US3673708A
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Multisensory teaching apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-18
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-02-18
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the teaching of handwriting skills wherein multisensory signals are fed back to the student to reinforce his learning process. Impairment of one or more of the students senses is overcome by the multisensory feedback by both auditory and visual signals. Grooved conductor plates and a stylus combine to train the students ''''muscle memory'''' with interchangeable plates of lessened groove depth being used as writing skill develops. Recorded instructions are provided the student and played upon completion of a circuit by stylus and plate contact.
Inventors
- 👤 Darwin K Bevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:03
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B11/00; G09B11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An apparatus for the teaching of handwriting skills to a student, the apparatus providing visual and aural signals during a writing exercise, the apparatus comprising in combination, a stylus having a conductible point, a metal plate conductor having a superimposed layer of nonconductive material thereon, said non-conductive material having voids therein to define the letters and numerals being learned by the student, said stylus point adapted for guided movement by the student within the voids in contact with the metal plate closing an electrical circuit, aural signal means energized upon the closure of said circuit, said aural means including a recording unit having pre-recorded continuous instructions for playback to the student, the continuous playback of the instructions to the student constituting an aural signal to the student that he is satisfactorily guiding the stylus within said voids, visual signal means carried by said stylus also energized upon the closure of said circuit, and said stylus point and the depth of the voids being such as to require precise muscle control on the student''s behalf to guide the stylus point along said voids for the development of handwriting skills.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
An apparatus for the teaching of handwriting skills to a student, the apparatus providing visual and aural signals during a writing exercise, the apparatus comprising in combination, a stylus having a conductible point, a metal plate conductor having a superimposed layer of nonconductive material thereon, said non-conductive material having voids therein to define the letters and numerals being learned by the student, said stylus point adapted for guided movement by the student within the voids in contact with the metal plate closing an electrical circuit, aural signal means energized upon the closure of said circuit, said aural means including a recording unit having pre-recorded continuous instructions for playback to the student, the continuous playback of the instructions to the student constituting an aural signal to the student that he is satisfactorily guiding the stylus within said voids, visual signal means carried by said stylus also energized upon the closure of said circuit, and said stylus point and the depth of the voids being such as to require precise muscle control on the student''s behalf to guide the stylus point along said voids for the development of handwriting skills.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said recording unit includes a self-contained power source in a second electrical circuit, said apparatus further including a relay in the first mentioned electrical circuit energized upon the closing of the circuit, relay actuated switch means in said second circuit operable to open and close said secondary circuit to control operation of the recording unit.
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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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |