posted on 7/19/2006, patent issued on 9/6/2005
This innocuous teddy bear can be "unnoticeably placed near a child's bed" where it can then impart prerecorded "affirmations, self-hypnotic suggestions, or subliminal instructions" while the child is in "the subconscious state of sleep." It's perfect for the busy-body parent who doesn't have the time for traditional brainwashing methods.
Source: http://www.patentlysilly.com/patent.php?patID=6940432