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Sensory stimulation system for impaired individuals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-04-01
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Granted: 1996-07-23
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Expires: 2014-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A sensory stimulation system for stimulating a cognitively and/or physically impaired person comprises a rigid, box-like framework adapted to be mounted on a support surface and a rigid, plate-like cover in mating relationship with and removably attached to the framework. The cover is interchangeable according to the skill level of the impaired person. A plurality of spaced sensors are held fast against the cover for providing sensory stimulation for the impaired person.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan M. Dondero
- 👤 Barbara L. Redding
- 👤 Charles L. Roeder
- 👤 David L. Sovine
- 👤 Harry H. Wiese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/0001; G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B21/00; G09B21/001; G09B21/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A sensory stimulation system for stimulating a cognitively or physically impaired person, the system comprising: a framework; a cover removably attached to said framework, said cover being interchangeable according to the skill level of the impaired person; and at least one sensor held fast to said cover and defining a stimulus for the impaired person, wherein said cover is removably attached to said framework by fasteners passed through said cover and screw threaded into said framework.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A sensory stimulation system for stimulating a cognitively or physically impaired person, the system comprising: a framework; a cover removably attached to said framework, said cover being interchangeable according to the skill level of the impaired person; and at least one sensor held fast to said cover and defining a stimulus for the impaired person, wherein said cover is removably attached to said framework by fasteners passed through said cover and screw threaded into said framework.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 1, including a support surface on which said framework is disposed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 2, wherein said support surface is a lap tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 2, wherein said support surface is a wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 2, wherein said support surface is inclined.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 1, wherein said framework has a generally rectangular configuration and a hollow interior.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 6 wherein said hollow interior of said framework includes at least one of sight and sound devices responsive to said at least one sensor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 1, wherein said sensor is a static element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 1, wherein said sensor is a dynamic element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 1, wherein said cover is opaque.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 1, wherein said cover is translucent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The sensory stimulation system of claim 11, wherein said cover includes at least one switch.
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