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Alphabet cube puzzle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-27
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A cubic puzzle especially suitable for teaching the alphabet to children as well as serving as an adult puzzle. Puzzle members formed in the shape of alphabetic and numeric representations are releasably mounted on each surface of a cube. The alphabetic and numeric representations are inter-fitted to have a specific position on the cube surface and effect a puzzle on each surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Joan Javits Zeeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12; A63F9/001; A63F2009/0033; A63F2009/0035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 78
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A three-dimensional puzzle comprising a reference member formed with an exterior surface defining a plurality of rectangular planar sides; a plurality of puzzle pieces each shaped to correspond to a letter of the alphabet so that when positioned at predetermined locations on associated sides of said reference member said puzzle pieces substantially cover the surface of said reference member, all of the letters of the alphabet being represented by separate puzzle pieces, said reference member being provided with at least five rectangular sides, the puzzle pieces on each of said sides interfitting with each other to substantially define a rectangle corresponding to the associated side; and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces at corresponding positions on said sides of said reference member including a first portion on said reference member defining discrete locations thereon for receipt of corresponding puzzle pieces and a second portion on said puzzle pieces for cooperative releasable engagement with corresponding engaging means of said first portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A three-dimensional puzzle comprising a reference member formed with an exterior surface defining a plurality of rectangular planar sides; a plurality of puzzle pieces each shaped to correspond to a letter of the alphabet so that when positioned at predetermined locations on associated sides of said reference member said puzzle pieces substantially cover the surface of said reference member, all of the letters of the alphabet being represented by separate puzzle pieces, said reference member being provided with at least five rectangular sides, the puzzle pieces on each of said sides interfitting with each other to substantially define a rectangle corresponding to the associated side; and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces at corresponding positions on said sides of said reference member including a first portion on said reference member defining discrete locations thereon for receipt of corresponding puzzle pieces and a second portion on said puzzle pieces for cooperative releasable engagement with corresponding engaging means of said first portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein said puzzle pieces on a sixth rectangular side define numerals interfitted with each other to substantially define a rectangle corresponding to the associated side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one of said first and second portions of said releasable securing means includes pegs projecting from one of said puzzle pieces and reference member and the other of said first and second portions of said releasable securing means includes holes positioned for mating engagement with said pegs formed in the other of said puzzle pieces and reference member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein said reference member substantially defines a cube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein said cube is formed with a compartment therein and means providing selective access to said compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 5, a second side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 6, a third side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 7, a fourth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 8, a fifth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 9, and a sixth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 10.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 11, a second side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 12, a third side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 13, a fourth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 14, a fifth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 15, and a sixth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 16.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as claimed in claim 2, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 17, a second side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 18, a third side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 19, a fourth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 20, a fifth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 21 and a sixth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 22.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as claimed in claim 2, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 23, a second side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 24, a third side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 25, a fourth side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 26, a fifth side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 18, and a sixth side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 21.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as claimed in claim 2, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 27, a second side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 26, a third side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 25, a fourth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 18, a fifth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 22, and a sixth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 21.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 2, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 5.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 6.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 7.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 8.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 9.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 10.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 11.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 12.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 13.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 14.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 15.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 16.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 17.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 18.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 19.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 20.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 21.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 22.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 23.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 24.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 25.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 26.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 27.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
60 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 1, wherein the puzzle pieces on one side of said reference member define an opening providing access to the surface of said reference member, and including stand means and means on said stand means and the exposed portion of the surface of said reference member for releasably mounting said reference member on said stand.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
91 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having an exterior surface formed with at least five rectangular sides, a plurality of puzzle pieces each shaped to correspond to a letter of the alphabet, all of the letters of the alphabet being represented by separate puzzle pieces, the puzzle pieces on each of said sides interfitting with each other to substantially define a rectangle corresponding to and substantially covering the associated side; and means on said reference member and puzzle pieces for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said reference member surface.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
91 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having an exterior surface formed with at least five rectangular sides, a plurality of puzzle pieces each shaped to correspond to a letter of the alphabet, all of the letters of the alphabet being represented by separate puzzle pieces, the puzzle pieces on each of said sides interfitting with each other to substantially define a rectangle corresponding to and substantially covering the associated side; and means on said reference member and puzzle pieces for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said reference member surface.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
32 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein said puzzle pieces on a sixth rectangular side define numerals interfitted with each other to substantially define a rectangle corresponding to the associated section.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
50 words
The puzzle as rectied in claim 35, wherein said releasable securing means includes pegs positioned on one of said reference member and puzzle pieces and holes formed in the other of said reference member and puzzle pieces and positioned for receiving said pegs when said puzzle pieces are properly aligned.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 36, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 5, a second side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 6, a third side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 7, a fourth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 8, a fifth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 9, and a sixth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 10.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 11, a second side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 12, a third side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 13, a fourth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 14, a fifth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 15, and a sixth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 16.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as claimed in claim 36, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 17, a second side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 18, a third side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 19, a fourth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 20, a fifth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 21 and a sixth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 22.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as claimed in claim 36, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 23, a second side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 24, a third side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 25, a fourth side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 26, a fifth side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 18, and a sixth side of said puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 21.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puzzle as claimed in claim 36, wherein a first side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 27, a second side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 26, a third side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 25, a fourth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 18, a fifth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 22, and a sixth side of the puzzle is substantially shown in FIG. 21.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 36, wherein one section of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 5.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 6.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 7.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 8.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 9.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 10.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 11.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 12.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 13.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 14.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 15.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 16.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 17.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 18.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 36, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 19.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 20.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 21.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 22.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 23.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 24.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 25.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 36, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 26.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein one side of said puzzle is substantially as shown in FIG. 27.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
44 words
A puzzle as recited in claim 35, wherein the bottom edge of each of said alphabetic puzzle pieces when viewed as a letter is formed with a substantially flat surface to support each said piece in an upright position apart from said reference member.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
48 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
48 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
49 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
49 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
48 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
48 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
48 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 23, 24, 25, 18 and 21.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
48 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 23, 24, 25, 18 and 21.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
49 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 27, 26, 25, 18, 22 and 21.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
49 words
An alphabet puzzle comprising a reference member having a surface, a plurality of puzzle pieces shaped for mounting on said surface and means for releasably securing said puzzle pieces on said surface, said puzzle pieces being shaped substantially as shown in FIGS. 27, 26, 25, 18, 22 and 21.
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