ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,434,165, issued on Oct. 7, was assigned to Chasing Haven LLC (Prarieville, La.).

"DIY memorial plushy kit system and method" was invented by Mackenzie Freitas (Prairieville, La.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A DIY memorial plushy kit system and method for memorializing a deceased loved one is provided. The kit system containing a plushy stuffed animal, a customizable plushy accessory comprising a removable protective paper liner covering a heat activated permanent double-sided adhesive on an accessory front surface of the customizable plushy accessory, a personalization template substantially formed to a shape of the customizable plushy ...