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US5158295A
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Picture puzzle assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-05-21
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Granted: 1992-10-27
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Expires: 2011-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A picture puzzle of the "jigsaw" type has a magnetic backing on each piece used to adhere the assembled puzzle to a ferrous backing plate which may be framed and wall-hung. The puzzle is free to be reused.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Shilling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F9/1044; A63F2009/1016; A63F2009/1022; A63F2009/1033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A combination puzzle and picture assembly comprising: multiple puzzles pieces adapted to interfit to form a planar puzzle sheet, each puzzle piece having a stiff, flat core, a front picture portion bonded to said core, and a back magnetized sheeting section, the picture portions of the puzzle pieces collectively presenting a picture when interfitted; a backing plate of a size to receive said planar sheet thereon, with each said magnetized sheeting section being held in place thereon by magnetic attraction to hold said puzzle pieces on the backing plate; a border frame mounted on said backing plate and having an internal circumference larger than the periphery of said puzzle sheet; and a border trim section seated against said backing plate and filling the space between said puzzle sheet and border frame, said trim section having a back side including magnetized material for holding the trim section in position by magnetic attraction to the backing plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A combination puzzle and picture assembly comprising: multiple puzzles pieces adapted to interfit to form a planar puzzle sheet, each puzzle piece having a stiff, flat core, a front picture portion bonded to said core, and a back magnetized sheeting section, the picture portions of the puzzle pieces collectively presenting a picture when interfitted; a backing plate of a size to receive said planar sheet thereon, with each said magnetized sheeting section being held in place thereon by magnetic attraction to hold said puzzle pieces on the backing plate; a border frame mounted on said backing plate and having an internal circumference larger than the periphery of said puzzle sheet; and a border trim section seated against said backing plate and filling the space between said puzzle sheet and border frame, said trim section having a back side including magnetized material for holding the trim section in position by magnetic attraction to the backing plate.
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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) | 1995-10-27 | 1996-04-27 | 1996-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-27 | 2000-04-27 | 2000-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-27 | 2004-04-27 | 2004-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |