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US3577673A
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Block elements of variable angular form
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-24
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Granted: 1971-05-04
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Expires: 1989-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A dismemberable toy is disclosed, which comprises geometric solid elements, preferably cubic elements, having slotted faces defining a through-hole and adapted to afford a passageway for a threadlike resilient connection element to be fastened to the solids which form the ends of the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Ottorino Monestier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/10; A63H33/105; A63H33/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A toy formed by an assembly of geometric solids comprising a series of at least two substantially cubic elements, said series including opposed end elements, a slot formed at least two opposite faces of each of said cubic elements perpendicular to an edge thereof, said slots lying in planes which are substantially perpendicular to one another and having a depth not less than half the length of a side of said cubic element to intersect and together define a through-hole, and a resiliently deformably member passing longitudinally through the hole of each cubic element and secured under tension to the end elements thereby keeping the whole assembly resiliently united, said slots being of a size to furnish a passage for said deformable member whereby said elements can be positioned in a plurality of stable arrangements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A toy formed by an assembly of geometric solids comprising a series of at least two substantially cubic elements, said series including opposed end elements, a slot formed at least two opposite faces of each of said cubic elements perpendicular to an edge thereof, said slots lying in planes which are substantially perpendicular to one another and having a depth not less than half the length of a side of said cubic element to intersect and together define a through-hole, and a resiliently deformably member passing longitudinally through the hole of each cubic element and secured under tension to the end elements thereby keeping the whole assembly resiliently united, said slots being of a size to furnish a passage for said deformable member whereby said elements can be positioned in a plurality of stable arrangements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A toy according to claim 1, said end elements being of substantially cubic shape and having an axial hole passing therethrough, said hole having a portion of reduced diameter forming a step, said resiliently deformable member being an elastic string with an enlarged portion resting against said step under tension.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-03 | 1974-11-02 | 1975-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-03 | 1978-11-02 | 1979-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-03 | 1982-11-02 | 1983-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |