William N Derraugh

US Patent:

6390507, May 21, 2002

Filed:

Jun 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/886161

Inventors:

William Derraugh - Weston CT 06883
Michael Morris - Wilton CT 06897

International Classification:

B42D 100

US Classification:

281 151, 281 211, 281 37, 281 38, 281 51, 283 631

Abstract:

A soft book comprised of foam pages bound by a book binding portion and a plurality of page binding portions is presented. A front cover page, a rear cover page, and at least one page, each page may which may have a perimeter, are provided, with the pages forming a spine portion, with the book bound such that a portion of the perimeter each page may extend beyond the binding portions to provide a soft perimeter for the book so that it is safe, particularly for children. The pages of the book may include impressions or cutouts that may be made in various shapes. Cutouts may provide a puzzle-type game for children. Various binding materials may be used, preferably chosen to provide sufficient support for the flexible foam pages.

US Patent:

6616457, Sep 9, 2003

Filed:

Feb 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/782675

Inventors:

William Derraugh - Weston CT 06883
Michael Morris - Wilton CT 06897

International Classification:

G09B 1922

US Classification:

434259, 434407, 281 31

Abstract:

A book cover for retaining objects is presented including a front panel and back panel hingedly connected to form a book cover. A window extends outward from the front panel in the book cover, forming an enclosure for retaining objects between the cover and a surface proximate to the cover. The window can be clear, displaying the objects held in place thereby, and the book cover may include a closure mechanism to prevent the window from opening and letting the pieces out. The book cover may also be incorporated into an educational activity book comprising a front panel and a back panel connected to form a book cover. Puzzle pieces may be provided in one embodiment for inclusion in the cover of the book in order to assist in teaching children object association and enhancing their coordination.

US Patent:

6702331, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Nov 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/997189

Inventors:

William Derraugh - Weston CT 06883
Michael John Morris - Norwalk CT 06855

International Classification:

B42D 100

US Classification:

281 38, 281 151, 281 211, 281 29, 283 631, 446147

Abstract:

A concertina-bound foam-based book is presented, comprising a plurality of foam pages, each having a first edge and a second edge. The first edge is opposite the second edge on each page, and the pages are bound along their first edges and second edges in a concertina fashion with a water-resistant binding means. When fully opened, the concertina-bound foam-based book opens as a string of pages and such that when closed, the pages of the concertina-bound foam-based book form a stack of pages. A variety of specific binding means and binding materials may be used in conjunction with the present invention. A method for making the concertina-bound foam-based book of the present invention is also provided.

US Patent:

6712396, Mar 30, 2004

Filed:

May 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/154451

Inventors:

William Derraugh - Weston CT 06883

International Classification:

B42D 100

US Classification:

281 38, 281 29, 281 51, 281 211, 283 631, D19 26, D19 33, D19 34, 434433

Abstract:

A soft book comprised of foam pages bound by a book binding portion and a plurality of page binding portions is presented. A front cover page, a rear cover page, and at least one page, each having a perimeter, are provided, with the pages forming a spine portion, with the book bound such that at least a portion of the perimeter each page is approximately flush with the binding portions. The pages of the book may include impressions or cutouts that may be made in various shapes. Cutouts may provide a puzzle-type game for children. Various binding materials may be used, preferably chosen to provide sufficient support for the flexible foam pages.

US Patent:

20020102909, Aug 1, 2002

Filed:

Jan 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/772213

Inventors:

William Derraugh - Weston CT, US
Michael Morris - Wilton CT, US

International Classification:

A63H003/02

US Classification:

446/369000

Abstract:

A cloth shape for children comprising a core, a flexible cloth housing, at least one pocket in the housing and the core, at least one object that can be placed inside the pocket of the cloth shape, and a string connecting the at least one object with the cloth shape. A bell may be inserted within the housing of the cloth shape. The cloth shape may resemble a ball, a cube or a pyramid. The soft object may be a stuffed animal.

US Patent:

20020197930, Dec 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/886196

Inventors:

William Derraugh - Weston CT, US
Michael Morris - Wilton CT, US

International Classification:

A63H033/38

US Classification:

446/147000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a stuffed toy with an integral book. Generally, the stuffed toy includes a body portion with a pack portion for fixedly securing the book to the body portion and a means for keeping the pack portion closed, when desired. The stuffed toy and the integral book is preferably adapted for use by young children. However, both the stuffed toy and the book may be tailored so that the invention may be used by adults as a note pad, a photo album, or a small dryers type pad. In a further embodiment, the pack portion may be adapted as an enclosure portion for securing a portable electronic device such as a cellular phone or a personal digital assistant. Pockets or other securing means may also be provided to allow for the storage of pens, or other objects in the stuffed toy.

US Patent:

20030094806, May 22, 2003

Filed:

Nov 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/996463

Inventors:

William Derraugh - Weston CT, US

International Classification:

B42D001/00

US Classification:

281/021100

Abstract:

A vinyl lace and bead bound foam-based book is presented herein. The foam book includes a plurality of soft pages made from a foam material stacked together to form a book. The foam pages if the book are perforated with at least one hole therethrough, with a vinyl lace and bead binding retaining the pages at each hole with the vinyl strip of the binding passed through the hole in the pages and the hole in the bead. The vinyl strip is knotted in such a way that the bead and the pages are held by the vinyl strip, whereby the pages may be held in a book-like fashion with the vinyl strip forming a loop-type binding.

US Patent:

20130049346, Feb 28, 2013

Filed:

Aug 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/218375

Inventors:

William Derraugh - Weston CT, US

International Classification:

B42D 17/00

US Classification:

281 43

Abstract:

Described is a children's book that includes a handle that is bound with the book. The book includes at least two leaves, such as a front cover and a rear cover, with a cord that is attached with the two leaves. The cord passes through a handle mechanism to bind the handle mechanism with the binding of the book, thereby allowing a child to carry the children's book through us of the handle mechanism.