Patents by Inventor Barbara Galbraith Coates

Barbara Galbraith Coates has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20050136389
    Abstract: An educational device that makes any existing printed material, such as a child's open workbook, reusable. Children view their work through the clear transparent cover of the apparatus and record answers using a dry erase marker or similar writing instrument. When completed, answers easily wipe away using a damp cloth, allowing for exercises to be repeated many times until mastery. Additionally, original workbook, original worksheet, or original printed matter remain protected and in tact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventor: Barbara Galbraith Coates
  • Publication number: 20050136390
    Abstract: An educational device that makes printed material, in the form of a child's workbook of varying thickness in the open reading position, or sheet material in the form of a worksheet, or blank template reusable. Children view their work through the clear transparent cover of the apparatus and record answers using a dry erase marker or wipe-off crayon. When completed, answers easily wipe away, allowing for exercises to be repeated many times until mastery. Additionally, the device is convenient, quick, simple, and easy to utilize, especially for young children. It is easily transportable and has multiple functionality, including an additional work, therapeutic, play, or display surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventor: Barbara Galbraith Coates