US3672071A
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Game device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-24
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A device in which a series of instructions, such as instructions for mathematical operations are supplied in the form of visible or audible signals, and in sequence. At the end of the sequence of instructions, an answer signal is supplied so that the operator of the device can check the accuracy with which the signalled instructions have been followed. For visible signals, the instructions and answers are printed and are made sequentially visible by the sequential energization of respective lamps. For audible signals, the instructions and answer are voice recordings and are supplied sequentially by way of a transcribing device.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor J Prola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:04
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B19/00; G09B19/02; G09B19/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
In a game or teaching device: a frame, a plurality of instruction signalling means in said frame, said instructions utilizing an item of information, means for sequentially actuating said instruction signalling means in a predetermined order, answer signalling means in said frame operable when actuated for indicating the answer which results when the signalled instructions have been followed correctly, means for actuating said answer signalling means after the final one of said instruction signalling means has been actuated, manually operable selector means adjustable into a plurality of positions each corresponding to a predetermined different said item of information which is to be utilized in following said instructions, means connected to said selector means for indicating the said item of information pertaining to the respective adjusted position of said selector means, said answer signalling means being adjustable to provide for a respective answer which results from utilizing the selected said item of information in following said instructions, and means operated by said selector means for adjusting said answer signalling means into a respective position for each adjusted position of said selector means to cause the answer signalling means when actuated to indicate the answer corresponding to the selected item of information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a game or teaching device: a frame, a plurality of instruction signalling means in said frame, said instructions utilizing an item of information, means for sequentially actuating said instruction signalling means in a predetermined order, answer signalling means in said frame operable when actuated for indicating the answer which results when the signalled instructions have been followed correctly, means for actuating said answer signalling means after the final one of said instruction signalling means has been actuated, manually operable selector means adjustable into a plurality of positions each corresponding to a predetermined different said item of information which is to be utilized in following said instructions, means connected to said selector means for indicating the said item of information pertaining to the respective adjusted position of said selector means, said answer signalling means being adjustable to provide for a respective answer which results from utilizing the selected said item of information in following said instructions, and means operated by said selector means for adjusting said answer signalling means into a respective position for each adjusted position of said selector means to cause the answer signalling means when actuated to indicate the answer corresponding to the selected item of information.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device according to claim 1, in which said instruction signalling means comprises at least two sets of instruction signalling elements each forming a complete set of instructions, and a further selector operable for selectively making either one of said sets of instruction signalling elements effective while making the other thereof ineffective.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
136 words
A device according to claim 1, in which said instruction signalling means comprise panel means through which light will pass and legends embodying said instructions printed on the panel means in spaced relation to each other, said frame having walls, one of said walls having an opening therein, said panel means being mounted in said wall opening of said frame, means normally preventing said legends from being seen, a light source stationarily mounted in said frame behind the panel means for each instruction to be given and located in the region of the respective legend and operable when energized to cause the respective legend to become visible from the side of said panel means which faces away from said frame, and a switch connected to said light sources and operable for sequentially energizing said light sources.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
A device according to claim 3, in which said instruction signalling means comprises at least two sets of instruction signalling elements, the elements of each set being equal in number and being distributed on said panel means in one and the same pattern with the pattern of one set being displaced from the pattern of the other said set in a predetermined direction, and means for causing the legends of only one of said sets at a time to become sequentially visible.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
A device according to claim 4, in which said light sources are equal in number to the number of elements in each set and are distributed in the same pattern as the elements of each set, said other selector comprising means operable for shifting said panel means in said frame in the direction of displacement of said sets of instructions from each other to bring selected sets of said elements into registration with said light sources.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A device according to claim 4, in which said light sources comprise a group of light sources for each set of elements with a light source in position to illuminate each said element, said other selector comprising means for connecting said switch to the group of light sources pertaining to a selected set of elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 3, in which said answer signalling means has answer legends in distributed relation thereon and indicates answers visibly when illuminated, and a lamp operable when energized for illuminating the region of said answer signalling means bearing the selected answer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
A device according to claim 7, in which said answer signalling means is in the form of a disc adjacent said wall opening and having the said answers in the form of punch-outs near the periphery of the disc, said lamp being located in said frame behind said disc, and means shielding said lamp and the region of the disc to be illuminated thereby.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device according to claim 7, in which said switch is manually operable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device according to claim 7, in which said switch is a rotary switch and in one revolution sequentially energizes said light sources, a motor driving said switch, a momentary start switch for initiating operation of said motor, and means responsive to one complete rotation of said motor following energization thereof for interrupting the supply of energy to the motor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device according to claim 7, in which said panel means is mounted in said wall opening of said frame behind a light transmitting second panel, further legends on said second panel and further light sources in said frame behind said further legends and energizable for making said further legends visible.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1, in which said instructions are in the form of mathematical operations, and said items of information and said answers are in the form of numbers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 1, in which at least said instruction signalling means include audible means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 13, in which said audible means comprise recorded sound tracks and transducer means actuated by the sound tracks and operable to produce sound.
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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |