Novelty plush stuffed toy/utility case

Abstract

A method of adding utility to stuffed or plush toys by the addition of common transportable items. Adding this utility broadens the market for these transportable items as well as the stuffed or plush toy by expanding the range of age groups to which the finished product will appeal. Via the use of a standardized product holder interface panel, items that are usually carried about such as CD discs, photographs, stationery items, food items, etc. may be attached to the interface panel either directly or by means of a product holder. The interfact panel in turn is attached in an aestheticly pleasing mannor to the toy. By adding this utility to an item usually evaluated from an aesthetic standpoint only, the user enjoys benefits of efficiency and economy. By using a standardized product holder interface panel the manufacturer enjoyes economy of flexibility and inventory control.

1 . An addition to three-dimensional stuffed or plush articles designed to incorporate a product-holder interface panel.  
   
   
       2 . The addition to three-dimensional stuffed or plush articles according to  claim 1  where the product-holder interface panel is a standardized insert attached in a temporary fashion to said three-dimensional stufed or plush articles.  
   
   
       3 . The addition to three-dimensional stuffed or plush articles according to  claim 2  where said product-holder interface panel has product holders permanantly attached thereto.  
   
   
       4 . The addition to three-dimensional stuffed or plush articles according to  claim 3  where commonly available and thus standardized CD sleeves, photograph holders or note paper bindings are permanantly attached to said product-holder interface panel.  
   
   
       5 . The addition to three-dimensional stuffed or plush articles according to  claim 3  where custom designed CD sleeves, photograph holders or note-paper bindings are permanantly attached to said product-holder interface panel.  
   
   
       6 . The addition to three-dimensional stuffed or plush articles according to  claim 3  where a generic product holder is permanently attached to said product-holder interface panel, said product holder sized to house articles that may be but are not limited to stationery items, jewelry, and consumable food items.  
   
   
       7 . The addition to three-dimensional stuffed or plush articles according to  claim 3  where a closure mechanism is engaged to contain said product-holder interface panel and permanent attachments thereto from handling and damage.  
   
   
       8 . The addition to three-dimensional stuffed or plush articles according to  claim 3  where a handle is added as part of the inventive design or to the original stuffed or plush article utilizing said inventive design, thus providing portability.