보이스 퍼즐 장치

... 본 발명의 실시 형태는 복수개의 퍼즐 유닛이 배치될 수 있는 퍼즐 상판; 상기 퍼즐 상판의 하부면에 접하여 위치하여, 상기 퍼즐 유닛의 퍼즐 배치 상태를 감지하는 감지 센서가 구비된 퍼즐 하판; 음악 데이터 및 음성 데이터를 포함한 복수개의 음원 데이터가 식별정보별로 할당되어 저장된 오디오 메모리; 음원 데이터를 아날로그 형태로 출력하는 스피커; 퍼즐 배치 상태에 따라 음원 데이터의 식별정보가 할당되어 저장된 식별정보 메모리; 및 상기 감지 센서로부터 감지된 퍼즐 배치 상태에 따라서 상기 식별정보 메모리에서 식별정보를 추출하여, 추출한 식별정보에 할당된 음원 데이터를 추출하여 상기 스피커를 통해 출력하는 제어모듈;을 포함할 수 있다.

APPARATUS FOR VOICE PUZZLE

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for a voice puzzle comprises: a puzzle upper plate where a plurality of puzzle units is able to be disposed; a puzzle lower plate located adjacent to a lower portion surface of the puzzle upper plate, including a detection sensor detecting a puzzle arrangement state of the puzzle unit; an audio memory storing a plurality of sound data including music data and voice data wherein the sound data is assigned by identification information; a speaker to output the sound data in an analog shape; an identification information memory storing identification information of the sound data wherein the identification information of the sound data is assigned in accordance with the puzzle arrangement state; and a control module to extract identification information from the identification information memory in accordance with the puzzle arrangement state detected from the detection sensor, extracting sound data assigned to the extracted ...

Complete inner and outer jigsaw puzzle

A jigsaw puzzle is provided with a plurality of inner puzzle pieces defining a complete inner jigsaw puzzle depicting a preselected object, and a plurality of outer puzzle pieces defining a complete outer jigsaw puzzle depicting a frame around an opening having the shape of the preselected object.

Adjustable electronic game piece

An electronic game piece is illustrated and described. The electronic game piece can include a light, a proximity sensor, and a proximity-sensor target. Activation of the proximity sensor can cause the light to illuminate. The electronic game piece can be configured to light up when arranged with other electronic game pieces. The proximity sensor, for example, can be configured to be activated by a proximity-sensor target substantially identical to the proximity-sensor target of the electronic game piece, but separate from the electronic game piece. In some versions of the electronic game piece illustrated and described, the proximity-sensor target is magnetic and the proximity sensor can be activated by a magnetic field. Separate electronic game pieces can be capable of interlocking, such as interlocking when a top major surface of one electronic game piece is adjacent to a bottom major surface of another electronic game piece.

Puzzle toy

A puzzle toy including: a piece set containing a plurality of component pieces; and a main body for accommodating the piece set therein, wherein each of the plurality of component pieces has a rear surface on which a plurality of lattices is formed, and the main body includes: light-emitting devices, which are arranged to correspond to the respective lattices and emit light towards the lattices, and light-receiving devices for detecting light reflected from the lattices; a signal analyzer for determining colors of the lattices by signals detected by the light-receiving devices and generating output signals for the lattices; a feedback call unit for analyzing the output signals for the lattices, recognizing the lattice arrangement of the piece set, and determining the assembly success/failure of the piece set and a type of the piece set; and a feedback processing unit for outputting information regarding the assembled piece set.

PUZZLE SYSTEM CAPABLE OF COOPERATING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE

The present invention relates to a puzzle system capable of cooperating with an external device. More specifically, it relates to a puzzle system capable of cooperating with an external device, whereby a user's continuous interest can be stimulated by automatically detecting a type of puzzle that includes a plurality of puzzle pieces, and expressing various implementation operations corresponding to the puzzle when the puzzle is completed. To this end, the present invention includes: a puzzle device for transmitting a detection signal by detecting the completion of placement of a plurality of puzzle pieces forming a puzzle; and an implementation device operating in response to the signal transmitted from the puzzle device, wherein the puzzle device includes: a frame having a placement face on which the plurality of puzzle pieces is placed; a detection module for detecting the completion of placement of the puzzle pieces; and a main communication module for transmitting a signal detected at the detection module. 1. A puzzle system capable of cooperating with an external device , the puzzle system which is characterized in that it comprises:{'b': 100', '160', '170, 'a puzzle device () transmitting a detection signal by detecting completion of placement of a plurality of puzzle pieces (, ) that form a puzzle; and'}{'b': 200', '100, 'an implementation device () operating in response to the signal transmitted from the puzzle device ().'}2100. The puzzle system of claim 1 , wherein the puzzle device () includes:{'b': 110', '112', '160', '170, 'a frame () having a placement face (), on which the plurality of puzzle pieces (, ) are placed;'}{'b': 140', '150', '160', '170, 'a detection module (, ) detecting the completion of placement of the puzzle pieces (, ); and'}{'b': 120', '140', '150, 'a main communication module () transmitting a signal detected by the detection module (, ).'}3140. The puzzle system of claim 2 , wherein the detection module () includes:{'b': 142', ' ...

STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PUZZLES

A container to store a reinforced puzzle therein, the container including a top surface, a plurality of walls extending perpendicularly away from the top surface, an inner surface formed by the plurality of walls, such that the inner surface is a surface on a side of the container opposite from the top surface, and a lip disposed around an edge of the plurality of walls to extend perpendicularly therefrom and inwardly toward a center of the container. 1. A container to store a reinforced puzzle therein , the container comprising:a top surface;a plurality of walls extending perpendicularly away from the top surface, such that at least one of the plurality of walls has a first height at a first end and a second height at a second end, such that the first height is greater than the second height;an inner surface formed by the plurality of walls, such that the inner surface is a surface on a side of the container opposite from the top surface; anda lip disposed around an edge of the plurality of walls to extend perpendicularly therefrom and inwardly toward a center of the container.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the container is constructed from at least one of rubber claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , latex claim 1 , and a flexible material that provides elasticity.3. The container of claim 1 , wherein the container is flexible and deformable to allow the completed reinforced puzzle to enter between the plurality of walls.4. The container of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of corners each disposed between a meeting point of two of the plurality of walls and the top surface.5. The container of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of corners are rounded. The present general inventive concept relates generally to a storage container, and specifically, to a storage container for puzzles.Jigsaw puzzles and children's puzzles that have backboards are great sources of fun for people of all ages, but ironically, what can make puzzles so magical can also be their biggest ...

PUZZLE GAME HAVING ASSOCIATED INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL IMAGES

A puzzle game, such as a puzzle game adapted for use by small children, is described. In some example embodiments, the puzzle game may include two or more puzzle pieces, the puzzle pieces each having an image located on a top surface of the puzzle piece that depicts an external portion of an object, and a base having two or more puzzle piece reception areas corresponding to the two or more puzzle pieces, the puzzle piece reception areas each including an image located on an internal surface of the puzzle piece reception area that depicts an internal portion of the object. 1. A puzzle game , comprising:two or more puzzle pieces, the puzzle pieces each having an image located on a top surface of the puzzle piece that depicts an external portion of an object; anda base having two or more puzzle piece reception areas corresponding to the two or more puzzle pieces, the puzzle piece reception areas each including an image located on an internal surface of the puzzle piece reception area that depicts an internal portion of the object.2. The puzzle game of claim 1 , wherein the images of the two or more puzzle pieces form a complete image of the object when the two or more puzzle pieces are placed at matching puzzle piece reception areas of the base; and wherein the puzzle piece reception areas of the base are located on the base such that the two or more puzzle pieces form a complete shape of the object when the two or more puzzle pieces are placed at the matching puzzle piece reception areas of the base.3. The puzzle game of claim 1 , wherein the images of the two or more puzzle pieces form a complete image of the object when the two or more puzzle pieces are placed at matching puzzle piece reception areas of the base.4. The puzzle game of claim 1 , wherein the puzzle piece reception areas of the base are located on the base such that the two or more puzzle pieces form a complete shape of the object when the two or more puzzle pieces are placed at matching puzzle piece ...

Puzzle with Attachable and Releasable Pieces

The puzzle with attachable and releasable pieces includes shaped puzzle pieces and a two-part base, which includes a front base section and a back baseplate. The puzzle pieces have rear-facing engaging mechanisms that are attachable to forward-facing male studs carried by the back baseplate. The puzzle pieces each have a particular outer shape determining placement. The puzzle may be stored with the puzzle pieces engaged to the back baseplate, but may be later released for repeat play by using a provided puzzle release mechanism. 1. A puzzle unit , comprising: a back baseplate having a front surface and a back surface with multiple baseplate male studs protruding forwardly from said front surface; and', 'a front base section attached via complementary front-to-back attachment mechanisms to said back baseplate; said front base section comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, and an outer frame supporting an interior flat perforated section having multiple perforations defined by perforation edges; wherein the positioning of said multiple perforations has a correspondence to the positioning of said multiple baseplate male studs; wherein said outer frame comprises side flanges having lever-accommodating openings on two opposing lateral sides;, 'a two-part base comprisinga template comprising a flat sheet of material having upper and opposing lower broad flat surfaces extending laterally to opposing perimeter lateral sides and extending longitudinally to opposing perimeter longitudinal sides; wherein said template further comprises at least one puzzle piece-receiving hole edge extending through said flat sheet of material to define a puzzle piece-receiving hole; wherein said puzzle piece-receiving hole edge has a particular shape;at least one puzzle piece having an outer shape that corresponds to said particular shape of said puzzle piece-receiving hole edge; wherein said at least one puzzle piece has at least one rear-facing engaging mechanism configured to ...

Studded Jigsaw Puzzle with Pry Tool

The jigsaw puzzle includes a baseplate used with attachable puzzle pieces. The baseplate has multiple upward-facing engagement mechanisms that are engaged with corresponding and complementary puzzle piece rear-facing engagement mechanisms. The rear-facing engagement mechanisms and the complementary puzzle piece rear-facing engagement mechanisms are designed so as to leave a space between the bottom of the puzzle piece and the top surface of the baseplate. Therefore, even when the puzzle piece rear-facing engagement mechanisms are engaged with the upward-facing engagement mechanisms, this space can accommodate the provided pry tool. The pry tool can be inserted in to the space to easily remove the puzzle pieces after play, storage, or display. Therefore, the puzzle can be used over and over. 1. A puzzle system , comprising:a baseplate comprising a broad, planar base foundation extending left to right between opposing lateral edges and extending top to bottom between opposing longitudinal edges and including a front surface and a back portion; said baseplate further comprising a number of upwardly-protruding male studs protruding from said front surface;a first set of coordinating puzzle pieces, each of said puzzle pieces having a front surface, opposing back portion, and shaped lateral and longitudinal edges; wherein said back portion comprises multiple puzzle piece engagement mechanisms that are complementary to said male studs and manually engageable with said male studs; wherein the height of at least some of said puzzle piece engagement mechanisms is greater than the height of any of said male studs; wherein, upon manual installation of one of said puzzle pieces onto said baseplate, the height of said multiple puzzle piece engagement mechanisms causes forces the creation of a small gap between said puzzle pieces and said front surface of said baseplate; anda pry tool having a handle with a proximal and distal end and a wedge disposed at said distal end; wherein ...

