Plush toy with internal skeleton and rotatable head

Abstract

A plush toy with an internal skeleton and a plastic or PVC head attached with various attachment mechanisms. The plush toy includes a movable, poseable internal skeleton attached to a neck connection, allowing for the use of a plastic or PVC head with a plush body. The detachable hands, legs, and head include a unique shoulder design that aids in the retention of plush material in the plush toy body. Additionally, four unique head attachment configurations are disclosed that allow for the connection of a plastic or PVC toy head to a plush body.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] Priority Claim: Priority is claimed to Patent No. 18 / 100,508, filed January 23, 2023, Patent No. 18 / 127,953, filed March 29, 2023, and Patent No. 18 / 454,629, filed August 23, 2023. Background of the Invention FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to plush toys, specifically toys comprised of a soft exterior covering covering either soft or hard stuffing materials. Plush toys can be made from a variety of exterior materials, such as soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet cloth, wide-rib corduroy soft boa, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, polyester plush (pile) material, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, cotton-lined silk, terry cloth, and any other fiber well known in the art. These exterior materials can be formed from synthetic materials, such as polyester, nylon, plastic, and / or natural materials, such as cotton, wool, or real fur. Common stuffing materials may include polyester fiber, polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fiber, batting, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans. [Background technology]

[0002] Plush toys are enjoyed by children and adults alike. Children or adults can use them solely for fun, but many adults also collect them for fun or for monetary gain. Plush toys are often based on characters ranging from zoo / farm animals, to characters invented by manufacturers, to well-known licensed characters such as superheroes or cartoon characters. Plush toys are a sizable market enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] Plush toys well known in the art often have bodies and heads formed of the same plush material. However, in some circumstances it is desirable to combine a plush body with a PVC or plastic head for the toy. In the past, this combination has been difficult due to the method of attaching the plush head to the PVC head. The present invention addresses these challenges by providing a toy with a plush body and a PVC head. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] Summary of the Invention The present invention is a novel plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head attached by various attachment mechanisms. The novel plush toy includes a movable, poseable internal skeleton attached to a neck connection, allowing for the use of a PVC head with a plush body. Additionally, the present invention includes a unique shoulder design that helps retain the plush material in the plush toy body.

[0005] Additionally, four unique head attachment configurations are disclosed that allow for the connection of PVC toy heads to plush bodies. Each of these attachment configurations allows for movement of the PVC head as well as removal and reattachment of the head. These attachment configurations include a tabbed prong connection, a ball and socket connection, a slotted connection, and a threaded connection. These novel additions allow for unique plush toys with PVC heads. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram of a first embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 shows the neck attachment of a first embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 3] 1 is a view of the first embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head, plush material holding shoulders at the neck connection. [Figure 4] A view of a second embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a view of the neck connection of a second embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 6] 10 is a view of the plush material retaining shoulders of a second embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 7] A view of a third embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 8] 10 is a view of the neck connection of a third embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 9] 10 is a view of the plush material retaining shoulders of a third embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 10] A view of a fourth embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 11]FIG. 10 is a view of the neck connection of a fourth embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 12] 10 is a view of the plush material retaining shoulders of a fourth embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a PVC head. [Figure 13] 10A-10C are diagrams of a plush toy with a skeleton of an alternative embodiment. [Figure 14A] FIG. 10 is a diagram of a central limb connection for an alternative embodiment scaffold. [Figure 14B] FIG. 10 is a diagram of a skeleton of an alternative embodiment. [Figure 15] 10A and 10B are diagrams of a plush toy with an alternative embodiment skeleton made of wire. [Figure 16A] FIG. 10 is a diagram of a central limb connection for an alternative embodiment wire skeleton. [Figure 16B] FIG. 10 is a diagram of an alternative embodiment wire skeleton. [Figure 17] 13A-13C are diagrams of an alternative embodiment with attachable and detachable limbs. [Figure 18] FIG. 11 is a detailed view of the attachable and detachable limbs. [Figure 19] 1 is a diagram of various hand gestures and shoe types. [Figure 20] 1A-1C are diagrams of various shoulder support designs. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 shows an alternative embodiment with an attachable and detachable head. [Figure 22] FIG. 1 is a diagram of the components of a head-mounted device. [Figure 23] 10A-10C are views of an alternative embodiment of a head mounting post. [Figure 24] 10A-10C are views of an alternative embodiment of a head mounting post. [Figure 25] 10A-10C are views of an alternative embodiment of the central rim connection. [Figure 26] 10A-10C are views of an alternative embodiment of the central rim connection. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The following detailed description refers to preferred embodiments of the disclosed invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings and the following description. This detailed description is not meant to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but is intended to disclose the preferred embodiments / best mode of the invention at the time of filing this application.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a first embodiment of a plush toy of the present invention, including an internal skeleton and a rotatable head 100. Head 101 is a plush toy head and, in a preferred embodiment, is made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), a type of plastic used for dolls. Typically, plush toys are manufactured with heads also made of plush materials, but in this case, PVC is used. The use of a PVC head for a plush toy is an improvement made possible by the novel head attachment device disclosed herein. This improvement allows for the use of a molded head, which allows for the creation of a head model that is significantly more detailed than a plush head, yet is soft and fun to attach to a plush body. While PVC is used in the preferred embodiment, the invention is not so limited, and any suitable material may be used, such as plastic, rubber, wood, plush, or any other material known in the art for use in doll manufacturing.

[0009] The plush material retention shoulders 102 are located at the spot where the toy's neck connector 108 meets the toy's skeleton 107. The plush material retention shoulders 102 are designed to help retain the plush material on the toy's torso 106. The skeleton 107 is made up of legs 105, arms 103, and a spine 104. Each section of the skeleton 107, in the preferred embodiment, is constructed from a skeleton piece 117 made of plastic with both female and male connecting ends. The male connecting ends mate with the female connecting ends of another skeleton piece 117 so that they are attached, but can also rotate and move within the connecting ends. This movement allows the skeleton 107 to be movable and poseable for the user's enjoyment. The arms, legs, and torso can be moved into various positions and held there by the skeleton 107.

[0010] The body 106 is comprised of a skeleton 107, stuffing 120, and a plush cover 119. The stuffing 120 fits around the skeleton 107 and provides the soft feel desired in a plush toy. In a preferred embodiment, the stuffing 120 is polyester fiber; however, other suitable materials known in the art, such as polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic-coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, batting, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans, may also be used. The plush cover 119 forms the exterior of the plush toy and contains the toy's preferred exterior design. The plush cover 119 can be manufactured using any of a number of methods well known in the art, but in a preferred embodiment, the fabric exterior (plush) is sewn together using a sewing machine. The various pieces of the plush toy's exterior are cut into suitable pieces and sewn together to form the exterior. This can be done manually by a human or using automated sewing equipment well known in the art. The covering material for the plush toy can be made from any material well known in the art, including but not limited to soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet cloth, wide wale corduroy soft boa, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, polyester plush (pile) material, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, cotton-lined silk, terry cloth, and any other fiber well known in the art. The plush cover 119 also includes a neck hole 118 through which the neck connection 108 passes.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, neck connection portion 108 is formed as part of plush material retention shoulder 102. Plush material retention shoulder 102 connects to skeleton 107 by skeleton connection portion 110. Plush material retention shoulder 102 is also shaped to prevent stuffing 120 from exiting through neck hole 118. This is achieved by the shoulder portion of plush material retention shoulder 102 tucking stuffing 120 into the plush body and forming a shield that prevents stuffing 120 from exiting neck hole 118. Neck connection portion 108 and plush material retention shoulder 102 are formed of plastic in a preferred embodiment, although any suitable material known in the art may be used.

[0012] The neck connection 108 is designed to connect to the head 101 through various connection types shown in this disclosure. These unique connection types allow for improved attachment of the PVC head to the plush body in a plush toy. In this embodiment, the neck connection 108 is a tabbed connection that mates with a similarly shaped receptacle connection located within the base of the head 101. In this embodiment, the head 101 snaps onto the neck connection 108 (the connection is shown in more detail in a later figure). Once snapped onto the neck connection 108, the head 101 is rotatable in a circular motion about its vertical axis. Furthermore, the head is easily removed and replaced with another head for the user's enjoyment. With the plush material retention shoulders 102 attached to the skeletal connection 110, the body 106 can be filled with stuffing 120 held by the plush cover 119. Additionally, the plush material retention shoulders 102 prevent stuffing 120 from coming out of the neck hole 118 in the plush cover 119. The easy connection of the head 101 to the neck connector 108 allows for the use of unique and different materials for the head 101, including PVC and other plastics. When the head 101 snaps onto the neck connector 108, a complete toy is formed that includes the plush body 106 and the PVC head 101. The head 101 is rotatable about its vertical axis and is removable. The body is not only poseable, but also retains the desirable features of a plush body. The features of this plush toy with a PVC head are unique and provide fun play for the user.

[0013] FIG. 2 shows a view of the head 101 with the neck connection 108 coupled to the neck receptacle 111. In this view, the plush material retention shoulder 102 is also shown connected to the neck connection 108. The neck connection 108 is a male connection with four individual tabbed prongs in this embodiment. The neck connection 108 has a base to which the plush material retention shoulder 102 is attached. The tabbed prongs of this connection begin at the base and are arranged in a substantially circular pattern. Each prong is separated by a small cavity that allows the prongs to be spread apart so that the circumference of the circle formed by the prongs can increase and the prongs can be pressed into the lip of the neck receptacle. Each prong is a tab at the end opposite the base.

[0014] The neck receptacle 111 is a substantially circular, post-type connector with a lip 122 at one end designed to mate with the neck connection part 108. When the prongs of the neck connection part 108 expand, they fit onto the neck receptacle 111. When pressed along the length of the neck receptacle 111, the tabs of each prong are forced into the lip 122 of the neck receptacle. When pressed into the lip 122, the tabs of the prongs align with the lip 122 of the neck receptacle 111, providing a secure fit such that the neck connection part 108 and the neck receptacle 111 are immovably coupled and attached to one another. In this manner, the head part 101 can be attached to the plush body 106. While securely attached, the neck connection part 108 can still be removed from the neck receptacle 111. Also, due to the circular nature of both the connection and the receptacle, the head 101 can rotate about its vertical axis.

[0015] FIG. 3 shows a detailed view of the plush material retention shoulder 102 and neck connection portion 108. In this view, the prong 121, cavity 116, and tab 109 of the neck connection portion 108 are clearly visible. The prong 121 is the prong discussed above in connection with the neck connection portion 108 and FIG. 2, as are the associated tab 109 and cavity 116 discussed above. In this view, shoulder top 113 indicates the top portion of the plush material retention shoulder 102. The side shoulder 114 is a side view of the plush material retention shoulder 102. Finally, the bottom shoulder 115 is a bottom view of the plush material retention shoulder 102. In a preferred embodiment, the neck connection portion 108 and plush material retention shoulder 102 are made of molded plastic, but may be made of any other suitable material well known in the art.

[0016] FIG. 4 shows an alternative embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a rotatable head 200 with a ball-and-socket neck connection 208 for the head 201. The head 201 is the head of a plush toy and, in this embodiment, is made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), a type of plastic used for dolls. Typically, plush toys are manufactured with heads made of a plush material as well, but in this case, PVC is used. While PVC is used in the preferred embodiment, the invention is not so limited and any suitable material may be used, such as plastic, rubber, wood, plush, or any other material known in the art for use in doll manufacturing. Plush material retention shoulders 202 are located at the point where the toy's neck connection 208 meets the toy's skeleton 207. The plush material retention shoulders 202 are designed to help retain the plush material on the toy's torso 206. The skeleton 207 consists of legs 205, arms 203, and a spine 204. Each section of the skeleton 207, in a preferred embodiment, is comprised of a skeleton piece 217 made of plastic with both female and male mating ends. The male mating end mates with the female mating end of another skeleton piece 217 so that they are attached, but can also rotate and move within the mating ends. This movement allows the skeleton 207 to be mobile and poseable for the user's enjoyment. The arms, legs, and torso can be moved into various positions and held there by the skeleton 207.

[0017] The body 206 is comprised of a skeleton 207, stuffing 220, and a plush cover 219. The stuffing 220 fits around the skeleton 207 and provides the soft feel desired in a plush toy. As in the preferred embodiment, the stuffing 220 is polyester fiber in this embodiment, but other suitable materials known in the art can be used, such as polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic-coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, batting, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans. The plush cover 219 forms the exterior of the plush toy and contains the toy's preferred exterior design. The plush cover 219 can be manufactured using any of a number of methods well known in the art, but in this embodiment, as in the preferred embodiment, the fabric exterior (plush) is sewn together using a sewing machine. The various pieces of the exterior of the plush toy are cut into suitable pieces and sewn together to form the exterior. This can be done manually by a human or using automated sewing equipment well known in the art. The exterior material for the plush toy can be made from any material well known in the art, including, but not limited to, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet cloth, wide-rib corduroy soft boa, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, polyester plush (pile) material, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, cotton-lined silk, terry cloth, and any other fiber well known in the art. The plush cover 219 also includes a neck hole 218 where the neck connection 208 passes through the plush cover 219.

[0018] In this embodiment, neck connection portion 208 is formed as part of plush material retention shoulder 202. Plush material retention shoulder 202 connects to skeleton 207 by skeleton connection portion 210. Plush material retention shoulder 202 is also shaped to prevent stuffing 220 from exiting through neck hole 218. This is achieved by the shoulder portion of plush material retention shoulder 202 tucking stuffing 220 into the plush body and forming a shield that prevents stuffing 220 from exiting neck hole 218. Neck connection portion 208 and plush material retention shoulder 202 are formed of plastic in this embodiment, although any suitable material known in the art may be used.

[0019] The neck connection 208 is designed to connect to the head 201 through various connection types described in this disclosure. In this embodiment, the neck connection 208 is a ball connection that mates with a similarly shaped socket connection located within the base of the head 201. In this embodiment, the head 201 snaps onto the neck connection 208 (the connection is shown in more detail in later figures). Once snapped onto the neck connection 208, the head 201 can rotate in a circular motion about its vertical axis. Furthermore, the head can be easily removed and replaced with another head for the user's enjoyment. With the plush material retention shoulder 202 attached to the skeletal connection 210, the body 206 can be filled with stuffing 220, which is retained by the plush cover 219. Furthermore, the plush material retention shoulder 202 prevents the stuffing 220 from exiting through the neck hole 218 in the plush cover 219. The easy connection of the head 201 to the neck connector 208 allows for the use of unique and different materials for the head 201, including PVC and other plastics. When the head 201 snaps onto the neck connector 208, a complete toy is formed that includes the plush body 206 and the PVC head 201. The head 201 is rotatable about its vertical axis and is removable. The body is not only poseable, but also retains the desirable features of a plush body. The features of this plush toy with a PVC head are unique and provide fun play for the user.

[0020] 5 shows a view of the head 201 with the neck connection portion 208 inserted into the neck receptacle 211. In this view, the plush material retention shoulder 202 is shown connected to the neck connection portion 208. The neck connection portion 208 is a ball-shaped connection portion in this embodiment. The neck connection portion 208 has a base where it attaches to the plush material retention shoulder 202. The ball connection portion of the connection portion 208 is shaped substantially as a ball and is designed to mate with a neck receptacle 111 having an internal shape that is a mirror image of the neck connection portion 208.

[0021] The interior of the neck receptacle 211 is substantially a mirror image of the ball-shaped neck connection portion 208 and is designed to mate with the neck connection portion 208. The neck receptacle 211 is formed of flexible plastic and has an interior that is the inverse of a ball shape with an opening at the bottom end of the receptacle. The interior is shaped to mate with the ball of the neck connection portion 208. The receptacle can be expanded to mate with the ball of the neck connection portion 208 through the opening in the receptacle. When pushed through the opening, the neck receptacle 211 forms a strong bond with the neck connection portion 208 that holds the head 201 to the body. This strong bond is due to the ball shapes of the neck connection portion 208 and neck receptacle 211, which are free to move about their x and y axes.

[0022] FIG. 6 shows a detailed view of the plush material retention shoulder 202 and the neck connection portion 208. In this view, the ball 221 of the neck connection portion 208 is clearly visible. The ball 221 is discussed in detail in connection with FIG. 5 above. Again, in this view, shoulder top 213 indicates the top portion of the plush material retention shoulder 202. Side shoulder 214 is a side view of the plush material retention shoulder 202. Finally, bottom shoulder 215 is a bottom view of the plush material retention shoulder 202. In a preferred embodiment, the neck connection portion 208 and the plush material retention shoulder 202 are made of molded plastic, but may be made of any other suitable material well known in the art.

[0023] FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a rotatable head 300 with a slotted neck connection 308 for the head 301. The head 301 is the head of the plush toy and, in this embodiment, is made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), as in the other embodiments described herein. A plush material retention shoulder 302 is located at the spot where the toy's neck connection 308 meets the toy's skeleton 307. The plush material retention shoulder 302 is designed to help hold the plush material in the toy's body 306. The skeleton 307 consists of legs 305, arms 303, and a spine 304. Each piece of the skeleton 307, in this embodiment, is made of a skeleton piece 317 made of plastic with both female and male mating ends. The male mating end mates with the female mating end of another skeleton piece 317 so that they are attached but can also rotate and move within the mating ends. This movement allows the skeleton 307 to be movable and poseable for the user's enjoyment. The arms, legs and torso can move into various positions and be held in place by the skeleton 307.

[0024] The body 306 is comprised of a skeleton 307, stuffing 320, and a plush cover 319. The stuffing 320 fits around the skeleton 307 and provides the soft feel desired in a plush toy. As in the preferred embodiment, the stuffing 320 is polyester fiber; however, other suitable materials known in the art may be used, such as polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic-coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, batting, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans. The plush cover 319 forms the exterior of the plush toy and contains the toy's preferred exterior design. The plush cover 319 may be manufactured using any of a number of methods well known in the art; however, in this embodiment, as in the preferred embodiment, the fabric exterior (plush) is sewn together using a sewing machine. The various pieces of the exterior of the plush toy are cut into suitable pieces and sewn together to form the exterior. This can be done manually by a human or using automated sewing equipment well known in the art. The exterior material for the plush toy can be made from any material well known in the art, including, but not limited to, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet cloth, wide-rib corduroy soft boa, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, polyester plush (pile) material, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, cotton-lined silk, terry cloth, and any other fiber well known in the art. The plush cover 319 also includes a neck hole 318 through which the neck connection 308 passes.

[0025] In this embodiment, neck connection portion 308 is formed as part of plush material retention shoulder 302. Plush material retention shoulder 302 connects to skeleton 307 by skeleton connection portion 310. Plush material retention shoulder 302 is also shaped to prevent stuffing 320 from exiting through neck hole 318. This is achieved by the shoulder portion of plush material retention shoulder 302 tucking stuffing 320 into the plush body and forming a shield that prevents stuffing 320 from exiting neck hole 318. Neck connection portion 308 and plush material retention shoulder 302 are formed of plastic in this embodiment, although any suitable material known in the art may be used.

[0026] The neck connection portion 308 is designed to connect to the head 301 through various connection types described in this disclosure. In this embodiment, the neck connection portion 308 is a round connection portion with two rectangular tabs extending outward from the round connection portion. The round neck connection portion with the tabs connects to a round slotted connection portion sized to fit onto the neck connection portion 308. In this embodiment, the head 301 slides onto the neck connection portion 308 when the tabs on the neck connection portion 308 line up with the slots on the round socket located in the head 301 (the connection is shown in more detail in a later figure). When the tabs on the neck connection portion 308 align with the slots in the socket, the head 301 slides onto the neck connection portion 308 and attaches to the body 306. In this configuration, the head 301 is rotatable in a circular motion about its vertical axis. Furthermore, the head is easily removed and replaced with another head for the user's enjoyment. With the plush material retention shoulder 302 attached to the skeletal connection 310, the body 306 can be filled with stuffing 320 held by the plush cover 319. Furthermore, the plush material retention shoulder 302 prevents the stuffing 320 from escaping through the neck hole 318 in the plush cover 319. The easy connection of the head 301 to the neck connection 308 allows for the use of unique and different materials for the head 301, including PVC and other plastics. When the head 301 is fitted onto the neck connection 308, a complete toy is formed, including the plush body 306 and the PVC head 301. The head 301 is rotatable around its vertical axis and removable. The body is not only poseable, but also retains the desirable features of a plush body. The features of this plush toy with a PVC head are unique and provide fun play for the user.

[0027] 8 shows a view of head 301 with neck connection portion 308 inserted into neck receptacle 311. In this view, plush material retention shoulder 302 is also shown connected to neck connection portion 308. In this embodiment, neck connection portion 308 has a generally round post shape with two rectangular tabs 321 located at the top of the post. Neck connection portion 308 has a base at which it attaches to plush material retention shoulder 302. The post of neck connection portion 308 is generally cylindrical in shape and configured to mate with neck receptacle 311, which is also generally cylindrical in shape and has an interior shape configured to mate on neck connection portion 308. Neck receptacle 311 mates with the base of head 301 and is a means for attaching head 301 to body 306.

[0028] The interior of the neck receptacle 311 is generally shaped as a cylindrical socket slightly larger in size than the neck receptacle 311. Additionally, the neck receptacle 311 includes two slots 322 formed from the base of the neck receptacle to the channels of the neck receptacle 311. The slots 322 are shaped to mate with tabs 321 of the neck connection part 308, such that when the tabs 321 of the neck connection part 308 align with the slots 322 of the neck receptacle 311, the neck connection part 308 slides into the neck receptacle 311. When the neck connection part 308 is fully inserted into the neck receptacle 311, the tabs 321 of the neck connection part 308 align with the channels at the top of the neck receptacle 311. The tabs 321 can move in a circular motion around the x-axis of the neck receptacle 311. The neck connection portion 308 and the neck receptacle 311 lock together except when the tab 321 of the neck connection portion 308 aligns with the slot in the neck connection portion 311. When the tab 321 of the neck connection portion 308 aligns with the slot in the neck connection portion 311, the head 301 can be removed from the body 306.

[0029] FIG. 9 shows a detailed view of plush material retention shoulder 302 and neck connection portion 308. In this view, tab 321 on neck connection portion 308 is clearly visible. Tab 321 is discussed in detail in connection with FIG. 8 above. Again, in this view, shoulder top 313 indicates the top portion of plush material retention shoulder 302. Side shoulder 314 is a side view of plush material retention shoulder 302. Finally, bottom shoulder 315 is a bottom view of plush material retention shoulder 302. In a preferred embodiment, neck connection portion 308 and plush material retention shoulder 302 are made of molded plastic, but may be made of any other suitable material well known in the art.

[0030] FIG. 10 shows an alternative embodiment of a plush toy with an internal skeleton and a rotatable head 400 with a threaded / screw neck connection 408 for the head 401. The head 401 is the head of the plush toy and, in this embodiment, is made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), as in the other embodiments described herein. A plush material retention shoulder 402 is located at the spot where the toy's neck connection 408 meets the toy's skeleton 407. The plush material retention shoulder 402 is designed to help retain the plush material in the toy's body 406. The skeleton 407 consists of legs 405, arms 403, and a spine 404. Each piece of the skeleton 407, in this embodiment, is made of a skeleton piece 417 made of plastic with both female and male mating ends. The male mating end mates with the female mating end of another skeleton piece 417 so that they are attached but can also rotate and move within the mating end. This movement allows the skeleton 407 to be movable and posed for the user's enjoyment. The arms, legs and torso can move into a variety of positions and be held in place by the skeleton 407.

[0031] The body 406 is comprised of a skeleton 407, stuffing 420, and a plush cover 419. The stuffing 420 fits over and around the skeleton 407 and provides the soft feel desired in a plush toy. As in the preferred embodiment, the stuffing 420 is polyester fiber; however, other suitable materials known in the art may be used, such as polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic-coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, batting, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans. The plush cover 419 forms the exterior of the plush toy and contains the toy's preferred exterior design. The plush cover 419 may be manufactured using any of a number of methods well known in the art, but in this embodiment, as in the preferred embodiment, the fabric exterior (plush) is sewn together using a sewing machine. The various pieces of the exterior of the plush toy are cut into suitable pieces and sewn together to form the exterior. This can be done manually by a human or using automated sewing equipment well known in the art. The exterior material for the plush toy can be made from any material well known in the art, including, but not limited to, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet cloth, wide-rib corduroy soft boa, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, polyester plush (pile) material, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, cotton-lined silk, terry cloth, and any other fiber well known in the art. The plush cover 419 also includes a neck hole 418 through which the neck connection 408 passes.

[0032] In this embodiment, neck connection portion 408 is formed as part of plush material retention shoulder 402. Plush material retention shoulder 402 connects to skeleton 407 by skeleton connection portion 410. Plush material retention shoulder 402 is also shaped to prevent stuffing 420 from exiting through neck hole 418. This is achieved by the shoulder portion of plush material retention shoulder 402 tucking stuffing 420 into the plush body and forming a shield that prevents stuffing 420 from exiting neck hole 418. Neck connection portion 408 and plush material retention shoulder 402 are formed of plastic in this embodiment, although any suitable material known in the art may be used.

[0033] The neck connection portion 408 is designed to connect to the head 401 through various connection types described in this disclosure. In this embodiment, the neck connection portion 408 is a threaded screw connection that attaches to complementary threads in a neck receptacle included in the head 401. In this embodiment, the head 401 rotates on the neck connection portion 408 with a screwing motion. As the complementary threads of the neck connection portion 408 and the neck receptacle move along their paths, the head 401 attaches to the body 406. In this configuration, the head 401 is rotatable in a circular motion about its vertical axis. Furthermore, the head is easily removed and replaced with another head for the user's enjoyment. With the plush material retention shoulder 402 attached to the skeletal connection portion 410, the body 406 can be filled with stuffing 420 held by the plush cover 419. Additionally, the plush material retention shoulder 402 prevents stuffing 420 from exiting through the neck hole 418 in the plush cover 419. The easy connection of the head 401 to the neck connector 408 allows for the use of unique and different materials for the head 401, including PVC and other plastics. When the head 401 is fitted onto the neck connector 408, a complete toy is formed, including the plush body 406 and the PVC head 401. The head 401 is rotatable about its vertical axis and is removable. The body is not only poseable, but also retains the desirable features of a plush body. The features of this plush toy with a PVC head are unique and provide playful fun for the user.

[0034] 11 shows a view of the head 401 with the neck connection portion 308 inserted into the neck receptacle 411. In this view, the plush material retention shoulder 402 is also shown connected to the neck connection portion 408. In this embodiment, the neck connection portion 408 has a generally round post shape with threaded threads around its exterior. The neck connection portion 408 has a base at which it attaches to the plush material retention shoulder 402. The threaded post of the neck connection portion 308 is designed to mate with complementary threads located on the neck receptacle 411. The neck receptacle 411 mates with the base of the head 401 and is a means for attaching the head 401 to the body 406.

[0035] The interior of the neck receptacle 411 is generally shaped as a cylindrical socket slightly larger in size than the size of the female threads that mate with the male threads of the neck receptacle 411 and the neck connection portion 408. When the neck connection portion 408 is inserted into the neck receptacle 411, the neck connection portion 408 rotates such that the male threads of the neck connection portion 408 mate with the female threads of the neck receptacle 411. These mating threads move along their path until the neck connection portion 408 is fixedly seated in the neck receptacle 411.

[0036] FIG. 12 shows a detailed view of plush material retention shoulder 402 and neck connection portion 408. In this view, threads 421 of neck connection portion 408 are clearly visible. Threads 421 are discussed in detail in connection with FIG. 11 above. Again, in this view, shoulder top 413 indicates the top portion of plush material retention shoulder 402. Side shoulder 414 is a side view of plush material retention shoulder 402. Finally, bottom shoulder 415 is a bottom view of plush material retention shoulder 402. In a preferred embodiment, neck connection portion 408 and plush material retention shoulder 402 are made of molded plastic, but may be made of any other suitable material well known in the art.

[0037] Figure 13 shows an alternative embodiment plush toy with an internal skeleton and PVC head 500. This embodiment includes a central limb connection 502 for the skeleton 501 and novel connection methods for the arms, torso and head.

[0038] 14A shows a detailed view of central limb connection portion 502. In this view, neck connection portion 503, arm connection portion 511, and torso connection portion 504 are shown. One of the unique features of this embodiment is the connection between arm / arm connection portion 511, head / neck connection portion 503, and torso / torso connection portion 504.

[0039] 14B shows a detailed view of the internal skeleton of an embodiment of the present invention for plush toy 500. Central limb connection 502 provides a central connection for skeleton 501, which includes arms 510, head (not shown), and torso 506. Central limb connection 502 includes neck connection 503, arm connection 511, and torso connection 504. Neck connection 503 may be any of the neck connection means previously disclosed above, but in this illustration is a tabbed connection as shown in FIG. 3. This neck connection 503 allows the plush toy head, which is made of PVC material, to be attached to, detached from, and rotated on the doll.

[0040] The arm connectors 511 are unique ball and socket connectors. The arm connectors 511 include socket connectors 512 sized to mate with similarly shaped and sized ball connectors 505. The ball connectors 505 are located at one end of each skeleton piece 508 of the arms 510 and torso 506. Each component of the skeleton 501, consisting of the arms 510 and torso 506, is constructed, in a preferred embodiment, with a skeleton piece 508 made of plastic with both female and male mating ends. The male mating ends mate with the female mating ends of other skeleton pieces 508 so that they can be attached but also move rotatably within the mating ends. In this embodiment, the male mating ends are ball connectors 505 and the female mating ends are socket connectors 512. This movement allows the skeleton 501 to be movable and poseable for the user's enjoyment. The arms, legs, and torso can be moved into various positions and held there by the skeleton 501. This embodiment also includes a stand 507 connected to the backbone 501 by a stand connection 513. The stand connection 513 snaps onto the female end of the backbone piece 508. In this embodiment, the backbone 501, backbone piece 508, and central limb connection 502 are all made of plastic, although any suitable material well known in the art may be used.

[0041] Figure 15 shows an alternative embodiment plush toy with an internal skeleton and PVC head 600. This embodiment includes a central limb connection 602 for the wire skeleton 601 and novel connection methods for the arms, torso and head.

[0042] 16A shows a detailed view of central limb connection 601. In this view, neck connection 603, arm connection 611, and torso connection 604 are shown. One of the unique features of this embodiment is the connection between arm / arm connection 611, head / neck connection 603, and torso / torso connection 604.

[0043] Figure 16B shows a detailed view of the internal skeleton of an embodiment of the present invention for plush toy 600. Central limb connection 602 provides a central connection for skeleton 601, which includes arms 610, head (not shown), and torso 606. Central limb connection 602 includes neck connection 603, arm connection 611, and torso connection 604. Neck connection 603 may be any of the neck connection means previously disclosed above, but in this illustration is a tabbed connection as shown in Figure 3. This neck connection 603 allows the plush toy head, which is made of PVC material, to be attached to, detached from, and rotated on the doll.

[0044] In this embodiment, the skeleton 601 is formed from a bendable metal wire. The arms 610 and the body 606 are each formed from a bendable metal wire. In this embodiment, a first wire 608 forms a first half of the skeleton 601, where the first wire 608 runs from the leg 605 of the skeleton to the body 606, passes through the arm connection section 611, and forms the arm 610. The first wire 608 is formed from a bendable metal wire. The second wire 609 forms a second half of the skeleton 601, where the first wire 609 runs from the leg 605 of the skeleton to the body 606, passes through the arm connection section 611, and forms the arm 610. The second wire 609 is also formed from a bendable metal wire. The first wire 608 and the second wire 609 are joined to each other at the body 606 section of the skeleton 601. This joining can be done with glue, solder, tape, or any other suitable adhesive means well known in the art.

[0045] In this embodiment, arm connectors 611 route the first wire 608 and the second wire 609 from the torso 606 section of the skeleton 601 to the arm section 610. This routing creates a suitable bend between these sections and allows the arm 601 section to move independently of the torso 606 section of the skeleton 601. The arms, legs, and torso can be moved into various positions and held there by the skeleton 601. This embodiment also includes a stand 607 connected to the skeleton 601 by a stand connector 613. The stand connector 613 snaps onto the ends of the first wire 608 and / or second wire 609.

[0046] In this embodiment, skeleton 601 is formed from bendable metal wire, which may have a plastic, rubber, or other material covering over the wire. Although bendable wire is used in this embodiment, any malleable, formable, or bendable material well known in the art may be used.

[0047] FIG. 17 shows an alternative embodiment of a plush toy 700 of the present invention. This embodiment includes hands 702 and legs 703 that are attachable and detachable using a device that includes limb attachment posts 704 and attachment bands 705 (shown in FIG. 18). In this context, limbs refer to both hands and legs. Limb attachment posts 704 include a post that attaches to a skeleton 707 at a first end and has a rounded knob at a second end. Limb attachment post 704 attaches to skeleton 707 by snapping a complementary piece onto the end of skeleton piece 717, which is sized to mate with limb attachment post 704. The rounded knob of limb attachment post 704 snaps into a complementary sized receptacle on the hand 702 or leg 703.

[0048] The plush cover 719 fits over the skeleton 707 and is filled with stuffing, which in the preferred embodiment is polyester fiber, although other suitable materials known in the art can be used, such as polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic-coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, batting, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans. The hand and leg openings of the plush cover 719 are secured over the hands 702 and legs 703 with attachment bands 705, as shown in FIG. 18.

[0049] FIG. 18 shows a detailed view of limb attachment post 704. In this view, the skeleton attachment side 707, rounded knob 706, and band channel 708 are visible. The skeleton attachment side 707 attaches to the skeleton 707 by snapping onto a complementary end of a skeleton piece 719. The rounded knob 706 snaps into a complementary sized opening in the hand 702 or leg 703. In this manner, the hand 702 or leg 703 is attached to the limb attachment post 704. The band channel 708 forms a sturdy channel into which the attachment bands 705 fit and are laterally secured. A plush cover 719 covers the limb attachment post 704 with the attachment bands 705 fitting over it. The attachment bands 705 are tightened to fit within the band channel 708. In this configuration, the plush cover 719 fits securely and is closed to prevent stuffing leakage. Additionally, rounded knobs 706 allow for the attachment and removal of limbs, hands and feet from the plush toy.

[0050] Figure 19 shows various designs for the hands and legs. Variations of hand designs showing different gestures are shown in 702a-702h. Variations of legs showing different shoe types are shown in 703a-703e.

[0051] 20 shows various plush material retention shoulders 706a-706i. These variations can be used in different configurations of the plush toy 700, depending on the design and shape of the skeleton 719. The plush material retention shoulders 706a-706i prevent plush material, or stuffing, from exiting through the neck opening where the head is attached to the plush toy 700.

[0052] 21 shows an alternative embodiment of a novel head-mounting device for attaching a plastic or PVC head (not shown) to a plush toy 800. This device consists of a threaded neck post 803, a head-mounting base 802, and a head-mounting cover 801. The threaded neck post 803 is attached to a retaining shoulder (not shown) that secures it to the internal skeleton. The head-mounting base 802 includes complementary internal threads for securing the head-mounting base 802 to the next threaded post 803. The head-mounting base 802 includes keyed slots that mate with complementary keyed tabs in the head-mounting cover 801. When the keyed tabs engage the keyed slots and the head-mounting cover 801 is pressed down and rotated, the keyed tabs and keyed slots snap together, thus locking the head-mounting base 802 to the head-mounting cover 801. The head attachment cover 801 includes posts that fit into the doll's head (made of PVC or plastic in the preferred embodiment) and tabs that fit into complementary slots in the head. This device allows the head to be attached and removed by pressing down on the head and rotating it to lock the keyed tabs and slots together or disengage them from one another. Details of the keyed tabs and slots are shown with reference to FIG. 22.

[0053] 22 shows a detailed view of the head mounting cover 801, head mounting base 802, and threaded neck post 803. The threaded neck post 803 is formed on or attached to a retention shoulder. The retention shoulder is attached directly to the internal skeleton of the plush doll 800. The threaded neck post 803 includes external threads 804. The external threads mate with complementary internal threads 808 located on the internal structure of the head mounting base 802. When positioned and rotated over the threaded neck post 803, the head mounting base 802 mates with and is secured to the threaded neck post 803.

[0054] The head-mounting base 802 also includes one or more keyed slots 809. The illustrated embodiment includes three keyed slots 809. These keyed slots 809 are openings shaped to mate with complementary keyed tabs 805 located on the head-mounting cover 801. The keyed slots 809 also include locking tabs 811. The keyed tabs 805 also include locking tabs 812. To attach the doll head to the body, the head-mounting cover 801 is placed onto the head-mounting base 802 so that the keyed tabs 805 mate through the keyed slots 809. When the head-mounting cover 801 is pressed down and rotated, the locking tabs 811 on the keyed slots 809 engage with the locking tabs 812 on the keyed tabs 805. This engagement locks the two sets of locking tabs 811 and 812 together, thus securing the head-mounting cover 801 to the head-mounting base 802. To remove head mount cover 801 from head mount base 802, the opposite movement is performed: head mount cover 801 is pushed downward and rotated in the opposite direction from when engaged. The rotation disengages locking tabs 811 from locking tabs 812, releasing head mount cover 801 from head mount base 802. Head mount cover 801 can then be removed from head mount base 802.

[0055] Head mounting cover 801 forms a post 810 that fits within the toy's head (not shown). Lip 813 passes through an opening in the head (not shown) to secure post 810 to the head. Additionally, tab 807 fits within a complementary sized slot formed in the head (not shown) to rotatably secure the head to the post, allowing it to rotate. Rotation allows the head to be installed and removed as described.

[0056] 23 shows an alternative embodiment of head-mounting post 900. This embodiment includes a notched lip 905 at the top of post 903. Notched lip 905 consists of lip 902 and notch 901. Notched lip 905 allows for a more secure attachment of the doll's head (made of PVC or plastic in the preferred embodiment) to head-mounting post 900. Head-mounting post 900 further includes a retaining shoulder 904 attached to the internal skeleton.

[0057] FIG. 24 shows, in a clockwise direction from the top left, top, side, bottom, and front views of an alternative embodiment of a head mounting post 1000. The head mounting post 1000 consists of a closed top 1002, a lip 1001, a seam 1004, and a post 1006. The post 1006 is attached to the top of a retention shoulder 1003. The closed top 1002 and lip 1001 fit within a doll's head (made of PVC or plastic in a preferred embodiment) and snap into a complementary cavity in the head. Once snapped into place on the head, the post 1006 provides a secure attachment of the head to the retention shoulder 1003, which further couples to the doll's skeleton while allowing for rotation of the doll's head. This alternative embodiment of the head mounting post 1000 can be combined with any of the versions of the retention shoulders disclosed and discussed with reference to FIG. 20.

[0058] This embodiment of head mounting post 1000 improves over other embodiments with open-top posts by having the top of the post tightly closed with a closed top 1002. This feature improves the overall structure of the doll and reduces the problem of loose structure. Additionally, the inclusion of seam 1004 provides additional stability to the structure, further improving the structure and reducing the feeling of a loose attachment between the doll's head and torso. Neck rotation in this embodiment is more secure, improving stability.

[0059] 25, going clockwise from the top left, shows the top, side, bottom, and front views of an alternative embodiment of head and skeleton attachment post 1100. This embodiment includes a modified post 1105 and a modified center-body connection 1110. In this embodiment, modified post 1105 consists of a closed top 1101, a notched lip 1104, and a seam 1106. Notched lip 1104 consists of lip 1102 and notch 1103. Notched lip 1104 allows for a more secure attachment of the doll head (which in the preferred embodiment is made of PVC or plastic) to post 1105.

[0060] This embodiment of head and skeleton attachment post 1100 improves upon other embodiments with open-top posts by having the top of the post tightly closed with a closed top 1101. This feature improves the overall structure of the doll and reduces the problem of loose structure. Additionally, the inclusion of seam 1106 provides additional stability to the structure, further improving the structure and reducing the feeling of a loose attachment between the doll's head and torso. Neck rotation with this embodiment is more secure and stability is improved.

[0061] The central torso connection section 1110 consists of an arm connection section 1107 and a torso connection section 1108. The arm connection section 1107 connects to the arm portions of the skeleton of the doll (not shown), and the torso connection section 1108 connects to the torso elements of the doll skeleton. The central torso connection section 1110 is reduced in size in the center region, with a narrow connection between the arm connection section 1107 and the torso connection section 1108. This design allows for improved filing of the doll torso during stuffing. This improved design of head and skeleton mounting post 1100 can be used with any of the head or skeleton designs disclosed herein.

[0062] 26, going clockwise from the top left, shows the top, side, bottom, and front views of an alternative embodiment of head and skeleton attachment post 1200. This embodiment includes an improved post 1203 and an improved center-body connection 1208. In this embodiment, improved post 1203 consists of a closed top 1201, a notched lip 1202, a filing line 1204, and a seam 1205. Notched lip 1202 consists of lip 1203 and notches 1210. Notched lip 1202 allows for a more secure attachment of the doll head (made of PVC or plastic in the preferred embodiment) to post 1203.

[0063] This embodiment of head and skeleton attachment post 1200 improves upon other embodiments with open-top posts in that the top of the post is tightly closed by closed top 1201. This feature improves the overall structure of the doll and reduces the problem of loose structure. Additionally, the inclusion of seam 1205 provides additional stability to the structure, further improving the structure and reducing the feeling of loose attachment between the doll's head and torso. Neck rotation in this embodiment is more secure and stability is improved. Furthermore, the addition of filing line 1204 provides guidance when the torso is properly filled with any filing used in this embodiment of the doll.

[0064] Central torso connection section 1208 consists of arm connection section 1206 and torso connection section 1207. Arm connection section 1206 connects to the arm portion of the doll skeleton (not shown), and torso connection section 1207 connects to the torso element of the doll skeleton. Central torso connection section 1208 includes text location 1209 where any text can be printed or stamped on the skeleton, such as a model number, serial number, or any other relevant text. This improved design of head and skeleton mounting post 1200 can be used with any of the head or skeleton designs disclosed herein.

[0065] Although the present invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments disclosed above, many modifications of design, implementation, system and practice are possible while still retaining the novel features and advantages of the present invention. The preferred embodiments are in no way intended to limit the scope of the patent, which should be given the broadest possible interpretation consistent with the language of the entire disclosure.

Claims

1. A plush toy comprising a head and a body, An internal skeleton, wherein the skeleton is flexible and includes one or more individual skeletal pieces, each having a first end and a second end, the first end of one skeletal piece being connected to the second end of a second skeletal piece, A plush body cover formed of a first material, wherein the plush body cover includes the body of the plush toy and has at least one opening for attaching a head for the toy, and the plush body cover is further configured to cover the skeleton and to hold stuffing material for the plush toy, A central rim connection comprising a neck connection, an arm connection, and a torso connection, wherein the arm connection and the torso connection are configured to connect to the first end of one or more skeletal pieces such that the skeletal pieces are movable in the arm connection and the torso connection, the neck connection is configured to connect to and disconnect from a neck receptacle, and the neck receptacle is connected to the head of the toy and the central rim connection allows for the attachment and detachment of the head from the torso of the plush toy. Includes, The central rim connection portion further includes a plush material retaining shoulder configured to prevent the filling material from coming out of the plush body cover through the opening for attaching the head for the toy, A plush toy in which the head of the plush toy is made of a second material.

2. The plush toy according to claim 1, wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of plush material, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet fabric, soft boa corduroy with widely spaced ridges, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, silk with a cotton lining, and terrycloth.

3. The plush toy according to claim 1, wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of PVC, plastic, rubber, and metal.

4. The plush toy according to claim 1, wherein the arm connection portion and the torso connection portion are sockets, and the first end of the skeletal piece is a ball, and the ball is sized to connect with the socket.

5. The plush toy according to claim 1, wherein the neck connection is a tabbed connection and the neck receptacle is a post with a lip.

6. The plush toy according to claim 1, wherein the neck connection is a ball and the neck receptacle is a socket.

7. The plush toy according to claim 1, wherein the neck connector is a round connector having at least one tab, and the neck receptacle is a round socket having at least one slot for coupling with the at least one tab of the neck connector.

8. The plush toy according to claim 1, wherein the neck connection is a threaded post and the neck receptacle is a threaded socket.

9. The plush toy according to claim 1, wherein the filling material is selected from the group including polyester fibers, polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans.

10. A plush toy comprising a head and a body, Flexible internal skeleton, A plush body cover formed of a first material, wherein the plush body cover includes the body of the plush toy and has at least one opening for attaching a head for the toy, and the plush body cover is further configured to cover the skeleton and to hold stuffing material for the plush toy, A central rim connection portion including a neck connection portion, an arm connection portion and a torso connection portion, wherein the arm connection portion and the torso connection portion are configured to connect to the skeleton, the neck connection portion is configured to connect to and disconnect from a neck receptacle, and the neck receptacle is connected to the head of the toy and enables the attachment and detachment of the head to and from the torso of the plush toy, and Includes, The central rim connection portion further includes a plush material retaining shoulder configured to prevent the filling material from coming out of the plush body cover through the opening for attaching the head for the toy, A plush toy in which the head of the plush toy is made of a second material.

11. The plush toy according to claim 10, wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of plush material, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet fabric, soft boa corduroy with widely spaced ridges, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, silk with a cotton lining, and terrycloth.

12. The plush toy according to claim 10, wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of PVC, plastic, rubber, and metal.

13. The plush toy according to claim 10, wherein the skeleton is formed of wire.

14. The plush toy according to claim 10, wherein the neck connection is a tabbed connection and the neck receptacle is a post with a lip.

15. The plush toy according to claim 10, wherein the neck connection is a ball and the neck receptacle is a socket.

16. The plush toy according to claim 10, wherein the neck connector is a round connector having at least one tab, and the neck receptacle is a round socket having at least one slot for coupling with the at least one tab of the neck connector.

17. The plush toy according to claim 10, wherein the neck connection is a threaded post and the neck receptacle is a threaded socket.

18. The plush toy according to claim 10, wherein the filling material is selected from the group including polyester fibers, polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans.

19. A plush toy comprising a head and a body, An internal skeleton, wherein the skeleton is flexible and includes one or more individual skeletal pieces, each having a first end and a second end, the first end of one skeletal piece being connected to the second end of a second skeletal piece, A plush body cover formed of a first material, wherein the plush body cover includes the body of the plush toy, the plush body cover has at least one opening for attaching a head for the toy and at least one opening for at least one limb, and the plush body cover is further configured to cover the skeleton and to hold stuffing material for the plush toy, A central rim connection comprising a neck connection, an arm connection, and a torso connection, wherein the arm connection and the torso connection are configured to connect to the first end of one or more skeletal pieces such that the skeletal pieces are movable in the arm connection and the torso connection, the neck connection is configured to connect to and disconnect from a neck receptacle, and the neck receptacle is connected to the head of the toy and enables the attachment and detachment of the head from the torso of the plush toy, At least one limb attachment post connected to a skeletal piece, the limb attachment post further comprising a round post and a band channel for connection to an opening of similar size in the limb, and at least one limb being attached to the limb attachment post and Includes, A plush toy in which the head of the plush toy is made of a second material.

20. The plush toy according to claim 19, wherein the band closes the at least one opening for the limbs of the plush cover across the limb attachment posts that fit within the band channel.

21. The plush toy according to claim 19, wherein the limbs are selected from the group consisting of hands and legs.

22. The plush toy according to claim 21, wherein the hand makes a gesture.

23. The plush toy according to claim 21, wherein the legs are of the shoe type.

24. The plush toy according to claim 19, wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of plush material, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet fabric, soft boa corduroy with widely spaced ridges, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, silk with a cotton lining, and terrycloth.

25. The plush toy according to claim 19, wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of PVC, plastic, rubber, and metal.

26. The plush toy according to claim 19, wherein the filling material is selected from the group including polyester fibers, polyethylene pellets, foamed polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans.

27. A plush toy comprising a head and a body, Flexible internal skeleton, A plush body cover formed of a first material, wherein the plush body cover includes the body of the plush toy and has at least one opening for attaching a head for the toy, and the plush body cover is further configured to cover the skeleton and to hold stuffing material for the plush toy, A head attachment device and a central rim connection including an arm connection and a torso connection, wherein the head attachment device, the arm connection and the torso connection are configured to connect to the skeleton, and the head attachment device further includes a threaded neck post, a head attachment base and a head attachment cover, wherein the head attachment cover connects to the head of the plush toy, the head attachment cover further connects to the head attachment base to attach the head to the plush toy, and the head attachment cover disengages from the head attachment base to remove the head from the plush toy, and the central rim connection Includes, A plush toy in which the head of the plush toy is made of a second material.

28. The plush toy according to claim 27, wherein the head mounting base further includes a key slot.

29. The plush toy according to claim 28, wherein the head mounting cover further includes a keyed tab.

30. The plush toy according to claim 27, wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of plush material, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet fabric, soft boa corduroy with widely spaced ridges, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, silk with a cotton lining, and terrycloth.

31. The plush toy according to claim 27, wherein the filling material is selected from the group including polyester fibers, polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans.

32. A plush toy comprising a head and a body, Flexible internal skeleton, A plush body cover formed of a first material, wherein the plush body cover includes the body of the plush toy and has at least one opening for attaching a head for the toy, and the plush body cover is further configured to cover the skeleton and to hold stuffing material for the plush toy, A central rim connection portion including an arm connection portion and a torso connection portion, wherein the arm connection portion and the torso connection portion are configured to connect to the skeleton, A plush material holding shoulder comprising a neck connector configured to connect to and disconnect from a neck receptacle on the head of the toy, wherein the neck connector further comprises a seam, enabling the attachment and detachment of the head to and from the body of the plush toy. Includes, A plush toy in which the head of the plush toy is made of a second material.

33. The plush toy according to claim 32, wherein the neck connection portion has a closed top portion.

34. The plush toy according to claim 32, wherein the flexible internal skeleton consists of one or more individual skeletal pieces, each having a first end and a second end, and the first end of one skeletal piece is connected to the second end of a second skeletal piece.

35. The plush toy according to claim 32, wherein the flexible skeleton is formed of wire.

36. The plush toy according to claim 32, wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of plush material, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet fabric, soft boa corduroy with widely spaced ridges, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, silk with a cotton lining, and terrycloth.

37. The plush toy according to claim 32, wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of PVC, plastic, rubber, and metal.

38. The plush toy according to claim 32, wherein the filling material is selected from the group including polyester fibers, polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans.

39. A plush toy with a head and body, Flexible internal skeleton, A plush body cover formed of a first material, wherein the plush body cover includes the body of the plush toy and has at least one opening for attaching a head for the toy, and the plush body cover is further configured to cover the skeleton and to hold stuffing material for the plush toy, A central rim connection comprising an arm connection and a torso connection, wherein the arm connection and the torso connection are configured to connect to the skeleton, and the central rim connection further comprises a neck connection configured to connect to and disconnect from a neck receptacle on the head of the toy, the neck connection further comprising a closing top and a seam, enabling the attachment and detachment of the head to and from the torso of the plush toy, and Includes, A plush toy in which the head of the plush toy is made of a second material.

40. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the neck connection portion further includes a notched lip.

41. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the arm connection portion and the torso connection portion are connected to the center of the central rim connection portion, and the arm connection portion and the torso connection portion have a tapered shape at the connection portion with the center of the torso connection portion.

42. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the central rim connection portion includes the text position.

43. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the neck connection portion further includes a filing line.

44. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the flexible internal skeleton consists of one or more individual skeletal pieces, each having a first end and a second end, and the first end of one skeletal piece is connected to the second end of a second skeletal piece.

45. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the flexible skeleton is formed of wire.

46. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of plush material, soft boa fabric, tricot fabric, pearl velvet fabric, soft boa corduroy with widely spaced ridges, polar fleece, velboa, printed polyester, pile fiber, cotton, mohair, wool, worsted yarn, faux fur, real fur, silk with a cotton lining, and terrycloth.

47. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of PVC, plastic, rubber, and metal.

48. The plush toy according to claim 39, wherein the filling material is selected from the group including polyester fibers, polyethylene pellets, expanded polyethylene, polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA, polyformaldehyde, polystyrene, plastic coated wire, polyurethane, synthetic fibers, cotton, wool, straw, wood wool, plastic pellets, and beans.

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