US3156985A
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Device for teaching atomic structure and the properties of elements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-10
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1982-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace H Bliss
- 👤 Gerald B Emory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:12
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A DEVICE FOR TEACHING ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND THE PROPERTIES OF ELEMENTS COMPRISING: DISPLAY MEANS HAVING A GENERALLY VERTICALLY EXTENDING SURFACE FOR VISUAL DISPLAY OF INDICIA REPRESENTING THE PERIODIC RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE CHEMICAL ELEMENTS; INDICIA ON SAID SURFACE PORTRAYING CHEMICAL ELEMENTS IN AN ORDER AND ARRANGEMENT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER SUCH THAT THE PERIODS AND GROUPS OF SAID ELEMENTS MAY BE VISUALLY DISCERNED, SAID ORDER AND ARRANGEMENT BEING BASED UPON THE SEQUENTIAL INCREASE OF ENERGY OF THE EXTRANUCLEAR ELECTRONS IN THE ATOMS OF EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS; VISUAL MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID INDICIA FOR GRAPHICALLY PORTRAYING THE EXTRANUCLEAR ELECTRON STRUCTURE OF SAID ELEMENTS, SAID VISUAL MEANS INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL LIGHT SOURCES EACH REPRESENTATIVE OF SINGLE EXTRANUCLEAR ELECTRONS WITH SAID LIGHT SOURCES BEING CORRELATED WITH SAID ELEMENT PORTRAYING INDICIA IN THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS ON SAID BOARD WITH THE INDICIA AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EXTRANUCLEAR ELECTRON REPRESENTING LIGHT SOURCES ARRANGED ON SAID SURFACE IN VERTICALLY EXTENDING COLUMNS REPRESENTATIVE OF FAMILIES OF ELEMENTS, IN HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING ROWS REPRESENTATIVE OF ENERGY SUBLEVELS CONTAINING EXTRA-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
171 words
A DEVICE FOR TEACHING ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND THE PROPERTIES OF ELEMENTS COMPRISING: DISPLAY MEANS HAVING A GENERALLY VERTICALLY EXTENDING SURFACE FOR VISUAL DISPLAY OF INDICIA REPRESENTING THE PERIODIC RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE CHEMICAL ELEMENTS; INDICIA ON SAID SURFACE PORTRAYING CHEMICAL ELEMENTS IN AN ORDER AND ARRANGEMENT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER SUCH THAT THE PERIODS AND GROUPS OF SAID ELEMENTS MAY BE VISUALLY DISCERNED, SAID ORDER AND ARRANGEMENT BEING BASED UPON THE SEQUENTIAL INCREASE OF ENERGY OF THE EXTRANUCLEAR ELECTRONS IN THE ATOMS OF EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS; VISUAL MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID INDICIA FOR GRAPHICALLY PORTRAYING THE EXTRANUCLEAR ELECTRON STRUCTURE OF SAID ELEMENTS, SAID VISUAL MEANS INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL LIGHT SOURCES EACH REPRESENTATIVE OF SINGLE EXTRANUCLEAR ELECTRONS WITH SAID LIGHT SOURCES BEING CORRELATED WITH SAID ELEMENT PORTRAYING INDICIA IN THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS ON SAID BOARD WITH THE INDICIA AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EXTRANUCLEAR ELECTRON REPRESENTING LIGHT SOURCES ARRANGED ON SAID SURFACE IN VERTICALLY EXTENDING COLUMNS REPRESENTATIVE OF FAMILIES OF ELEMENTS, IN HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING ROWS REPRESENTATIVE OF ENERGY SUBLEVELS CONTAINING EXTRA-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |