Illuminating hanging toy

Abstract

The invention features a hanging toy containing an illumination apparatus in its body. The body of the hanging toy is attached to a cord that comprises a locking mechanism on the opposite end to allow the hanging toy to be attached to an object, infant car seat for example. The hanging toy has an inner, compartment comprising an enclosed circuit module that illuminates when turned on. By rotating the hanging toy, one can direct the diffused light onto the infant, for instance. The enclosed circuit module contains batteries, light emitting diode and a switch. The enclosed circuit module is covered by soft or hardened stuffing, and further overlaid with a soft or hardened outer shell. The enclosed circuit module can be removed from the hanging toys cavity, which can be opened and closed. The hanging toy can be used as a normal plaything with the enclosed circuit module removed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An illuminated hanging toy ( 1 ) comprising a plush or hardened body with one or more appendages comprising, an enclosed circuit module ( 2 ) that is removable from one of those appendages. 
     
     
         2 . The enclosed circuit module ( 2 ) in the illuminated hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 1  is positioned to emit a diffused beam of light internally causing the chosen appendage and or appendages to shine brightly in order to be used as a light for viewing in the dark. 
     
     
         3 . The hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 1  which further comprises an enclosed circuit module ( 2 ) constructed of any size, shape, or material comprising; a battery along with a integrally molded battery compartment;
 a light emitting diode LED ( 4 ) along with a housing and a integrally molded casing for enclosing a LED ( 4 ); 
 multiple electrical conductors positioned in the enclosed circuit modules ( 2 ) interior being adapted to complete an electrical circuit; 
 a switch ( 3 ) positioned on its exterior for activating and deactivating the enclosed circuit module ( 2 ). 
 
     
     
         4 . The hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 3  in which the switch ( 3 ) is operable by squeezing the appendage of where the switch ( 3 ) is located. 
     
     
         5 . The hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 1  in which the enclosed circuit module ( 2 ) is operative apart from the body. 
     
     
         6 . The hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 1  comprising multiple enclosed circuit modules ( 2 ), each positioned in an independent appendage that construct the hanging toy ( 1 ). 
     
     
         7 . The hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 6 , which comprises one switch ( 3 ) to activate all enclosed circuit modules ( 2 ) simultaneously. 
     
     
         8 . The hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 6 , which comprises multiple switches ( 3 ), modified to activate each enclosed circuit module ( 2 ) independently of other enclosed circuit modules ( 2 ). 
     
     
         9 . The hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 1  in which the body is constructed of material that can be cleaned with a cleansing solution. 
     
     
         10 . At least one of the appendages of the hanging toy ( 1 ) consists of a cavity ( 5 ), with an enclosed circuit module ( 2 ) operable independently of the body, and an optionally removable cushion, in which both are modified to fit within the cavity;
 the appendage is designed to contain and eject the enclosed circuit module ( 2 ) or cushion independently;   the cavity ( 5 ) can also be constructed of any size or shape and can be located on any part of the body of the hanging toy ( 1 ).   
     
     
         11 . The hanging toy ( 1 ) of  claim 1  where a cord ( 8 ) that can be made of elastic, soft, or hardened material is attached to the chosen appendage with an opposite end for use as a locking mechanism ( 7 ) that can be constructed of various materials such as Velcro, clamp, zipper, or similar used to attach the hanging toy to the chosen object, for example infant car seat.