Infant toys and novelties using a plurality of tags

• US 20050170742A1
• Filed: 01/31/2005
• Published: 08/04/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Paul Oestreicher
• Original Assignee: Paul Oestreicher
• Inventors: Oestreicher, Paul
• Granted Patent: US 8,137,150 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 446/227
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 33/006 Infant exercisers, e.g. for attachment to a crib
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 446/901 Detachably adhesive

Abstract

An infant toy is disclosed generally comprising a core section and a plurality of tags interconnected about the core section substantially forming the toy. The tags may be different lengths, widths, and colors, and may have different designs printed thereon, in order to further stimulate the infant. In certain embodiments, the tags are fabric loops, and in some embodiments, the toy has a handle member or a connector for attaching the toy to an accessory, such as car keys or a zipper pull. In some embodiments, the tags are arranged in an annular fashion such that they can be worn on the wrist or in the hair.

Claims

1. A toy, comprising:

a core section;

a plurality of tags interconnected about said core section;

wherein each of said tags includes

an elongated strip of fabric;

a width and a thickness, wherein the thickness is significantly smaller than the width; and

a first end and a second end, wherein said first and second ends are connected at said core section so that said strip of fabric comprises a loop;

wherein said loops extend outwardly from said core section in a plurality of planes;

wherein each of said loops extends out from said core section; and

wherein the first and second ends of said plurality of tags are sewn together, such that said core section comprises the plurality of the first and second ends of said plurality of tags.

2. The toy of claim 1, wherein the color of at least one of said tags is different than the color of at least one other of said tags.

3. The toy of claim 1, wherein the length of at least one of said tags is different than the length of at least one other of said tags.

4. The toy of claim 1, further comprising a handle member connected to said core section.

5. The toy of claim 1, further comprising a connector for attaching the toy to an accessory.

6. The toy of claim 1, wherein the toy comprises a ball.

7. The toy of claim 1, wherein the toy comprises a rattle.

8. The toy of claim 1, wherein the toy comprises a keychain.

9. A toy, comprising:

a core section having a maximum diameter;

a plurality of tags interconnected about said core section;

wherein each of said tags comprises an elongated piece of fabric;

wherein each of said tags has a length, the length being larger than the maximum diameter of said core section;

wherein each of said tags has a width and a thickness, the width being substantially larger than the thickness; and

wherein said plurality of tags extend outwardly from said core section in a plurality of planes.

10. The toy of claim 9, wherein:

each of said pieces of fabric includes a first end and a second end; and

said first and second ends are connected at said core section, such that said tag comprises a loop.

11. The toy of claim 9, wherein:

each of said tags extends out less than about three inches from said core section; and

the width of each of said tags is less than two inches.

12. The toy of claim 9, wherein:

each of said tags has an inner end and an outer end; and

the inner ends of said plurality of tags are sewn together, such that said core section comprises the plurality of the inner ends of said plurality of tags.

13. The toy of claim 9, wherein:

each of said tags has an inner end and an outer end;

said core section comprises a substantially spherical body; and

the inner ends of said plurality of tags are affixed to said body.

14. The toy of claim 9, wherein the color of at least one of said tags is different than the color of at least one other of said tags.

15. The toy of claim 9, wherein the length of at least one of said tags is different than the length of at least one other of said tags.

16. The toy of claim 9, further comprising a handle member connected to said core section.

17. The toy of claim 9, further comprising a connector for attaching the toy to an accessory.

18. A toy, comprising:

a core section having a maximum diameter;

a plurality of strips connected to said core section;

wherein each of said strips comprises an elongated piece of pliable material;

wherein each of said strips has a length, the length being larger than the maximum diameter of said core section;

wherein each of said strips has a width and a thickness, the width being substantially larger than the thickness; and

wherein said plurality of tags extend outwardly from said core section in a plurality of planes.

19. The toy of claim 18, wherein each of said strips includes a cavity therein, further comprising a liquid disposed in said cavity.

20. The toy of claim 18, wherein each of said strips includes a cavity therein, further comprising a gel disposed in said cavity.

21. The toy of claim 18, wherein:

each of said strips extends out less than about three inches from said core section; and

the width of each of said strips is less than two inches.

22. The toy of claim 18, wherein:

each of said strips has an inner end and an outer end;

said core section comprises a substantially spherical body; and

the inner ends of said plurality of strips are affixed to said body.

23. The toy of claim 18, further comprising a handle member connected to said core section.

24. The toy of claim 18, further comprising a connector for attaching the toy to an accessory.

25. A toy, comprising:

an annular support member; and

a plurality of tags connected to said support member;

wherein each of said tags includes

an elongated strip of fabric;

a width and a thickness, wherein the thickness is significantly smaller than the width; and

wherein each of said tags extends out from said annular support member.

26. The toy of claim 25, wherein:

each of said strips of fabric includes a first end and a second end; and

said first and second ends are connected at said annular support member so that said strip of fabric comprises a loop.

27. The toy of claim 25, wherein said annular support member comprises a flexible band.

28. The toy of claim 25, wherein the color of at least one of said tags is different than the color of at least one other of said tags.

29. The toy of claim 25, wherein the length of at least one of said tags is different than the length of at least one other of said tags.

30. The toy of claim 25, wherein the toy comprises a bracelet.

31. The toy of claim 25, wherein the toy comprises a scrunchie.