Child's Portable Collapsible Step Stool

Abstract

The disclosed invention provides a compact; collapsible or folding, one tier, step stool for children that easily transforms into a smaller unit which is lightweight and portable. It has the advantages of being child friendly, lightweight, cleanable and becomes compact in the closed position for storage. In that state it could easily be transported by a child or carried in an adult's carrying bag, or a child could carry it in hand or in their bag/backpack. A child could also use it as a seat or table.

1 . A portable, collapsible, compact and lightweight step stool for a child comprising:
 a) A flat top platform of matched sections with a slip-resistant material on top and sides walls that extend downward to create a cavity underneath whereas the structural support is integral to the top platform as to accommodate the standards for a small child.   integral means made out of the same material and continuous without the need of attachment by other means or materials   b) A concealed cylindrical central core enclosed by end caps which connect the matched seating sections and contains the mechanism that controls the folding capabilities of the top platform.   c) A matched pair of movable legs with slip-resistant feet attached to the underside of the matched sections whereas folded in the closed position are hidden within the cavity created by the side walls of the top platform and whereas in the open position are angled outward to support the top platform and as appropriate to support the weight of a small child.   d) An integral handle on each seating section whereas in the closed position align to accommodate handling and transport by a small child.   
   
   
       2 . A portable, collapsible step stool according to  claim 1  whereas the moveable legs with slip-resistant feet are fastened to the underside of the top platform within the integral structure of said top platform allowing for the folding connectors to be hidden as appropriate for a small child.