US3982332A
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Speed reading aid and method
Assignee: MCCORMACK EMILY
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Filing: 1975-02-06
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Granted: 1976-09-28
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Expires: 1995-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A speed reading aid is provided for reading down columns of characters of successive greater width or complexity. The device is a hand manipulated packet containing a series a removable opaque cards, each card having a one or more characteristic slots therein suitable for viewing a line of characters of a particular overall width. The cards may be arranged in the packet and manipulated to provide successive wider viewing areas. The method for improving reading speed and eye exercise involves using the device to read down one or more columns of a narrow width, and then using successively wider apertures to read down successively wider columns. CROSS REFERENCE
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Szymczak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:16
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B17/00; G09B17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A hand held speed reading aid for reading columns of characters of various widths comprising a plurality of opaque cards each having a first viewing slot therein for viewing the entire width of one of said columns, the slots in said cards being of different horizontal widths corresponding to various widths of said columns, said cards being arranged in a stacked, superimposed relationship, the viewing slots in said cards being located such that the cards may be manipulated to isolate the slot of one of said cards for viewing, and means for holding said cards in said stacked relationship and accommodating said manipulation thereof, said means comprising a flat transparent pouch open at one end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A hand held speed reading aid for reading columns of characters of various widths comprising a plurality of opaque cards each having a first viewing slot therein for viewing the entire width of one of said columns, the slots in said cards being of different horizontal widths corresponding to various widths of said columns, said cards being arranged in a stacked, superimposed relationship, the viewing slots in said cards being located such that the cards may be manipulated to isolate the slot of one of said cards for viewing, and means for holding said cards in said stacked relationship and accommodating said manipulation thereof, said means comprising a flat transparent pouch open at one end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said cards are manipulable with respect to each other in a stacked relationship to expose various ones of said viewing slots while blocking view through the other of said slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein each of said cards has a second slot therein larger than the first slot, each of said cards being reversible with respect to the others to allow viewing through said first slot without obstruction from the other cards.
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) | 1979-09-28 | 1980-03-29 | 1980-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-28 | 1984-03-29 | 1984-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-28 | 1988-03-29 | 1988-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |