Abstract: The doll history software is a computer program and system that implements a computerized method for interactive retail sale of a stuffed toy to a customer. The customer participates in interactive activities including inputting information relating to the stuffed toy, inputting the customer's personal identifying information, inputting information relating to a designated recipient for the stuffed toy. Additionally, the customer has her picture taken and interacts with a simulated handprint and footprint scanning operation that gives the effect that the hands and feet of the stuffed toy are being scanned for printing. A personalized memento is printed for the customer. The personalized memento may be in the form of a newspaper or newsletter front page bearing the photo of the customer, or of a birth certificate bearing hand and foot prints of the stuffed toy. Additionally, a memento in the form of a message medallion may be created.

Abstract: The message pocket on a doll is a transparent pocket flap affixed to a doll or a stuffed toy. A personalized message medallion, with a message or greeting printed thereon, is inserted into the pocket. The pocket and medallion may be of any shape and located anywhere on a doll or stuffed toy, although the preferred embodiment is a heart-shaped pocket and medallion located on a doll's chest. The medallion is a stiff card or fabric having a message or greeting on a front surface. The medallion may be a stiff paper or card stock, and may be part of a standard sized sheet of paper or card stock with perforations allowing the medallion to be separated from the sheet. Additionally, the medallion may be attached to a ribbon, chain, or the like so that a child can wear the medallion around her neck.

Abstract: A method for coating surgical fibers and surgical braids employing dual capillaries (10) in series. After the fiber (50) or braid is initially coated with a t-guide capillary (16), the fiber (50) or braid is dried using forced air within an enclosure (66) and then coated a second time by the second capillary (14), a v-guide capillary (52).