US4086738A
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Kit and components for constructing decorative polyhedrals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-12
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A kit for constructing a decorative polyhedral structure is described in which a plurality of interlocking planar matrices are provided, each matrix being in the shape of a polygon with at least two straight isosceles sides and having interstices in which a fusible or settable plastic decorative material is introduced and set prior to construction of the polyhedron shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Saccoccio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:16
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/02; B44C3/00; B44C3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A decorative article of polyhedral shape comprising a base and a plurality of adjacently disposed sidewalls upstanding therefrom and positioned with respect to each other so as to form a generally closed perimeter, said sidewalls having a continuous coplanar edge strip defining elements of a polygonal configuration, and at least one coplanar interior strip portion attached to said edge strip and defining decorative interstices within said edge strip for receipt of settable plastic material, said edge strip having at least first and second generally opposed edge strip portions thereof generally equal length such that the first edge strip portion or each sidewall is positioned adjacent a second edge strip portion of an adjacent sidewall, first engagement means disposed on said first edge strip portions and second engagement means disposed on said second edge strip portions, said first and second engagement means comprising downwardly and upwardly opening hooks respectively, said first and second hooks adapted to interengage each other and third and fourth engagement means provided on those strip portions proximal said base and said base respectively, said third and fourth means adapted to interengage each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A decorative article of polyhedral shape comprising a base and a plurality of adjacently disposed sidewalls upstanding therefrom and positioned with respect to each other so as to form a generally closed perimeter, said sidewalls having a continuous coplanar edge strip defining elements of a polygonal configuration, and at least one coplanar interior strip portion attached to said edge strip and defining decorative interstices within said edge strip for receipt of settable plastic material, said edge strip having at least first and second generally opposed edge strip portions thereof generally equal length such that the first edge strip portion or each sidewall is positioned adjacent a second edge strip portion of an adjacent sidewall, first engagement means disposed on said first edge strip portions and second engagement means disposed on said second edge strip portions, said first and second engagement means comprising downwardly and upwardly opening hooks respectively, said first and second hooks adapted to interengage each other and third and fourth engagement means provided on those strip portions proximal said base and said base respectively, said third and fourth means adapted to interengage each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative article of claim 1, including means on said sidewall sides distal from said base for suspending said article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The decorative article of claim 1, wherein said edge strip includes a third portion disposed between said first and second strip portions, said third engagement means disposed on said third strip portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The decorative article of claim 2, said suspension means comprising eyes provided on the top surface of a fourth strip portion disposed between said first and second portions and generally in opposed disposition with respect to said third portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The decorative article according to claim 1 wherein said edge strip defines an isosceles trapezoid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The decorative article according to claim 1 wherein said edge strip defines a rectangle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative article according to claim 1 wherein said third and fourth engagement means are a slot and tongue, respectively.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |