First aid kit for role play and simulated bandage

Abstract

A kit for creating and healing a simulated wound includes a fabric patch that can be permeated by a liquid to become translucent. The patch includes an image simulating a wound, such as an incision, a scratch, or a scratch. Water is applied to the skin of a person. The patch is applied to the moist skin and soaked with water, making the fabric forming the patch translucent, thereby making the color of the user's skin at least partially visible through the patch. This produces an illusion, that is, the simulated wound image is an actual lesion. The kit also includes a simulated bandage. The bottom surface of the bandage has a clamping portion, such as a piece of "hook" material from a "shackle" fastener. When the clamping portion of the bandage is in contact with the patch, the clamping portion engages the fabric such that when the bandage is pulled away from the skin, the patch and the simulated wound are also pulled away from the skin, creating an illusion that the wound has healed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a simulated wound that can be removably applied to a user's skin to create the appearance of an actual wound (e.g., a cut, scrape, or abrasion). The present application also relates to a simulated bandage that allows a user to pretend to treat a simulated wound on the user's skin. More specifically, the present application relates to a patch and a simulated bandage that, when wet, displays a simulated wound on the skin, and when the simulated bandage is applied to the wet patch, the simulated bandage pulls the patch out of the skin, creating the illusion that the wound has healed. The present application also relates to a kit, including such a patch, a simulated bandage, and accessories related to performing first aid. Background Art

[0002] Children love to play games where they feel like they are acting as adults. Toys that allow children to pretend to be medical professionals are well known. These toys can provide children with simulated medical instruments such as syringes, stethoscopes, tweezers, medicine bottles, etc. The child can pretend to be a doctor, nurse or other health professional to manipulate these objects. Such toys allow children to use their imaginations to imagine going to the doctor or hospital and pretend to heal themselves and their playmates. These toys can also help children who are facing real health problems to better cope with scary medical experiences by setting up situations for themselves.

[0003] The experience of playing with a toy that simulates a medical procedure may be more engaging if the procedure looks more realistic. For example, a child may pretend that she or her playmate has a cut or scar. The child may enjoy applying a real bandage to herself or her playmate to pretend to treat the wound. Since there is no actual wound, the child must imagine and imagine that the wound has healed when the bandage is removed.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a toy that can produce a realistic simulated wound and allow a child to pretend to treat the wound. Summary of the invention

[0005] Embodiments of the present application provide a toy comprising a mechanism for simulating skin wounds (e.g., scratches, abrasions, incisions, insect bites, or sutures). According to one aspect, the wound is simulated by a piece of fabric that is opaque or nearly opaque when dry and is printed with a simulated wound. The patch is applied to the skin and soaked with water. The material forming the patch becomes translucent when wetted. The simulated wound and the skin under the patch become visible through the patch, creating the illusion of an actual wound on the skin.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present application, the printed color of the simulated wound contrasts with the skin to enhance the visual impact of the wound. According to another aspect, multiple patches are provided as part of a kit printed with various simulated wounds. The user can select a specific simulated wound and imagine a scene that is logically connected to the selected wound. For example, a child may imagine that she fell and scraped her hand. The child may select a patch with a simulated scrape. As part of the game, the child will put the patch on her hand and wet the patch to create an effect that looks like a scrape.

[0007] According to another aspect, the patch is thin and flexible to conform to the skin. Once the patch is placed on the skin and moistened, capillary forces between the moistened patch and the skin bring the patch into contact with the skin. This temporarily secures the patch to the skin, allowing the child to role-play a play scenario involving a simulated wound.

[0008] According to another embodiment of the present application, a simulated bandage is provided together with one or more patches as described above. The simulated bandage has a top portion that can be decorated to simulate an actual bandage, such as that produced by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Ltd. Adhesive bandage. The bottom of the simulated bandage has one or more engagement areas. According to one embodiment, the engagement area is covered with a flexible hook, such as a hook provided as part of a "hook and loop" fastener. According to this embodiment, when the bottom of the simulated bandage contacts the top surface of the patch, the top surface of the patch has loops, holes or fibers that engage with the hooks. Once the hooks engage with the patch, the bandage is pulled away from the skin. Since the patch is fixed to the skin only by capillary forces, the patch and the simulated wound are easily lifted from the skin, thereby creating the illusion that the simulated wound has healed. According to one embodiment, the patch remains unchanged through the process of adhering to and removing from the skin. Such a patch can be reused.

[0009] According to another embodiment of the present application, a plurality of simulated bandages are provided as part of a kit along with one or more patches. The simulated bandages can have a variety of shapes and sizes to simulate the shapes and sizes of actual bandages and other first aid products. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the simulated bandages are in the shape of a rectangle, square, oval, circle, star, or any other shape that will simulate a bandage. According to another aspect, the bandages have an extended length to simulate a gauze strip that can be wrapped around a part of a human body to simulate a wound dressing.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the simulated bandage includes a fastening mechanism that releasably connects one portion of the bandage to another portion of the same bandage. The fastening mechanism may include two parts of a closure device located at different locations on the bandage. When the bandage is wrapped around a body part (e.g., a user's finger), the two parts contact each other to secure the bandage to the body part. According to one embodiment, the fastening mechanism includes a hook and loop closure device. According to another embodiment, the hook component of the hook and loop closure device also forms part of the engaging portion and serves to engage with the patch to pull it out of the skin. According to another embodiment, the fastening mechanism includes a magnet closure device, with the magnet being located on one portion of the bandage and the ferromagnetic sheet being located on another portion of the bandage. Combining these components together can secure the two portions of the bandage together.

[0011] According to another embodiment of the present application, a water dispenser is provided to deliver water to the user's skin and patch to moisten the patch as described above. The water dispenser can be a brush, a nozzle, a sponge or a sprayer. According to one embodiment, the water dispenser is a container with a reservoir connected to a small opening. Moisture is delivered by tapping the opening against the skin and the patch. The size and shape of the opening are selected to limit the flow of water from the reservoir. According to another embodiment, the dispenser includes a detachable cap that engages with the dispenser and closes the opening to keep water in the container when the container is not in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The above and / or other aspects of the present application will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] Figure 1A , 1B 1C shows a patch for producing a simulated wound and the steps of applying the patch to the skin of a user to produce a simulated wound according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 2A , 2B 2C shows an example according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1A , 1B and a patch of an exemplary embodiment of the patch shown in 1C;

[0015] Figure 3 shows a patch according to an embodiment of the present application applied to the skin of a user;

[0016] Figure 4 A dispenser pen according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0017] Figure 5 The embodiment according to the present application is shown Figure 4 a cap portion of a dispenser pen;

[0018] Figure 6 Shown with Figure 4 The dispenser pen is connected Figure 5 The cap part;

[0019] Fig. 7A and 7B The top and bottom of the simulated bandage according to the embodiment of the present application are respectively shown;

[0020] Figure 8 A bandage according to an embodiment of the present application is shown having a decorative image applied to its top surface;

[0021] Fig. 9 A simulated bandage according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0022] Fig. 10A , 10B and 10C show the steps of applying a patch according to an embodiment of the present application to the skin of a user to produce a simulated wound, applying a simulated bandage according to an embodiment of the present application, and removing the bandage and patch from the skin;

[0023] Fig.11A , 11B , 11C, 11D and 11E show the steps of applying a patch according to another embodiment of the present application to the skin of a user to produce a simulated wound, applying a simulated bandage according to another embodiment of the present application, and removing the bandage and patch from the skin; and

[0024] Fig. 12A and 12B A kit according to an embodiment of the present application is shown, which includes a plurality of patches for producing simulated wounds, a plurality of simulated bandages, and a dispenser pen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described exemplary embodiments are intended to help understand the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way. Like reference numerals always represent like elements.

[0026] Figure 1AA patch 10 according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. The patch 10 is formed by a fabric layer 12. A simulated wound image 14 is applied to the fabric layer. The fabric layer 12 is formed by a thin flexible material that can be wetted with water or other liquids. The material forming the fabric layer 12 is selected so that it is relatively opaque when dry and becomes translucent when wet. According to one embodiment, the fabric layer 12 is white or neutral. According to another embodiment, the fabric layer 12 is formed by a material known to be safe for contact with human skin. According to one embodiment, the fabric layer 12 is formed by a woven textile or a non-woven textile, such as a natural textile or a synthetic textile, such as cotton or wool fabric, gauze, muslin, linen or a synthetic material, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, etc. According to a preferred embodiment, the fabric layer 12 is formed by non-woven polypropylene. The fabric layer 12 is preferably thin and flexible so that the patch 10 is conformable to a curved surface, such as the skin on a human limb. According to a preferred embodiment, the fabric layer has a thickness of about 0.2 millimeters ("mm").

[0027] According to one embodiment, the simulated wound image 14 is applied to the fabric layer 12 by printing, such as screen printing, thermal transfer printing, hand painting, or other techniques for applying images to fabric or other sheets of material known to those skilled in the art.

[0028] Figure 1A , 1B 1C and 1C show the application of the patch 10 according to one embodiment of the present application. Figure 1A As shown, a liquid layer 18 is applied to the user's skin 100. The liquid layer 18 can be applied by spraying, brushing, using fingertips or by an applicator, or by immersing the limb in water, for example, while bathing. Once the skin surface 100 is wet, the patch 10 is applied to the skin 100.

[0029] like Figure 1B As shown, additional water may be applied to the patch 10 to ensure that it is fully saturated. This additional liquid and Figure 1A The liquid layer 18 shown can be applied using a dispenser pen 50, such as Figure 4 As shown and described below. According to one embodiment, the liquid is water. According to other embodiments, other liquids can be used to saturate the patch 10 within the scope of the present application. The liquid can be an aqueous solution, such as seawater, or can include a dye solution to simulate blood associated with a simulated wound. The liquid can be a non-aqueous material that can be safely applied to the user's skin, such as mineral oil, petrolatum, baby oil, hand cream, sunscreen, etc. According to further embodiments, the liquid can be a combination of liquids.

[0030] Figure 1CThe patch 10 is shown applied to the user's skin 100. Because the liquid has penetrated into the patch 10, the fabric layer 12 becomes translucent, so the color of the user's skin 100 is at least partially visible through the patch 10. As a result, the simulated wound image 14 appears to be an actual wound on the skin 100. The surface tension of the liquid layer causes the patch 10 to adhere to the skin in the same way that wet clothes adhere to wet skin. As long as the patch 10 remains soaked, this effect can keep the patch 10 adhered to the skin 100. According to one embodiment, as Figure 1B As shown, the user may apply additional liquid to the patch 10 to maintain adhesion.

[0031] Figures 2A to 2C An exemplary embodiment of a patch 10 with different simulated wound images 14 is shown, the simulated wound image being, for example, a cut or a scratch ( Figure 2A ), suture wounds( Figure 2B ) or puncture wounds ( Figure 2C ). These are exemplary images and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Other images may also be applied to the patch 12, for example, images simulating tattoos or body piercings, or other types of wounds.

[0032] Figure 3 A patch 10 according to another embodiment of the present application is shown. The patch 10 includes a clamping layer 16 on its upper surface. According to one embodiment, the clamping layer 16 is formed of the material forming the fabric layer 12. According to this embodiment, the fabric layer 12 includes fibers protruding from the upper surface of the patch 10, which will help remove the patch from the skin, as will be described more fully below. According to another embodiment, the clamping layer 16 is a layer of such material, such as a material that forms a "loop" portion or a "hook and loop" fastener. The clamping layer 16 is selected to be translucent when wet so that it can allow the user's skin to be seen below the patch around the simulated wound image 14.

[0033] Figure 4 A dispenser pen 50 according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. The dispenser 50 includes a reservoir 54 for containing a certain amount of water or other liquid. A dispensing orifice 52 is provided at one end of the dispenser 50. The size of the orifice 52 is selected so that the liquid from the reservoir 54 can flow outward, for example, to apply a Figure 1A The liquid layer 18 shown in the figure is applied to the patch 10 and wet or re-wet the patch 10 to keep the patch 10 in a soaked state. According to one embodiment, the dispenser pen 50 is provided with a Figure 5 A removable cap 56 is shown. According to one embodiment, the cap 56 forms a friction fit over the end of the dispenser pen 50 including the orifice 52, closing the orifice 52 to prevent inadvertent discharge of liquid from the reservoir 54. Figure 6A cap 56 is shown applied to the pen 50. According to one embodiment, the cap 56 includes a pintle (not shown) on its inner surface that is positioned to align with the orifice 52 when the cap is mounted on the dispenser. The pintle is shaped to extend into and block the orifice 52, forming a secure seal to prevent liquid from seeping out of the reservoir 54.

[0034] Fig. 7A and 7B FIG. 2 shows a simulated bandage 20 according to another embodiment of the present application. The bandage 20 is formed by a flexible body 28. The body 28 has a top 22 (eg, Fig. 7A As shown) and the bottom 23 (as Figure 7B As shown). The top 22 may include printing or other decoration to simulate the appearance of a real bandage. According to another embodiment, as Figure 8 As shown, top portion 22 may include decorative, colorful or fantastical graphics.

[0035] The main body 28 of bandage 20 is formed by flexible material, and this flexible material can be bent to at least part and conform to three-dimensional shape, for example the shape of body part, for example the shape of human limbs.Main body 28 can be formed by one or more natural or synthetic fabrics, polymer or elastomer sheets, leather or other flexible materials.According to a preferred embodiment, main body 28 is formed by 2 millimeters thick white warp knitted fabric.According to an embodiment, the edge of main body 28 comprises stitch to prevent the warp knitted fabric from being worn.

[0036] like Figure 7B As shown, on the bottom surface 23 of the bandage 20, a clamping portion 24 is provided. According to one embodiment, the clamping portion 24 is formed of the same material that forms the "hook" portion of the "hook and loop" fastener. According to a preferred embodiment, the clamping portion 24 is formed of a nylon hook material. According to a more preferred embodiment, the clamping portion 24 is formed of soft nylon and is selected to be safe for contact with human skin.

[0037] The bottom surface 23 of the bandage 20 may also include a retaining portion 26. According to one embodiment, the retaining portion 26 is formed of a "hook" material, such as the material forming the clamping portion 24. The material forming the retaining portion 26 is selected to removably engage with the fabric fibers forming the body 28, so that when the bandage 20 is wrapped around a body part (e.g., a user's finger), the retaining portion 26 releasably contacts the top surface 22 to temporarily secure the bandage 20 on the body part.

[0038] Fig. 9The bottom 23 of a bandage 20 according to another embodiment of the present application is shown. In this embodiment, the bandage 20 may be longer than the previous embodiment. One or more clamping portions 24 and one or more retaining portions 26 are provided. As in the previous embodiment, the retaining portions 26 interact with the top surface of the bandage to temporarily secure the bandage 20 to the user's body. By providing a longer bandage 20, Fig. 9 The embodiments in can be adhered to larger body parts, for example by wrapping around an arm or leg.

[0039] The present application is not limited to rectangular bandages 20. Other shapes are included within the scope of the present application, including but not limited to circles, squares, ovals, polygons, stars, or shapes cut into selected contours, such as "Mickey Mouse ears."

[0040] Figures 10A to 10C A patch 10 and a bandage 20 according to another embodiment of the present application are shown, along with steps for applying and removing the patch. Fig. 10A The patch 10 is shown adhered to the skin 100 by the liquid layer 18. As described above, when the fabric layer 12 forming the patch 10 is saturated, it becomes translucent, so that the color of the skin 100 is visible through the fabric. The patch 10 includes a simulated wound image 14, such as Figures 2A to 2C When the patch 10 is impregnated and adhered to the skin 100, the simulated wound image 14 creates an illusion that there is an actual wound on the skin.

[0041] like Fig. 10B As shown, the bandage 20 is placed on top of the patch 10. The clamping portion 24 contacts the top surface of the patch 10. The fibers 16 on the top of the patch 10 engage with the hook fasteners on the clamping portion 24, forming a temporary bond between the patch 10 and the bandage 20. Fig. 10C As shown, when the bandage 20 is lifted from the skin 100, the patch 10 adheres to the bandage 20, and the patch is lifted from the skin, and it looks like the wound has healed. Since the surface tension that fixes the soaked patch 10 on the skin 100 is relatively weak, the bandage 20 easily lifts the patch 10 from the skin.

[0042] Figures 11A to 11E The steps of applying and removing the patch 10 to create a simulated wound and the appearance of a healed wound are shown. Fig.11A As shown, the user applies a layer of water 18 to the skin. According to one embodiment, the water is applied using a dispenser (e.g., the dispenser pen 50 discussed above). According to other embodiments, the water is applied using a brush, a spray bottle, a fingertip, a sponge, etc. According to another embodiment, the water is applied by immersing the user's limb in a container of water (e.g., a bathtub when a child is bathing).

[0043] like Fig. 11B As shown, the patch 10 is applied to wet skin. According to one embodiment, as Fig. 11C As shown, additional water may be applied to the patch 10 to ensure that the patch 10 is saturated so that the patch adheres to the skin and becomes translucent. Fig.11D As shown, the impregnated patch 10 adheres to the skin and displays a simulated wound image 14 or other graphic surrounded by skin 100 surrounding the image. Fig.11E As shown, the user applies a bandage 20 to the patch 10. The clamping portion 24 of the bandage 20 engages the clamping layer 16 of the patch 10. When the bandage 20 is pulled away from the skin, the patch 10 and the simulated wound image 14 show a "healed" wound.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present application, the patch 10 , the bandage 20 , and the dispenser pen 50 are provided as components of a kit 60 . Fig. 12A The exterior of the kit 60 is shown, and the kit includes a housing 62 and a cover 64, which form a convenient carrying case. The carrying case is provided with a carrying handle 66. The handle 66 may be a rope loop, a knob, a handle, a wooden handle, or other structure known in the art for conveniently carrying a portable object. Fig. 12A In the embodiment shown, the cover 64 is mounted to the housing 62 by a clearance fit. One or more closure devices 68 are connected to the housing 62 and extend to the top surface of the cover 64. The closure device 68 can be an elastic cord connected to the housing 62, elastically pulled over the cover 64 to secure it to the housing. According to other embodiments, the cover 64 is connected to the housing 62 by one or more hinges so that the cover can be unscrewed from the housing 62 to expose the contents of the housing.

[0045] Fig. 12B Shown is a kit 60 with a cover 64 removed. The kit 60 includes one or more patches 10, one or more bandages 20 and a dispenser pen 50, such as those described above. The housing 62 may include one or more dividers 69, which define compartments for accommodating kit components. The kit 60 includes a plurality of patches 10 in one such compartment. The patches 10 may be printed with various simulated wounds as described above. The kit 60 includes a plurality of simulated bandages 20 accommodated in another compartment. The kit 60 also includes a dispenser pen 50 accommodated in another compartment. According to some embodiments, the kit 60 also includes other objects related to providing first aid, such as tweezers 70a and hot / cold packs 70b.

[0046] Although the present invention has been shown and described in detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims. Therefore, this description should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A patch suitable for displaying a simulated wound, the patch comprising: a fabric layer having a first translucency when dry and a second, greater translucency when saturated with liquid; and a simulated wound applied to the fabric layer, wherein when the fabric layer is applied to the user's skin and saturated to achieve the second translucency, the color of the user's skin is visible through the patch, and wherein the simulated wound is visible on the patch to display the simulated wound.

2. The patch of claim 1 further comprising a clamping layer on a top surface of the fabric layer.

3. The patch of claim 2, wherein the clamping layer comprises fibers protruding from an upper surface of the patch. The patch of claim 3 , wherein the fibers form a loop protruding from the top surface.

5. The patch of claim 1, wherein the fabric layer is white or a neutral color.

6. The patch of claim 1, wherein the fabric layer comprises one or more of a woven textile, a nonwoven textile, a natural textile, a synthetic textile, cotton, wool fabric, gauze, muslin, linen, polyethylene, or polypropylene.

7. The patch of claim 6, wherein the fabric layer comprises non-woven polypropylene.

8. The patch according to claim 1, wherein the simulated wound image is applied to the fabric layer by one or more of printing, screen printing, thermal transfer printing and hand painting.

9. The patch of claim 1, wherein the liquid comprises one or more of water, seawater, an aqueous dye solution, a non-aqueous material, mineral oil, petrolatum, baby oil, hand cream, and sunscreen.

10. A kit for producing a simulated wound, comprising: The patch according to claim 1; and A liquid dispenser suitable for delivering liquids to the skin.

11. The kit of claim 10, wherein the dispenser comprises a reservoir and a dispensing opening in fluid connection with the reservoir, wherein a limited flow of liquid flows from the reservoir through the opening and onto the skin of a user.

12. The kit of claim 11, wherein the dispenser includes a cap removably connected to the dispenser, the cap being adapted to close the opening to prevent liquid from flowing out of the reservoir.

13. A simulated bandage, comprising: a thin flexible body having a bottom, wherein the body is adapted to at least partially conform to a three-dimensional shape; and A clamping portion on at least a portion of the base.

14. A bandage according to claim 13, wherein the clamping portion comprises a plurality of hooks.

15. A bandage according to claim 14, wherein the clamping portion comprises a hook component of a hook and loop fastener.

16. The bandage of claim 13, further comprising A patch suitable for producing a simulated wound, the patch comprising: a fabric layer having a first translucency when dry and a second, greater translucency when saturated with liquid; a simulated wound applied to the fabric layer, wherein when the fabric layer is placed on a skin surface and saturated to achieve the second translucency, the color of the skin surface is visible through the patch, and wherein when the patch is saturated, the simulated wound is visible on the patch; and a clamping layer on the top surface of the fabric layer, The clamping portion of the flexible body engages the clamping layer of the patch, and movement of the flexible body away from the skin pulls the patch away from the skin to remove the simulated wound.

17. A bandage according to claim 16, wherein the clamping portion of the flexible body includes a plurality of hooks, wherein the clamping layer of the patch includes a plurality of loops, and wherein the engagement of the body with the patch includes the mutual engagement of at least a portion of the hooks with at least a portion of the loops.

18. A method for producing a simulated wound, comprising: providing a patch comprising a fabric layer having a first translucency when dry and a second greater translucency when saturated with a liquid, wherein a simulated wound is applied to the fabric layer; providing a simulated bandage comprising a thin flexible body having a base, wherein the body is adapted to at least partially conform to a three-dimensional shape, and the body comprises a gripping portion located on at least a portion of the base; applying the liquid to the skin surface to produce a liquid layer; applying the patch to the liquid layer, wherein the liquid in the liquid layer saturates the fabric layer to achieve the second translucency, wherein the color of the skin is visible through the patch, and the simulated wound on the patch is visible when the patch is saturated with liquid; The simulated bandage is applied to the patch, wherein the clamping portion is in contact with the fabric layer, wherein the clamping portion is engaged with the fabric layer.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising applying an additional amount of liquid to the patch after the step of applying the patch to the liquid layer.

20. The method of claim 18, further comprising removing the bandage from the skin, wherein the patch remains engaged with the bandage and the patch is removed from the skin.

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