WEARABLE EDUCATIONAL TOY
Disclosed is a novel wearable toy. The toy includes a band with a first end and a second end and at least one fastener for joining the first end with the second end to form a cylindrical shape to sit around a human wrist. A compartment is coupled to the band, the compartment defining an inner chamber with at least one side and a movable lid disposed on lid of the side, the lid moveable from a closed position to an open position to expose the inner chamber. A set of items all related by a theme, each of the items individually attached by a flexible strip, such as a ribbon, to the inner chamber and the set of items all sized to fit inside the inner chamber when the lid is in the closed position. In one example the band and the ribbons are made from washable fabric.
This application is based upon and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/615,023 filed on Mar. 23, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention generally relates to the field of children's toys, and more particularly relates to a wearable educational toy to teach textures, shapes, numbers, letters, sounds, colors, animals, food, tools, and other items to children.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThere are a number of educational toys that attempt to engage a child's interest and to teach the child any of a variety of concepts by virtue of the child's play with the toy. Young children are known to throw or drop toys. Toys often get dirty from being on the ground and pick up dirt and germs. Toy with multiple parts such as shapes and letters are often separated from the toy when in use, storage, or transport. Also children often want to put toys in their months during play.
Moreover, children with neurological disorders such as ADD (attention deficit disorder), ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) often have difficulty amusing themselves on their own.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAn educational activity toy developed by to address the problems outlined above. The educational toy, is known by the brand name “Wristables™.” The Wristables™ toy is designed to permit any child to wear the toy. Wearing the Wristables™ toy any child can educate themselves on colors, shapes, textures, letters, numbers, animals, foods, and countless other subjects.
Wristables™ toys are wearable, washable, teachable and attachable for you and your child to transport anywhere. Wristables™ toys easily, comfortably Velcro® strap on a child's wrist and on lid of each Velcro® strap is themed “party in a box”. In one example, each Wristables™ toy is based on a unique theme, such as but not limited to farm animals, picnic, hospital, tools, etc. All the objects relating to a specific theme are tucked inside that come out of the “box” for the child to enjoy learning and playing activity experience. Anywhere, you need to go, Wristables™ toys goes along and a toy is never forgotten.
A wearable toy in one example includes a band with a first end and a second end and at least one fastener for joining the first end with the second end to form a cylindrical shape to sit around a human wrist. A compartment is coupled to the band, the compartment defining an inner chamber with at least one side and a movable lid disposed on lid of the side, the lid moveable from a closed position to an open position to expose the inner chamber. A set of items all related by a theme, each of the items individually attached by a flexible strip, such as a ribbon, to the inner chamber and the set of items all sized to fit inside the inner chamber when the lid is in the closed position. In one example the band and the ribbons made from washable fabric. The set of items include at least one of various shapes, various sizes, various colors, various textures and various scents, alphabetical letters and numbers.
The accompanying figures where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various embodiments and to explain various principles and advantages all in accordance with the present invention, in which:
As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure and function. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting; but rather, to provide an understandable description of the invention.
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Various embodiments of the present invention are advantageous over other toys. The Wristables™ toy permits any child, even children with neurological disorders such as ADD. ADHD, OCD and ODD to amuse themselves, ignite their senses, sight, touch and creativity on their own. Wristables is a toy designed for any child to not only own, but to wear as his own and truly call his own. A child can begin to educate themselves on colors, shapes, textures, letters, numbers, animals, foods and countless other subjects.
Wearing the Wristables™ toy any child can educate themselves on colors, shapes, textures, letters, numbers, animals, foods and countless other subjects. Wristables™ toys are wearable, washable, teachable and attachable for you and your child to transport anywhere. Wristables™ toys easily, comfortably Velcro® strap on a child's wrist and on lid of each Velcro® is themed “party in a box”. Each theme has objects relating to it tucked inside that come out of the “box” for the child to enjoy a learning and play activity experience. Anywhere, you need to go, Wristables™ toys goes along and a toy is never forgotten.
The terms “a” or “an”, as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term plurality, as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term another, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms including and/or having, as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term coupled, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.
As can be seen from the above discussion, one or more embodiments of the present invention are advantageous over conventional storage devices for motorized vehicles. For example, the storage device of one or more embodiments provides a secure storage device that replaces the rear seat of a motorcycle when removed, thereby providing additional storage for the rider. The storage device is secured to the rear seat area by one or more plates that make unauthorized removal very difficult, if not impossible.
Although specific embodiments of the invention have been disclosed, those having ordinary skill in the art will understand that changes can be made to the specific embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is not to be restricted, therefore, to the specific embodiments, and it is intended that the appended claims cover any and all such applications, modifications, and embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A toy comprising:
- a band with a first end and a second end and at least one fastener for joining the first end with the second end to form a cylindrical shape;
- a compartment coupled to the band, the compartment defining an inner chamber with at least one side and a movable lid rotatably coupled to the one side, the lid moveable from a closed position to an open position to expose the inner chamber; and
- a set of items all related by a theme, each of the items individually attached by a flexible strip to the inner chamber and the set of items all sized to fit inside the inner chamber when the lid is in the closed position.
2. The toy of claim 1, where in the band is sized to form a cylindrical shape size to fit around a human wrist.
3. The toy of claim 1, where in the band and the flexible strip are made from a washable fabric.
4. The toy of claim 2, where in the set of items include at least one of various shapes, various sizes, various colors, various textures and various scents.
5. The toy of claim 2, where in the set of items include at least one of letters and numbers.
6. The toy of claim 4, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a picnic basket and the set of items are different food items.
7. The toy of claim 4, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a barn and the set of items are different at least one of farm animals and farm items.
8. The toy of claim 4, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a tool box and the set of items are different tools.
9. The toy of claim 4, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a firehouse and the set of items are different firefighting related items.
10. The toy of claim 4, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of an airport and the set of items are different airport related items.
11. The toy of claim 4, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a hospital and the set of items are different hospital related items.
12. A wearable toy comprising:
- a wrist band with a first end and a second end and at least one fastener for joining the first end with the second end to form a substantially cylindrical shape;
- a compartment coupled to the band, the compartment defining at least one inner chamber formed from at least one side;
- a lid rotatably coupled the one side, the lid moveable from a closed position to an open position to expose the inner chamber; and
- a set of items all related by a common subject matter, each of the items individually attached by a flexible strip to the inner chamber and the set of items all sized to fit inside the inner chamber when the lid is in the closed position.
13. The toy of claim 12, where in the set of items include at least one of various shapes, various sizes, various colors, various textures, various scents, alphabetical letters and numbers.
14. The toy of claim 12, wherein lid includes an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface including a one or more items related by the common subject matter with the set of items.
15. The toy of claim 13, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a picnic basket and the set of items are different food items.
16. The toy of claim 3, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a barn and the set of items are different at least one of farm animals and farm items.
17. The toy of claim 13, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a tool box and the set of items are different tools.
18. The toy of claim 13, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a firehouse and the set of items are different firefighting related items.
19. The toy of claim 13, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of an airport and the set of items are different airport related items.
20. The toy of claim 13, where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a hospital and the set of items are different hospital related items.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 25, 2013
Publication Date: Sep 26, 2013
Inventor: Laurie ROSE (Millington, NJ)
Application Number: 13/849,854
International Classification: A63H 33/00 (20060101);