Toy bar

Abstract

A toy bar for placement over or in front of a child to provide entertainment. The toy bar includes a tube component and first and second support members. The tube component generally includes a first end and a second end, and the first and second support members are generally removably attached to the tube component. Optionally, an LED light component fitted within the tube component. Optionally, at least one of the support members includes an electronic module, and wherein the electronic module can be programmed to activate one or more of a plurality of entertainment or soothing features including playing sounds, the LED light component, or a vibration unit. Optionally, one or more toys, loops or fasteners are coupled to the tube component.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lighted toy bar for attachment to a child supporting product, the child supporting product comprising a support surface for receiving a child supported thereon, and defining a periphery surrounding the support surface, the child supporting product further comprising first and second mounting portions positioned along opposite sides of the periphery; the lighted toy bar comprising a light tube having a first end and a second end, the light tube comprising at least one light source positioned between the first and second ends, the first and second ends comprising couplings configured to engage the first and second mounting portions of the child supporting product to support the light tube with the at least one light source positioned over the support surface of the child supporting portion. 
     
     
         2 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , wherein the light tube comprises a channel extending therethrough from the first end to the second end, with the at least one light source being positioned within the channel and configured to emit light visible from external of the light tube. 
     
     
         3 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends of the light tube comprise first and second support feet for engagement with the first and second mounting portions of the child supporting product. 
     
     
         4 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends comprise detachable couplings configured for removably coupling the lighted toy bar to the child supporting product. 
     
     
         5 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , wherein the child supporting product comprises at least one of a padded mat, a bassinet, a play yard, an entertainer, a high chair, a bouncer, a car seat, a stroller and a swing. 
     
     
         6 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends of the light tube comprise channels configured to receive and retain the first and second mounting portions of the child supporting product. 
     
     
         7 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source comprises an LED lighting component. 
     
     
         8 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , further comprising an electronic control module configured to activate one or more of a plurality of entertainment or soothing features including playing sounds, the at least one light source, and/or a vibration unit. 
     
     
         9 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , further comprising a canopy extending adjacent the light tube. 
     
     
         10 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more toys, toy loops or toy fasteners supported over the support surface of the child supporting product by the light tube. 
     
     
         11 . The lighted toy bar of  claim 1 , wherein the light tube is reconfigurable between a first configuration coupled to the child supporting product, and a second configuration independent of the child supporting product. 
     
     
         12 . A device for supporting a child, the device comprising:
 a child supporting portion comprising a support surface for receiving a child supported thereon, and defining a periphery surrounding the support surface, the child supporting portion further comprising first and second mounting portions positioned along opposite sides of the periphery; and   an upper portion comprising a light tube having a first end and a second end, the light tube comprising at least one light source positioned between the first and second ends, the first and second ends comprising couplings configured to engage the first and second mounting portions of the child supporting portion to support the light tube with the at least one light source positioned over the support surface of the child supporting portion.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the light tube comprises a channel extending therethrough from the first end to the second end, with the at least one light source being positioned within the channel and configured to emit light through an external portion of the light tube. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends of the light tube comprise first and second support feet for engagement with the first and second mounting portions of the child supporting portion. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends comprise detachable couplings configured for removably coupling the lighted toy bar to the child supporting portion. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the child supporting portion comprises at least one of a padded mat, a bassinet, a play yard, an entertainer, a high chair, a bouncer, a car seat, a stroller and a swing. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends of the light tube comprise channels configured to receive and retain the first and second mounting portions of the child supporting portion. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one light source comprises an LED lighting component. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 12 , further comprising an electronic control module configured to activate one or more of a plurality of entertainment or soothing features including playing sounds, the at least one light source, and/or a vibration unit. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 12 , further comprising a canopy extending adjacent the light tube. 
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 12 , further comprising one or more toys, toy loops or toy fasteners supported over the support surface of the child supporting portion by the light tube. 
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the light tube is reconfigurable between a first configuration coupled to the child supporting portion, and a second configuration independent of the child supporting portion. 
     
     
         23 . A device for supporting a child, the device comprising:
 a child support comprising a support surface for receiving a child supported thereon, and defining a periphery surrounding the support surface, the child support further comprising first and second mounting portions positioned along opposite sides of the periphery; and   an upper portion comprising a light tube having a first end and a second end with a channel extending therethrough, the light tube comprising at least one LED light source mounted within the channel between the first and second ends, the first and second ends comprising couplings configured to engage the first and second mounting portions of the child support to support the upper portion over the support surface of the child support, the upper portion further comprising a canopy extending from the light tube.   
     
     
         24 . The device of  claim 23 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends of the light tube comprise first and second support feet for engagement with the first and second mounting portions of the child support. 
     
     
         25 . The device of  claim 23 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends comprise detachable couplings configured for removably coupling the lighted toy bar to the child support. 
     
     
         26 . The device of  claim 23 , wherein the child support comprises at least one of a padded mat, a bassinet, a play yard, an entertainer, a high chair, a bouncer, a car seat, a stroller and a swing. 
     
     
         27 . The device of  claim 23 , wherein the couplings at the first and second ends of the light tube comprise channels configured to receive and retain the first and second mounting portions of the child support. 
     
     
         28 . The device of  claim 23 , further comprising an electronic control module configured to activate one or more of a plurality of entertainment or soothing features including playing sounds, the at least one light source, and/or a vibration unit. 
     
     
         29 . The device of  claim 23 , further comprising one or more toys, toy loops or toy fasteners supported over the support surface of the child support by the light tube.