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Therapeutic Stuffed Animal

a technology of stuffed animals and therapeutic tools, applied in toys, dolls, entertainment, etc., can solve the problems of not having a stuffed animal-style therapeutic tool or memory-making keepsake on the mark

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-05
EICHE MOLLY
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Currently there is not a stuffed animal style therapeutic tool or memory-making keepsake on the market designed specifically to help children and adults cope with separation or loss.

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[0014]An example therapeutic tool may be seen with reference to FIGS. 1-2 which show a front and rear view of a stuffed animal 100. In this example, the stuffed animal 100 is a bear, but other animals that are attractive to children may be used. The stuffed animal 100 includes a torso 102, two arms 104, two legs 106, and a head 108. In this example, the stuffed animal 100 has themed features such as two rounded ears 110, one heart shaped nose 112 and two eyes 114. Other shapes may be integrated into the design of the stuffed animal 100 to make the stuffed animal 100 more memorable.

[0015]In this example, the stuffed animal 100 is approximately 9 inches in height. The interior of the ears 110 are preferably a lighter shade of fabric than the rest of the stuffed animal 100 with smaller hearts. The stuffed animal 100 preferably includes the eyes 114 that are sewn on the head 108. The sewn eyes 114 are preferably round in shape and preferably dark brown with a black center. The nose 112 ...

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Abstract

A kit for coping with emotional stress is disclosed. The kit includes a stuffed animal having an interior pouch that may be opened or closed. One example of a stuffed animal is a stuffed bear with a pouch accessible from the back. A message pad having individual blank messages for expressions by a person affected by emotional stress is included. Each message may have a shape such as a heart and be used for coping with separation or loss. A therapeutic booklet is provided having instructions for writing messages and inserting the messages in the interior pouch.

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PRIORITY[0001]The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 360,280 filed on Jun. 30, 2010 and incorporates the contents of that application in its entirety by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to therapeutic devices and more specifically to a stuffed animal that includes a pouch for messages to assist in coping with separation or loss.BACKGROUND[0003]There has been a need to help children and families cope with grief and separation from a loved one. In particular, therapeutic tools are in demand that may be used to help people cope with death and separation (e.g. military leave, divorce, business travel, relatives living far away) or any other life-changing occurrence that may cause a person to grieve. Currently there is not a stuffed animal style therapeutic tool or memory-making keepsake on the market designed specifically to help children and adults cope with separation or loss.[0004]There is therefore a ne...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H3/02
CPCA63H3/02A63H3/005
Inventor EICHE, MOLLY
Owner EICHE MOLLY
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