Play Mat System

Abstract

A play mat system to which various objects may be removably mounted over a display. The play mat system generally includes a housing having a transparent upper surface or upper cover. A display is either integrated with the housing or provided by an electronic device such as a tablet computer which may be removably connected to the lower surface of the housing via one or more receiver brackets. The housing may include a plurality of projections extending from its upper surface or upper cover to which various objects such as toys or building blocks may be removably mounted. Multiple housings may be interconnected via links such that they function as a singular display unit.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A play mat system, comprising:
 a play mat including a frame and support;   a board removably connected between the frame and support;   a plurality of board projections extending upwardly from the board for removably engaging with an object; and   an electronic device connected beneath the board projections such that a projected image from the electronic device is visible through the board.   
     
     
         2 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a plurality of frame projections. 
     
     
         3 . The play mat system of  claim 2 , wherein the frame projections each comprise a different size than the board projections. 
     
     
         4 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , wherein the board is transparent. 
     
     
         5 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is removably connected to the play mat. 
     
     
         6 . The play mat system of  claim 5 , wherein the electronic device comprises a tablet computer. 
     
     
         7 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of stand members which are removably connected to the play mat such that the play mat may freely stand upright. 
     
     
         8 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of straps connected to the play mat for securing the play mat against a structure. 
     
     
         9 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , further comprising an adapter removably engaged with the board projections. 
     
     
         10 . The play mat system of  claim 9 , wherein the adapter comprises a base indentation for removably engaging with the board projections. 
     
     
         11 . The play mat system of  claim 10 , wherein the adapter comprises an upper connector for removably securing an object to the adapter. 
     
     
         12 . The play mat system of  claim 11 , wherein the upper connector comprises a projection, wherein the projection of the upper connector is a different shape or size than the board projections such that a first type of object may be removably connected to the board projections and a second type of object may be removably connected to the upper connector. 
     
     
         13 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , further comprising an aerial holder adapted to be removably connected to the board. 
     
     
         14 . The play mat system of  claim 13 , wherein the aerial holder comprises a base, wherein the base comprises a plurality of base indentations for removably engaging with the board projections. 
     
     
         15 . The play mat system of  claim 14 , wherein the aerial holder comprises an upper support. 
     
     
         16 . The play mat system of  claim 15 , further comprising a suspension member extending from the upper support, the suspension member being adapted to removably secure an object thereto. 
     
     
         17 . The play mat system of  claim 13 , wherein the aerial holder comprises a transparent rod. 
     
     
         18 . The play mat system of  claim 17 , further comprising a fluid stored within the transparent rod. 
     
     
         19 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of foam inserts positioned between the support and the electronic device. 
     
     
         20 . The play mat system of  claim 1 , further comprising a gasket connected between the support and the electronic device.