Play mat with integrated lights

Abstract

A play mat formed of two layers having interactive features such as blinking lights. The play mat contains electrical components and light sources that housed between the two layers. Light bulbs or LEDs are aligned with apertures in the upper layer to project light during play.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 ) A play mat, comprising:
 an upper sheet comprising a top surface and an underside surface;   a lower sheet comprising a top surface and an underside surface;   a pocket defined by the underside surface of the upper sheet and upper surface of the lower sheet;   electrical conductors provided in the pocket;   the upper sheet comprising a graphic representation of a traffic light and an aperture disposed within the graphic representation of the traffic light;   a light source disposed in the pocket in substantial alignment with the aperture; and   a power source electrically connected to the electrical conductors.   
     
     
         2 ) The play mat of  claim 1  whereby the electrical conductors are attached to the underside surface of the upper sheet. 
     
     
         3 ) The play mat of  claim 1 , whereby the power source is a battery pack. 
     
     
         4 ) The play mat of  claim 3  further comprising an electrical controller disposed between the power source and the light source. 
     
     
         5 ) The play mat of  claim 4 , whereby the light source is one of a light bulb or an LED. 
     
     
         6 ) The play mat of  claim 3 , whereby the underside surface of the lower sheet comprises a pouch. 
     
     
         7 ) The play mat of  claim 6 , whereby the power pack is stored within the pouch. 
     
     
         8 ) The play mat of  claim 7 , whereby the power pack is removable from the pouch.