US20230211249A1 - Expandable digit-operapble therapeutic toy - Google Patents
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- the invention is in the field of therapeutic toys, specifically expandable hand-operated therapeutic devices.
- people may find comfort in manipulating items.
- the manipulation of certain devices may reduce anxiety, subdue distractions, and/or promote concentration. Accordingly, focusing anxious energy on item manipulation may enable a user to better focus on the task at hand.
- the invention of the present disclosure may be a therapeutic toy comprising a corrugated member having a first member end, a second member end, a contracted state, an expanded state, and a plurality of flex units, each of the plurality of flex units comprising a posterior incline, an anterior incline, an apex, a basin, and a flex height, wherein the corrugated member is convertible between the contracted state and the expanded state, wherein the flex height is the difference in height between the apex and the basin, and wherein the flex height in the expanded state is less than the flex height in the contracted state.
- the therapeutic toy may further comprise a first cap disposed on the first member end, the first cap comprising a first cap bottom section, a first cap top section, and a first digit passage; and a second cap disposed on the second member end, the second cap comprising a second cap bottom section, a second cap top section, and a second digit passage.
- the first cap bottom section may comprise a first cap bottom retaining portion
- the first cap top section may comprise a first cap top retaining portion
- the second cap bottom portion may comprise a second cap bottom retaining portion
- the second cap top portion may comprise a second cap top retaining portion.
- the first member end may comprise a first conduit and a first inner lip
- the second member end may comprise a second conduit and a second inner lip, wherein the first cap top retaining portion and the first cap bottom retaining portion contact the first conduit and the first inner lip, and wherein the second cap top retaining portion and the second cap bottom retaining portion contact the second conduit and the second inner lip.
- the first cap bottom portion comprises a first cap bottom column
- the first cap top portion comprises a first cap top column
- the second cap bottom portion comprises a second cap bottom column
- the second cap bottom portion comprises a second cap top column
- the therapeutic toy may further comprise a first member bottom opening and a first member top opening disposed on the first member end, and a second member bottom opening and a second member top opening disposed on the second member end, wherein the first member bottom opening may be sized to accept the first cap bottom column and the first member top opening may be sized to accept the first cap top column, and wherein the second member bottom opening may be sized to accept the second cap bottom column and the second member top opening may be sized to accept the second cap top column.
- the first cap may further comprise a first outer rim and a first inner rim
- the second cap may further comprise a second outer rim and a second inner rim.
- the first cap bottom section, the first cap top section, the second cap bottom section, and the second cap top section each comprise at least one tab and at least one pocket, wherein the at least one pocket is sized to accept the at least one tab.
- FIG. 1 A is a front view of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy in an expanded state.
- FIG. 1 B is a front view of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy in a compressed state.
- FIG. 2 A is a front left perspective view of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy in an expanded state.
- FIG. 2 B is a front left perspective view of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy in a compressed state.
- FIG. 3 is a cut-away illustration of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of an embodiment of a plurality of flex units of a therapeutic toy.
- FIG. 5 is an illustration depicting a therapeutic toy in use.
- the present invention adds a whole new dimension to therapeutic toys, specifically those configured to be manipulated by one’s hands and/or fingers.
- the invention of the present disclosure may be a therapeutic toy 100 (also referred to herein as the “toy”).
- the toy 100 may include a first cap 102 A and a second cap 102 B.
- the first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B may be disposed on opposite ends of the toy 100 .
- the first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B are composed of plastic or any other suitable material.
- the first cap 102 A may include a first digit passage 104 A and/or the second cap 102 B may include a second digit passage 104 B.
- the first digit passage 104 A and the second digit passage 104 B may be configured to accept one or more fingers of a user.
- the first digit passage 104 A and the second digit passage 104 B may each have a cross-sectional area sufficient to enable entry by a user’s finger.
- the first digit passage 104 A and/or the second digit passage 104 B may be oval or oblong.
- the first digit passage 104 A and/or the second digit passage 104 B must be sized to accept the user’s thumb.
- the first digit passage 104 A and the second digit passage 104 B may have openings of different sizes to accommodate, for example, a thumb in the first digit passage 104 A and an index finger in the second digit passage 104 B.
- the first cap 102 A may comprise a first outer rim 106 A and a first inner rim 108 A.
- the first outer rim 106 A may be disposed on the outer portion (for example, the portion of the first cap 102 A proximate to the first top side 112 A) of the first cap 102 A.
- the first inner rim 108 A may be disposed on the inner portion (for example, the portion of the first cap 102 A proximate to the center of the toy 100 ) of the first cap 102 A.
- the first outer rim 106 A may be a beveled or rounded edge that surrounds the circumference of the first top side 112 A.
- the first inner rim 108 A may be a beveled or rounded edge that surrounds the circumference of the inner side of the first cap 102 A.
- the second cap 102 B may comprise a second outer rim 106 B and a second inner rim 108 B.
- the second outer rim 106 B may be disposed on the outer portion (for example, the portion of the second cap 102 B proximate to the second top side 112 B) of the second cap 102 B.
- the second inner rim 108 B may be disposed on the inner portion (for example, the portion of the second cap 102 B proximate to the center of the toy 100 ) of the second cap 102 B.
- the second outer rim 106 B may be a beveled or rounded edge that surrounds the circumference of the second top side 112 B.
- the second inner rim 108 B may be a beveled or rounded edge that surrounds the circumference of the inner side of the second cap 102 B.
- the beveled or rounded edges of the first inner rim 108 A, the first outer rim 106 A, the second inner rim 108 B, and/or the second outer rim 106 B, may be soothing to the touch.
- a rounded edge may be less jarring than a sharp edge.
- the first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B may be shaped to induce calmness in the user.
- the toy 100 may include a corrugated member 110 .
- the corrugated member 110 may be a flexible tube-like member.
- the corrugated member 110 may be composed of a plastic material, for example, a soft plastic.
- the first cap 102 A and second cap 102 B may be composed of a plastic material, however, a harder plastic. Thus, the caps 102 A/ 102 B may be harder than the corrugated member 110 .
- the first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B encompass opposite ends of the corrugated member 110 .
- first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B may attach to the corrugated member 110 , such that a user may enter their fingers into the first digit passage 104 A and/or second digit passage 104 B, enabling the user to manipulate the corrugated member 110 .
- the first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B may each comprise a first top side 112 A and a second top side 112 B, respectively.
- the first top side 112 A and the second top side 112 B are flat.
- the first top side 112 A and the second top side 112 B may be contoured in any suitable manner.
- the first top side 112 A and the second top side 112 B may be nonsolid, for example, a hollow opening.
- the first top side 112 A and the second top side 112 B may comprise the same shape and/or geometry or may differ from one another.
- the first top side 112 A and/or the second top side 112 B may include or may be attached to a suction cup.
- the suction cup may be configured to reversibly adhere one of the first cap 102 A or second cap 102 B to a receiving surface (for example, a table or desk). Accordingly, the user may manipulate the corrugated member 110 by moving the non-fixed cap 102 A/ 102 B.
- a first outer surface 114 A may extend from the first outer rim 106 A to the first inner rim 108 A. However, in an embodiment where the first cap 102 A lacks a first outer rim 106 A and/or first inner rim 108 A, the first outer surface 114 A may more generally comprise the outward facing cylindrical surface of the first cap 102 A. Similarly, a second outer surface 114 B may extend from the second outer rim 106 B to the second inner rim 108 B. However, in an embodiment where the second cap 102 B lacks a second outer rim 106 B and/or a first inner rim 108 A, the second outer surface 114 B may more generally comprise the outward facing cylindrical surface of the second cap 102 B.
- first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B may each comprise a first inner surface 116 A and a second inner surface 116 B, respectively.
- the first inner surface 116 A and the second inner surface 116 B may comprise the surface of the first digit passage 104 A and the second digit passage 104 B.
- the first inner surface 116 A may include the cylindrical wall of the first digit passage 104 A.
- the first inner surface 116 A may generally include the inside walls of the first cap 102 A.
- the first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B may be composed of one or more attachable parts.
- the first cap 102 A and the second cap 102 B may include a first cap bottom section 118 A and a first cap top section 122 A.
- the first cap bottom section 118 A and the first cap top section 122 A may be generally the same geometric shape and size.
- the first cap bottom section 118 A may comprise a first cap bottom column 120 A and the first cap top section 122 A may comprise a first cap top column 124 A.
- the first cap bottom section 118 A and the first cap top section 122 A may be configured to interface, forming the first cap 102 A.
- first cap bottom column 120 A and the first cap top column 124 A may be congruent, such that the first cap bottom column 120 A and the first cap top column 124 A interface to form the first inner surface 116 A and/or the inside portion of the first digit passage 104 A.
- each of the first cap bottom section 118 A and the first cap top section 122 A comprise one or more tabs 126 and one or more pockets 128 .
- a tab 126 may be a raised portion of material partially disposed on the perimeter of the first cap bottom section 118 A, the first cap top section 122 A, the second cap bottom section 118 B, and/or second cap top section 122 B.
- the pocket 128 may be a trough partially disposed on the perimeter of the first cap bottom section 118 A, the first cap top section 122 A, the second cap bottom section 118 B, and the second cap top section 122 B.
- a pocket 128 may be sized and configured to accept a tab 126 of an opposite cap section 118 A/ 118 B/ 122 A/ 122 B.
- an adhesive is disposed between the first cap bottom section 118 A and the first cap top section 122 A, and the second cap bottom section 118 B and the second cap top section 122 B.
- adhesive may be disposed between each tab 126 and corresponding pocket 128 .
- an adhesive may be disposed between the first cap 102 A and the corrugated member 110 and the second cap 102 B and the corrugated member 110 .
- the tab 126 of the first cap bottom section 118 A interfaces with the pocket 128 of the first cap top section 122 A and the tab 126 of the first cap top section 122 A interfaces with the pocket of the first cap bottom section 118 A.
