Tactile and Sensory Pillow

Abstract

A tactile and sensory pillow structure having an integrated transparent window wherein the interior area contains filler material and a plurality of identifiable objects therein. The pillow can be utilized as a game wherein the user can grasp the pillow structure and manually manipulate the objects therein. There is a timer and a game card wherein the game card contains a list of objects corresponding with the identifiable objects held within the pillow structure. Users are tasked with locating the objects listed on the game card by manipulating the pillow so that said items are viewable through the transparent window. The practice of reading, touching, moving, remembering, locating and identifying the objects improves cognitive abilities, fine motor skills, concentration, memory, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, object identification, and color identification while strengthening hand muscles.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 907,165 filed on Nov. 21, 2013, entitled “I Spy Bag.” The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a sensory and tactile game device and method of using the same that provides a pillow apparatus with a transparent window, filler material disposed within the body of the pillow, and various identifiable objects disposed throughout the filler material. The present invention can be manually manipulated by the user to view the objects through the transparent window.[0004]Autism and autism spectrum disorder are general terms that are general terms that are used to describe a variety of developmental disorders that affect the brain. It is estimated that autism affects over 2 million individuals i...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a tactile and sensory pillow structure that can be used for improving memory or as a game. Its unique design can provide a sensory experience and promote relaxation, making it a great choice for those who want a more engaging and effective way to relax and develop their memory.

Problems solved by technology

While this device is helpful in the way of pillow maintenance, this does not disclose a tactile and sensory game apparatus and method of using the same that contains a pillow with various particular objects therein for a user, specifically a child, to identify.

This invention however, does not provide for a pillow apparatus with an interior space where various figures and objects can be held therein for the purpose of providing an interactive identification game for a child or user.

This device however, is meant for holding and transporting objects and is not meant to provide a child's game in the form of a soft pillow wherein the child can use his or her hands and fingers to move the objects and thus view the content of the pillow through a transparent window.

The above discussed pillow and bag apparatuses do not provide for a game that incorporates a tactile and sensory pillow structure having a transparent window and objects contained therein wherein the object of the game requires a user to manually manipulate the objects and direct them to the transparent window for viewing and identification thereof.

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