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US 2019/0184277 A1Published application
Three-dimensional arch puzzle
OwnerJoseph Allen Dinwiddieinventor
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Abstract
An arch puzzle includes a base having a substantially flat upper surface, a first ridge protruding upward from the upper surface at a first side, and a second ridge protruding upward from the upper surface at a second side. A notch is defined the first and second ridge. An arch support has a semi-circular block shape. A plurality of arch pieces have a keystone shape. At least a first pair of shims each include an elongated body having a tapered upper surface and a horizontal lower surface.
Claims9
An arch puzzle comprising:
- a base comprising a substantially flat upper surface, a first ridge protruding upward from the upper surface at a first side, and a second ridge protruding upward from the upper surface at a second side, wherein a notch is defined therebetween;
- an arch support having a semi-circular block shape;
- a plurality of arch pieces having a keystone shape;
- and
- at least a first pair of shims each comprising an elongated body having a tapered upper surface and a horizontal lower surface.
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A method of making an arch comprising steps of:
- providing an arch puzzle comprising:
- a base comprising a substantially flat upper surface, a first ridge protruding upward from the upper surface at a first side, and a second ridge protruding upward from the upper surface at a second side, wherein a notch is defined therebetween;
- an arch support having a semi-circular block shape;
- a plurality of arch pieces having a keystone shape;
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- at least a first pair of shims each comprising an elongated body having a tapered upper surface and a horizontal lower surface;
- placing the tapered upper surfaces of the first pair of shims against each other and placing the pair of shims in the notch;
- placing the arch support on top of the pair of shims;
- placing each of the plurality of arch pieces along an upper edge of the arch support forming an arch with the plurality of arch pieces.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.