Amusement devices: toys – Construction toy – Figure
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-25
2001-01-23
Ricci, John A. (Department: 3712)
Amusement devices: toys
Construction toy
Figure
C446S321000, C446S373000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06176756
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to toy construction sets. More particularly, the present invention relates to a construction set having plush and non-plush components.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Construction sets, which include differently-sized components that are configured to be assembled by a child, are fun and educational toys for children of differing age groups. Construction sets help develop small-motor skills and stimulate creativity. One type of construction set, sold under the trademark LEGO, includes a plurality of small molded plastic components that are stackable upon each other, like small bricks, to create a desired object. The upper side of each component has at least one protruding element that interlocks with a recessed construction in the underside of other components. Another type of construction set, sold under the trademark TINKERTOY, comprises a plurality of shafts and hubs that may be attached and configured in many different ways. These construction sets are made from wood or hard plastic and are designed to build objects such as machinery, buildings, or vehicles. The angular or mechanical characteristics of such construction sets are not optimal if it is desired to construct an object resembling an animal, doll or whimsical creature.
Yet another type of construction set, sold under the trademark MISTER POTATO HEAD, includes a molded hard plastic “head” that may be adorned with plastic eyes, ears, etc. to resemble a face. However, it is not possible to vary the shape of the hard plastic “head,” or to create a soft object resembling an animal or doll.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a plush construction set including a first plush object and a second plush object. A first connecting element is secured to the first plush object, and a second connecting element secured to the second plush object. The first and second connecting elements are at least semi-rigid. The first and second connecting elements are configured to establish a releasable connection between the first and second plush objects. The releasable connection may be established by a joining member configured to join the first and second connecting elements. At least one of the first and second plush objects may have a plurality of fibrous elements that extend in a plurality of directions. The fibrous elements may be made of yarn, fur, hair, synthetic fiber resembling hair, thread, thin strips of cloth or other textiles, or the like. Decorative features resembling body features may be attached to the first or second plush objects. The invention may also provide a pompon to which objects may be releasably connected.
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Picture of LEGO-type interlocking building blocks.
Picture of Tinkertoy building set. with detail of instruction sheet.
Picture of Mister Potatohead toy.
Kolisch Hartwell Dickinson & McCormack & Heuser
Ricci John A.
Treasure Bay, Inc.
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