US3869813A
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Teaching device for forming intelligence characters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-10
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-10-10
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an improved structure for teaching the formation of intelligence characters. A planar card is provided including a visible representation of a character formed of at least one stroke element and a plurality of individually inclined finger slides projecting out of the plane of the card for encouraging movement of the finger in a desired direction along the stroke path of the element.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond E Hancy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:52
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B11/00; G09B11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A device for teaching the formation of intelligence characters comprising: a. a planar card including a visible representation of a character formed of at least one stroke element, and b. a plurality of individual inclined plane finger slides having a major portion of the surface thereof projecting above the plane of said card and lying along a predetermined stroke in forming said character and configured to encourage movement of the finger in a desired direction along said stroke element.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A device for teaching the formation of intelligence characters comprising: a. a planar card including a visible representation of a character formed of at least one stroke element, and b. a plurality of individual inclined plane finger slides having a major portion of the surface thereof projecting above the plane of said card and lying along a predetermined stroke in forming said character and configured to encourage movement of the finger in a desired direction along said stroke element.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
79 words
A device for teaching the formation of intelligence characters comprising: a. a planar card including a visible representation of a character formed of at least one stroke element, and b. a plurality of individual inclined plane finger slides having a major portion of the surface thereof projecting above the plane of said card and lying along a predetermined stroke in forming said character and configured to encourage movement of the finger in a desired direction along said stroke element.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
79 words
A device for teaching the formation of intelligence characters comprising: a. a planar card including a visible representation of a character formed of at least one stroke element, and b. a plurality of individual inclined plane finger slides having a major portion of the surface thereof projecting above the plane of said card and lying along a predetermined stroke in forming said character and configured to encourage movement of the finger in a desired direction along said stroke element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 which is further characterized by means projecting above the plane of the card at the desired beginning of a stroke for guiding the finger in the proper direction toward said finger slides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 which is further characterized by stop means for resisting finger movement at the end of a stroke element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least a portion of a stroke element includes finger slides which are easily retraced in the opposite direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the finger slides are unidirectional.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the finger slides include a relatively long inclined plane portion and an abrupt cliff portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device in accordance with claim 6 wherein the cliff portions of succeeding finger slides are oriented in the same direction along the stroke element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least one stroke element includes a curved portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device in accordance with claim 8 wherein the finger slides on the curved portion of the stroke element are inclined in a transverse direction toward the interior of the curve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the stroke element is slightly raised out of the plane of the card and the finger slides project above the plane of said stroke element.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
114 words
A device for teaching the formation of intelligence characters comprising: a. a planar card including a visible representation of a character formed of at least one stroke element; b. a plurality of individual inclined plane finger slides projecting above the plane of said card and lying along a predetermined stroke path in forming said character and configured to encourage movement of the finger in a desired direction along said stroke element; c. means projecting above the plane of the card at the desired beginning of a stroke for guiding the finger in the proper direction toward said finger slides; and d. stop means for resisting finger movement at the end of a stroke element.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
114 words
A device for teaching the formation of intelligence characters comprising: a. a planar card including a visible representation of a character formed of at least one stroke element; b. a plurality of individual inclined plane finger slides projecting above the plane of said card and lying along a predetermined stroke path in forming said character and configured to encourage movement of the finger in a desired direction along said stroke element; c. means projecting above the plane of the card at the desired beginning of a stroke for guiding the finger in the proper direction toward said finger slides; and d. stop means for resisting finger movement at the end of a stroke element.
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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |