Child's Travel Tray

Abstract

A device that is selectively interconnectable to a child's seat is provided. More specifically, the device is a travel tray that is adapted to selectively interconnect to a child safety seat, a stroller, a seat at a sports venue, or an airplane seat. The device may be 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 device may include 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    wherein said surface is made of a compliant material and is adapted to receive a substantially rigid panel that 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 that 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 1 , wherein said left fastening mechanism and said right fastening mechanism, are constructed of hook and loop fastening members.  
   
   
       6 . 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 surfaces 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.    
   
   
       7 . A portable tray adapted for selective interconnection to a child's seat, comprising: 
 a substantially compliant surface that is defined by a left edge, a right edge, an interior edge, and an exterior edge, wherein said substantially compliant surface is adapted to be placed 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;    at least one drink securing means that is generally cylindrical with a bottom surface, and which is interconnected to said substantially compliant surface, wherein access is gained through an aperture integrated into said substantially compliant 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.    
   
   
       8 . The tray of  claim 7 , wherein said substantially compliant surface is constructed from at least one of a nylon, a cotton, a rubber, and a neoprene material.  
   
   
       9 . The tray of  claim 7 , wherein said substantially compliant surface is adapted to receive a substantially rigid panel.  
   
   
       10 . The tray of  claim 7 , wherein said left fastening means and said right fastening means are constructed from at least one of a latch, a snap, a clasp, a latch, a “C”-channel, a magnet, a sleeve, and a hook and loop member.  
   
   
       11 . A portable tray, adapted for selective engagement with a child's seat, comprising: 
 a play surface that is defined by a left edge, a right edge, an interior edge, and an exterior edge, wherein said play surface is adapted for positioning over the lap of a child sitting in the child's seat, said play surface also including a lip depending from at least one of said left edge, said right edge and said exterior edge, said lip generally prevents play items positioned on said play surface from sliding therefrom; and    a strap interconnected to said play surface that is adapted to engage the child's seat.    
   
   
       12 . The portable tray of  claim 11 , further comprising: 
 a side panel extending from at least one of said left edge and said right edge.    
   
   
       13 . The portable tray of  claim 12 , wherein said side panel includes a pocket.  
   
   
       14 . The portable tray of  claim 11 , wherein said play surface is adapted to selectively receive a rigid panel.  
   
   
       15 . The portable tray of  claim 11 , wherein said strap has a first end and a second end that are each interconnected to said interior edge and is selectively divided by a means for fastening.  
   
   
       16 . The portable tray of  claim 11 , wherein at least one of said interior surface and said exterior surface is arcuate.  
   
   
       17 . A play device adapted for selective interconnection to a child's safety seat, comprising: 
 a play surface having a left edge, a right edge, an interior edge, and an exterior edge that is selectively positionable over the lap of a seated child;    a left means for fastening interconnected adjacent to said left edge, said left means for fastening is adapted to selectively interconnect to the left side of the child's safety seat;    a right means for fastening interconnected adjacent to said right edge, said right means for fastening is adapted to selectively interconnect to the right side of the child's safety seat;    a lip extending from at least one of said left edge, said right edge, said interior edge and said exterior edge; and    a side panel with a pocket extending from at least one of said left edge and said right edge.    
   
   
       18 . The play device of  claim 17 , wherein said play surface is adapted to selectively receive a panel.  
   
   
       19 . The play device of  claim 18 , wherein said panel is made of plastic.  
   
   
       20 . The play device of  claim 17 , further comprising a strap interconnected to said play surface that is adapted to engage the child's safety seat.  
   
   
       21 . The play device of  claim 20 , wherein said strap includes a means for selective interconnection.  
   
   
       22 . A method of making a child's travel tray, comprising: 
 providing a play surface with a left edge, a right edge, an interior edge, and an exterior edge;    interconnecting a left means for fastening adjacent to said left edge;    interconnecting a right means for fastening adjacent to said right edge;    interconnecting a panel with a pocket to at least one of said left edge and said right edge; and    interconnecting a lip to at least one of said left edge, said right edge, said interior edge and said exterior edge.    
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 22 , further comprising selectively interconnecting a panel to said play surface.  
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 23 , wherein said panel is made of plastic.