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Potty Training Method

  • US 20120208155A1
  • Filed: 02/10/2012
  • Published: 08/16/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for toilet training a child comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing a flush toilet comprising at least one exterior flat surface, and a toilet bowl having toilet bowl water therein;

    b) providing a portable, handheld electronic device, wherein the electronic device comprises a housing, a substantially flat bottom surface and a user-actuated button on the top surface, further wherein the substantially flat bottom surface comprises means for removably attaching the electronic device to the exterior flat surface of the flush toilet;

    c) visually presenting and demonstrating the electronic device to the child by pressing the user-actuated button within the child'"'"'s sight, wherein pressing the button transmits a signal to an operationally coupled controller contained within the housing to activate an internal sensory output generator, wherein the sensory output generator generates a sensory output to the child;

    d) allowing the child to press the user-actuated button on the electronic device to activate the internal sensory output generator to generate the sensory output for the child;

    e) repeating steps c) and d) until the child associates the sensory output with pressing the user-actuated button;

    f) placing the electronic device on the exterior flat surface of the flush toilet with the means for removably attaching the electronic device, wherein the electronic device is placed so as to allow the child to press the user-actuated button;

    g) encouraging the child to press the user-actuated button only upon completed urination or defecation into the toilet;

    h) allowing the child to attempt to urinate or defecate into the toilet when the child has the next urge to urinate or defecate;

    i) denying the child access to the user-actuated button except upon completion of urination or defecation into the toilet;

    j) allowing the child to press the user-actuated button on the electronic device after the attempt; and

    k) providing a positive training stimulus to the child after the attempt to urinate or defecate into the toilet.

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