Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
434245000 | RELIGION | 26 |
20080220402 | METHOD FOR CREATING A FAITH BASED LEGACY MEMORIAL - The present invention is directed toward a method for capturing an individual's autobiographical life story in light of its spiritual significance to the individual prior to their demise. The method comprises capturing in a digital format the steps of having the individual, while alive, introduce themselves, explain the purpose of the audio/visual, relating their life story in terms of its spiritual significance to the individual and in closing the audio/visual recording. The spiritually significant on the items includes how they found their faith, how they were blessed, what God and life taught them, how they use and understand self-reflection, examples where their God has supported them, the significance of their place of worship, what they believe in, their favorite poems or scripture, their belief in the power of miracles, who they loved, why they believe forgiveness is important and how they shared their faith. | 09-11-2008 |
20080268409 | Bible Field Enhancer - A bible field enhancer includes a receiver cone that is hollow, and the apex of which is positioned near a bible. The bible is open in the middle and closed over the top, wherein the apex of the receiver cone is projected about ⅔ way in the middle of the bible. The enhancer also includes a bible jacket holder that holds a partially opened bible, and is attached along the receiver cone. The receiver cone and the bible jacket holder may be provided as small units that are assembled to make a large cone. | 10-30-2008 |
20090087825 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING PRAYER - The present invention provides a system and method for assisting a user to pray. The method includes calculating a direction from the present position to a reference position; displaying the direction on a user interface; calculating an away distance between a home position and the present position, wherein the home position is defined by a user; generating praying instruction based on the away distance; and presenting the generated praying instruction via the user interface. | 04-02-2009 |
20100003654 | PRAYER BOX - In some embodiments, a computer-usable medium having computer readable instructions stored thereon for execution by a processor to perform a method may include one or more of the following steps: (a) accepting a user's initial preferences regarding prayer, (b) accepting a user's input regarding prayer selection, (c) saving a prayer to memory based upon a user's selection, (d) creating an initial user's profile, (e) accepting a user's preference regarding religion, (f) accepting a user's preference regarding religious denomination, (g) accepting a user's input regarding what times the user plans to pray, (h) accepting a user's input regarding in what manner a user wishes a prayer to be presented, and (i) creating a prayer based upon a user's input. | 01-07-2010 |
20100120005 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING PRAYER AND HEALING RITUALS - Interactive prayer systems are provided, which include a pad that is adapted to be repeatedly stepped upon by a user; a first detection means for detecting when the user steps on the pad; a second detection means for detecting, and for creating proximity event data based upon, when the user is standing in proximity of specific areas within the pad; a communications means for communicating touch event data and proximity event data to a computer and a computer program executing on the computer; a display means connected to the computer, which displays the scripture to the user during prayer; and a notification means embedded in the pad for notifying the user when, and if, an error in the user's performance of the one or more prayer rituals is detected by the computer program. Methods of using such interactive prayer systems are also provided. | 05-13-2010 |
20100173272 | Method of verifying the existence of at least one unknown component in the body of a living being - Many people believe that your soul continues existing after your body is dead. The present invention is the method of verifying the existence of at least one unknown component in the body of a person or in the body of a living being. | 07-08-2010 |
20110065079 | METHOD USING EXERCISE TO RANDOMLY IDENTIFY CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR STUDY - A method for randomly identifying a chapter in the Bible from the number of repetitions of a physiological action that occurs during exercise. A physiological measuring device is attached to one or more body parts and the numerical cumulative occurrence of one or more physiological actions are recorded on the physiological measuring device over a period of time. A number is obtained having a sequence of three or more numerical digits reflecting the numerical cumulative occurrence from the physiological measuring device. One or more of the numerical digits are then selected randomly to identify a book in the Bible, and one or more of the numerical digits are selected randomly to identify a chapter in the identified book of the Bible. | 03-17-2011 |
20110081635 | BIBLE READING BOOKMARK AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The bible reading bookmark is a bookmark forming a substantially planar main body having opposed front and rear faces. Each of the front and rear faces is divided into a plurality of regions, with each region representing a distinct biblical passage. Front and rear sets of indicia are formed on the front and rear faces, respectively, of the substantially planar main body, the front and rear sets of indicia defining and separating the plurality of regions. Each of the regions includes indicia forming a checkbox, a name of a book of the bible, and a range of verses. In use, the user places the bookmark between adjacent pages of a bible corresponding to a selected bible passage. The user reads the selected bible passage and then forms a mark in the checkbox of the region corresponding to the selected bible passage upon completion of the selected bible passage. | 04-07-2011 |
