Patent Application
20250143522
The present application relates to an interactive infant device, and more particularly to an interactive toy configured to hold cleaning wipes available as both a disposable version or reusable version.
Sensory experiences are crucial for promoting infants' growth and development, according to child developmental research. Visual, tactile, and auditory experiences are forms of sensory stimulation, which are significant in forming brain connections, advancing cognitive development, honing motor abilities, and supporting social and emotional growth. Early learning environments that incorporate sensory experiences offer a holistic approach to fostering young children's entire development and well-being, laying the groundwork for their lifelong learning journey.
Any parent or caregiver may find changing a child's diaper difficult when the child is especially active or fussy. Due to their natural curiosity and short attention span, infants and toddlers are challenging to keep still during diaper changes. Because of this, parents frequently use distractions like toys or electronics, which can lead to a child's dependence on outside stimuli and hinder their natural development. Additionally, some children are more sensitive to touch and may feel discomfort when having their diaper changed, which can result in excessive movement.
Parents and caregivers frequently juggle multiple tasks when changing a child's diaper, such as keeping the child still, cleaning them, and getting rid of the soiled diaper and wipes. Accomplishing this outside the home can be complicated, as there is often a lack of room or resources. Overall, changing a child's diaper can be a trying experience for both the child and the caregiver, which can have an adverse effect on the child's well-being.
Although strides have been made, shortcomings remain. It is desired that a device be provided to be more interactive and stimulating for infants during diaper changes.
It is an object of the present application to provide a product that serves as an interactive toy for a child that also holds cleaning wipes. The product is an interactive educational, and entertaining version of traditional packaged baby wipes. The product is designed to keep babies occupied during changing by serving as an interactive toy. The product is featured in two basic styles consisting of a disposable version and a reusable versions. The product features tactile applications and features such as zippers, handles, and buckles that attract and occupy curious little minds. At the same time, the parent is busy with a diaper change or other duties.
Ultimately the invention may take many embodiments. In these ways, the present invention overcomes the disadvantages inherent in the prior art. The more important features have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and to ensure that the present contribution to the art is appreciated. Additional features will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.
Many objects of the present application will appear from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.
Before explaining at least one embodiment of the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the embodiments are not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The embodiments are capable of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the various purposes of the present design. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present application.
The novel features believed characteristic of the application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the application itself, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the embodiments and method of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the application to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the process of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the preferred embodiment are described below. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any such actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
In the specification, reference may be made to the spatial relationships between various components and to the spatial orientation of various aspects of components as the devices are depicted in the attached drawings. However, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art after a complete reading of the present application, the devices, members, apparatuses, etc. described herein may be positioned in any desired orientation. Thus, the use of terms to describe a spatial relationship between various components or to describe the spatial orientation of aspects of such components should be understood to describe a relative relationship between the components or a spatial orientation of aspects of such components, respectively, as the embodiments described herein may be oriented in any desired direction.
The embodiments and method will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the assembly may be presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless otherwise described.
Referring now to the Figures wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements in form and function throughout the several views. The following Figures describe embodiments of the present application and its associated features. With reference now to the Figures, embodiments of the present application are herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a”, “an”, and “the”, as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.
The Busy Wipes assembly of the present application is configured to be an interactive educational, and entertaining version of traditional packaged baby wipes. The product is designed to keep babies occupied during changing. It serves as an interactive toy that may be made readily available for the baby during changing. The Busy Wipes may be provided in at least two different versions, such as a disposable version and a reusable version. The product, in both versions, features tactile applications and features such as zippers, handles, and buckles that attract and occupy curious little minds while the parent is busy with a diaper change or other duties.
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Product 101 includes a main body 103 with external handles 105. Body 103 is configured to be made from various different materials. Ideally the material of choice and any associated contours or graphical indicia are such that are suitably attractive to infants. These along with the other elements of product one-on-one are configured to entertain and provide learning stimulus by exposing the infant to various different colors, shapes, sounds, and textures. As seen in
Further included are tactile applications 107 which may be located on body 103. Applications 107 may include raised and or textured portions of body 103. As seen in
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Product 201 includes a body 203, edge treatments 205, tactile applications 207, and a sensory device 211. Body 203 is similar to body 103 except wherein body 203 is configured to be disposable. An internal compartment within body 203 holds one or more baby wipes 99. The baby wipes are accessible through a central opening 204 and may be selectively closed and opened to restrict access. Product 201 includes edge treatments 205 which may be serrated packaging ends that extend out from body 203. This may occur at a seam formed in body 203. Treatments 205 may be made from the same or different material as body 203. Further included are tactile applications 207 which may also be raised and textured portions of body 203 similar to that of tactile applications 107. One or more sensory devices 209 may be included, such as a mirror 211 or other reflective applications. As seen in the drawings sensory devices 209 may also include tabs 213 that extend out from body 203 that are configured to allow an infant to lift a way a portion of body 203 to expose a visual or physical stimuli 215 underneath. This is seen predominantly within
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It should be understood that products 101/201 are multifunctional products for children and infants to provide particular packaging to baby wipes so as to enhance the educational and mental stimulus of the child during the diaper changing process. It is understood that the baby wipes may be used for other purposes besides changing of diapers, such as cleaning of one's face, cleaning messes, or wiping hands. These products are configured to be educational and aid in the enhancement of the child's development. Through busy wipes 101 and 201, an unlimited variation of elements, applications, and other treatments can be provided along the packaging to facilitate the purpose herein described.
The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the application may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. It is apparent that an application with significant advantages has been described and illustrated. Although the present application is shown in a limited number of forms, it is not limited to just these forms, but is amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
This application claims the benefit of an earlier filing date and right of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/597,213, filed 8 Nov. 2023, the contents of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63597213 | Nov 2023 | US |
