US3898748A
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Teaching or like devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-09
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A device for teaching typing, comprising a series of tear-out sheets in a pad, each sheet being printed with lines of typing of a selected type face and having at least one blank space below each of said lines, in which spaces a student can type an attempted repeat of the lines of typing, an immediate check on the accuracy of the student''s typing thus being available, and the sheets being arranged to provide progressive instruction for the student. The sheets may also be printed with lines of shorthand characters, for use in the teaching of shorthand writing and typing.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert George Flanders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:24
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B11/00; G09B11/08; G09B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of practicing typing and shorthand, comprising the steps of: providing a sheet which has vertically spaced lines of shorthand characters, a blank space disposed below each of said lines and being substantially coextensive therewith, and a typed transcription Of said lines of shorthand characters disposed below each of said blank spaces; positioning said sheet in a typewriter such that a student can type in each blank space an attempted transcription of the line of shorthand characters disposed immediately above the blank space, while the transcription disposed immediately below the blank space is hidden by the typewriter; and exposing the hidden transcription in the typewriter; whereby an immediate check on the accuracy of the student''s transcription and typing is provided.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of practicing typing and shorthand, comprising the steps of: providing a sheet which has vertically spaced lines of shorthand characters, a blank space disposed below each of said lines and being substantially coextensive therewith, and a typed transcription Of said lines of shorthand characters disposed below each of said blank spaces; positioning said sheet in a typewriter such that a student can type in each blank space an attempted transcription of the line of shorthand characters disposed immediately above the blank space, while the transcription disposed immediately below the blank space is hidden by the typewriter; and exposing the hidden transcription in the typewriter; whereby an immediate check on the accuracy of the student''s transcription and typing is provided.
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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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |