Patents by Inventor Kristine McKechnie

Kristine McKechnie 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).

  • Method of instruction
    Patent number: 5957698
    Abstract: A computer-assisted instruction system used in a method of instructing a group of students broadly includes a suite (12,14,16,18) configured to accommodate the group of students and a computer system (36) for delivery of instruction relating to an instruction curriculum to the suite (12,14,16,18). The suite (12,14,16,18) includes a group assembly area and a plurality of harbors (24). The harbors (24) are each configured to accommodate a pair of the students. The computer system (36) includes a computer (38) positioned at each harbor coupled with a network computer (40). The computers (38) are linked to permit electronic transfer of information between the harbors (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Pitsco, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvey R. Dean, Barry Dean, Kristine McKechnie, Rhonda D. Kyncl, Philip Holsinger