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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7686617 | Manufacturing of three-dimensional topographical scale models for the purpose of science The invention shows the method to create a high accuracy topographical scale model for the purpose of science by using multi layered/laminated materials. The invention is based on and involves the following steps: The geometry and ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7440591 | Validation of terrain and obstacle databases A method of identifying errors in information describing terrain features is disclosed. According to the method, a first set of data is obtained which describes an area of terrain. The first set of data has a first type of error. A second set of data is obtained whi... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7314179 | Stored-value card with movable graphic portion A stored-value card assembly includes a base substrate and an auxiliary member. The base substrate includes an account identifier linking the stored-value card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. The auxiliary member is movably coupled to t... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7261564 | Hiking staff, ski pole, or boat paddle, with integrated topographical representations of trails and or terrain A navigational aide in the form of a physical model that may be integrated with conventional expedition equipment. The preferred embodiment comprises a hiking staff (5, 6) containing 2-D map data (3) and or 3-D topographical representations (1, 2 | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243448 | Flasher Portable handheld sign devices and methods of use that allow a frame holder of store plural indicia covered sign boards therein, and include front facing and rear facing signboards. U-shaped frames with indicia covered signboards can be slid down to extend beneath t... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7160600 | Hook-engageable fastener sheets, and methods and articles of manufacture Lightweight, hook-engageable materials capable of functioning as hook-engageable fasteners are treated and configured for use for economical and attractive displays and decorations. Laminates of the material with various substrates with associated printing are used ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7065886 | Measurement and localization system using bases three and nine and corresponding applications A system for localizing a zone in space in relation to a predetermined point on a surface, wherein the surface is divided into nine zones of first rank obtained by dividing the surface into three parts in two different directions, a predetermined respective number f... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6973737 | Brushfire rate of spread tool A tool is triangular in shape and made of a clear plexi-glass. The tool contains two types of rate of spread scales, historical and real time. The historical rate of spread scale is based upon previous large-scale brushfires, while the real time scale utilizes GPS t... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6879702 | Digital image geographical special interest guide The present invention generates a digital image geographical special interest guide. According to one aspect, digital images are processed and associated with a category on a geographical map. A digital image geographical special interest guide corresponding to a ca... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6699042 | Method of mapping going A method of mapping the going conditions for a racecourse comprises surveying the racecourse soil conductivity over the course using soil conductivity measuring means and mapping the conductivity data produced by the conductivity measuring means according... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6604627 | Coin display device and indexing method A device is provided in the form of a map of the United States to display a set of commemorative coins in relation to state geographic regions associated with the coins. A color-coded indexing system is set forth in a chart which associates the date of is... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6330942 | Coin collecting card and information relating thereto A coin collecting card and information relating thereto for removably holding a coin and relating information pertinent to that coin. The coin collecting card and information relating thereto includes a front side, a back side and a peripheral edge. First... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6264025 | Coin display and indexing method A device is provided in the form of a map of the United States to display a set of commemorative coins in relation to state geographic regions associated with the coins. A color-coded indexing system is set forth in a chart which associates the date of is... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6189933 | Technique for reducing a large map into a compact paging format A large rectangular map, or chart, that is reduced to small and uniformly-sized display areas, in a top half section and bottom half section, having leaves in each section for easy directional leafing (right to left, left to right, up tab, down tab) to al... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6186795 | Visually reinforced learning and memorization system A visually reinforced learning and memorization system combines the coordination of alphabetic mnemonics, number integers and colors to provide the user with multiple mechanisms for learning memorizing information. The memorization system is particularly ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6164970 | Selectively transparent map A selectively transparent map system, for use by a driver in an automobile having an automobile windshield, comprising a map having map indicia printed thereupon. The map is selectively transparent so that when the map is held against the windshield in fr... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6155834 | Data driven interactive testing method, apparatus and article of manufacture for teaching a student to read The invention includes a system to teach a student to sight read using a computer. The term "Sight read" means to instantly recognize words without having to sound them out or go through other processes such as explaining the definition of the word. The i... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6129386 | Apparatus and method for collecting data An apparatus for collecting and cataloging data, the apparatus comprising a base, an accordion-pleated folded strip mounted with the base and defining sections each having a major surface for the recordation of information thereon, each section hingedly f... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6039571 | Geographical area terrarium A terrarium representative of a geographical area is provided including a base and an enclosed housing constructed from a transparent material. Such housing includes a planar front face, a planar rear face and a periphery formed therebetween taking the sh... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5906491 | Geography teaching apparatus A geography teaching apparatus has two working surfaces, such as on opposing sides of a substrate such as paper. The first working surface contains graphical images representing the outlines of countries, such as in a map of a continent. The second or opp... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5868429 | Multidirectional multiple fold laminated product and method of making A laminated map or other product having a plurality of adjacent rectangular panels, formed of a paperboard sheet and a pair of transparent sheets covering the paperboard sheet, with the transparent sheets joining all of the paperboard sheets into an integ... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5865628 | Storm mapping system A storm mapping system is used to track the location, path, and strength of a storm. The system is comprised of an erasable marker-board surface having a map and a chart permanently immobilized thereon. The map is of any desired geographic region and may ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5857066 | Method and system for producing an improved hiking trail map A method and system of producing a 3D perspective representation of a hiking trail or the like in two dimensions. Manually-obtained first data indicative of a heading and distance of each approximately linear segment of the course of travel are correlated... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5772441 | Visually reinforced learning and memorization methods A visually reinforced learning and memorization system combines the coordination of alphabetic mnemonics, number integers and colors to provide the user with multiple mechanisms for learning memorizing information. The memorization system is particularly ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5759040 | System for locating various entities on a map A system for locating various entities on a map is provided comprising at least one map page having a map printed thereon. Each map page includes indicia representative of streets printed thereon. Further provided is a transparent sheet having a plurality... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5657552 | Device for measuring distances on globes or maps A map or globe is provided with a transparent thin covering capable of conducting electricity. The transparent thin covering envelopes the globe or overlies the map. An electrical resistance measuring means would be employed to determine a measure of elec... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5580252 | Geographical trivia boardgame for learning about a state The invention is a method and apparatus for a geographical trivia boardgame for learning about a state. The apparatus consists of a gameboard with a state map affixed thereon. The state map is divided into city regions. The players also are provided a sco... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5562460 | Visual educational aid A visual teaching aid (10) that allows educators to relate similarities and differences between differing topics and between subtopics within a single topic. The visual teaching aid includes a map (14) and a plurality of labels (16). Contained on the map ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5549332 | Travel planner A travel planner including a transparent or translucent Combined Region/Topical Map that allows the user to plan a route directly on the map. The size of the region can range from a city or a portion thereof to a country or continent. Two or more Combined... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5466157 | Method of simulating a seismic survey A method of forming a scale model for simulation of a seismic survey is disclosed. The model includes layers which are formed by way of stereolithography or similar methods, from a CAD data base; the precision of the formation of the layers allows for con... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5458492 | Street atlas holder and reader A portable holder for a street atlas is provided. The holder includes a hollow transparent body dimensioned to hold a street atlas and enable viewing of a page of the street atlas. A cover is pivotally coupled to the body. The cover includes a magnifying ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5445524 | Geographic location identification system A geographical region is circumscribed by a rectangular parallelogram and identified by a letter or numeral prefix. The parallelogram is divided by an equal number of rows and columns into a series of smaller rectangles circumscribing a section of the geo... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5427530 | Model kit and method for simulating water pollution A portable water pollution model and method are disclosed that provide an improved device and method for simulating water pollution. The present invention includes a portable simulated watershed model, including a simulated body of water and a simulated w... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5362239 | Mapping and geographic locator system A system for locating geographic points on maps, charts and the like uses a rectangular grid with sides tangent to the corresponding geographical extremities of the area (city, county, state, nation, etc.) represented on the chart. Two decimal scales exte... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5348478 | Modular terrain board A modular terrain board is provided having a plurality of sections or terrain cell plugs which are held in place by a baseboard assembly having a corresponding plurality of cell receiving sections or cells formed therein. The terrain cell plugs can be eas... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5326267 | Flexible terrain features for miniature modeling Model terrain accessories that are positioned for use on the surface of a miniature landscape are fabricated from a permanently flexible material, preferably polyvinyl chloride. These flexible accessories are realistically contoured models representing ro... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5277585 | Waterflow teaching terrain model having ice storage chamber A topographical model simulates mountains having stream beds, a river valley, a dam creating a lake therebehind, and a cultivated field. A chamber formed in the top of the mountain is charged with ice, which melts and escapes to the stream bed. A diverter... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5275568 | Geographic locator system A system for locating geographic points on maps, charts and, the like uses a rectangular grid with sides tangent to the corresponding geographical extremities of the area (city, county, state, nation, etc.) represented on the chart. Two decimal scales ext... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5273432 | Hinged laminated map and method for making A folding laminated map with an improved hinge and image retention is described. The map, or composite image, is separated into two or more discrete partial images or panels and printed on a single sheet of a suitable material. The discrete panels contain... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5259763 | Method of using active learning maps Silk screened United States, world, regional or individual continent, country and state maps on a looped backed material, which illustrate the outline of the states, countries, as well as the location of pertinent rivers, water bodies and major cities/cap... | 11/09/1993 |
