US3811206A
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Device for teaching alphabetic order
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-05
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1993-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A device designed to provide the elements of learning techniques, while affording the added benefits of holding the attention of small children, is disclosed herein. The ''''Funzie game,'''' by means of pre-determined positions of each of the movable blocks in the game, allows small children to rapidly absorb the basics of counting and spelling, as it becomes apparent to the child that each block in both rows of the board will fit on only one position (the correct one), thus reducing errors and uncertainty, while allowing the child to learn by trial and error methods.
Inventors
- 👤 R Gaccetta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:48
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An educational device for teaching the basics of the alphabet comprising: a surface having a predetermined sequence of raised numerals thereon; a set of blocks, each block bearing on its upper base a letter of the alphabet and on its lower face a recess in the form of a numeral; each said recess mating with at least one of said raised numerals; whereby when said blocks are properly positioned over their mating raised numerals the letters will be arranged according to said predetermined sequence.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An educational device for teaching the basics of the alphabet comprising: a surface having a predetermined sequence of raised numerals thereon; a set of blocks, each block bearing on its upper base a letter of the alphabet and on its lower face a recess in the form of a numeral; each said recess mating with at least one of said raised numerals; whereby when said blocks are properly positioned over their mating raised numerals the letters will be arranged according to said predetermined sequence.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The educational device of claim 1 wherein the predetermined sequence is the numerical order of the letters of the alphabet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2415342A
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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 |