- the tab 126 of the second cap bottom section 118 B interfaces with the pocket 128 of the second cap top section 122 B and the tab 126 of the second cap top section 122 B interfaces with the pocket of first cap bottom section 118 A.
- the top sections 122 A/ 122 B and the bottom sections 118 A/ 118 B comprise tabs 126 and pockets 128 in opposing meeting positions.
- the first cap bottom section 118 A may comprise a first cap bottom retaining portion 130 A.
- the first cap bottom retaining portion 130 A may be a portion of the first cap bottom section 118 A disposed proximal to the corrugated member 110 , wherein the first cap bottom retaining portion 130 A is configured to partially envelop the corrugated member 110 .
- the first cap bottom retaining portion 130 A may be a curved portion of the first cap bottom section 118 A that partially surrounds the first member end 140 A.
- the first cap top section 122 A may comprise a first cap top retaining portion 132 A, wherein the first cap top retaining portion 132 A is configured to partially surround the first member end 140 A.
- the second cap bottom section 118 B and the second cap top section 122 B include a second cap bottom retaining portion 130 B and a second cap top retaining portion 132 B, respectively.
- the corrugated member 110 includes a cavity 134 .
- the cavity 134 may be a hollow portion disposed internal to the corrugated member 110 .
- the cavity 134 may be a void traversing the first member end 140 A to second member end 140 B.
- the first member end 140 A may include a first conduit 136 A and a first inner lip 138 A.
- the first conduit 136 A and the first inner lip 138 A may each circumferentially surround the portion of the first member end 140 A that is proximal to the plurality of flex units 400 .
- the first conduit 136 A may be a cylindrical member having a circumference smaller than the circumference of the majority of the first member end 140 A.
- the first conduit 136 A may be disposed between the majority of the first member end 140 A and the plurality of flex units 400 .
- the first inner lip 138 A may be disposed between the majority of the first member end 140 A and the first conduit 136 A.
- the first cap bottom retaining portion 130 A and the first cap top retaining portion 132 A may contact the first inner lip 138 A and the conduit 136 A.
- the circumference of the conduit 136 A may be roughly the same circumference as the combined first cap bottom retaining portion 130 A and the first cap top retaining portion 132 A.
- the first inner lip 138 A includes a surface area sized to accept the curved portion of the first cap bottom retaining portion 130 A and the first cap top retaining portion 132 A.
- the second member end 140 B may include a second conduit 136 B and a second inner lip 138 B.
- the second conduit 136 B and the second inner lip 138 B may each circumferentially surround the portion of the second member end 140 B that is proximal to the plurality of flex units 400 .
- the second conduit 136 B may be a cylindrical member having a circumference smaller than the circumference of the majority of the second member end 140 B.
- the second conduit 136 B may be disposed between the majority of the second member end 140 B and the plurality of flex units 400 .
- the second inner lip 138 B may be disposed between the majority of the second member end 140B and the second conduit 136 B.
- the second cap bottom retaining portion 130 B and the second cap top retaining portion 132 B may contact the second inner lip 138 B and the second conduit 136 B.
- the circumference of the second conduit 136 B may be roughly the same circumference as the combined second cap bottom retaining portion 130 B and the second cap top retaining portion 132 B.
- the second inner lip 138 B includes a surface area sized to accept the curved portion of the second cap bottom retaining portion 130 B and the second cap top retaining portion 132 B.
- the first member bottom opening 142 A may be a hole in the bottom side of the first member end 140 A.
- the first member bottom opening 142 A may be sized to accept the first cap bottom column 120 A.
- the first member top opening 144 A may be a hole in the top side of the first member end 140 A.
- the first member top opening 144 A may be sized to accept the first cap top column 124 A.
- the second member bottom opening 142 B may be a hole in the bottom side of the second member end 140 B.
- the second member bottom opening 142 B may be sized to accept the second cap bottom column 120 B.
- the second member top opening 144 B may be a hole in the top side of the second member end 140 B.
- the second member top opening 144 B may be sized to accept the second cap top column 124 B.
- the corrugated member 110 comprises a plurality of flex units 400 .
- the toy 100 includes seven flex units 400 .
- the toy 100 may include any suitable quantity of flex units 400 .
- the toy 100 may include a quantity of flex units 400 that enable the corrugated member 110 to be expanded and compressed without over-flexing the corrugated member 110 . Accordingly, the maximum expanded length of the corrugated member 110 may be roughly equivalent to the distance between the two fingers in use (for example, the thumb and index finger).
- Each flex unit 400 may comprise a posterior incline 402 , an anterior incline 404 , an apex 406 , and a basin 408 .
- the posterior incline 402 may be the incline in closest proximity to the first or second member end 140 A/ 140 B. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 , the posterior incline 402 is in closer proximity to the second member end 140 B and second cap 102 B than the anterior incline’s 404 proximity to the second member end 140 B and second cap 102 B.
- the apex 406 may be the joining point for the posterior incline 402 and anterior incline 404 , wherein the posterior incline 402 and anterior incline 404 are of the same flex unit 400 .
- the basin 408 may be the joining point for the anterior incline 404 of a first flex unit 400 and the posterior incline 402 of an adjacent flex unit 400 .
- the apex 406 may be at a greater radial height than the basin 408 .
- the distance between the apex 406 and basin 408 of a flex unit 400 may be the flex height 410 .
- the flex height 410 may be variable based on the compression of the corrugated member 110 .
- the corrugated member 110 may include a compressed state and an extended state. For example, the flex height 410 in a compressed state may be greater than the flex height 410 in an extended state.
- a user may place one finger through each of the first digit passage 104 A and the second digit passage 104 B.
- the user may separate their fingers to convert the corrugated member to an expanded state and may contract their fingers to return the corrugated member to a compressed state.
- the corrugated member 110 may be of a sufficient flexibility to enable a user to manipulate the corrugated member 110 from a compressed state to an extended state and from an extended state to a compressed state. Further, the corrugated member 110 may be of a sufficient flexibility to enable a user to manipulate the corrugated member 110 in multiple axis. For example, the user may manipulate the corrugated member 110 in the x-axis, the ⁇ -axis, and the z-axis.
- the corrugated member 110 may be of a sufficient plasticity and rigidity to create audible tones upon compression and expansion. For example, upon expansion the flex height 410 may decrease and the distance between the crests of the apexes 406 may increase, causing an audible noise. The noise may reverberate and/or amplify within the cavity 134 of the corrugated member 110 .
- the corrugated member 110 may be configured to manifest different tones upon compression and expansion.
- the resulting noise’s pitch may shift with the expansion and/or contraction of each flex unit 400 .
- the cavity 134 length may change, causing the waves within the cavity 134 to modulate in frequency and wavelength.
- the pitch may increase as the corrugated member 110 is expanded and the pitch may decrease as the corrugated member 110 is compressed.
- the pitch may decrease upon expansion. The resulting noise may be particularly satisfying to individuals who suffer from stress.
- the first digit passage 104 A and the second digit passage 104 B may include padding or another material configured to provide comfort to the user.
- a soft layer may be disposed around the first inner surface 116 A and the second inner surface 116 B.
- the padding may be silicone or a silicone-like material.
- the padding surrounds the entire first digit passage 104 A and second digit passage 104 B.
- the padding is disposed on the inner portion (for example, the portion closest to the corrugated member) of the first digit passage 104 A and/or second digit passage 104 B.
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The invention of the present disclosure may be a therapeutic toy comprising a corrugated member having a first member end, a second member end, a contracted state, an expanded state, and a plurality of flex units, wherein the corrugated member is convertible between the contracted state and the expanded state, wherein the flex height is the difference in height between the apex and the basin, and wherein the flex height in the expanded state is less than the flex height in the contracted state. The therapeutic toy may further comprise a first cap disposed on the first member end, the first cap comprising a first cap bottom section, a first cap top section, and a first digit passage; and a second cap disposed on the second member end, the second cap comprising a second cap bottom section, a second cap top section, and a second digit passage.
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- The invention is in the field of therapeutic toys, specifically expandable hand-operated therapeutic devices.
- Many individuals develop stress throughout the day. Accordingly, many individuals seek an outlet to reduce their stress. Specifically, these individuals are capable of reducing their stress via movement of their hands.
- Moreover, many individuals develop conditions (for example, arthritis pains), which negatively impact the usability of their hands. Such conditions can be alleviated with calculated movements of the hands and fingers. It has been shown that exercise and movement of the hands and digits may both alleviate stress and improve certain muscular or skeletal conditions.
- Additionally, people may find comfort in manipulating items. For example, the manipulation of certain devices may reduce anxiety, subdue distractions, and/or promote concentration. Accordingly, focusing anxious energy on item manipulation may enable a user to better focus on the task at hand.
- It would be desirable to have apparatuses and methods for reducing stress and promoting concentration by enabling object manipulation via the hand(s).
- Thus, it would be further desirable to provide a comparatively small and inexpensive device that is configured to reduce stress. Additionally, it would be desirable to provide a therapeutic toy that facilitates soothing sounds and relaxing movements.
- In an embodiment, the invention of the present disclosure may be a therapeutic toy comprising a corrugated member having a first member end, a second member end, a contracted state, an expanded state, and a plurality of flex units, each of the plurality of flex units comprising a posterior incline, an anterior incline, an apex, a basin, and a flex height, wherein the corrugated member is convertible between the contracted state and the expanded state, wherein the flex height is the difference in height between the apex and the basin, and wherein the flex height in the expanded state is less than the flex height in the contracted state. The therapeutic toy may further comprise a first cap disposed on the first member end, the first cap comprising a first cap bottom section, a first cap top section, and a first digit passage; and a second cap disposed on the second member end, the second cap comprising a second cap bottom section, a second cap top section, and a second digit passage.
- The first cap bottom section may comprise a first cap bottom retaining portion, the first cap top section may comprise a first cap top retaining portion, the second cap bottom portion may comprise a second cap bottom retaining portion, and the second cap top portion may comprise a second cap top retaining portion. In a further embodiment, the first member end may comprise a first conduit and a first inner lip, and the second member end may comprise a second conduit and a second inner lip, wherein the first cap top retaining portion and the first cap bottom retaining portion contact the first conduit and the first inner lip, and wherein the second cap top retaining portion and the second cap bottom retaining portion contact the second conduit and the second inner lip.
- In an embodiment, the first cap bottom portion comprises a first cap bottom column, the first cap top portion comprises a first cap top column, the second cap bottom portion comprises a second cap bottom column, and the second cap bottom portion comprises a second cap top column, wherein the first digit passage is formed by the first cap bottom column and the first cap top column, and wherein the second digit passage is formed by the second cap bottom column and the second cap top column.
- The therapeutic toy may further comprise a first member bottom opening and a first member top opening disposed on the first member end, and a second member bottom opening and a second member top opening disposed on the second member end, wherein the first member bottom opening may be sized to accept the first cap bottom column and the first member top opening may be sized to accept the first cap top column, and wherein the second member bottom opening may be sized to accept the second cap bottom column and the second member top opening may be sized to accept the second cap top column. The first cap may further comprise a first outer rim and a first inner rim, the second cap may further comprise a second outer rim and a second inner rim. In an embodiment, the first cap bottom section, the first cap top section, the second cap bottom section, and the second cap top section, each comprise at least one tab and at least one pocket, wherein the at least one pocket is sized to accept the at least one tab.
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FIG. 1A is a front view of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy in an expanded state. -
FIG. 1B is a front view of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy in a compressed state. -
FIG. 2A is a front left perspective view of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy in an expanded state. -
FIG. 2B is a front left perspective view of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy in a compressed state. -
FIG. 3 is a cut-away illustration of an embodiment of a therapeutic toy. -
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of an embodiment of a plurality of flex units of a therapeutic toy. -
FIG. 5 is an illustration depicting a therapeutic toy in use. - The present invention adds a whole new dimension to therapeutic toys, specifically those configured to be manipulated by one’s hands and/or fingers.
- Throughout the specification, wherever practicable, like structures will be identified by like reference numbers. In some figures, components, such as additional electrical connections or fasteners have been omitted for clarity in the drawings. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the term “or” means “either or both” such that “A or B” includes A alone, B alone, and both A and B together.
- The invention of the present disclosure may be a therapeutic toy 100 (also referred to herein as the “toy”). The
toy 100 may include afirst cap 102A and a second cap 102B. Thefirst cap 102A and the second cap 102B may be disposed on opposite ends of thetoy 100. In an embodiment, thefirst cap 102A and the second cap 102B are composed of plastic or any other suitable material. Thefirst cap 102A may include afirst digit passage 104A and/or the second cap 102B may include asecond digit passage 104B. Thefirst digit passage 104A and thesecond digit passage 104B may be configured to accept one or more fingers of a user. Thus, thefirst digit passage 104A and thesecond digit passage 104B may each have a cross-sectional area sufficient to enable entry by a user’s finger. In an embodiment, thefirst digit passage 104A and/or thesecond digit passage 104B may be oval or oblong. For example, thefirst digit passage 104A and/or thesecond digit passage 104B must be sized to accept the user’s thumb. Accordingly, in one embodiment, thefirst digit passage 104A and thesecond digit passage 104B may have openings of different sizes to accommodate, for example, a thumb in thefirst digit passage 104A and an index finger in thesecond digit passage 104B. - Further, the
first cap 102A may comprise a firstouter rim 106A and a firstinner rim 108A. The firstouter rim 106A may be disposed on the outer portion (for example, the portion of thefirst cap 102A proximate to the firsttop side 112A) of thefirst cap 102A. The firstinner rim 108A may be disposed on the inner portion (for example, the portion of thefirst cap 102A proximate to the center of the toy 100) of thefirst cap 102A. The firstouter rim 106A may be a beveled or rounded edge that surrounds the circumference of the firsttop side 112A. Similarly, the firstinner rim 108A may be a beveled or rounded edge that surrounds the circumference of the inner side of thefirst cap 102A. - Moreover, the second cap 102B may comprise a second
outer rim 106B and a secondinner rim 108B. The secondouter rim 106B may be disposed on the outer portion (for example, the portion of the second cap 102B proximate to the secondtop side 112B) of the second cap 102B. The secondinner rim 108B may be disposed on the inner portion (for example, the portion of the second cap 102B proximate to the center of the toy 100) of the second cap 102B. The secondouter rim 106B may be a beveled or rounded edge that surrounds the circumference of the secondtop side 112B. Similarly, the secondinner rim 108B may be a beveled or rounded edge that surrounds the circumference of the inner side of the second cap 102B. The beveled or rounded edges of the firstinner rim 108A, the firstouter rim 106A, the secondinner rim 108B, and/or the secondouter rim 106B, may be soothing to the touch. For example, a rounded edge may be less jarring than a sharp edge. Accordingly, thefirst cap 102A and the second cap 102B may be shaped to induce calmness in the user. - The
toy 100 may include acorrugated member 110. Thecorrugated member 110 may be a flexible tube-like member. Thecorrugated member 110 may be composed of a plastic material, for example, a soft plastic. Thefirst cap 102A and second cap 102B may be composed of a plastic material, however, a harder plastic. Thus, thecaps 102A/102B may be harder than thecorrugated member 110. In an embodiment, thefirst cap 102A and the second cap 102B encompass opposite ends of thecorrugated member 110. For example, thefirst cap 102A and the second cap 102B may attach to thecorrugated member 110, such that a user may enter their fingers into thefirst digit passage 104A and/orsecond digit passage 104B, enabling the user to manipulate thecorrugated member 110. - The
first cap 102A and the second cap 102B may each comprise a firsttop side 112A and a secondtop side 112B, respectively. In an embodiment, the firsttop side 112A and the secondtop side 112B are flat. However, in alternate embodiments the firsttop side 112A and the secondtop side 112B may be contoured in any suitable manner. In a further alternate embodiment, the firsttop side 112A and the secondtop side 112B may be nonsolid, for example, a hollow opening. The firsttop side 112A and the secondtop side 112B may comprise the same shape and/or geometry or may differ from one another. In a further embodiment, the firsttop side 112A and/or the secondtop side 112B may include or may be attached to a suction cup. For example, the suction cup may be configured to reversibly adhere one of thefirst cap 102A or second cap 102B to a receiving surface (for example, a table or desk). Accordingly, the user may manipulate thecorrugated member 110 by moving thenon-fixed cap 102A/102B. - In an embodiment, a first
outer surface 114A may extend from the firstouter rim 106A to the firstinner rim 108A. However, in an embodiment where thefirst cap 102A lacks a firstouter rim 106A and/or firstinner rim 108A, the firstouter surface 114A may more generally comprise the outward facing cylindrical surface of thefirst cap 102A. Similarly, a secondouter surface 114B may extend from the secondouter rim 106B to the secondinner rim 108B. However, in an embodiment where the second cap 102B lacks a secondouter rim 106B and/or a firstinner rim 108A, the secondouter surface 114B may more generally comprise the outward facing cylindrical surface of the second cap 102B. - Further, the
first cap 102A and the second cap 102B may each comprise a firstinner surface 116A and a secondinner surface 116B, respectively. The firstinner surface 116A and the secondinner surface 116B may comprise the surface of thefirst digit passage 104A and thesecond digit passage 104B. For example, the firstinner surface 116A may include the cylindrical wall of thefirst digit passage 104A. Alternatively, in an embodiment where thefirst digit passage 104A is not bound by cylindrical walls, the firstinner surface 116A may generally include the inside walls of thefirst cap 102A. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , thefirst cap 102A and the second cap 102B may be composed of one or more attachable parts. For example, thefirst cap 102A and the second cap 102B may include a firstcap bottom section 118A and a firstcap top section 122A. The firstcap bottom section 118A and the firstcap top section 122A may be generally the same geometric shape and size. The firstcap bottom section 118A may comprise a firstcap bottom column 120A and the firstcap top section 122A may comprise a firstcap top column 124A. The firstcap bottom section 118A and the firstcap top section 122A may be configured to interface, forming thefirst cap 102A. Similarly, the firstcap bottom column 120A and the firstcap top column 124A may be congruent, such that the firstcap bottom column 120A and the firstcap top column 124A interface to form the firstinner surface 116A and/or the inside portion of thefirst digit passage 104A. - In an embodiment, each of the first
cap bottom section 118A and the firstcap top section 122A comprise one ormore tabs 126 and one ormore pockets 128. Atab 126 may be a raised portion of material partially disposed on the perimeter of the firstcap bottom section 118A, the firstcap top section 122A, the second cap bottom section 118B, and/or secondcap top section 122B. Thepocket 128 may be a trough partially disposed on the perimeter of the firstcap bottom section 118A, the firstcap top section 122A, the second cap bottom section 118B, and the secondcap top section 122B. Apocket 128 may be sized and configured to accept atab 126 of anopposite cap section 118A/118 B/ 122A/122B. In an embodiment, an adhesive is disposed between the firstcap bottom section 118A and the firstcap top section 122A, and the second cap bottom section 118B and the secondcap top section 122B. For example, adhesive may be disposed between eachtab 126 andcorresponding pocket 128. Further, an adhesive may be disposed between thefirst cap 102A and thecorrugated member 110 and the second cap 102B and thecorrugated member 110. - In an embodiment, when the
first cap 102A and the second cap 102B are assembled, thetab 126 of the firstcap bottom section 118A interfaces with thepocket 128 of the firstcap top section 122A and thetab 126 of the firstcap top section 122A interfaces with the pocket of the firstcap bottom section 118A. Similarly, thetab 126 of the second cap bottom section 118B interfaces with thepocket 128 of the secondcap top section 122B and thetab 126 of the secondcap top section 122B interfaces with the pocket of firstcap bottom section 118A. Thus, thetop sections 122A/122B and thebottom sections 118A/118B comprisetabs 126 andpockets 128 in opposing meeting positions. - The first
cap bottom section 118A may comprise a first capbottom retaining portion 130A. The first capbottom retaining portion 130A may be a portion of the firstcap bottom section 118A disposed proximal to thecorrugated member 110, wherein the first capbottom retaining portion 130A is configured to partially envelop thecorrugated member 110. For example, the first capbottom retaining portion 130A may be a curved portion of the firstcap bottom section 118A that partially surrounds thefirst member end 140A. Further, the firstcap top section 122A may comprise a first captop retaining portion 132A, wherein the first captop retaining portion 132A is configured to partially surround thefirst member end 140A. In a further embodiment, the second cap bottom section 118B and the secondcap top section 122B include a second cap bottom retaining portion 130B and a second cap top retaining portion 132B, respectively. - In an embodiment, the
corrugated member 110 includes acavity 134. Thecavity 134 may be a hollow portion disposed internal to thecorrugated member 110. For example, thecavity 134 may be a void traversing the first member end 140A tosecond member end 140B. - The
first member end 140A may include a first conduit 136A and a firstinner lip 138A. The first conduit 136A and the firstinner lip 138A may each circumferentially surround the portion of thefirst member end 140A that is proximal to the plurality offlex units 400. The first conduit 136A may be a cylindrical member having a circumference smaller than the circumference of the majority of thefirst member end 140A. The first conduit 136A may be disposed between the majority of the first member end 140A and the plurality offlex units 400. The firstinner lip 138A may be disposed between the majority of the first member end 140A and the first conduit 136A. The first capbottom retaining portion 130A and the first captop retaining portion 132A may contact the firstinner lip 138A and the conduit 136A. For example, the circumference of the conduit 136A may be roughly the same circumference as the combined first capbottom retaining portion 130A and the first captop retaining portion 132A. As a further non-limiting example, the firstinner lip 138A includes a surface area sized to accept the curved portion of the first capbottom retaining portion 130A and the first captop retaining portion 132A. - The
second member end 140B may include a second conduit 136B and a second inner lip 138B. The second conduit 136B and the second inner lip 138B may each circumferentially surround the portion of thesecond member end 140B that is proximal to the plurality offlex units 400. The second conduit 136B may be a cylindrical member having a circumference smaller than the circumference of the majority of thesecond member end 140B. The second conduit 136B may be disposed between the majority of thesecond member end 140B and the plurality offlex units 400. The second inner lip 138B may be disposed between the majority of thesecond member end 140B and the second conduit 136B. The second cap bottom retaining portion 130B and the second cap top retaining portion 132B may contact the second inner lip 138B and the second conduit 136B. For example, the circumference of the second conduit 136B may be roughly the same circumference as the combined second cap bottom retaining portion 130B and the second cap top retaining portion 132B. As a further non-limiting example, the second inner lip 138B includes a surface area sized to accept the curved portion of the second cap bottom retaining portion 130B and the second cap top retaining portion 132B. - The first
member bottom opening 142A may be a hole in the bottom side of thefirst member end 140A. The firstmember bottom opening 142A may be sized to accept the firstcap bottom column 120A. The firstmember top opening 144A may be a hole in the top side of thefirst member end 140A. The firstmember top opening 144A may be sized to accept the firstcap top column 124A. The second member bottom opening 142B may be a hole in the bottom side of thesecond member end 140B. The second member bottom opening 142B may be sized to accept the secondcap bottom column 120B. The secondmember top opening 144B may be a hole in the top side of thesecond member end 140B. The secondmember top opening 144B may be sized to accept the secondcap top column 124B. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , thecorrugated member 110 comprises a plurality offlex units 400. In an embodiment, thetoy 100 includes sevenflex units 400. However, thetoy 100 may include any suitable quantity offlex units 400. Thetoy 100 may include a quantity offlex units 400 that enable thecorrugated member 110 to be expanded and compressed without over-flexing thecorrugated member 110. Accordingly, the maximum expanded length of thecorrugated member 110 may be roughly equivalent to the distance between the two fingers in use (for example, the thumb and index finger). Eachflex unit 400 may comprise aposterior incline 402, ananterior incline 404, an apex 406, and abasin 408. Theposterior incline 402 may be the incline in closest proximity to the first or second member end 140A/140B. For example, as shown inFIG. 4 , theposterior incline 402 is in closer proximity to thesecond member end 140B and second cap 102B than the anterior incline’s 404 proximity to thesecond member end 140B and second cap 102B. The apex 406 may be the joining point for theposterior incline 402 andanterior incline 404, wherein theposterior incline 402 andanterior incline 404 are of thesame flex unit 400. Thebasin 408 may be the joining point for theanterior incline 404 of afirst flex unit 400 and theposterior incline 402 of anadjacent flex unit 400. The apex 406 may be at a greater radial height than thebasin 408. - In an embodiment, the distance between the apex 406 and
basin 408 of aflex unit 400 may be theflex height 410. Theflex height 410 may be variable based on the compression of thecorrugated member 110. Thecorrugated member 110 may include a compressed state and an extended state. For example, theflex height 410 in a compressed state may be greater than theflex height 410 in an extended state. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , a user may place one finger through each of thefirst digit passage 104A and thesecond digit passage 104B. The user may separate their fingers to convert the corrugated member to an expanded state and may contract their fingers to return the corrugated member to a compressed state. - The
corrugated member 110 may be of a sufficient flexibility to enable a user to manipulate thecorrugated member 110 from a compressed state to an extended state and from an extended state to a compressed state. Further, thecorrugated member 110 may be of a sufficient flexibility to enable a user to manipulate thecorrugated member 110 in multiple axis. For example, the user may manipulate thecorrugated member 110 in the x-axis, the γ-axis, and the z-axis. - In an embodiment, the
corrugated member 110 may be of a sufficient plasticity and rigidity to create audible tones upon compression and expansion. For example, upon expansion theflex height 410 may decrease and the distance between the crests of theapexes 406 may increase, causing an audible noise. The noise may reverberate and/or amplify within thecavity 134 of thecorrugated member 110. Thecorrugated member 110 may be configured to manifest different tones upon compression and expansion. - As the
corrugated member 110 is expanded or contracted, the resulting noise’s pitch may shift with the expansion and/or contraction of eachflex unit 400. For example, thecavity 134 length may change, causing the waves within thecavity 134 to modulate in frequency and wavelength. For example, the pitch may increase as thecorrugated member 110 is expanded and the pitch may decrease as thecorrugated member 110 is compressed. However, in another embodiment, the pitch may decrease upon expansion. The resulting noise may be particularly satisfying to individuals who suffer from stress. - The
first digit passage 104A and thesecond digit passage 104B may include padding or another material configured to provide comfort to the user. For example, a soft layer may be disposed around the firstinner surface 116A and the secondinner surface 116B. For example, the padding may be silicone or a silicone-like material. In an embodiment, the padding surrounds the entirefirst digit passage 104A andsecond digit passage 104B. However, in another embodiment, the padding is disposed on the inner portion (for example, the portion closest to the corrugated member) of thefirst digit passage 104A and/orsecond digit passage 104B. - While certain novel features of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood that various omissions, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.
Claims (7)
1. A therapeutic toy comprising:
a corrugated member having a first member end, a second member end, a contracted state, an expanded state, and a plurality of flex units, each of the plurality of flex units comprising a posterior incline, an anterior incline, an apex, a basin, and a flex height,
wherein the corrugated member is convertible between the contracted state and the expanded state,
wherein the flex height is the difference in height between the apex and the basin, and
wherein the flex height in the expanded state is less than the flex height in the contracted state;
a first cap disposed on the first member end, the first cap comprising a first cap bottom section, a first cap top section, and a first digit passage; and
a second cap disposed on the second member end, the second cap comprising a second cap bottom section, a second cap top section, and a second digit passage.
2. The therapeutic toy of claim 1 , the first cap bottom section comprising a first cap bottom retaining portion, the first cap top section comprising a first cap top retaining portion, the second cap bottom portion comprising a second cap bottom retaining portion, and the second cap top portion comprising a second cap top retaining portion.
3. The therapeutic toy of claim 2 , the first member end comprising a first conduit and a first inner lip, and the second member end comprising a second conduit and a second inner lip,
wherein the first cap top retaining portion and the first cap bottom retaining portion contact the first conduit and the first inner lip, and
wherein the second cap top retaining portion and the second cap bottom retaining portion contact the second conduit and the second inner lip.
4. The therapeutic toy of claim 1 , the first cap bottom portion comprising a first cap bottom column, the first cap top portion comprising a first cap top column, the second cap bottom portion comprising a second cap bottom column, and the second cap bottom portion comprising a second cap top column,
wherein the first digit passage is formed by the first cap bottom column and the first cap top column, and
wherein the second digit passage is formed by the second cap bottom column and the second cap top column.
5. The therapeutic toy of claim 1 , further comprising a first member bottom opening and a first member top opening disposed on the first member end, and a second member bottom opening and a second member top opening disposed on the second member end,
wherein the first member bottom opening is sized to accept the first cap bottom column and the first member top opening is sized to accept the first cap top column, and
wherein the second member bottom opening is sized to accept the second cap bottom column and the second member top opening is sized to accept the second cap top column.
6. The therapeutic toy of claim 1 , the first cap further comprising a first outer rim and a first inner rim, the second cap further comprising a second outer rim and a second inner rim.
7. The therapeutic toy of claim 1 , the first cap bottom section, the first cap top section, the second cap bottom section, and the second cap top section, each comprising at least one tab and at least one pocket, wherein the at least one pocket is sized to accept the at least one tab.
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