US3744150A
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Sound illustrated book
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract Pictures are printed in a book in horizontal rows simulating rows of printed matter. A recorded message describes each picture in a predetermined sequence corresponding to a reading pattern from left-to-right and top-to-bottom of the page for developing habit patterns in a child-user which will pre-condition him to learn to read.
Inventors
- 👤 H Folson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B5/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A sound illustrated book, comprising: a book having sets of a plurality of pictures displayed therein in at least two horizontal rows simulating rows of printed matter in a book; a recorded-message carrier having a recorded message describing each picture in a predetermined sequence corresponding to a reading pattErn from left-to-right and top-to-bottom of a set for developing habit patterns in a child-user which will precondition him to learn to read; said book comprising a single sheet of cardboard divided into first and second flaps and a center section by creases, said first flap having three sets of pictures provided thereon, each of said sets being of a different color with all of the pictures in a particular set being of the same color; a recorded-message carrier for each of said sets, each recorded message carrier being of the same color as its corresponding set; and cavities provided in said center section for storing said recorded message carriers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A sound illustrated book, comprising: a book having sets of a plurality of pictures displayed therein in at least two horizontal rows simulating rows of printed matter in a book; a recorded-message carrier having a recorded message describing each picture in a predetermined sequence corresponding to a reading pattErn from left-to-right and top-to-bottom of a set for developing habit patterns in a child-user which will precondition him to learn to read; said book comprising a single sheet of cardboard divided into first and second flaps and a center section by creases, said first flap having three sets of pictures provided thereon, each of said sets being of a different color with all of the pictures in a particular set being of the same color; a recorded-message carrier for each of said sets, each recorded message carrier being of the same color as its corresponding set; and cavities provided in said center section for storing said recorded message carriers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
A sound-illustrated book as stated in claim 1 wherein said second flap is also provided with three sets of pictures arranged in two horizontal rows simulating rows of printed matter in a book, each of said sets on said second flap being of a different color with all of the pictures in a particular set being of the same color and including a recorded-message carrier for each set on said second flap, each recorded-message carrier for each set on said second flap having a recorded message describing each picture in said predetermined sequence.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A sound-illustrated book as stated in claim 1 wherein said sets of pictures are identified by caricatures of a red strawberry, a blueberry and a yellow peach, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A sound-illustrated book as stated in claim 2 wherein said sets of pictures on said second flap are identified by caricatures of a green pickle, an orange and a purple grape, respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sound-illustrated book as stated in claim 3 wherein said recorded-message carriers are colored red, blue and yellow, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A sound-illustrated book as stated in claim 4 wherein said recorded-message carriers for said sets on said second flap are colored green, orange and purple, respectively.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |