US20090068922A1 - System and method for personalizing or ornamenting a three-dimensional article, such as a toy or doll - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to an article, such as a three dimensional article, toy or doll, having a first portion with an inner portion and an outer surface covering such inner portion and, in particular, to such article, toy or doll having an insert positioned within the first portion which is adapted to permit a carrier or plaque having an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation to be removably connected or affixed to the outer surface such that the insert is not visible after the carrier or plaque is removed.
- the first portion is a central or torso portion of the article, toy or doll.
- the invention further relates to a system and method of a collection of such articles, toys or dolls and carriers having an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation having a similar construction and a plurality of articles, toys or dolls, and carriers or plaques to be used therewith so that a user can selectively personalize the article, toy or doll with an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation selected by the user.
- Stuffed or plush type articles, toys or dolls in the form of animals or humans have been enjoyed by both children and adults for decades. Not only are such articles, toys or dolls collected, displayed, and played with, but sometimes the articles, toys or dolls had either a permanent tag (e.g., creative stitching or marking) or a temporary application (e.g., a string tag, necklace or sticker) indirectly or directly hung from or attached to the article, toy or doll.
- the permanent type application prevents the article, toy or doll owner from making alterations to the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation and thereby limits its use.
- One object of an embodiment is to provide an article, toy or doll for use which is able to have a plurality of interchangeable indicia, messages, decorations or ornamentations removably connected thereto by means of an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque.
- Another object is to provide an article, toy or doll with an attachment mechanism that is concealed so that it is not visible and does not interfere with play when the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation is removed.
- Still another object is to provide an inventory or collection of articles, toys or dolls, as well as a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques containing various indicia, messages, decorations or ornamentations, respectively, whereby the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques may be selected by a user to permit the user to select a preexisting indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation or personalize a custom indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation and then apply it to a selected article, toy or doll.
- one embodiment of the invention provides a method of personalizing an article, toy or doll with a desired message, comprising the following steps of enabling a user to select the article, toy or doll from among a plurality of articles, toys or dolls, enabling a user to select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support containing a specified indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports containing messages and enabling a user to removably connect the selected indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to one of the selected article, toy or doll.
- one embodiment of the invention provides an ornamentation system for ornamenting or personalizing articles, toys or dolls, comprising a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls, each article, toy or doll including a portion of substantially similar size and shape, an insert that is magnetically attractable is positioned within the portion; and a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports attractable to the insert, the plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports being adapted to receive and display an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation.
- one embodiment of the invention provides a method of ornamenting or personalizing a three dimensional article, toy or doll, comprising the following steps of providing a magnetically attractable insert within a central portion of the three-dimensional article, toy or doll, and providing a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports with a magnetic member connected to a portion thereof, at least one of the plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports that may be selected by a user and removably adhered to the three dimensional article, toy or doll, by the user, thereby personalizing or ornamenting the three dimensional article, toy or doll.
- one embodiment of the invention provides an assembly or kiosk for marketing a plurality of personalizeable articles, toys or dolls and a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports, comprising a cart member; a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls situated on the cart member and a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports situated on the cart member and wherein the cart member is movable and each of the plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls includes at least one magnet situated inside a designated portion for removably coupling an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to an outer surface thereof.
- one embodiment of the invention provides a method of personalizing an article, toy or doll with a desired message, comprising the following steps of enabling a user to select the article, toy or doll from among a plurality of articles, toys or dolls, enabling a user to select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support containing a specified indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports containing messages and enabling a user to removably connect the selected indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to one of the selected article, toy or doll.
- one embodiment of the invention provides a method for enabling a user to create a personalized stuffed article, toy or doll comprising the steps of providing a plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls for a user to select a desired article, toy or doll, providing a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports; each of the plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports including a different indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation, enabling a user to select a desired stuffed article, toy or doll from the plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls and select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support comprising a desired indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from the plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports and enabling the user to
- FIG. 1 is a front view of an article, toy or doll with an exemplary indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque removably connected to a central or torso portion thereof in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the article, toy or doll depicted in FIG. 1 , where the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque has been removed so that an insert positioned within the central or torso portion or underneath an outer surface thereof is seen in phantom;
- FIG. 3 is a rear view of the article, toy or doll depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of the central or torso portion depicted in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged side view of the central or torso portion depicted in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged rear view of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque shown in FIGS. 1 and 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged side view of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque shown in FIGS. 1 , 6 and 7 ;
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged front view of a second indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque which is interchangeable with the exemplary indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque shown in FIGS. 1 and 6 - 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is an enlarged rear view of the second indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque depicted in FIG. 9 ;
- FIG. 11 is an enlarged side view of the second indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque depicted in FIGS. 9 and 10 ;
- FIG. 12 is a front view of a display apparatus containing a plurality of articles, toys or dolls similar to that depicted in FIGS. 1-3 and a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques similar to that depicted in FIGS. 6-11 which may be removeably connected to a central or torso portion of such articles, toys or dolls;
- FIG. 13 is a front view of an article, toy or doll having a similar design as that depicted in FIG. 1 , without at least one of the interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques depicted in FIGS. 5-10 removeably connected, showing the coupler hidden from view and also showing a stand for supporting the article, toy or doll in a generally vertical position; and
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the stand shown in FIG. 13 .
- FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary article, such as a stuffed article, stuffed toy or stuffed doll 10 , including a head portion 12 and a central or torso portion 14 .
- the stuffed article, toy or doll will be referred to as an article 10 , but it should be understood that it could comprise a stuffed article, such as a doll, a stuffed animal, such as a teddy bear, or other article to which the invention may be applied.
- the article 10 resembles a stuffed teddy bear, but could, in accordance with the present invention, resemble any animal, human, character, object, image or three dimensional shape (see e.g., FIG. 13 ).
- a pair of arm members 16 and 18 are preferably provided which connect to and extend from opposite sides 20 and 22 of torso portion 14 .
- a pair of leg members 24 and 26 also preferably connect to and extend from a bottom side 28 of torso portion 14 . Additional accessories may also be provided with article 10 , such as a hat 30 or other clothing attached thereto.
- article 10 preferably has a three dimensional configuration and may, for example, be stuffed with a desired material or otherwise have a plush configuration. At least a portion of the article 10 , such as torso portion 14 , may be constructed to have an inner portion with a predetermined thickness 32 ( FIG. 5 ) so that a magnetic insert 34 may be positioned therein and covered by an outer surface 36 without being visible or otherwise interfering with use of article 10 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the magnetic insert 34 which consists of either a magnet, magnetic member, or a member attractable to a magnet, is preferably retained substantially stationary or in place within torso portion 14 .
- the magnetic insert 34 is sewn into a pouch 35 which is adhered to or sewn to an interior surface 14 a of the torso portion 14 of article 10 , as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 .
- the magnetic insert 34 is configured so as to permit an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 ( FIG. 1 ) to be removably connected to outer surface 36 of article 10 , such as at torso portion 14 . Accordingly, it is sized and shaped to provide the necessary surface area and magnetic strength to retain the cooperating indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 in position to the outer surface 36 .
- the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 includes a front portion 40 and a rear portion 42 which is removably connectable to magnetic insert 34 , in the illustration being described.
- the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 further comprises a magnet 41 ( FIG. 7 ), magnetic member, or is made of material attractable to magnetic insert 34 .
- the magnet 41 is connected to rear portion 42 as shown in the illustration.
- the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 is preferably sized within certain predetermined parameter which are dependent upon the size and shape of torso portion 14 , as well as the magnetic attraction between magnetic insert 34 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 .
- torso portion 14 of article 10 preferably has a predetermined size and shape, whereas torso portion 14 has a predetermined width 44 , a predetermined height 46 and a predetermined thickness 32 ( FIG. 5 ).
- the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 may have any particular shape, including specific objects (e.g., a heart, holiday item, etc.), it is preferred that such indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 have a width 48 and a height 50 no greater than predetermined width 44 and predetermined height 46 of outer surface 36 for a specific portion of article 10 , such as for torso portion 14 .
- indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 This permits indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 to essentially be framed by the boundaries of the outer surface 36 for such portion, such as for torso portion 14 . Moreover, so that indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 is properly connected to magnetic insert 34 , it is preferred that indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 have the width 48 that is smaller than width 44 and height 50 is smaller than height 46 of torso. In the illustration the width 44 is approximately two inches and the height 46 is approximately two and one half inches, but these sizes could be larger or smaller if desired.
- a total weight of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 in the illustration does not exceed one and one half ounces, but this weight could change also depending upon the material used, strength of the magnets used, size of the torso and the like.
- predetermined thickness 32 is less than about two inches, but again, this and the other dimensions mentioned could be larger or smaller if desired.
- the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 meets the desired size and weight parameters or the magnets strength is adjusted to accommodate size and weight.
- the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 may be constructed of any suitable material, such as resin wood, plastic, ceramic, metallic, textile, cloth or the like.
- indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 it will be appreciated that any type of indicia, message, decoration, ornamentation, sentiment, personalization, engraving, lettering, and/or decoration may be contained thereon.
- a blank area (not shown) may be provided on indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque front portion 40 so that an indicia, message, decoration, engraving, lettering or ornamentation may be added at a later time, such as at the time a consumer acquires the article 10 .
- indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 is only one of a plurality of different indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques 38 that may be removably connected to article 10 . This permits a plurality of desired indicia, message, decoration, ornamentation, sentiment, personalization, engraving, lettering, and/or decoration to be displayed on the article 10 via the interchangeability and removal of the various indicia, message, decoration, engraving, lettering or ornamentation carriers or plaques.
- FIGS. 9-11 depict a second exemplary indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 54 which may be removably connected to article 10 .
- rear portion 56 of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 54 includes a magnetically attractable material 58 ( FIGS. 10-11 ) or even a second magnet, such as magnet 41 ( FIGS. 7-8 ), affixed thereto that cooperates with the magnetic insert 34 to removably secure the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 to the article 10 .
- article 10 is preferably only one of a plurality or collection of different articles, toys or dolls having the same construction so that the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques may be removably connectable therewith.
- the various articles, toys or dolls and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques may be mixed and mingled according to individual selections, tastes and desires of the user.
- the article 10 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 may be easily stored, displayed and shown on a portable or permanent display apparatus, kiosk or cart 60 ( FIG. 12 ) to displaying the article 10 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 , providing them to the user and enabling the user to personalize or customize the article 10 with a predetermined indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation or even a custom indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation.
- the provider is able to enable a user, and the user is enabled to, customize or personalize their own article 10 with their own desired message.
- the articles 10 may comprise a sewn loop or ribbon 11 ( FIGS. 1 and 12 ) or other hanging string or tag for hanging on one of the hook members 62 ( FIG. 12 ).
- the article 10 and system may be provided with a stand 70 ( FIG. 14 ) having a base 72 , a vertical member 74 secured to the base 72 with screws, and a pair of generally opposed flexible or moveable members 76 and 78 secured to said vertical member 74 .
- the generally opposed flexible or moveable members 76 and 78 cooperate to support, for example, the head portion 12 so that the article 10 is supported in a generally vertical position.
- the moveable members 76 and 78 are moved away from each other and receive the neck or area between the head portion 12 and torso portion 14 .
- the stand 70 could be situated on a shelf (not shown), for example of the kiosk or cart 60 .
- One method involves providing a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques 38 with article 10 .
- the first step thereof includes providing a magnetically attractable insert within a specified portion, such as torso portion 14 , of article 10 .
- the second step includes providing at least one indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 with a magnet 41 or a magnetically attractable material 58 connected to a surface, such as the rear portion 42 or rear portion 56 , respectively.
- An additional step may include providing a plurality of articles 10 on a kiosk or display cart having a magnetically attractable magnetic insert 34 within a central or torso portion 14 thereof and a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques 38 for selection by a user, thereby permitting the user to personalize the article 10 with an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation selected by the user.
- a simple article 10 may be provided in a kit with multiple indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques 38 so that the user may change the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation on the article 10 from time to time.
- Another method involves personalizing an article 10 with a desired indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation, which includes the following steps: enabling selection of the article 10 from among a plurality of articles; enabling selection of an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque containing and adapted to comprise a specified indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques 38 ; and removably affixing or connecting the selected indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 to the selected article 10 , such that the means for coupling the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 to the article 10 is not visible to outer surface 36 thereof.
- each article 10 preferably includes the magnetic insert 34 within a specified portion (e.g., torso portion 14 ) thereof.
- a specified portion e.g., torso portion 14
- rear portion 42 of each indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 has either a magnet 41 or a magnetically attractable material 58 affixed thereto so that such indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque is removably affixed or connectable to such specified portion via magnetic insert 34 .
- a display apparatus 60 is preferably provided for displaying a plurality of three-dimensional articles 10 and a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques 38 that are removably connectable to an outer surface 36 of such articles 10 .
- display apparatus 60 may include one or more rows of hook members 62 from which articles 10 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques 38 may be stored or hung.
- a permanent or portable cart member with wheels 64 be configured to have display apparatus 60 connected thereto, thereby making the cart portable.
- the system permits a user to select an article 10 , as well as a personalized or other desired ornament, indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 that may be removably applied or affixed to the article 10 .
- the system provides means, system and method for enabling a person, such as a consumer, to personalize the article 10 with a desired ornament, indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 .
- one or more of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 may even have a blank area for writing, engraving or inscribing a personalized indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation (such as artwork, a name, text, picture, non-textual ornamentation, greeting or the like).
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A system and method for personalizing or ornamenting a three-dimensional article, such as a toy or doll enabling a user to select from among a plurality of articles and from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports containing messages and enabling a user to removably connect the indicia carrier to one of the selected articles. The system further comprises a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls, each article including a portion of substantially similar size and shape, an insert that is magnetically attractable is positioned within the portion, and a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports attractable to the insert that has been adapted to receive and display an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to an article, such as a three dimensional article, toy or doll, having a first portion with an inner portion and an outer surface covering such inner portion and, in particular, to such article, toy or doll having an insert positioned within the first portion which is adapted to permit a carrier or plaque having an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation to be removably connected or affixed to the outer surface such that the insert is not visible after the carrier or plaque is removed. In one embodiment, the first portion is a central or torso portion of the article, toy or doll. The invention further relates to a system and method of a collection of such articles, toys or dolls and carriers having an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation having a similar construction and a plurality of articles, toys or dolls, and carriers or plaques to be used therewith so that a user can selectively personalize the article, toy or doll with an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation selected by the user.
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- Stuffed or plush type articles, toys or dolls in the form of animals or humans have been enjoyed by both children and adults for decades. Not only are such articles, toys or dolls collected, displayed, and played with, but sometimes the articles, toys or dolls had either a permanent tag (e.g., creative stitching or marking) or a temporary application (e.g., a string tag, necklace or sticker) indirectly or directly hung from or attached to the article, toy or doll. In the first instance, the permanent type application prevents the article, toy or doll owner from making alterations to the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation and thereby limits its use. As to temporary applications, nothing was provided to assist in removably attaching a customized indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation or a new or replacement personalized indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation thereto without an unattractive element being visible when the article, toy or doll is otherwise at play. In particular, certain temporary attachment mechanisms, such as a hook and loop fastener, involve one half of the mechanism being retained on an outer surface of the article, toy or doll.
- Thus, there is a need for an article, toy or doll that has advantages over the prior art.
- One object of an embodiment is to provide an article, toy or doll for use which is able to have a plurality of interchangeable indicia, messages, decorations or ornamentations removably connected thereto by means of an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque.
- Another object is to provide an article, toy or doll with an attachment mechanism that is concealed so that it is not visible and does not interfere with play when the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation is removed.
- Still another object is to provide an inventory or collection of articles, toys or dolls, as well as a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques containing various indicia, messages, decorations or ornamentations, respectively, whereby the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques may be selected by a user to permit the user to select a preexisting indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation or personalize a custom indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation and then apply it to a selected article, toy or doll.
- In one aspect, one embodiment of the invention provides a method of personalizing an article, toy or doll with a desired message, comprising the following steps of enabling a user to select the article, toy or doll from among a plurality of articles, toys or dolls, enabling a user to select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support containing a specified indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports containing messages and enabling a user to removably connect the selected indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to one of the selected article, toy or doll.
- In another aspect, one embodiment of the invention provides an ornamentation system for ornamenting or personalizing articles, toys or dolls, comprising a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls, each article, toy or doll including a portion of substantially similar size and shape, an insert that is magnetically attractable is positioned within the portion; and a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports attractable to the insert, the plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports being adapted to receive and display an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation.
- In still another aspect, one embodiment of the invention provides a method of ornamenting or personalizing a three dimensional article, toy or doll, comprising the following steps of providing a magnetically attractable insert within a central portion of the three-dimensional article, toy or doll, and providing a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports with a magnetic member connected to a portion thereof, at least one of the plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports that may be selected by a user and removably adhered to the three dimensional article, toy or doll, by the user, thereby personalizing or ornamenting the three dimensional article, toy or doll.
- In yet another aspect, one embodiment of the invention provides an assembly or kiosk for marketing a plurality of personalizeable articles, toys or dolls and a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports, comprising a cart member; a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls situated on the cart member and a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports situated on the cart member and wherein the cart member is movable and each of the plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls includes at least one magnet situated inside a designated portion for removably coupling an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to an outer surface thereof.
- In still another aspect, one embodiment of the invention provides a method of personalizing an article, toy or doll with a desired message, comprising the following steps of enabling a user to select the article, toy or doll from among a plurality of articles, toys or dolls, enabling a user to select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support containing a specified indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports containing messages and enabling a user to removably connect the selected indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to one of the selected article, toy or doll.
- In yet another aspect, one embodiment of the invention provides a method for enabling a user to create a personalized stuffed article, toy or doll comprising the steps of providing a plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls for a user to select a desired article, toy or doll, providing a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports; each of the plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports including a different indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation, enabling a user to select a desired stuffed article, toy or doll from the plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls and select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support comprising a desired indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from the plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports and enabling the user to removably affix the desired indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to the desired stuffed article, toy or doll, thereby providing the personalized stuffed article, toy or doll.
- These and other desires and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description, the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.
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FIG. 1 is a front view of an article, toy or doll with an exemplary indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque removably connected to a central or torso portion thereof in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a front view of the article, toy or doll depicted inFIG. 1 , where the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque has been removed so that an insert positioned within the central or torso portion or underneath an outer surface thereof is seen in phantom; -
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the article, toy or doll depicted inFIGS. 1 and 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of the central or torso portion depicted inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged side view of the central or torso portion depicted inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is an enlarged rear view of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque shown inFIGS. 1 and 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is an enlarged side view of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque shown inFIGS. 1 , 6 and 7; -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged front view of a second indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque which is interchangeable with the exemplary indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque shown in FIGS. 1 and 6-8; -
FIG. 10 is an enlarged rear view of the second indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque depicted inFIG. 9 ; -
FIG. 11 is an enlarged side view of the second indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque depicted inFIGS. 9 and 10 ; -
FIG. 12 is a front view of a display apparatus containing a plurality of articles, toys or dolls similar to that depicted inFIGS. 1-3 and a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques similar to that depicted inFIGS. 6-11 which may be removeably connected to a central or torso portion of such articles, toys or dolls; -
FIG. 13 is a front view of an article, toy or doll having a similar design as that depicted inFIG. 1 , without at least one of the interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques depicted inFIGS. 5-10 removeably connected, showing the coupler hidden from view and also showing a stand for supporting the article, toy or doll in a generally vertical position; and -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the stand shown inFIG. 13 . - Referring now to the drawings in detail, wherein identical numerals indicate the same elements throughout the figures,
FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary article, such as a stuffed article, stuffed toy or stuffeddoll 10, including ahead portion 12 and a central ortorso portion 14. For ease of description, the stuffed article, toy or doll will be referred to as anarticle 10, but it should be understood that it could comprise a stuffed article, such as a doll, a stuffed animal, such as a teddy bear, or other article to which the invention may be applied. It will be seen that thearticle 10 resembles a stuffed teddy bear, but could, in accordance with the present invention, resemble any animal, human, character, object, image or three dimensional shape (see e.g.,FIG. 13 ). In the illustration being described, a pair ofarm members opposite sides torso portion 14. Further, a pair ofleg members bottom side 28 oftorso portion 14. Additional accessories may also be provided witharticle 10, such as ahat 30 or other clothing attached thereto. - It will be appreciated that
article 10 preferably has a three dimensional configuration and may, for example, be stuffed with a desired material or otherwise have a plush configuration. At least a portion of thearticle 10, such astorso portion 14, may be constructed to have an inner portion with a predetermined thickness 32 (FIG. 5 ) so that amagnetic insert 34 may be positioned therein and covered by anouter surface 36 without being visible or otherwise interfering with use of article 10 (FIG. 2 ). Themagnetic insert 34, which consists of either a magnet, magnetic member, or a member attractable to a magnet, is preferably retained substantially stationary or in place withintorso portion 14. In one embodiment, themagnetic insert 34 is sewn into apouch 35 which is adhered to or sewn to an interior surface 14 a of thetorso portion 14 ofarticle 10, as shown inFIGS. 3 and 5 . Themagnetic insert 34 is configured so as to permit an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque 38 (FIG. 1 ) to be removably connected toouter surface 36 ofarticle 10, such as attorso portion 14. Accordingly, it is sized and shaped to provide the necessary surface area and magnetic strength to retain the cooperating indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 in position to theouter surface 36. - As best seen in
FIGS. 6-8 , the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 includes afront portion 40 and arear portion 42 which is removably connectable tomagnetic insert 34, in the illustration being described. In order to provide the removable connection withmagnetic insert 34, the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 further comprises a magnet 41 (FIG. 7 ), magnetic member, or is made of material attractable tomagnetic insert 34. The magnet 41 is connected torear portion 42 as shown in the illustration. It will be appreciated that the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 is preferably sized within certain predetermined parameter which are dependent upon the size and shape oftorso portion 14, as well as the magnetic attraction betweenmagnetic insert 34 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38. - More specifically, it will be seen from
FIG. 4 thattorso portion 14 ofarticle 10 preferably has a predetermined size and shape, whereastorso portion 14 has apredetermined width 44, apredetermined height 46 and a predetermined thickness 32 (FIG. 5 ). While the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 may have any particular shape, including specific objects (e.g., a heart, holiday item, etc.), it is preferred that such indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 have awidth 48 and aheight 50 no greater thanpredetermined width 44 andpredetermined height 46 ofouter surface 36 for a specific portion ofarticle 10, such as fortorso portion 14. This permits indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 to essentially be framed by the boundaries of theouter surface 36 for such portion, such as fortorso portion 14. Moreover, so that indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 is properly connected tomagnetic insert 34, it is preferred that indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 have thewidth 48 that is smaller thanwidth 44 andheight 50 is smaller thanheight 46 of torso. In the illustration thewidth 44 is approximately two inches and theheight 46 is approximately two and one half inches, but these sizes could be larger or smaller if desired. A total weight of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 in the illustration does not exceed one and one half ounces, but this weight could change also depending upon the material used, strength of the magnets used, size of the torso and the like. In the illustration,predetermined thickness 32 is less than about two inches, but again, this and the other dimensions mentioned could be larger or smaller if desired. - Preferably, the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or
plaque 38 meets the desired size and weight parameters or the magnets strength is adjusted to accommodate size and weight. The indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 may be constructed of any suitable material, such as resin wood, plastic, ceramic, metallic, textile, cloth or the like. - With respect to
front portion 40 of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38, it will be appreciated that any type of indicia, message, decoration, ornamentation, sentiment, personalization, engraving, lettering, and/or decoration may be contained thereon. As an alternative, a blank area (not shown) may be provided on indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque front portion 40 so that an indicia, message, decoration, engraving, lettering or ornamentation may be added at a later time, such as at the time a consumer acquires thearticle 10. - It will be understood that indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or
plaque 38 is only one of a plurality of different indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38 that may be removably connected toarticle 10. This permits a plurality of desired indicia, message, decoration, ornamentation, sentiment, personalization, engraving, lettering, and/or decoration to be displayed on thearticle 10 via the interchangeability and removal of the various indicia, message, decoration, engraving, lettering or ornamentation carriers or plaques. -
FIGS. 9-11 depict a second exemplary indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 54 which may be removably connected toarticle 10. It will be seen thatrear portion 56 of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 54 includes a magnetically attractable material 58 (FIGS. 10-11 ) or even a second magnet, such as magnet 41 (FIGS. 7-8 ), affixed thereto that cooperates with themagnetic insert 34 to removably secure the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 to thearticle 10. - It will also be understood that
article 10 is preferably only one of a plurality or collection of different articles, toys or dolls having the same construction so that the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques may be removably connectable therewith. In this way, the various articles, toys or dolls and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or plaques may be mixed and mingled according to individual selections, tastes and desires of the user. By providing each article, toy or doll with a specified portion, such as the central ortorso portion 14, of generally the same size and shape, the manufacture thereof and of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38 is simplified and made more efficient. Thearticle 10 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 may be easily stored, displayed and shown on a portable or permanent display apparatus, kiosk or cart 60 (FIG. 12 ) to displaying thearticle 10 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38, providing them to the user and enabling the user to personalize or customize thearticle 10 with a predetermined indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation or even a custom indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation. Thus, the provider is able to enable a user, and the user is enabled to, customize or personalize theirown article 10 with their own desired message. - To facilitate display on the kiosk or cart 60 the
articles 10 may comprise a sewn loop or ribbon 11 (FIGS. 1 and 12 ) or other hanging string or tag for hanging on one of the hook members 62 (FIG. 12 ). Alternatively, thearticle 10 and system may be provided with a stand 70 (FIG. 14 ) having a base 72, avertical member 74 secured to the base 72 with screws, and a pair of generally opposed flexible ormoveable members vertical member 74. The generally opposed flexible ormoveable members head portion 12 so that thearticle 10 is supported in a generally vertical position. In the illustration themoveable members head portion 12 andtorso portion 14. Thestand 70 could be situated on a shelf (not shown), for example of the kiosk or cart 60. - Various systems and methods are also contemplated by the present invention. One method involves providing a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers or
plaques 38 witharticle 10. The first step thereof includes providing a magnetically attractable insert within a specified portion, such astorso portion 14, ofarticle 10. The second step includes providing at least one indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 with a magnet 41 or a magneticallyattractable material 58 connected to a surface, such as therear portion 42 orrear portion 56, respectively. An additional step may include providing a plurality ofarticles 10 on a kiosk or display cart having a magnetically attractablemagnetic insert 34 within a central ortorso portion 14 thereof and a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38 for selection by a user, thereby permitting the user to personalize thearticle 10 with an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation selected by the user. Also, asimple article 10 may be provided in a kit with multiple indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38 so that the user may change the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation on thearticle 10 from time to time. - Another method involves personalizing an
article 10 with a desired indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation, which includes the following steps: enabling selection of thearticle 10 from among a plurality of articles; enabling selection of an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque containing and adapted to comprise a specified indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38; and removably affixing or connecting the selected indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 to the selectedarticle 10, such that the means for coupling the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 to thearticle 10 is not visible toouter surface 36 thereof. Of course, it will be appreciated that eacharticle 10 preferably includes themagnetic insert 34 within a specified portion (e.g., torso portion 14) thereof. As also explained herein,rear portion 42 of each indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 has either a magnet 41 or a magneticallyattractable material 58 affixed thereto so that such indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque is removably affixed or connectable to such specified portion viamagnetic insert 34. - Yet another aspect of the present invention involves marketing the collection of a plurality of
articles 10 and interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38. In particular, a display apparatus 60 is preferably provided for displaying a plurality of three-dimensional articles 10 and a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38 that are removably connectable to anouter surface 36 ofsuch articles 10. As seen inFIG. 12 , display apparatus 60 may include one or more rows ofhook members 62 from whicharticles 10 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38 may be stored or hung. In order to support and transport display apparatus 60, it is preferred that a permanent or portable cart member with wheels 64 be configured to have display apparatus 60 connected thereto, thereby making the cart portable. - Advantageously, the system permits a user to select an
article 10, as well as a personalized or other desired ornament, indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 that may be removably applied or affixed to thearticle 10. Thus, the system provides means, system and method for enabling a person, such as a consumer, to personalize thearticle 10 with a desired ornament, indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38. As mentioned earlier, one or more of the indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier orplaque 38 may even have a blank area for writing, engraving or inscribing a personalized indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation (such as artwork, a name, text, picture, non-textual ornamentation, greeting or the like). - Having shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, further adaptations of the
articles 10 and indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers orplaques 38 can be accomplished by appropriate modifications by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, it will be understood that various configurations ofmagnetic insert 34 may be utilized with the same effect. Further, portions other than central ortorso portion 14 ofarticle 10 may be utilized to housemagnetic insert 34. - While the method herein described, and the form of apparatus for carrying this method into effect, constitute preferred embodiments of this invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to this precise method and form of apparatus, and that changes may be made in either without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the appended claims.
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1. A method of personalizing an article, toy or doll with a desired message, comprising the following steps:
enabling a user to select said article, toy or doll from among a plurality of articles, toys or dolls;
enabling a user to select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support containing a specified indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports containing messages; and
enabling a user to removeably connect said selected indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to one of said selected article, toy or doll.
2. An ornamentation system for ornamenting or personalizing articles, toys or dolls, comprising:
a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls, each article, toy or doll including a portion of substantially similar size and shape;
an insert that is magnetically attractable is positioned within said portion; and
a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports attractable to said insert, said plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports being adapted to receive and display an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation.
3. A method of ornamenting or personalizing a three dimensional article, toy or doll, comprising the following steps:
providing a magnetically attractable insert within a central portion of said Three-dimensional article, toy or doll; and
providing a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports with a magnetic member connected to a portion thereof, at least one of said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports that may be selected by a user and removably adhered to said three dimensional article, toy or doll, by said user, thereby personalizing or ornamenting said three dimensional article, toy or doll.
4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of:
providing a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls from which a user may choose, each of said three dimensional articles, toys or dolls having a magnetically attractable insert positioned within a central portion of each of said three dimensional articles, toys or dolls.
5. An assembly or kiosk for marketing a plurality of personalizeable articles, toys or dolls and a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports, comprising:
a cart member;
a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls situated on said cart member; and
a plurality of interchangeable indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports situated on said cart member; and
wherein said cart member is movable and each of said plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls includes at least one magnet situated inside a designated portion for removably coupling an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to an outer surface thereof.
6. A method of personalizing an article, toy or doll with a desired message, comprising the following steps:
enabling a user to select said article, toy or doll from among a plurality of articles, toys or dolls;
enabling a user to select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support containing a specified indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports containing messages; and
enabling a user to removably connect said selected indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to one of said selected article, toy or doll.
7. A method for enabling a user to create a personalized stuffed article, toy or doll comprising the steps of:
providing a plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls for a user to select a desired article, toy or doll;
providing a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports; each of said plurality indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports including a different indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation;
enabling a user to select a desired stuffed article, toy or doll from said plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls and select an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support comprising a desired indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation from said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports; and
enabling said user to removably affix said desired indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to said desired stuffed article, toy or doll, thereby providing the personalized stuffed article, toy or doll.
8. The method as recited in claim 7 wherein said method further comprises the step of:
situating a magnet inside each of said plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls and providing each of said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports such that it is magnetically attracted to said magnet whereby said magnet is not visible when said at least one of said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports is removed from said stuffed article, toy or doll.
9. The method as recited in claim 8 wherein said plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls comprises a stuffed toy.
10. The method as recited in claim 9 wherein said stuffed toy is an animal or doll.
11. The method as recited in claim 9 wherein said stuffed toy is a bear.
12. The method as recited in claim 7 wherein said method further comprises the step of:
providing a moveable cart or kiosk for storing said plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls and said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports for selection by a consumer.
13. The method as recited in claim 12 wherein said moveable cart or kiosk comprises wheels.
14. The method as recited in claim 7 wherein method further comprises the step of:
providing a personalization area to at least one of said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports to comprise a personalization area for receiving a indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation defined by the user.
15. The method as recited in claim 7 wherein said method comprises the step of:
situating a coupler in each of said plurality of stuffed articles, toys or dolls so that when at least one of said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports is affixed thereto, said at least one of said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support becomes situated at a predetermined area of said stuffed article, toy or doll, but when said at least one of said plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports is not affixed thereto, no portion of the coupler is visible on said stuffed article, toy or doll.
16. The method as recited in claim 15 wherein said coupler is a magnet.
17. The method as recited in claim 15 wherein said stuffed article, toy or doll is an animal and said predetermined area is a torso area of said animal.
18. The method as recited in claim 17 wherein said stuffed article, toy or doll is a teddy bear.
19. The method as recited in claim 15 wherein said coupler comprises a second magnet situated on each of said indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support for removably securing said indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carrier, plaque or support to said stuffed article, toy or doll.
20. The method as recited in claim 7 wherein said providing and enabling steps are performed over the Internet.
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