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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364432 | Methods of selecting Lock-In Training courses and sessions A Lock-In Training system. The Lock-In Training system can include an appropriately programmed Web site and a user computer. The Lock-In Training system can also include an appropriately programmed stand-alone computer. Some embodiments of the invention allow studen... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357692 | Historic wooden adventure system and figures Action toys and methods of assembling and using the toys. A first aspect the invention includes assembleable sectioned portions of background play scenes that are easily assembleable and rearrangeable into virtually endless diorama-like arrangements using a speciali... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7348979 | Display and method of providing a visual display of multiple time series data A display for showing the inter-dependence of a plurality of time series each varying in different defined sessions includes a plurality of composite geometric objects representative of one of the time series. The objects are positioned sequentially in order of the ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7322474 | Interactive product selection system The present invention involves an interactive selection system for a consumer product that improves the consumer's ability to quickly sort through numerous criteria in a complex decision making process and determine whether that particular consumer product is approp... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7264476 | Magnetic teaching aid with replaceable name tag A desktop teaching aid which has a body having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface, the bottom surface comprising a magnetic material for securing the body to a desk, the body defining a frame around an aperture, educational information represented on the t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7238027 | Device functionality representation tool An apparatus for demonstrating cardiac device function and patient cardiac function over time, including a board with a coordinate system representing time, the board having one or more colored areas representing cardiac device function and patient cardiac function ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7225573 | Convertible billboard display A lightweight, easily portable, convertible billboard display has three panels rotatably connected to each other in parallel fashion. The billboard display can be used as a vertically standing three panel display or, when two of the panels are connected by a removab... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7227558 | Apparatus and method for sorting line break numbers for line break locations within series of figures The object of the present invention is to assign line break numbers to locations where line breaks have been made in order to separate a series of figures configured by connecting a number of figures into parts in a manner which makes it easy for a user to view a dr... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7168954 | Method and system for periodontal charting Methods and systems for graphically depicting gum tissue and teeth for illustrating gingival health and plaque reduction. The relative risk as one type of statistical methods for comparing two treatments of different therapeutic agents for gingivitis and plaque are ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7108649 | Packaging for a storage medium in particular for a cd The invention relates to a method for the production of a packaging for a CD-like storage medium, by means of a lower die, with a recess and an upper die with a working stamp corresponding to the recess. The invention further relates to the following method steps—... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7074128 | Method and system for enhancing memorization by using a mnemonic display A method and system is disclosed for enhancing a memorization process by using a mnemonic display implemented. First, the mnemonic display is implemented on a predetermined display area of a display device with one or more border sections, the border sections contai... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7040899 | Portable presentation display A ultra light presentation display case is a slim, lightweight portable case that can be easily carried to the site of a presentation. The case easily folds open to provide a multi surfaced, free standing exhibit display. The display case comprises three lightweight... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025355 | Can kicking game and method of play A can kicking game which includes a substantially rectangular playing surface, a goal area having a goal housing subdivided into a plurality of spaces and open to the playing surface, a random chance generator, a can positionable on the playing surface, a plurality ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024009 | Removable template for audio amplification system Disclosed is a removable template for recording custom settings on an audio amplification system, or components thereof. The template comprises a template blank shaped for accommodation by an amplifier control panel, the template blank having cut-outs or bores facil... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6977334 | Method of writing keyboard music A unique method of writing keyboard music without the use of traditional lines and staff notation is provided. The method is primarily designed to represent elementary R & B, Jazz and Gospel keyboard music, but is not limited to such. The invention consists o... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6890183 | Collapsible educational chart Disclosed herein is a collapsible, educational chart that also serves as a promotional item. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6870534 | Method of simulating explosive performance A method of simulating the effects of one or more explosive events utilizes a mapping of graphically-valued dots to describe the explosive event at detonation at a plurality of (x,y) positions. A degradation rule is applied to the mapping of dots at each of times t | 03/22/2005 |
| 6767215 | Learning station An activity station and method of learning for reinforcing skills taught by a teacher or institutional assistant to students. The activity station is comprised of a board with folds that, when open, will stand erect and reveals instructions and activities for the st... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6756983 | Method of visualizing data A method of visualizing data including displaying wheels, which represent functional units of a system, wherein each wheel is subdivided into segments collectively representing a process within the functional unit, identifying at least one communications pathway, co... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6679705 | Method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products Methods provide for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method in which information is collected from a consumer regarding certain of her menstrual cycle. The informatio... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6679704 | Educational tool related to creatures, wild and domestic An educational tool having a substrate with a first side and a second side having thereon at least two pictures of creatures on the first side of the substrate spaced at a defined distance from each other, and a description of the creatures on the second ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6585520 | Method and system for enhancing memorization by using a mnemonic display A method and system is disclosed for enhancing a memorization process by using a mnemonic display implemented with a grid learning system. First, the grid learning system is implemented on a predetermined display area of a display device with a plurality ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6575758 | Display holder and method for using same A display frame for securing a document to a rigid surface and a method for using same are disclosed. The frame includes a plurality of fastener elements preferably made from hook type sections of hook and loop fastener material, although magnetic or low ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6540517 | Multi-book The invention is a novel book design and structure especially adapted for children, having at least two sections, each of which can be opened independently of others and more than one section can be opened at once, and which sections are connected by hing... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6431873 | Food group monitoring apparatus A preprinted food group triangle sheet having indicia representative of a plurality of food groups thereon is sized to be inserted between a first triangular member and a second triangle member. A plurality of apertures extend in complimentary alignment t... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6368113 | Method for the selection of a feminine hygiene product system A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and a product provision step. In the information collection step, information is collect... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6288316 | Musical notation system The system of musical notation includes a series of alphabetic characters "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "A" and "B" representing tones C through B, and a series of alphabetic characters "H", "I", "J", "K" and "L" representing tones C.music-sharp. (D.music-flat... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6259013 | Musical note reading method and written exercises A method that facilitates the learning process of musical note reading which is exhibited in a series of written exercises. Musical notes and letters of the alphabet are arranged in a specific order on musical staffs that consist of five horizontal lines.... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6250929 | Methods for improving the effectiveness of toilet training A method for improving the effectiveness of a child's toilet training regime utilizes a progress scale to evaluate the child's current level or stage of toilet training. Recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the child's training regime are di... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6238217 | Video coloring book A video coloring book includes a processor, a display device and a selecting device. The processor displays a coloring picture on the display device. The coloring picture has a plurality of selectable coloring regions. The processor further displays a plu... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6139331 | Board base apparatus A board base provides a storage and display unit for a plurality of markable white erasable presentation panels. Such presentation panels can be used with erasable marker pens. The board base can display one presentation panel and store four additional pr... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6132283 | Infant stimulus toy apparatus A toy apparatus includes a back housing portion which includes straps for connecting the apparatus to a crib. A plurality of item pressing members are connected to an interior portion of the back housing portion. A front housing portion includes a housing... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6116652 | Learning materials delivery system A learning materials delivery system contains an instruction unit. The instruction unit has a number of instruction sets, and each instruction set corresponds to a lesson in the instruction unit on an instruction subject. Each instruction set bears indici... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6102706 | Compliance support package for increasing health management system compliance The invention is a compliance support package for improving the compliance of a patient with a dietary health management system, which provides a predetermined daily calorie content and level of nutritional enhancement. The dietary health management syste... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6093027 | Method for the selection of a feminine hygiene product system A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and an information provision step. In the information collection step, information is co... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6000946 | Collaborative drawing device Described herein is a collaborative drawing device having a support surface configured to support a drawing medium for drawing thereupon by a human user. The drawing device includes a printer that prints prepared graphics on the drawing medium and a scann... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5989034 | Information organization method, information organization sheet, and display apparatus In a hexagonal element extraction method, a hexagonal theme region (0) for writing or inputting a subject or the theme to be given a thought is set, and hexagonal first-layer element regions (1-6) for writing or inputting elements such as subjects, action... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5947302 | Method for dispensing absorbent articles A method for providing a system of feminine hygiene products for use by individuals. The method includes collecting information from a consumer regarding her menstrual cycle using a computer, selecting a system of feminine hygiene products based upon the ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5865627 | Education system kit An educational system including a set of characters comprising foam numbers, operational symbols, and advanced problem solving activities each of which includes touch sensitive fasteners which can be applied to a collapsible, touch sensitive board. The se... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5865322 | Method for dispensing absorbent articles A method for dispensing absorbent articles for use by individuals, said method comprising a dispensing device containing at least two different types of absorbent articles and a means for allowing an individual to select one or more types of the absorbent... | 02/02/1999 |
