Stuffed toy and method for educating children with diabetes
US5842870A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H3/003
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stuffed toy animal is provided for educational interaction with a child learning about medication injection sites. The stuffed toy includes a body having a head, torso, arms, and legs. A plurality of injection regions are disposed at various locations of the body. The injection regions are distinguishable from one another to assist in the child's distinguishable identification of the injection regions. A method is also provided to use the stuffed toy in a game-like manner to assist in the overall educational process.
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