Child's travel tray

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device that is selectively interconnectable to a child's seat. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention is a travel tray that is adapted to selectively interconnect to a child safety seat, a stroller, a seat in a sports venue, or an airplane seat. This embodiment of the present invention is constructed of compliant material that is adapted to receive and secure a plurality of cups and various other items with drink holders and pockets. Furthermore, the present invention includes a rigid area, wherein a child is provided with a location that is more stable in which to read, draw, or play.

1 . A portable tray, adapted for selective interconnection to a child's seat, comprising: 
 a surface that is defined by a left edge, a right edge, an interior edge, and an exterior edge, wherein said surface is adapted for positioning over the lap of a child sitting in the child's seat;    a left fastening mechanism interconnected proximate to said left edge of said surface, wherein said left fastening mechanism is adapted for selective interconnection to the left arm of the child's seat;    a right fastening mechanism interconnected proximate to said right edge of said surface, wherein said right fastening mechanism is adapted for selective interconnection to the right arm of the child's seat; and    a substantially rigid panel integrated into said surface, wherein said substantially rigid panel is positioned proximate to the child's lap and is adapted to support at least one of a toy, a book, and a play device when said left fastening mechanism and said right fastening mechanism are selectively interconnected to the left arm and the right arm of the child's seat.    
   
   
       2 . The tray of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 at least one drink holder, which includes a substantially cylindrical side wall and a bottom surface, which is interconnected to said surface of said tray, wherein said bottom surface is generally parallel to said surface of said tray.    
   
   
       3 . The tray of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a left pocket interconnected to said surface proximate to said left edge of said surface; and    a right pocket interconnected to said surface proximate to said right edge of said surface, wherein said left pocket and said right pocket are adapted to receive at least one of a toy, a diaper, a bottle, a writing device, a piece of paper, a book, and a food item.    
   
   
       4 . The tray of  claim 1 , wherein said substantially rigid panel is selectively interconnected to said surface.  
   
   
       5 . The tray of  claim 2 , wherein said at least one drink holder is selectively interconnected to said surface.  
   
   
       6 . The tray of  claim 1 , wherein said left fastening mechanism and said right fastening mechanism, are constructed of hook and loop fastening members.  
   
   
       7 . The tray of  claim 1 , further comprising an interactive device including at least one of a game, a wipe on/wipe off board, a chalk board, a television set, and a computer monitor, integrated onto said surface proximate to said substantially rigid panel.  
   
   
       8 . The tray of  claim 1 , further comprising two drink holders, which include generally cylindrical side walls and bottom surfaces that are interconnected to said surface of said tray, wherein said bottom surface's are generally parallel to said surface of said tray, and where said two drink holders are adapted to be positioned proximate to the outside of the child's legs when said surface is positioned over the child's legs; 
 a left mesh pocket interconnected to said surface proximate to said left edge of said surface; and    a right mesh pocket interconnected to said surface proximate to said right edge of said surface, wherein said left mesh pocket and said right mesh pocket are adapted to receive at least one of a toy, a diaper, a bottle, a writing device, a piece of paper, a book and a food item.    
   
   
       9 . The tray of  claim 8 , wherein said left edge and said right edge are between about 7 and 11 inches long, said exterior edge and said interior edge are between about 30 and 34 inches long, the diameter of said cylindrical side wall of said two drink holders is between about 2 and 5 inches long, and wherein said right mesh pocket and said left mesh pocket, which extend substantially from said interior edge to said exterior edge, have a depth of between about 3 and 5 inches.  
   
   
       10 . A tray adapted for selective interconnection to a child's seat, comprising: 
 a surface that is defined by a left edge, a right edge, an interior edge, and an exterior edge, wherein said surface is adapted to drape over the lap of a seated child;    a left fastening means interconnected to said left edge, wherein said left fastening means is adapted to selectively interconnect proximate to the left arm of the child's seat;    a right fastening means interconnected to said right edge, wherein said right fastening means is adapted to selectively interconnect proximate to the right arm of the child's seat;    a substantially rigid panel that is interconnected to said surface between said left edge and said right edge;    at least one drink securing means that is generally cylindrical with a bottom surface, and which is interconnected to said surface, wherein access is gained through an aperture integrated into said surface; and    at least one pocket that spans approximately from said external edge to said internal edge and positioned proximate to said left edge or said right edge, said at least one pocket adapted for at least one of a toy, a diaper, a bottle, a writing device, a piece of paper, a book, and a food item.    
   
   
       11 . The tray of  claim 10 , wherein said surface is constructed from a compliant material including at least one of a nylon, a cotton, a rubber, and a neoprene material.  
   
   
       12 . The tray of  claim 10 , wherein said substantially rigid panel is selectively interconnected to said surface.  
   
   
       13 . The tray of  claim 10 , wherein said at least one drink securing means is selectively interconnected to said surface.  
   
   
       14 . The tray of  claim 1 , wherein said left fastening means and said right fastening means are constructed from at least one of a latch, a snap, a hook, a clasp, a latch, a “C”-channel, a magnet, a sleeve, and a loop.  
   
   
       15 . The tray of  claim 10 , wherein said left fastening means and said right fastening means, are constructed of hook and loop members.  
   
   
       16 . The tray of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 an interactive device including at least one of a game, a wipe on/wipe off board, a chalk board, a television set, and a computer monitor which is integrated onto said surface proximate to said substantially rigid panel.    
   
   
       17 . The tray of  claim 10 , wherein said left edge and said right edge are between about 7 and 11 inches long, said exterior edge and said interior edge are between about 30 and 34 inches long, the diameter of said cylindrical side wall of said at least one drink securing means is between about 2 and 5 inches long, and wherein said at least one pocket, which extends substantially from said interior edge to said exterior edge, has a depth of between about 3 and 5 inches.