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Musical religious doll and singing bible nightlight.
Inventors: Toni A. Liggitt
Patent Issued Sept. 28, 1999 Number US5957747

Patent Abstract

A doll in the likeness of The Lord Jesus clothed in a white silky robe, with a red silky sash and brown leather-like sandals. A heart shaped locket is attached to the chest of the doll at a point which approximates the location of the doll's heart. The locket includes a central portion which lies inside the doll body and flush with the chest of the doll, and a cover hingedly connected to the central portion where it is exposed. The cover of the locket is optionally padded and covered in the same material as the sash. The body of the doll is made of a soft and pliable material. Opening the locket cover reveals a picture (e.g., the intended user) and on the back of the locket cover is the inscription "Jesus Loves". Additionally, a switch is closed upon the opening of the cover and an audio mechanism located in central portion of the locket plays music such as the song "Jesus Loves Me". The doll in combination with a nightlight provides a similar effect. Upon closing of the locket or activating the a switch in the base of the lamp, the respective switches open and the audio mechanisms shuts off.