US4874340A — Combined amusement device and transport and stora…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 205 words

A combined amusement and storage device comprising: first and second members joined together along a central portion of said device, each of said members having inner and outer major surfaces with a flexible material disposed therebetween, said members for being folded relative to one another such that the respective inner major surfaces of said members are substantially in facing contact and for being unfolded relative to one another to expose the respective inner major surfaces of said members; each member having a first panel for overlapping a portion of the corresponding inner major surface to define a first pouch, a second panel for overlapping a portion of the first panel to define a second pouch and a third panel for overlapping a portion of the corresponding inner major surface which is not overlapped by the first panel and a portion of the first panel to conceal said first pouch; and a three dimensional object attached to an outer major surface of the first member, such that when the first and second members are unfolded and their respective inner major surfaces positioned face down, the second member provides a cushioned headrest adjacent to the three dimensional object on the outer major surface of the first member.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 205 words

A combined amusement and storage device comprising: first and second members joined together along a central portion of said device, each of said members having inner and outer major surfaces with a flexible material disposed therebetween, said members for being folded relative to one another such that the respective inner major surfaces of said members are substantially in facing contact and for being unfolded relative to one another to expose the respective inner major surfaces of said members; each member having a first panel for overlapping a portion of the corresponding inner major surface to define a first pouch, a second panel for overlapping a portion of the first panel to define a second pouch and a third panel for overlapping a portion of the corresponding inner major surface which is not overlapped by the first panel and a portion of the first panel to conceal said first pouch; and a three dimensional object attached to an outer major surface of the first member, such that when the first and second members are unfolded and their respective inner major surfaces positioned face down, the second member provides a cushioned headrest adjacent to the three dimensional object on the outer major surface of the first member.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 42 words

The device according to claim 1 further including securing means positioned at selected locations along the respective distal edges of the first and second members to hold the respective distal edges in contact when the first and second members are folded together.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 17 words

The device according to claim 2 wherein said three dimensional object is comprised of a stuffed toy.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 42 words

The device according to claim 3 wherein said toy has head and torso portions, said toy being attached to the outer major surface of said first member along at least portions of the perimeter of the head and torso of the toy.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 27 words

The device according to claim 3 wherein said toy has attachment means disposed at selected locations thereon for allowing a user to attach articles to the toy.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 41 words

The device according to claim 5 further including an article of play clothing which is selectively attachable to said toy by said attachment means, said article of play clothing being detachable from the toy by moderate force exerted by the user.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 33 words

The device according to claim 5 wherein said toy has head and torso portions, said attachment means being positioned at selected locations along the perimeter of the head and torso of the toy.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 49 words

The device according to claim 2 further including a children's story imprinted on a fabric material which is removably attached to an inside portion of said device so that said fabric material is sandwiched between said first and second members when said first and second members are folded together.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 23 words

The device according to claim 8 wherein said fabric material is attached along one edge thereof to the central portion of said device.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 34 words

The device according to claim 2 further including handle means attached to one edge of the device adjacent to the central portion thereof to facilitate the manual engagement of said device by a user.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 73 words

The device according to claim 2 further including first and second loops disposed adjacent to a first edge of said first member and a third loop disposed adjacent to a second edge of said first member, opposite from said first edge, said first, second and third loops for receiving a plurality of straps therethrough to allow said device to be carried as a backpack when said first and second members are folded together.

Claim 13

Independent Claim 203 words

A device, comprising: first and second members having a central portion disposed therebetween for joining said first and second members, said first and second members being foldable along said central portion so that respective distal edges of the first and second members are substantially in contact to define a substantially closed configuration when said members are folded along said central portion, each of said members having opposite inner and outer major surfaces the respective inner major surfaces being in facing relationship when said members are folded along said central portion; a three dimensional object attached to the outer major surface of said first member, said three dimensional object being comprised of a stuffed toy having head and torso portions, said toy being attached to said outer major surface of said first member along at least portions of the perimeter of the head and torso portions of the stuffed toy, said toy having attachment means disposed at selected locations thereon for allowing the user to attach articles to the toy; and a children's story imprinted on fabric material, which is removably attached to said device so that said fabric material is sandwiched between the first and second members when the members are folded together.

Claim 14

Independent Claim 203 words

A device, comprising: first and second members having a central portion disposed therebetween for joining said first and second members, said first and second members being foldable along said central portion so that respective distal edges of the first and second members are substantially in contact to define a substantially closed configuration when said members are folded along said central portion, each of said members having opposite inner and outer major surfaces the respective inner major surfaces being in facing relationship when said members are folded along said central portion; a three dimensional object attached to the outer major surface of said first member, said three dimensional object being comprised of a stuffed toy having head and torso portions, said toy being attached to said outer major surface of said first member along at least portions of the perimeter of the head and torso portions of the stuffed toy, said toy having attachment means disposed at selected locations thereon for allowing the user to attach articles to the toy; and a children's story imprinted on fabric material, which is removably attached to said device so that said fabric material is sandwiched between the first and second members when the members are folded together.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 32 words

The device according to claim 12 further including handle means attached to one edge of said device adjacent to the central portion to facilitate manual engagement of the device by the user.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 67 words

The device according to claim 13 further including first and second loops disposed adjacent to a first edge of the first member and third loop disposed adjacent to a second edge of the first member, the first, second and third loops for receiving a plurality of straps therethrough to allow said device to be carried as a backpack when said first and second members are folded together.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 48 words

The device according to claim 14 further including securing means positioned at selected locations along the respective distal edges of the first and second members to hold the respective distal edges of the first and second members in contact when the first and second members are folded together.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 77 words

The device according to claim 15 wherein each of said members has a first panel overlapping a portion of the corresponding inner major surface to define a first pouch, a second panel overlapping a portion of the first panel to define a second pouch and a third panel overlapping a portion of the corresponding inner major surface which was not overlapped by the first panel and a portion of the first panel to conceal the first pouch.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1992-10-16	1993-04-17	1993-10-17	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1996-10-16	1997-04-17	1997-10-17	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2000-10-16	2001-04-17	2001-10-17	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Combined amusement device and transport and storage pack

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