Patents Assigned to Clifford W. Estes Company, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5890907
    Abstract: An educational doll, useful to teach toilet training to young children, dispenses measured portions of superhydrophobic sand into water, perhaps contained in a transparent commode, scaled to the size of the doll. The superhydrophobic sand collects on the bottom of the commode as a cohesive mass, simulating a bowel movement. The sand can be dyed brown to enhance the visual image imparted to the child. The commode can be equipped with a trap door to simulate flushing of the toilet. When the water is drained away, the sand will be dry because of its superhydrophobic property, thus, easy to handle and reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Clifford W. Estes Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David T. Minasian