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US4077154A
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Toy building block set
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-07
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Granted: 1978-03-07
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Expires: 1996-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A toy building block construction comprises at least one building block element which includes three quadrangular discs of substantially equal size disposed to intersect each other in median planes and forming a cube which has longitudinally, transversely and horizontally crossing discs. Each top, bottom and side and end of each cube presents a cross-shaped end face. At least one connecting disc comprising a single quadrangular disc body having respective opposite sides provided with four spaced apart projections on each respective opposite side which bounds a cross-shaped recess sized to receive and interengage with the cross-shaped face of the building block element.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Muller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/10; A63H33/102; A63H33/06; A63H33/065; A63H33/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A toy building set, comprising a basic form comprising three quadrangular plates arranged in separate longitudinal, transverse and horizontal planes and extending through one another perpendicularly, characterized by elements whose forms are derived from a grating which is formed by lining up this basic form in at least one direction with interposition of a plate extending normal to this direction, and by connecting pieces for the selective connection of some or all elements with one another, which each consist of a quadrangular plate of the same size and thickness as one of the plates of the basic form, and of projections standing out on both sides of this plate which form on each side of the plate a cross-slotted opening which when pegging the connecting piece onto the basic element or an element or when pegging one of these onto the connecting piece serves to receive two plates of the basic form, while the plate of the connecting piece parallel to the third plate of the basic form places itself against the first-named two plates to form the interpositioned plate between the basic form of one element or of the basic element and the basic form adjacent thereto of the element or basic element now connected with it, and thereby not to interrupt said grating of the two connected parts at their junction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A toy building set, comprising a basic form comprising three quadrangular plates arranged in separate longitudinal, transverse and horizontal planes and extending through one another perpendicularly, characterized by elements whose forms are derived from a grating which is formed by lining up this basic form in at least one direction with interposition of a plate extending normal to this direction, and by connecting pieces for the selective connection of some or all elements with one another, which each consist of a quadrangular plate of the same size and thickness as one of the plates of the basic form, and of projections standing out on both sides of this plate which form on each side of the plate a cross-slotted opening which when pegging the connecting piece onto the basic element or an element or when pegging one of these onto the connecting piece serves to receive two plates of the basic form, while the plate of the connecting piece parallel to the third plate of the basic form places itself against the first-named two plates to form the interpositioned plate between the basic form of one element or of the basic element and the basic form adjacent thereto of the element or basic element now connected with it, and thereby not to interrupt said grating of the two connected parts at their junction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
A toy building block construction comprising at least one building block element comprising three quadrangular discs of substantially equal size disposed to intersect each other and median planes and to form a block having longitudinally, transversely and horizontally crossing discs, each top, bottom, side and end of each block having cross-shaped faces, at least one connecting disc comprising a single quadrangular disc body having respective opposite sides, and four spaced apart projections on each of the respective opposite sides defining a cross-shaped recess therebetween sized to receive and interengage with said cross-shaped faces of said building block element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A toy building block construction comprising at least one building block element comprising three quadrangular discs of substantially equal size disposed to intersect each other and median planes and to form a block having longitudinally, transversely and horizontally crossing discs, each top, bottom, side and end of each block having cross-shaped faces, at least one connecting disc comprising a single quadrangular disc body having respective opposite sides, and four spaced apart projections on each of the respective opposite sides defining a cross-shaped recess therebetween sized to receive and interengage with said cross-shaped faces of said building block element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A toy building block element according to claim 2, wherein said projections each comprise angular members disposed at right angles to each other and bevelled inwardly from an outer end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A toy building block according to claim 2, wherein each of said projections define members of pyramidal shape.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3451681A
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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) | 1981-03-06 | 1981-09-05 | 1982-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-06 | 1985-09-05 | 1986-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-06 | 1989-09-05 | 1990-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |