Device for the prevention of thumb sucking

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-08
SMITH MICHELLE
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[0010] Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a thumb sucking

Problems solved by technology

Thumb sucking and finger sucking are unsightly and unhealthy habits frequently adopted by children.
In addition to being unsightly, thumb sucking also can have side effects deleterious to a person's health.
When a thumb sucking problem persists through the arrival of permanent teeth, the result is crooked teeth which can be overcome only by expensive and time-consuming orthodontic treatment, e.g. braces.
Persistent thumb sucking at this stage also can abrade the skin on the thumb, leading to infection.
Moreover, thumb sucking can produce emotional discomfort if the child is teased by his or her peers or scolded by adults

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[0017] Turning now to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the device for preventing thumb sucking is shown. The device generally comprises a glove-type enclosure 1 for the hand 2 which covers the palm and the back of the hand 2. The glove 1 includes a first opening 3 for insertion of the hand 2, as well as a second opening 4 which permits exiting of the four fingers 5. A thumb cover portion 6 is integrally attached to the glove 1 which completely covers the thumb. Thus, the only portions of the hand 2 which are covered by the device are the palm, the back of the hand, and the thumb. Preferably, the device is attached to the hand by a cord or ribbon 7 passed through a passageway 8 formed into the fabric, such that the device may not be easily removed by the child.

[0018] Importantly, the fabric used for the device should be of a design which is appealing to small children. Examples of such fabric may include a multi-color pattern, cartoon characters, action figure characters, or other ...

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A device for preventing thumb sucking is provided, comprising a glove worn on a hand, wherein the glove includes a first opening for insertion of the hand, a second opening opposite the first opening for permitting uncovered use of the four fingers of the hand; a thumb covering portion for completely covering the thumb of the hand while the glove is worn on the hand; and a fastening device adjacent to the first opening for preventing removal of the glove from the hand; wherein the glove is constructed from a material containing one or more designs which are attractive to a child wearing the glove.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] I. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to devices used to prevent thumb-sucking, and more particularly to such devices which cover the thumb in the form of a glove or mitten on the hand. [0003] II. Background and Prior Art [0004] Thumb sucking and finger sucking are unsightly and unhealthy habits frequently adopted by children. Although these habits are extensions of the child's innate desire to suck, some children carry the habit well beyond the age when the child is weaned from breast or bottle-feeding. Except where the context of usage indicates otherwise, the term “thumb sucking” is hereafter used to denote sucking one's thumb, index finger, or any other manual digit. [0005] In addition to being unsightly, thumb sucking also can have side effects deleterious to a person's health. For instance, any dirt or germs on the thumb sucker's hands becomes ingested into the body. When thumb sucking persists as the child ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/08
CPCA61F5/50
Inventor SMITH, MICHELLE
Owner SMITH MICHELLE
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