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 interface panel in turn is attached in an aesthetically pleasing manor to the toy via the use of a secondary assembly. In this embodiment of the invention the secondary assembly is attached to the stomach area to accentuate the girth of the finished item. In another embodiment it is attached to the posterior to accentuate the size of the posterior; in either case adding to the aesthetic appeal of the finished product. 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 enjoys economy of flexibility and inventory management.

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       10 . The combination of a three-dimensional stuffed or plush article and a product-holder interface panel incorporated with the three-dimensional stuffed or plush article as part of a secondary assembly comprising: 
 a three-dimensional stuffed or plush article;    a product holder interface panel being a standardized insert attached in a temporary fashion to said three-dimensional stuffed or plush article; and    a generic product holder permanently attached to said product-holder interface panel, said generic product holder sized to house articles that may be but are not limited to stationery items, jewelry, and consumable food items    wherein said product-holder interface panel forms a part of the aesthetic    
   
   
       11 . The combination of  claim 10  wherein said product-holder interface panel has product holders permanently attached thereto.  
   
   
       12 . The combination of  claim 10  wherein commonly available and thus standardized CD sleeves, photograph holders, or note paper bindings are permanently attached to said product-holder interface panel.  
   
   
       13 . The combination of  claim 10  wherein custom designed CD sleeves, photograph holders, or notepaper bindings are permanently attached to said product-holder interface panel.  
   
   
       14 . The combination of  claim 10  wherein a closure mechanism is engaged to contain and protect said product-holder interface panel and permanent attachments thereto from handling and damage.  
   
   
       15 . The combination of  claim 10  wherein a handle is added as part of the inventive design or to said original stuffed or plush article using said inventive design, thus providing portability.