Multiple level jigsaw puzzle
OwnerThomas Greenawalt, Jean Greenawaltinventors
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Abstract
A multiple level jigsaw puzzle comprised of varying thickness and irregular interlocking pieces which, when assembled, form an image with visible surfaces in relief relative to the tabular surface. The pieces have variable distinct surfaces and variable thickness with planar and/or textured surfaces to result in a raised relief 3D effect. The specific mix of individual pieces exhibiting variable thicknesses & distinct surfaces enhances enjoyment by adding strategic elements to puzzle assembly and optimizes the quality of the image.
Claims18
A multiple level jigsaw puzzle, wherein the multiple level puzzle comprises a plurality of puzzle pieces further comprising:
- a plurality of single tier puzzle pieces, wherein the single tier puzzle pieces further comprise:
- at least a base tier, wherein the base tier has a top face, a bottom face, and at least three distinct irregular edges disposed between the top face and the bottom face;
- at least one base knob or base hole disposed on at least one irregular edge of the at least a base tier, wherein the base knob or base hole is complementary to and interlocking with an adjacent puzzle piece;
- at least one multiple tier puzzle piece, wherein the multiple tier puzzle piece further comprises:
- a base tier, wherein the base tier has a top face, a bottom face, and at least three distinct irregular edges disposed between the top face and the bottom face;
- a first elevated tier disposed on the top face of the base tier, wherein the first elevated tier has a first tier top face and a first tier bottom face, and is at a first height;
- at least a second elevated tier disposed on the top face of the first elevated tier, wherein the second elevated tier has a second tier top face, a second tier bottom face, at least one irregular edge disposed between the second tier top face and the second tier bottom face and correlating with one of the at least three irregular edges disposed on the base tier;
- wherein the second elevated tier is at a second height;
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- at least one elevated knob or elevated hole disposed on at least one irregular edge of the at least a second elevated tier and aligned with the at least one base knob or base hole, wherein the elevated knob or elevated hole is complementary to and interlocking with an adjacent puzzle piece.
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