Multi-layer puzzles
OwnerLinda Wilsoninventor
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Abstract
A multi-layer puzzle having a base with a perimeter portion and a cavity that depicts a theme. Jigsaw puzzle layers are disposed within the cavity and have scenes related to the theme. The multi-layer puzzle may have one or more independent pieces which are cut out as a complete piece painted on both sides to be used as an independent play figure for the user to act out the story or theme. The multi-layer puzzle may have one or more blank unpainted complete layers for the user to add their own scene with paints or markers. The multi-layer puzzle may have one or more blank unpainted jigsaw pieces cut in the complete form for the user to create his/her own independent play figure using paints or markers. The puzzle may be in “book” form with multi-layer puzzles used in multiples to tell a story.
Claims10
A multi-layer jigsaw puzzle comprising:
- a base comprising a perimeter portion and a cavity portion disposed therein, said cavity portion in a pre-selected shape of a theme, said base further comprising a first scene representing the furthermost boundary of the theme, such as the interior of an outside wall, the inner most area of a human or animal body, or the far side of cane brake, said theme relating to said theme in said cavity portion and on said perimeter portion;
- at least one intermediate jigsaw layer the same shape as said cavity comprising irregularly-shaped jigsaw pieces disposable within said cavity portion, said intermediate layer comprising a second entertaining and educational scene related to said theme;
- representing the interior of the subject theme;
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- an upper jigsaw layer comprising irregularly shaped jigsaw pieces disposable above said intermediate layer, said upper layer comprising an additional scene related to said theme wherein,
- one or more jigsaw pieces of a least one intermediate or upper layer may be cut in the full form of an entity within said scene i.e., horse lamb, human, etc., to be used as an individual play element, e.g., a toy that may be removed from the puzzle and played with.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.