U.S. patent application number 13/722545 was filed with the patent office on 2014-06-26 for milestone tracking bracelet.
The applicant listed for this patent is Baljit Duggal. Invention is credited to Baljit Duggal.
Application Number | 20140174124 13/722545 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50973110 |
Filed Date | 2014-06-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140174124 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Duggal; Baljit |
June 26, 2014 |
MILESTONE TRACKING BRACELET
Abstract
A motivational bracelet for tracking milestones toward long term
goals is comprised of a flexible material and featuring one or more
detachable buttons.
Inventors: |
Duggal; Baljit; (Atlanta,
GA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Duggal; Baljit |
Atlanta |
GA |
US |
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Family ID: |
50973110 |
Appl. No.: |
13/722545 |
Filed: |
December 20, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
63/5.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A44C 5/0015
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
63/5.1 |
International
Class: |
A44C 5/00 20060101
A44C005/00 |
Claims
1. A apparatus for motivating achievement of long-term goals,
comprising A bracelet comprised of a flexible material having a
plurality of detachable buttons, each of said buttons corresponding
to a particular milestone, wherein said buttons are permanently
detached from said bracelet as a given milestone is achieved.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said detachable buttons are
cast from the same material as said bracelet.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The field of the invention is jewelry, specifically, a
bracelet used to remind the wearer of milestones that have been
achieved toward a particular goal, and to motivate the wearer to
achieve further milestones.
[0002] Typically, major personal goals involve breaking the goal
down into a number of discrete sequentially-achieved milestones.
Some major personal goals (e.g. conquering addiction "one day at a
time", training for a triathlon) are achieved by marking certain
milestones defined by discrete time periods (e.g. days/months/years
of sobriety, number of miles trained per week). Since most major
personal goals are achieved over a long period of time, it is
desirable to have a means of keeping a person motivated because
motivation often fluctuates over a long period of time. One of the
ways in which a person can maintain their motivation is to wear a
tangible item that reminds them of their long term goal and the
milestones required to achieve such a goal.
[0003] There are a variety of jewelry items that have been invented
to address this problem. For example, the Goal Patrol.RTM. bracelet
(http://goalpatrol.com), disclosed by Shapiro in US2010/0255451A1,
uses separate bracelets, each denoting achievement of a separate
milestone, in order to motivate users to achieve their goals. The
Pound Puncher.TM. system used for weight loss uses a plastic token
that fits into a plurality of holes in the bracelet, where each
hole represents a particular milestone. Another system, disclosed
in application Ser. No. 12/384,445 (US 2010/0255451A1), uses a
succession of bracelets showing specific symbology to motivate a
user toward achieving a goal. However, none of these systems solves
the problem with the simplicity reflected in the current
invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The current invention is a bracelet comprised of a flexible
material such as silicone. The bracelet features a plurality of
buttons, with each button representing an individual milestone. As
each milestone is achieved, the button in the bracelet
corresponding to this milestone is permanently detached from the
bracelet. Each of the buttons is cast from the same material as the
bracelet itself.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the
invention.
[0006] FIG. 2 is a rear view of a preferred embodiment of the
invention.
[0007] FIG. 3 is cross-sectional view A-A of FIG. 1 of a preferred
embodiment of the invention showing the annular indentations
facilitating detachment of the buttons.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0008] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the invention consists of a
bracelet comprised of a flexible material which allows the bracelet
to elastically flex when the user puts the bracelet on, obviating
the need for a clasping means. As shown in FIG. 1, bracelet 1
features one or more buttons 2 which are permanently detachable by
using pressure commensurate with that generated by an average human
pressing relatively firmly with a finger (e.g. 5-20 psi). In order
to facilitate detachment of the buttons, there is an annular (in
the preferred embodiment) indentation in the bracelet material
surrounding the buttons as shown in FIG. 3, which is a cross
section of the bracelet at one of the buttons. Shown in cross
section, the silicone material in the preferred embodiment is
reduced to a thickness of approximately 0.5-1.5 mm to facilitate
easy removal of the buttons.
[0009] The bracelet can be comprised of any one of a variety of
suitable elastic materials known to the art, although silicone is
used in the preferred embodiment. The bracelet is manufactured
using techniques well known to the art, such as injection molding
or casting. Although the buttons 2 may be emplaced around the
entire circumference of the bracelet, in certain applications, a
motivational phrase, symbol, or picture may be applied to the
surface of the bracelet, as is shown in FIG. 2.
[0010] It should be noted that, although the buttons shown are
circular in shape, they can be of any shape (e.g. square, star,
triangle).
[0011] The bracelet described above provides a tangible reminder to
a person intent on achieving a long-term goal. Such a tangible
reminder often assists persons in achieving milestones leading to
such a goal. One example application would be a bracelet used by
persons recovering from addiction. Each button on the bracelet
could then represent a day/month/year of sobriety, and the button
representing a particular milestone would be removed as each
milestone is met. Doing so provides a very visual reminder of what
has been achieved, as well as milestones yet to be achieved.
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