Stowable sensory learning assembly

• US 10,362,863 B2
• Filed: 12/18/2014
• Issued: 07/30/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Roland Gregory Groenke
• Original Assignee: Roland Gregory Groenke
• Inventors: Groenke, Roland Gregory
• Primary Examiner(s): Yao, Samchuan C
• Assistant Examiner(s): Korb, Jennifer L
• Application Number:
  US14/574,516
• Publication Number:
  US 20160174703A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,685 Days
• Field of Search: 434236
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 19/00 Reading-desks; Lecterns; Pulpits , i.e. free-standing
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/02 with vertical adjustable parts
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/04 characterised by means for holding or fastening typewriters or computer equipment
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2200/0076 Vertical technical column supporting office equipment
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 39/06 Folding forms
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 41/02 Adjustable, inclinable, sliding or foldable desks tops
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 1/00 Apparatus for passive exercising A61H5/00 takes precedence; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 1/005 Moveable platforms, e.g. vibrating or oscillating platforms for standing, sitting, laying or leaning
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0119 Support for the device
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0161 Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0192 Specific means for adjusting dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1635 Hand or arm, e.g. handle hand-held, A61H2201/0153; fore-arm support, A61H2003/006
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5007 computer controlled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5043 Displays
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/10 Leg
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/106 for the lower legs
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 with electric or magnetic drive

Abstract

A stowable sensory learning assembly configured to provide a multi-sensory stimulation work space for people with sensory disorders and various learning disabilities that can be efficiently stowed when not in use and efficiently and rapidly deployed when needed. The stowable sensory learning assembly includes a horizontal base connected to a vertical housing and a canopy housing, display housing, and desk housing. The display housing and desk housing are movable relative to the canopy housing between a stowed position where the desk housing and display housing are substantially parallel to the canopy housing, and a deployed position where the display housing and the desk housing are angled relative to one another to define a work space.

Claims

1. A stowable sensory learning assembly, comprising:

a horizontal base having a bottom surface and a top surface;

a vertical housing having a bottom end and a top end, the bottom end connected to the top surface of the horizontal base;

a system controller positioned on the vertical housing, the system controller configured to automatically control the stowable sensory learning assembly;

a canopy housing in communication with the system controller, the canopy housing configured to provide sensory stimulation, the canopy housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a plane, the top end of the canopy housing pivotably coupled to the vertical housing at a first distance above the horizontal base;

a display housing in communication with the system controller, the display housing configured to provide sensory stimulation, the display housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a display screen configured to provide sensory stimulation, the top end of the display housing pivotably coupled to the bottom end of the canopy housing, wherein the display screen is configured to provide a visual indication of progress towards completion of a task, wherein a green light indicates the beginning of the task, a yellow light indicates the task is coming to an end and a red light indicates completion of the task;

a desk housing in communication with the system controller, the desk housing configured to provide sensory stimulation, the desk housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a writing surface configured to provide sensory stimulation, the top end of the desk housing pivotably coupled to the bottom end of the display housing;

wherein the display housing and the desk housing are automatically movable via the system controller relative to the canopy housing between a stowed position where the desk housing and display housing are substantially parallel to the canopy housing, and a deployed position where the display housing and the desk housing are angled relative to one another to define a work space;

an automated reward dispenser in communication with the system controller, the automated reward dispenser connected to the vertical housing at a second distance above the horizontal base, wherein the automated reward dispenser is configured to automatically provides a reward concurrently with completion of the task displayed on the display screen; and

a remote computer configured for remotely controlling the system controller via a wireless network.

2. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 1, further comprising a means for providing light.

3. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 1, further comprising a means for providing air flow.

4. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 1, further comprising a means for providing aroma.

5. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 1, wherein the vertical housing is telescopically extendable and retractable.

6. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 1, wherein the first side and the second side of the canopy housing further comprise a curtain, adapted to define the work space and provide privacy.

7. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 1, wherein the vertical housing further comprises a means for projecting video.

8. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 1, wherein the display housing further includes a means for recording video.

9. A stowable sensory learning assembly, comprising:

a horizontal base having a bottom surface and a top surface;

a vertical housing having a bottom end and a top end, the bottom end connected to the top surface of the horizontal base;

a system controller positioned on the vertical housing, the system controller configured to automatically control the stowable sensory learning assembly;

a foot-rest in communication with the system controller, the foot-rest configured to provide sensory stimulation, the foot-rest connected to the vertical housing at a first distance above the horizontal base;

a seat in communication with the system controller, the seat configured to provide sensory stimulation, the seat connected to the vertical housing at a second distance above the horizontal base;

a canopy housing in communication with the system controller, the canopy housing configured to provide sensory stimulation, the canopy housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a plane, the top end of the canopy housing pivotably coupled to the vertical housing at a third distance above the horizontal base;

a display housing in communication with the system controller, the display housing configured to sensory stimulation, the display housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a display screen providing sensory stimulation, the top end of the display housing pivotably coupled to the bottom end of the canopy housing, wherein the display screen is configured to automatically provides a visual indication of progress towards completion of a task, wherein a green light indicates the beginning of the task, a yellow light indicates the task is coming to an end and a red light indicates completion of the task;

a desk housing in communication with the system controller, the desk housing configured to provide sensory stimulation, the desk housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a writing surface configured to provide sensory stimulation, the top end of the desk housing pivotably coupled to the bottom end of the display housing;

wherein the display housing and the desk housing are automatically movable via the system controller relative to the canopy housing between a stowed position where the desk housing and display housing are substantially parallel to the canopy housing, and a deployed position where the display housing and the desk housing are angled relative to one another to define a work space;

an automated reward dispenser in communication with the system controller, the automated reward dispenser connected to the vertical housing above the horizontal base, wherein the automated reward dispenser is configured to automatically provide a reward concurrently upon completion of the task displayed on the display screen; and

a remote computer configured to remotely controlling the system controller via a wireless network.

10. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 9, wherein the foot-rest comprises a pedal assembly for providing physical stimulation.

11. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 9, wherein the foot-rest comprises a trampoline assembly for providing physical stimulation.

12. The stowable sensory learning assembly of claim 9, wherein the seat comprises a means for providing vibrational stimulation.

13. A stowable sensory learning assembly, comprising:

a horizontal base having a bottom surface and a top surface;

a vertical housing having a bottom end and a top end, the bottom end connected to the top surface of the horizontal base;

a system controller positioned on the vertical housing, the system controller configured to automatically control the stowable sensory learning assembly;

a foot-rest in communication with the system controller, the foot-rest configured to provide sensory stimulation, the foot-rest connected to the vertical housing at a first distance above the horizontal base;

a seat in communication with the system controller, the seat configured to provide sensory stimulation, the seat connected to the vertical housing at a third distance above the horizontal base;

an arm member in communication with the system controller, the arm member configured to provide sensory stimulation, the arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the arm member connected at a fourth distance above the horizontal base;

a canopy housing in communication with the system controller, the canopy housing configured to provide sensory stimulation, the canopy housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a plane, the top end of the canopy housing pivotably coupled to the vertical housing at a fifth distance above the horizontal base;

a display housing in communication with the system controller, the display housing configured to provide sensory stimulation, the display housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a display screen configured to provide sensory stimulation, the top end of the display housing pivotably coupled to the bottom end of the canopy housing;

wherein the display screen is configured to automatically provides a visual indication of progress towards completion of a task, wherein a green light indicates the beginning of the task, a yellow light indicates the task is coming to an end and a red light indicates completion of the task;

a desk housing in communication with the system controller, the desk housing configured to provide sensory stimulation, the desk housing having a bottom end, a top end, and first and second sides extending between the top end and the bottom end defining a writing surface configured to provide sensory stimulation, the top end of the desk housing pivotably coupled to the bottom end of the display housing; and

wherein the display housing and the desk housing are movable relative to the canopy housing between a stowed position where the desk housing and display housing are substantially parallel to the canopy housing, and a deployed position where the display housing and the desk housing are angled at a first angle relative to one another to define a work space;

an automated reward dispenser in communication with the system controller, the automated reward dispenser connected to the vertical housing at a second distance above the horizontal base, wherein the automated reward dispenser is configured to automatically provides a reward concurrently upon completion of the task displayed on the display screen; and

a remote computer configured to remotely controlling the system controller via a wireless network.