Patent Application
20180144648
The subject matter of the present disclosure generally relates to wrist ornamentation and more particularly to a band with readily attachable and detachable accessories.
Parents often times struggle with getting their child to listen to and obey instructions. Particularly, it can be difficult to instill in children a self-awareness of their behavior and to promote good behavior. Punishing for bad behavior can be ineffective and can only be reactive to past behavior. Positive reinforcement can be productive, but parents and caretakers are often left to provide incentives on an ad hoc basis, which varies with time and may not be effective in promoting ongoing good behavior. Particularly, training young children to utilize a toilet effectively (commonly referred to as “potty training”) presents a challenge to many parents.
The subject matter of the present disclosure is directed to overcoming, or at least reducing the effects of, one or more of the problems set forth above.
Disclosed is a wristband and accessories useful in reinforcing positive behavior in kids. The wrist band is accompanied by accessories that are attached thereto. For the purposes of this disclosure, the attached accessory may be referred to as a “Kudo” and the band itself referred to as a “Kudo Band.” Kudo bands provide a method to help children become better listeners through positive reinforcement. Parents become more aware of positive behavior, and in turn, provide positive reinforcement by using Kudos to incentivize children to behave better. Children naturally are drawn to positive reinforcement and better behavior often results, leaving parents at ease. Kudo Bands therefore promote a healthy family dynamic and the parent-child relationship is improved. Due to the design, Kudo accessories stay securely in place once attached. The construction of the accessory is designed in a way that is easily attached and detached from the bracelet. The material used is preferably non-abrasive and gentle.
Various attachment means for retention of the Kudos may be employed including clipping, clamping, hook and loop, glue, snaps, buttons, hole/cufflink, bead, loop and clasp etc. Further, the Kudo may be presented as a digital image on a digital display, such as that of a smart-watch or electronic ink display. A Kudo Band will typically hold three to five kudos.
The Kudo Band may be formed from a suitable material such as silicone, rubber, plastic, paper or wood. The Kudos may be used as an incentive. A sticker chart referred to as a “Kudo Banz” chart may be used for a child's wrist. The chart may be maintained separate from the Kudo Band, may be integrated as a part thereof, or may be an attachment therefore. It may be used to help provoke positive behavior in children by encouraging positive behavior and reminding the children of their current “standings” via the chart. Generally, a complete set will consist of a Kudo Band and a plurality of accompanying Kudos. When a child exhibits good behavior, they are rewarded with a Kudo that is placed on their band.
In an embodiment, the Kudo band holds three to five Kudo, though this number is exemplary and any desirable number of Kudos could be employed. Further, the Kudos may be removed safely from a wristband at 5 lbs. pressure. In some embodiments, the pressure required to remove a Kudo assists in preventing the Kudo from being removed and swallowed by a minor. Alternatively or in addition, a securement feature may be incorporated into the Kudo so that it can only be removed by an adult or someone with a corresponding unlocking device.
In use, the Kudos can incentivize adults, employees, students. It can also be a reminder, not just an incentive, of good behavior and therefore promote self-consciousness.
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In one embodiment, an Kudo Band sans any Kudos is provided to a child being potty trained. In response to the child successfully and correctly employing a toilet, the child is awarded with a Kudo, which is affixed to the Kudo Band.
The terms “bottom”, “below”, “top” and “above” as used herein do not necessarily indicate that a “bottom” component is below a “top” component, or that a component that is “below” is indeed “below” another component or that a component that is “above” is indeed “above” another component as such directions, components or both may be flipped, rotated, moved in space, placed in a diagonal orientation or position, placed horizontally or vertically, or similarly modified. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the terms “bottom”, “below”, “top” and “above” may be used herein for exemplary purposes only, to illustrate the relative positioning or placement of certain components, to indicate a first and a second component or to do both.
Although the disclosed subject matter has been described and illustrated with respect to embodiments thereof, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that features of the disclosed embodiments can be combined, rearranged, etc., to produce additional embodiments within the scope of the invention, and that various other changes, omissions, and additions may be made therein and thereto, without parting from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62425118 | Nov 2016 | US |
