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Training apparatus and method for handling newborn infants
Assignee: CHUCKLES & Co A Corp OF TX
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Filing: 1990-05-18
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Granted: 1992-03-17
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Expires: 2010-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A training method for the care and handling or newborn infants, comprising the steps of providing a doll in which the doll comprises a torso, providing a plurality of reference points printed on the surface of the doll at various locations, and providing instructions, such as a manual or video tape, which includes the same reference points as those printed on the surface of the doll.
Inventors
- 👤 Gayl Carlberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:44
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of training persons in the care and handling of a newborn infant, comprising the steps of: providing a doll in which the doll comprises a torso, with head, arms and legs attached to said torso; providing a plurality of reference points printed on the surface of the doll at different locations, said reference points being visually identifiable by a trainee; and providing instructions which relate to the care or handling of a newborn infant, said instructions including the same reference points which are printed on the surface of the doll.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of training persons in the care and handling of a newborn infant, comprising the steps of: providing a doll in which the doll comprises a torso, with head, arms and legs attached to said torso; providing a plurality of reference points printed on the surface of the doll at different locations, said reference points being visually identifiable by a trainee; and providing instructions which relate to the care or handling of a newborn infant, said instructions including the same reference points which are printed on the surface of the doll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said step of providing reference points includes providing colored markings on the doll; wherein the reference points on the doll are visually identified by viewing the colors of the reference points on the doll; and wherein said step of providing instructions includes providing a specific set of instructions identified by viewing the colors, said colors being a part of said instructions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said step of providing reference points includes providing numbered markings on the doll; wherein the reference points on the doll are visually identified by viewing the numbered markings of said doll; and wherein said step of providing instructions includes providing a specific set of instructions identified by viewing the numbered markings, said numbered markings being a part of said instructions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said step of providing instructions comprises providing a manual which includes pages, said pages having information related to the care of an infant, said pages also having reference points related to the reference points printed on the surface of the doll.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said step of providing instructions comprises attaching a manual to said doll, said manual being capable of being removed by the trainee.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method recited in claim 1, additionally comprising providing a diaper attached to said doll, said diaper capable of being in an open position or a closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method recited in claim 6, additionally comprising providing a flat, irregularly-shaped member which is hingedly attached to the diaper, and a message printed on said diaper which is revealed by the lifting up of the regularly-shaped member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method recited in claim 1, additionally comprising providing a pacifier, said pacifier being connected to the head of said doll at the mouth by a retractable cord which is attached to means for activating a sound simulating the crying of a baby.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method recited in claim 1, additionally comprising providing a piece of simulated hair which is removably attached to the top of the doll's head.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method recited in claim 1, additionally comprising providing an irregularly-shaped member removably attached to the mouth of the doll.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of training oneself in the care and handling of a newborn infant, comprising the steps of: holding a doll which simulates an actual newborn infant in which the doll has a plurality of reference points printed on different parts of the doll's body, wherein the reference points are visually identifiable by the trainee; visually identifying at least one of the plurality of reference points printed on the doll; and viewing instructions which comprise information keyed to the reference points printed on the doll, wherein the information is divided into topics that specifically relate to the care of a newborn infant, the handling of the infant, or the specific body part identified by the reference point.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of training oneself in the care and handling of a newborn infant, comprising the steps of: holding a doll which simulates an actual newborn infant in which the doll has a plurality of reference points printed on different parts of the doll's body, wherein the reference points are visually identifiable by the trainee; visually identifying at least one of the plurality of reference points printed on the doll; and viewing instructions which comprise information keyed to the reference points printed on the doll, wherein the information is divided into topics that specifically relate to the care of a newborn infant, the handling of the infant, or the specific body part identified by the reference point.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method recited in claim 11, wherein said instructions comprise a manual which is removably attached to the doll, said method additionally comprising the step of removing the manual from the doll and reading said instructions which comprise information keyed to the reference points printed on the doll.
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