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Memory aiding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-27
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 1998-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A device for aiding the remembering of an event which uses a display having board having a surface visible to the observer. A plurality of openings are adapted for accepting a peg like element having a plurality of faces. Indicia associated with each opening denotes a selected time period.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyndon E. Lafferty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:47
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A device for aiding memory in the performance of an act such as the administration of a medication comprising: a. a display board including a plurality of surfaces, including a first surface having at least a pair of substantially parallel rows of a plurality of openings being staggered from each other, a second surface having a plurality of openings, and a third surface having a plurality of openings, said display board having at least one surface thereof adapted for being visible to an observer; b. indicia associated with each of said plurality of openings, each indicium denoting a selected time period; c. peg means for fitting within any of said plurality of openings for supporting said peg means against the pull of gravity, said peg means comprising a shaft portion dimensioned to be removably placed in any of said openings and an indicia bearing portion including a plurality of faces, each of said plurality of faces including a different indicium able to be visible to an observer without removal of said shaft portion of said peg means from an opening.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
180 words
A device for aiding memory in the performance of an act such as the administration of a medication comprising: a. a display board including a plurality of surfaces, including a first surface having at least a pair of substantially parallel rows of a plurality of openings being staggered from each other, a second surface having a plurality of openings, and a third surface having a plurality of openings, said display board having at least one surface thereof adapted for being visible to an observer; b. indicia associated with each of said plurality of openings, each indicium denoting a selected time period; c. peg means for fitting within any of said plurality of openings for supporting said peg means against the pull of gravity, said peg means comprising a shaft portion dimensioned to be removably placed in any of said openings and an indicia bearing portion including a plurality of faces, each of said plurality of faces including a different indicium able to be visible to an observer without removal of said shaft portion of said peg means from an opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 in which said first, second, and third surfaces lie in three separate planes substantially orthogonally oriented with respect to one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 2 which additionally comprises means for mounting said device on a wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 3 in which at least two faces of said plurality of faces each include an indicium of a selected sequence.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 3 in which said first, second, and third surfaces lie in three separate planes substantially orthogonally oriented with respect to one another.
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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) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |