Patents by Inventor Richard Glen Freeman
Richard Glen Freeman 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).
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Patent number: 8025504Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided directed at teaching writing, such as printing, cursive, and calligraphy, to users of all ages. Typically, the embodiments are directed toward teaching children the basic skills of writing. However, it may be appreciated that the embodiments may be utilized by users of all ages. In particular, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach the skill of writing and learning letters of the English alphabet to foreigners. Or, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach English speakers various foreign alphabets. For example, embodiments may provide instruction in writing Arabic letters, Greek letters, or Chinese or Japanese characters, to name a few. Additionally, embodiments of the invention may be used to teach artistic forms of writing, such as calligraphy, script, or various fonts.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Richard Glen Freeman, Elecia White, Ed Annunziata
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Patent number: 7792480Abstract: An electrographic position location apparatus and a data cartridge are disclosed. The data cartridge comprises a body and a memory device in the body. A connector extends from the body and is coupled to the memory device. A microphone is attached to or is incorporated within the body.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Tom Musolf, Richard Glen Freeman, Michael P. Much
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Patent number: 7249950Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided directed at teaching writing, such as printing, cursive, and calligraphy, to users of all ages. Typically, the embodiments are directed toward teaching children the basic skills of writing. However, it may be appreciated that the embodiments may be utilized by users of all ages. In particular, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach the skill of writing and learning letters of the English alphabet to foreigners. Or, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach English speakers various foreign alphabets. For example, embodiments may provide instruction in writing Arabic letters, Greek letters, or Chinese or Japanese characters, to name a few. Additionally, embodiments of the invention may be used to teach artistic forms of writing, such as calligraphy, script, or various fonts.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Richard Glen Freeman, Elecia White, Ed Annunziata
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Patent number: 7106309Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
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Patent number: 6905391Abstract: An interactive shopping role-play toy comprises a toy item bin, a first set of toy items replicating shopping items, an input device adapted to uniquely identify each of the toy items; and an audio playback device adapted to play an audio acknowledgment associated with the identified toy item. The audio acknowledgement is uniquely associated with the identified toy item. The input device is configured to uniquely identify a toy item when the toy item is within physical proximity of the input device. Each toy item includes an RF identification tag corresponding to a unique electronic identification, and the input device includes an RF identification tag reader.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jorge Gabriel Soto, Kathleen Campisano, Richard Glen Freeman, Eric Thomas Shuler
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Publication number: 20040197757Abstract: An electrographic position location apparatus and a data cartridge are disclosed. The data cartridge comprises a body and a memory device in the body. A connector extends from the body and is coupled to the memory device. A microphone is attached to or is incorporated within the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Tom Musolf, Richard Glen Freeman, Michael P. Much
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Publication number: 20030218604Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
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Patent number: 6641401Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
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Publication number: 20030171063Abstract: An interactive shopping role-play toy comprises a toy item bin, a first set of toy items replicating shopping items, an input device adapted to uniquely identify each of the toy items; and an audio playback device adapted to play an audio acknowledgment associated with the identified toy item. The audio acknowledgement is uniquely associated with the identified toy item. The input device is configured to uniquely identify a toy item when the toy item is within physical proximity of the input device. Each toy item includes an RF identification tag corresponding to a unique electronic identification, and the input device includes an RF identification tag reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jorge Gabriel Soto, Kathleen Campisano, Richard Glen Freeman, Eric Thomas Shuler
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Patent number: 6608618Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
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Publication number: 20020197588Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery
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Publication number: 20020197587Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Michael C. Wood, Tracey Hope Jedrzejek, Richard Glen Freeman, Mark Flowers, Eric Thomas Shuler, Margaret E. Grunert, Jason Avery