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US3694933A
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Student learning spaces
Assignee: Avery Coonley School Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-20
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-05-20
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed to a system for dividing an otherwise open area into a plurality of individual activity zones by means of a plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron units which are capable of vertical arrangement and, at the same time, are adapted to provide a number of individual activity zones. The partially enclosed polyhedron units can be arranged into a wide variety of self-supporting areas suitable for use by students in undertaking individual learning activities.
Inventors
- 👤 William Larry Busch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:03
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/12; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/348; E04B1/34815; E04H1/125; E04H3/00; E04H3/08; E04B2001/0053; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Means for defining a multidimensional array of partially enclosed individual activity zones and student work spaces within an otherwise open classroom area comprising: a plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron units providing a plurality of individual student activity zones and internal work spaces, each of said units having eight hexagonal surfaces and six square surfaces, each of said hexagonal surfaces being capable of mating with and being joined to a hexagonal surface of another of said units, each of said square surfaces being open, and each of said units being capable of vertical and horizontal arrangement; interconnecting means for joining each of said polyhedron units to at least one adjacent unit without limiting the internal work space in said units; and whereby said plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron units can be arranged into a variety of self-supporting arrays of individual activity zones and internal work spaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Means for defining a multidimensional array of partially enclosed individual activity zones and student work spaces within an otherwise open classroom area comprising: a plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron units providing a plurality of individual student activity zones and internal work spaces, each of said units having eight hexagonal surfaces and six square surfaces, each of said hexagonal surfaces being capable of mating with and being joined to a hexagonal surface of another of said units, each of said square surfaces being open, and each of said units being capable of vertical and horizontal arrangement; interconnecting means for joining each of said polyhedron units to at least one adjacent unit without limiting the internal work space in said units; and whereby said plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron units can be arranged into a variety of self-supporting arrays of individual activity zones and internal work spaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The individual activity zone defining means of claim 1 wherein said interconnecting means are brackets, said brackets being capable of joining individual panels of a single polyhedron unit as well as adjacent mating surfaces of different units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The individual activity zone defining means of claim 1 wherein said partially enclosed polyhedron units have at least eight mating surfaces, each of said surfaces being identical in size, shape, and surface area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The individual activity zone defining means of claim 1 wherein said polyhedron units define an individual activity zone by means of a plurality of outer walls which surround and define an inner working space, said working space having disposed therein: a lighting means to illuminate said inner working space; a working surface; a seating means disposed opposite said working surface; and a storage means to accommodate a plurality of work items.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The individual activity zone defining means of claim 4 wherein said inner working space is provided with an audio visual learning means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The individual activity zone defining meaNs of claim 1 wherein said partially enclosed polyhedron units are truncated octahedrons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
The individual activity zone defining means of claim 1 wherein said eight hexagonal surfaces of said polyhedron units surround and define an internal working space, said working space having disposed therein: a lighting means to illuminate said internal working space; a retractable working surface; a retractable seating means disposed opposite said working surface; and storage means to accommodate a plurality of work items.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
124 words
Student learning spaces adapted for use in a school classroom comprising: a plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron structures, each of said structures being adapted to provide a partially enclosed, individualized learning area and internal work space; interconnecting means for joining each of said polyhedron structures to at least one adjacent structure without limiting the internal space in said structures; said structures having eight mating hexagonal surfaces, and six square surfaces each of said hexagonal surfaces being identical in size, shape, and surface area, and each of said square surfaces being open; said structures having disposed therein a plurality of peripheral educational equipment; and whereby said plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron structures can be arranged into a variety of self-supporting arrangements of individualized learning areas.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
124 words
Student learning spaces adapted for use in a school classroom comprising: a plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron structures, each of said structures being adapted to provide a partially enclosed, individualized learning area and internal work space; interconnecting means for joining each of said polyhedron structures to at least one adjacent structure without limiting the internal space in said structures; said structures having eight mating hexagonal surfaces, and six square surfaces each of said hexagonal surfaces being identical in size, shape, and surface area, and each of said square surfaces being open; said structures having disposed therein a plurality of peripheral educational equipment; and whereby said plurality of partially enclosed polyhedron structures can be arranged into a variety of self-supporting arrangements of individualized learning areas.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The student learning spaces of claim 8 wherein said polyhedron structures are truncated octahedrons.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |