Patents by Inventor Margaret E. Grunert

Margaret E. Grunert 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).

  • Interactive references to related application
    Patent number: 8952887
    Abstract: A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glenn Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
  • Interactive apparatus using print media
    Patent number: 7916124
    Abstract: A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glenn Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
  • Interactive apparatus using print media
    Patent number: 7106309
    Abstract: A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
  • Interactive apparatus using print media
    Publication number: 20030218604
    Abstract: A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
  • Interactive apparatus with templates
    Patent number: 6641401
    Abstract: An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the interactive apparatus includes a base unit. The base unit can has a surface and an array of electrical elements under the surface. A removable template is placed on the base unit and is positioned over the surface. The removable template has a movable element that the user can move and a speaker in the apparatus can produce an audio output in response to the movement of the movable element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
  • Interactive apparatus using print media
    Patent number: 6608618
    Abstract: A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
  • Interactive apparatus using print media
    Publication number: 20020197588
    Abstract: A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
  • Interactive apparatus with templates
    Publication number: 20020197587
    Abstract: An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the interactive apparatus includes a base unit. The base unit can has a surface and an array of electrical elements under the surface. A removable template is placed on the base unit and is positioned over the surface. The removable template has a movable element that the user can move and a speaker in the apparatus can produce an audio output in response to the movement of the movable element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery