Puzzles with decoding lenses and encoded images
OwnerJose R. Matosinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is a picture puzzle comprising one or more combination decoding lens/encoded image portions which can form one or more assembled decoded images. The picture puzzle can also include one or more image portions that are not encoded. A wide range of puzzle constructions can be made according to the invention. Assembled decoded images can be formed from a first combination decoding lens/encoded image portion paired with either a second combination decoding lens/encoded image portion or an image portion that is not encoded.
Claims29
A multi-piece picture puzzle comprising:
- plural puzzle pieces, plural ones of which bear one or more combination decoding lens/encoded image portions, wherein at least a first assembled image is formed when the puzzle pieces are assembled in a first puzzle-solving arrangement and at least a second assembled image is formed the puzzle pieces are assembled in a second different puzzle-solving arrangement.
A multi-piece puzzle comprising two or more overhanging puzzle pieces, each comprising a combination decoding lens/encoded image portion, a decoding lens overhang extending beyond the edge of the encoded image portion and an encoded image portion overhang extending beyond the edge of the decoding lens, wherein the puzzle is assembled by placing the decoding lens overhang of a first overhanging puzzle piece over the encoded image overhang of one or more other overhanging puzzle pieces to form at least one assembled image.
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