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Transparent container and lettered cubes puzzle

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-11
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-09-11
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Abstract

Abstract A puzzle game which includes a square box formed of transparent material with a cover which can be easily opened for access to the interior of the box. The box is divided into sixteen cubical compartments with four compartments along each side of the box. A cube is provided for fitting into each of the cubical compartments so that all surfaces of the cube not adjacent to the surface of another cube are visible through the transparent box. Each cube is provided with various combinations of individual letters taken from the word ''''love'''' with a single letter being visible on each face of the cube. The basic color of the cubes is the same however the letters are printed in different colors so that not only the proper spelling of the word is required but also the correct color for the letters of the word.

Inventors

  • 👤 Vladimir Moss

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 15:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12; A63F9/1204

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 302 words
A puzzle game comprising a square container having a Relatively thin bottom wall with relatively thin upstanding side walls integrally secured thereto, a cover including a generally flat top wall with a plurality of side walls integrally depending therefrom and adapted to align with the side walls extending upwardly from said bottom wall, means detachably securing said cover to said container, said bottom wall, said top wall and said side walls being formed of transparent material, partitions dividing said container into sixteen square compartments, and a cubical block adapted for positioning in each compartment of said container with each of said blocks having a combination of letters thereon selected from a single 4 letter word whereby upon proper placing of said blocks in said container a plurality of said single 4 letter words will be visible through the top and bottom of said container and a single one of said 4 letter words will be visible through each side wall thereof, the letters on said blocks being formed in a plurality of colors, said blocks each having 6 sides with one letter selected from the said 4 letter word being displayed on each side of said block, 2 of said blocks displaying 3 of one letter and one each of 3 letters, 2 of said blocks displaying 2 each of 2 letters and one each of 2 letters, 2 of said blocks displaying 2 each of 3 letters, one of said blocks displaying 3 each of 2 letters, 4 of said blocks displaying 4 each of one letter and one each of 2 letters, 4 of said blocks displaying 3 each of one letter, 2 each of one letter and one each of one letter, and one of said blocks displaying 4 each of one letter and 2 each of another letter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 302 words
A puzzle game comprising a square container having a Relatively thin bottom wall with relatively thin upstanding side walls integrally secured thereto, a cover including a generally flat top wall with a plurality of side walls integrally depending therefrom and adapted to align with the side walls extending upwardly from said bottom wall, means detachably securing said cover to said container, said bottom wall, said top wall and said side walls being formed of transparent material, partitions dividing said container into sixteen square compartments, and a cubical block adapted for positioning in each compartment of said container with each of said blocks having a combination of letters thereon selected from a single 4 letter word whereby upon proper placing of said blocks in said container a plurality of said single 4 letter words will be visible through the top and bottom of said container and a single one of said 4 letter words will be visible through each side wall thereof, the letters on said blocks being formed in a plurality of colors, said blocks each having 6 sides with one letter selected from the said 4 letter word being displayed on each side of said block, 2 of said blocks displaying 3 of one letter and one each of 3 letters, 2 of said blocks displaying 2 each of 2 letters and one each of 2 letters, 2 of said blocks displaying 2 each of 3 letters, one of said blocks displaying 3 each of 2 letters, 4 of said blocks displaying 4 each of one letter and one each of 2 letters, 4 of said blocks displaying 3 each of one letter, 2 each of one letter and one each of one letter, and one of said blocks displaying 4 each of one letter and 2 each of another letter.

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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) 1975-07-25 1976-01-24 1976-07-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-07-25 1980-01-24 1980-07-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-07-25 1984-01-24 1984-07-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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