Patents by Inventor Wanda L. Sims-Barnes

Wanda L. Sims-Barnes 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).

  • Literacy training method
    Patent number: 6921265
    Abstract: A method for teaching reading is disclosed wherein written text is segmented into situational defined elements, each segmented element of text is sequentially numerically registered, the numerically registered text is provided to a plurality of students, and words and phrases are identified by referencing the student to corresponding numerical designations in accord with the student's ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Inventor: Wanda L. Sims-Barnes
  • Literacy training method
    Publication number: 20030027114
    Abstract: A method for teaching reading is disclosed wherein written text is segmented into situational defined elements, each segmented element of text is sequentially numerically registered, the numerically registered text is provided to a plurality of students, and words and phrases are identified by referencing the student to corresponding numerical designations in accord with the student's ability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Wanda L. Sims-Barnes
  • Literacy training device
    Patent number: 5975910
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and system for augmenting the learning to read process, the device comprising a surface enabled for aligned placement of written terms arranged for reading in vertically spaced positions and a plurality of voice activating means arranged in registered alignment adjacent the spaced terms comprising the document such that upon actuation thereof, the device sounds out the pronunciation of a term contained in registered alignment at the position adjacent thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: Wanda L. Sims-Barnes