Mary Ann Block

US Patent:

59505605, Sep 14, 1999

Filed:

Apr 23, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/065394

Inventors:

Mary A. Block - Fort Worth TX
Joan F. Anderson - Fort Worth TX

International Classification:

B42D 900

US Classification:

116240

Abstract:

A kit is disclosed for improving reading comfort or increasing interest in reading, the kit comprising at least two differently-colored transparent overlays. Also disclosed is a method for improving reading comfort or increasing interest in reading comprising the steps of sequentially placing each of at least two differently-colored overlays over the material being read, subjectively determining which of the differently-colored overlays provides the maximum eye comfort while reading or creates the greatest interest in reading, and placing the overlay that provides maximum eye comfort or interest over the material being read.

US Patent:

20140206929, Jul 24, 2014

Filed:

Jan 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/159286

Inventors:

- FORT WORTH TX, US
Mary Ann BLOCK - Fort Worth TX, US

Assignee:

THE BLOCK SYSTEM, INC. - FORT WORTH TX

International Classification:

A61M 21/00

US Classification:

600 28

Abstract:

A system for providing multi-sensory therapy including a computer having an audio output and a screen, wherein the computer is configured to provide audio stimulus and visual stimulus, a motion chair, and an actuator coupled to the motion chair, wherein the actuator is configured to cause movement of the motion chair, wherein the motion of the motion chair is configured to provide tactile stimulus, vestibular stimulus and proprioceptive stimulus to a patient seated in the motion chair, wherein the stimuli provided by the computer is provided concurrently with the stimuli provided by the motion chair.