Device for the prevention of thumb sucking

Abstract

A device for preventing thumb sucking is provided, comprising a glove worn on a hand, wherein the glove includes a first opening for insertion of the hand, a second opening opposite the first opening for permitting uncovered use of the four fingers of the hand; a thumb covering portion for completely covering the thumb of the hand while the glove is worn on the hand; and a fastening device adjacent to the first opening for preventing removal of the glove from the hand; wherein the glove is constructed from a material containing one or more designs which are attractive to a child wearing the glove.

1 . A device for preventing thumb sucking, comprising a glove worn on a hand, wherein said glove includes: 
 (a) a first opening for insertion of said hand;    (b) a second opening opposite said first opening for permitting uncovered use of the four fingers of said hand;    (c) a thumb covering portion for completely covering the thumb of said hand while said glove is worn on said hand; and    (d) fastening means adjacent to said first opening for preventing removal of said glove from said hand;    wherein said glove is constructed from a material containing one or more designs which are attractive to a child wearing said glove.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening means comprises a passageway formed into said glove adjacent to said first opening, and a tieable cord passing through said passageway.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a female character.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a male character.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a cartoon character.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a character from a child's television show.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said design on said material comprises one or more images of a character from a movie.