Constructional toy pieces
AssigneePatent Category Corp.
InventorYu Zheng
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Abstract
Puzzle pieces and connectors are provided to assemble a large variety of two and three-dimensional objects, including objects with moving parts. Puzzle pieces utilize joints and apertures to interconnect the pieces. Supporting protrusions are provided in some embodiments to reinforce and strengthen the legs of joints. Other elements provided with these connecting joints and apertures, such protrusions, ridges, securing apertures, enlarged ends, gripping legs, and grooves, assist in providing a more secure interconnection between pieces. Connectors may be provided to build pivotable connections.
Claims20
An object assembled by interconnecting a plurality of puzzle pieces, the object comprising:
- a first puzzle piece comprising a first joint having a substantially U-shaped mortise defined by a bottom edge, and first and second inner side edges extending from the bottom edge;
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- a second puzzle piece comprising an aperture, the aperture comprising first and second long edges, first and second short edges connected by the first and second long edges, and a ridge positioned along the first long edge extending inwardly towards the aperture;
- wherein the first puzzle piece further comprises an outer side edge opposite the first joint, and wherein the bottom edge of the first joint of the first puzzle piece is positioned adjacent the second short edge of the aperture of the second puzzle piece, and the outer side edge of the first puzzle piece is positioned adjacent the ridge, when the first joint of the first puzzle piece is connected to the aperture of the second puzzle piece.
An object assembled by interconnecting a plurality of puzzle pieces, the object comprising:
- a first puzzle piece comprising a first joint having a substantially U-shaped mortise defined by a bottom edge, and first and second inner side edges extending from the bottom edge;
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- a second puzzle piece comprising an aperture, the aperture comprising first and second long edges, first and second short edges connected by the first and second long edges, and a ridge positioned along the first long edge extending inwardly towards the aperture;
- wherein the first puzzle piece further comprises an outer side edge opposite the first joint, and wherein the first puzzle piece is positioned adjacent the second short edge of the aperture of the second puzzle piece, and the bottom edge of the first joint of the first puzzle piece is positioned adjacent the ridge, when the first joint of the first puzzle piece is connected to the aperture of the second puzzle piece.
An object assembled by interconnecting a plurality of puzzle pieces, the object comprising:
- a first puzzle piece comprising a first joint having a substantially U-shaped mortise defined by a bottom edge, and first and second inner side edges extending from the bottom edge;
- a second puzzle piece comprising an aperture, the aperture comprising first and second long edges, first and second short edges connected by the first and second long edges, and a ridge positioned along the first long edge extending inwardly towards the aperture;
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- wherein the first puzzle piece is disposed transverse to the second puzzle piece when the first joint of the first puzzle piece is connected to the aperture of the second puzzle piece.
An object assembled by interconnecting a plurality of puzzle pieces, the object comprising:
- a first puzzle piece comprising a first joint having a substantially U-shaped mortise defined by a bottom edge, and first and second inner side edges extending from the bottom edge;
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- a second puzzle piece comprising an aperture, the aperture comprising first and second long edges, first and second short edges connected by the first and second long edges, and a ridge positioned along the first long edge extending inwardly towards the aperture, the ridge acting as a stop mechanism to retain the first joint of the first puzzle piece in the aperture of the second puzzle piece.
An object assembled by interconnecting a plurality of puzzle pieces, the object comprising:
- a first puzzle piece comprising a first joint having a substantially U-shaped mortise defined by a bottom edge, first and second inner side edges extending from the bottom edge, and an enlarged end adjacent the first inner side edge, opposite the bottom edge, and extending inwardly toward the mortise;
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- a second puzzle piece comprising an aperture, the aperture comprising first and second long edges, first and second short edges connected by the first and second long edges, wherein the first joint of the first puzzle piece is retained in the aperture of the second puzzle piece.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.