US3672074A
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Remedial reading teaching device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-23
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-07-23
Abstract
Abstract To train students having problems in reading to move the eyes from left to right of an entire line of reading matter and then to move the eyes from the right end of one line to the left end of the next line, a mechanical teaching device is provided. The front face of the device has vertically spaced apart parallel (horizontal) holders into which cards displaying reading material may be inserted. Below each holder is a slot parallel to the holder, and the right end of the top slot is connected by a diagonal slot to the left end of a slot below the next holder, each parallel slot being connected to the next lowermost by a diagonal slot. A pointer is inserted in a hole at the left end or beginning of the top slot and may be removed only from the right end or finish of the bottom slot. Springs may be positioned at intervals in the slots to prevent the pointer from moving backward and assuring that the reader''s eyes follow through in proper reading procedure from beginning to end.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean M Huffstetter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:32
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A remedial reading teaching device comprising a frame, a plurality of holding means in parallel rows on said frame, each said holding means adapted to hold reading matter, said frame formed with a plurality of first grooves, one said first groove below each said holding means and said frame formed with a plurality of second grooves extending from the right-hand end of a first groove to the left-hand end of the next lowermost first groove, and a pointer having a shank dimensioned to slide along said first and second grooves and to be held in the hand of the user and an enlarged end within said frame to prevent unintentional removal of said pointer from said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A remedial reading teaching device comprising a frame, a plurality of holding means in parallel rows on said frame, each said holding means adapted to hold reading matter, said frame formed with a plurality of first grooves, one said first groove below each said holding means and said frame formed with a plurality of second grooves extending from the right-hand end of a first groove to the left-hand end of the next lowermost first groove, and a pointer having a shank dimensioned to slide along said first and second grooves and to be held in the hand of the user and an enlarged end within said frame to prevent unintentional removal of said pointer from said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device according to claim 1 which further comprises a plurality of spring means disposed at intervals in said first grooves, said spring means positioned and shaped to peRmit movement of said pointer from left to right and to restrain movement of said pointer from right to left.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 2 in which said spring means when flexed emit differing musical notes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 2 which further comprises a plurality of words on said holding means for each said spring means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 2 in which each spring means comprises a flat spring fixed to the top of a first groove and slanting down and toward the right in said first groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
A device according to claim 1 in which each said groove is wider below the surface of said frame than at said surface, said frame formed with a first enlargement at the left end of the topmost first groove to accept said enlarged end of said pointer and a second enlargement at the right end of the bottom-most first groove to permit withdrawal of said enlarged end, whereby said pointer can only be removed from said grooves after it has traversed all of said first and second grooves, commencing at said first enlargement and ending at said second enlargement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 6 in which said pointer is formed with a cavity and which further comprises sounding means in said cavity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said holding means comprises in cross-section a shallow channel with inturned lips shaped to receive narrow cards slid end-wise of said channel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said frame comprises a top, formed with slots aligned with said grooves, a bottom, and spacers between said top and bottom along the edges of said grooves.
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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 |