The preferred embodiments of the present invention generally relate to dynamically customizable tools and supplies. More specifically, the preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a dynamically customizable dry erase board designed to optimize a user's ability to accomplish objectives, tasks, and visions tasks for large-scale and/or multi-faceted projects.
For home and office use, conventional dry erase boards or dry erase boards are associated with tasks and reminders. The general purpose of such conventional boards is “achievement.” Whether the goal is reaching a quarterly sales figure or just to not forget certain grocery items while running errands, conventional dry erase boards and dry erase boards are associated with activities that must be performed in the future. As a result, conventional dry erase boards and dry erase boards are sometimes dreaded to use, can become a symbol of a person's procrastination, and can often be ignored. In addition, conventional dry erase boards are not sufficiently customizable and undesirably limit a user's ability to easily and efficiently organize and rearrange a plurality of tasks.
Dry erase boards can also be an eyesore. Unless someone has handwriting resembling calligraphy, the dry erase boards are normally very messy. In addition, constant erasing and re-writing on the dry erase boards cause “scuff marks” and streaking. Dry erase boards have also been accused of diminishing the aesthetic of rooms they are placed in.
Attempts have been made to adorn dry erase boards with some type of art to make them more attractive. So far, the art has always been a secondary feature of the dry erase board: either as a smaller section of the total width of the board, a hidden covering for the dry erase board after use, or an interchangeable graphic/photo left to the user to choose.
It would be desirable, therefore, if an apparatus and method for a dry erase board could be provided that would encourage a user to use it, minimize or eliminate a user's procrastination, and reduce or eliminate a user's tendency to ignore the board. It would also be desirable if such an apparatus and method or a dry erase board could be provided that would be aesthetically pleasing and less messy, reduce or eliminate “scuff marks” and streaking, and make art a primary feature of the board. It would be further desirable to provide an apparatus and method for a dry erase board that would allow a user to easily, dynamically, and efficiently customize the board and easily, dynamically, and efficiently organize, rearrange, manage, and update the board and the tasks the user places on the board.
It is an advantage of the preferred embodiments of the invention described and claimed herein to provide a dynamically customizable dry erase board which prominently incorporates graphic art into the design and function of the board. The preferred embodiments of the dry erase board include graphic art that totally covers the board and is the choice of the manufacturer and/or user. Further, in the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, each graphic chosen will propel the user toward the pursuit of the planning, research, and execution required to accomplish the user's designated tasks and reduce or eliminate user procrastination and disregard. Still further, in the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, inspirational imagery is used along with exciting sparkly pops of color on the section divider lines to create what amounts to an aesthetically pleasing work of art by itself.
It is also an advantage of the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board to provide an apparatus and method that engages users as a result of the ability to customize the titles for each section header. In the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, instead of writing tasks statically and directly on the surface of the board, tasks are written onto sticky notes and placed in the appropriate section. Thus, in the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, the board and the tasks a user places on the board can be easily, dynamically, and efficiently organized, rearranged, managed, and updated without dirtying the board with undesirable “scuff marks” and streaking. The preferred embodiments of the dry erase board further provide an enjoyable and customizable interactive experience, as well as an attractive and engaging conversation piece.
Additional advantages of the preferred embodiments of the invention will become apparent from an examination of the drawings and the ensuing description.
The use of the terms “a,” “an,” “the,” and similar terms in the context of describing the invention are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. The terms “comprising” “having,” “including,” and “containing” are to be construed as open-ended terms (i.e., meaning “including, but not limited to,”) unless otherwise noted. The terms “substantially,” “generally,” and other words of degree are relative modifiers intended to indicate permissible variation from the characteristic so modified. The use of such terms in describing a physical or functional characteristic of the invention is not intended to limit such characteristic to the absolute value which the term modifies, but rather to provide an approximation of the value of such physical or functional characteristic. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise specified herein or clearly indicated by context.
Terms concerning attachments, coupling and the like, such as “attached,” “connected,” and “interconnected,” refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both moveable and rigid attachments or relationships, unless specified herein or clearly indicated by context. The term “operatively connected” is such an attachment, coupling or connection that allows the pertinent structures to operate as intended by virtue of that relationship.
The use of any and all examples or exemplary language (e.g., “such as,” “preferred,” and “preferably”) herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and the preferred embodiments thereof, and not to place a limitation on the scope of the invention. Nothing in the specification should be construed as indicating any element as essential to the practice of the invention unless so stated with specificity.
The apparatus of the invention comprises a dry erase board adapted to optimize a user's ability to accomplish objectives, tasks, and visions. The preferred dry erase board comprises a substantially flat surface assembly for removably affixing a plurality of task notes. The preferred substantially flat surface assembly is substantially covered with a graphical design. The preferred dry erase board also comprises a plurality of divider lines that define a plurality of discrete sections on the substantially flat surface assembly. The preferred dry erase board further comprises a plurality of replaceable header label assemblies that are adapted to be removably affixed to the substantially flat surface assembly. In the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, the plurality of divider lines comprise one or more aesthetically-pleasing colors, and the plurality of replaceable header label assemblies are adapted to be customized by the user.
The method of the invention comprises a method for dynamically customizing a dry erase board adapted to optimize a user's ability to accomplish objectives, tasks, and visions. The preferred method comprises providing a dynamically customizable dry erase board. The preferred dynamically customizable dry erase board comprises a substantially flat surface assembly for removably affixing a plurality of task notes. The preferred substantially flat surface assembly is substantially covered with a graphical design. The preferred dynamically customizable dry erase board also comprises a plurality of divider lines that define a plurality of discrete sections on the substantially flat surface assembly. The preferred dynamically customizable dry erase board further comprises a plurality of replaceable header label assemblies that are adapted to be removably affixed to the substantially flat surface assembly. In the preferred embodiments of the dynamically customizable dry erase board, the plurality of divider lines comprise one or more aesthetically-pleasing colors, and the plurality of replaceable header label assemblies are adapted to be customized by the user. The preferred method for dynamically customizing a dry erase board also comprises dynamically customizing the dry erase board.
The presently preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like parts throughout, and in which:
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The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a graphic enhanced dry erase board with labeled divider sections. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a board, a graphic vinyl, a plurality of tape strips, a plurality of fastener pieces, a plurality of holding strips, and a plurality of labels. The board of the preferred embodiments present invention serves as the base where the rest of the components are attached to. The graphic vinyl is attached to a surface of the board and serves to provide an ornamental design to the board. The plurality of tape strips is arranged across the board to create a plurality of sections. The plurality of holding strips is designed to hold the plurality of labels on the corresponding
section of the plurality of sections. The plurality of labels helps the users organize tasks and/or items according to categories and a desired scheduling method. The aforementioned components create an engaging, attractive, and efficient dynamically customizable board. The board comprises a board body and a frame. The board body further comprises a first surface and a second surface.
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The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a method for dynamically customizing a dry erase board adapted to optimize a user's ability to accomplish objectives, tasks, and visions. The preferred method comprises providing a dynamically customizable dry erase board. The preferred dynamically customizable dry erase board comprises a substantially flat surface assembly for removably affixing a plurality of task notes. The preferred substantially flat surface assembly is substantially covered with a graphical design. The preferred dynamically customizable dry erase board also comprises a plurality of divider lines that define a plurality of discrete sections on the substantially flat surface assembly. The preferred dynamically customizable dry erase board further comprises a plurality of replaceable header label assemblies that are adapted to be removably affixed to the substantially flat surface assembly. In the preferred embodiments of the dynamically customizable dry erase board, the plurality of divider lines comprise one or more aesthetically-pleasing colors, and the plurality of replaceable header label assemblies are adapted to be customized by the user. The preferred method for dynamically customizing a dry erase board also comprises dynamically customizing the dry erase board.
In other preferred embodiments of the method for dynamically customizing a dry erase board, the method also provides at least one label adapted to be customized. In addition, the preferred methods of the present invention enable users to obtain label replacements. The method can include, but is not limited to, software applications which facilitate the automated replacement or customization of labels. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the dry erase board can provide different methods of label customization or replacement.
In operation, several advantages of the preferred embodiments of the invention are achieved. For example, the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board prominently incorporate graphic art into the design and function of the board. The preferred embodiments of the dry erase board include graphic art that totally covers the board and is the choice of the manufacturer and/or user. Further, in the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, each graphic chosen will propel the user toward the pursuit of the planning, research, and execution required to accomplish the user's designated tasks and reduce or eliminate user procrastination and disregard. Still further, in the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, inspirational imagery is used along with exciting sparkly pops of color on the section divider lines to create what amounts to an aesthetically pleasing work of art by itself.
In addition, the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board engage users as a result of the ability to customize the titles for each section header. With the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, instead of writing tasks statically and directly on the surface of the board, tasks are written onto sticky notes and placed in the appropriate section. Thus, in the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, the board and the tasks a user places on the board can be easily, dynamically, and efficiently organized, rearranged, managed, and updated without dirtying the board with undesirable “scuff marks” and streaking. The preferred embodiments of the dry erase board further provide an enjoyable and customizable interactive experience, as well as an attractive and engaging conversation piece.
In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the adhesive graphic vinyl is first applied to the front surface of the board. Multiple strips of tape, preferably Washi tape, are then used to divide the board front surface into multiple sections. Hook and loop fastener dots are used to attach a hollow plastic strip to each section, thus creating a header label. The name of the section is preferably printed onto a clear label and applied to each header label.
As can be seen in the drawings, the first vinyl face is divided into a plurality of sections of various sizes according to the users requirements. In the preferred, the plurality of sections comprises a first set of sections, a second set of sections, a third set of sections, one or more center sections, and one or more corner sections. Preferably, the first set of sections correspond to five sections provided adjacent to the lower edge of the board. The five sections of the first set of sections are distributed from the first lower corner up to a distance from the second lower corner. As can be seen in drawings the remaining space is delegated to the one or more corner sections which comprise a length longer than the length of the five sections of the first set of sections. As can be seen in the drawings, the second set of sections is vertically arranged on top of the one or more corner sections and preferably comprises three rectangular sections. As can be seen in the drawings, the third set of sections are distributed about the remaining space between the first set of the sections and the second set of sections. Further, the one or more center sections are centrally positioned within the third set of sections. As can be seen in the drawings, the third set of sections preferably comprises four sections and the one or more center sections comprise one section. In addition, the one or more center sections comprise a length and height larger than the length and height of the sections of the third set of sections. In alternate embodiments, the plurality of sections can be arranged into different arrangements with individual or set of sections of different shapes and sizes.
As can be seen in the drawings, the plurality of fastener pieces is distributed about the plurality of sections to facilitate the attachment of the plurality of holding strips to the first vinyl face. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of fastener pieces is a plurality of hook and loop fastener dots provided on the first vinyl face and on the rear of the plurality of holding strips. Further, the plurality of holding strips is a plurality of hollow transparent plastic strips. As can be seen in the drawings, at least two hook and loop fastener dots are arranged near the top edge of each of the plurality of sections. Likewise, at least two matching hook and loop fasteners dots are arranged on the back of each holding strip. Thus, at least one holding strip of the plurality of holding strips is attached on each of the plurality of sections, preferably centered adjacent to the top edge of each section. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of fastener pieces can be replaced with other appropriate fasteners and the plurality of holding strips can be made from alternate materials. In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of labels can be customized to meet the users' requirements. Each of the labels of the plurality of labels comprise a shape and a size matching the corresponding holding strip of the plurality of holding strips.
Although this description contains many specifics, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments thereof, as well as the best mode contemplated by the inventors of carrying out the invention. The invention, as described herein, is susceptible to various modifications and adaptations, and the same are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the appended claims. All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
This application relates back to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application for Patent No. 62/904,041 titled Graphic Enhanced Whiteboard with Labeled Divider Sections and dated Sep. 23, 2019.
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62904041 | Sep 2019 | US |