US 5,013,246 AGranted

Method of promoting self-esteem by assembling a personalized kit

OwnerNancy L. C. Doyleinventor

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Abstract

A personalized gift kit for promoting self-esteem and its method of use are disclosed. The invention promotes self-esteem, i.e., a basic human need for positive feelings about oneself, by recognizing, acknowledging, reinforcing, and encouraging the admirable and unique qualities of each individual recipient of the gift. The promotion is achieved by identifying desirable qualities of the recipient (lists of examples are provided but qualities are not limited to the lists included), recording the qualities on a personalized enclosure card and inserting preselected chips into the provided container. The chips are preprinted and/or hand printed with the appropriate corresponding qualities demonstrated by the individual who will receive the gift. The positive reflections (which can be referred to as "feedback"), embodied in the presonalized gift, assist the recipient in recognizing his own admirable qualities while increasing his/her feelings of being valued and appreciated, which enchances the individual's self-esteem.

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A method of promoting self-esteem by assembling a personalized kit whose features comprise--

(a) chips imprinted with one or more character quality words such as, but not limited to, honesty, integrity, loyalty, justice, courtesy, and responsibility;
(b) blank chips for hand printing of character quality words not found among the printed chips;
and
(c) a container with an opening of a size which permits the insertion of the chips through the opening;
said method comprising the steps of:
identifying the character qualities and/or values recognized and admired in the designated individual for whom the said kit is being assembled;
recording on any enclosure card the identified admirable character qualities/values;
recording on the same enclosure card, the name of the recipient and the name of the presenter or the individual assembling the kit;
selecting the preprinted chips which correspond to those qualities identified and recorded;
printing, by hand, the remaining identified qualities on the blank chips;
inserting the selected preprinted chips and the hand printed chips into the container;
inscribing the recipient's name on the container;
presenting the assembled personalized kit to the recipient with an accompanying warm embrace;
and completing the following three steps only when 25 specified qualities such as, but not limited to, Charity, Compassion, Courage, Love, Receptivity, Accountability, Excellence, Independence, Industry, Self-discipline, Commitment, Courtesy, Justice, Loyalty, Responsibility, Appreciation, Aspiration, Curiosity, Trust, Self-esteem, Honesty, Cognition, Integrity, Peace, Truth, have been identified in the recipient--
inserting a chip imprinted with the words, "The Laudable 25 Sense", into the container,
listing those 25 specified qualities together with the recipient's name on a card or paper designated as a recognition certificate, and
presenting the recognition certificate to the recipient.

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A method of promoting self-esteem by assembling a personalized kit whose features comprise--

(a) heart-shaped and colored chips imprinted on one side with the words "Quality Currency" and, on the reverse side, imprinted with one or more character quality words;
(b) heart-shaped and colored chips imprinted on one side with the words "Quality Currency" and having a blank reverse side for hand printing of quality words not found among the imprinted chips;
(c) a two-piece, jug-like container imprinted with the words "Jugs of Hugs" and with a slot for the insertion of the chips;
(d) an enclosure card for recording admirable character qualities and identifying the presenter and/or recipient of the kit;
(e) a set of directions including lists of over 270 examples of admirable character qualities;
(f) a name plate for application to the surface of the container;
(g) a pen which is capable of writing on said chips, said container, any name plate and an enclosure card;
and
(h) "The Laudable 25 Sense" award chip for recognizing 25 specified character qualities and a recognition certificate listing those same qualities, or an addressed post card to the manufacturer of said kit to obtain such recognition certificate;
said method comprising the steps of--
identifying the character qualities and/or values recognized and admired in the designated individual for whom the said kit is being assembled;
recording on an enclosure card the identified admirable character qualities/values;
recording on the enclosure card, the name of the recipient and the name of the presenter or the individual assembling the kit;
selecting the preprinted chips which correspond to those qualities identified and recorded;
printing the remaining identified qualities on the blank chips, using a pen;
inserting the selected preprinted chips and the hand printed chips into the container;
inscribing a name plate with the recipient's name by hand printing with a pen or optionally sending or taking it to a professional for engraving;
affixing said name plate to the container;
presenting the assembled personalized kit to the recipient with an accompanying warm embrace;
and completing the following three steps only when 25 specified qualities have been identified in the recipient--
inserting "The Laudable 25 Sense" award chip into the container,
registering the recipient's name on the recognition certificate or completing and returning the post card and,
presenting the recognition certificate to the recipient.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.