SOMATOSENSORY ELECTRONIC PUZZLE

A somatosensory electronic puzzle comprises a puzzle base and puzzle blocks. The puzzle blocks are detachably connected to the puzzle base. The puzzle base comprises a bottom plate and a frame. The frame is disposed with a control module and a storage module for storing a graphic code, and an outer surface of the frame is disposed with a function selection switch. The function selection switch is connected to an input terminal of the control module. The puzzle blocks comprise a combination of one or more light-emitting puzzle blocks, a wind generating puzzle block, a smell generating puzzle block, a rain generating puzzle block, a tree puzzle block, a lightning and thunder generating puzzle block, a person puzzle block, or an animal puzzle block. The one or more light-emitting puzzle blocks comprise a puzzle block comprising a constant color and a puzzle block comprising variable colors. 1. A somatosensory electronic puzzle , comprising:a puzzle base, and the plurality of puzzle blocks are detachably connected to the puzzle base,', 'the puzzle base comprises a bottom plate and a frame,', 'an inner side of the frame is disposed with a control module and a storage module for storing a graphic code,', 'an outer surface of the frame is disposed with a function selection switch,', 'the function selection switch is connected to an input terminal of the control module,', 'the plurality of puzzle blocks comprise a combination of one or more light-emitting puzzle blocks, a wind generating puzzle block, a smell generating puzzle block, a rain generating puzzle block, a tree puzzle block, a lightning and thunder generating puzzle block, a person puzzle block, or an animal puzzle block,', 'the one or more light-emitting puzzle blocks comprise a puzzle block comprising a constant color and a puzzle block comprising variable colors,', 'the puzzle block comprising the constant color comprises a first light emitting diode (LED) lamp,', 'the puzzle block comprising variable colors ...

Attachable and Releasable Puzzle Pieces for Attaching to a Baseplate

The disclosed puzzle piece is attachable to, and releasable from, a baseplate where the baseplate includes forwardly extending male studs. The puzzle piece has at least one rear-facing engaging mechanism that is attachable to at least one of the forward-facing male studs carried by the baseplate. The puzzle piece has a particular outer shape defined by the outer shaped wall. The provided baseplate-piece(s) unit may be stored with the puzzle pieces engaged to the baseplate, but the puzzle pieces may be later detached for repeat use. 1. A puzzle piece for connecting to a baseplate with multiple male projections , comprising:a front member forming the front portion of said puzzle piece;an outer shaped wall designating the outer shape of the puzzle piece which corresponds to a particular shape; wherein said outer shaped wall comprises a side wall and a side wall bottom edge; and wherein said side wall extends a side wall height downwardly from said top surface to said side wall bottom edge; andat least one rear-facing engaging mechanism comprising a cell wall and a cell wall edge; said cell wall extending a cell wall height downwardly from said front member to said cell wall bottom edge; wherein said cell wall height is greater than said side wall height; wherein said rear-facing engaging mechanism is configured to frictionally engage with at least one of said multiple baseplate male studs.2. The puzzle piece as recited in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when said puzzle piece is attached to said baseplate claim 1 , said side wall bottom edge is positioned above said multiple male projections.3. The puzzle piece as recited in claim 1 , wherein said cell wall comprises multiple interior ribs that frictionally engage with one of said multiple baseplate male studs.4. The puzzle piece as recited in claim 1 , wherein said cell wall comprises an inner cylinder configured to frictionally engage with one of said multiple baseplate male studs.5. The puzzle piece as recited in claim ...

JIGSAW PUZZLE

A jigsaw puzzle includes a plurality of first pieces, each having a coupling part, and a plurality of second pieces, each having a second coupling part. Each of the first pieces and second pieces is coupled with the corresponding first piece or second piece via the first coupling part and the second coupling part to form a first predetermined shape, and each of the second pieces is further coupled with the corresponding second piece via the second coupling part to form a second predetermined shape. 1. A jigsaw puzzle , comprising:a plurality of first pieces, each having a first coupling part; anda plurality of second pieces, each having a second coupling part,wherein each of the first pieces and second pieces is coupled to the corresponding first piece or second piece via the first coupling part and the second coupling part, to form a first predetermined shape,wherein each of the second pieces is coupled with the corresponding second piece via the second coupling part, to form a second predetermined shape.2. The jigsaw puzzle of claim 1 , wherein a sub-image is formed on one face of each of the first pieces and the second pieces claim 1 , and when each of the first pieces is coupled with each of the second pieces to form the first predetermined shape claim 1 , the sub-images formed on one surface of each of the first pieces and the second pieces are assembled together to form a complete picture.3. The jigsaw puzzle of claim 1 , wherein each of the first pieces and the second pieces is in a geometrical shape claim 1 , human shape claim 1 , animal shape or plant shape.4. The jigsaw puzzle of claim 1 , wherein the first predetermined shape is in a geometrical shape claim 1 , human shape claim 1 , animal shape or plant shape.5. The jigsaw puzzle of claim 1 , wherein the second predetermined shape is in a geometrical shape claim 1 , human shape claim 1 , animal shape or plant shape. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to jigsaw puzzles that can be ...

Puzzle

A puzzle includes a first piece and a second piece, the first and second pieces evidencing matching and selectively engageable profiles. A communication element is provided to the first and second pieces, the communication element enabling communication between the first and the second pieces, and an integrated power supply and load, when the first and second pieces are engaged with one another along the matching profiles.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Connector element includes an enclosure made of a generally non-magnetic material having an open face; an insulating plate with a plate aperture; a permanent magnet placed inside the enclosure, the magnet dimensions preventing egress from the enclosure through the plate aperture; a washer made of a conductive soft ferromagnetic material with a washer aperture being larger than dimensions of said permanent magnet, placed inside the enclosure. Also disclosed are transformable electronic devices, optionally including displays, toys and educational kits built using the self-actuating connector elements. 1. A transformable electronic device comprising:data and power distribution interconnect conductors;a plurality of display modules electrically coupled to the data and power distribution interconnect conductors, each of the plurality of display modules comprising one or more display screens; anda plurality of electrical connectors electrically coupled to at least one of the one or more display screens, each electrical connector comprising:an enclosure made of a generally non-magnetic material and including an insulating plate comprising a plate aperture;a permanent magnet situated inside the enclosure, the permanent magnet having a diameter that is larger than the plate aperture to prevent egress of the permanent magnet from the enclosure through the plate aperture; anda washer formed from a conductive soft ferromagnetic material comprising a washer aperture, the washer aperture being larger than the a dimension of the permanent magnet, the washer being situated proximate the insulating plate, wherein the permanent magnet and the washer are magnetically attracted so as to remain in physical contact, and wherein the washer is electrically connected to at least one conductor situated within the corresponding display module; andcircuitry situated within at least one of the plurality of display modules and communicatively coupled to the one or more display screens of each of ...

Puzzle board game

A puzzle game system, similar to a jigsaw puzzle, can be played by a single player or by multiple players. The game system has a game board having a multiplicity of game board locations. One, of multiple puzzle pieces, is placed into each game board location. In one embodiment, the game board locations combine to form the shape of a human body and the puzzle pieces represent diet choices. At the end of the game, each player is scored based on the health and wellness achieved by the selected puzzle piece. A scoring system conceals the results until the game ends. For example, scoring features may be present on the backs of the puzzle pieces, and at the end of the game, each player can turn over their game board and obtain a score based on the scoring features seen through openings in the back of the game board.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER WITH A GAME

An educational picture game is played through responses to questions provided at points in the picture game and enhances factual assimilation and retention for the user. The user selects or generates responses to progress through the game and correct responses lead to the emergence of a picture or image, i.e. providing a visual, motivating indicator of progress towards completion. Various indications can be provided to inform the user about the correctness of responses and their extent of progress towards completing the learning activity. The indications may be completion of parts of an image, audio or visual cues, suggested reference materials or other information that tends to boost learning and assist the user in assimilating and applying facts in different knowledge domains. The user may receive a reward for providing correct responses or successfully completing the picture. 1. A method for transferring knowledge to or testing knowledge of a user with a picture game , the method comprising:providing a user interface showing a plurality of locations that correspond to an image;presenting a query and a plurality of response choices associated with at least one of the locations, one of the responses being a more correct response to the query than the other responses in the plurality;receiving a response selection from the user; andproviding to the user an outcome of the response in the form of either progress towards completion of the image, or completion of the game or a lack of progress by not adding to the completion of the image.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an architecture of the game represents a picture-completion game.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the knowledge constitutes a topic or subject or other body of related factual items.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising providing suggestive information to the user related to subject matter of the query or game location or the user's response.5. The method ...

PUZZLE WITH CONDUCTIVE PATH

System and method for additional amusement, entertaining and surprising visual or audible reward provided upon completing the reconstructing of a two-dimensional or three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle. The puzzle pieces include conductive pads connected by a conductor such as a wire, a metallic strip or a conductive paint, so that upon assembling the puzzle, the pads are in contact to form a continuous conductive path. The frame or the puzzle pieces include a battery (or an AC adapter) and a visual or audible signaling device operating upon sensing the continuity of the conductive path. Each of the puzzle pieces may include three or more conductive pads, allowing for the forming two or more isolated or connected distinct conductive paths. The conductive path can further affect a time measurement and its related display for timing the puzzle solving. 1. A set for electrically connecting and mechanically attaching devices , the set comprising:first, second and third devices, each of said devices being mechanically attachable by a mechanical attachment and electrically connectable to at least one other device, wherein:said first device is connectable to a power source;said second device comprises a first electrical component;said third device comprises a second electrical component;each of said devices comprises a magnet and said devices are mechanically attachable using said magnets;the mechanical attachment of said devices effects an electrical connection between said mechanically attached devices; andupon mechanically attaching said first device to said second device, and said second device to said third device, an electrical circuit is formed such that the second electrical component is powered from the power source and controlled by the first electrical component.2. The set according to claim 1 , wherein the power source is a battery and said first device comprises said battery and a connector for connecting to the battery.3. The set according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

JIGSAW PUZZLE WORKBOARD WITH STORAGE DRAWERS

A rectangular wooden jigsaw puzzle workboard includes a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface. The panel has a perimeter edge including a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. Four drawers are mounted along width of workboard to provide unique sorting, assembly and storage system for puzzle pieces. 1. A game workboard , comprising;a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, said panel having a perimeter edge including a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge;four drawers being mounted on said lower surface, said drawers positioned such that two drawers are extendable outwardly away from first side edge; two drawers are extendable outwardly away from second side edge; anda pair of legs, each of said legs collapse downwardly from said panel; supporting said panel on a surface and in horizontal orientation with respect to the surface.2. The game workboard according to claim 1 , wherein four drawers positioned to extend outwardly away from workboard.3. The game workboard according to claim 1 , wherein two drawers positioned to extend outwardly away from first side edge.4. The game workboard according to claim 1 , wherein two drawers positioned to extend outwardly away from second side edge.5. The game workboard according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the panel is rectangular in shape.6. The game workboard according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the workboard has a length claim 1 , a width and a height claim 1 , wherein substantially claim 1 , the length is 35.5-inches and the width is 26.5-inches and the height is 3 to 4 inches; andthe drawers have a length, a width and a height, wherein, the length is 17.25-inches and the width is 11.75-inches and the height is 1-inch; andthe drawers hold 1500 game pieces.7. The game workboard according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the workboard has a length, a width, wherein substantially, the length is 30-inches and the width is 22-inches and the height ...

Jigsaw puzzle workboard with storage drawers

A rectangular wooden jigsaw puzzle workboard includes a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface. The panel has a perimeter edge including a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. Four drawers are mounted along width of workboard to provide unique sorting, assembly and storage system for puzzle pieces.

CHOCOLATE-BASED MATERIAL PUZZLES

A puzzle of chocolate-based material puzzle pieces is formed by providing a transfer sheet having a design of food-grade material on a first side of the transfer sheet and providing a puzzle piece template having passages shaped as pieces of the puzzle. The puzzle piece template is arranged on top of the first side of the transfer sheet. The passages of the puzzle piece template are filled with a chocolate-based material. After crystallization, the chocolate-based material in the passages of the puzzle piece template form the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces of the puzzle. The chocolate-based material puzzle pieces are removed from the template. 1. A method for creating a puzzle comprised of chocolate-based material puzzle pieces , the method comprising:providing a transfer sheet having a design of food-grade material on a first side of the transfer sheet;providing a puzzle piece template having passages shaped as pieces of the puzzle;arranging the puzzle piece template on top of the first side of the transfer sheet;filling the passages of the puzzle piece template with a chocolate-based material, wherein, after crystallization, the chocolate-based material in the passages of the puzzle piece template form the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces of the puzzle; andremoving the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces from the template.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:arranging the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces relative to each other to form the puzzle; andpackaging the puzzle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:packaging the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces, wherein the packaged chocolate-based material puzzle pieces are not formed into the puzzle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein after the passages of the puzzle piece template are filled with the chocolate-based material claim 1 , the method further comprising:scraping excess chocolate-based material from a side of the template opposite to a side of the template that is ...

JIGSAW PUZZLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

To provide a jigsaw puzzle that is manufactured easily and conveniently in a short time and allows reduction in production costs, and a method of manufacturing the same. A jigsaw puzzle obtained by stamping out a laminated sheet of a plurality of synthetic resin sheets with a stamping blade to be divided into a plurality of small pieces, wherein the laminated sheet is formed of: a soft sheet of a soft synthetic resin having a sheet shape formed by extrusion moulding; and a hard sheet of a synthetic resin that is harder than the soft sheet and is bonded to the soft sheet. 1. (canceled)21110100110. A jigsaw puzzle () obtained by producing a base sheet () by cutting , into a predetermined shape , a laminated sheet () of a plurality of synthetic resin sheets and stamping out the base sheet () with a stamping blade to be divided into a plurality of small pieces , wherein{'b': '100', 'the laminated sheet () is formed of{'b': '102', 'a soft sheet () of a soft synthetic resin having a sheet shape formed by extrusion moulding; and'}{'b': 101', '103', '102, 'a hard sheet (, ) of a synthetic resin that is harder than the soft sheet and is bonded to the soft sheet (), and wherein'}{'b': 100', '102', '101', '103, 'the laminated sheet () is obtained by applying pressure to the soft sheet () in an uncured state before complete curing after the extrusion moulding and the hard sheet (, ) in order to bond the sheets together.'}3. The jigsaw puzzle according to claim 2 , wherein{'b': 101', '103, 'the hard sheet (, ) is formed of{'b': '101', 'a first hard sheet () that is bonded to one face of the soft sheet; and'}{'b': '103', 'a second hard sheet () that is bonded to the other face of the soft sheet.'}4. The jigsaw puzzle according to claim 3 , wherein{'b': 102', '101', '103, 'at least one member selected from the soft sheet (), the first hard sheet () and the second hard sheet () is a transparent or semi-transparent member allowing the passage of light.'}5. The jigsaw puzzle ...

Puzzle Storage Apparatus

A puzzle storage apparatus configured to retain a jigsaw puzzle in a partially complete or fully completed state. The puzzle storage apparatus is dimensioned to fit under furniture, such as a couch or bed, for easy out of sight puzzle storage and protection. The puzzle storage apparatus comprises a board tray and a rolling component. The board tray is designed to allow a user to construct a jigsaw puzzle on a top surface of the board tray. The rolling component allows the user to easily roll the board tray with the partially or fully completed jigsaw puzzle under the furniture when the user is not working on the puzzle. 1. A puzzle storage apparatus comprising:a board tray comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and a perimeter wall comprising a front wall, a back wall, and a pair of side walls;a rolling component attached to the bottom surface of the board tray configured to allow the puzzle storage apparatus to roll in any direction; andwherein the board tray is twenty inches or less in depth between the front and back walls.2. The puzzle storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the board tray is a non-slip surface.3. The puzzle storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the puzzle storage apparatus is two inches or less in height.4. The puzzle storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the board tray further comprises a lip extending upward along the perimeter.5. The puzzle storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the board tray further comprises at least one handle attached to the perimeter wall.6. The puzzle storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rolling component comprises a plurality of casters.7. The puzzle storage apparatus of claim 6 , wherein each castor comprises a brake.8. The puzzle storage apparatus of claim 6 , wherein each castor folds inward.9. The puzzle storage apparatus of claim 6 , wherein each castor is mechanically or adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the board tray.10. The puzzle storage apparatus of further ...

BOARD FOR USE AS A BOOK PAGE OR PUZZLE WITH MOVING COMPONENT THAT ALTERS AN ILLUSTRATION AND EXPOSES A SENSOR TO ACTIVATE A CORRESPONDING SOUND

Described is a board that is operable as a children's book or puzzle with parts that move, slide or turn on one lateral plane to physically change an illustration or part of the item and, as they slide or turn, activate a noise related to the illustration. The board includes a generally planar top illustrative layer. A bottom base layer is attached with the top illustrative layer. The bottom base layer includes a sensor (e.g., light or touch sensor) and sound generation components for generating a sound based upon actuation of the sensor. A moving component is movably connected with the bottom base layer. Finally, the sensor is connected with the bottom base layer and positioned such that moving the moving component from a first position to a second position exposes the sensor to cause the sound generation components to generate a sound. 1. A board for use as a book page or puzzle with a moving action piece , comprising:a generally planar top illustrative layer;a bottom base layer attached with the top illustrative layer, the bottom base layer having a sensor and sound generation components for generating a sound based upon actuation of the sensor;a moving component movably connected with the bottom base layer; andwherein the sensor is connected with the bottom base layer and positioned such that moving the moving component from a first position to a second position exposes the sensor to allow for activation of the sound generation components.2. The board as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a sensor selected from a group consisting of a touch sensor and a light sensor.3. The board as set forth in claim 2 , wherein moving the moving component from the first to second position alters an illustration as viewable by a user and claim 2 , in doing so claim 2 , exposes the sensor.4. The board as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the moving component is movably connected in a lateral plane between the top illustrative layer and the bottom base layer such that at ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Connector element includes an enclosure made of a generally non-magnetic material having an open face; an insulating plate with a plate aperture; a permanent magnet placed inside the enclosure, the magnet dimensions preventing egress from the enclosure through the plate aperture; a washer made of a conductive soft ferromagnetic material with a washer aperture being larger than dimensions of said permanent magnet, placed inside the enclosure. Also disclosed are transformable electronic devices, optionally including displays, toys and educational kits built using the self-actuating connector elements. 1. A transformable electronic display device , comprising: a core vertex immediately adjacent said ball joint, said core vertex truncated to form an electrical connection to said ball joint;', 'at least one display screen to form a plurality of display screens covering said transformable electronic display device for displaying preprogrammed images;, 'a ball joint, providing a data and power distribution bus; a plurality of cubelets, each of said plurality of cubelets comprises'}at least one microprocessor in communication with said plurality of display screens, said at least one microprocessor contained within at least one of said plurality of cubelets and programmed to control the display of images on said plurality of display screens, an enclosure made of a generally non-magnetic material, said enclosure having an open face;', 'an insulating plate comprising a plate aperture, said plate aperture being of circular shape, said insulating plate attached to the open face of said enclosure;', 'a permanent magnet placed inside said enclosure, said permanent magnet being of spherical shape and having the diameter larger than the diameter of said plate aperture;', 'a washer made of a conductive soft ferromagnetic material comprising a washer aperture being of circular shape, the diameter of said washer aperture larger than the diameter of said permanent magnet, placed inside ...

Board for use as a book page or puzzle with moving component that alters an illustration and exposes a sensor to activate a corresponding sound

Described is a board that is operable as a children's book or puzzle with parts that move, slide or turn on one lateral plane to physically change an illustration or part of the item and, as they slide or turn, activate a noise related to the illustration. The board includes a generally planar top illustrative layer. A bottom base layer is attached with the top illustrative layer. The bottom base layer includes a light sensor and sound generation components for generating a sound based upon actuation of the light sensor. A moving component is movably connected with the bottom base layer. Finally, the light sensor is connected with the bottom base layer and positioned such that moving the moving component from a first position to a second position exposes the light sensor to cause the sound generation components to generate a sound.

System and Method for Using Interconnecting Blocks as Input and Output for Electronic Devices

A minimum of one Master Block and one or more Activity Blocks connected (via “wireless or wired transmission”) to a System (the “electronic device”) for a digital and non-digital game, experience, or other engaging activity. Master Blocks can communicate with a System, and can connect to many Activity Blocks. Activity Blocks can communicate with Master Blocks. Furthermore, when multiple Activity Blocks are connected to a single Master Block, they create physical relationships between each other that the Master Block can detect and process and/or relay to the System as a form of input for whatever process the System is running. A user can interact with the System by manipulating the relationships between Activity Blocks and the Master Block.

Studded Jigsaw Puzzle

The jigsaw puzzle includes a baseplate used with attachable puzzle pieces. The baseplate has multiple upward-facing engagement mechanisms that are engaged with corresponding and complementary puzzle piece rear-facing engagement mechanisms. The rear-facing engagement mechanisms and the complementary puzzle piece rear-facing engagement mechanisms are designed so as to leave an access space between the bottom of the puzzle piece and the top surface of the baseplate to facilitate removal of the puzzle pieces. A prying object (pry tool, user's fingertip, toy, or the like) can be inserted in to the access space to easily remove the puzzle pieces after play, storage, or display. 1. A method of using a toy comprising:obtaining a first baseplate comprising a front surface and male studs protruding from said front surface;obtaining multiple coordinating puzzle pieces; wherein each of said multiple coordinating puzzle pieces comprises shaped outer edges and a back portion configured with multiple downwardly-protruding puzzle piece engagement mechanisms; wherein each of said multiple downwardly-protruding puzzle piece engagement mechanism is frictionally engaged with at least one of said upwardly-protruding male studs;fastening a first one of said multiple coordinating puzzle pieces onto said first baseplate by engaging at least one of said multiple downwardly-protruding puzzle piece engagement mechanisms with at least one of said upwardly-protruding male studs; wherein said fastening creates a first access gap between at least a portion of said puzzle piece back portion and at least a portion of said first baseplate; andinserting a pry object into said first access gap with a portion of said pry object positioned below a portion of said puzzle piece back portion and acting as a lever on said puzzle piece back portion to pry said at least one downwardly-protruding puzzle piece engagement mechanisms off said at least one upwardly-protruding male stud.2. The method of using a toy ...

PACKAGE CONVERTIBLE INTO A FRAME

The invention relates to a package () convertible into a frame, comprising: a flat rectangular support plate () having a front surface () and a rear surface (), a rectangular frame element () having an outer wall () arranged at its outer circumference with a lower and an upper edge () and an upper wall () of the frame element () adjoining with the upper edge () on the inside of the frame element (), and a rectangular lid element (). The support plate (), the frame element () and the lid element () are formed and arrangeable with respect to each other in such a way that in the package state the support plate () can be circumferentially gripped by at least the lower edge () of the outer wall () of the frame element (). On the upper wall () of the frame element () parallel to the support plate () the lid element () is arranged so that a package in parallelepiped shape is created, wherein the support plate () and at least the lid element () form the top and the bottom side of the package (), and the outer wall () of the frame element () forms the side walls of the package. In the frame state the frame element () is arranged on the front surface () of the support plate () along its circumference, and the lid element () is arranged either on the rear surface () of the support plate () or between the front surface () of the support plate () and the frame element (). 110. Package () convertible into a frame , comprising:{'b': 11', '70', '72, 'a flat rectangular support plate () comprising a front surface () and a rear surface (),'}{'b': 19', '40', '43', '44', '42', '19', '44', '19, 'a rectangular frame element () comprising an outer wall () arranged at its outer circumference with a lower and an upper edge (, ) and an upper wall () of the frame element () adjoining with the upper edge () on the inside of the frame element (), and'}{'b': '60', 'a rectangular lid element (),'}{'b': 11', '19', '60, 'characterised in that the support plate (), the frame element () and the lid ...

PRINT BOARD CAPABLE OF BEING SEPARATED INTO PIECES AFTER PRINTING THEREON

A print board capable of being printed on and then separated into one or more pieces. The print board includes a main layer, a printable layer secured to a first side of the main layer and a pressure sensitive layer secured to a second side of the main layer. The print board is kiss cut through the printable layer, the main layer and a releasable portion of the pressure sensitive layer to form the one or more pieces. A base layer of the pressure sensitive layer holds the one or more pieces together so that personalized projects may be printed thereon. The personalized projects are printed on the printable layer and then the base layer of the pressure sensitive layer is removed. After the base layer is removed the print board is broken into the one or more pieces. 1. A print board capable of being printed on and then separated into one or more pieces , the print board comprising:a main layer;a printable layer secured to a first side of the main layer;a pressure sensitive layer secured to a second side of the main layer, wherein the print board is kiss cut through the printable layer, the main layer and partially through the pressure sensitive layer to form the one or more pieces.2. The print board of claim 1 , wherein a personalized project is printed on the printable layer.3. The print board of claim 2 , wherein the personalized project is a picture.4. The print board of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensitive layer is removed after printing.5. The print board of claim 4 , wherein the print board is broken into the one or more pieces subsequent to the removal of the pressure sensitive material that was holding the one or more pieces together.6. The print board of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pieces includes a main surface and disposable edges to form a borderless poster7. The print board of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pieces are individual pieces each having a personalized project printed thereon.8. The print board of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ...

APPARATUS FOR COMBINING COGNITIVE REASONING AND PHYSICAL MOVEMENT

An apparatus for combining cognitive reasoning and physical movement includes a plurality of modular elements, receiving elements, inserts, and instructions. The plurality of modular elements are adjoined together defining a body having an upper, first side and an opposing bottom, second side. The receiving elements are disposed on at least a first side of each modular element and are configured to hold the inserts. The inserts are removable and interchangeable and include indicia. The instructions are for using the apparatus to combine cognitive reasoning and physical movement. 1. An apparatus for combining cognitive reasoning and physical movement comprising:a plurality of modular elements adjoined together defining a body having an upper, first side and an opposing bottom, second side, wherein each of the plurality of modular elements comprise a plurality of interlocking elements configured to mate with the interlocking elements of adjacent modular elements;a receiving element is disposed on at least the first side of at least some of the modular elements, wherein each receiving element is configured for holding an interchangeable and removable insert so that a first side of each insert is visible from the first side of the receiving body;a plurality of removable and interchangeable inserts, wherein each removable and interchangeable insert has indicia on at least a first side of the insert; andinstructions for using the apparatus to combine cognitive reasoning and physical movement.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interlocking elements are tongue and groove attachments.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the receiving body is a substantially planar body or a planar body.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body is a mat.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each receiving element is a recess for receiving the insert.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein each recess is oriented in the same direction claim 5 , or the recesses are oriented in ...

Snap Button and a Method of Use

A button assembly includes a back member, a socket or a stud secured with an eyelet or a rivet to the back member and a shell crimped onto the back member. Indicia may be disposed on the exterior surface of the shell. The button assemblies, each with a unique image, can be used to form a puzzle or provide a method of personal expression or a method of communication. 1. A button assembly comprising:a back member including a base portion having a first aperture formed through a thickness thereof, a peripheral wall and a first peripheral flange extending from a distal edge of said peripheral wall and tapering outwardly;one of a socket and a stud having a surface thereof in a direct abutting engagement with an interior surface of said back member and a second aperture formed through said surface in an alignment with said aperture formed through said thickness of said base portion;a fastener passed through said first and second apertures so as to secure said one of socket and stud to said base portion; anda shell having a convex partially spherical shape with a second peripheral flange being tapered inwardly, wherein an interior surface of said second peripheral flange abuts an exterior surface of said first peripheral flange.2. The button assembly of claim 1 , wherein a distal edge of said second peripheral flange is spaced from said distal edge of said peripheral wall and tapering outwardly.3. The button assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an image disposed on an exterior surface of said shell.4. The button assembly of claim 3 , wherein said image is being directly adhered to an exterior surface of said shell.5. The button assembly of claim 3 , further including a clear protective member covering said image.6. The button assembly of claim 3 , wherein said image is only one of a symbol and a graphic element and excludes text.7. The button assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a substrate having an opposite one of said socket and said stud claim 3 , whereby said ...

Process for creating multiple-in-one jigsaw puzzles and for creating artwork from single images

In a method for taking an image or a portion of an image and replicating the image within an array, the images within the array are manipulated, such as by rotating or flipping the images or creating mirror-images of the original image or portion of the image, to create symmetrical images which relate to the original image but have a different appearance. Such modified images can be used in creating jigsaw puzzles, fabric designs, clothing patterns and the like.

Puzzle with conductive path

System and method for additional amusement, entertaining and surprising visual or audible reward provided upon completing the reconstructing of a two-dimensional or three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle. The puzzle pieces include conductive pads connected by a conductor such as a wire, a metallic strip or a conductive paint, so that upon assembling the puzzle, the pads are in contact to form a continuous conductive path. The frame or the puzzle pieces include a battery (or an AC adapter) and a visual or audible signaling device operating upon sensing the continuity of the conductive path. Each of the puzzle pieces may include three or more conductive pads, allowing for the forming two or more isolated or connected distinct conductive paths. The conductive path can further affect a time measurement and its related display for timing the puzzle solving.

Snap button and a method of use

A button assembly includes a back member, a socket or a stud secured with an eyelet or a rivet to the back member and a shell crimped onto the back member. Indicia may be disposed on the exterior surface of the shell. The button assemblies, each with a unique image, can be used to form a puzzle or provide a method of personal expression or a method of communication.

BUILDING BLOCK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

A figure for attaching to a building block includes a body; and a base attached to the body at a first end of the base, the base has a cavity disposed within a second end of the base to slidingly attach to one or more connectors of the building block; the figure is detachably mounted on the building block. 1. A building block system comprising: a first body forming four sides and a first cavity disposed therein; and', 'a first plurality of connectors integral with and protruding from a first top surface of the first body;, 'a first block having a second body forming four sides and a second cavity disposed therein; and', 'a second plurality of connectors integral with and protruding from the second top surface of the second body;, 'a second block havingwherein both the first block and the second block are composed of a wood material;wherein the first plurality of connectors are configured to engage and lock with the second cavity; andwherein the first block and the second block form a side surface configured for writing thereon.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising: a third body forming four sides; and', 'a third plurality of connectors integral with and protruding from a third top surface of the third body;, 'a third block havingwherein the third block is composed of a wood material;wherein the third plurality of connectors are configured to engage and lock with the first cavity; andwherein the first block, the second block, and the third block form the side surface configured for writing thereon.3. The system of claim 3 , wherein the third body forms a solid structure devoid of a cavity.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first block and the second block are composed of a cherry wood.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a height of the first cavity is less than a thickness of the first top surface.6. A puzzle claim 1 , comprising: a first body forming four sides and a first cavity disposed therein; and', 'a first plurality of connectors integral with and ...

Puzzle with Attachable and Releasable Pieces

The puzzle with attachable and releasable pieces includes shaped puzzle pieces and a two-part base, which includes a front base section and a back baseplate. The puzzle pieces have rear-facing engaging mechanisms that are attachable to forward-facing male studs carried by the back baseplate. The puzzle pieces each have a particular outer shape determining placement. The puzzle may be stored with the puzzle pieces engaged to the back baseplate, but the puzzle pieces may be later released for repeat play by using a provided puzzle release mechanism. 1. A puzzle unit , comprising: [ a front surface;', 'a back surface; and', 'multiple baseplate male studs protruding forwardly from said front surface; and, 'a back baseplate comprising, at least one puzzle piece-receiving hole defined by a puzzle piece-receiving hole edge forming a particular shape;', 'a lip projecting inwardly from each of said at least one puzzle piece-receiving hole; and', 'an outer frame comprising side flanges having lever-accommodating openings on two opposing lateral sides; and, 'a front base section comprising], 'a two-part base comprisingtwo opposing puzzle releasing mechanisms, each of said puzzle releasing mechanisms function as a lever and comprise an inner engagement portion configured to engage with said front base section and an outer handle portion sized to fit into one of said lever-accommodating openings; andat least one puzzle piece having an outer shape that corresponds to said particular shape; wherein said at least one puzzle piece comprises at least one rear-facing engaging mechanism configured to engage with at least one of said multiple baseplate male studs.2. The puzzle unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein:said back baseplate further comprises multiple back baseplate front-to-back attachment mechanisms disposed on said front surface; andsaid front base section further comprises multiple front base front-to-back attachment mechanisms; wherein said front base front-to-back ...

Studded Jigsaw Puzzle

The jigsaw puzzle includes a baseplate used with attachable puzzle pieces. The baseplate has multiple upward-facing engagement mechanisms that are engaged with corresponding and complementary puzzle piece rear-facing engagement mechanisms. The rear-facing engagement mechanisms and the complementary puzzle piece rear-facing engagement mechanisms are designed so as to leave a space between the bottom of the puzzle piece and the top surface of the baseplate to facilitate removal of the puzzle pieces. An optional pry tool can be inserted in to the space to easily remove the puzzle pieces after play, storage, or display. An optional hanger/joiner can be utilized to hang the completed puzzle vertically and/or to join two baseplates to create increased play opportunities. 1. A puzzle system comprising:a baseplate comprising a broad, planar base foundation extending left to right between opposing lateral edges and extending top to bottom between opposing longitudinal edges and including a front surface and a back portion; said baseplate further comprising multiple rear connecting members disposed on said back portion; and said baseplate further comprising a number of upwardly-protruding male studs protruding from said front surface;a first set of coordinating puzzle pieces, each of said puzzle pieces having a front surface, opposing back portion, and shaped outer edges; wherein said back portion comprises at least one puzzle piece engagement mechanism that is complementary to said male studs and manually engageable with at least one of said male studs; wherein the height of said at least one puzzle piece engagement mechanism is greater than the height of said male studs; wherein, upon manual installation of one of said puzzle pieces onto said baseplate, the height of said at least one puzzle piece engagement mechanism causes the creation of a small gap between said puzzle pieces and said front surface of said baseplate; anda hanger/joiner comprising a back wall having ...

PUZZLE SYSTEM INTERWORKING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a puzzle system interworking with an external device and, more specifically, to a puzzle system interworking with an external device, which outputs an event corresponding to a puzzle to arouse interest of a user when the user completes the puzzle, and also outputs an event corresponding to an image forming the puzzle to increases interest when the user clicks on the image, so that the puzzle system can used as a learning tool as well as a game tool. 1. A puzzle system interworking with an external device , the puzzle system comprising:a puzzle device comprising a plurality of puzzle pieces forming a puzzle and a frame on which the puzzle pieces are placed; andan external device connected to the puzzle device through communication.2. The puzzle system of claim 1 , wherein the puzzle device comprises a sensing module configured to detect completion of a placement of the puzzle pieces claim 1 , and when the sensing module detects the completion of the placement of the puzzle pieces claim 1 , the sensing module transmits a signal relating to a type of puzzle along with a completion detection signal to the external device.3. The puzzle system of claim 2 , wherein when the external device receives the completion detection signal from the puzzle device claim 2 , the external device outputs an event corresponding to the puzzle.4. The puzzle system of claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises a plurality of cells on which the puzzle pieces are placed claim 2 , and the cells are provided with switches.5. The puzzle system of claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , when the switch is operated claim 4 , the puzzle device transmits a control signal corresponding to the operated switch to the external device according to the type of puzzle.6. The puzzle system of claim 5 , wherein the external device outputs an event corresponding to the control signal received from the puzzle device.7. The puzzle system of claim 5 , wherein the puzzle device is provided with a ...

PUZZLE SET

A puzzle set with a plurality of puzzle pieces is provided. Each puzzle piece has at least four puzzle piece sections. The puzzle piece sections comprise a shape that is square, hexagonal, octagonal, circular or any geometric shape. Also, the plurality of the puzzle pieces comprises different geometric shapes such as I-shaped, T-shaped, L-shaped, O-shaped, S-shaped, J-shaped, and Z-shaped. The plurality of the puzzle pieces are arranged against, connected to each other, or stack on each other to shape the pattern of the puzzle pattern and complete the puzzle. 1. A puzzle set , comprising:a plurality of puzzle pieces, each puzzle piece comprising a plurality of puzzle piece sections; and 'wherein the plurality of puzzle pieces mate with each other in an interconnected or stacked arrangement to form a completed puzzle.', 'a puzzle frame for placing the plurality of puzzle pieces;'}2. The puzzle set of claim 1 , where each of the plurality of puzzle pieces comprises at least four puzzle piece sections.3. The puzzle set of claim 1 , wherein the geometry of the puzzle piece comprises an I-shape claim 1 , T-shape claim 1 , L-shape claim 1 , J-shape claim 1 , O-shape claim 1 , Z-shape claim 1 , or S-shape.4. The puzzle set of claim 1 , wherein the geometry of the puzzle piece comprises an I-shape claim 1 , T-shape claim 1 , L-shape claim 1 , J-shape claim 1 , O-shape claim 1 , Z-shape claim 1 , or S-shape claim 1 , or a combination of shapes.5. The puzzle set of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the puzzle piece has at least one color.6. The puzzle set of claim 1 , where each puzzle piece section is hollow but separated from other puzzle piece sections.7. The puzzle set of claim 1 , wherein the puzzle piece section is hollow.8. The puzzle set of claim 1 , wherein the puzzle piece further comprises a receiving means on a top surface for attaching with a stacked puzzle piece.9. The puzzle set of claim 1 , wherein the puzzle piece comprises a shaped receiving means on a ...

Puzzle Kit and Method of Playing a Puzzle Game

Provided is a puzzle kit and related method comprising a plurality of puzzle pieces configured for assembly to form a first image, the first image comprising a revealable region, the revealable region configured to reveal a second image when modified, the second image comprising an indicia, and an information source configured to provide information or instruction corresponding to the indicia revealed in the second image. Also provided is a puzzle kit and related method comprising a plurality of puzzle pieces configured for assembly to form a first image, the first image comprising a revealable region, the revealable region configured to reveal a second image when modified, an indicator on the revealable region, and an information source configured to provide information or instruction corresponding to the indicator found on the revealable region. 1. A puzzle kit comprising: 'the first image comprising a first aesthetic design and at least one revealable region within the first aesthetic design, the at least one revealable region configured to reveal a second image when modified,', 'a plurality of puzzle pieces configured for assembly to form a first image,'}the second image comprising a second aesthetic design and an indicia; andan information source for providing at least one of information and instruction corresponding to the indicia revealed in the second image.2. A puzzle kit according to claim 1 , wherein the information source comprises a physical sheet.3. A puzzle kit according to claim 2 , wherein the physical sheet further comprises a plurality of removable areas concealing at least one of a representation of the indicia and the information corresponding to the indicia.4. A puzzle kit according to claim 1 , wherein the information source comprises an audio player.5. A puzzle kit according to claim 4 , further comprising a plurality of revealable regions claim 4 , each revealable region configured to reveal one of a plurality of corresponding second images ...

PUZZLE CREATION AND SHARING OVER A NETWORK

A system and method are provided for generating a puzzle from media content. The method includes receiving input indicative of a selection of a media content to be converted into puzzle content, receiving input indicative of at least one edit to be applied to the puzzle content, receiving input indicative of at least one puzzle property to be applied to the puzzle content, generating the puzzle content based on the at least one edit and the at least one puzzle property, and sending the puzzle content to a recipient. The system includes a computing device having a processor and a memory configured to implement the method. 1. A method performed on at least one computing device that includes a processor and a memory , the method comprising:receiving input, via a touch screen of the at least one computing device, indicative of a selection of a media content to be converted into puzzle content;receiving input indicative of at least one edit to be applied to the puzzle content, where the at least one edit comprises generating a puzzle name;receiving input indicative of at least one puzzle property to be applied to the puzzle content, where the at least one puzzle property comprises a difficulty level;generating the puzzle content based on the at least one edit and the at least one puzzle property; andsending the puzzle content to a recipient.2. The method of claim 1 , where the generated puzzle content comprises an altered version of the media content that is partitioned into a quantity of portions according to the difficulty level and scrambled.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising presenting claim 2 , at a recipient device claim 2 , an unaltered version of the media content in response to the recipient solving the puzzle content according to the at least one puzzle property.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising receiving an indication claim 2 , at the at least one computing device claim 2 , that the generated puzzle content has been solved by the ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Connector element includes an enclosure made of a generally non-magnetic material having an open face; an insulating plate with a plate aperture; a permanent magnet placed inside the enclosure, the magnet dimensions preventing egress from the enclosure through the plate aperture; a washer made of a conductive soft ferromagnetic material with a washer aperture being larger than dimensions of said permanent magnet , placed inside the enclosure. Also disclosed are transformable electronic devices, optionally including displays, toys and educational kits built using the self-actuating connector elements. 111-. (canceled)12. A transformable electronic device comprising:a ball joint comprising data and power distribution interconnect conductors; a core vertex immediately adjacent the ball joint, the core vertex truncated to form an electrical connection to the ball joint; and', 'three display screens oriented mutually orthogonally with respect to each other and facing generally outwardly from the ball joint; and', an enclosure made of a generally non-magnetic material and including an insulating plate comprising a plate aperture of a round shape;', 'a permanent magnet of spherical shape situated inside the enclosure, the permanent magnet having a diameter that is larger than the plate aperture to prevent egress of the permanent magnet from the enclosure through the plate aperture; and', 'a washer made of a conductive soft ferromagnetic material comprising a washer aperture of a round shape, the washer aperture having a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the permanent magnet, the washer being situated inside the enclosure proximate the insulating plate, wherein the permanent magnet and the washer are magnetically attracted so as to remain in physical contact, and wherein the washer is electrically connected to at least one conductor situated within the corresponding cubelet; and, 'a plurality of electrical connectors electrically coupled to at least one of the ...

SYSTEM FOR STORING PUZZLE PIECES, SELLING UNIT OF A PUZZLE AND METHOD FOR CREATING A PUZZLE

A sales unit of a puzzle with a puzzle which comprises a plurality of puzzle pieces which together form a picture with one or more motifs, as well as a storage container for the puzzle pieces, wherein the puzzle pieces of one picture are assembled into at least two or more groups with two or more puzzle pieces respectively, irrespective of the motif or motifs, wherein the groups of puzzle pieces are arranged separately from one another in the storage container. A method for manufacturing the puzzle as well as a system for storage of a puzzle with a storage container and two or more dimensionally stable smaller storage containers can include each smaller storage container receiving a group of puzzle pieces with two or more puzzle pieces. 1. Sales unit comprising a puzzle comprising a plurality of puzzle pieces which together form a picture , as well as a storage container for the puzzle pieces , wherein the puzzle pieces of the picture can be assembled into two or more groups with two or more of the puzzle pieces respectively , wherein the groups of puzzle pieces are arranged in the storage container separately from one another , and two or more smaller storage containers which are arranged in the storage container , wherein each of the smaller storage containers receives a group of the puzzle pieces , wherein each of the smaller storage containers is designed in such a manner that through the design of the smaller storage containers and the puzzle pieces the completeness of the puzzle pieces of each group of puzzle pieces can be ascertained through the interaction of the puzzle pieces and of the smaller storage containers.2. The sales unit according to claim 1 , wherein the dimensions of the puzzle pieces of a group and the dimensions of the related smaller storage container are matched to one another in such a manner that exactly a certain number of puzzle pieces claim 1 , corresponding to the number of puzzle pieces of the group claim 1 , fits into the related ...

Three-dimensional puzzle

A three dimensional puzzle assembly 12 is formed of a plurality of puzzle pieces 18. The puzzle pieces 18 have tabs 28 that are received in recesses 30. The tabs 28 and recesses 30 have cooperating engagement features 32, 34 that prevent adjacent puzzle pieces from being displaced in a direction normal to an exterior surface of the puzzle pieces. The puzzle assembly 12 defines a guide 24 in which a lock 20 may be attached. A bayonet connector 88, 90 may be used to attach a liner 14 to the lock through a hole 52 in the puzzle assembly. A retainer 54 on the liner 14 may pass through the hole 52 and engage the lock 20.

Electrical connector

一种连接器元件包括由一种通常非磁性材料制成的一个外壳(428)，所述外壳具有一个开口面；具有一个板孔(436)的一个绝缘板(430)；放置在所述外壳内的一个永磁体(410)，所述永磁体(410)具有的尺寸防止其通过该板孔(436)离开该外壳(428)；由一种导电软铁磁材料制成的一个垫圈，一个垫圈孔大于所述永磁体(410)的尺寸，所述垫圈放置在所述外壳内。还披露了一种使用自致动式连接器元件构建的可变换电子设备、玩具和教育套件，所述可变换电子设备可选地包括显示器。

Laying mosaic

Games and puzzles

A game or puzzle including a plurality of polyomino pieces which have the ob verse sides and reverse sides marked with different markings, there being at least three markings in total on the obverse and re verse sides of the pieces. The pieces may be assembled u sing both sides into different arrays of eight by eight squares defining checkerb oard patterns for use in playing the game of chess or ch eckers. The pieces may also be assembled into a cube comprising four by four by four squares.

electrical connector

커넥터 요소는, 개방면을 갖는 대체로 비자성 재료로 제조된 인클로저(428); 플레이트 개구(436)를 갖는 절연 플레이트(430); 인클로저의 내부에 배치된 영구 자석(410)으로서, 자석(410) 치수는 플레이트 개구(436)를 통해 인클로저(428)로부터 이탈하는 것을 방지하는, 영구 자석(410); 인클로저의 내부에 배치되고, 상기 영구 자석(410)의 치수보다 더 큰 와셔 개구를 갖는 도전성 연질 강자성 재료로 제조된 와셔를 포함한다. 또한, 자체 작동식 커넥터 요소를 사용하여 형성된 디스플레이, 장난감 및 교육용 키트를 선택적으로 포함하는 변형 가능한 전자 기기가 개시된다. The connector element comprises: an enclosure 428 made of a generally non-magnetic material having an open face; an insulating plate 430 having a plate opening 436 ; a permanent magnet (410) disposed on the interior of the enclosure, the dimensions of the magnet (410) preventing escape from the enclosure (428) through the plate opening (436); and a washer made of a conductive soft ferromagnetic material disposed inside the enclosure and having a washer opening larger than the dimension of the permanent magnet 410 . Also disclosed is a deformable electronic device optionally comprising a display, a toy, and an educational kit formed using a self-actuating connector element.

Magnet puzzle

본 고안은 자석식 퍼즐에 관한 것으로 상기 퍼즐의 퍼즐판에 자석의 자성에 의해 각 퍼즐조각편이 착탈가능하게 결합 및 분리될 뿐만 아니라 상기 투명한 각 퍼즐조각편을 퍼즐판에 끼워 맞춤하여 퍼즐작업함은 물론 상기 끼워 맞춤된 투명한 각 퍼즐조각편을 통해 자석판의 표면에 그려진 문양을 보여지도록 한 것이다. The present invention relates to a magnetic puzzle, in which each puzzle piece is detachably coupled and separated by magnetism of the puzzle plate of the puzzle, as well as the puzzle pieces by fitting the transparent puzzle pieces to the puzzle plate. Each piece of transparent jigsaw pieces fitted to show the pattern drawn on the surface of the magnetic plate. 이를 위해, 본 고안은 일면에 끼움홈(12)이 형성된 퍼즐판(11)과, 상기 퍼즐판(11)의 끼움홈(12)에 끼워 맞춤되는 여러 조각의 퍼즐조각편(13)이 구비된 퍼즐(10)에 있어서, 상기 퍼즐판(11)의 끼움홈(12) 내측 바닥면에는 얇은 판형태의 금속판(30)이 결합되고, 상기의 퍼즐조각편(13)은 투명재질을 이용하여 투명하게 제작 형성함과 함께 상기 투명하게 제작 형성된 퍼즐조각편(13)의 표면에는 문양을 양각이나 음각형태 중 어느 하나의 형태로 새기며, 상기 퍼즐조각편(13)의 저면에는 상기 금속판(30)과 결합 및 분리 가능하도록 착탈됨과 함께 표면에 문양이 그려진 자석판(20)이 부착되고, 상기 퍼즐판(11)의 상부에는 퍼즐판(11)을 걸도록 하는 걸이부재가 설치된 것이다. To this end, the present invention is provided with a puzzle plate 11 having a fitting groove 12 formed on one surface thereof, and a puzzle piece 13 having several pieces of puzzle pieces 13 fitted to the fitting groove 12 of the puzzle plate 11. In (10), the metal plate 30 in the form of a thin plate is coupled to the inner bottom surface of the fitting groove 12 of the puzzle plate 11, the puzzle piece 13 is made transparent using a transparent material While forming the transparent pieces of the jigsaw piece (13) formed transparently engraved in the form of any one of the embossed or engraved form, the bottom surface of the jigsaw piece (13) can be combined and separated with the metal plate 30 Attached to and detached from the magnet plate 20 with a pattern is attached to the surface, and the upper portion of the puzzle plate 11 is provided with a hook member to hang the puzzle plate (11).

Puzzle for children

본 고안은 상기 퍼즐조각은 다각형의 판형태이며, 그 전면에 제1이미지부와 제1공간부가 형성되고, 상기 퍼즐조각의 테두리에는 복수개의 결합돌출부와 복수개의 결합삽입부가 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 하나 이상의 퍼즐조각을 포함하는 유아용퍼즐에 관해 개시한다. According to the present invention, the puzzle piece has a polygonal plate shape, and a first image part and a first space part are formed on a front surface thereof, and a plurality of coupling protrusions and a plurality of coupling inserting parts are formed on the edge of the puzzle piece. Disclosed is a baby puzzle comprising the above puzzle pieces. 이에 따라, 본 고안에 따른 유아용퍼즐의 구성에 의하면 퍼즐을 이용한 놀이과정에서 유아의 상상력과 창의력 및 논리력을 자연스럽게 향상시킬 수 있다는 효과가 있다. Accordingly, according to the configuration of the baby puzzle according to the present invention there is an effect that can naturally improve the imagination, creativity and logic of the infant in the play process using the puzzle. 유아용퍼즐, 퍼즐조각, 제1이미지부, 제1공간부 Children's puzzles, puzzle pieces, the first image part, the first space part

Contents providing apparatus using auto puzzle recognition

PURPOSE: A content providing device with automatic puzzle recognition is provided to determine the completion of a puzzle set regardless of the shapes and sizes of the puzzle blocks included in the set by recognizing the image code displayed on the blocks. CONSTITUTION: A puzzle block accepting unit(301) locates puzzle blocks and transmits light. An image sensing unit(303) captures an image on a side of a puzzle block located in the puzzle block accepting unit. A control unit(319) determines the assembly completion of a puzzle set corresponding to the puzzle block from the image. The puzzle block accepting unit includes displayed marks and the control unit determines the positions of the puzzle blocks in the accepting unit using the marks. [Reference numerals] (301) Puzzle block accepting unit; (303) Image sensing unit; (305) Infrared ray emitting unit; (307) Program storage unit; (309) Content storage unit; (311-1) First image display unit; (311-3) Second image display unit; (311-5) Audio output unit; (313) Content/program update unit; (315) Control linking unit; (317) Control command receiving unit; (319) Control unit; (AA) Emission control

assembly type teaching tool for kids

The present invention relates to an assembly-type infant/toddler teaching tool having a movable image board and a puzzle module in association with each other, including: the image board including a puzzle attachment part having a character shape and a display part; a control unit; a support; and a plurality of puzzle pieces. Accordingly, the present invention is moved and used as a teaching tool using a puzzle module for toddlers to train the toddlers regardless of a place. The training can be performed by firmly installing the image board on a floor vertically by the support, or by firmly hanging the image board on a separate blackboard or a desk so that usability and convenience are significantly improved. A guidance voice such as ″Reattach″, ″Good job″, and ″Success″ allows the toddlers to have relearning ability and a sense of accomplishment. A fairy tale, a picture, or a video related to the character shape is displayed through the display part when all the puzzle pieces are put together so as to allow the toddlers to have an aesthetic sense, and so as to expect a natural learning effect. Learning abilities for a perceptual ability, a tactile ability, and a sensory and spatial cognitive ability of the toddlers are significantly improved in a process of putting a character-shaped puzzle together as well as concentration of the toddlers.

Transparent 3-dimensional puzzle

The present invention relates to a transparent 3D puzzle. The transparent puzzle assembly according to the present invention comprises a body equipped with a stereoscopic image or a cut stereoscopic image therein, and an insertion groove; and an assembly bar assembled by being inserted into the insertion groove, and having another cut stereoscopic image forming a fixed stereoscopic image in combination with the cut stereoscopic image. The another cut stereoscopic image is able to be separated from the assembly bar. According to the present invention, multiple blocks manufactured with transparent materials are assembled to form a block assembly, and the block assembly is equipped with an image unit in a cubic shape made of dyed or opaque materials so as to enable a user to cause the interest in assembling blocks.

Double-sided puzzle with play means

본 발명은 퍼즐놀이를 하면서도 퍼즐의 주변에 배열된 놀이수단에 의하여 퍼즐과 놀이를 병행하여 놀이를 할 수 있도록 한 놀이수단이 구비된 양면퍼즐에 관한 것으로, 퍼즐판에 퍼즐틀이 부착되어 있고, 퍼즐틀 내의 수용부에 여러 개의 조각으로 분할되는 단위퍼즐이 수용되어 단위퍼즐의 조합에 의하여 퍼즐도안을 완성하게 되는 퍼즐에 있어서, 상기 단위 퍼즐은 도안 인쇄면의 이면에 보조 인쇄면이 형성되어 제1퍼즐도안과 제2퍼즐도안이 양면으로 이루어져 도안 인쇄면과 보조 인쇄면 중 어느 하나를 취사 선택하여 양면으로 조립하여 퍼즐 맞춤이 가능하도록 하고, 상기 퍼즐판의 테두리에는 놀이판을 연장형성하여 그 놀이판에 복수의 놀이퍼즐을 수용하며, 각각의 놀이퍼즐에는 표시 인쇄면의 이면에 놀이 인쇄면을 형성하여 양면으로 이루어지도록 하고, 놀이퍼즐의 이면의 놀이 인쇄면에는 게임이 가능한 도안이 인쇄되어 놀이퍼즐을 뒤집어 게임을 하면서 동시에 퍼즐 도안을 맞추는 놀이를 하고 이들을 서로 조합하여 새로운 놀이를 할 수 있도록 함으로써 한 개의 퍼즐 판으로 두 가지 이상의 놀이 기능을 수행할 수 있고, 쉽게 흥미를 잃지 않고 다양한 놀이를 통하여 재미를 배가시킬 수 있도록 한 것이다.

A Puzzle

This design is. A lower block formed to be larger than the mounting hole, and an upper block inserted into the mounting hole, the upper block being coupled to the lower block, wherein the upper block includes a plurality of square mounting holes arranged in a lattice form, At least two pixel blocks having heights different from each other, and a backboard coupled to a rear surface of the board to press and fix the pixel block, wherein the board is formed in a cross shape to distinguish four adjacent mounting holes There is provided a puzzle comprising a plurality of cross frames and a cruciform rotation frame which is rotatably stacked on the center of at least one of the cross frames and which divides the mounting holes, A plurality of pixel blocks to be combined can be combined to realize a stereoscopic pattern. Provided.

PROCESS FOR MAKING A CONFORMABLE CORE FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PRODUCTS IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS, CONFORMABLE CORE OBTAINED

L'objet de l'invention est un procédé de réalisation d'une âme conformable pour la réalisation de produits en matériaux composites, consistant à découper ladite âme pour former des éléments d'âmes caractérisé en ce que les découpes sont réalisées pour ménager des moyens d'accroche (17) sur les éléments d'âme (16), de façon à permettre de lier lesdits éléments d'âme (16) les uns aux autres et de réaliser une liaison charnière avec retenue entre lesdits éléments d'âme (16). L'invention vise aussi l'âme conformable obtenue. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 4

Three-dimensional puzzle enabling object models to be assembled

L'invention concerne un puzzle à trois dimensions, dont les pièces non planes, d'épaisseur constante, voient leurs languettes et évidements symétriquement disposés s'opposer par le biseau de leur épaisseur. L'imbrication parfaite des pièces nécessite une parité du nombre des pièces de chaque rang. Le départ du jeu nécessite une pièce guide (fond du modèle) qui joue le rôle de premier rang. Fermer un rang nécessite l'existence d'au moins une pièce clé dans chaque rang, pièce à bord inférieur convexe dont la languette ou l'évidement possède un biseau qui regarde en avant. Modifier le nombre de pièces d'une rangée nécessite la présence de pièces intermédiaires au bord inférieur semi-circulaire porteur de trois découpes et qui doivent aussi présenter les impératifs des pièces clés. Le maintien du dernier rang nécessite un système de fixation accessoire de son bord libre. L'invention est un jeu de patience, réutilisable à volonté, destiné aux enfants comme aux adultes selon la variété des modèles proposés.

DEVICE FOR THE SOUND OF AN ASSEMBLY GAME

Picture drawing kit for child - with separate adhesive backed pieces arranged on silicone coated board

Each piece required to make the picture is printed on a sheet (1) of paper, felt or similar, and the sheet is coated on the back (1a) with a pressure sensitive contact adhesive. After cutting out the pieces and removing the protective backing (2), the pieces (3 to 10) are laid on a rigid board coated with silicone to prevent complete adhesion, and the pieces may be lifted and re-arranged. The final design is copied by fixing tracing paper over it and tracing the outline. The tracing can be coloured or be used as a memory aid to transfer the design onto a more permanent base.

PUZZLE

Sound generating block for puzzle games

The sound generating block has an outer sealed casing (9). The casing houses several switching strips (12) which are connected together electrically in the form of an integrated circuit arrangement. The strips are in a figure of eight arrangement. The configuration may be arranged such that the strips can be closed by correct positioning of a magnet (2) on top of each element of the puzzle. The unit has a battery, and the sound producing chip housed on one side, so that when all the strips are correctly aligned, a musical sound can be produced.

Modular timeline

L’invention concerne un élément (1, 2) d’une frise chronologique comportant plusieurs éléments (1, 2) de frise à assembler les uns avec les autres. L’élément (1, 2) de frise comportant une base (3) à quatre côtés (5, 6, 7, 8) et un système d’assemblage (4) périphérique à quatre organes d’emboitement (9, 11, 13, 15). Un premier organe d’emboitement (9) et un deuxième organe d’emboitement (11) sont situés respectivement sur un premier côté (5) et un deuxième côté (6). Un troisième organe d’emboitement (13), en forme de languette (14), est en saillie d’un troisième côté (7). Un quatrième organe d’emboitement (15) est en forme d’évidement (16) ménagé dans un quatrième côté (8) et est complémentaire de la languette (14). La languette (14) s’étend en saillie du troisième côté (7) et l’évidement (16) est formé à partir du quatrième côté (8). Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 1 The invention relates to an element (1, 2) of a timeline comprising several frieze elements (1, 2) to be assembled with each other. The frieze element (1, 2) comprising a base (3) with four sides (5, 6, 7, 8) and a peripheral assembly system (4) with four interlocking members (9, 11, 13 , 15). A first interlocking member (9) and a second interlocking member (11) are located respectively on a first side (5) and a second side (6). A third interlocking member (13), in the form of a tongue (14), projects from a third side (7). A fourth interlocking member (15) is in the form of a recess (16) formed in a fourth side (8) and is complementary to the tongue (14). The tongue (14) protrudes from the third side (7) and the recess (16) is formed from the fourth side (8). Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 1

Jigsaw puzzle with magnetised pieces - assembled on ferromagnetic base which can be folded up for storage

Dispositif comportant un support ferromagnétique permettant de recevoir les pièces d'un jeu de puzzle et ainsi de rendre ce jeu transportable. Il comprend un support ferromagnétique composé de plusieurs volets repliables les uns sur les autres et un jeu de puzzle dont les pièces aimantées adhérent à ce support. Cette invention est particulièrement intéressante pour en faire un jeu de voyage d'une part, et, d'autre part de ne pas mobiliser de place pendant la durée du jeu.

Structure of pieces of a 3D jigsaw puzzle

A 3D jigsaw puzzle includes puzzle pieces (2) each having multiple arms (211) and cutouts (212) structurally complementary to the arms (211) of an adjacent puzzle piece (2). A surface engagement (A) exists between a peripheral edge defining each of the arms (211) of a puzzle piece (2) and a peripheral edge defining each of the cutouts (212) of the adjacent puzzle piece (2) so that the two adjacent puzzle pieces (2) are combined. A linear engagement (B) exists between opposite sides defining each arm (211) of the puzzle piece (2) and opposite sides defining each cutout (212) of the adjacent puzzle piece (2).

Placemats having integrated adhesive stickers or labels

Placemats having integrated adhesive stickers or labels constructed as a single sheet integrated placemat product. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is fabricated from a preprinted bond paper sheet having an underlying silicone coated kraft paper liner adhered to at least a portion of the rear side of the preprinted bond paper sheet. Portions of the preprinted bond paper sheet have die cuts which permit removal of preprinted designs on the integrated adhesive stickers or labels. Children or other interested patrons complete drawings on the placemats by placing or positioning the adhesive stickers or labels wherever the children or other interested patrons choose on the placemats. If desired, the adhered stickers and/or the remainder of the placemats may be further decorated or colored using various writing instruments, including pencils, pens, ink markers and crayons, to create a picture or artistic scene.

Support free spherical puzzle

Motorized circuit game board

Skill games

Skill games are described that are implemented using network communications. The subject matter of the present invention concerns games of skill that are legal, under current law, in most states of the United States and in many jurisdictions of other countries and the game includes a mechanism for determining if a player is eligible.

Three-dimensional puzzle

A three-dimensional puzzle of a familiar object, the puzzle including a puzzle substrate and a plurality of interlocking puzzle pieces that engage an outer surface of the substrate to form a representation of the familiar object. The edges of the puzzle pieces are beveled to reduce or eliminate binding between interlocked pieces as each piece is positioned in the puzzle. The puzzle may include a release mechanism for separating one or more of the puzzle pieces from the substrate.

A jigsaw puzzle system

Three dimensional jigsaw puzzle

A three dimensional jigsaw comprised of a plurality of single-layered and multi-layered interlocking puzzle pieces which combine to form, when the puzzle is assembled, a plurality of superimposed, concentric planer layers of differing surface area is disclosed. When the puzzle is properly assembled, a continuous homogenous pictoral illustration is displayed on the surface of each visable planar layer of the puzzle.

Jigsaw puzzle apparatus

Placemats having integrated adhesive stickers or labels

Placemats having integrated adhesive stickers or labels constructed as a single sheet integrated placemat product. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is fabricated from a preprinted bond paper sheet having an underlying silicone coated kraft paper liner adhered to at least a portion of the rear side of the preprinted bond paper sheet. Portions of the preprinted bond paper sheet have die cuts which permit removal of preprinted designs on the integrated adhesive stickers or labels. Children or other interested patrons complete drawings on the placemats by placing or positioning the adhesive stickers or labels wherever the children or other interested patrons choose on the placemats. If desired, the adhered stickers and/or the remainder of the placemats may be further decorated or colored using various writing instruments, including pencils, pens, ink markers and crayons, to create a picture or artistic scene.

Foam articles

Three-dimensional puzzle

A three-dimensional puzzle of a familiar object, the puzzle including a support structure having the shape of the familiar object and a plurality of rigid, non-planar interlocking pieces that engage an outer surface of the support structure to form a representation of the familiar object. The familiar object may be a beverage container such as a soda can, a bottle or a coffee mug, or it may be an apple, a baseball, a model car, or a model of a familiar landmark. The puzzle may include a release mechanism for separating the puzzle pieces from the support structure.

Picture puzzle

Method for cutting two puzzles for board game, involves printing each of set of puzzles with images having identical patterns, and cutting each puzzle in various parts such that each part is formed to be embedded in only one puzzle

The method involves printing each of a set of puzzles with images having identical patterns, and cutting each puzzle in various parts such that each part is formed to be embedded in only one puzzle. The cutting of each puzzle is carried out such that each part of the set of puzzles comprises a same part of images with different forms. A tool is arranged to cut each of the parts of the puzzles in a same cutting format. The set of puzzles is swiveled at 180 degrees with regard to each other.

Smart sensor puzzle for learning and play

퍼즐 셀에 대응되는 위치 정보가 포함된 식별코드를 갖는 복수의 센서 퍼즐 조각; 및 센서 퍼즐 조각이 안착되는 복수의 퍼즐 셀과 복수의 퍼즐 셀이 마련되는 다수의 퍼즐구획을 포함하는 퍼즐 올림판, 퍼즐구획마다 배치되며, 안착되는 센서 퍼즐 조각을 감지하고 신호를 출력하는 퍼즐구획 센서, 퍼즐구획 센서의 신호를 수신하고, 기설정된 데이터를 선택적으로 출력되도록 하는 제어부, 및 신호에 대응되는 기설정된 데이터가 저장되는 메모리부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 센서 퍼즐판;을 포함하고, 제어부는 복수의 신호를 수신할 시, 추가적인 데이터가 출력되도록 하는 복수의 신호 조합이 설정된 것을 특징으로 하는 학습 및 놀이용 스마트 센서 퍼즐이 제공된다.

Electrical connector

Puzzle and its manufacturing process

A puzzle having a plurality of jigsaw puzzle elements; the jigsaw puzzle element having a first pressure cutting member, a second pressure cutting member, and a fracturing member which is arranged between the first and second pressure cutting members and the first and second pressure cutting members being mounted to opposing face of the fracturing member.

Tactile slide puzzle

A tactile slide puzzle comprises a puzzle support structure, and a plurality of pieces that are slidably disposed on or within the puzzle support structure. The plurality of pieces, when properly configured, form a completed puzzle having a plurality of shapes which protrude outwardly from a surface of said plurality of pieces. Each of said sliding pieces includes a portion of at least one of said plurality of shapes, and each of said plurality of shapes has a textured top surface. The slide puzzle may further include a solution key disposed on the slide puzzle, and the solution key has the same tactile feel as does the completed puzzle. An audible or visual indicator may be included to provide an indication that the puzzle has been properly completed.

Jigsaw holder

A fully or partially assembled jigsaw (40) or pieces thereof can be stored/transported by placing the pieces on a first board (10), covering these by a resilient layer (16) and a second board (12) and fastening the second board (12) relative to the first board (10), e.g. by "Velcro" (R.T.M.) strips (13, 14), (Figure 1), hooks and eyelets (28, 30, Figure 2), and/or by bolts, clamping means (clips), straps. In this way the jigsaw pieces are firmly retained against the first board (10) by the resilient layer (16). In figure 1 the layer (16) is a sheet of foam, the strips (13) are mounted on a raised strip (18) and cut-outs (15, 17) in boards (12, 10) provide a handle. In Figure 2 the boards (20, 22) are swingably connected by hinges (24) formed in two parts (25, 27) detachable from each other. Boards may be plastics, wood or metal. <IMAGE>

Three-dimensional mosaic has spherical support with several recesses and triangular shaped mosaic elements which fit into recesses through insert lugs provided on underside

The mosaic (1) has a spherical support with several recesses and several triangular-shaped mosaic elements (3) which have insert lugs on the underneath to fit into the recesses. The recesses and insert lugs have different cross-sectional configurations so that only matching lugs can be inserted in matching recesses. The mosaic elements can have different surface structures and colours.

Puzzles

An easily transportable picture or crossword puzzle comprises a plurality of pieces or tiles 3 of self-cling PVC film, preferably of square shape, which are assembled onto a rigid board, to which they cling, from a random assembly Fig 3 to form a picture Fig 1 or completed crossword puzzle grid. The puzzle is produced by cutting a master of the picture 1 or puzzle along lines 5 to produce a number of tiles which are then assembled onto a backing 4 in a random or disordered fashion. The backing is then used as a master for the photographic mass reproduction onto carriers which are cut along lines separating the individual tiles. The puzzle is completed by rearrangement of the tiles and placement onto a rigid backing to reproduce the original picture or crossword. The invention also provides puzzles made out of magnetic piles for assembly on a magnetisable board.

An edge-matching puzzle game with more than one indicia per edge

A puzzle game consisting of two or more homogeneous single or multi-facet puzzle pieces, each facet having three or more edges and each edge ascribed with two or more indicia. Each indicia can be an alphanumeric character, a solid or broken colour, a pattern consisting of two or more colours, raised dots, one or more shapes/symbols or combinations of these. The indicia are allocated such that when all, or a sub-set, of the puzzle pieces are placed in an unique relative two or three-dimensional positional and rotational configuration, so that indicia of two or more adjacent puzzle piece(s) match in either two or three-dimensions, a required two or three-dimensional configuration/pattern ('target') is obtained. In an embodiment of the puzzle game in which two or more multi-facet puzzle pieces are used to form two or more two-dimensional configurations/patterns ('targets'), the puzzle pieces have centrally located inscribed indicia on each facet to indicate which facet contributes to which puzzle game. The puzzle pieces may have attachments allowing them to be joined. The pieces may also have passive or electronic identification to allow the location of the pieces within the completed puzzle to be determined. The puzzle may be implemented electronically via a computer program or the like.

Cube puzzle

A puzzle game includes a first and a second group of several pieces each. Several assemblies of pieces may be selected of the two groups. Three pieces of the first group are different from each other by the piece shape. Each of the pieces of the second group of pieces are different in shape from each of the pieces of the first group. Each of the assemblies forms an object, which objects are externally the same. Each of the different assemblies includes at least one piece of the first group and at least one piece of the second group. The formed objects are two or three dimensional objects. Preferably, each of the formed objects consists of identical cells. For example, the first and second groups consist of respectively three and six pieces. Each of three assemblies includes one piece and two pieces of the respective first and second groups.

Apparatus for voice puzzle

본 발명의 실시 형태는 복수개의 퍼즐 유닛이 배치될 수 있는 퍼즐 상판; 상기 퍼즐 상판의 하부면에 접하여 위치하여, 상기 퍼즐 유닛의 퍼즐 배치 상태를 감지하는 감지 센서가 구비된 퍼즐 하판; 음악 데이터 및 음성 데이터를 포함한 복수개의 음원 데이터가 식별정보별로 할당되어 저장된 오디오 메모리; 음원 데이터를 아날로그 형태로 출력하는 스피커; 퍼즐 배치 상태에 따라 음원 데이터의 식별정보가 할당되어 저장된 식별정보 메모리; 및 상기 감지 센서로부터 감지된 퍼즐 배치 상태에 따라서 상기 식별정보 메모리에서 식별정보를 추출하여, 추출한 식별정보에 할당된 음원 데이터를 추출하여 상기 스피커를 통해 출력하는 제어모듈;을 포함할 수 있다.

Method for producing a shapable core for manufacturing composite material products, shapable core obtained

The invention relates to a method for producing a shapable core (10) from a rigid panel (12), the plane of the panel being defined by the axes X and Y and the height H being oriented in the direction Z of an orthonormal reference frame, for producing composite material products, consisting in cutting the panel (12) to form core elements (16). According to the invention, the method consists in making the cuts (14, 34) along the axis Z, producing hooking means (17) on each of the core elements (16) cut in this way, so as to allow the core elements (16) to be connected to each other and to produce a hinge connection (22) with retention between the core elements (16) in the plane XY.

Jigsaw puzzle transporting system

A jigsaw puzzle transporting case 10 comprises base 12, removable assembly surface 16, and lid 14 moveable between closed and open positions. A cushioning pad 38 comprises a pressing face 40 spaced from the lid by walls 42. When the lid is closed, the lid and base are releasably fastened by engagement between the cushioning pad walls 42 and a frame 26 projecting from the base. When closed, the distance S between the pressing face 40 and the assembly surface 16 is less than the height P of a jigsaw piece 72 lying flat on the assembly surface 16 such that the pressing face 40 traps assembled jigsaw pieces against the assembly surface. Engagement between the cushioning pad walls 42 and base frame 26 may be provided by respective latching elements 66, 68. Indented compartments 32 for storing unassembled puzzle pieces may be provided inside base 12, and covered by the assembly surface 16. The case may include carrying handles 78, 80. In use, puzzle pieces are assembled on the assembly surface 16, and then secured for transport by placing the assembly surface within the base frame 26 and closing the lid 14.

Puzzle

A puzzle kit and a puzzle constructed from said puzzle kit. The puzzle kit comprises a three dimensional substrate having an outer surface, and a plurality of puzzle pieces that cannot interlock. Each puzzle piece has a first surface and an opposite second surface and a thickness defined between the first and second surfaces. Each puzzle piece comprises first attachment means and the outer surface of the substrate defines a plurality of complementary second attachment means, such that the first attachment means and the second attachment means magnetically attach each puzzle piece to the outer surface. The first attachment means comprises a projection extending from the second surface of the puzzle piece. The second attachment means comprises a hole to partly receive the projection.

Three-dimensional puzzle

A three-dimensional puzzle of a familiar object, the puzzle including a support structure having the shape of the familiar object and a plurality of rigid, non-planar interlocking pieces that engage an outer surface of the support structure to form a representation of the familiar object. The familiar object may be a beverage container such as a soda can, a bottle or a coffee mug, or it may be an apple, a baseball, a model car, or a model of a familiar landmark. The puzzle may include a release mechanism for separating the puzzle pieces from the support structure.

RPG toys playing process and RPG toy for playing the process

An RPG Toy playing process includes the step of obtaining a story background from a book or an interactive CD, the step of using a game card as a clue or data to enter game mode and complete all game objectives when understood the story background, and the step of logging in a web site or a specific software to obtain the ending of the story or a prize. The recognition of the clue or data is done by means of inserting a punched card into a main unit. The main unit uses contact copper leaves, photoelectric sensor, barcode reader, IC chip reader, or voice recognized IC to achieve recognition action.

Three-dimensional puzzle

A three dimensional puzzle assembly 12 is formed of a plurality of puzzle pieces 18 . The puzzle pieces 18 have tabs 28 that are received in recesses 30 . The tabs 28 and recesses 30 have cooperating engagement features 32, 34 that prevent adjacent puzzle pieces from being displaced in a direction normal to an exterior surface of the puzzle pieces. The puzzle assembly 12 defines a guide 24 in which a lock 20 may be attached. A bayonet connector 88, 90 may be used to attach a liner 14 to the lock through a hole 52 in the puzzle assembly. A retainer 54 on the liner 14 may pass through the hole 52 and engage the lock 20.

A display puzzle

A display puzzle (10) comprises a support (11) and a plurality of puzzle elements (12) with mutually-engageable, releasable attachment means (28, 29) such that the elements are attachable to the support in at least one predetermined display arrangement in which they may be retained for viewing, but are removable from the support when a user wishes to complete the puzzle again.

Jig saw puzzle holder

CUTTING PROCESS OF THE PIECES OF A PUZLE.

Procedimiento de recorte de las piezas de un puzle sobre un conjunto constituido por una hoja de espuma de etileno acetato de vinilo (EVA), estando cada una de cuyas caras recubierta de una hoja de papel o de cartón, presentando al menos una de ellas una imagen impresa para recortar, caracterizado porque el recorte de las piezas del puzle (3, 4, y 5) se efectúa en una matriz de recorte en la que se presenta el conjunto bien sea con la hoja de espuma EVA (1) girada hacia arriba, bien sea con la hoja de papel o de cartón (2) girada hacia arriba, en función de los materiales utilizados, pegándose a continuación una segunda hoja de papel o de cartón sobre la cara opuesta de la hoja de espuma EVA. Procedure of trimming the pieces of a puzzle on a set consisting of a sheet of ethylene vinyl acetate foam (EVA), each of which faces covered with a sheet of paper or cardboard, presenting at least one of them a printed image to be cut, characterized in that the cutting of the puzzle pieces (3, 4, and 5) is carried out in a cutting matrix in which the assembly is presented either with the EVA foam sheet (1) turned upwards , either with the paper or cardboard sheet (2) turned up, depending on the materials used, then sticking a second sheet of paper or cardboard on the opposite side of the EVA foam sheet.

Skill games

Skill games are described that are implemented using network communications. The subject matter of the present invention concerns games of skill that are legal, under current law, in most states of the United States and in many jurisdictions of other countries and the game includes a mechanism for determining if a player is eligible.

Light guide unit and optical devices using the same

A light guide unit provided in this disclosure is used for performing a reversible optical conversion process on a light source. In an embodiment, the light guide unit is used for converting a planar light source into at least a linear light source, and then further to be converted into one point light source, while allowing beams emitted from the point light source to be guided and shot to a specific position by the use of a light-guiding element. Moreover, in another embodiment, the light guide unit is used for converting at least one point light source into at least a linear light source, and then further to be converted into a planar light source for emitting light. The light guide unit can be adapted for various applications, such as optical devices for illumination, entertainment, decoration or ornaments.

Jigsaw puzzle

本发明提出一种巧板拼图及其切割方法。巧板拼图的拼图区域为正方形，被切割成多个拼块；正面为任意一种完整图案；拼块反面相同标记的拼块可以拼成至少两个小正方形，小正方形的面积之和等于所述拼块的面积之和。任意2个或2个以上不同标记的小正方形均可按照一定规律拼合成一个大正方形，大正方形面积等于所有小正方形面积之和。将传统的拼图方式和变化多样的巧板类游戏结合起来，游戏形式多样化且内容丰富，并且直观地与数学中基本而重要的勾股定理相联系，在游戏过程中，可以感受到数学的奇妙之处，进而培养儿童的数学思维和兴趣，激发儿童的创造力和想象力。

Process for manufacturing jigsaw puzzle component

本发明具体涉及一种拼图玩具组件的制造工艺。一种拼图玩具组件的制造工艺，至少包括以下步骤：(1)在基体上裁剪出需要放置磁性件的空槽，所述基体为纸板或木板；(2)将磁性件连接于基体上的空槽处。使用纸板或者木板作为拼图玩具组件的基体，在制造拼图玩具时，无需使用模具对组件基体进行加工，只需要在基体上裁剪出放置磁性件的空槽，然后将磁性件连接于基体上即得到拼图玩具组件，这种制造拼图玩具组件的方法简单、易操作，且拼图案具组件是通过磁性件的磁吸作用将不同的拼图玩具组件连接在一起形成拼图玩具，使用纸板或者木板替代了塑料的使用，提高了拼图玩具组件的环保性、安全性以及可重复回收利用性。

Toy with movable cubes within frame - holding yet allowing movement in three dimensions to achieve specific combination or required lighting pattern

A toy is in the form of a series of cubes (9) located within a frame (5) such that movements can be made in three dimensions. The cubes can be produced in transparent material and constructed as electronic elements. Each cube can have electrical contacts on each of the six surfaces. Internally each cube can contain a LED and connections made between contact pads. One cube can contain a battery. Specific combinations of movements can be made to generate patterns. ADVANTAGE - Allows range of game patterns to be attempted.