PLUSH TOY COMPUTER TABLET CARRIER

• US 20120309256A1
• Filed: 06/01/2012
• Published: 12/06/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Dean A. Theodore
• Original Assignee: Dean A. Theodore
• Inventors: Theodore, Dean A.
• Application Number:
  US13/486,489
• Publication Number:
  US 20120309256A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 446/72
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 3/003 specially adapted for a particular function not connected with dolls as electric lighting devices A63H3/006
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 3/02 made of fabrics or stuffed
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 3/04 with deformable framework
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/041 Allowing quick release of the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/00 Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles heads thereof F16M11/02 ; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20 ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 ; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/022 repositionable
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 2200/08 Foot or support base
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1628 Carrying enclosures containing additional elements, e.g. case for a laptop and a printer

Abstract

A plush toy tablet computer accessory is provided for storing and supporting a tablet computer. The plush toy tablet computer accessory includes a speaker system connectable to a tablet computer and a detachable carrying case for storing the tablet computer while not in use.

Claims

1. A plush toy tablet computer accessory for storing and supporting a tablet computer, comprising:

a plush toy filled with compressible stuffing;

a bendable internal frame within the plush toy, for selectively contorting of appendages of the plush toy; and

a carrying case removably attached to the plush toy.

2. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 1, wherein the bendable internal frame extends throughout the interior of the plush toy such that the appendages of the plush toy stay in place after being bent into different configurations.

3. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 2, wherein the appendages may be configured to hold and support a tablet computer adjacent to the plush toy.

4. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 3, wherein the bendable internal frame comprises either metal wire or a series of ball joints.

5. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 1, further comprising anti-skid material attached to an exterior of the plush toy.

6. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 5, wherein the anti-skid material is attached to a base of the plush toy.

7. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 5, wherein the anti-skid material is attached to the body of the plush toy such that the anti-skid material is substantially adjacent to the tablet computer while the tablet computer is supported by the plush toy so as to provide extra traction for the tablet computer against the plush toy.

8. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 1, further comprising a speaker system disposed within the plush toy.

9. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 8, wherein the speaker system comprises speakers connected to a circuit board powered by a battery source, and a connection to an external playback source.

10. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 9, wherein the plush toy resembles a fictional or fanciful character and the speakers are positioned adjacent to the face, feet, hands, body, or rear of the character.

11. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 9, wherein the connection to the external playback source can be wired or wireless.

12. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 1, wherein the carrying case is removably attached to the plush toy via snaps, hook and loop attachments, magnets, or clips, and is fitted with straps or handles so as to resemble a back pack, purse, satchel, or tote bag.

13. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 1, wherein the carrying case has one or more pockets with at least one pocket being substantially sized to fit a tablet computer.

14. A plush toy tablet computer accessory for storing and supporting a tablet computer, comprising:

a plush toy filled with compressible stuffing;

a bendable internal frame within the plush toy, for selectively contorting of appendages of the plush toy, wherein the bendable internal frame extends throughout the interior of the plush toy such that the appendages of the plush toy stay in place after being bent into different configurations;

a speaker system disposed within the plush toy; and

a carrying case removably attached to the plush toy.

15. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 14, wherein the appendages may be configured to hold and support a tablet computer adjacent to the plush toy and the bendable internal frame comprises either metal wire or a series of ball joints.

16. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 14, further comprising anti-skid material attached to an exterior of the plush toy at the base of the plush toy, and to the body of the plush toy such that the anti-ski material is substantially adjacent to the tablet computer while the tablet computer is supported by the plush toy so as to provide extra traction for the tablet computer against the plush toy.

17. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 14, wherein the plush toy resembles a fictional or fanciful character and the speaker system comprises speakers connected to a circuit board powered by a battery source and positioned adjacent to the face, feet, hands, body, or rear of the character, and a wired or wireless connection to an external playback source.

18. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 14, wherein the carrying case is removably attached to the plush toy via snaps, hook and loop attachments, magnets, or clips and is fitted with straps or handles so as to resemble a back pack, purse, satchel, or tote bag.

19. The plush toy tablet computer accessory of claim 14, wherein the carrying case has one or more pockets with at least one pocket being substantially sized to fit a tablet computer.

20. A plush toy tablet computer accessory for storing and supporting a tablet computer, comprising:

a plush toy in the shape of an animal filled with compressible stuffing;

a bendable internal frame within the plush toy for selectively contorting of appendages of the plush toy, wherein the bendable internal frame is composed of either metal wire or a series of ball joints;

anti-skid material attached to the exterior of the plush toy, wherein the anti-skid material is substantially adjacent to a base of the plush toy and to the tablet computer while the tablet computer is supported by the plush toy and gripped by the appendages plush toy;

a speaker system integral to the body of the plush toy, wherein the speaker system comprises speakers positioned in the feet, hands, face or body of the plush toy connected to a circuit board powered by a battery source, and a connection to a wired or wireless external playback source;

a carrying case removably attached to the plush toy via snaps, hook and loop attachments, magnets, or clips, wherein the carrying case is a backpack with shoulder straps and a handle; and

pockets in the plush toy and the carrying case, wherein at least one pocket in the carrying case is substantially sized to fit a tablet computer.