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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8092223 | Educational, personalizable, multi-sensory learning aid Learning aid device/method for children/adults/second-language-learners learning to read and write comprising a single or double-sided card depicting one or more words in upper and/or lower case displayed on ruled upper/lower case guidelines, and a corresponding rea... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7717713 | Writing guide system A writing guide system including a piece of sheet-like material having a depressed area in the shape of an alphanumeric character. In another embodiment the invention is a progressive writing guide system including a first set of papers including a writing guide fea... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7581955 | Transitional paper and educational system and method A transitional writing paper, and educational system and method useful for guiding a penmanship learner in progressing from learning letter formation to legibly printing words and sentences, are disclosed. A writing medium in accordance with the invention, includes ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7549864 | Method and apparatuses for teaching a metacognitive approach to writing An educational method for teaching a metacognitive process for writing is demonstrated within a series of colored, hand-held multiple-shaped manipulatives. Representing a foundation from which all types of writing and its conventions may be explored, the manipulativ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7407383 | Apparatus and system for teaching proper letter sizing and spacing to autistic children and others with deficiencies in the areas of visual processing, motor control and/or sensory processing The present disclosure relates to the area of assistive technology, and specifically discloses an apparatus and method for teaching proper letter sizing and spacing to autistic children and others having deficiencies in the areas of visual processing, motor control ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7354071 | Method and apparatus for retaining an article in a photo book The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for retaining an article and particularly to a book for retaining photographs. More particularly, the invention relates to a photo guest book where the photographs can be placed in the photo guest boo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7305785 | Shadow box page A shadow box scrapbook page adapted to hold and secure three-dimensional objects for storage and display. The page includes a binder portion having openings to receive standard rings or posts common to binders, and a frame device, having a front, back and side, top ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7175147 | Stopper holder for beverage bottle A stopper holder for a beverage bottle is comprised of a first helical gripping member for positioning on the neck of the bottle, and a second helical member connected to the first gripping member for holding a stopper therein. The first and second helical gripping ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7147473 | Hand-writing practicing system A hand-writing practicing system is comprised of a computer with a screen that can sense the movement of a stylus on it, and software the displays to the user original script in hand-writing, record the stylus movement as user-writing and display it on top of the or... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7118135 | Embossed paper A sheet of embossed paper including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The invention may also... | 10/10/2006 |
| 6758674 | Interactive, computer-aided handwriting method and apparatus with enhanced digitization tablet A digitizing tablet (190) for use in handwriting analysis is described. The tablet includes a digitizing layer (1920) translating pressure from a stylus (1930) into digital information, a display layer (1910) for providing visible output ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6755656 | Method and apparatus for adaptive handwriting teaching system One aspect of the invention relates to an electronic writing device for interactive teaching of users to reproduce a selected graphical representation. The electronic writing device comprises a casing, a screen and internal logic placed within the casing. The intern... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6669478 | Method and device for multi-sensory learning A method and device for teaching the pronunciation of the letters of the alphabet's phonetically correct sound, and recognition of name and shape, for learning reading and writing, utilizing the technique of multi-sensory tactile impressions. Illustration... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6544037 | Method and apparatus for teaching experiential writing An apparatus for teaching and encouraging experiential writing by a child includes a picture pad having a plurality of sheets removably affixed to a foldable cover in the form of a checkbook. Each sheet includes a distinctive picture, its name, the first ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6485306 | Locus-recordable portable handwriting device A locus-recordable portable handwriting device for recording locus of a wireless stylus is provided with function of memory-page scrolling, locus color switching, data clearance, establishment of a built-in power source, etc. The handwriting device compri... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6302696 | Bi-colored lined instructional writing paper Instructional writing paper for instructing children to properly form letters and numerals is disclosed. The instructional writing paper preferably includes writing paper having a plurality of spaced parallel lines, the parallel lines forming at least one... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6234803 | Educational treasure hunt game An educational treasure hunt game provides for teaching young children or others the basics of writing and reading, by conducting a physical search for cards placed or concealed throughout a predetermined area in accordance with clues provided. A series o... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6142783 | Handwriting template system The present invention discloses a device 10 used for teaching people to properly write letters, numbers and various geometric shapes. It consists of templates 12 displaying the various letters, numbers and shapes which as placed over a piece of paper 16 i... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6048207 | Carrier for writing numerical symbols A carrier for writing symbols, such as numerals and the like, comprising a base, and a plurality of designated areas each formed by a plurality of individual elements, each of the areas being marked by indicating of corresponding individual elements so as... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5980257 | Method and device for assisting handwriting training A method and device for assisting handwriting training which fosters a proper tripod writing grip, places the ring and little finger into a proper handwriting position and also helps to build the handwriting muscles. The device for assisting handwriting t... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5829985 | Interactive children's game An electronic storybook is disclosed that allows a child to not only interact with the storybook by drawing characters that depict or change a scene, but also to allow the child to record his/her verbal comments, interpretations and impressions while the ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5797751 | Method for training students to write evenly spaced words The invention relates to a method for teaching students, particularly young children, how to write evenly spaced words. This is achieved through training the children to space the words using a spacer having a width equal to the desired spacing and having... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5730602 | Computerized method and apparatus for teaching handwriting A computerized system for teaching handwriting skills to a student displays a character to be written, prompting the student to use a digitizing pen to write the character on a digitizing surface, operating the digitizer to capture pen tilt angle, x,y coo... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5616032 | Multipurpose check writing guide A check writing guide for use by people with writing difficulties caused by old age, blindness, stroke, amputation, arthritis, nervous disorders, etc. The guide includes a base plate and a template. The template has a first guide sized and positioned to f... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5551878 | Article for improving correspondence letter writing skills Letter writing skills are improved through use of an associative letter writing template comprising stationery having distinct regions separable by perforations. One distinct region has an outline of a letter while another distinct region has a plurality ... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5507649 | Adaptive system based on indicia applied to the fingers for touch-typing/training Educational devices using process-oriented educational methods are disclosed to prepare pre-school children, school children, and teenagers for keyboarding. The devices include sets of gloves and indicia applied to the fingers of the gloves to provide pic... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5501601 | Educational drawing toy with sound-generating function An educational drawing toy with sound-generating function has a resilient whiteboard, plural sets of contacts arranged in the form of a matrix underneath the resilient whiteboard, and a sound-generating circuit electrically connected to the plural sets of... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5484288 | Apparatus for teaching inscription of characters Teaching apparatus is disclosed having a keyboard for selecting a character to be inscribed, an inscription panel for supporting writing material, and control apparatus for displaying the selected character under the inscription panel; each character is d... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5306155 | Creative writing book A book is provided to teach and encourage writing skills which includes a picture printed on each leaf of a multi-leaved tear-off pad of identical leaves in each bundle of pages. The picture page is without words but has space in which the learner, typica... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5184958 | Educational doll A method of matching at least two persons possessing dolls of similar characteristics for the purpose of having the parties communicate with each other about said dolls in the fashion of adoptive parents communicating about biological siblings is disclose... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5141439 | Keyword teaching and testing method A keyword teaching and testing method which includes teaching individuals how to become familiar with material and understand particular areas of interest by pinpointing keywords and grouping sentences according to main ideas. The method includes five rea... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5102338 | Method for training children in the art of dialogue writing A method for training individuals in the art of writing dialogue utilizes a bound volume of pages depicting scenes arranged in a sequence pursuant to a pre-prepared story outline. Each scene includes one or more characters in the story and enclosed captio... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5040986 | Educational device for teaching handwriting skills An educational device is disclosed for teaching children handwriting skills. The device includes a tablet which supports a sheet-like member having an inscribable surface. A clutch assembly is mounted to the tablet for rotation only in a clockwise directi... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4822284 | Educational appliance for teaching handwriting skills An educational appliance is disclosed for teaching children handwriting skills. The appliance includes a tablet which supports a sheet-like member having an inscribable surface. A clutch having an upright spindle is mounted to the tablet. The clutch inclu... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4741107 | Artwork aid adapted for facilitating placement of lettering along arc of a circle Artwork often involves the placement of lettering along the arc of a circle. Practice is to use a compass to lay out the arc and then place the lettering along the arc. The arc is then erased. The present invention provides a lightbox whose platen is fitt... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4740161 | Educational toy for stimulating writing A sound and/or visually stimulating stylus for encouraging learning to write. In accordance with the invention, the stylus (1) includes a moving equipment (2) and a sound source (4, 4a) modulated by a transducer which is sensitive to deformations of the m... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4633436 | Real-time rub-out erase for an electronic handwriting facility An electronic handwriting facility comprises a central processing unit (10), an all points addressable display (12), and an electronic tablet (14) and stylus (16). The handwriting facility simulates writing with a pen or pencil and paper. An electronic do... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4626219 | Scribe guide The invention is a sheet of writing paper that includes horizontal, parallel, equally spaced apart raised ridges for forming writing spaces therebetween, and a raised protrusion indicating the end of each writing space.... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4464118 | Didactic device to improve penmanship and drawing skills A didactic device for providing a learning experience and/or entertainment by serving as a learning aid to improve penmanship and drawing skills. The didactic device combines an optical image processing system with a speech synthesis system, wherein a dra... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4306868 | Multi-function instructional and recreational device An instructional and recreational device with means for producing a drawing, means for simultaneously developing ability in spatial relations and numerical or alphabetical usage. The device is a self-contained system including writing implements, game com... | 12/22/1981 |
