US3811205A
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Sensorial counting board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-22
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1993-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A sensorial counting board or educational toy having an elongated board having vertically arranged, longitudinally spaced, areas of various colors on which are respective numbers from 1 - 10. These numbers are raised. Depending from the board and below each number is a cord with beads slidably disposed thereon and prevented from removal by respective knots. The beads are variously colored and are all of the same size. The size of the hole through the beads are such that the beads will slide on the cords but the fit is snug enough so that the beads will be held on the cords to wherever they are moved.
Inventors
- 👤 M Pitzler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:53
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A sensorial counting device, comprising: an elongated base wiTh numbers on the face thereof; cords attached to the base and depending therefrom in alignment with the respective numbers; beads on the cords; the beads having bores therethrough for reception of the cords, the diameter of the bores relative to cross section of the cords is such that the beads are readily slidable on the cords but will remain by friction at any position on the cords to which they are slidably moved, the top beads of the cords being equadistant from the base; the number of beads on the respective cords being indicated by the respective numbers; said numbers being raised.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A sensorial counting device, comprising: an elongated base wiTh numbers on the face thereof; cords attached to the base and depending therefrom in alignment with the respective numbers; beads on the cords; the beads having bores therethrough for reception of the cords, the diameter of the bores relative to cross section of the cords is such that the beads are readily slidable on the cords but will remain by friction at any position on the cords to which they are slidably moved, the top beads of the cords being equadistant from the base; the number of beads on the respective cords being indicated by the respective numbers; said numbers being raised.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention defined by claim 1, wherein the base has a colored background for each number.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention defined by claim 2, wherein the colors are varied.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |