Interlocking elements for creating structures
OwnerM. Toby Samplesinventor
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Abstract
A modular interconnecting element includes a first connector portion configured to interconnect with a second connector portion of a second modular interconnecting element, and an attachment portion configured to attach a structure formed by interconnecting the modular interconnecting elements to a surface. The first connector portion may be a universal connector portion and may take the form of a hook. The attachment portion may be a mounting feature such as a circular boss that is configured to receive a fastener. The first connector portion may be attached to the attachment portion by an arm.
Claims20
A modular interconnecting element comprising:
- a first connector portion configured to interconnect with a second connector portion of a second modular interconnecting element;
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- an attachment portion configured to attach a structure formed by interconnecting the modular interconnecting element and the second modular interconnecting element to a surface.
A modular interconnecting element comprising:
- a first connector/attachment portion configured to interconnect with a second connector/attachment portion of a second modular interconnecting element,
- wherein the interconnection of the first and second connector/attachment portions forms a boss for attachment of a structure formed by the first and the second modular interconnecting elements to a surface.
A method for forming a modular interconnecting element, comprising:
- forming the modular interconnecting element with a connector portion configured to interlock with a connector portion of an adjacent modular interconnecting element;
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- forming the modular interconnecting element with an attachment portion configured to attach a structure formed by multiple modular interlocking elements to a surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.