US3987558A
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Device for producing a block-built picture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-19
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1992-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A device for producing a block-built picture comprising a plurality of blocks and a support for mounting the blocks in a regular arrangement along coordinate axes. The blocks are adapted to present varying pictoral elements of at least one area thereof to define a picture perceived by the areal density of the pictoral elements. Thereby a block-built picture is produced by properly selecting the area of the pictoral elements of respective position of cubic blocks or changing the rotational position of cylindrical blocks.
Inventors
- 👤 Shouji Tsukamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A device for producing a block-built picture comprising a plurality of blocks and block mounting means for supporting said blocks in a regular arrangement along coordinate axes, said blocks being provided with pictoral elements of a common shape but varying in at least the area thereof to define, upon being mounted in said block mounting means, a picture adapted for being perceived by the areal density of said pictoral elements, said block mounting means comprising a board, said board and blocks including and being provided with pins and bores, said blocks being adapted to be removably mounted on said board by engagement of said pins and bores, said pins being carried by said board and arranged regularly along rectangular coordinates, said blocks each being formed with said bores at respective faces thereof, said blocks being cubes each with six different observation faces having respectively different pictoral elements.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A device for producing a block-built picture comprising a plurality of blocks and block mounting means for supporting said blocks in a regular arrangement along coordinate axes, said blocks being provided with pictoral elements of a common shape but varying in at least the area thereof to define, upon being mounted in said block mounting means, a picture adapted for being perceived by the areal density of said pictoral elements, said block mounting means comprising a board, said board and blocks including and being provided with pins and bores, said blocks being adapted to be removably mounted on said board by engagement of said pins and bores, said pins being carried by said board and arranged regularly along rectangular coordinates, said blocks each being formed with said bores at respective faces thereof, said blocks being cubes each with six different observation faces having respectively different pictoral elements.
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) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |