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Stuffed figure with storage receptaclesRelated Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Toys, Figure Toy Or Accessory Therefor, Fabric-covered Stuffed FigureStuffed figure with storage receptacles description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060099881, Stuffed figure with storage receptacles. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEASRCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention relates generally to the field of stuffed animals and the like, and in particular, to a stuffed animal or other figure with receptacles for holding, storing, and transporting crayons or other writing instruments. While stuffed animals have provided comfort to small children and opportunities for playtime exploration, it would be desirable to have them perform other functions. Storage and transportation of crayons has long been problematic. Cardboard containers do not provide effective or long-term storage. Children, also, tend to lose or misplace their crayons. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] The present invention comprises a storage container in the shape of a stuffed figure, such as a stuffed animal with plural appendages. The head or body of the figure includes a storage cavity. Depending from the head are a plurality of appendages, at least one of which has a receptacle for storing an instrument, such as a crayon. One embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated and described, is shown in the form of a simulated octopus; however, this invention could be adapted to a wide variety of figures. [0006] This invention offers an attractive and substantial holder for storing and transporting instruments such as crayons, and other instruments. For example, when the receptacles are used to store colored crayons, the appendages and/or receptacles, may be color-coded to facilitate the replacement of the crayons and offer one-to-one color matching. The receptacles may be designed to hold one large crayon (suitable for younger children) or two crayons (suitable for older children). [0007] The stuffed figure can be attached to a school bag, wrist or belt. The storage cavity in the head provides additional storage space for items such as lunch money, sharpener, keys or other items selected by the child. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING In the accompanying drawings, [0008] FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of an embodiment of the invention placed on a flat surface in the form of a simulated octopus figure with appendages containing receptacles for writing instruments. [0009] FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention similar to FIG. 1 except with a top storage cavity opened. [0010] FIG. 3 is a front view of the invention showing the opened material strips with interlocking VELCRO for attachment to a crib, book bag, belt or other source. [0011] FIG. 4 is view showing the invention attached to the wrist or upper arm with an elastic band underneath (not shown). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0012] Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown an embodiment of the invention in the form of a stuffed octopus 10 placed on a flat surface such as a table or desk. The body is stuffed with a yieldable material with said body being configured with a plurality of appendages 12 for holding a plurality of crayons or other instruments. Each appendage provides a receptacle for one crayon 14a or two crayons 14b. The receptacle for one crayon 14a would be appropriate for younger children using eight large crayons. The receptacle for two crayons 14b would be appropriate for older children using sixteen crayons. [0013] The stuffed animal with appendages 12 could be one color or the appendages or receptacles 14a could be color coded to match the eight colors available. One-to-one color matching activities would provide the younger child with reinforcement in color recognition. [0014] Referring to FIG. 1, the stuffed animal could be free of writing instruments or crayons. The stuffed animal can be played with, displayed on a school desk or in a child's room, or attached to a belt, school bag, crib or other source. The appendages and receptacles are pliable and can be displayed readily, with or without crayons, on a flat surface. [0015] Referring to FIG. 2, there is shown a side view of the invention with a top storage cavity 20 opened. Interlocking VELCRO strips 22a and 22b could be used to securely close the hollow cavity. This cavity could serve as a storage area for money, keys, sharpeners or other items selected by the child. [0016] Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a front view of the stuffed animal in preparation for attachment to a book bag, belt, crib or other source. For attachment to a crib, as a visual stimulus, the stuffed animal could be displayed without crayons. A bowtie 30, or other adornment, would be attached permanently to the front of the stuffed animal while providing an opening at the back 32a and 32b for temporarily attaching to a school bag or other source. The opened material strips 32a and 32b could be secured to the source with interlocking VELCRO attachment members. [0017] Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a human arm 40 with the invention temporarily attached to the wrist or upper arm with an elastic band 42 under the stuffed figure. The stuffed figure could be worn on either arm depending on the child's tendency for right or left-handed use. Continue reading about Stuffed figure with storage receptacles... 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