Amusement devices: toys – Convertible from – or serving as diverse article – Including figure toy
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-17
2001-02-27
Ackun, Jacob K. (Department: 3712)
Amusement devices: toys
Convertible from, or serving as diverse article
Including figure toy
C446S073000, C446S129000, C446S369000, C446S374000, C446S385000, C600S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193577
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an alternative medicine elements package and, more particularly, to a plurality of alternative medicine elements carried by and embedded in a soft sculpture, the appearance of which is designed to engender feelings of affection and comfort.
The following definitions are used herein:
Allopathic medicine—Mainstream conventional western medical practices.
Alternative healing practice—A healing practice other than conventional western (allopathic) approaches.
Alternative medicine—Healing practices other than conventional western (allopathic) approaches.
Alternative healing elements—Physical objects used in connection with various alternative healing practices.
Aromatherapy—An ancient healing art in which essential oils from herbs and flowers are applied to the skin or inhaled to address physical, emotional and spiritual imbalances.
Holistic—Healing practices that consider the mind, body and spirit and appropriately integrate many traditions of healing as they apply to the individual person and situation.
Soft sculpture doll—an object formed by an outer skin of cloth or cloth-like material forming an enclosure which is filled with pliable material. It may be in the form of an animal or person or other object, either real or imaginary.
While not formally recognized according to standards of allopathic medicine as having healing powers, there are a number of alternative healing practices for promoting health and well being that trace their roots deep into human history. More and more people are turning to these ancient practices and more and more investigations are discovering their power. The effectiveness of these holistic healing practices is said to be enhanced by, and in some cases dependant upon, receiving their powers with an open heart—a feeling of love and affection.
The invention will be described with reference to the following alternative healing practice elements:
Crystals and glass beads—Healers of many cultures have used crystals, gemstones, glass beads, minerals and metals for thousands of years. Crystals are prized for their beauty, and certainly their color and appearance can affect mood. Crystals—both natural and glass—are thought to have the ability to amplify and focus energy into the environment. The ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui recommends special placement of crystals and mirrors when decorating homes for the purpose of creating a healing, harmonious environment.
Copper—The use of copper and other metals for healing dates back for many centuries, and in many cultures, copper is known to be a strong transmitter of energy. Native Americans used copper for healing, and today, many healers advise wearing copper jewelry such as bracelets. Nowadays, copper cuffs are being worn by many professional sports figures because many people believe that wearing copper affords natural, safe lessening of inflammation and pain. Some people believe that copper affects the emotions and brings in love, affection, harmony, beauty and peace.
Magnets—In China, India, Egypt and Greece, magnets have been used for healing for more than 4,000 years. Today, magnets are increasingly used and accepted to speed pain relief and healing, and improve circulation and general health. Magnetic wave therapy is said to fortify, balance and unblock the stagnant energy within our bodies. Reportedly, the natural healing process is enhanced with the application of magnetic fields to injured areas, increasing blood flow and oxygen exchange.
Herbs and Aromatherapy scents—Aromatherapy is an increasingly popular, gentle, fun, relaxing method of healing that uses specific natural aromas to help balance the mind, body and spirit. Essential oils of herbs, flowers, plants, trees and spices are used to create that balance. The practice of aromatherapy dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, India and China.
Many of the healing practices with which these elements are used fall into a category that can be termed “energy healing.” They are subtle but believed by many to be potentially powerful inputs that interact with the energy system of the body to stabilize emotional, physical, mental and spiritual states. To many people, these interactions are seen as helping assist wellness and healing on all levels.
While the invention will be described with reference to the particular elements described above, those skilled in the art will recognize that other elements could also be used without departing from the invention.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an alternative medicine package of healing elements that helps promote an emotional state thought best for receiving the powers of the packaged elements.
It is a further object of the invention to so package the elements that they are hidden from view and protected from physical harm.
These and other objects of the invention are achieved by locating a plurality of alternative healing elements in a soft sculpture in the form of an object or animal that engenders the feelings of love and comfort. In the preferred embodiment, the soft sculpture doll is a teddy bear, or puppy, or kitten or the like, which children and adults all over the world have long used as highly personal objects of affection, love and comfort. The invention will be described with reference to a bear as the soft sculpture package for the elements. However, when the word “bear” is used, it is meant to represent any soft sculpture that could function to both contain and support the elements and engender feelings of openness and acceptance.
The invention serves as a vehicle for remembering and revisiting forgotten wisdom of the ages. This wisdom can be layered and intertwined with new thought, as well as with conventional allopathic medical practice, to yield a new, wonderful hybrid wellness program.
The bears can be taken on an inner or outer personal journey. Their size makes them perfect for taking on trips or just staying at home. They can fit into a suitcase or travel on an airplane or join in meditation or watching television. They can be taken for walks, out to dance, and out to eat in a restaurant. They can enter the world of dreams during sleep. They may provide comfort and some solutions in the echo of words spoken to them. The bear will always listen without criticizing or judging.
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Ackun Jacob K.
Brucker H. Michael
Carlson Jeffrey D.
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