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US 4,336,020 AGranted
Jigsaw puzzle for use in bilingual education
OwnerDavid Zacharininventor
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Abstract
An educational aid designed to assist young children in the learning of a second language. The device consists of a recessed game board, a word grid and a set of jigsaw puzzle pieces. The word grid is in the form of a crossword like pattern of words given in two languages. The word grid is fitted into the recessed area of the game board with the jigsaw puzzle pieces designed for assembly over the word grid. The jigsaw puzzle when completed forms a picture covering all of the word grid except for those words which represent the puzzle illustration.
Claims6
Educational apparatus comprising:
- board means having a raised border around a recessed area;
- sheet means marked with numerous words, said sheet means fitted within said recessed area;
- a set of jigsaw puzzle pieces for assembly over said sheet means, said puzzle pieces when completely assembled forming a picture covering all of the words on said sheet means except for the words which represent said picture, said picture being formed solely by said jigsaw puzzle pieces, said representative words appearing through predetermined windows formed by edges of said puzzle pieces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.