WO2009031875A1

WO2009031875A1 - Multi-functional system of blocks

Info

Publication number: WO2009031875A1
Application number: PCT/MX2007/000106
Authority: WO
Inventors: José CARRILLO PÉREZ; Luis Damián BARÓN BÉJAR
Original assignee: Carrillo Perez Jose; Baron Bejar Luis Damian
Priority date: 2007-09-05
Filing date: 2007-09-05
Publication date: 2009-03-12

Abstract

The invention relates to a multi-functional system of blocks, comprising a product intended for children, which combines the attributes of multi-functional furniture and toys and forms a compact, user-friendly arrangement of proportionally dimensioned structural components. The structural components are provided with elements enabling same to be easily converted to produce different configurations, such as to assemble a variety of real ergonomically designed chairs reinforced with a securing system providing increased stability and safety. Said structural components can be selectively positioned to produce a plurality of visual patterns and configurations according to the requirements of the user. As such, the components are multi-functional and highly versatile and the use of any space can be optimised. In addition, other configurations can also be produced using the multi-functional system of blocks, such as mats, pyramids, desks and small rooms. The invention comprises: two one-piece L-shaped components both of which are provided with Velcro ® and fasteners on one of the L-shaped sides thereof, said components being the mirror image of one another; a large rectangular component provided with U-shaped Velcro ® on the front thereof and a strip of Velcro ® on one side of same; a medium rectangular component provided with U-shaped Velcro ® on the front thereof and a strip of Velcro ® on the right and left sides of same; a square component provided with U-shaped Velcro ® on the front thereof and on one one side of same; two square components provided with Velcro ® on one side thereof; two Velcro ® -free square components; four Velcro ® -free small rectangular components; and three adjustable straps.

Description

SYSTEM OF BLOCKS M U LTI FU N CIO NAL DESCRIPTION

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

Transformable system and method useful as a game instrument, rest and as a means for the development of intelligence, creativity and imagination of children, more particularly, a multifunctional block system that uses a combination of predetermined structural components of dimensions proportional and diverse geometric shapes, which can be assembled and arranged in a multiplicity of different types of furniture, shapes and figures, with the use of a hook and loop surface tape system, and strategically placed pins on one or more faces of the various structural components of the present invention.

BACKGROUND

The purpose of a toy is to stimulate the activity and initiative of boys and girls, thus enabling the most diverse processes and psychic qualities, as well as motor skills, to be developed in relation to the intrinsic particularities of each type of toy and What he fundamentally promotes in every psychic or physical action.

A main purpose of the toy Io is also to offer the child and the girl the opportunity to express themselves and put into practice the new skills acquired in the successive phases of their normal development, particularly in the infant stage in which the game is the activity fundamental and consubstantial part of the environment in which they are educated, constituting the basic instrument of their educational process.

The didactic toys are all those that stimulate the knowledge in the children as well as the improvement of their abilities: puzzles, memories, removable toys, the typical cubes, among others. This type of toys, together with board games, stimulate children's creativity, imagination, memory, tolerance and social interaction.

The use of didactic toys, especially those that can be disassembled, is intrinsic in the development of certain intelligences, as shown below:

The logical and mathematical intelligence is stimulated through contents that have to do with the use of quantitative relationships, the use of the theory of sets, the elementary notions of mathematics, the solution of problems, the formation of general intellectual abilities such as identification, classification, grouping, Ia comparison, seriation, modeling, simple experiments, the use of mental games and the use of logical puzzles.

Spatial intelligence is promoted with the realization of drawings, modeling and construction with blocks and dissimilar pieces, using mazes and puzzles, playing with mosaics of shapes and colors, dominoes of geometric figures, manipulation and knowledge of the world of objects and their relationships, knowledge and practice of spatial relationships (behind, before, below, above, to the right, to the left, near, far, among so many others).

Physical and kinesthetic intelligence is stimulated with the performance of manual and tactile activities, activities that promote the body's gross movements such as jumping, running, jumping, climbing, grabbing, which are expressed in physical education and independent motor activity, as well as of fine movements of the hand: modeling and constructing, playing with elements and equipment for outdoor games: slides, gym equipment, overcoming obstacles, manipulating diverse objects, performing everything that promotes somatic sensations, physical balance and learning manual.

For the development of interpersonal intelligence, cooperative learning, group teaching, mutual help and solidarity, board games and joint activities should be encouraged.

If the didactic toy is of such importance for the physical and psychological development of the child and the girl, it is obvious that its elaboration must be closely related to the successive stages of the formation of his personality, which in each period raises particular needs and motives, which is necessary to know well to know where to direct the stimulation. In this sense there is a correlation between the use that the child or the girl gives to the toy and the particularities of the development of the personality in the period. The same object-toy can be used for a long time, but making it more and more complicated, in a way that implies a continuous stimulation, new elements that force the child and the child to do a greater exercise of their imagination and originality.

Let us give an example referred to the game of cubes (blocks), so used in the stimulation of sensory development:

The infant usually takes the pieces, pulls them, hits them together. When crawling takes the pieces from one place to another, empty them and fill them in a container. The child up to two years old rarely builds a definite shape, but manages to make simple constructions, as a row or a simple tower. The child up to three years old already makes real constructions: complex towers, bridges, trains, barriers, among others. Those over four years insert their construction in a game, are interested in giving a name to its construction, and usually add an argument to it, which is part of its representation. From the age of five and six they use the pieces and constructions freely, assigning properties of the most different objects, which they represent.

As seen in the previous example, the set of blocks used has been the same all the time, but its form of use has varied to the extent that the evolutionary evolution of the child has taken place and a transformation has taken place in its psychic processes, this is also very related to the different periods of the formation of his personality, which changes the needs and motives, and consequently, the actions, interests and forms of behavior.

On the other hand, the concept of furniture itself brings to mind the idea of comfort and rest. This word is also generally associated with adults and few furniture currently promote the development of certain skills, so that another fundamental part of the family and society in general, children, are limited to using the furniture only as a instrument of work, rest and other daily activities in the home and can not be used as an effective means of learning to help develop all their skills. In addition, the dimensions of the furniture are often not compatible with the anthropometric measurements of children, which makes its optimal use even more difficult.

The patent WO2005089425 discloses the structural components for a dollhouse that includes: two folding boards that simulate a certain part of a house site, various covers, two substantially "L" shaped components, two substantially rectangular components, two components substantially square, two substantially triangular components and two substantially circular or cylindrical components, with which a small double armchair, an individual armchair, a bed for dolls and various household items such as a television and a bureau are simulated when placing the various cases that have such patterns printed.

The present invention of the multifunctional block system includes structural components in the form of "L", square components and rectangular components, however unlike the previous invention WO2005089425, the components have different proportions that are characteristics of the present invention and have other elements that make them different from other geometrically similar components, which allows them to be assembled to create various real furniture for children and furniture in a greater or lesser proportion.

U.S. Patent No. 6,568,981 to James Chang discloses a modular soft block system comprising three basic shapes, at least one geometrically square component of six sides, a geometrically triangular component of five sides and a geometrically rectangular component, preferably made of foam rubber and which include an outer layer or cover made of loop or plush, with which various structures can be constructed through the union of the variety of components with the use of independent tabs and tapes of hook and loop surface of double side; the tabs are the elements that according to what is described in said document, are those that give novelty to the invention.

The present invention of the multifunctional block system includes a variety of geometrically-square three-dimensional structural components and geometrically rectangular three-dimensional structural components preferably made of foam rubber, having an outer layer or sheath containing a system of hook-surface tapes and / or a loop surface or plush tape system, however unlike the previous invention of the patent document US 6,568,981, the present invention of the multifunctional block system includes three-dimensional geometrically structural components in a single piece L shape that gives them greater resistance and stability, they have a fixed system of hook surface tapes in one of their lateral faces in the form of "L" and a system of clips strategically placed in the external vertices in the same face in which the fixed system is placed of hook surface tapes in the "L" shaped components, which with the help of adjustable belts that are connected to them, allow a functional, safe and easy assembly with the other structural components of the present invention, with the purpose of achieving various configurations of furniture of a fast and effective way. The main function of the structural components in the form of "L" is that of forming the base and the elbows at the same time and has great functionality since it has a larger base than the other one that allows to obtain different configurations of the different armchairs that It is possible to assemble, however its use is not limited to this function. Furthermore, the present invention is a transformable block system comprising a plurality of three-dimensional predetermined geometrical components of various proportional shapes and sizes, wherein all the components have a ratio of all of its faces with respect to the thickness X of said components, which characterizes the components of the block system by making them multifunctional and versatile so as to assemble and form different furniture and other configurations with a smaller number of components, which without said proportion it would not be possible to perform; likewise it can be compacted in the form of a rectangular prism which facilitates its storage and transport, in addition the system of clips in the "L" shaped components provide greater strength and safety in the different armchair assemblies.

The present invention of the multifunctional block system includes components that contain an outer layer or sheath preferably made of a soft, resistant and easy to clean material, the same or similar to the skin such as vinyl and a fixed system of hook surface tapes and plush as the Sailboat ®, sewn or glued to the outer layer or sheath in one or more faces, placed in a straight line or in a "U" shape.

The use of materials such as skin or similar materials such as vinyl to manufacture the covers proposed in the present invention of the multifunctional block system, considerably improves aspects of hygiene, comfort and costs, instead of sleeves made of a loop, fabric or plush that are fundamental to the proper functioning of the tongue system as proposed in US Pat. No. 6,568,981 to James Chang.

Likewise, the strategic location of the hook and loop surface tapes in the various components of the present invention of the multifunctional block system diminishes the direct contact of these with the user, likewise allows a logical and easy assembly with a smaller number of components in each configuration, reducing assembly times and the amount of components and material of hook and felt used in the various components.

With the purpose of manufacturing a product for the children's market that combines the attributes of multifunctional furniture and toy, able to provide the child with a compact and easy to use, proportionally designed structural components, which contain elements that allow a simple entertaining conversion among the desired configurations, among which includes the assembly of a variety of armchairs, ergonomically adapted and reinforced with a fixing system that gives them greater stability and security, whose structural components can be selectively manipulated to achieve a plurality of configurations and visual patterns , according to the needs of the user, what gives it multifunctionality and great versatility to these components, for this way optimize the use of the spaces of any site. For this reason it was thought in the development of the present invention, which is intended to be protected by means of the present application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the structural components and their elements of the block system.

Figure 1a illustrates a front view of one of the belts of the block system.

Figure 2 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of the block.

Figure 3 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by five structural components.

Figure 4 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by six structural components.

Figure 5 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by eight structural components.

Figure 6 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by ten structural components.

Figure 7 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by twelve structural components.

Figure 8 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by five structural components.

Figure 9 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by eight structural components.

Figure 10 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by nine structural components.

Figure 11 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by twelve structural components. Figure 12 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by six structural components.

Figure 13 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by eight structural components.

Figure 14 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by ten structural components.

Figure 15 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern of an armchair assembled by thirteen structural components.

Figure 16 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern for a mat comprised of thirteen structural components.

Figure 17 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern for a mat composed of seven structural components.

Figure 18 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern to simulate a pyramid consisting of thirteen structural components.

Figure 19 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern to simulate a dining room comprised of thirteen structural components.

Figure 20 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern to simulate a room formed by thirteen structural components.

Figure 21 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern for simulating a desk comprised of thirteen structural components.

Figure 22 illustrates a three-dimensional front view of the pattern for simulating a sofa bed made up of ten structural components.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The multifunctional block system contains a multiplicity of independent structural components, which facilitates the transformation from one arrangement to another, by removing, adding and / or replacing one or more components in an easy and fast manner, which significantly stimulates the imagination and creativity of the child, in addition, allows him to selectively manipulate the plurality of individual components and formed sets to reach any imaginative arrangement during the game. Referring to the drawings, more particularly reference numbers, where as numbers refer to the components and the letters as their elements and / or faces, a system of the present invention illustrated in Ia [Figure 1] is identified, which includes a plurality of three-dimensional predetermined structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), ( ⁵ ) _> (6), (7) and (8) more specifically a pair of structural components geometrically in the form of " L "(1), (2); a major geometrically rectangular structural component (3); a geometrically rectangular structural component (4); a smaller geometrically rectangular structural component (8); a structurally square structural component (5); a geometrically square structural component (6) and a geometrically square structural component (7).

The components of the present invention, such as members (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) illustrated in Ia [Figure 1], they are preferably classified to be compatible with the assembly and adjustment of the various furnishings for which the present system is designed. Although the size of each structural component may vary, the present system is proportionally designed to assemble a wide variety of furnishings.

The predetermined structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) illustrated in Ia [Figure 1] are made of any suitable material for the Children's play, preferably of a durable and soft material such as foam or other flexible and resistant materials. Each component member can include an outer material of upholstery such as cloth, preferably soft, flexible and resistant like vinyl, being able to be one or more bright colors and any combination thereof, fulfilling a sheath or lining operation of each component, in addition they may include a design or a decorative image representing a particular pattern of the upholstery. Said cover or liner can carry one or more closures or any system that allows its manipulation.

The predetermined structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) illustrated in Ia [Figure 1] may also include one or several means of fixing, connection and / or clamping strategically placed on one or more sides of the current components, such as belts, Sailboat ®, snaps, buttons, shoelaces or any other system that fulfills this function.

The components (1) and (2), geometrically "L" shaped members; they are the most functional and complex of all the structural components of the present invention; They are of one piece have a larger base and a smaller base and their faces have the following proportions: The face (C) measures width X and length 4 times X; Face (B) is 3 times X wide and 4 times X long; The face (K) measures in width 2 times X and in length 4 times X.

They have a Velero ® system of hook (G) and a system of six female snaps (H) on one of the lateral faces in the form of "L", two in the upper part and one in the lower part of the vertex formed between The side face in the shape of "L" having Sailboat ® hook (G) and the back of the face (B); one at the vertex formed between the side face in the shape of "L" having Velero ® hook (G) and the back side of the face (C) and two at the left end at the apex formed between the lateral face in shape of "L" that has Sailboat ® of hook (G) and the back part of the face (K), so that there is a greater adherence and subjection with other components. The main function of these components is that of being the base in the arrangements to form armchairs of different dimensions, specifically forming the elbow and the base of the chair, that is why one of them is an image in the mirror of the other.

The component (3), a larger geometrically rectangular member having the following proportions:

A thickness that measures X, the length measures 8 times X and the width measures 4 times X.

It has a sailboat ® (A) in front face (D) in the form of "U" and Sailboat ® hook (G) along its left side face to be able to adhere with other components. Its main function is that of being the backrest although it also fulfills other functions as seat of the armchairs.

Component (4), geometrically rectangular half member having the following proportions:

A thickness that measures X, the length measures 6 times X and the width measures 4 times X.

It has veiled ® Sailboat (A) on the front face (E) in the form of "U" and along the side of the right side and Velero ® hook (G) along the other side face to be able to adhere with others structural components. Its main function is that of being the backrest although it also fulfills other functions as seat of the armchairs.

Component (5), geometrically square member that has the following proportions: A thickness that measures X, the length measures 4 times X and the width measures 4 times X.

It has veiled ® sailboat (A) on the front face (F) in a "U" shape and along the right side face to adhere with other structural components. Its main function is that of being a backrest although it also fulfills cushion functions for the seat of the armchairs.

Component (6), geometrically square member, of proportions identical to component (5). It has a Sailboat ® hook (G) along one of its side faces and is generally used as the base of the armchairs together with the components (1) and (2) or seat cushion.

Component (7), geometrically square member, of proportions identical to component (5). It does not have a Sailboat ® and its main function is that of the chair seat cushion.

Component (8), a geometrically rectangular minor member, having the following proportions:

A thickness that measures X, the length measures 4 times X, the width measures 2 times X.

