base portion, the base portion and the sling portion, when interconnnected, providing a simple and convenient carrier for an article of toy furniture resting on the base portion.    
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the base portion and the sling portion is usable as part of a play area when selectively separated from the other of the base portion and the sling portion.  
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the sling portion includes a handle for gripping and moving the sling portion.  
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the base portion is provided with slots for receiving and selectively retaining the sling portion therein.  
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the base portion and the sling portion is provided with graphic illustrations.  
     
     
         6 . A device which provides the dual function of a carrier device for carrying toys and a play set, comprising: 
 a first piece and a second piece, the first piece being a base for the carrier device and a floor area for the play set and the second piece being a sling for the carrier device and a background for the playset.    
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the first piece is elongated, substantially flat and bendable.  
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the second piece is more elongated than the first piece.  
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the first piece is bendable along at least one line of weakness.  
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the second piece is bendable along at least one line of weakness.  
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the second piece includes a handle for gripping and moving the second piece.  
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the first piece is provided with slots for receiving and selectively retaining the second piece therein.