A gratuity receiving assembly for receiving and acknowledging tips includes a housing, which defines an interior space. A slot is positioned in the housing. An audio module is engaged to the housing, is positioned in the interior space, and can broadcast an acknowledgement. A sensor is engaged to the housing, is positioned in the interior space, proximate to the slot, and can detect insertion of a tip through the slot into the interior space. The sensor is communicatively engaged to the audio module so that the sensor is enabled to signal the audio module upon insertion of the tip through the slot. The audio module thus broadcasts the acknowledgement upon receipt of the tip.

An interactive toy system is shown and described. The toy system can include a container forming a receptacle and having a top opening and a carriage. The carriage is disposed in the receptacle and rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The carriage has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The first receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the first position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the second position. The second receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the second position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the first position. The toy system can include a fog system configured to generate fog within the container. The fog obfuscating the first receiving space.

A combination toy and tent includes a toy having a body portion defining therein a cavity, and a head portion coupled to the body portion. The head portion and the body portion together represent a character. A tent is transformable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, the tent being positionable within the cavity in the body portion when in the folded configuration.

A holder for a container, the holder comprised of a perimeter, wherein said perimeter defines an interior space, and wherein the interior space is comprised of a container holding portion and an attachment housing portion, wherein the container holding portion includes a cavity conforming to the container, wherein the container is retained in the holder in a non-removable manner, and wherein the container includes a cap portion and the cap portion is not covered by the holder, and wherein the attachment housing portion is comprised of a means to attach the holder to an external object.

A travel pillow has an integral head portion that can be positioned behind the head of the traveler during use. The travel pillow incorporates a charging station in one of the forwardly extending arms and a stress reliever in the opposing arm. A Bluetooth™ audio system is included to pair with selected electronic devices to enhance the entertainment of the traveler. The pillow also includes a central opening, corresponding for positioning the traveler's neck, which receives a removable snack bowl and lid, held in place within the central opening by a releasable closure device on the opposing arms of the travel pillow. The lid can be formed to receive an electronic device, such as a cell phone or a digital device generating sound received by the audio system. The head portion can be formed as an animal head with the stress reliever being the tail of the animal.

An interactive toy system is shown and described. The toy system can include a container forming a receptacle and having a top opening and a carriage. The carriage is disposed in the receptacle and rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The carriage has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The first receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the first position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the second position. The second receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the second position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the first position. The toy system can include a fog system configured to generate fog within the container. The fog obfuscating the first receiving space.

A medicine dispenser apparatus provided in the form of a cup defining an interior volume for dispensing medicine, the outer circumferential surface having structural components configured in a toy-like figure appearance for children to associate medicine in a positive manner and alleviate negative connotations of dispensing medicine.

A plush children's lounge is provided. The lounge includes a sidewall connected to a base. The lounge is convertible between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a fastener is provided. When the fastener is connected, the lounge defines a closed configuration having a reduced length and suitable for portability. Backpack straps are provided so that the lounge can be carried on the back. The sidewall is resilient such that the lounge springs into the open configuration when the fastener is released. When in the open configuration, a child can recline inside the lounge. Scallops in the sidewall serve as a headrest for the lounger and a plush toy head with eyes is connected to the lounge such that the child can see the plush toy while lying in the lounge. The lounge further includes arms and legs that resemble an animal or other creature.

A toy bank has a toy bank body having a coin slot. The bank also has an elastic material covering a portion of the toy bank body. The toy bank body is constructed such that the elastic material distends upon insertion of sufficient coins into the coin slot.

The present invention is generally related to dolls, and in particular, a doll having a costume element such that the doll can change into different characters using the costume element. The doll may have body with a torso and at least one appendage. The doll also may have at least one from the group consisting of the torso and the at least one appendage that defines a cavity and a costume element that is storable within the cavity. At least a portion of the costume element is configured to engage at least a portion of the body of the doll. The costume element may be any design including a tail, wings, an outfit, pants, a shirt, a head piece, a swimsuit, a jacket, or any other type of costume.