| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 434300000 |
Physics
| 29 |
| 434295000 |
Biology or taxidermy
| 14 |
| 434278000 |
Molecular model or display having discrete element representing atom or radical
| 13 |
| 434281000 |
Model or display demonstrating structure or property of atom or radical
| 7 |
| 434284000 |
Astronomy
| 6 |
| 434299000 |
Geology | 4 |
| 20090317782 | Big Canyon Balloon - An educational tool for teaching students may include a tarp portion, an inflatable being positioned on the tarp portion, the inflatable portion including a first end section positioned on a first end of the inflatable portion, a river section connected to the first end section, a middle section connected to the river section, and a second end section connected to the middle section. The river section may include a top river section and a bottom river section, and the top river section may be independently inflatable with respect to the bottom river section. The first end section may include a first contour portion, and the middle section may include a second contour portion. The second end section may include a third contour portion to cooperate with the second contour portion, and the second end section may include a fourth contour portion. The river portion may include a pullout portion, and the educational tool may include a tunnel baffle adapted to allow users to walk in a passageway of the tunnel baffle. The tunnel baffle may cooperate with the middle and second end section in order to form a classroom. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20130029303 | Teaching System - A teaching system comprising a visual aid printed on at least one side of a sheet material, a modeling implement, and an access indicia for connecting a user to remote resource materials. The visual aid may include at least one illustrated side containing information about a scientific theory, describing origins, descriptions, mechanisms, and evidence of the scientific theory. The modeling implement may be a die cutting tool having a tessellated array of cells in a panel, wherein each cell shares a portion of its border with an adjacent cell, and a die cutting edge extending from one side of the panel. The combination may be used as an efficient and interesting teaching aid in a variety of settings. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130143191 | SOIL BEHAVIOR SIMULATOR FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT BLADES - A soil behavior simulator is provided that includes a particle recirculation system configured to flow particulate material along an agricultural implement blade, and a drive unit configured to drive the agricultural implement blade in rotation. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20150104776 | DEMONSTRATION MODEL FOR GEOLOGIC EVENT - A kit of components to form a model of geological processes is presented. The kit contains a first foam component defining a first concave internal surface, a convex first exterior surface, and a first locking surface therebetween. An upper member defines an aperture that accepts a reaction chamber. The reaction can be a PET bottle configured to hold reaction components. | 04-16-2015 |
| 434298000 |
Chemistry or metallurgy | 4 |
| 20110081638 | Learning method for chemical compound nomenclature - An entertaining and educational apparatus is provided, comprising a first board and a second board. The first board, that is for beginners and intermediates has a plurality of colored spaces, each color stands for a concept in IUPAC nomenclature system. The second board that is for intermediates and advanced levels has 289 square spaces of equal dimensions, some spaces contain premium score. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20130045471 | TRAINING SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATIONS OF BIOENGINEERED PROTEINS - Education and training in the procedures and materials for cell growth and protein expression are provided by an integrated system of modules, each fully equipped with reagents, for the entire span of procedures beginning with cell plating and inoculation and extending through protein expression, growth, purification, and assay, plus an instruction manual that sets forth all of the procedures, and in certain cases an assessment module. The system is supplied with bacterial cells already transformed for expression of proteins that are selected for their known expression procedures and properties, and is adaptable to any known protein. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130149685 | CHEMICAL MODELING KIT - A simple chemical modeling kit meets these needs and can be used by chemistry students, especially beginning students, to understand spatial relationships of atoms within molecules and to comprehend the shapes of molecules. The kit can comprise a plurality of rigid rods of the same length, width, and thickness, which can be manipulated to illustrate chemical structures. The structural formulas produced by the use of the kit can be described as abbreviated structural formulas. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20150339952 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING LOCATION SERVICES TO TEACH CONCEPTS - A learning system includes a server configured to associate mobile devices with participants such that locations of the participants serve as a life-size model of a learning activity. The learning system also includes a server configured to track the locations of the mobile devices to determine progress of the participants in performing the learning activity. The learning system also includes a display of the locations of the mobile devices on a screen visible to the participants to provide feedback to the participants regarding the progress in performing the learning activity. A mobile device for use in the learning system is also disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
| 434277000 |
Crystal structure model or display having discrete element (e.g., geometric shape, light, etc.) representing atom | 2 |
| 20090035742 | ATOM MODELING KIT - A construction kit such as for the depiction of atoms and their electron arrangements in elements and compounds. This kit comprises a plurality of ring components each having plural connection points for connection to other ring components. The connection points typically comprise male connectors or female connectors with each ring component including one or more male connectors, one or more female connectors, or both male and female connectors, so that multiple ring components can be connected in different configurations to form three-dimensional objects in the form of hemispheres or spheres. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20160379524 | Modular Frames For Arrangement And Orientation Of Geometric Solids - Modular frames for instructional use that provide secure mounts for geometric solids are presented. Some contemplated modular frames can be assembled into three dimensional modular devices and are particularly suitable for instructional purposes. Modular devices comprising two or more frames could be coupled via a clip in two or more different configurations. Containers including conductive material and configured to provide a Faraday cage around their contents are also provided. | 12-29-2016 |
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| 20100248202 | Multi-component learning kit - A learning kit having a literary component that includes at least one story, wherein the story has described therein a problem; an experimental component wherein the problem posed in the story is quantitatively and/or qualitatively analyzed using experimental hardware and procedures provided in the kit; and a means for verifying successful completion of the experiments wherein successful completion of the experiments is required in order to progress the story. In one embodiment, the means for verifying successful completion of the experiments is a written letter or document that that is opened after the experiments are completed to verify the results. The letter or other printed document includes printed matter to progress the story. In another embodiment the means for verifying successful completion of the experiments is digitally recorded media recorded on digital media such as a compact disk, DVD or a remotely accessible computer. Also disclosed is a method for improving an individual's educational knowledge base in at least one science-based subject matter wherein the individual utilizes the above kit. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110076662 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A SOLID CATALYST AND FLUID DYNAMIC ERUPTION REACTION - An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of a catalytic solid into an eruptible fluid. The catalytic solids container may be adapted to be coupled to a container for an eruptible fluid. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20120040324 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED BIOMIMETIC ROBOTIC FISH AS A SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL TOOL - Remotely controlled and miniature biomimetic robotic fish for use as a scientific and educational tool, flexible and robust enough to be used for education from kindergarten through college level curricula, and including modular features that allow students to interact with the design of the robot based on observation of nature. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120082971 | PLANTING TOY KIT - A planting toy kit is composed of hydrophobic fine sand, a phosphate solution and a tree. In use, the hydrophobic fine sand is first made into a mound or place in a proper container. Then a well is made in the sand mound to receive the phosphate solution. The phosphate solution forms a pool marvelously instead of mixing with the hydrophobic fine sand. The tree is afterward planted in the phosphate solution. As the phosphate solution is slowly absorbed by the tree, the phosphate solution gradually crystallizes and gives a snowy appearance to the tree. The planting toy kit breaks the stereotype that sand mixes with water so as to be not only educational for it allows users to experience the pleasure of tree planting and watering, but also amusing for it shows an exterior transformation of the tree. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082972 | MODULAR ROBOTICS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM WITH VARYING LEVELS OF COMPLEXITY - A modular educational robotics design and experimentation system is disclosed herein. The disclosed system includes a chassis onto which a plurality of components can be mounted. Components can be logical components, sensors, output components such as motors, or other kinds of components. In various embodiments, components can be electrically connected to one another by wires that may have varying diameters and connection technologies depending on the contemplated age of the users of the system. The wires may also include a feature to indicate when they are connected in an allowable fashion. In addition, components may be mechanically connected to one another using proprietary connector technology in which uprights having stems with a particular shape can be tightened to the chassis using thumbscrews. The disclosed system advantageously enables students of varying ages to experiment with robotics concepts using modules optimized for certain tasks and ages of users. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20130065212 | Interactive online laboratory - A wireless sensor probe is used for performing experiments in an interactive laboratory. The probe may include a plurality of sensors for collecting experimental data during an experiment and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the collected data to a receiver module. The receiver module is adapted for transferring the data to a computer where a software component may process the data for presentation of the resultant processed data on a display substantially in real-time. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130203033 | EDUCATIONAL GAMING DEVICE FOR LEARNING EVOLUTIONISM - An educational gaming device for learning evolutionism comprises a display device, a storage device and an operation unit. The storage device stores at least one scene and a plurality of corresponding representative creatures. The storage device and the display device are coupled to the operation unit. The operation unit selects at least two creatures from the representative creatures to respectively function as at least one player character and at least one non-player character. The operation unit drives the display device to show the process of interactivity and evolution of the player character and the non-player character in the scene. The game of the present invention features clear rules, instant feedbacks and competitions, and has much more interaction with the users than common instructional activities or common educational animations. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20140322689 | APPARATUS FOR SOIL BOX EXPERIMENT MAKING SHAPE OF VARIABLE LANDSLIDE SURFACE - Provided is an apparatus for a soil box experiment making a shape of a variable landslide surface. The apparatus for the soil box experiment making the shape of the variable landslide surface includes a soil box for realizing a slope on which landslide occurs, the soil box being inclinedly disposed and having an opened upper portion to accommodate soil therein, a base member disposed under the soil box to support the soil box, and a shape changing unit for changing a shape of a bottom surface of the soil box. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140349267 | TEACHING SYSTEM INCLUDING SENSOR AIDED BALL - A sensor aided ball as a tool to teach math and science. The ball may include various sensors such as inertial, pressure, magnetic, and temperature sensors. Users can run experiments and then view the results on a computer, tablet, or phone. Measurements such as acceleration, angular rate, velocity, position, heading, pressure, and temperature can be displayed. The ball may be used within an associated system or method. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140349268 | TRIDIMENSIONAL MODELING APPARATUSES, SYSTEM AND KIT FOR PROVIDING A REPRESENTATION OF AN EXPLORATION NETWORK - A tridimensional modeling apparatus, system and kit is for representing an exploration network. The apparatus, system and kit include a transparent hollow cube with six plane surfaces for representing an enclosed volume, a plurality of perforations on at least two of the six plane surfaces and indicia around each opening for marking polar coordinates and orientation. The apparatus, system and kit further include a plurality of transparent rods for representing exploration channels. The plurality of perforations on the cube are arranged for receiving rods for tridimensional modeling of the exploration network and each rod is inserted into an opening with an angle and a depth, thereby resulting in a visual representation of the exploration network within the represented volume. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150093735 | Scientific Instrument Trainer - A training system in which some parts of an instrument are virtualized while other parts are physical. Typically, those parts that are physical are those whose use requires a minimum level of user technique to obtain optimum results. An example of a physical component is a sample injection syringe. Those parts of an instrument that are virtualized are those whose operations are independent of user technique or for which user technique is largely the same in virtualized or physical forms. Examples of virtualized components may include a start button, a detector or a heater. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150104774 | INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM - An interactive educational system for elementary school age children is provided. There is a base module having a housing that has an outer configuration and may take a variety of shapes. The housing includes retaining sockets used to retain arms, legs, or other accessories or to the system. The base module includes a transceiver, a group of one or more sensors and effectors, control circuitry that operates the system, and a power supply which powers the module. Data from the sensors and effectors is displayed on the video display and passed wireless to a smart device hosting an interactive application. The base module has a wireless transceiver for receiving control data from the smart device and sending sensor/effector data and base module state information to the smart device. The sensor group includes various sensors such as a temperature sensor, a light sensor and an accelerometer. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150125841 | SOLAR EDUCATIONAL MONUMENT - An educational monument, comprising a designated geographical area accessible to a general public, a first structure having a first face positioned to receive a solar light beam, an aperture formed through the first structure for projecting the light beam at predetermined times and, a second structure positioned to receive the light beam at a first predetermined time. A third structure positioned to receive the light beam at a second predetermined time. Wherein a transition of the light beam reflects a change in the seasons and an alignment of Earth illustrating a physical representation of the transition at a plurality of successive predetermined times, each respective predetermined time being the same hour on a different day. Wherein a plurality of ellipses are scaled from the receiving wall, accurately representing the scaled orbit of the planets. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20160098936 | Educational system for teaching science, history and other subjects - A two-part educational system uses a virtual reality environment created on an internet connected computer or mobile device, populated with historical characters who are Expert Avatars, and which can be entered by students as avatars; and e-books or print books in which a fictional virtual reality environment is a central feature. Readers can visit a computer-based virtual reality environment, which reproduces the visits made by the book characters, to expand their knowledge through interactions with the activities and the Expert Avatars found there. Readers can also play a game in the computer-based virtual reality environment in which the Expert Avatar can provide information to make strategic game choices. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160171909 | WIRELESS MULTI-SENSOR DEVICE AND SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR MEASURING PHYSICAL PARAMETERS | 06-16-2016 |
