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Beanie objects

a technology of beanie toys and soft objects, applied in the field of soft objects, can solve the problems of unnatural or different configurations of beanie toys, and the inability of beanie toys to maintain the configuration on their own, and achieve the effect of easy conformation

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-30
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[0007]It is an object of the present invention to provide a soft object that can be easily conformed to many different configurations and stances.
[0008]It is another object of the present invention to provide a soft object that can be maintained in a desired configuration.

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Unfortunately, beanie toys cannot maintain the configuration on their own because the bean-like particles are subject to external forces, such as gravity, that cause the beanie toy to often assume unnatural or different configurations.

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[0024]The following detailed description is of the best presently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating general principles of embodiments of the invention. The scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0025]The present invention provides soft objects that are filled with bean-like particles so that the objects can be easily conformed to many different configurations and stances. The soft objects of the present invention are also provided with bendable skeletal frames that provide the necessary support to maintain the object in the desired configuration. The principles of the present invention can be applied to a wide variety of objects, including toys, furniture, pillows and game pads, among others.

[0026]FIG. 1 illustrates a simple object 20 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The object 20 can take the form of an elongated pi...

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Abstract

An object has a covering that defines an internal pocket, a bendable support frame positioned inside the pocket and defining the shape of the object, and filling material provided inside the pocket and surrounding the support frame, the filling material comprised of a plurality of small particles.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to soft objects that can be conformed to any desired shape.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Beanie toys are usually filled with bean-like particles so that they have a soft feel when gripped, and can be easily conformed to any desired stance or configuration. As a result, beanie toys have become very popular among children, who enjoy having this ability to constantly change the configuration of a toy object to any desired configuration.[0005]Unfortunately, beanie toys cannot maintain the configuration on their own because the bean-like particles are subject to external forces, such as gravity, that cause the beanie toy to often assume unnatural or different configurations.[0006]Thus, there still remains a need for a soft object that can be easily conformed to many different configurations and stances, yet provide the ability to be maintained in a desired configuration.SUMMARY OF T...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H3/02
CPCA47C3/16B68G1/00A63H3/04A47C27/086
Inventor ZHENG, YU
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