20110143325 | Automatic Integrity Checking of Quran Script - An independent automated mechanism is invented that is able to:
| 06-16-2011 |
20110236865 | DEVICE WITH PRE-PRINTED BIBLE SCRIPTURE - The invention is a device according to the present invention may comprise a medium with rectangular straight edges and a re-adhesive coating on the rear surface, a Bible scripture pre-printed on the front surface of the medium, a particular color of the medium correlating to a theme referenced, taught or discussed in the Bible, and Bible scriptures grouped together based on the color of the medium. | 09-29-2011 |
20110294100 | PRAYER MAT WITH PRAYER MONITORING SYSTEM - The invention satisfies this need. The invention is an elongate prayer mat having a first end and a second end and further comprising (a) a first tactile sensor disposed proximate to the first end; (b) a second tactile sensor disposed proximate to the second end; (c) a third tactile sensor disposed proximate to the second tactile sensor and between the second tactile sensor and the first tactile sensor; (d) a fourth tactile sensor disposed to the right of the third tactile sensor, proximate to the second tactile sensor and between the second tactile sensor and the first tactile sensor; (e) a top layer for concealing each of the tactile sensors; (f) a microprocessor for receiving electrical signals from the tactile sensors and for displaying the progress of prayer steps on a display device. | 12-01-2011 |
20120178066 | Accelerated Reading Loop Bible, Reading Method and System to Encourage Bible Reading & Familiarity And Book Edge Coloring Technique - A sectionalized Bible and method to systematically expose readers to interesting broad divisions of the Bible by a new combination of:
| 07-12-2012 |
20120288836 | God calling watch - The Lord has revealed a solution to me which will strengthen, bring Unity and Oneness in the body of Christ. This method process will serve as a blueprint to Christians in all denominations. The process will help Christians to apply the instructions given repeatedly by God himself, woven throughout his word. The new use device of watches and the process applied to cellular phones, iPads and iPods will be used to exalt the word of God. Christians will now have a useful device to help them pull down strong holds, to cast down imaginations and everything that exalt it's self against the knowledge of God, and to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. The device will be used to help teach righteousness and holiness in the body of Christ. Because of my reverence to the awesome power of God's word; I can say that a multitude of good and marvelous manifestations will begin to surface in the body of Christ. They are countless. I cannot name them all. All instructions in the process are found in the word of God. This Holy watch and process will be used to serve humanity. The device will empower Christians from every denomination regardless of age all around the world. The final result will be Holy Sanctification of the body of Christ [The bride]. Based upon, Revelations 19:7 and Genesis 11:6 causing our Lord and Savior to appear Jesus Christ. | 11-15-2012 |
20120329019 | Biblical Guidance and Training Method - A method of mentoring groups of individuals in the effort to develop their relationship with God, as well as to train and develop their athletic skills while employing a unique player identification system based on biblical scripture numerals. The participants are divided into groups based on age and spiritual progression, as well as athletic training level, and are labeled according to religious scriptures and figures which correlate to the growth of the participants in their athletic training, as well as their progression towards God and a pious life. | 12-27-2012 |
20140106321 | INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY UNIT - This invention relates generally to a unit and method for conducting an interactive activity among two or more participants, and more particularly to a unit and method for conducting an interactive religious-based activity among two or more participants. The unit and method offers worship and related services to participants, regardless of location, with such services being independent of the availability of a given medium, such as radio, television or internet services. The unit and method is relatively easy to use and offers interaction between participants. A plurality of components of the unit of the present invention is preferably contained in a portable carrying case or box. The main components of the unit comprise: a set of instructions; at least one category card; at least one activity card; a bible; a music source; a stress reliever; at least one prayer request/personal offering card; an offering box; and a plurality of tokens. The activity cards are utilized in conducting activities using the remaining components of the unit. A “winner” is determined based on the number of tokens in awarded when conducting of the activities. | 04-17-2014 |
20140113260 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING PRAYER AND HEALING RITUALS - Interactive prayer systems are provided, which include a pad that is adapted to be repeatedly stepped upon by a user; a first detection means for detecting when the user steps on the pad; a second detection means for detecting, and for creating proximity event data based upon, when the user is standing in proximity of specific areas within the pad; a communications means for communicating touch event data and proximity event data to a computer and a computer program executing on the computer; a display means connected to the computer, which displays the scripture to the user during prayer; and a notification means embedded in the pad for notifying the user when, and if, an error in the user's performance of the one or more prayer rituals is detected by the computer program. Methods of using such interactive prayer systems are also provided. | 04-24-2014 |
20150370285 | WRIST-MOUNTED DEVICE TO ASSIST PILGRIMS - The wrist-mounted device to assist pilgrims is an electronic device worn on the wrist that provides functions to assist a pilgrim, particularly a pilgrim on a pilgrimage to a holy site. The device includes a heart rate monitor that alerts the user when his or her heart rate is too high, a GPS unit showing the location of holy sites of interest, a monitor for keeping a count of the number of perambulations around a holy site, e.g., when performing a Tawaf, an audio playback device that will play back a prayer or scripture, such as the Dua'a, and an annunciator for announcing prayer times. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374079 | INTERACTIVE BRACELET FOR PRAYER OR MEDITATION - A bracelet with a number of buttons that can be placed in different positions and customizable with different actions to facilitate a prayer or a meditation is disclosed. The bracelet may communicate a signal with a mobile application on a portable communication device to share, track, and exchange information related to the prayer or the meditation. | 12-31-2015 |
20160045051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING BIBLICAL INFORMATION - A method of communicating biblical information in a hands-free, bi-modal presentation is disclosed. The method includes communicating an audio signal associated with a first biblical verse via an audio output of an electronic device, while simultaneously displaying the first biblical verse on a display of the electronic device, and visually distinguishing the first biblical verse from a remainder of the biblical verses. After communicating the audio signal associated with the first biblical verse, an audio signal associated with a second biblical verse is communicated via the audio output, while simultaneously displaying and visually distinguishing the second biblical verses from a remainder of the biblical verses within the singular page. Without a user scroll command, the electronic device automatically scrolls through the singular page such that each of the biblical verses is visible on the display while the corresponding audio signal is being communicated. | 02-18-2016 |
20160148518 | ADAPTABLE BIBLE TEACHING SOUND BOARD DEVICE - An adaptable Bible teaching sound board device facilitates teaching of the books of the Bible using changeable periodic reward sounds and songs combined with sequentially presented book related sounds. The device includes a processor, a speaker, and a memory unit coupled to a housing. Each of a plurality of book buttons coupled the housing corresponds to a respective book of the Bible. Each of a plurality of book sound records stored on the memory unit is broadcast through the speaker by the processor upon manipulation of the book buttons. Reward buttons coupled to the housing are operationally coupled to the processor and actuate a plurality of reward sound records. A communications port is communicatively coupled to the processor and the memory unit for customization of the reward sound records on the memory unit. | 05-26-2016 |
434246000 | Rosary | 6 |
20080261188 | Rosary Key - The rosary key is a one-piece, hand-held device to prompt the recitation of the rosary. Critical elements of the traditional rosary pendent are evoked by tactile design. The counting of a decade of Hail Marys is measured by the finger movement of a bead-like button through the ten “stops” of the channel. The “Our Father” or Lord's Prayer, preceding each decade, is recited while fingering a separate rotating bead. Fingering of button and bead serve to preserve the essential contemplative nature of traditional rosary use. Furthermore, the rotating bead, in independent function, prompts use as a pocket or keychain comfort/prayer object, meditative through repetitive fingering alone. | 10-23-2008 |
20100124734 | Rosary On The Go - The Rosary on the Go would be made out of elastic cord. It would be about 3 inches in length. It would have 10 beads on it, three beads would be one color and the other 7 would be a complementary color. At one end would be a cross and the other end an open circle or heart. Chrystal or wooden beads would work well. | 05-20-2010 |
20110053130 | Rosary - A rosary prayer device has a ring or elongated housing containing a series of stops. The stops are arranged in five groups of five or ten with a starting space adjacent one of the groups of stops. A bead is positioned on the ring and sized to travel around the ring and remain between any two selected stops on the ring until pushed over one of the two selected stops. A user pushes the bead to the next stop after saying each prayer of the rosary. | 03-03-2011 |
20110300524 | ROSARY PRAYER STAND - A rosary prayer stand may include frame, a plurality of parallel rods mounted on the frame, and a plurality of beads for counting prayers. Each bead's position on the stand and/or color may correspond to a particular rosary prayer. When each prayer is recited, the bead corresponding to that prayer is slid across the rod. The plurality of rods may have axes that intersect a transverse reference plane at locations along an arched path. | 12-08-2011 |
20140080107 | ROSARY - The invention provides an abbreviated rosary associated with a handheld item. The rosary includes end-indexers, a triad of indexers, a hexad of indexers, and an intermediate indexer interposed the triad and hexad. A religious icon can be further included. The rosary can be attached to, engaged with or integral with the handheld item. | 03-20-2014 |
20140234820 | ROSARY - The invention provides an abbreviated rosary associated with a handheld item. The rosary includes end-indexers, a triad of indexers, a hexad of indexers, and an intermediate indexer interposed the triad and hexad. A religious icon can be further included. The rosary can be attached to, engaged with or integral with the handheld item. | 08-21-2014 |