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Adult/child communication kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-06-25
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Granted: 1985-12-03
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Expires: 2004-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A communication kit for organizing and encouraging postal communications between an adult (e.g., divorced parent) and a child includes a plurality of sets of stationery, each set tailored to a specific month of the year. Each set includes a calendar for the month, two letters, two small returnable post cards, two envelopes, one special project and two large post cards. During the first and third weeks of each month, the adult sends a letter and a small returnable post card to the child. During the first week, the child is also sent a calendar on which the adult has marked important days. During the third week, the child is also sent a special project which he or she may color, cut out, assemble, etc. During the second and fourth weeks of each month the adult sends large post cards to the child.
Inventors
- 👤 Melanie H. Rahn
- 👤 Jane E. Braun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:57
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A communication kit for organizing and encouraging postal communications between an adult and a child, said communication kit including a plurality of sets of stationery each tailored to a particular month and comprising: a first plurality of items of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a first time of said particular month; at least a first item of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a second later time of said particular month; a second plurality of items of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a third still later time of said particular month; and at least a second item of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a fourth still later time of said month.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A communication kit for organizing and encouraging postal communications between an adult and a child, said communication kit including a plurality of sets of stationery each tailored to a particular month and comprising: a first plurality of items of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a first time of said particular month; at least a first item of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a second later time of said particular month; a second plurality of items of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a third still later time of said particular month; and at least a second item of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a fourth still later time of said month.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A communication kit according to claim 1 wherein each of said first and second pluralities of items further includes a returnable item of stationery which is sent by said adult to said child and is returned by said child to said adult.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A communication kit according to claim 2 wherein said returnable item is a return addressed, prestamped post card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A communication kit according to claim 2 further comprising a chart which is retained by said adult for keeping track of communications between said adult and said child.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A communication kit according to claim 4 wherein the sets of stationery each bear design indicia thereon which is unique to a particular month.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A communication kit according to claim 4 wherein each of said first and second plurality of items includes a letter and an envelope.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A communication kit according to claim 6 wherein said first plurality of items includes a calendar upon which important dates of that particular month may be noted by said adult.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A communication kit according to claim 7 wherein said second plurality of items includes a special project which the child may perform.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A communication kit according to claim 8 wherein each of said first and second plurality of items includes a sticker.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A communication kit according to claim 8 wherein said at least first and second items are large post cards each including a space for a message and space for indicating details of the adult's environment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A communication kit according to claim 10 wherein said first, second, third and fourth times correspond to the first, second, third and fourth weeks of each month.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A communication kit according to claim 10 wherein said kit includes twelve sets of stationery, one for each month of the year.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
142 words
A communication kit for organizing and encouraging postal communications between an adult and a child, comprising: a plurality of sets of stationery each tailored to a particular month and including: a first plurality of items of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a first time of said particular month; at least a first item of stationery to be sent by said adult at a second later time of said particular month; a second plurality of items of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a third still later time of said particular month; at least a second item of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a fourth still later time of said month; and a chart for keeping track of the communications between said adult and said child.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
142 words
A communication kit for organizing and encouraging postal communications between an adult and a child, comprising: a plurality of sets of stationery each tailored to a particular month and including: a first plurality of items of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a first time of said particular month; at least a first item of stationery to be sent by said adult at a second later time of said particular month; a second plurality of items of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a third still later time of said particular month; at least a second item of stationery to be sent by said adult to said child at a fourth still later time of said month; and a chart for keeping track of the communications between said adult and said child.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
A communication kit according to claim 13 wherein each of said first and second pluralities of items further includes a returnable item of stationery which is sent by said adult to said child and is returned by said child to said adult.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
A communication kit according to claim 14 wherein said returnable item is a return addressed, prestamped post card.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
A communication kit according to claim 14 wherein the sets of stationery each bear design indicia thereon which is unique to a particular month.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A communication kit according to claim 14 wherein each of said first and second plurality of items includes a letter and an envelope.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
A communication kit according to claim 17 wherein said first plurality of items includes a calendar upon which important dates of that particular month may be noted by said adult.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A communication kit according to claim 18 wherein said second plurality of items includes a special project which the child may perform.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
A communication kit according to claim 19 wherein each of said items includes a sticker.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
35 words
A communication kit according to claim 19 wherein said at least first and second items are large post cards each including a space for a message and space for indicating details of the adult's environment.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
A communication kit according to claim 21 wherein said first, second, third and fourth times correspond to the first, second, third and fourth weeks of each particular month.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
A communication kit according to claim 21 wherein said kit includes twelve sets of stationery, one for each month of the year.
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