US3683516A
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Educational devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-05
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-06-05
Abstract
Abstract Educational devices involving the simultaneous use of the sight, auditory and tactile senses. An audio and visual signal is produced responsive to the movement of a tool or stylus which is manually controlled. In one application, the letters of the alphabet are preformed on a substrate panel, and, if correctly traced, the sound of the letter is audibly produced.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome S Fass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:17
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B11/00; G09B11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An educational device comprising first means for defining a predetermined path forming an alphanumeric symbol, controlled means capable of being manually controlled for following said alphanumeric symbol, visual means for providing a visual indication of the alphanumeric symbol transversed by said controlled means so that said alphanumeric symbol is displayed, and audio means responsive to the movement of said controlled means in said predetermined path for forming said alphanumeric symbol providing an audio signal sounding said symbol as said controlled means moves in said predetermined path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An educational device comprising first means for defining a predetermined path forming an alphanumeric symbol, controlled means capable of being manually controlled for following said alphanumeric symbol, visual means for providing a visual indication of the alphanumeric symbol transversed by said controlled means so that said alphanumeric symbol is displayed, and audio means responsive to the movement of said controlled means in said predetermined path for forming said alphanumeric symbol providing an audio signal sounding said symbol as said controlled means moves in said predetermined path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said controlled means houses said audio means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said controlled means is a stylus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said stylus is made of a plastic type material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 1 comprising a panel member and receiving means, said receiving means being formed in the housing of said educational device, said panel member being slideable in said receiving means and including said alphanumeric symbol formed thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 5 wherein said panel member is removable from said device and replaceable by another panel member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 5, wherein said first means for defining said predetermined path is embedded in the surface of said panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 5, wherein said first means comprises a groove in said panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first means for defining said predetermined path comprises a magnetically coded sheet of material, said magnetically coded sheet of material being provided with coded information, said controlled means comprising a magnetic transducer means for sensing said coded information as said controlled means traverses said predetermined path.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
An educational device as set forth in claim 9, wherein said magnetic transducer means is mounted in one end of said controlled means.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |