Elastic band model kit
AssigneeChoon's Design LLC
InventorsCheong Choon Ng, Jacob Minor
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Abstract
A kit and components for creating an elastic band model includes a form including at least one band retaining member. Elastic bands of different colors are assembled to the form using the band retaining member to hold the a plurality of linked elastic bands in place. The elastic bands fill out the form to create the shape and look of the model. The forms are part of a kit that includes the forms applicable to each unique model along with other components unique to that models shape and appearance.
Claims30
An elastic band model kit comprising:
- a plurality of elastic bands for creating a linked elastic band item;
- a device for supporting some of the plurality of elastic bands in place to facilitate creation of the linked elastic band item;
- at least one form including a plurality of pins extending outward in a common direction from a grid structure, wherein the plurality pins provide for holding a linked elastic band item formed from the plurality of elastic bands, wherein the at least one form includes a peripheral wall that extends outward in a direction common with the pins;
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- at least one insert that is securable to a linked elastic band item held within the peripheral walls and on the pins of the at least one form.
(canceled)
An elastic band model comprising:
- a plurality of elastic bands formed into a linked elastic band assembly;
- a first form defining a shape of a portion of a model, the first form including a plurality of integrally formed and fixed pins extending outward in a common direction for holding the linked elastic band assembly to the form;
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- at least one insert configured to be held in place by friction between at least two of the linked elastic band assembly secured to first form, wherein the insert forms a visible feature of the model.
(canceled)
An elastic band model kit comprising:
- a plurality of elastic bands;
- a loom for forming an elastic band assembly from a portion of the plurality of elastic bands;
- a form defining a shape of a portion of a model, the form including a plurality of integrally formed and fixed band retaining members for holding the linked elastic band assembly to the form;
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- at least one insert configured to be held in place by the linked elastic band assembly, wherein the insert forms a visible feature of the model.
A method of forming a model from elastic bands comprising:
- linking a plurality of closed loop elastic bands together to form a linked elastic band assembly;
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- assembling the linked elastic band assembly onto integrally formed and fixed retaining members on a form, wherein the form includes a periphery that defines a shape of at least a portion of the elastic band model.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.