US3558138A
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Method of producing an assembly puzzle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-05
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-09-05
Abstract
Abstract An assembly puzzle toy having separate components shaped to permit edgewise abutment assembly thereof. The components are molded in an exploded arrangement of the figure which is to be assembled with gates holding the components in place. Decorating material is applied to the exploded figure so that when the gates are removed and the components are assembled, the decorating material cooperates to form a recognizable figure. The exploded arrangement of the figure serves as an assembly aid for the person who is to assemble the components.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome H Lemelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:23
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/56; B29C65/58; A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/16; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/06; A63H33/08; A63H33/082; B29C49/00; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/52; B29L2031/5209; B29L2031/5218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of fabricating a plurality of molded components adapted to be assembled into an article which article contains predeterminately located surface decorations comprising the steps of: molding separate components representative of an article made by assembling said components with said components being shaped to permit the edgewise abutment assembly of the components in a single molding operation with said components predeterminately retained together as molded by a plurality of gates or runners; retaining said components on said gates as molded and predeterminately aligning the gated assembly of components with a surface-decorating means; while so predeterminately retained together and predeterminately aligned with said decorating means, selectively applying decorating material by coating predetermined areas of at least certain of said components to decorate same; and thereafter separating said gates from said components and edgewise abutting same to predeterminately assemble said components into an article having outwardly facing surface decorations defined by said decorating material predeterminately positioned on the surface of said assembled article.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of fabricating a plurality of molded components adapted to be assembled into an article which article contains predeterminately located surface decorations comprising the steps of: molding separate components representative of an article made by assembling said components with said components being shaped to permit the edgewise abutment assembly of the components in a single molding operation with said components predeterminately retained together as molded by a plurality of gates or runners; retaining said components on said gates as molded and predeterminately aligning the gated assembly of components with a surface-decorating means; while so predeterminately retained together and predeterminately aligned with said decorating means, selectively applying decorating material by coating predetermined areas of at least certain of said components to decorate same; and thereafter separating said gates from said components and edgewise abutting same to predeterminately assemble said components into an article having outwardly facing surface decorations defined by said decorating material predeterminately positioned on the surface of said assembled article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, whereby the components are arranged and held together as molded on said gates in an array defining substantially an exploded view of the article to be assembled thereof to indicate to the assembler of said components substantially the locations of the components upon assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, whereby portions of the decorating material on adjacent components are designed to extend together upon assembly of the components and form a common decoration, said method comprising locating the decorating material on the gate-separated components, so as to effect the alignment of the decorating material on one component with the decorating material disposed on an adjacent component when the two components are predeterminately edgewise abutted and secured together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, including shaping the components to define separate portions of a simulated mock figure and molding the components on said plurality of gates in an array representative of substantially an exploded arrangement of the components so as to indicate to the person who is to assemble the components, the approximate relative positions of the components prior to assembly of said article.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |