ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,343,651, issued on July 1.
"Multi-textured sensory development plush toy with integrated teething and pacifier features" was invented by Dane Burneson (Greenwood Village, Colo.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A multi-textured sensory development plush toy integrates teething functionality and optional pacifier features to provide comprehensive infant stimulation. The invention combines a plush toy body with specially engineered appendages featuring distinct textures including bumps, rings, smooth surfaces, and fuzzy materials. Each appendage incorporates medical-grade Liquid Silicone Rubber meeting stringent biocompatibility standards, wit...