Apparatus, system, and method for display container

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a display container. The display container is configured in the shape of a children's toy and contains a cavity and transparent covering disposed over the cavity. An object is disposed in the cavity and enclosed by the transparent covering. The transparent covering is configured to make the contents of the cavity visible to the user. The object can be any object pertaining to a development milestone to be attained by a child. The user places an object pertaining to the developmental milestone in the cavity where it can be viewed by the child but cannot be handled or used by the child.

1 . An apparatus to display objects, the apparatus comprising:
 a container configured in the shape of a toy for children comprising at least a main body section and an outer surface;   a cavity disposed within the body section of the container, the cavity extending at least part way through the depth of the container, the cavity having at least one opening through the outer surface of the container, the cavity being accessible through the opening disposed in the outer surface of the container, and the cavity further comprising an interior area that is substantially free of liquid;   a transparent covering disposed over the cavity, the transparent covering sealing the cavity and being configured to make the interior area of the cavity visible to an outside user; and   an object disposed within the cavity and contained completely within the cavity, the object being contained within the cavity through the use of the transparent covering, the object being viewable through the transparent covering.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a texturized material configured to cover the outer surface of the container and further comprising a filling material disposed within the main body section. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the container is configured in the shape of a stuffed animal and further comprising a plurality of appendages attached to the main body portion in the shape of stuffed animal arms, legs and a head. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the transparent covering is configured to be substantially coplanar with the outer surface of the container. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cavity consists of a front view the shape of a circle. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cavity is designed to allow the object disposed within the cavity to move freely within the cavity. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cavity is designed to hold the object in a substantially stationary position. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the object disposed within the cavity is a typical pacifier for children. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the transparent covering and the cavity are sealed during the manufacturing process with the object contained therein, making the object inaccessible to the user and the child. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the transparent covering and the cavity are not completely sealed during the manufacturing process and the transparent covering and the cavity further comprise a sealing method that allows the user to access the object but does not allow the child to access the object. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the transparent covering and the cavity are not completely sealed during the manufacturing process and the transparent covering and the cavity further comprise a sealing method that allows both the user and the child to access the object. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the transparent covering is formed of colored plastic to color the contents of the cavity when viewed by the user. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the transparent covering consists of a pliable material. 
   
   
       14 . A system to assist a child in reaching the developmental milestone of weaning from the habit of constantly needing an object, the system comprising:
 a container configured in the shape of a toy for children comprising at least a main body section and an outer surface;   a cavity disposed within the body section of the container, the cavity extending at least part way through the depth of the container, the cavity having at least one opening through the outer surface of the container, the cavity being accessible through the opening disposed in the outer surface of the container, and the cavity further comprising an interior area that is substantially free of liquid;   a transparent covering disposed over the cavity, the transparent covering sealing the cavity and being configured to make the interior area of the cavity visible to an outside user; and   an object disposed within the cavity and contained completely within the cavity, the object being contained within the cavity through the use of the transparent covering, the object being viewable through the transparent covering.   
   
   
       15 . A method for assisting a child in reaching the developmental milestone of weaning from the habit of constantly needing a pacifier, the method comprising:
 providing a container configured in the shape of a toy for children comprising at least a main body section and an outer surface;   providing a cavity disposed within the body section of the container, the cavity extending at least part way through the depth of the container, the cavity having at least one opening through the outer surface of the container, the cavity being accessible through the opening disposed in the outer surface of the container, and the cavity further comprising an interior area that is substantially free of liquid;   providing a transparent covering disposed over the cavity, the transparent covering sealing the cavity and being configured to make the interior area of the cavity visible to an outside user;   placing an pacifier within the cavity, the pacifier being completely contained within the cavity, the pacifier being contained in the cavity through the use of the transparent covering, the pacifier being viewable through the transparent covering;   removing an old pacifier similar to the pacifier within the cavity from the child; and   placing the container with the child.   
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 taking the container out of a box and insuring that the child does not see the container;   collecting and removing old pacifiers from the child's environment;   restricting usage of pacifiers by the child;   producing a calendar containing a number of days until a child completes the developmental milestone;   placing a calendar on a wall and placing a sticker for day 1 on the calendar;   reading a book which contains the story of the Binky Fairy to the child;   continuing to restrict the usage of old objects by the child;   encouraging the child to recognize which day on the calendar he or she is on;   re-reading the book which contains the story of the Binky Fairy each night until the last night of the calendar;   explaining to the child that the Binky Fairy is going to come during the night and put the child's pacifier in a safe place;   showing the child that the calendar has been completed;   preparing a certificate to commemorate the achievement of the child;   placing a gold star on the calendar to signify that the child has completed the process; and   replacing the calendar with the certificate to commemorate the achievement of the child.   
   
   
       17 . An apparatus to display objects, the apparatus comprising:
 a container configured in the shape of a toy for children comprising at least a main body section and an outer surface;   a cavity disposed within the body section of the container, the cavity extending at least part way through the depth of the container, the cavity having at least one opening through the outer surface of the container, the cavity being accessible through the opening disposed in the outer surface of the container, and the cavity further comprising an interior area that is substantially free of liquid;   a transparent covering disposed over the cavity, the transparent covering sealing the cavity and being configured to make the interior area of the cavity visible to an outside user;   an object disposed within the cavity and contained completely within the cavity, the object being contained within the cavity through the use of the transparent covering, the object being viewable through the transparent covering;   an opaque box containing the display container configured to conceal the display container from the child;   a certificate contained within the box configured to be presented to the child upon completion of the developmental milestone;   a calendar contained within the box configured to show the number of days until the completion of the developmental milestone; and   a book contained within the box configured to instruct the child concerning how the child will complete the developmental milestone.