US4153254A
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Puzzle
Assignee: Clint Inc
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Filing: 1977-08-22
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1997-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A three dimensional puzzle game, having a plurality of components which, when assembled, form a polyhedron of a specific volume. Polyhedrons of different volumes are formed by assembly of a specific quantity and type of puzzle components. There is only one solution of the puzzle for each quantity of puzzle components used to form a particular polyhedron.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel Marc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A three dimensional puzzle game comprising: a plurality of component pieces, each of said component pieces being unique from each other and being configured to form a polyhedron having a quantity of horizontal surfaces and a quantity of vertical surfaces each greater than two so that assembly of a first quantity, a second quantity and a third quantity of said component pieces each forming a solid having six surfaces, said first, second and third quantities of said component pieces each having only one combination of said component pieces to form said six surface solid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A three dimensional puzzle game comprising: a plurality of component pieces, each of said component pieces being unique from each other and being configured to form a polyhedron having a quantity of horizontal surfaces and a quantity of vertical surfaces each greater than two so that assembly of a first quantity, a second quantity and a third quantity of said component pieces each forming a solid having six surfaces, said first, second and third quantities of said component pieces each having only one combination of said component pieces to form said six surface solid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A three-dimensional puzzle game in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first quantity of said component pieces being a maximum quantity of said component pieces of said puzzle game, which when assembled form a cube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A three-dimensional puzzle game in accordance with claim 2 wherein said first quantity of component pieces comprises ten component pieces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
A three-dimensional puzzle game in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second quantity of said component pieces is smaller than the first quantity of said component pieces so that upon assembly they form a solid having two square surfaces and four rectangular surfaces, each of said square surfaces having a greater surface area than each of said rectangular surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A three-dimensional puzzle game in accordance with claim 4 wherein said second quantity of said component pieces comprises seven component pieces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A three dimensional puzzle game in accordance with claim 1 wherein said third quantity of said component pieces is smaller than the second quantity of said component pieces, so that upon assembly they form a solid having two square surfaces and four rectangular surfaces, each of said rectangular surfaces having a greater surface area than each of said square surfaces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A three-dimensional puzzle game in accordance with claim 6 wherein said third quantity of said component pieces comprises six component pieces.
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) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |