US4674433A
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Correct answer displaying device for arithmetic practicing unit
Assignee: Gakushu Kenkyusha KK
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Filing: 1985-09-30
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Granted: 1987-06-23
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Expires: 2005-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A correct answer displaying device for an arithmetic practicing device or the like. Plural chambers are arranged in matrix form with partition boards, and a colored transparent plate is placed over the chambers on which numerical problems to be solved are indicated and through which the configurations of the correct answer numbers cannot ordinarily be observed. Answer levers are operated to cause white plates to come near the lower surface of the colored transparent plate to display the correct answers. The white plates are pivotally mounted about one side thereof in which an engaging step is formed. Each answer lever, which has an engaging protrusion engaged with a respective engaging step, is accommodated in a guide frame in such a manner that the answer lever can pass in and out of the corresponding chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Mitate Inada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:42
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/02; G09B3/00; G09B3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A correct answer displaying device for a calculation practicing unit comprising: chambers arranged in matrix form with partition boards, a colored transparent plate placed over said chambers on which a plurality of numbers to be calculated are indicated and through which configurations of correct answer numbers cannot be observed, a white plate for each chamber and answer levers operable for rectilinear motion disposed so as to be operable to cause said white plates to come near the lower surface of said colored transparent plate to display correct answers, each of said white plates having a side portion, said side portion having a longitudinal channel therein, and shaft means extending through said chamber and said channel for pivotally mounting said plate in said chamber, said side portion having a notched engaging step, and said answer levers each having a protrusion engageable with said notched step upon depressing said answer lever, and said chambers each having a guide slot configured to receive said answer lever.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A correct answer displaying device for a calculation practicing unit comprising: chambers arranged in matrix form with partition boards, a colored transparent plate placed over said chambers on which a plurality of numbers to be calculated are indicated and through which configurations of correct answer numbers cannot be observed, a white plate for each chamber and answer levers operable for rectilinear motion disposed so as to be operable to cause said white plates to come near the lower surface of said colored transparent plate to display correct answers, each of said white plates having a side portion, said side portion having a longitudinal channel therein, and shaft means extending through said chamber and said channel for pivotally mounting said plate in said chamber, said side portion having a notched engaging step, and said answer levers each having a protrusion engageable with said notched step upon depressing said answer lever, and said chambers each having a guide slot configured to receive said answer lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The correct answer displaying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said answer levers each include a restoring coil spring positioned in said guide slot to provide a restoring force on said lever when depressed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
The correct answer displaying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said chamber includes parallel spaced sidewalls and said answer levers comprise a frame-shaped member having a tab portion extending through an aperture in said transparent plate and a first member extending horizontally from said tab portion, and terminating substantially at said sidewalls, said frame-shaped member further including second members extending vertically downward from the distal ends of said first member substantially parallel to said sidewalls, at least one of said second members having a portion inclined downwardly from said sidewall, said downwardly inclined portion acting as a leaf spring to bias said frame member relative to said chamber to provide a restoring force when said tab is depressed through said aperture to reveal said white plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
166 words
A correct answer displaying device for a calculation practicing unit comprising: chambers arranged in matrix form with partition boards, a colored transparent plate placed over said chambers on which a plurality of numbers to be calculated are indicated and through which configurations of correct answer numbers cannot be observed, a contrasting colored plate for each chamber and answer levers operable for rectilinear motion disposed so as to be operable to cause respective contrasting colored plates to come near the lower surface of said colored transparent plate to display correct answers, each of said contrasting colored plates having a side portion, said side portion having a longitudinal channel therein, and shaft means extending through said chamber and said channel for pivotally mounting said plate in said chamber, said side portion having a notched engaging step, and said answer levers each having a protrusion engageable with said notched step upon depressing said answer lever, and said chambers each having a guide slot configured to receive said answer lever.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
166 words
A correct answer displaying device for a calculation practicing unit comprising: chambers arranged in matrix form with partition boards, a colored transparent plate placed over said chambers on which a plurality of numbers to be calculated are indicated and through which configurations of correct answer numbers cannot be observed, a contrasting colored plate for each chamber and answer levers operable for rectilinear motion disposed so as to be operable to cause respective contrasting colored plates to come near the lower surface of said colored transparent plate to display correct answers, each of said contrasting colored plates having a side portion, said side portion having a longitudinal channel therein, and shaft means extending through said chamber and said channel for pivotally mounting said plate in said chamber, said side portion having a notched engaging step, and said answer levers each having a protrusion engageable with said notched step upon depressing said answer lever, and said chambers each having a guide slot configured to receive said answer lever.
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