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US 2010/0301558 A1Published application
Spherical puzzle
OwnerJohn M. Speegleinventor
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Abstract
A sphere in the form of a puzzle, wherein the sphere is divided into a plurality of pieces, each preferably having an exposed outer surface having a triangular perimeter, each held in place by a frame comprising a hub and spoke arrangement. The pieces are rotatable in relation to the frame in a plurality of different planar axes.
Claims20
A spherical puzzle, comprising:
- a plurality of puzzle pieces, each piece comprising a curved exterior surface bordered by a first side, a second side and a third side, each said side having a channel;
- and
- a frame comprising a plurality of hubs and spokes, wherein in a standard position where the puzzle is divisible into a plurality of hemispheres with axes extending along the sides of the pieces, each spoke has a first end and a second end each, independently, located adjacent one of the hubs.
A spherical puzzle, comprising:
- a plurality of puzzle pieces, each piece comprising a curved exterior surface bordered by a first side, a second side and a third side, each side having a different length;
- and
- a frame comprising a plurality of hubs and spokes, wherein each piece is directly bordered by three spokes in a standard position, wherein the standard position is defined by the puzzle being divisible into a plurality of hemispheres with axes extending along the sides of the pieces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.