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Logic learning apparatus

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-31
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1995-03-31
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Abstract

Abstract The specification discloses a logic learning apparatus including a housing having a plurality of two position switches mounted thereon for movement between logic "0" and logic "1" positions. A plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits are connected in parallel to the switches. Light emitting devices are connected to each of the electronic circuits and are operable to be energized when the switches connected to the circuits are properly operated. A plurality of cards are provided with visual diagrams of different ones of the logic circuits. The housing includes a well portion for receiving the cards, such that the inputs on the cards are positioned adjacent the switches and the outputs on the cards are located adjacent predetermined ones of the light emitting devices. Correct operation of the switches result in illumination of the predetermined light emitting device.

Inventors

  • 👤 Leonard J. Broder

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 05:15
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/06; G09B23/18; G09B23/183; G09B23/186; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/901

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 245 words
A logic teaching game comprising: a housing having a plurality of two position switches mounted thereon and operable to generate combinations of logic ones and logic zeros, a plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits connected in parallel to one another, each of said switches connected to the input of at least one of said plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits to supply said combinations of logic ones and logic zeros, each of said logic circuits being unique relative to the other logic circuits and generating a predetermined output signal only upon proper operation of said switches connected to the input thereof, a plurality of light generating devices each connected to receive said predetermined output signal from one of said logic circuits in order to be illuminated to indicate a successful operation of said switches associated with said logic circuits, a plurality of cards each bearing a visual diagram representation of a different one of said logic circuits and each having a single output line, wherein said output line points to a single position adjacent a selected one of said light generating devices when said card is positioned on said housing, and means in said housing for receiving, aligning and storing said plurality of cards during both operation and non-use of the logic teaching game, such that input terminal representations on said cards are positioned adjacent said switches and said output line on said cards is located adjacent a selected one of said light generating devices.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 245 words
A logic teaching game comprising: a housing having a plurality of two position switches mounted thereon and operable to generate combinations of logic ones and logic zeros, a plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits connected in parallel to one another, each of said switches connected to the input of at least one of said plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits to supply said combinations of logic ones and logic zeros, each of said logic circuits being unique relative to the other logic circuits and generating a predetermined output signal only upon proper operation of said switches connected to the input thereof, a plurality of light generating devices each connected to receive said predetermined output signal from one of said logic circuits in order to be illuminated to indicate a successful operation of said switches associated with said logic circuits, a plurality of cards each bearing a visual diagram representation of a different one of said logic circuits and each having a single output line, wherein said output line points to a single position adjacent a selected one of said light generating devices when said card is positioned on said housing, and means in said housing for receiving, aligning and storing said plurality of cards during both operation and non-use of the logic teaching game, such that input terminal representations on said cards are positioned adjacent said switches and said output line on said cards is located adjacent a selected one of said light generating devices.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 44 words
The logic teaching game of claim 1 and further comprising: means for counting the number of switching operations to successfully illuminate a specified one of said light generating devices, and display means on said housing for displaying the total count of said counting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 46 words
The logic teaching game of claim 1 wherein said means in said housing for receiving, aligning and storing said plurality of cards, both during operation and non-use of the logic teaching game comprises a well, wherein the top one of said cards may be selectively removed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 16 words
The logic teaching game of claim 1 wherein said light generating devices comprise light emitting diodes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 15 words
The logic teaching game of claim 1 wherein said logic circuits comprise electronic logic gates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 165 words
A logic learning apparatus comprising: a housing having a plurality of two position switches mounted thereon and operable to generate combinations of logic ones and logic zeros, a plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits connected to said switches in parallel to one another and each having a different output, a plurality of indicators connected at the output of said electronic circuits and each operable to be energized from a different one of said outputs when said switches connected to the corresponding one of said circuits are operated to select a predetermined combination of logic ones and logic zeros, and a plurality of cards for being disposed on said housing adjacent said switches and said indicators, each of said cards having a visual representation of a different one of said logic circuits and an output line contained thereon, said output line on each of said cards pointing to a selected one of said indicators which is operable only if said predetermined combination of switches is selected.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 165 words
A logic learning apparatus comprising: a housing having a plurality of two position switches mounted thereon and operable to generate combinations of logic ones and logic zeros, a plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits connected to said switches in parallel to one another and each having a different output, a plurality of indicators connected at the output of said electronic circuits and each operable to be energized from a different one of said outputs when said switches connected to the corresponding one of said circuits are operated to select a predetermined combination of logic ones and logic zeros, and a plurality of cards for being disposed on said housing adjacent said switches and said indicators, each of said cards having a visual representation of a different one of said logic circuits and an output line contained thereon, said output line on each of said cards pointing to a selected one of said indicators which is operable only if said predetermined combination of switches is selected.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 121 words
A logic learning apparatus comprising; a housing having a plurality of switches mounted thereon, a plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits connected to said switches in parallel to one another, lamp means connected at the output of each of said electronic circuits and operable to be energized when said switches connected to said circuits are properly operated, card means for being disposed on said housing adjacent said switches and said lamp means, each of said card means having a visual representation of a different one of said logic circuits thereon, and means for counting the number of switching operations to successfully energize a specific one of said lamp means, and means on said housing for displaying said number of switching operations.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 121 words
A logic learning apparatus comprising; a housing having a plurality of switches mounted thereon, a plurality of discrete electronic logic circuits connected to said switches in parallel to one another, lamp means connected at the output of each of said electronic circuits and operable to be energized when said switches connected to said circuits are properly operated, card means for being disposed on said housing adjacent said switches and said lamp means, each of said card means having a visual representation of a different one of said logic circuits thereon, and means for counting the number of switching operations to successfully energize a specific one of said lamp means, and means on said housing for displaying said number of switching operations.

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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) 1979-08-24 1980-02-23 1980-08-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-08-24 1984-02-23 1984-08-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-08-24 1988-02-23 1988-08-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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