Method and apparatus for toilet training

Abstract

A method and apparatus for toilet training for children or as an aid to urinary function for adults which presents two cues to the person. The first cue is an audible sound of water flowing. The second cue is visual observation of water flowing. The cues are presented in a structure which may be a rotatable hour glass shaped liquid containing device which permits the liquid to flow from one portion of the hour glass to the other when the device is rotated. A sound of flowing water is produced from sound storage means in the device. The liquid may be refilled or it may be pre-sealed at the factory. Two plates are proved at the ends of the hour glass to house a picture in one and a mirror in the other. The structure may be utilized free-standing, or attached to a rotatable base which, in turn, may be fixedly or removably mounted on a surface.

1 . The method of promoting urinary control comprising the steps of: providing a first cue to a person by displaying visibly water flowing from one location to another location; and providing a second cue to said person by generating an audible sound of flowing water. 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said first cue is displayed by a rotatable housing having liquid contained therein 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein said second cue is proved by a sound generating means. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3  further including the step of manually actuating said sound generating means. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3  further including the step of automatically actuating said sound generating means. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 3  further including the step of automatically actuating said sound generating means upon rotation of said housing. 
     
     
         7 . The method of promoting urinary control comprising the steps of: providing a first cue to a person by displaying visibly liquid flowing from one location to another location; and providing a second cue to said person by generating an audible sound of flowing liquid.