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Learning board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-11-23
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Granted: 1989-01-10
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Expires: 2007-11-23
Abstract
Abstract An educational device is set forth in application for the training and education of young children or of mentally deficient individuals. A background board has positioned thereon a plurality of removable pegs. A matrix of pegs is utilized in the body of the board for the orientation of pre-selected geometrical shapes of varying colors. A plurality of pegs is positioned in overlying relationship to the matrix for indication of a pre-selected number of the varying geometrical configurations. Spinners may be utilized in the random selection of a geometrical configuration to be utilized and a second spinner to be implemented for the random selection of a coloration of the geometrical shape. Accordingly, association of colors and geometrical configurations is available for educational purposes as set forth above.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan M. Pittman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:44
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/0023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A learning board for learning concepts of color, geometric configuration, and counting comprising, a board means formed with a matrix of blind bores for the selective positioning of a pre-determined matrix of support pegs within said bores, plural sets of geometric configurations wherein each set includes a plurality of similar geometrically shaped elements, each set comprising a geometric shape of elements, each of said elements in said set formed of a unitary color and each set including a plurality of colors, and peg means in overlying relationship to said matrix for the acceptance of pre-selected number cards, each of said number cards including a number thereon for determining the number of geometrical elements to be selected, and random selector means for the selection of a particular geometric shape from among said sets of geometric shapes and for the random selection of a color within the geometric set selected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A learning board for learning concepts of color, geometric configuration, and counting comprising, a board means formed with a matrix of blind bores for the selective positioning of a pre-determined matrix of support pegs within said bores, plural sets of geometric configurations wherein each set includes a plurality of similar geometrically shaped elements, each set comprising a geometric shape of elements, each of said elements in said set formed of a unitary color and each set including a plurality of colors, and peg means in overlying relationship to said matrix for the acceptance of pre-selected number cards, each of said number cards including a number thereon for determining the number of geometrical elements to be selected, and random selector means for the selection of a particular geometric shape from among said sets of geometric shapes and for the random selection of a color within the geometric set selected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A learning board as set forth in claim 1 wherein said learning board is formed with a storage compartment wherein said storage compartment includes a chamber for the storage of said geometric sets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A learning board as set forth in claim 2 wherein said storage compartment is integrally secured to said learning board forwardly thereof and in underlying relationship to said matrix.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A learning board as set forth in claim 3 wherein a pivotal support is pivotally secured rearwardly of said board means for enhancing stability of said board means and enabling vertical positioning of said board means relative to a support surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A learning board as set forth in claim 4 wherein said random selector means includes a plurality of spinners with a first spinner for the random selection of a geometric shape and a second spinner for the selection of a random color from a group of colors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A learning board as set forth in claim 5 wherein said spinners are rotatably mounted on a forward face of said storage compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A learning board as set forth in claim 6 wherein a handle is secured rearwardly of said board means in an overlying position to said pivotal support.
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