GB2138987A - Educational and amusement device - Google Patents

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GB2138987A
GB2138987A GB08311934A GB8311934A GB2138987A GB 2138987 A GB2138987 A GB 2138987A GB 08311934 A GB08311934 A GB 08311934A GB 8311934 A GB8311934 A GB 8311934A GB 2138987 A GB2138987 A GB 2138987A
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Charles Wighton Ferrier
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B1/00—Manually or mechanically operated educational appliances using elements forming, or bearing, symbols, signs, pictures, or the like which are arranged or adapted to be arranged in one or more particular ways
    • G09B1/02—Manually or mechanically operated educational appliances using elements forming, or bearing, symbols, signs, pictures, or the like which are arranged or adapted to be arranged in one or more particular ways and having a support carrying or adapted to carry the elements
    • G09B1/16—Manually or mechanically operated educational appliances using elements forming, or bearing, symbols, signs, pictures, or the like which are arranged or adapted to be arranged in one or more particular ways and having a support carrying or adapted to carry the elements the elements each bearing a plurality of different symbols, signs, or combinations of symbols and signs, only one symbol, sign, or combination thereof, of each element to be used at a time
    • G09B1/18—Manually or mechanically operated educational appliances using elements forming, or bearing, symbols, signs, pictures, or the like which are arranged or adapted to be arranged in one or more particular ways and having a support carrying or adapted to carry the elements the elements each bearing a plurality of different symbols, signs, or combinations of symbols and signs, only one symbol, sign, or combination thereof, of each element to be used at a time the elements being rotatable
    • G09B1/20—Manually or mechanically operated educational appliances using elements forming, or bearing, symbols, signs, pictures, or the like which are arranged or adapted to be arranged in one or more particular ways and having a support carrying or adapted to carry the elements the elements each bearing a plurality of different symbols, signs, or combinations of symbols and signs, only one symbol, sign, or combination thereof, of each element to be used at a time the elements being rotatable and bearing the symbols on a surface parallel to the axis of rotation

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Abstract

The device, which operates manually, is composed of a frame to which are attached several rows of multi-sided blocks, each row having a spindle on which the blocks rotate. The rows are situated one below the other, and running between each block are dividers which prevent one block affecting another during operation. Each block is controlled by a ratchet system, enabling it to rotate in only one direction and to be held firmly in the required position. The loaded frame is encased with each row of blocks accessible for manipulation through windows which also display, at any one time, a single feature of the several shown on each block. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION Child's private tutor The "child's private tutor" is an educational and amusement device which operates manually. It is composed of a frame to which is attached several rows comprising an equal number of multi-sided blocks, each row having a spindle on which the blocks rotate. The rows are spaced one below the other, and running from top to bottom dividing each block are a series of plastic strips which allow any chosen block to rotate without affecting another.
Every block has an individual rachet system to enable it to turn in only one direction and also hold it firmly in the required position with one facet displaying the desired symbol or image. The loaded frame is encased with each row visible through a horizontal opening.
Applied finger-tip preasure to the lower section of a face will turn the corresponding block to show another feature.
1. An educational and amusement device comprising a frame with spindles on which a number of multi-sided blocks rotate, means for controlling the rotation of blocks, dividers separating blocks, all of which is encased.
2. An educational and amusement device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rotation of the blocks are controlled by a type of rachet system.
3. An educational and amusement device as claimed in claim 1 wherein dividers lie between each block allowing individual rotation.
4. An educational and amusement device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the case has windows essential to the manipulation and viewing of the blocks inside.
5. An educational and amusement device substantially as described herein with reference to drawings supplied.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Child's private tutor The "child's private tutor" is an educational and amusement device which operates manually. It is composed of a frame to which is attached several rows comprising an equal number of multi-sided blocks, each row having a spindle on which the blocks rotate. The rows are spaced one below the other, and running from top to bottom dividing each block are a series of plastic strips which allow any chosen block to rotate without affecting another. Every block has an individual rachet system to enable it to turn in only one direction and also hold it firmly in the required position with one facet displaying the desired symbol or image. The loaded frame is encased with each row visible through a horizontal opening. Applied finger-tip preasure to the lower section of a face will turn the corresponding block to show another feature. CLAIMS
1. An educational and amusement device comprising a frame with spindles on which a number of multi-sided blocks rotate, means for controlling the rotation of blocks, dividers separating blocks, all of which is encased.
2. An educational and amusement device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rotation of the blocks are controlled by a type of rachet system.
3. An educational and amusement device as claimed in claim 1 wherein dividers lie between each block allowing individual rotation.
4. An educational and amusement device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the case has windows essential to the manipulation and viewing of the blocks inside.
5. An educational and amusement device substantially as described herein with reference to drawings supplied.
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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB606092A (en) * 1946-04-24 1948-08-05 John William Leech Improvements in or relating to devices for amusement, educational, pattern designingand like purposes
GB985661A (en) * 1960-07-20 1965-03-10 Harold Reginald Savage Improvements relating to a symbol displaying device
GB997441A (en) * 1961-06-28 1965-07-07 Giulio Campanella Didactic instrument for teaching the primary elements of arithmetic
GB1112655A (en) * 1966-11-14 1968-05-08 Asby James Leslie Clark Improvements in or relating to devices for use in teaching number systems
GB1191718A (en) * 1966-11-17 1970-05-13 Marvin Glass & Associates An Educational Device
GB1282209A (en) * 1970-04-24 1972-07-19 George Rogan Hampson Improvements in and relating to number arrays
GB2107998A (en) * 1981-10-26 1983-05-11 James Arthur Dean Wal Anderson Game and educational device

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB606092A (en) * 1946-04-24 1948-08-05 John William Leech Improvements in or relating to devices for amusement, educational, pattern designingand like purposes
GB985661A (en) * 1960-07-20 1965-03-10 Harold Reginald Savage Improvements relating to a symbol displaying device
GB997441A (en) * 1961-06-28 1965-07-07 Giulio Campanella Didactic instrument for teaching the primary elements of arithmetic
GB1112655A (en) * 1966-11-14 1968-05-08 Asby James Leslie Clark Improvements in or relating to devices for use in teaching number systems
GB1191718A (en) * 1966-11-17 1970-05-13 Marvin Glass & Associates An Educational Device
GB1282209A (en) * 1970-04-24 1972-07-19 George Rogan Hampson Improvements in and relating to number arrays
GB2107998A (en) * 1981-10-26 1983-05-11 James Arthur Dean Wal Anderson Game and educational device

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