Patents by Inventor Patricia M. Gildea

Patricia M. Gildea 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).

  • Device and method for optimal reading vocabulary development
    Patent number: 5256067
    Abstract: An educational device (10) for facilitating vocabulary development includes a display (11) for displaying reading text, a keyboard (12) and microprocessor (14). The reader selects target words or short phrases whose meaning may be unfamiliar. A context-sensitive sentence illustrating the meaning of the selected portion of the reading text and including the target word or phrase is provided and displayed for a first preselected period. The target word or phrase in the context-sensitive sentence is replaced with verification text and displayed for a second preselected period. A test function furnishes context-sensitive questions that check the reader's understanding of the correct meaning. Performance information is collected and presented upon request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Inventors: Patricia M. Gildea, Cheryl L. Wurtenberg, George A. Miller