Combination toy and tent

Abstract

A combination toy and tent includes a toy having a body portion defining therein a cavity, and a head portion coupled to the body portion. The head portion and the body portion together represent a character. A tent is transformable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, the tent being positionable within the cavity in the body portion when in the folded configuration.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A combination toy and tent, the combination comprising:
 a toy having a body portion defining therein a cavity, and a head portion coupled to the body portion, the head portion and the body portion together representing a character; and   a tent transformable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, the tent being positionable within the cavity in the body portion when in the folded configuration.   
     
     
         2 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , wherein the toy is a plush toy. 
     
     
         3 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , wherein the body portion has an opening communicating with the cavity, the opening being selectively opened or closed via a fastener. 
     
     
         4 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 3 , wherein the fastener is a zipper, or a hook and loop fastener, or a plurality of snaps. 
     
     
         5 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 3 , wherein the opening is at an end of the body portion opposite the head portion. 
     
     
         6 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 3 , wherein the head portion includes a face that faces in an opposite direction from the opening. 
     
     
         7 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , wherein the tent is insertable into the cavity in a direction toward the head portion and is removable from the cavity in a direction away from the head portion. 
     
     
         8 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , wherein the tent in the unfolded configuration defines an interior space large enough to house the entire toy. 
     
     
         9 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , wherein the tent in the unfolded configuration defines an interior space large enough to accommodate a child therein. 
     
     
         10 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , wherein the tent in the unfolded configuration includes a wall portion having a color that is a same color as at least a portion of the body portion of the toy. 
     
     
         11 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , wherein the tent in the unfolded configuration includes a wall portion having indicia corresponding to a theme of the toy. 
     
     
         12 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 11 , wherein the indicia on the wall portion of the tent includes a hospital sign, and wherein the theme of toy is that of a healthcare worker. 
     
     
         13 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 11 , wherein the indicia on the wall portion of the tent includes a police sign, and wherein the theme of toy is that of a police officer. 
     
     
         14 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 11 , wherein the indicia on the wall portion of the tent includes a fire department sign, and wherein the theme of toy is that of a firefighter. 
     
     
         15 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , wherein when the tent is positioned in the cavity in the body portion, the tent is configured to provide rigidity to the body portion. 
     
     
         16 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , further comprising a tunnel accessory configured to fit into an opening of the tent when the tent is in the unfolded configuration. 
     
     
         17 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 1 , further comprising a tunnel accessory connected to an opening of the tent when the tent is in the unfolded configuration. 
     
     
         18 . A combination toy and tent, the combination comprising:
 a plush toy having a body portion defining therein a cavity, and a head portion coupled to the body portion, the head portion and the body portion together representing a character; and   a tent transformable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, the tent being positionable within the cavity in the body portion when in the folded configuration;   wherein the body portion has an opening communicating with the cavity, the opening being selectively opened or closed via a fastener;   wherein the opening is at an end of the body portion opposite the head portion; and   wherein the tent is insertable into the cavity in a direction toward the head portion and is removable from the cavity in a direction away from the head portion.   
     
     
         19 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 18 , further comprising a tunnel accessory configured to communicate with an opening of the tent when the tent is in the unfolded configuration. 
     
     
         20 . The combination toy and tent of  claim 18 , wherein the fastener is a zipper.