US4073070A
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Coloring book for the blind
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-26
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1997-04-26
Abstract
Abstract An amusement and instructional coloring book for the blind wherein the images are recessed into pages of the book to form a tactual image outline for defining the area to be colored. Raised border lines may also be provided to demarcate various portions of the image. A legend written in braille and typescript is also provided for defining the colors of the respective portions of the images. The coloring means also have corresponding visual and tactile indices thereon. Other features include means for the blind to appreciate the actual life-size of the images, variable extents of recessions of the image portions for imparting depth perception to the blind, special textures of the images to impart tactual qualities of the real-life images, and the provision of special paper adaptable to be colored completely by feel.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacquelin V. Boston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:51
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B21/00; G09B21/001; G09B21/003; G09B11/00; G09B11/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
In a coloring book for the blind, a page comprising at least one image thereon having at least one portion to be colored, said image being recessed within the page thereby forming a tactual outline within which the image is to be colored, raised border lines within the outline of the recessed image to tactually demarcate the respective portions of the image, definitive tactile indicia associated with said images for defining the colors of the respective portions of the images, and coloring means having identifying tactile indicia thereon corresponding to the definitive tactile indicia whereby a blind person may select the appropriate color the respective portions of the images in accordance with the definitive tactile indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a coloring book for the blind, a page comprising at least one image thereon having at least one portion to be colored, said image being recessed within the page thereby forming a tactual outline within which the image is to be colored, raised border lines within the outline of the recessed image to tactually demarcate the respective portions of the image, definitive tactile indicia associated with said images for defining the colors of the respective portions of the images, and coloring means having identifying tactile indicia thereon corresponding to the definitive tactile indicia whereby a blind person may select the appropriate color the respective portions of the images in accordance with the definitive tactile indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 1 including visual indicia associated with said definitive tactile indicia whereby a visual observer may aid in the instruction of the blind.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the extent of recess of the respective portions of the image is varied in accordance with the depth of the respective portion as perceived in three dimensions whereby the blind may more fully appreciate the qualities of the object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 1 where the surface texture of the respective portions of the image are associated with the actual texture of the real life object whereby the blind may more fully appreciate the actual tactual qualities of the real life object.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the relative sizes of the images correspond to their true relative real life sizes whereby the blind may more fully appreciate the relative sizes of the real life objects.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1 including a scaled tactual measuring element associated with said images whereby the blind may more fully appreciate the relative sizes of the real life objects.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the surface portions of the images are adaptable for tactual determination of color coverage by said coloring means wherein the blind may more efficiently color the entire image.
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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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |