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US 7,427,066 B1Granted
Puzzle apparatus with audible sounds
AssigneeFenwick Enterprises, LLC
InventorRichard P. Goodwin
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Abstract
A puzzle apparatus comprising a first plurality of puzzle blocks that form a distinct visual representation per side when combined together that includes a representation of at least one cartoon character, a magnet associated with each side of the puzzle blocks, a platform on which the puzzle blocks can be arranged, a detector for sensing the magnet and sound generating apparatus for producing audible sounds corresponding to the character shown on the puzzle blocks. A second magnet and sensor determines the proper orientation of each puzzle block.
Claims17
A puzzle apparatus comprising:
- (a) a plurality of removable puzzle blocks having at least two sides forming a distinct visual representation per side when said blocks are properly arranged
- (b) said visual representation is associated with at least one audible sound producing means;
- (c) at least one first detectible means associated with each of said plurality of puzzle blocks;
- (d) a platform having a surface on which said puzzle blocks can be arranged;
- (e) at least one first detection means associated with said platform and adapted for sensing said at least one first detectible means and providing a first output signal that is representative of each side of said first plurality of puzzle blocks;
- (f) at least one second detectible means associated with each of said plurality of puzzle blocks;
- (g) at least one second detection means associated with said platform and adapted for sensing said at least one second detectible means, and providing a second output signal that is representative of each of said plurality of puzzle blocks;
- (h) means for receiving said first output signal and said second output signal and activating said at least one sound producing means to produce a first audible sound associated with said visual representation;
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- (i) wherein said at least one first detection means and said at least one second detection means are incorporated on said surface of said platform and said first and second output signals provide an indication to a user that each of said blocks is correctly arranged on said platform.
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