CA2991447C - 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.
Description
THUMB SUCKING HABIT CORRECTION DEVICE
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to devices for preventing and deterring thumb sucking habit/behavior.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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 thumb sucking cannot be underestimated. In one study, children rated photographs of thumb sucking peers as less intelligent, happy, attractive, likable, and fun, and less desirable as a friend (16). Parent's nagging and reprimands to thumb sucking can also cause unhappiness, resentment, and insecurity (17).
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 involve applying various bitter-tasting liquids to the thumb. The theory here is that the thumb suckers, associating a bitter or unpleasant taste during thumb sucking, will stop thumb sucking. In reality, however, the thumb sucker can wash hands, removing the bitter taste. Younger children just become irritable with bitter taste in their mouth.
Physical barriers examples are shown in U.S. Patent Nos. 1,345,783 and
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to devices for preventing and deterring thumb sucking habit/behavior.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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 thumb sucking cannot be underestimated. In one study, children rated photographs of thumb sucking peers as less intelligent, happy, attractive, likable, and fun, and less desirable as a friend (16). Parent's nagging and reprimands to thumb sucking can also cause unhappiness, resentment, and insecurity (17).
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 involve applying various bitter-tasting liquids to the thumb. The theory here is that the thumb suckers, associating a bitter or unpleasant taste during thumb sucking, will stop thumb sucking. In reality, however, the thumb sucker can wash hands, removing the bitter taste. Younger children just become irritable with bitter taste in their mouth.
Physical barriers examples are shown in U.S. Patent 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 thumb sucking.
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.
This background information is provided for the purpose of making known information believed by the applicant to be of possible relevance to the present invention. No admission is necessarily intended, nor should be construed, that any of the preceding information constitutes prior art against the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a thumb sucking habit correction device. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for prevention or treatment of thumb/finger sucking, comprising: an elbow sleeve member, configured for snug fit on a portion of a lower arm, an elbow and a portion of an upper forearm of a wearer; and one or more elongated elastic members, each having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first and second end portions are configured to be attached to an outer surface of the sleeve member, such that the one or more elastic members extend longitudinally over back of the elbow to provide a resistance force upon bending of the elbow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
The invention will now be described by way of an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying simplified, diagrammatic, not-to-scale drawings. In the drawings:
FIG. 1 depicts a side view of the device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention over a wearer's arm.
FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention over a wearer's arm, when the elbow is bent.
Fig. 3 depicts a side view of the device in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device for preventing and/or correcting thumb sucking habit/behavior, examples of which are depicted in Figures 1, 2, and 3. As shown in Figs 1 and
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.
This background information is provided for the purpose of making known information believed by the applicant to be of possible relevance to the present invention. No admission is necessarily intended, nor should be construed, that any of the preceding information constitutes prior art against the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a thumb sucking habit correction device. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for prevention or treatment of thumb/finger sucking, comprising: an elbow sleeve member, configured for snug fit on a portion of a lower arm, an elbow and a portion of an upper forearm of a wearer; and one or more elongated elastic members, each having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first and second end portions are configured to be attached to an outer surface of the sleeve member, such that the one or more elastic members extend longitudinally over back of the elbow to provide a resistance force upon bending of the elbow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
The invention will now be described by way of an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying simplified, diagrammatic, not-to-scale drawings. In the drawings:
FIG. 1 depicts a side view of the device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention over a wearer's arm.
FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention over a wearer's arm, when the elbow is bent.
Fig. 3 depicts a side view of the device in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device for preventing and/or correcting thumb sucking habit/behavior, examples of which are depicted in Figures 1, 2, and 3. As shown in Figs 1 and
3, an example of the device of the present invention comprises a sleeve member 1 that can extend over mid arm to cover 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 (Fig. 1) or an open piece of fabric that can be folded to make a tube with help of VelcroTM 4 or other types of fasteners so that the sleeve fits snuggly (Fig 3). The back portion of the sleeve member can be reinforced with leather or additional padded cloth.
In one embodiment, the end portions of the one or more elastic members can be attached to the sleeve via VelcroTM fasteners (2). The outside surface of back of the sleeve will have multiple areas of VelcroTM surface (2 in Figures 1, 2 & 3). Figures 1, 2 and 3 show elastic strip 3 attached on the outer surface of back of the elbow sleeve via VelcroTM 2.
The elastic strip(s) 3 at the back of elbow sleeve create variable resistance to bend elbow. As a result, greater bending will produce greater resistance. It is 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 The device of the present invention has been intentionally created in a way that it does not suddenly stop thumb sucking, as a child would be 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 suck thumb and helps to prevent or stop the habit gradually. Abrupt cessation of thumb sucking is stressful for the child and can lead to rejection of the device.
The device of the present invention would reduce the duration of thumb sucking immediately.
Later on, it would stop the habit altogether as the pleasure of thumb sucking is counterbalanced by tiredness from resistance to bend the elbow. The device would 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 the effect 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.
The device of the present invention can be hidden in child's clothes, so it can be worn all the time. This will increase the compliance to use this device and more easily tolerated by the child.
In one embodiment, the end portions of the one or more elastic members can be attached to the sleeve via VelcroTM fasteners (2). The outside surface of back of the sleeve will have multiple areas of VelcroTM surface (2 in Figures 1, 2 & 3). Figures 1, 2 and 3 show elastic strip 3 attached on the outer surface of back of the elbow sleeve via VelcroTM 2.
The elastic strip(s) 3 at the back of elbow sleeve create variable resistance to bend elbow. As a result, greater bending will produce greater resistance. It is 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 The device of the present invention has been intentionally created in a way that it does not suddenly stop thumb sucking, as a child would be 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 suck thumb and helps to prevent or stop the habit gradually. Abrupt cessation of thumb sucking is stressful for the child and can lead to rejection of the device.
The device of the present invention would reduce the duration of thumb sucking immediately.
Later on, it would stop the habit altogether as the pleasure of thumb sucking is counterbalanced by tiredness from resistance to bend the elbow. The device would 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 the effect 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.
The device of the present invention can be hidden in child's clothes, so it can be worn all the time. This will increase the compliance to use this device and more easily tolerated by the child.
4 It can also be used at home or when travelling. The resistance applied to elbow bending can be gradually increased very easily by parents without any technical knowhow.
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Cited Patent Filing date Publication Applicant Title date US1345783 Aug 27, 1917 Jul 6, 1920 Byron Kelly Thumb-sucking Ernest preventer US2225896 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-sucking device US2633126 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 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 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 U520150196171 Jan 16, 2015 Jul 16, 2015 Joribeth Wash Joseff cloth References:
1. Schmitt BD. Your Child's Health. New York: Bantam, 1987.
2. Brazelton 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.
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Cited Patent Filing date Publication Applicant Title date US1345783 Aug 27, 1917 Jul 6, 1920 Byron Kelly Thumb-sucking Ernest preventer US2225896 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-sucking device US2633126 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 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 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 U520150196171 Jan 16, 2015 Jul 16, 2015 Joribeth Wash Joseff cloth References:
1. Schmitt BD. Your Child's Health. New York: Bantam, 1987.
2. Brazelton 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.
JADA 1972; 84:592-9.
JADA 1972; 84:592-9.
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13:337-40.
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11. Friman PC, Hove G. Apparent covariation between child habit disorders:
Effects of successful treatment for thumb sucking on untargeted chronic hair pulling. J
Appl Behav Anal 1987; 20:421-7.
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12. Sanchez V. Behavioral treatment of chronic hair pulling in a five-year-old. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiat 1979; 10:241-5.
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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.
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PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A device for prevention or treatment of thumb/finger sucking, comprising:
an elbow sleeve member, configured for snug fit on a portion of a lower arm, an elbow and a portion of an upper forearm of a wearer; and one or more elongated elastic members, each having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first and second end portions are configured to be attached to an outer surface of the sleeve member, such that the one or more elastic members extend longitudinally over back of the elbow to provide a resistance force upon bending of the elbow.
an elbow sleeve member, configured for snug fit on a portion of a lower arm, an elbow and a portion of an upper forearm of a wearer; and one or more elongated elastic members, each having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first and second end portions are configured to be attached to an outer surface of the sleeve member, such that the one or more elastic members extend longitudinally over back of the elbow to provide a resistance force upon bending of the elbow.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the sleeve member is configured such that the device is suitable for use with the elastic members of varying length, width, and/or number, to provide variable resistance force upon bending of the elbow.
3. The device of claim 1 or 2, wherein said end portions of the one or more elastic members are attached to the outer surface of the sleeve member via velcro.TM.
fasteners.
fasteners.
4. The device of claim 3, wherein said outer surface of the sleeve member has multiple areas to attach to the velcro.TM. fasteners.
5. The device of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said sleeve member is a unitary tube shaped structure.
6. The device of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said sleeve member is comprised of a cuff member comprising overlapping portions fastened together.
7. The device of claim 6, wherein said the overlapping portions of the cuff member are fastened via Velcro.TM. fasteners.
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