Sensory apparatuses, systems, and methods
OwnerEliana Jennifer Wydrainventor
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Abstract
The present technology relates to sensory apparatuses that are useful for individuals who need assistance with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorder (SPD), attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Such apparatuses can include a top cover connected to or integral with a top base plate, and a bottom cover connected to or integral with a bottom base plate, about which projections or wings having different visual or tactile properties, such as different textures, are rotatably attached. The present technology is also directed to systems and methods for the management of a neurodevelopmental condition.
Claims11
An apparatus configured to stimulate a tactile response in a user, the apparatus comprising:
- (a) a top cover having a generally rounded top surface and an opposite surface connected to or integral with a top base plate;
- (b) a bottom cover disposed opposite the top cover, having a generally rounded bottom surface and an opposite surface connected to or integral with a bottom base plate, such that the top base plate and the bottom base plate are configured substantially parallel to each other along a vertical axis;
- (c) a projection rotatably attached to the top base plate or the bottom base plate and lying along the vertical axis between the top base plate and bottom base plate, and rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the apparatus, such that the projection rotates from a “closed” position wherein the projection is fully contained within the circumference defined by the top base plate and the bottom base plate, to an “open” position wherein a portion of the projection protrudes outside of the circumference defined by the top base plate and the bottom base plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.