CA2991447A1 - Thumb sucking habit correction device - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides a device for preventing or treatment of thumb/finger sucking habit. The device comprises an elbow sleeve member having a first open end and a second open end, the sleeve member configured to snug fit (or encircle) a portion of lower arm, elbow and a portion of upper forearm of a wearer; and one or more elongated elastic members, each having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end second end portions are attached to an outer surface of the sleeve member, such that the elastic members extend longitudinally over back of elbow to provide a resistance force upon bending of the elbow.
The device provides gradual cessation of thumb sucking habit by providing resistance to elbow bending.
The device provides gradual cessation of thumb sucking habit by providing resistance to elbow bending.
Description
THUMBSUCKING HABIT CORRECTION DEVICE
Description:
Technical Field: Biomechanical Device Background Babies have natural rooting and sucking reflexes, which can cause them to put their thumbs or fingers into their mouths. Although these habits are extensions of the child's innate desire to suck, some children carry the habit well beyond the age when the child is weaned from breast or bottle-feeding (1). Except where the context of usage indicates otherwise, the term "thumb sucking" is hereafter used to denote sucking one's thumb, index finger, or any other manual digit.
Thumb sucking poses several risks to health (2). When a thumb sucking problem persists through the arrival of permanent teeth, the result is crooked teeth that may require expensive and time-consuming orthodontic treatment, e.g. braces. The most common adverse effects is malocclusion of the developing dentition(3-6).
Atypical root resorption(7), mucosal trauma(8), and abnormal facial growth have also been reported(9). Another physical risk associated with thumb sucking is alopecia which occurs in thumb sucking children who simultaneously pull on, twist and pull out their hair. Several studies show that children usually stop the hair play when they stop sucking (10-12). Children who thumb suck also may be at increased risk of accidental poisoning(13). Thumb sucking can also cause digital hyperextension, a deformity which may require surgical correction (14,15). Infection around nail, called paronychia, also is a potential complication of thumb sucking.
Psychological consequences of thumbsucking cannot be underestimated. In one study, children rated photographs of thumbsucking peers as less intelligent, happy, attractive, likable, and fun, and less desirable as a friend (16). Parent's nagging and reprimands to thumbsucking can also cause unhappiness, resentment, and insecurity (17).
Prior Art Thumb sucking is a recognized problem, and various attempts to overcome this problem are known in the art. Options include physical barriers, orthodontic appliances and aversive taste treatments. For example, one of the orthodontic solutions proposes various dental appliances which fit in the roof of the thumb sucker's mouth.
These appliances have prongs extending downwardly from the roof of the mouth, to prevent inserting one's thumb into the mouth. Such devices are uncomfortable and affect the speech of the child, thus these devices are seldom used.
Aversive taste treatments are used to stop thumb sucking involves applying various bitter-tasting liquids to the thumb. The theory here is that the thumb sucker, associating a bitter or unpleasant taste during thumb sucking, will stop thumbsucking. In reality, however, the sucker washes hands, removing the bitter taste. Younger children just become irritable with bitter taste in their mouth.
Physical barriers examples are shown in U.S. Pats. Nos. 1,345,783 and
Description:
Technical Field: Biomechanical Device Background Babies have natural rooting and sucking reflexes, which can cause them to put their thumbs or fingers into their mouths. Although these habits are extensions of the child's innate desire to suck, some children carry the habit well beyond the age when the child is weaned from breast or bottle-feeding (1). Except where the context of usage indicates otherwise, the term "thumb sucking" is hereafter used to denote sucking one's thumb, index finger, or any other manual digit.
Thumb sucking poses several risks to health (2). When a thumb sucking problem persists through the arrival of permanent teeth, the result is crooked teeth that may require expensive and time-consuming orthodontic treatment, e.g. braces. The most common adverse effects is malocclusion of the developing dentition(3-6).
Atypical root resorption(7), mucosal trauma(8), and abnormal facial growth have also been reported(9). Another physical risk associated with thumb sucking is alopecia which occurs in thumb sucking children who simultaneously pull on, twist and pull out their hair. Several studies show that children usually stop the hair play when they stop sucking (10-12). Children who thumb suck also may be at increased risk of accidental poisoning(13). Thumb sucking can also cause digital hyperextension, a deformity which may require surgical correction (14,15). Infection around nail, called paronychia, also is a potential complication of thumb sucking.
Psychological consequences of thumbsucking cannot be underestimated. In one study, children rated photographs of thumbsucking peers as less intelligent, happy, attractive, likable, and fun, and less desirable as a friend (16). Parent's nagging and reprimands to thumbsucking can also cause unhappiness, resentment, and insecurity (17).
Prior Art Thumb sucking is a recognized problem, and various attempts to overcome this problem are known in the art. Options include physical barriers, orthodontic appliances and aversive taste treatments. For example, one of the orthodontic solutions proposes various dental appliances which fit in the roof of the thumb sucker's mouth.
These appliances have prongs extending downwardly from the roof of the mouth, to prevent inserting one's thumb into the mouth. Such devices are uncomfortable and affect the speech of the child, thus these devices are seldom used.
Aversive taste treatments are used to stop thumb sucking involves applying various bitter-tasting liquids to the thumb. The theory here is that the thumb sucker, associating a bitter or unpleasant taste during thumb sucking, will stop thumbsucking. In reality, however, the sucker washes hands, removing the bitter taste. Younger children just become irritable with bitter taste in their mouth.
Physical barriers examples are shown in U.S. Pats. Nos. 1,345,783 and
2,684,065.
Such hand appliances generally have attempted to inhibit thumb sucking either by causing the wearer discomfort when attempting to insert thumb into mouth, or by preventing the thumb sucker from forming an airtight seal around the thumb.
These devices prevent the soothing feeling from thumb sucking and thus reducing thumbsucking.
Other devices intended to prevent thumb sucking or to otherwise protect various portions of the hand or fingers include U.S. Pat. No. 2,783,759 (glove for preventing thumb sucking); U.S. Pat. No. 5,228,142 (overwrap for fingers and hands); and U.S.
Pat. No. 5,797,405 (thumb sucking deterrent device). Such devices are often bulky and difficult to use.
Previous inventors focused on techniques that will prevent the child to be able to put thumb or fingers in the mouth. Previous devices either made it impossible to bend the elbow beyond certain point or they covered finger/thumb or hand so that child cannot put finger/thumb in the mouth. Most of earlier interventions were also large and bulky and difficult to use or hide. These kinds of inventions targeted abrupt cessation of a habit. However this approach is quite stressful for the child and could lead to crying, irritability or even sleepless nights because the child is unable to put finger/thumb in her mouth.
New Invention Details: Refer to Figure, 1,2 and 3 It consists of a sleeve that extends from mid arm to mid elbow. It is made up of a fabric or leather or any other durable material that is comfortable to wear. Elbow sleeve can be just a tube or an open piece of fabric that can be folded to make a tube with help of velcro or other types of fasteners so that the sleeve fits snuggly (Fig 3).
The back portion is reinforced with leather or additional padded cloth. The outside surface of back of the sleeve will have multiple areas of velcro surface (2 in Figures 1, 2 &
Such hand appliances generally have attempted to inhibit thumb sucking either by causing the wearer discomfort when attempting to insert thumb into mouth, or by preventing the thumb sucker from forming an airtight seal around the thumb.
These devices prevent the soothing feeling from thumb sucking and thus reducing thumbsucking.
Other devices intended to prevent thumb sucking or to otherwise protect various portions of the hand or fingers include U.S. Pat. No. 2,783,759 (glove for preventing thumb sucking); U.S. Pat. No. 5,228,142 (overwrap for fingers and hands); and U.S.
Pat. No. 5,797,405 (thumb sucking deterrent device). Such devices are often bulky and difficult to use.
Previous inventors focused on techniques that will prevent the child to be able to put thumb or fingers in the mouth. Previous devices either made it impossible to bend the elbow beyond certain point or they covered finger/thumb or hand so that child cannot put finger/thumb in the mouth. Most of earlier interventions were also large and bulky and difficult to use or hide. These kinds of inventions targeted abrupt cessation of a habit. However this approach is quite stressful for the child and could lead to crying, irritability or even sleepless nights because the child is unable to put finger/thumb in her mouth.
New Invention Details: Refer to Figure, 1,2 and 3 It consists of a sleeve that extends from mid arm to mid elbow. It is made up of a fabric or leather or any other durable material that is comfortable to wear. Elbow sleeve can be just a tube or an open piece of fabric that can be folded to make a tube with help of velcro or other types of fasteners so that the sleeve fits snuggly (Fig 3).
The back portion is reinforced with leather or additional padded cloth. The outside surface of back of the sleeve will have multiple areas of velcro surface (2 in Figures 1, 2 &
3). Elastic strips (3) with velcro attach on the outer surface of back of the elbow sleeve. The elastic strips at the back of elbow sleeve create variable resistance to bend elbow.
The greater bending will produce greater resistance. It important to recognize that the extreme elbow bending is needed during thumb sucking, thus the resistance force from the elastics will be minimal when elbow is not folded/bent to the extreme. This feature allows free function of hand without restriction for most of other activities.
In order to generate desired force of resistance needed, various options are available.
Following factors will change the force of resistance.
1. Length elastic strips-Longer length will increase the resistance 2. Width of elastic strips- wider strip of elastic strips will increase the resistance 3. Numbers of elastic strips-Greater number of elastic strips will increase the resistance We have intentionally created the device in a way that it does not suddenly stop thumb sucking, child is still able to insert thumb/fingers in his/her mouth. This device will gradually but increasingly make it difficult for the child to insert fingers/thumb in the mouth. So, instead of abruptly stopping the habit, it discourages the child to thumbsuck and helps to prevent or stop the habit gradually. Abrupt cessation of thumbsucking is stressful for the child and can lead to rejection of the device.
This device will reduce the duration of thumbsucking immediately. Later on, it stops the habit altogether as the pleasure of thumb sucking is counterbalanced by tiredness from resistance to bend the elbow. The device will cause very subtle changes and gradually creates a force of resistance to bend the arm at elbow. The amount of effort needed to put finger/thumb in mouth can be increased slowly or quickly depending on tolerance of the child. It also ensures that thumb and fingers come out of the mouth as soon as child falls asleep and thus minimizing affect of thumb sucking on teeth and skin irritation on hands from saliva that would otherwise will occur if thumb/fingers stay in the mouth all night.
This new invention can be hidden in child's clothes, so it can be wore all the time. This will increase the compliance to use this device and more easily tolerated by the child. It can also be used at home or when travelling. The resistance applied to elbow resistance can be gradually increased very easily by parents without any technical knowhow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 depicts a preferred embodiment of a thumbsucking correction device in accordance with the present invention. It shows the side view of the device with small velcro areas (2) to attach elastic bands (3) FIG. 2 depicts the side views of the device with elbow bent Fig. 3 depicts the device, an optional way of folding the fabric or similar material to make elbow sleeve with the help of velcro at the edges of sleeve (4).
PATENT CITATIONS
Cited Patent Filing date Publication Applicant Title date US1345783 Aug 27, 1917 Jul 6, 1920 Byron Kelly Thumb-sucking Ernest preventer U52225896 Aug 2, 1937 Dec 24, 1940 Dean Thumb guard Belknap Hobart US2498122 Mar 27, 1947 Feb 21, 1950 Haniuk Digit sucking Nicholas K deterrent US2536633 Mar 15, 1948 Jan 2, 1951 Fitch Robert Antithumb-F sucking device U52633126 Jan 21,1952 Mar 31, 1953 Progressive Antithumb-Products Inc sucking device US2684065 May 18, 1953 Jul 20, 1954 Umbenhower Thumb or finger Frank G guard for infants and children US2783759 Oct 28, 1954 Mar 5, 1957 Doyless Hill Glove for Luther preventing thumb sucking US4396014 Feb 12, 1981 Aug 2, 1983 Michael Thumb-sucking Pace discouragement device US4665907 Dec 11, 1985 May 19, 1987 Leverette Apparatus for Charles R inhibiting digit sucking US5010901 Sep 20, 1985 Apr 30, 1991 Pales Jaime Device for M preventing sucking of thumb or finger US5228142 Aug 16, 1990 Jul 20, 1993 Yoswein Overwrap for Mcgreen fingers and Rebecca hands and method for using it US5578066 Aug 29, 1995 Nov 26, 1996 Gober; Giles Device to D. discharge habitual finger sucking US5797405 May 13, 1997 Aug 25, 1998 Brock; Thumb sucking Lunetta R. deterrent device and method
The greater bending will produce greater resistance. It important to recognize that the extreme elbow bending is needed during thumb sucking, thus the resistance force from the elastics will be minimal when elbow is not folded/bent to the extreme. This feature allows free function of hand without restriction for most of other activities.
In order to generate desired force of resistance needed, various options are available.
Following factors will change the force of resistance.
1. Length elastic strips-Longer length will increase the resistance 2. Width of elastic strips- wider strip of elastic strips will increase the resistance 3. Numbers of elastic strips-Greater number of elastic strips will increase the resistance We have intentionally created the device in a way that it does not suddenly stop thumb sucking, child is still able to insert thumb/fingers in his/her mouth. This device will gradually but increasingly make it difficult for the child to insert fingers/thumb in the mouth. So, instead of abruptly stopping the habit, it discourages the child to thumbsuck and helps to prevent or stop the habit gradually. Abrupt cessation of thumbsucking is stressful for the child and can lead to rejection of the device.
This device will reduce the duration of thumbsucking immediately. Later on, it stops the habit altogether as the pleasure of thumb sucking is counterbalanced by tiredness from resistance to bend the elbow. The device will cause very subtle changes and gradually creates a force of resistance to bend the arm at elbow. The amount of effort needed to put finger/thumb in mouth can be increased slowly or quickly depending on tolerance of the child. It also ensures that thumb and fingers come out of the mouth as soon as child falls asleep and thus minimizing affect of thumb sucking on teeth and skin irritation on hands from saliva that would otherwise will occur if thumb/fingers stay in the mouth all night.
This new invention can be hidden in child's clothes, so it can be wore all the time. This will increase the compliance to use this device and more easily tolerated by the child. It can also be used at home or when travelling. The resistance applied to elbow resistance can be gradually increased very easily by parents without any technical knowhow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 depicts a preferred embodiment of a thumbsucking correction device in accordance with the present invention. It shows the side view of the device with small velcro areas (2) to attach elastic bands (3) FIG. 2 depicts the side views of the device with elbow bent Fig. 3 depicts the device, an optional way of folding the fabric or similar material to make elbow sleeve with the help of velcro at the edges of sleeve (4).
PATENT CITATIONS
Cited Patent Filing date Publication Applicant Title date US1345783 Aug 27, 1917 Jul 6, 1920 Byron Kelly Thumb-sucking Ernest preventer U52225896 Aug 2, 1937 Dec 24, 1940 Dean Thumb guard Belknap Hobart US2498122 Mar 27, 1947 Feb 21, 1950 Haniuk Digit sucking Nicholas K deterrent US2536633 Mar 15, 1948 Jan 2, 1951 Fitch Robert Antithumb-F sucking device U52633126 Jan 21,1952 Mar 31, 1953 Progressive Antithumb-Products Inc sucking device US2684065 May 18, 1953 Jul 20, 1954 Umbenhower Thumb or finger Frank G guard for infants and children US2783759 Oct 28, 1954 Mar 5, 1957 Doyless Hill Glove for Luther preventing thumb sucking US4396014 Feb 12, 1981 Aug 2, 1983 Michael Thumb-sucking Pace discouragement device US4665907 Dec 11, 1985 May 19, 1987 Leverette Apparatus for Charles R inhibiting digit sucking US5010901 Sep 20, 1985 Apr 30, 1991 Pales Jaime Device for M preventing sucking of thumb or finger US5228142 Aug 16, 1990 Jul 20, 1993 Yoswein Overwrap for Mcgreen fingers and Rebecca hands and method for using it US5578066 Aug 29, 1995 Nov 26, 1996 Gober; Giles Device to D. discharge habitual finger sucking US5797405 May 13, 1997 Aug 25, 1998 Brock; Thumb sucking Lunetta R. deterrent device and method
4 USD416650 Oct 13, 1998 Nov 16, 1999 Child's thumb guard USD447289 Oct 26, 2000 Aug 28, 2001 Demetrius T
Thumb Reid protectant Citing Patent Filing date Publication Applicant Title date US9433329 Jan 16, 2015 Sep 6, 2016 Jb Wash Collectives, cloth Llc US20140034067 Aug 6, 2013 Feb 6, 2014 Margo K. Tube To Brilliant Prevent Thumb Sucking US20150196171 Jan 16, 2015 Jul 16, 2015 Joribeth Wash Joseff cloth 1. Schmitt BD. Your Child's Health. New York: Bantam, 1987.
2. BrazeIton TB. Sucking in infancy. Pediatrics 1956; 17:400-4.
3. Friman PC. Thumb sucking in childhood. Feelings: Their medical significance. Ross Laboratories Newsletter 1987;29:11-14.
4. Infante PF. An epidemiologic study of finger habits in preschool children, as related to malocclusion, socioeconomic status, race, sex, and size of community. J
Dent Child 1976;43:33-38.
Thumb Reid protectant Citing Patent Filing date Publication Applicant Title date US9433329 Jan 16, 2015 Sep 6, 2016 Jb Wash Collectives, cloth Llc US20140034067 Aug 6, 2013 Feb 6, 2014 Margo K. Tube To Brilliant Prevent Thumb Sucking US20150196171 Jan 16, 2015 Jul 16, 2015 Joribeth Wash Joseff cloth 1. Schmitt BD. Your Child's Health. New York: Bantam, 1987.
2. BrazeIton TB. Sucking in infancy. Pediatrics 1956; 17:400-4.
3. Friman PC. Thumb sucking in childhood. Feelings: Their medical significance. Ross Laboratories Newsletter 1987;29:11-14.
4. Infante PF. An epidemiologic study of finger habits in preschool children, as related to malocclusion, socioeconomic status, race, sex, and size of community. J
Dent Child 1976;43:33-38.
5. Curzon MEJ. Dental implications of thumb sucking. Pediatrics 1974;54:196-200.
6. Schneider PE, Peterson J. Oral habits: Considerations in management.
Pediatr Olin North Am 1982;29:523-546.
Pediatr Olin North Am 1982;29:523-546.
7. Rubel I. Atypical root resorption of maxillary primary central incisors due to digital sucking: a report of 82 cases. J Dent Child 1986;53:201-4.
8. Phelan WJ, Bachara GH, Satterly AR. Severe hemorrhagic complication from thumb sucking. Olin Pediatr 1979;18:769-70.
9. Moore GJ, McNeill RW, D'Anna JA. The effects of digit sucking on facial growth.
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Effects of successful treatment for thumb sucking on untargeted chronic hair pulling. J
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candidate for the accidental ingestion of a poison? Olin Pediatr 1976;15:918-19.
candidate for the accidental ingestion of a poison? Olin Pediatr 1976;15:918-19.
14. Rankin EA, Jabaley ME, Blair SJ, et al. Acquired rotational digital deformity in children as a result of finger sucking. J Hand Surg 1988;13:535-9.
15. Cambell-Reid C, Price HK. Digital deformities and dental malocclusion due to finger sucking. Br J Plast Sur 1984;37:445-52.
16. Influence of Thumb Sucking on Peer Social Acceptance in First-Grade Children.
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Claims (9)
1. A device for preventing or treatment of thumb/finger sucking, comprising an elbow sleeve worn on elbow of the arm child uses to suck fingers/thumbs. The sleeve consists of (a) Elbow cuff with velcro or othertypes of faterners so that the sleeve fits snuggly and comfortably on lower arm, elbow and upper forearm.
2. The device of claim 1, creates a force to prevent bending of forearm
3. The device of claim 1, creates an adjustable force to prevent bending of forearm
4. The device of claim 1, allows full function of both arms and hands
5. The device of claim 1, wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a cartoon character.
6. The device of claim 1, wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a character from a child's television show.
7. The device of claim 1, wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a character from a movie.
8. The device of claim 1, wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a female character.
9. The device of claim 1, wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a male character.
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