GB2449258A

GB2449258A - A backpack attached to a soft toy.

Info

Publication number: GB2449258A
Application number: GB0709288A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Suzi O'neill
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-05-15
Filing date: 2007-05-15
Publication date: 2008-11-19
Also published as: GB0709288D0

Abstract

A back pack 2 attached to a soft toy 1 contains a log book (8, fig D) in the form of a loose leaf folder in which a child may record events. A pocket in the back pack (6, Fig C) contains an identity card. The soft toy has large feet to maintain it in a standing position The purchase of the product may be registered on an associated website, and should the toy be lost instructions are included to allow the return of the toy to its owner. The website may also include information on the product. Story books relating to the character may also be provided. The packaging 10 for the toy may be used as a book case for the log book.

Description

I of 1 Backpack containjn Loa Book attached to Soft The purpose of the

product is to record a journey of life' in the form of log books. These books are held in a backpack which in turn is attached to a soft toy in the form of a companion. While the individual components are not unique, I believe the combination is, and the idea worthy of protection as it is new, inventive and has novelty value.

The product is by nature appealing to children but the journey of life' has scope for anyone who wants to record anything from the birth of a child, to a sporting event, holidays, or general day to day experiences Diaries are time consuming and restrictive to those who do not wish to commit to completing them on a daily basis. The loose leaf pages of the log book allow it to be custom ised, and used for any time frame, typically I day to 1 year. Pre printed pages for written, photo and scrap book entries allow the log book to be created by the individual to their requirements. By housing the log book in a backpack, attached to a soft toy, there is a sense of having a companion to share your experiences with. The stoiy books that go with the product show the various experiences of the character, the aim being to promote the benefits of gathering experience through travel and life in general. The packaging box for the product converts to a book case to store the log books and build a record of their life experiences.

The website has various features to complement the product i.e. colouring sheets, competitions, educational facts. A unique feature being the registration of an ID card that comes with the product, so that the backpack and bear can be returned to the owner if lost, by the person who finds it returning it via freepost to the company, who will then inform the owner.

I know of no other product on the market that has the same function or uses the components in the same way.

Refer to drawing Figure A-Side elevation of product including packaging box.

Figure B-Front view of backpack.

Figure C-Back view of backpack Figure D-Inside view of backpack including log books.

A soft toy (I), carrying a backpack (2), with the main function being to hold a log book (3) for the purpose of recording events.

Features (1) A toy with large feet (9) that maintains a centre of gravity to enable a standing position.

Various clothing and accessories (2) Backpack that fits to shoulder height to (1) by straps (11) to assist stability.

Inner sleeve (4) to hold log book.

Various other pockets (5) to hold pen and personal items.

Window pocket (6) to hold ID card for registration.

Carry handle (7) (3) Removable log book binder with loose leaf pages to record events.

Back cover (12) to slide into sleeve (4) to hold log book in backpack.

Writing strip to add title of log book (8).

(10) Packaging box that converts to a book case to store binders.

(13) Story book with fixing adaptation to allow storage within binder (3). End 1 of!

Claims

Claims I. A backpack that holds a log book to record events.
2. A backpack as in claim I that is attached to a soft toy to aid stability in a standing position.
3. A backpack as in claim I that has an inner sleeve to hold a Jog book.
4. A backpack as in claim I that has a pocket to display an ID card.
5. An ID card as in claim 4 that gives instruction to the finder to allow the product to be returned to the owner if lost, via a freepost service to the company.
6. A return service as in claim 5 that allows the company to inform the registered owner as identified by the ID card, if they receive a lost product via freepost.
7. A registration service via the website for new owners to register their details against a unique ID card provided with the product as in claim 5.
8. A log book that holds diaiy, photo and scrapbook pages to record an event.
9. A log book as in claim 8 that has Loose leaf pages so it can be customised and arranged to suit.
10. A soft toy that has large feet to maintain a centre of gravity to enable a standing position.
11. A soft toy as in claim 10 that wears a backpack that holds a log book to record events as in claim!.
12. A packaging box that converts to a book case.
13. A stoiy book relating to the character and his adventures to highlight the benefits of gaining experiences.
14. A web site to offer various features to complement the product, focussing on education and exploration.
15. A web site as in claim 14 to offer additional features to product owners only, as defmed by their ID registration as in claim 7. End