Richard J Freeman

US Patent:

6514738, Feb 4, 2003

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/967908

Inventors:

Christophe Beraud - San Francisco CA
Jun Guo - Fremont CA
Richard Freeman - San Mateo CA
Umesh A. Patel - Cambridge, GB
Katherine A. Davies - Cambridge, GB

Assignee:

Cytokinetics, Inc. - South San Francisco CA

International Classification:

C12N 914

US Classification:

435195, 4352523, 4353201, 536 232, 530350

Abstract:

The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of KinI-3, antibodies to KinI-3, methods of screening for KinI-3 modulators using biologically active KinI-3, and kits for screening for KinI-3 modulators.

US Patent:

6608618, Aug 19, 2003

Filed:

Jun 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/886401

Inventors:

Michael C. Wood - Orinda CA
Tracey Hope Jedrzejek - San Francisco CA
Richard Glen Freeman - San Carlos CA
Mark Flowers - Los Gatos CA
Eric Thomas Shuler - Piedmont CA
Margaret E. Grunert - Sunnyvale CA
Jason Avery - Berkeley CA

Assignee:

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

G09G 500

US Classification:

345173, 345169

Abstract:

A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.

US Patent:

6641401, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Jun 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/886399

Inventors:

Michael C. Wood - Orinda CA
Tracey Hope Jedrzejek - San Francisco CA
Richard Glen Freeman - San Carlos CA
Mark Flowers - Los Gatos CA
Eric Thomas Shuler - Piedmont CA
Margaret E. Grunert - Sunnyvale CA
Jason Avery - Berkeley CA

Assignee:

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

G09B 1900

US Classification:

434159, 434350, 434335, 434171

Abstract:

An interactive apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the interactive apparatus includes a base unit. The base unit can has a surface and an array of electrical elements under the surface. A removable template is placed on the base unit and is positioned over the surface. The removable template has a movable element that the user can move and a speaker in the apparatus can produce an audio output in response to the movement of the movable element.

US Patent:

6905391, Jun 14, 2005

Filed:

Jan 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/338091

Inventors:

Jorge Gabriel Soto - Antioch CA, US
Kathleen Campisano - Danville CA, US
Richard Glen Freeman - San Carlos CA, US
Eric Thomas Shuler - Piedmont CA, US

Assignee:

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

A63H005/00

US Classification:

446397, 446175, 434169

Abstract:

An interactive shopping role-play toy comprises a toy item bin, a first set of toy items replicating shopping items, an input device adapted to uniquely identify each of the toy items; and an audio playback device adapted to play an audio acknowledgment associated with the identified toy item. The audio acknowledgement is uniquely associated with the identified toy item. The input device is configured to uniquely identify a toy item when the toy item is within physical proximity of the input device. Each toy item includes an RF identification tag corresponding to a unique electronic identification, and the input device includes an RF identification tag reader.

US Patent:

6954199, Oct 11, 2005

Filed:

Jun 17, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/174523

Inventors:

Jorge Soto - Concord CA, US
Richard Freeman - San Carlos CA, US
Eric Shuler - Piedmont CA, US
Mark Flowers - Los Gatos CA, US

Assignee:

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

G09G005/00

US Classification:

345173, 345169, 345174, 345179, 345206, 345 11, 345 23, 345 5, 434169, 434178, 434308, 434309, 434317, 434318

Abstract:

A three-dimensional position locating system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the three-dimensional position locating system includes a housing including a substantially planar surface. The housing includes a first antenna element under the substantially planar surface. A stylus including a second antenna element is coupled to the housing. A processor is electrically coupled to the first antenna element and the second antenna element, and a three-dimensional structure overlies the first antenna element. An antenna coupling element is associated with the three-dimensional structure and an output device can be coupled to the processor.

US Patent:

7106309, Sep 12, 2006

Filed:

May 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/439516

Inventors:

Michael C. Wood - Orinda CA, US
Tracey Hope Jedrzejek - San Francisco CA, US
Richard Glen Freeman - San Carlos CA, US
Mark Flowers - Los Gatos CA, US
Eric Thomas Shuler - Piedmont CA, US
Margaret E. Grunert - Sunnyvale CA, US
Jason Avery - Berkeley CA, US

Assignee:

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345173, 345179, 178 1801, 178 1803

Abstract:

A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a sheet comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit. A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument. An audio output that corresponds to the print element is generated.

US Patent:

7167675, Jan 23, 2007

Filed:

Oct 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/966055

Inventors:

Larry Lynch - Los Gatos CA, US
Richard Freeman - San Carlos CA, US

Assignee:

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

G09B 5/00
H01H 9/00

US Classification:

434317, 335205

Abstract:

A magnetic switch and children's apparatuses, such as print media apparatuses and plush dolls, which include magnetic switches are disclosed. One magnetic switch includes a first conductor and a second conductor spaced apart from the first conductor. A third conductor is disposed under the first and second conductors, the third conductor being formed from a magnetic material. A magnet is also included, the magnet being adapted to move the third conductor towards the first and second conductors so as to form a conductive bridge. Another magnetic switch includes a first conductor and a second conductor spaced apart from the first conductor. A first magnet is disposed under the first and second conductors. A second magnet is also included, the second magnet being adapted to move the first magnet so that the first and second conductors form a conductive bridge.

US Patent:

7249950, Jul 31, 2007

Filed:

Oct 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/961999

Inventors:

Richard Glen Freeman - San Carlos CA, US
Elecia White - San Jose CA, US
Ed Annunziata - Montara CA, US

Assignee:

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. - Emeryville CA

International Classification:

G09B 19/00

US Classification:

434155, 434156, 434163

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods are provided directed at teaching writing, such as printing, cursive, and calligraphy, to users of all ages. Typically, the embodiments are directed toward teaching children the basic skills of writing. However, it may be appreciated that the embodiments may be utilized by users of all ages. In particular, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach the skill of writing and learning letters of the English alphabet to foreigners. Or, embodiments of the invention can be used to teach English speakers various foreign alphabets. For example, embodiments may provide instruction in writing Arabic letters, Greek letters, or Chinese or Japanese characters, to name a few. Additionally, embodiments of the invention may be used to teach artistic forms of writing, such as calligraphy, script, or various fonts.