Apparatus and method for teaching character
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Jan 26, 1999
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Oct 16, 1997
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Abstract
Apparatus for teaching the usage, spelling, and meaning of words, the components of the apparatus including structural units having letters and words superimposed thereon. Each structural unit relates a word with the initial letter thereof. Moreover, the structural units provide an arrangement by which one may spell and use words alone and in phrases and sentences.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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FULTON GORDON S | Not Provided |
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- 1997 Application Filing Year
- G09B Class
- 349 Applications Filed
- 159 Patents Issued To-Date
- 45.56 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Fulton, Gordon S | 2200 Wilson Mills Ct., Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 | 1 | 12 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 12 |
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- 12 Citation Count
- G09B Class
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