US 5,797,892 A · Toilet training aid providing a dimensional change

Abstract

A toilet training aid is in the form of a pad that creates a noticeable, distinct feeling during urination. In particular embodiments, the pad may provide the wearer with a temperature change sensation, a wet sensation, a dimensional change sensation, or some combination thereof to signal that urination is occurring. The toilet training aids are desirably attached to a garment by a consumer, thus enabling the consumer to select the type of accompanying garment and the particular time that is best suited to toilet training.

Claims8

Dependent claims

A toilet training aid for use with a garment, comprising:

a pad comprising:
a dimensional change member having longitudinal and transverse axes and a height dimension perpendicular to a plane formed by the longitudinal and transverse axes, the dimensional change member adapted to expand to at least about 2 times the height dimension in 10 seconds when immersed in distilled water;
and
attachment means for attaching the pad to the garment;
the pad being formed of liquid permeable materials such that liquid can pass thorough the pad.

2 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

08/432,473Filed 1 May 1995 · division

Priority

22 Dec 1994

Granted

25 Aug 1998

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification4 codes

A61F 13/42
Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor;…:…
A61F 2013/425
With wetness indicator or alarm: being also a toilet training aid
A61F 2013/4966
In the form of pants or briefs: with intentionally damp topsheet
A61F
Filters implantable into blood vessels

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Abstract

Claims8