Patents by Inventor Irene Hoogenboom

Irene Hoogenboom 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).

  • Toddler toy system and method
    Publication number: 20010034179
    Abstract: An educational and recreational toy system for toddlers including a plurality of toy components having various shapes and sizes. The various shapes and sizes of the components are based upon a unit measurement. Toy structures are provided, including a balance, a stringer, and a pegboard for integrated use with the components. The toy components may be used interchangeably/among the various toy structures. According to the invention, the system allows a child to improve motor, coordination, and thinking skills. This is accomplished by using the toy components—in conjunction with the toy structures—for matching, piling, patterning, and balancing exercises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Irene Hoogenboom, Mary Y. Todd, Ellen Booth Church
  • Toddler toy system and method
    Patent number: 6190228
    Abstract: An educational and recreational toy system for toddlers including a plurality of toy components having various shapes and sizes. The various shapes and sizes of the components are based upon a unit measurement. Toy structures are provided, including a balance, a stringer, and a pegboard for integrated use with the components. The toy components may be used interchangeably among the various toy structures. According to the invention, the system allows a child to improve motor, coordination, and thinking skills. This is accomplished by using the toy components—in conjunction with the toy structures—for matching, piling, patterning, and balancing exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Environments, Inc.
    Inventors: Irene Hoogenboom, Mary Y. Todd, Ellen Booth Church