It does not have Velero ® and its main function is to extend the base of the chair and / or back cushion.

An accessory of the present invention is the belt (9) illustrated in Ia [Figure 1a], is composed of several elements, which are: a rigid tape (R), two male pins (M) and a slide (O) for adjust the length of the belt (9) to the different configurations of the chair and to provide greater union to the entire system of components that make up the different arrangements.

All the structural components of the present invention (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) together with the belt (9) can be packaged and provide in any combination, including the shape of the package, based on a particular mode among a plurality of possible furnishings. It is recognized and anticipated that the combination and the number of components packaged for a certain modality of furniture limits the possible assemblies and that said package can be complemented with a variety of other components (1), (2), (3), (4) ), (5), (6), (7), (8) and belts (9) to expand the number of components and thus the range of possibilities for the assembly of new configurations. It is advisable to provide the structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) and the belts (9) by grouping them together to form a compact block. Each one of the components is strategically located to allow it to be given a solid, orderly form and at the same time it will be the presentation for its packaging and commercialization.

Examples:

The suggested pattern for the accommodation of the structural components is a block formed by thirteen components of the present invention, illustrated in Ia [Figure 2], which is composed of: a component (1), a component (2), a component (3), one component (4), one component (5), two components (6), two components (7) and four components (8).

The components of the system are arranged in the following manner starting from left to right and from bottom to top, the block has a larger rectangular component (3) horizontally in such a way that the Sailboat ® in a "U" shape of its front face it is up; the two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), are arranged facing each other with their minor base on the right end of the component (3); a square component (5) and two square components (7) are arranged one above the other so that they fit into the intermediate space formed by the components (1), (2); the four minor rectangular components (8) are arranged one above the other in the space left over from the component (3) on one side of the component (1); two square components (6) are placed horizontally on all the previous components and the middle rectangular component (4) is in vertical position on one side of the components (8) so that the Sailboat ® plush in a "U" shape on the front face of the component (4) coincides with the hook Sailboat ® on the side face of the component (3) and the Sailboat ® hook on the side face of the component (6), finally providing three belts (9) to complement the multifunctional block system.

Said suggested pattern of the location of the structural components does not necessarily have to carry the same configuration, having the alternative of placing the structural components differently as many possibilities exist to form the block illustrated in Ia [Figure 2].

The previous block is only an example of a possible accommodation of the structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), although this does not limits to form other configurations with a greater or lesser number of components. According to the block of thirteen components suggested in Ia [Figure 2], it is possible to assemble the different configurations described below:

The structural components (1), (2), (4), (6) and (8) can be easily maneuvered and assembled in a special predetermined configuration and form an armchair as illustrated in Ia [Figure 3], by placing two "L" shaped components (1), (2), facing each other, so that the smaller base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow and part of the base of the chair; then the middle rectangular component (4) is placed matching the plush Sailboat ® (A) in a "U" shape on its front face (E), with the hook Sailboat ® (G) on the side of the components ( 1) and (2), thus remaining as the backrest of the chair; the square component (6) is placed over the intermediate space of the elbow pads that form the components (1) and (2), to form the two-level seat of the chair; then a minor rectangular component (8) is placed at the apex formed between the component (4) and the component (6), so that the component (8) functions as a back cushion of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which hold the component (4), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

The structural components (1), (2), (3), (4) and (8) can be easily maneuvered and assembled in a special predetermined configuration and form a wider chair than the one illustrated in [Figure 3], such as that illustrated in Ia [Figure 4], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the smaller base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and between them place a smaller rectangular component (8) to form a wider base of the chair; next the larger rectangular component (3) is placed matching the veiled ® Sailboat (A) in the shape of a "U" on its front face (D) with the Sailboat ® hook (G) on the side of the components (1) ) and (2), thus remaining as the backrest of the chair; to form the two-level seat the middle rectangular component (4) is placed over the intermediate space of the elbows formed by the components (1) and (2); then a component (8) is placed, at the apex formed between the component (3) and the component (4), so that the component (8) functions as a back cushion of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which hold the component (3), as Reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

The structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (8) can be easily maneuvered and assembled in a special predetermined configuration and form a wider armchair than illustrated Ia [Figure 4], such as that illustrated in Ia [Figure 5], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the smaller base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and between them place a square component (6) with the Velero ® hook (G) towards the end of the Velero ® of the components (1) and (2), to form a broader base of the chair; then the middle rectangular component (4) and the square component (5) are assembled, making the Velero ® hook (G) of the side face of the component (4) coincide with the plush Velero ® (A) of the side face of the component (5) to form a wider backrest for the chair; the previous assembly between the component (4) and the component (5) joins the components (1), (6) and (2) so that the plush Velero ® (A) in the "U" shape of the front face of the components (4) and (5) with the Velero ® hook (G) of the side face of each of the components (1), (6) and (2), thus forming the backrest and The base of the chair; then the larger rectangular component (3) is placed on the intermediate space of the elbow patches formed by the components (1) and

(2) to form the two-tier seat of the chair; two smaller rectangular components (8) are placed side by side, at the apex formed between the component

(3) and the components (4) - (5) so that said components (8) function as backrest cushions of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which attach to the assembly formed between the component ( 4) and the component (5), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

It is also anticipated that the second level of the chair seat formed by the larger rectangular component (3) can be replaced using other components of the system such as a combination of the square components (6) and (7) and equalize the component (3) . In addition, other variations of the current system components are recognized and anticipated to assemble the various configurations.

The structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (8) can be easily maneuvered and assembled in a special predetermined configuration and form a wider armchair than illustrated in Ia [Figure 5], such as the one illustrated in Ia [Figure 6], place two components in the shape of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the smaller base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and between them place a square component (6) and a minor rectangular component (8) with the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of the component (6) towards the end of the Velero ® of the components (1) and (2), to form a wider base of the armchair; to form the backing it is necessary to assemble the larger rectangular component (3) and the square component (5) by matching the hook Sailboat ® (G) of the side face of the component (3) with the plush Sailboat ® (A). side face of the component (5); the anterior assembly formed between the components (3) - (5) joins the components (1), (6) and (2) so that the plush Velero ® (A) in the shape of a "U" of the face coincides front of the components (3) and (5) with the Sailboat ® hook (G) of the side face of each of the components (O _> (6) and (2), thus forming the backrest and the base of the chair, then the middle rectangular component (4) and a square component (6) are placed next to each other, making the Velero ® hook (G) of the side face of the component (6) coincide with the velero ® plush (A) of the component (3) and the component (5), on the intermediate space of the elbows formed by the components (1) and (2), to form the two-level seat of the chair, then two rectangular components are placed minors (8) side by side, at the apex formed between the components (3) - (5) and the components (4) - (6) so that said components (8) function as back cushions the couch; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which attach to the assembly formed between the component ( 3) and the component (5) as reinforcement to the back of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

The structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) can be easily maneuvered and assembled in a special predetermined configuration and form an additional chair wide than the one illustrated in [Figure 6], such as that illustrated in Ia [Figure 7], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, in a manner that the smaller base of each component be supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and between them place two square components (6) side by side with the Velero ® hook (G) from its side faces toward the end of the Sailboat ® of the components (1) and (2), to form a wider base of the chair; the larger rectangular component (3) and the middle rectangular component (4) are assembled by making the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of the component (3) coincide with the plush Velero ® (A) of the side face of the component (4) to form a wider backrest for the chair; the previous assembly formed between the components (3) - (4) is attached to the components (1), (6), (6) and (2) so that the plush Velero ® (A) coincides with the "U" shape of the front face of the components (3) and (4) with the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of each of the components (1), (6), (6) and (2), forming this way the backrest and the base of the chair; placing the square component (5) and two square components (7) side by side, over the interspace of the elbow patches formed by the components (1) and (2) to form the two-tier seat of the chair; three smaller rectangular components (8) are placed side by side, at the apex formed between the components (3) - (4) and the components (7), (5) and (7) so that said components (8) work as chair back cushions; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1), (2), which hold the assembly formed between the component ( 3) and the component (4), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the entire base of the chair .

For the next four chairs, the position of the structural components in the form of "L" (1) and (2) is inverted, in such a way that the larger base of said components is supported on the surface.

Another special predetermined configuration of the structural components (1), (2), (3), (4) and (8) is illustrated in the chair of Ia [Figure 8]. To assemble it, two "L" shaped components (1), (2) are placed, facing each other, so that the major base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and the base of the chair; the larger rectangular component (3) is placed matching the plush Sailboat ® (A) in a "U" shape on its front face (D) with the Sailboat ® hook (G) on the side of the components (1) and (2), thus remaining as the backrest of the chair; then the middle rectangular component (4) is placed over the intermediate space of the elbows formed by the components (1) and (2) to form the two-level seat of the chair; A minor rectangular component (8) is placed in the apex formed between the components (3) and (4) as the chair backrest cushion; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which fasten the component (3), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

Another special predetermined configuration of the structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (8) is illustrated in the chair of Ia [Figure 9], which is obtained by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the largest base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow patches and between them place a rectangular component smaller (8) for form a wider armchair base; then assemble the middle rectangular component (4) and the square component (5) by matching the hook Sailboat ® (G) of the side face of the component (4) with the plush Sailboat ® (A) of the side face of the component ( 5) to form a wider backrest for the chair; the previous assembly between the components (4) - (5) joins the components (1) and (2) so that the plush Velero ® (A) coincides in a "U" shape of the front face of the components ( 4) - (5) with the Sailboat ® hook (G) of the side face of each of the components (1) and (2), thus forming the backrest and the base of the chair; then placing the larger rectangular component (3) over the interspace of the elbows formed by the components (1) and (2) to form the two-tier seat of the chair; two smaller rectangular components (8) are placed side by side, at the apex formed between the components (4) - (5) and the component (3) so that said components (8) function as backrest cushions of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which attach to the assembly formed between the component ( 4) and the component (5), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

A wider chair design shows a configuration of the structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (8) illustrated in [Figure 10], assembled placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the largest base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbows and between them place a square component (6) with the Sailboat ® hook (G) of its side facing the end of the Velero ® of the components (1) and (2), to form a wider base of the chair; the major rectangular component (3) and the square component (5) are joined by making the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of the component (3) coincide with the plush Velero ® (A) of the side face of the component ( 5) to form a wider backrest for the chair; the previous assembly between the components (3) - (5) joins the components (1), (6) and (2) so that the plush Velero ® (A) coincides with the "U" shape of the front face of the components (3) and (5) with the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of each of the components (1), (6) and (2), thus forming the backrest and the base of the armchair; the middle rectangular component (4) and a square component (6) are placed side by side, over the intermediate space of the elbow patches formed by the components (1) and (2) to form the two-tier seat of the chair; then two smaller rectangular components (8) are placed side by side, at the apex formed between the components (3) - (5) and the components (4) - (6) so that said components (8) function as cushions backrest of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which attach to the assembly formed between the component ( 3) and the component (5), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2) through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

A new arrangement for forming a wider chair with the structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) is illustrated in Ia [Figure 11], obtained by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the major base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and between them place a square component (6) and a minor rectangular component (8), with the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of the component (6) towards the end of the Velero ® of the components (1) and (2), for form a wider armchair base; the larger rectangular component (3) and the middle rectangular component (4) are assembled by making the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of the component (3) coincide with the plush Velero ® (A) of the side face of the component (4) to form a wider backrest for the chair; the assembly formed by the components (3) - (4) is attached to the components (1), (6) and (2) so that the plush Velero ® (A) coincides with a "U" shape of the front face of the components (3) - (4) with the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of each of the components (1), (6) and (2), thus forming the backrest and the base of the armchair; immediately place the component (5) and two components (7) side by side, over the intermediate space of the elbows formed by the components (1) and (2) to form the two-level seat of the chair; three smaller rectangular components (8) are placed side by side, at the apex formed between the components (3) - (4) and the components (7), (5) and (7) so that said components (8) work as chair back cushions; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which attach to the assembly formed between the component ( 3) and the component (4), as reinforcement to the back of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

In the configurations illustrated in Ia [Figure 3], [Figure 4], [Figure 5], [Figure 6] and [Figure 7], it is possible to increase a third level in the seat by placing components equal to those of the second level or placing different components that occupy the same dimension of the components that form said level. For example:

The armchair with two-level seat illustrated in Ia [Figure 3] can be converted into an armchair with three-level seat, by manipulating the structural components (1), (2), (4), (6), (7) and (8) as illustrated in Ia [Figure 12], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the minor base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and the base of the chair; place a square component (6) with the Velero ® hook (G) towards the end of the Sailboat ® of the components (1) and (2), on the intermediate space of the elbow pads formed by the components (1) and (2) ) to form the two-tier seat of the chair; then the middle rectangular component (4) is placed matching the plush sailboat (A) in a "U" shape of its front face (E) with the hook Velero ® (G) on the side of the components in ( 1), (6) and (2), thus remaining as the backrest of the chair raised to the height of the second level of the seat; a square component (7) is placed on the square component (6) remaining as the third level of the seat; then a smaller rectangular component (8) is placed at the apex formed between the component (4) and the component (7), so that the component (8) functions as a back cushion of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which hold the component (4), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

The structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (6) and (8) can be easily maneuvered and assembled in a special predetermined configuration and form a three-level chair wider than the one illustrated in Ia [Figure 12], such as the one illustrated in Ia [Figure 13], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the smaller base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and between them place a minor rectangular component (8) to form a wider base of the chair; a square component (6) and a minor rectangular component (8) are placed side by side, between the elbows formed by the components (1) and (2) so that the hook Velero ® (G) of the face lateral of the component (6) is towards the end of the Sailboat ® hook (G) of the components (1) and (2) to form the second level of the seat; next the larger rectangular component (3) is placed matching the veiled ® Sailboat (A) in the shape of a "U" on its front face (D) with the Sailboat ® hook (G) on the side of the components (1) ), (6), (2), thus remaining as the backrest of the chair raised to the height of the second level of the seat; to form the seat of three levels the middle rectangular component (4) is placed on the components (6) and (8); then a smaller rectangular component (8) is placed at the apex formed between the component (3) and the component (4) so that the component (8) functions as a back cushion of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which hold the component (3), as reinforcement to the back of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2) through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

The structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) can be easily maneuvered and assembled in a special predetermined configuration and form an armchair with seat of three levels as the one illustrated in Ia [Figure 14], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the minor base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and between them place a square component (7) to form a wider base of the chair; then place two square components (6) so that the Sailboat ® hook (G) on its side faces towards the end of the Sailboat ® hook (G) of the components (1) and (2), on the space intermediate the elbows of the components (1) and (2) to form the second level of the chair seat; then the middle rectangular component (4) and the square component (5) are assembled by matching the hook Sailboat ® (G) of the side face of the component (4) with the plush Sailboat ® (A) of the side face of the component (5) to form a wider backrest for the chair; the anterior assembly formed by the components (4) - (5) is attached to the components (1), (6), (6) and (2) so that the plush Velero ® (A) is in the shape of "U""of the front face of the components (4) and (5) with the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of each of the components (1), (6), (6) and (2), thus forming the base of the chair and a raised back to the height of the second level of the seat of the chair; then the larger rectangular component (3) is placed over the two components (6) to form the three-level seat of the chair; two smaller rectangular components (8) are placed side by side, at the apex formed between the component (3) and the components (4) - (5) so that said components (8) function as backrest cushions of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which attach to the assembly formed by the components ( 4) - (5), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2) passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair. The structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) can be easily maneuvered and assembled in a special predetermined configuration and form an additional chair wide with seat of three levels that illustrated in Ia [Figure 14], such as the one illustrated in Ia [Figure 15], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), one in front of the another, so that the smaller base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and between them place a square component (7) and a minor rectangular component (8) to form a wider base of the chair; place a minor rectangular component (8) and two square components (6) side by side, with the hook Velero ® (G) on the side of the components (6) towards the end of the Velero ® of the components ( 1) and (2), to form the second level of the chair; to form the backing it is necessary to assemble the larger rectangular component (3) and the square component (5) by matching the hook Sailboat ® (G) of the side face of the component (3) with the plush Sailboat ® (A). side face of the component (5); the previous assembly formed between the components (3) - (5) is attached to the components (1), (6), (6) and (2) so that the plush Velero ® (A) is in a "U" shape "of the front face of the components (3) - (5) with the hook Velero ® (G) of the side face of each of the components (1), ( ⁶ ). (6) and (2), thus forming the raised backrest at the height of the second level of the chair seat; then the middle rectangular component (4) and a square component (7) are placed side by side, on the intermediate space of the elbow pads formed by the components (1) and (2) to form the third level of the seat of the armchair ; then two smaller rectangular components (8) are placed side by side, at the apex formed between the components (3) - (5) and the components (4) - (7) so that said components (8) function as cushions backrest of the chair; finally place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which attach to the assembly formed between the component ( 3) and the component (5), as reinforcement to the backrest of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2) through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair.

The use of other components is recognized and anticipated in any configuration of the multifunctional block system for example, it is anticipated that the third level of the chair seat illustrated in Ia [Figure 14] formed by the component (3) can be replaced using other system components such as two components (7) and equalize the space occupied by the component (3). In addition, other variations of the current system components are recognized and anticipated to assemble the various configurations. A special configuration of the structural components 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 can be arranged to form a mat as illustrated in Ia [ Figure 16], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), so that the largest base of each component is supported on the surface, arranged with the lateral face in the form of "L" a side of the other; a smaller rectangular component (8) is placed at the level of the major base of the component (1) and on one side with its larger lateral face in contact with the side face in the shape of "L" and a component (8) at the level of the the major base of the component (2) and to one side with its larger side face in contact with the side face in the shape of "L"; place two square components (7) and a square component (6) side by side, arranged with their side face in contact with the smaller side face of the two components (8) and at the level of the major base of the components ( 1 and 2); placing a medium rectangular component (4) and a component (8) with its larger side face in contact with the minor side face of the component (4) and a component (6) with its side face in contact with the larger side face of the component (8); placing the components (4), (8) and (6) with the larger side face formed by the three components (4), (8) and (6) in contact with the larger side face formed by the square components (6) , (7) and (7); placing a larger rectangular component (3) in contact with its side face smaller than the larger lateral face of the square component (5) and arranging the larger side face formed by the component (3) and the component (5), in contact with the Greater lateral face formed by the components (4), (8) and (6); place a component (8) on the major bases of the components (1), (2).

A special configuration of the structural components (1), (2), (6), (7) and (8) can be arranged to form a mat as illustrated in Ia [Figure 17], by placing two components in the form of " L "(1), (2), so that the largest base of each component is supported on the surface, arranged with the side face in the form of" L "one next to the other, place two square components (6) one next to the other in contact by one of its lateral faces, arranged at the level of the greater base and in contact with the larger side face formed by the two components in the form of "L" (1) and (2); placing two square components (7) side by side, in contact by one of their lateral faces, arranged at the level of the major base of the components (1), (2); The larger side face formed by the components (6) is arranged in contact with the larger side face formed by the components (7); place a minor rectangular component (8) on the larger bases of components (1) and (2).

A special configuration of the structural components 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 can be arranged to form a pyramid as illustrated in Ia [ Figure 18], at place two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other so that the largest base of each component is supported on the surface and between them place a square component (6) and a larger rectangular component (3) side by side, in contact with their smaller lateral faces and at the level of the major bases of the components (1) and (2); placing a component (6), a minor rectangular component (8) and a square component (5) side by side in contact with the larger side face of the component (8) on the central part of the larger face formed by the components (6) and (3); placing a medium rectangular component (4) and a minor rectangular component (8) arranged with the minor side face of the component (4) in contact with the larger lateral face of the component (8) on the central part of the larger face formed by the components (6), (8) and (5); placing a rectangular component (8) and a square component (7) arranged side by side with the larger side face of the component (8) in contact with the side face of the component (7) on the central part of the larger face formed for the components (4) and (8); placing a component (7) on the central part of the larger face formed by the components (8) and (7); placing a component (8) on the central part of the larger face of the component (7).

The structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) can be arranged to form a dining room as illustrated in Ia [Figure 19], The central table is formed by placing a medium rectangular component (4) supported on the surface by its front face; placing two smaller rectangular components (8) arranged on their front face at the right and left ends and on the component (4); placing a larger rectangular component (3) disposed with its front face on the two components (8); a chair that is formed by placing the "L" shaped component (1) resting on its smaller base and placing a component (8) arranged with its front face on the smaller base of the "L" shaped component (1) ; a chair that is formed by casting the "L" shaped component (2) resting on its smaller base and placing a component (8) arranged with its front face on the smaller base of the "L" shaped component (2) ; a chair that is formed by placing two square components (7) and a square component (5) arranged one above the other on its front face; a chair that is formed by placing two square components (6) arranged one above the other by its front face.

