US5285540A
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Toilet training system
Assignee: KIDS' WORLD Inc A Corp OF
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Filing: 1990-11-05
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Granted: 1994-02-15
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Expires: 2010-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A toilet training system and method which includes a plurality of sheets with patterns adapted to dissolve when contacted with urine, at least one chart for recording the child's use of a toilet, instruction for positioning one of the sheets in the toilet such that the patterned sheet is contacted by the child's urine and therefore dissolves, and instructions for recording the child's toilet training progress on the provided chart. Optionally receiving means are positioned in the toilet to hold the sheet out of the water and in line with the child's urine stream. The sheet is preferably formed of carboxymethyl cellulose and sized to dissolve when contacted with 30 cc of urine. In the preferred embodiment this toilet training system and associated method of encouraging child to use the toilet is in a booklet form.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence J. Putz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/10; A47K11/105; A47K11/06; A47K17/00; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/42; A61F2013/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A toilet training system adapted to interest a child in using a toilet for elimination of urine and recording the child's toilet training progress comprising in combination: a plurality of sheets adapted to dissolve when contacted with urine; a chart for recording a child's use of a toilet for elimination; and instructions including first instructions for positioning one of the plurality of sheets in the toilet such that the child's elimination of urine in said toilet causes the sheet to dissolve, second instructions for recording the child's elimination of urine in the toilet bowl on the chart; whereby when the instructions are followed the child becomes interested in using toilet for elimination because the child causes the sheet to disappear by elimination of urine in the toilet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A toilet training system adapted to interest a child in using a toilet for elimination of urine and recording the child's toilet training progress comprising in combination: a plurality of sheets adapted to dissolve when contacted with urine; a chart for recording a child's use of a toilet for elimination; and instructions including first instructions for positioning one of the plurality of sheets in the toilet such that the child's elimination of urine in said toilet causes the sheet to dissolve, second instructions for recording the child's elimination of urine in the toilet bowl on the chart; whereby when the instructions are followed the child becomes interested in using toilet for elimination because the child causes the sheet to disappear by elimination of urine in the toilet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A toilet training system according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of sheets include decorative designs of a nature which would interest children.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A toilet training system according to claim 2 wherein said plurality of sheets are divisible portions of a single page.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A toilet training system according to claim 2 wherein the first instructions include detaching a sheet for positioning in the toilet from one of a plurality of pages.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A toilet training system according to claim 2 wherein said decorative design is formed of water soluble ink.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A toilet training system according to claim 2 wherein said decorative design is formed of oil based ink.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A toilet training system according to claim 1 wherein said first instructions includes directions to explain to said child that elimination of urine in the toilet will make the sheet dissolve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A toilet training system according to claim 1 wherein the first instruction direct the positioning of said sheet to be placed on a dry surface in the toilet bowl.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A toilet training system according to claim 1 wherein said chart includes a section for recording the time at which the child eliminated urine in the toilet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A toilet training system according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of sheets and, said chart and said instructions form a book having a plurality of leaves bound together along a spine.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-02-14 | 1997-08-16 | 1998-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-02-14 | 2001-08-16 | 2002-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-02-14 | 2005-08-16 | 2006-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |