Cathleen A Stanley

US Patent:

20070207698, Sep 6, 2007

Filed:

Mar 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/367283

Inventors:

Cathleen Stanley - Dayville CT, US

International Classification:

A63H 3/02

US Classification:

446369000

Abstract:

The invention is a personalized transitional item or toy, that can be a stuffed animal, to aid in the emotional transitions of children that are about to undergo a significant loss. It is a stuffed toy that has the capacity to store memorabilia in its interior. The toy itself will be plush and huggable and can be called the Healing Hearts Bear and function as both a practical toy and a holder for meaningful possessions. The cavity will be used to contain items of emotional significance to the child and will be selected and placed in the cavity by an adult or counselor and returned to the child, and can be used to aid child in undergoing the coming emotional transition such as death or loss of a loved one, or personal injury and illness.