US3779558A
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Alternative puzzle system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-12
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A puzzle comprising a plurality of pieces which can be assembled in more than one configuration, either as a three dimensional, recognizable shape or as a two dimensional surface which presents a graphic representation.
Inventors
- 👤 C Moreau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12; A63F9/10; A63F9/1288; A63F2009/1292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A puzzle having at least two independent configurations of solution and a plurality of uniquely shaped pieces, each piece having at least one substantially planar surface and at least one edge surface, at least a portion of an edge surface of each piece complementing at least a portion of an edge surface of another piece upon assembly in at least one unit of a first configuration of all the pieces through their edge surfaces, and at least a portion of the planar surface of each piece complementing at least a portion of the planar surface of another piece, upon assembly in at least one unit of a second configuration of all the pieces through their planar surfaces, the composite of the portions of the edge surfaces exposed in each unit of said second configuration upon assembly of the pieces through their planar surfaces defining at least one recognizable, three dimensional figure, and the relationship of the pieces to one another in said second configuration being independent of and different from the relationship of the pieces in said first configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A puzzle having at least two independent configurations of solution and a plurality of uniquely shaped pieces, each piece having at least one substantially planar surface and at least one edge surface, at least a portion of an edge surface of each piece complementing at least a portion of an edge surface of another piece upon assembly in at least one unit of a first configuration of all the pieces through their edge surfaces, and at least a portion of the planar surface of each piece complementing at least a portion of the planar surface of another piece, upon assembly in at least one unit of a second configuration of all the pieces through their planar surfaces, the composite of the portions of the edge surfaces exposed in each unit of said second configuration upon assembly of the pieces through their planar surfaces defining at least one recognizable, three dimensional figure, and the relationship of the pieces to one another in said second configuration being independent of and different from the relationship of the pieces in said first configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A puzzle according to claim 1 wherein the composite of the exposed planar surfaces of the piecEs upon assembly through their edge surfaces in the first configuration presents at least one two-dimensional graphic representation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle according to claim 2 wherein the two dimensional representation and the three dimensional figure are related in theme.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A puzzle according to claim 1 wherein at least one planar surface of each piece is provided with means operable to guide and lock that piece with at least one other piece upon assembly of the pieces through their planar surface in a three dimensional figure.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |