US3698122A
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Golden ratio playing blocks and golden rectangle frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-03-07
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1988-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A set of playing blocks is described wherein blocks of different sizes are provided with characteristic dimensions that bear a preselected golden ratio relationship with one another. Blocks of successive sizes are related to each other with the Golden Ratio. The Golden Ratio is defined as the ratio between successive numbers in a sequence produced by starting with one and adding the last two numbers to arrive at the next. Blocks of rectangular shape bearing the Golden Ratio to one another are described as well as circular blocks whose diameter varies successively in accordance with the sequence.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur Henry Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F9/1044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A toy comprising an apertured frame, said aperture having a golden rectangle shape, a plurality of square shaped playing blocks, each of said blocks being provided with a characteristic dimension so that blocks of nearest different sizes have the lengths of their sides related to one another by substantially the golden ratio or submultiple thereof, the largest square block being sized commensurate with the largest possible square fittable within the aperture, and with the remaining blocks being similarly sized for remaining open golden rectangle portions Of said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A toy comprising an apertured frame, said aperture having a golden rectangle shape, a plurality of square shaped playing blocks, each of said blocks being provided with a characteristic dimension so that blocks of nearest different sizes have the lengths of their sides related to one another by substantially the golden ratio or submultiple thereof, the largest square block being sized commensurate with the largest possible square fittable within the aperture, and with the remaining blocks being similarly sized for remaining open golden rectangle portions Of said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
A toy comprising a plurality of square shaped playing blocks of uniform thickness, the side of each block being a characteristic dimension such that blocks of nearest different size have their sides related to one another by substantially the golden ratio, said square shaped blocks having centrally located apertures, and circular disc shaped blocks shaped to fit within said apertures, with nearest differently sized circular disc shaped blocks having diameters which relate to one another by the golden ratio and with at least one of said diameters bearing said ratio to a diagonal of at least one of said square blocks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
101 words
A toy comprising a plurality of square shaped playing blocks of uniform thickness, the side of each block being a characteristic dimension such that blocks of nearest different size have their sides related to one another by substantially the golden ratio, said square shaped blocks having centrally located apertures, and circular disc shaped blocks shaped to fit within said apertures, with nearest differently sized circular disc shaped blocks having diameters which relate to one another by the golden ratio and with at least one of said diameters bearing said ratio to a diagonal of at least one of said square blocks.
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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |