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Puzzle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-09-17
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1979-09-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edlen George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A CONTOUR PUZZLE, COMPRISING A BOARD FORMING A BASE FOR THE PUZZLE AND HAVING AN IRREGULARLY VARIED AND UNDULATED CONTOUR DEFINED ON ONE SURFACE TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED MATRIX FOR THE PUZZLE, A PLURALITY OF PIECES ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON SAID MATRIX SURFACE, ONE SURFACE OF EACH OF SAID PIECES HAVING AN IRREGULAR CONTOUR DEFINED THEREON COMPLEMENTARY TO A CORRESPONDING PORTION OF SAID MATRIX SURFACE, AND ELEMENTS OF A PORTION OF A PICTURE OR DESIGN INSCRIBED ON SAID PIECES AND ELEMENTS OF A PORTION OF SAID PICTURE OR DESIGN INSCRIBED ON SAID MATRIX, SAID PUZZLE BEING SOLVED BY LOCATION OF ALL OF SAID PIECES IN CONTOUR MATING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID MATRIX TO COMPLETE SAID PICTURE OR DESIGN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A CONTOUR PUZZLE, COMPRISING A BOARD FORMING A BASE FOR THE PUZZLE AND HAVING AN IRREGULARLY VARIED AND UNDULATED CONTOUR DEFINED ON ONE SURFACE TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED MATRIX FOR THE PUZZLE, A PLURALITY OF PIECES ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON SAID MATRIX SURFACE, ONE SURFACE OF EACH OF SAID PIECES HAVING AN IRREGULAR CONTOUR DEFINED THEREON COMPLEMENTARY TO A CORRESPONDING PORTION OF SAID MATRIX SURFACE, AND ELEMENTS OF A PORTION OF A PICTURE OR DESIGN INSCRIBED ON SAID PIECES AND ELEMENTS OF A PORTION OF SAID PICTURE OR DESIGN INSCRIBED ON SAID MATRIX, SAID PUZZLE BEING SOLVED BY LOCATION OF ALL OF SAID PIECES IN CONTOUR MATING RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID MATRIX TO COMPLETE SAID PICTURE OR DESIGN.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |