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Plush toy with anatomical features containing storage compartments

a technology of anatomical features and storage compartments, applied in toys, dolls, entertainment, etc., can solve the problems of using the anatomical features of the animal represented by the toy, and the ears of the toy elephant as storage containers

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-14
BAGLA KELLY
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a plush toy or doll that has been designed with exaggerated anatomical features, such as ears, to provide additional storage space. This allows the toy to have more utility for the child and increases its value to the person making the purchase decision.

Problems solved by technology

In the marketplace, many toys are available with storage compartments of various sorts, but none that exploits the anatomical features of the animal represented by the toy, and most specifically, none that utilizes the ears of a toy elephant as storage containers.

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1. Preferred Embodiment

[0027]The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a plush toy animal that is ordinarily considered to have large ears, such as an elephant.

[0028]At least one of the ears of the plush toy animal is made as a useful storage compartment, with access across the top in the form of an opening leading into the compartment.

[0029]Said storage compartment is reliably sealed to secure its contents, using sewn-in or adhesed magnet closures.

2. Variations Upon the Present Invention

[0030]The invention can be executed in the image of any animal with ears or other anatomical features that are sufficiently exaggerated as to provide space for storage.

[0031]The toy can be a doll or a stuffed plush toy representing any animal.

[0032]Physical features other than ears of the animal represented by the plush toy or doll can be exaggerated and used for storage in accordance with the present invention, including humps of a camel, the tail of a platypus or beaver, wings of a bird...

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Abstract

A plush toy animal figure with anatomical features configured to provide closable storage compartments.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 762911, filed 10 Feb. 2013 for Kelly Bagla, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention is generally in the field of toys.1. Nature of Toys[0004]It is well understood in the toy industry that success of a product does not really depend upon a combination of appearance, function, and the pleasure it conveys to the user. That is because the user is rarely the person who makes the purchase decision. Rather, the economic success of a given toy design depends upon the perception of the parent or gift-buyer, who must judge whether the recipient will use the item and enjoy it.[0005]Any design features that enhance the attraction of a toy to the real purchaser, therefore, can contribute substantially to the market success of the pr...

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