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Miniature comic book kit

a miniature and comic book technology, applied in the field of miniature comic book kits, can solve the problems of not being able to provide magnifying glasses, items not designed for children to use,

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-11
FROMM WAYNE G
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"The present invention provides a kit that encourages children to read and develops their hand-eye coordination through play value. The kit includes a magnifying glass, a miniature comic book with micro text, a small plastic case for the comic book, a stand for reading the comic book, a mirror for reading text printed backwards on the comic book, and other items such as micro-trading cards and micro stickers."

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However, such an item was not designed for children to use.
However, none came with magnifying glasses.

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[0021] With reference initially to FIG. 1 it can be seen that a preferred form of the kit of this invention includes miniature comic book indicated generally at 10, a magnifying glass indicated generally at 20, a case for the miniature comic book, the case being indicated generally at 30, a stand or base indicated generally at 40, and a key chain indicated generally at 50. When the kit is sold it will be packaged together, for example in a blister back. As the packaging of this invention is conventional, it is not illustrated. In this FIG. the cover of the comic book is illustrated. The comic book has a size of about 1 inch in width by about 1.4 inches in height. The writing 12 on the cover is fairly large and may be read without a magnifying glass.

[0022]FIG. 2 shows inside facing pages of the mini-comic book of this invention. As can be seen the text 14 of the inside pages is quite small and most children will require a magnifying glass to read it.

[0023]FIG. 3 shows a suitable ma...

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Abstract

An educational kit for children to encourage reading through the play value of the kit and which may also improve hand-eye coordination. The kit includes a miniature comic book having very small printing, a magnifying lens which facilitates the reading of the small printing, a stand and a case for the comic book. The kit may also include a mirror for reading backwards text printed on the comic book, micro stickers and micro trading cards.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an educational kit for children, and more particularly to a miniature comic book kit which encourages reading through the play value of the kit. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Comic books are well known, but as a general rule they are printed in at least 12 point text. There is no inherent play value in a comic book per se. [0003] It is also well know that small text can be produced which requires the use of a magnifying lens or glass. Thus, it has been reported that biblical passages have been engraved on the head of a pin, which required the use of a magnifying glass to read them. However, such an item was not designed for children to use. [0004] It is also believed that Cracker Jacks™ used to offer mini books. However, a magnifier was not provided nor required. [0005] Marvel Comics™ has had free mini-comic book inserts in cereals, etc. as premiums. One measured 2.25 inches by 3.5 inches and was called “Marvel Mini Comic ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D71/00
CPCA63H33/38B42D1/00G09B17/00
Inventor FROMM, WAYNE G.
Owner FROMM WAYNE G