Toy with Internal Water Bladder and Drinking Mechanism

Abstract

A toy configured to enable hydration is provided. The toy includes a body that defines an internal cavity; a first arm and a second arm extending outwardly from the body, the first arm defining an arm cavity extending from the internal cavity to a distal end opening of the first arm; a bladder disposed within the internal cavity; and a straw having first and second ends, the first end of the straw in fluid communication with the bladder, the straw extending from the bladder through the arm cavity, and the second end of the straw extending through the distal end opening of the first arm.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 102,618, filed on Jan. 13, 2015, and entitled “Toy With Internal Water Bladder and Drinking Mechanism,” the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present disclosure is directed generally to a device for promoting increased fluid consumption, and, more specifically, to a toy with an internal water bladder and drinking mechanism.BACKGROUND[0003]Dehydration is a serious medical condition caused by excessive loss of water, usually due to illness or physical activity. Excessive loss of water means, effectively, that for a given time period the amount of water lost from the individual exceeds the amount of water ingested by the individual. Dehydration can result in mild symptoms like decreased frequency of urination, lack of tears, lethargy, and irritability. Serious dehydration can result in heat exhausti...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is an apparatus and system that encourages children to drink liquids and prevents dehydration. It includes a toy with a water bladder and a drinking apparatus that allows children to easily access and consume the water stored inside. This invention provides a convenient solution to ensure hydration even when there is no readily available water source.

Problems solved by technology

Dehydration can result in mild symptoms like decreased frequency of urination, lack of tears, lethargy, and irritability.

Serious dehydration can result in heat exhaustion and heat stroke, among other symptoms.

Children are especially susceptible to dehydration because they tend to be very active, including outdoors in sunlight and higher temperatures.

This can be particularly difficult for children who will be disinterested in drinking when they are sick, and too distracted to drink when they're playing or otherwise physically active.

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