Infant simulation system for pregnancy deterrence and child care training
First Claim
1. An infant care simulation system for use by an individual in simulating early parenthood which comprises:
- a doll having approximate shape and weight equivalent to a young baby;
means within said doll for generating sounds simulating a baby crying;
crying interval timer within said doll for randomly starting said crying sounds within a selected time range;
crying duration timer within said doll for randomly setting crying sound duration within a selected time range;
quieting means for actuation only by an assigned individual to quiet said crying sounds; and
said quieting means requiring continuous actuation by the assigned individual during said crying sound duration.
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Abstract
An infant care simulation system for use in teaching individuals the realities, responsibilities and constraints inherent in caring for young babies. The system also demonstrates the special problems of drug-dependent babies. Basically the system includes a doll having the shape and weight of a young baby and accessories of the sort used with such a baby. The doll and accessories are assigned to an individual for an extended period such as several days. A sound system and electronic circuitry are included within the doll to generate sounds simulating a baby crying at selected intervals for selected time periods. A spring loaded key or other manual switch is provided so that the individual can turn off the crying sound by holding the key in an off position. Preferably the key is secured to the assigned individual in a way preventing it being given to another person. Indicators showing rough handling, improper positioning of the doll, periods before a response is made to a crying signal, etc. are provided. Mechanisms demonstrating the characteristics of a drug-dependent baby are included. The overall system also includes accessories, such as car seats, strollers and diaper bags that are to be taken everywhere with the doll.
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23 Claims
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1. An infant care simulation system for use by an individual in simulating early parenthood which comprises:
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a doll having approximate shape and weight equivalent to a young baby; means within said doll for generating sounds simulating a baby crying; crying interval timer within said doll for randomly starting said crying sounds within a selected time range; crying duration timer within said doll for randomly setting crying sound duration within a selected time range; quieting means for actuation only by an assigned individual to quiet said crying sounds; and said quieting means requiring continuous actuation by the assigned individual during said crying sound duration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An infant care simulation system for use by an individual in simulating early parenthood which comprises:
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a doll having approximate shape and weight equivalent to a young baby; means within said doll for generating sounds simulating a baby crying; crying interval timer within said doll for randomly starting said crying sounds within a selected time range; crying duration timer within said doll for randomly setting crying sound duration within a selected time range; quieting means for actuation only by an assigned individual to quiet said crying sounds; said quieting means requiring continuous actuation by the assigned individual during said crying sound duration; and recording means within said doll for indicating the time between initiation of a crying interval and actuation of said quieting means.
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19. A method for training a person in proper child care and for familiarizing the person with the burdens of caring for a young baby wherein the person to be trained performs the steps of:
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taking custody of the following items; a doll including means for generating sounds simulating a baby crying, timing means for randomly starting said crying sounds and for causing said sounds to continue for preselected durations and a quieting means receiver requiring continuous manual actuation; at least one item of baby-related equipment selected from the group consisting of car seats, strollers, diaper bags; and quieting means for connection to said quieting means receiver to quiet the doll during the connection period; takes the doll and said item of equipment wherever he/she goes; utilizing said items of equipment as with an actual baby; whenever a crying period begins, engaging said quieting means; and manually maintaining said quieting means in operative connection to said quieting means receiver to quiet the doll for the duration of a crying period. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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