Patents by Inventor Mary A. Block

Mary A. Block 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 and device for improving reading comfort
    Patent number: 5950560
    Abstract: A kit is disclosed for improving reading comfort or increasing interest in reading, the kit comprising at least two differently-colored transparent overlays. Also disclosed is a method for improving reading comfort or increasing interest in reading comprising the steps of sequentially placing each of at least two differently-colored overlays over the material being read, subjectively determining which of the differently-colored overlays provides the maximum eye comfort while reading or creates the greatest interest in reading, and placing the overlay that provides maximum eye comfort or interest over the material being read.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventors: Mary A. Block, Joan F. Anderson