Water pool, slide and sprinkler

Abstract

According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide an aquatic-based toy comprising a pool including an interior portion and an exterior wall, the exterior wall including at least one attachment site, a sprinkler configured to be removably coupled to the at least one attachment site of the exterior wall, the sprinkler including at least one spray opening configured to spray a stream of water in a selected direction, and a slide configured to be removeably positioned over the exterior wall and to extend into the interior portion of the pool.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An aquatic-based toy comprising:
 a pool including an interior portion and an exterior wall, the exterior wall including at least one attachment site;   a sprinkler configured to be removably coupled to the at least one attachment site of the exterior wall, the sprinkler including at least one spray opening configured to spray a stream of water in a selected direction; and   a slide configured to be removeably positioned over the exterior wall and to extend into the interior portion of the pool.   
     
     
         2 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior wall includes a plurality of attachment sites. 
     
     
         3 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 2 , wherein the sprinkler is configured to be removably coupled to a first attachment site and the slide is configured to be removeably positioned over a second attachment site. 
     
     
         4 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one attachment site includes a hook-and-loop fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the sprinkler is further configured to be coupled to a hose and to receive water from an external water source. 
     
     
         6 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the sprinkler is further configured to receive water stored in the interior portion of the pool. 
     
     
         7 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the sprinkler is one of a stationary, oscillating, and rotary sprinkler. 
     
     
         8 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one spray opening is configured to spray the stream of water in a direction towards at least one of the interior portion of the pool, the exterior wall of the pool, or an area outside of the pool. 
     
     
         11 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one spray opening is configured to spray the stream of water in a desired pattern. 
     
     
         12 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the sprinkler is shaped as one of a whale, a crab, a star, and an elephant. 
     
     
         13 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the slide includes at least one step configured to allow a user to climb over the exterior wall. 
     
     
         14 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 1 , wherein the slide is configured to fit snugly onto the exterior wall to secure the slide in place. 
     
     
         15 . An aquatic-based toy comprising:
 a pool including an interior portion and an exterior wall;   a sprinkler including at least one spray opening configured to spray a stream of water in a selected direction;   a slide configured to extend into the interior portion of the pool; and   means for configuring the pool, the sprinkler and the slide for joint use.   
     
     
         16 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 15 , further comprising means for configuring the pool, the sprinkler and the slide for independent use. 
     
     
         17 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one spray opening is configured to spray the stream of water in a direction towards at least one of the interior portion of the pool, the exterior wall of the pool, or an area outside of the pool. 
     
     
         18 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one spray opening is configured to spray the stream of water in a desired pattern. 
     
     
         19 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 16 , wherein the slide includes at least one step configured to allow a user to climb to a top portion of the slide. 
     
     
         20 . The aquatic-based toy of  claim 16 , wherein the sprinkler is further configured to receive water from one of an external water source and the interior portion of the pool.