US3745675A
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Educational puzzle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-12
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1992-09-12
Abstract
Abstract An educational puzzle for a teaching recognition of letter and number symbols, said puzzle comprising a base with a recessed mounting surface framed on two sides by a raised, threedimensional figure of a clown, or the like, and inserts shaped in the form of letter or number symbols and adapted to fit on the mounting surface, each insert including an arcuate cut-out or notch on its peripheral edge which completes the face of the clown to produce a smile when the insert is properly oriented on the mounting surface.
Inventors
- 👤 D Jimenez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:06
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An educational puzzle comprising a mounting base, and at least one insert member corresponding to a letter or number symbol, said base including a generally rectangular recess and a figure of a clown, or the like partially surrounding said recess and including a pair of arms raised above the recess and extending at generally right angles to each other, said figure including a partial face positioned at the junction of said arms, a portion of said face being immediately adjacent to said mounting recess, said insert member being removably positioned in said mounting recess and including a peripheral portion which cooperates with said partial face of said figure to complete such when the insert is properly positioned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An educational puzzle comprising a mounting base, and at least one insert member corresponding to a letter or number symbol, said base including a generally rectangular recess and a figure of a clown, or the like partially surrounding said recess and including a pair of arms raised above the recess and extending at generally right angles to each other, said figure including a partial face positioned at the junction of said arms, a portion of said face being immediately adjacent to said mounting recess, said insert member being removably positioned in said mounting recess and including a peripheral portion which cooperates with said partial face of said figure to complete such when the insert is properly positioned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein said peripheral portion of said insert member forms a smile on the face of said figure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 wherein said peripheral portion of said insert member includes an arcuate cut-out immediately adjacent to the face of said figure when the insert member is in proper position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure set forth in claim 3 wherein said arcuate cut-out is located in one corner of said insert member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure set forth in claim 4 wherein said mounting base is of three-dimensional, laminated construction, one of said laminations defining said mounting surface, a portion of said mounting surface being visible through said cut-out when the insert member is in proper position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
An educational puzzle comprising a mounting base, a generally rectangular mounting recess formed in said base, said mounting base including a raised figure of a clown or the like, said figure including a partial face, and at least one generally rectangular insert member corresponding to a letter or number symbol adapted to be positioned in said mounting recess, said insert member including a peripheral portion located immediately adjacent the said partial face when said insert member is properly positioned in said mounting recess to complete the picture of the face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
An educational puzzle comprising a mounting base, a generally rectangular mounting recess formed in said base, said mounting base including a raised figure of a clown or the like, said figure including a partial face, and at least one generally rectangular insert member corresponding to a letter or number symbol adapted to be positioned in said mounting recess, said insert member including a peripheral portion located immediately adjacent the said partial face when said insert member is properly positioned in said mounting recess to complete the picture of the face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The structure set forth in claim 6 wherein said figure includes a pair of generally perpendicular arms of different lengths, the size and configuration of said mounting recess being approximately the same as said insert member, two edges of said insert member abutting said arms when the insert is properly positioned.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure set forth in claim 7 wherein said peripheral portion of said insert member comprises an arcuate cut-out immediately adjacent to said partial face when said mEmber is properly positioned such that the face is completed and appears to smile.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure set forth in claim 8 wherein said mounting base is three-dimensional and comprised of a plurality of laminated members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure set forth in claim 9 wherein said laminated members are contrastingly colored for easy visual recognition of said mounting recess and figure.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |