Ann Marie Bowar

US Patent:

20110117809, May 19, 2011

Filed:

Nov 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/949323

Inventors:

Ann Bowar - Wilmette IL, US
Julia DeVos - Wilmette IL, US

International Classification:

A63H 3/02

US Classification:

446369

Abstract:

The present invention generally relates to a plush toy, including a fabric encasement and various smaller, collectible plush items that can be stored therein. Specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide a plush toy that reflects the individuality its owner by providing a fabric encasement for retaining a plurality of smaller individually selected plush items that collectively represent a particular individual, wherein the smaller plush items are insertable into the cavity of the encasement to form filling thereof. Therefore, each smaller plush item represents an aspect of user's personality, identity, interests or life experiences via a photographic representation, iconic graphic, or image provided by the user. The collection of smaller plush items held by the fabric encasement represents a particular individual. The present invention fosters creativity, self empowerment, reflection and allows a user to participate in the creation of a unique toy.