Abstract:
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.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION  
       [0001]    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 INVENTION  
       [0002]    The present invention generally relates to the field of children&#39;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 INVENTION 
       [0003]    There are a number of educational toys that attempt to engage a child&#39;s interest and to teach the child any of a variety of concepts by virtue of the child&#39;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. 
         [0004]    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 INVENTION 
       [0005]    An 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. 
         [0006]    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&#39;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. 
         [0007]    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. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]    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: 
           [0009]      FIG. 1  is a front top view of an example barn theme Wristables™ toy being worn on a wrist; 
           [0010]      FIG. 2  is a right-hand view of an example barn theme Wristables™ toy of  FIG. 1  with the band lying flat and illustrating an example fastener; 
           [0011]      FIG. 3  is a left-hand view of an example barn theme Wristables™ toy of  FIG. 1  with the band lying flat and illustrating an example fastener; 
           [0012]      FIG. 4  is a side view of an example barn theme Wristables™ toy of  FIG. 1  with the band lying flat and illustrating the wall of the barn and barn door; 
           [0013]      FIG. 5  is a front top view of an example barn theme Wristables™ toy being worn on a wrist of  FIG. 1  with the lid open and set of themed items out of the inner chamber; 
           [0014]      FIG. 6  is a top view of the example barn theme items in  FIG. 5  of the Wristables™ toy; 
           [0015]      FIG. 7  is a front top view of an example picnic theme Wristables™ toy being worn on a wrist; 
           [0016]      FIG. 8  is a right-hand view of an example picnic theme Wristables™ toy of  FIG. 7  with the band lying flat and illustrating an example fastener; 
           [0017]      FIG. 9  is a left-hand view of an example picnic theme Wristables™ toy of  FIG. 7  with the band lying flat and illustrating an example fastener; 
           [0018]      FIG. 10  is a front top view of an example picnic theme Wristables™ toy being worn on a wrist of  FIG. 7  with the lid open and set of themed items out of the inner chamber; 
           [0019]      FIG. 11  is a top view of the example picnic theme items in  FIG. 5  of the Wristables™ toy; 
           [0020]      FIG. 12  is a front perspective view of an example tool box theme Wristables™ toy; and 
           [0021]      FIG. 13  is a front perspective view of an example tool box theme Wristables™ toy being worn with the lid open and set of themed items out of the inner chamber. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0022]    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. 
       Example Barn Theme in FIGS. 1-6 
       [0023]      FIG. 1  is a front top view of an example barn theme Wristables™ toy  150  being worn on a wrist  102 . The barn theme Wristables™ toy  150  has a lid  160  with an outer surface  161  and a side  152  and barn door  153  which operates as a fastener, such as, Velco® latch. All of these components are securely fastened to a band  190  formed to wrap around a user&#39;s wrist  102 . The band forms generally a cylindrical shape a shown. It is important to note in other examples the band can be sized to go around the child&#39;s chest, child&#39;s leg, or around a play bar on a car seat or stroller. All of the components of the Wristables™ toy  150  are fabricated from any material natural, man-made/synthetic, or a combination of both. In one example, the material is washable. The dyes in the material are selected to be compatible and safe with small children. 
         [0024]      FIG. 2  is a right-hand view and  FIG. 3  a left-hand view and  FIG. 4  a side view of the example barn theme Wristables™ toy  150  of  FIG. 1  with the band  190  lying flat and illustrating an example fastener  192 ,  194 . The underside  196  of the band  190  would typically include other fasteners (not shown). For example if fasteners are Velcro® fasteners, a corresponding portion would be attached to the underside  196 . In other examples, the fasteners  192 ,  194  may include snaps, buttons, zippers, hooks, or a combination thereof. 
         [0025]      FIG. 5  is a front top view of the example barn theme Wristables™ toy  150  being worn on the user&#39;s wrist  102  of  FIG. 1  with the lid  160  open and set of themed items  171 - 175  out of compartment or the inner chamber  170 .  FIG. 6  is a top view of the example barn theme items in  FIG. 5  of the Wristables™ toy. In this example barn theme Wristables™ toy  150  the themed items are animals typically found in a barn for example, a cow formed on circular shape  171 , a horse formed on rectangular shape  172 , a pig formed on an oval shape  173 , a chicken formed on a triangular shape  174 , and a sheep formed on a square shape  175 . Each of the themed items  171 - 175  are sized to all fit into the compartment  170  and firmly secured thereto by a narrow piece of cloth, flexible strip, or ribbons  181 - 185  as shown. The number of themed items can be any number and the number five themed items are examples only. Ribbons  181 - 185  may be made out of any natural material, manmade material, or a combination of both. The term “themed items” means any items related to each other by a dominate or central topic, idea, gist, motif, subject matter. In one example the themed items are relate to the compartment in which they are stored. Example of themes that would have themed items would be a barn with barn animals, a picnic basket with food (shown in  FIGS. 7-11 ), a tool box with tools (shown in  FIGS. 12-13 ), a spaceships with astronauts, a firehouse or fire truck with firefighting equipment, a hospital with hospital equipment, a hair salon with salon items, an aquarium with aquarium items, a pet store with pets, an airport with airport related items, and other items related to each other. Moreover, themed items may be formed in the shape of or made into a wide variety and limitless variations of shapes including but not limited to numbers, letters, geometric shapes, colors and textures. In one example as shown in  FIG. 5 , an anchoring pad  187  is used to firmly attach all ribbons  181 - 185  holding the themed items  171 - 175  as shown. The anchoring pad  187  can be fastened to the compartment  170  using fastener  188  shown in  FIG. 5 . In one example fastener  188  may include Velcro® fasteners, snaps, buttons, zippers, hooks, or a combination thereof. 
         [0026]    Continuing with reference to  FIG. 6 , an additional optional set of themed items  164  is disposed on an inner surface or underside  162  of the lid  160 . In this example the additional optional set of themed items include milk, yarn, ham, eggs, horse shoe which are related to themed items  171 - 175  out of the inner chamber  170 . For example the milk is related to the cow  171  and the egg related to the chicken  174 . 
       Example Picnic Theme in FIGS. 7-11 
       [0027]    It is important to note that all the description for the example barn theme Wristables™ toy  150  described above and illustrated in  FIGS. 1-6  will now be applied to an example picnic theme Wristables™ toy  750 .  FIG. 7  is a front top view of an example picnic theme Wristables™ toy  750  being worn on a wrist a wrist  702 . The picnic theme Wristables™ toy  750  has a lid  760  with an outer surface  761  and a side  752  and picnic clasp  753 . All of these components are securely fastened to a band  790  formed to wrap around a user&#39;s wrist  702 . The band forms generally a cylindrical shape a shown. 
         [0028]      FIG. 8  is a right-hand view and  FIG. 9  a left-hand view example picnic theme Wristables™ toy  750  of  FIG. 7  with the band  790  lying flat and illustrating an example fastener  792 ,  794 . The underside  796  of the band  790  would typically include other fasteners (not shown). 
         [0029]      FIG. 10  is a front top view of the example picnic theme Wristables™ toy  750  being worn on the user&#39;s wrist  702  of  FIG. 7  with the lid  760  open and set of themed items  771 - 775  out of a compartment or the inner chamber  770 .  FIG. 11  is a top view of the example picnic theme items in  FIG. 7  of the Wristables™ toy. In this example picnic theme Wristables™ toy  750  the themed items are foods typically found in a picnic for example, a yellow banana shape with the letter “B”  771 , an orange carrot shape with the letter “C”  772 , a tan donut shape with the letter “D”  773 , a white egg shape with the letter “E”  774 , and a red apple shape with the letter “A”  775 . Each of the themed items  771 - 775  are sized to all fit into the compartment  770  and firmly secured thereto by ribbons  781 - 785  as shown. The number of themed items can be any number and the number five themed items are examples only. In one example, an anchoring pad  787  is used to firmly attach all flexible strips or ribbons  781 - 785  holding the themed items  771 - 775  as shown. The anchoring pad  787  can be fastened to the compartment  770  using fastener  788 . 
         [0030]    Continuing with reference to  FIG. 10 , an additional optional set of themed items  764  is disposed on an inner surface or underside  762  of the lid  760 . In this example the additional optional set of themed items include pie, cake, egg, donut, a glass of juice which are related to themed items  771 - 775  out of the inner chamber  770 . 
       Example Tool Box Theme in FIG. 12-13 
       [0031]    It is important to note that all the description for the example barn theme Wristables™ toy  150  described above and illustrated in  FIGS. 1-6  and the example picnic theme Wristables™ toy  750  will now be applied to an example tool box theme Wristables™ toy  1250 .  FIG. 12  is a perspective view of an example tool box theme Wristables™ toy  1250 . The tool box theme Wristables™ toy  1250  has a lid  1260  and a side  1252  and tool box clasp  1253 . All of these components are securely fastened to a band  1290  formed to wrap around a user&#39;s wrist (not showed). The band forms generally a cylindrical shape a shown. 
         [0032]      FIG. 13  is a front perspective view of the example picnic theme Wristables™ toy  1250  of  FIG. 12  with the lid  1260  open and set of themed items  1271 - 1274  out of the inner chamber  1270 . In this example picnic theme Wristables™ toy  750  the themed items are tools typically found in a tool box for example, a saw  1271 , an screw driver  1272 , a wrench  1273 , and a hammer  1274 . Each of the themed items  1271 - 1274  are sized to all fit into ae compartment or inner chamber  1270  and firmly secured thereto by ribbons  1281 - 1284  as shown. The number of themed items can be any number and the number five themed items are examples only. In one example, an anchoring pad  1287  is used to firmly attach all ribbons  1281 - 1284  holding the themed items  1271 - 1274  as shown. The anchoring pad  1287  can be fastened to the compartment  1270  using fastener  1288 . 
       NON-LIMITING EXAMPLES  
       [0033]    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. 
         [0034]    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&#39;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. 
         [0035]    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. 
         [0036]    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. 
         [0037]    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.