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Tossable head

a head and toss technology, applied in toys, dolls, entertainment and other directions, can solve the problem of needing a new advertising system, and achieve the effect of avoiding injury to a crowd member and being easy to throw into a crowd

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-25
SEARS SUZANNE
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"The present invention is a system for advertising using a soft or semi-soft head that can be thrown into a crowd of people. The head has long hair or a long cord attached to it, making it easy to throw. The head also includes the face of a famous person and a pre-recording of their sound. The sound is personalized for the famous person. The invention has the advantage of being easily thrown into a crowd, reducing the likelihood of injury. The design of the invention allows for a direct connection between the advertising and a specific event or public figure."

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Tossing the souvenirs into a crowd, however, presents the further problem that the souvenir must be designed in such a way as not to injure a member of the crowd, while still providing the desired advertising affect.
The disadvantages associated with current advertising system should make it apparent that a new system for advertising is needed.

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[0013] The present invention is illustrated with respect to a tossable head 10 (i.e. advertising system) particularly suited to the advertising field. The present invention is, however, applicable to various other uses that may require person specific systems, as will be understood by one skilled in the art.

[0014] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a tossable head system 10 for use in advertising, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, is illustrated. The tossable head 10 includes a tossing means 12, such hair or a cord, a recognizable face 14, a impact detection device 16, an audio generator 18, a power supply 20, and a soft or semi soft housing 22.

[0015] The housing 22 encloses the impact detection device 16, audio generator 18, and the power supply 20 such that these components are protected from concussion when the tossable head system 10 is thrown. The housing 22 may be made of a foamy material, such as is common in Nerf™ products, cloth, rubber, or any other so...

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Abstract

A tossable head advertising system includes a soft or semi soft head shaped object for tossing into a crowd of people. The head includes long hair or a long cord attached to it such that the head may be hurled by the hair or cord into a crowd. The head further includes the face of a famous person and a pre-recorded sound byte within an audio generator that activates on contact. The sound byte is personalized for the famous person.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates generally to advertising systems and, more particularly, to a souvenir toy or game for promoting a public figure or event. BACKGROUND [0002] It is well known in the field of advertising that souvenirs tend to help promote particular public figures or events. Such souvenirs have included autographed pictures, hats having associated logos, mugs, pens, promotional CD's, figurines resembling the public figure, associated toys, games, etc. [0003] The more closely related a souvenir is to a particular event or public figure, the higher the likelihood of association of that event or public figure in the minds of consumers, fans, or potential fans. Such association has been shown to increase popularity of particular events or public figures. Further, souvenirs designed such that a use is provided independent of the event or public figure may increase advertising potential. For example, a ball with a logo of a particular event may be used ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H3/28
CPCA63H33/18A63H3/28
Inventor SEARS, SUZANNE
Owner SEARS SUZANNE
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