US3665617A
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Design elements for creating artistic compositions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-13
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-02-13
Abstract
Abstract Tiles bearing identical designs comprised of separable components; the tiles being themselves assemblable in various combinations in which their designs merge to create a variety of continuous patterns; the design components of one tile being interchangeable with the corresponding components of the other tiles; some of the tile designs being reversals of others.
Inventors
- 👤 Ina Gilbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:56
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/12; B44C3/123
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship comprising: a pair of tiles; an intricate, generally asymmetrical and planar design on each of them extending to its edges, the design at each said edge on each tile differing from that at the other edges and the design on each tile being a reverse of that on the other tile rendering said tiles disposable in the abutting edge-to-edge relationship aforesaid to form a combined pattern which is symmetrical about the abutment of the two tiles; the design at the edges of each said tile rendering said pair of tiles disposable in at least two other abutting edge-to-edge orientations in each of which they form a combined asymmetrical pattern which is continuous across the abutting tiles edges and which differs from that in the other orientation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship comprising: a pair of tiles; an intricate, generally asymmetrical and planar design on each of them extending to its edges, the design at each said edge on each tile differing from that at the other edges and the design on each tile being a reverse of that on the other tile rendering said tiles disposable in the abutting edge-to-edge relationship aforesaid to form a combined pattern which is symmetrical about the abutment of the two tiles; the design at the edges of each said tile rendering said pair of tiles disposable in at least two other abutting edge-to-edge orientations in each of which they form a combined asymmetrical pattern which is continuous across the abutting tiles edges and which differs from that in the other orientation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 1 wherein: one of the said tiles has two edges which are respectively disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as aforesaid relative to one edge of the other tile in the said two orientations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 2 wherein: said two edges are opposite each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 2 including: a third tile having a design which matches the design on one of the pair of tiles, the tile with the unmatched design having two edges which are respectively and simultaneously disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship in composition creating relation to one edge of each of the other two.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 4 wherein: each of said three tiles is a quadrilateral with four edges; two edges of the tile with the unmatched design being respectively disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship in pattern creating relation to at least one edge of each of the other tiles; the other two edges of the tile with the unmatched design being respectively disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship in pattern creating relation to other edges of the other tiles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 4 wherein: the designs on at least two of the tiles have elevated areas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 5 wherein: the designs on at least two of the tiles have elevated areas.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 4 wherein: two at least of the said tiles comprise pieces which are incorporated parts of the designs on the tiles and which contrast with each other and are interchangeable between the tiles.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 5 wherein: two at least of the said tiles comprise pieces which are incorporated parts of the designs on the tiles and which contrast with each other and are interchangeable between the tiles.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 9 wherein: some pieces are taller than others creating a sculptured effect.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
Design elements disposable in abutting edge-to-edge relationship as set forth in claim 9 wherein: some pieces are taller than others creating a sculptured effect.
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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |