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Visual communication system devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-08-03
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Granted: 1985-11-12
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Expires: 2004-08-03
Abstract
Abstract The Visual Communication System of the Krempel Code whereby colors are used instead of letters of the common alphabet for world-wide relaying of messages can also utilize in any modern language the Visual Communication System Devices of colored cubes employed on indicated boards or trays, rectangular beltlike color selectors as well as computer displays for communicative purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralf Krempel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:02
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B17/00; G09B19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A visual communication system comprising; a board covered with a gridlike surface marked on its face so that each side of said board contains an equal number of squares, the edges of said board depicting markings designating groups of square locations, and a plurality of information carrier means to be mounted on said board, each of said information carrier means having a plurality of surfaces, each surface of one of said means being of a different color, the information carrier means being positioned on a particular square with a particular color surface uppermost, such that the combination of square location and color surface designates a specific alphabet letter according to a predetermined code.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A visual communication system comprising; a board covered with a gridlike surface marked on its face so that each side of said board contains an equal number of squares, the edges of said board depicting markings designating groups of square locations, and a plurality of information carrier means to be mounted on said board, each of said information carrier means having a plurality of surfaces, each surface of one of said means being of a different color, the information carrier means being positioned on a particular square with a particular color surface uppermost, such that the combination of square location and color surface designates a specific alphabet letter according to a predetermined code.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the information carrier means comprises a cube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device of claim 2, wherein the cube edges are protuberant projecting rodlike rounded eaves for the purpose of elevating the marked faces of said cubes from the surface whereby any markings can be of an indented, flat or elevated nature, furthermore the rounded edges of said cubes while decreasing friction resulting in increased tumbling ability.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the information carrier means comprises a rectangular belt-like color selector divided into colored sections designated to rotate over stationary support pieces fitted with rollers for effortless rotation of the belt and center opening to accommodate the axle on which a designated number of said belt-like color selectors can be placed in a row; whereupon a plurality of said rows may be placed into a sectionalized frame casing to result in a surface made up of the top color sections of said rectangular belt-like color selectors.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-11-11 | 1989-05-13 | 1989-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-11 | 1993-05-13 | 1993-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-11 | 1997-05-13 | 1997-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |