# US 10,307,002 B2 · Blanket based structures > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,307,002 B2 - Document ID: US10307002B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/442,262 - Filed: 2017-02-24 - Published: 2018-08-30 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2017-02-24 - Assignees: Distefano Solutions, LLC - Applicants: Distefano Solutions, LLC - Inventors: Kris Distefano; Vennessa Distefano - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10307002B2 ## CPC - A47G 9/0223: {Blankets} - A63H 33/008: {Playhouses, play-tents, big enough for playing inside} - E04H 15/00: Tents or canopies, in general - E04H 15/006: {Tents used as toys} - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - A63H: TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) ## Abstract Systems and kits for assembling and/or modifying a blanket-based structure are disclosed. An exemplary system includes an enclosure element having one or more attachment mechanisms fixedly attached to the enclosure element and configured to detachably associate with one or more environmental structures. The exemplary system additionally includes a plurality of connection features, a plurality of complementary connection, and a plurality of eyelets disposed along the perimeter of the enclosure element. The exemplary system additionally includes one or more weights selectively attachable to the enclosure element at one or more of: the attachment mechanisms, the plurality of connection features, the plurality of complementary connection features, the plurality of eyelets, or combinations thereof. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for assembling or modifying a blanket-based structure, comprising: an enclosure element, wherein the enclosure element comprises: one or more attachment mechanisms fixedly attached to the enclosure element, the one or more attachment mechanisms configured to detachably associate with one or more environmental structures; a plurality of connection features disposed along a perimeter of the enclosure element; a plurality of complementary connection features disposed along the perimeter of the enclosure element; a plurality of eyelets disposed along the perimeter of the enclosure element; and a detachable corner strap, the detachable corner strap comprising: a securing region fixedly associated with the enclosure element; and a strap, comprising: a first end associated with the enclosure element; and a second end fixedly associated with an attachment patch, wherein the attachment patch detachably associates with the securing region such that when the attachment patch is detachably associated with the securing region, the detachable corner strap extends substantially diagonally across a corner of the enclosure element; and one or more weights selectively attachable to the enclosure element at one or more of: the attachment mechanisms, the plurality of connection features, the plurality of complementary connection features, the plurality of eyelets, or combinations thereof. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system as in claim 1, wherein the enclosure element is polygonal and comprises at least one corner. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The system as in claim 2, wherein at least one attachment mechanism of the one or more attachment mechanisms comprises a first strap and a second strap, the first strap being selectively securable to the second strap. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The system as in claim 3, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism is fixedly attached to the enclosure element at the at least one corner. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system as in claim 1, wherein the one or more weights are selectively attachable to the enclosure element at one or more of: the attachment mechanisms, the plurality of connection features, the plurality of complementary connection features, the plurality of eyelets, or combinations thereof, such that the one or more weights can be selectively suspended from the perimeter of the enclosure element. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system as in claim 1, wherein the detachable corner strap further comprises: a second securing region fixedly associated with the enclosure element; and a second attachment patch fixedly attached to the first end, wherein the first end associates with the enclosure element by detachably associating the second attachment patch with the second securing region. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of connection features are disposed along a first region of the perimeter and the plurality of complementary connection features are disposed along a second region of the perimeter, wherein the first region and the second regions are mutually exclusive. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The system as in claim 7, wherein the plurality of connection features are disposed on a top side of the enclosure element and the plurality of complementary connection features are disposed on a bottom side of the enclosure element. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The system as in claim 7, wherein the plurality of connection features and the plurality of complementary connection features are disposed in discrete portions. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system as in claim 1, comprising a second enclosure element, the second enclosure element comprising a second plurality of complementary connection features, wherein the plurality of connection features of the enclosure element are configured to detachably connect to a second plurality of complementary connection features of the second enclosure element. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The system as in claim 10, comprising an enlarged enclosure element, the enlarged enclosure element comprising the enclosure element and the second enclosure element detachably connected by the plurality of connection features and the plurality of complementary connection features. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The system as in claim 1, wherein the plurality of eyelets comprise grommets. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system as in claim 1, wherein the one or more weights are selectively attachable to the enclosure element by one or more securing straps. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The system as in claim 13, wherein the one or more weights comprise one or more beanbags, the one or more beanbags weighing within a range of greater than 0.5 pounds and less than 5 pounds. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The system as in claim 13, wherein the one or more weights comprise selectively closable bags configured to hold one or more weighted objects. ### Claim 16 A kit for assembling or modifying a blanket-based structure, the kit comprising: a plurality of enclosure elements, wherein each of the plurality of enclosure elements comprises: one or more attachment mechanisms fixedly attached to the enclosure element, the one or more attachment mechanisms configured to detachably associate with one or more environmental structures; a plurality of connection features disposed along a perimeter of the enclosure element; a plurality of complementary connection features disposed along the perimeter of the enclosure element; a plurality of eyelets disposed along the perimeter of the enclosure element; a detachable corner strap, the detachable corner strap comprising: a securing region fixedly associated with the enclosure element; a strap, comprising: a first end associated with the enclosure element; and a second end fixedly associated with an attachment patch, wherein the attachment patch detachably associates with the securing region such that when the attachment patch is detachably associated with the securing region, the detachable corner strap extends substantially diagonally across a corner of the enclosure element; and one or more weights selectively attachable to the enclosure element at one or more of: the attachment mechanisms, the plurality of connection features, the plurality of complementary connection features, the plurality of eyelets, or combinations thereof. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The kit as in claim 16, wherein the one or more weights are selectively attachable to the enclosure element at one or more of: the attachment mechanisms, the plurality of connection features, the plurality of complementary connection features, the plurality of eyelets, or combinations thereof, such that the one or more weights can be selectively suspended from the perimeter of the enclosure element. ### Claim 18 A system for assembling or modifying a blanket-based structure, comprising: a plurality of polygonal enclosure elements, wherein each polygonal enclosure element of the plurality of polygonal enclosure elements comprises: at least one attachment mechanism fixedly attached to a corner of the polygonal enclosure element, the at least one attachment mechanism comprising a first strap and a second strap, the first strap being selectively securable to the second strap and configured to detachably associate with one or more environmental structures; a plurality of connection features disposed along a first region of a perimeter of the enclosure element, the first region being disposed on a top side of the enclosure element; a plurality of complementary connection features disposed along a second region of the perimeter of the enclosure element, the second region being disposed on a bottom side of the enclosure element; a plurality of eyelets disposed along at least one of the first region and the second region of the enclosure element; and a corner strap extending substantially diagonally across the corner of the polygonal enclosure element, wherein the corner strap is detachable and comprises: a securing region fixedly associated to the polygonal enclosure element; and a strap, comprising: a first end associated with the polygonal enclosure element; and a second end fixedly associated with an attachment patch, wherein the attachment patch detachably associates with the securing region; and one or more weights selectively attachable to any of the plurality of eyelets by one or more securing straps. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The system as in claim 18, wherein the one or more weights are selectively attachable to any of the plurality of eyelets by one or more securing straps, such that the one or more weights can be selectively suspended from the perimeter of the enclosure element. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The system as in claim 18, wherein the detachable corner strap further comprises: a second securing region fixedly associated with the polygonal enclosure element; and a second attachment patch fixedly attached to the first end, wherein the first end associates with the polygonal enclosure element by detachably associating the second attachment patch with the second securing region.