A special configuration of the structural components 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 can be arranged to form a room as illustrated in Ia [ Figure 20], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), resting on their smaller base and with their major bases on their backs next to each other; placing two smaller rectangular components (8) with their larger side face in contact with the larger side face of the base smaller of the components in the form of "L" (1) and (2); placing a square component (6) with its front face on the smaller base formed by component (1) and (8); placing a component (6) with its front face on the smaller base formed by component (2) and (8); placing a component (8) disposed at the apex formed between the major base of the component (1) and the component (6); placing a component (8) arranged in the apex formed between the major base of the component (2) and the component (6); placing the larger rectangular component (3) disposed on its front face on one side of the side faces in the shape of "L" and on the lower base of the components (1) and (2); placing the middle rectangular component (4) with its front face on the central part of the rear face of the component (3); place a square component (5) with the plush Velero ® (A) in the shape of a "U" on its front face (F) coupled with the Sailboat ® hook (G) of the smaller base of the components (1) and ( two); placing a square component (7) disposed on its front face with one of its side faces in contact with the lower part of the rear face of the component (5); placing a component (7) arranged with its front face on the component (7).

A special configuration of the structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) can be arranged to form a desk as illustrated in Ia [ Figure 21], an armchair that is formed by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the smaller base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbow pads and part of the base of the chair; then the middle rectangular component (4) is placed matching the plush Sailboat ® (A) in a "U" shape on its front face (E) with the hook Sailboat ® (G) on the side of the components (1) ) and (2), thus remaining as the backrest of the chair; the square component (6) is placed on the intermediate space of the elbow pads that form the components (1) and (2) to form the two-level seat of the chair; then a smaller rectangular component (8) is placed at the apex formed between the component (4) and the component (6) so that the component (8) functions as a chair back cushion; place, fasten and adjust a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which hold the component (4), as reinforcement to the back of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2) passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair; a desk that is formed by placing two square components (7) arranged on its front face side by side; placing a square component (5) arranged with its front face on the component (7); placing two smaller rectangular components (8) disposed on their front face side by side on the component (7); place a component larger rectangular (3) arranged with its front face on the components (5), (8) and (8); placing a component (6) on line and at the level of the square components (7); placing a component (8) disposed at the apex formed by the component (6) and the component (8).

A special configuration of the structural components (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) can be arranged to form a sofa bed as illustrated in Ia. [Figure 22], by placing two components in the form of "L" (1), (2), facing each other, so that the largest base of each component is supported on the surface to form the elbows and the base of the armchair; the larger rectangular component (3) is placed matching the plush Sailboat ® (A) in a "U" shape on its front face (D) with the Sailboat ® hook (G) on the side of the components (1) and (2), thus remaining as the backrest of the chair; a minor rectangular component (8) disposed on the major bases of the components (1) and (2); place, fasten and adjust. a pair of belts (9) to the two clips (H) located in the upper rear part of each of the components (1) and (2), which fasten the component (3), as reinforcement to the back of the chair and a belt (9) to the clasp (H) located in the components (1) and (2), passing through the lower front part reinforcing the base of the chair; placing two square components (6) disposed on its front face, side by side with its side face in contact with the larger lateral face and at the level of the greater base of the components (1) and (2); placing a middle rectangular component (4) and a component (8) side by side disposed on its front face and its larger side face in contact with the minor side face of the component (4); the major side face formed by the components (4) and (8) in contact with the larger side face formed by the two components (6); placing two square components (7) arranged on its front face, side by side with its lateral face and at the level of the greater base of the components (1) and (2); The larger side face formed by the components (7) in contact with the larger side face formed by the components (4) and (8).

It is recognized and anticipated that the variety of structural components of the present invention included in any configuration can be strategically placed in another variety of diverse forms, including those that produce a wide variety of diverse visually attractive patterns, coordinated or uncoordinated, according to Io. wanted.

Claims

CLAIMS I have described my invention enough, I consider it as a novelty and therefore I claim as my exclusive property, contained in the following clauses:

A transformable block system comprising a plurality of three-dimensional predetermined geometrical components of various proportional shapes and sizes that can be assembled and arranged together in a multiplicity of different types of furniture, shapes and figures, said system being formed by at least two "L" shaped components, a larger rectangular component, a medium rectangular component, four minor rectangular components and five square components, where each component member includes a Velero ® system on one or more sides as a means of connection, fixing, and / or fastening, characterized by an adjustment system comprising a plurality of adjustment belts (9), each of which is formed by a rigid tape (R) having at its ends a male clasp (M), and a slide (O) to adjust the length of the rigid tape (9) to the different configurations of the system, said adjustment belts (9) are coupled r its male type (M) clasps to sets of female snaps (H) placed on the outer corners of the system components.

2. A system of blocks transformable in accordance with clause 1; characterized in that the components have a ratio of the same thickness, where the structural components in "L" (1) have a length of 4 times their thickness, a width of 4 times their thickness, and their smaller base has a length of 4 times its thickness and a width of 2 times its thickness; the larger geometrically rectangular structural component (3) is 8 times its thickness and 4 times thick; the geometrically rectangular structural component (4) has a length of 6 times its thickness and a width of 4 times its thickness; the smaller geometrically rectangular structural components (8) have a length of 4 times their thickness and a width of 2 times their thickness; the geometrically square structural component (5) with its sides measuring 4 times its thickness; the two geometrically squared structural components (6) with their sides measure 4 times their thickness; two structurally square structural components (7) with their sides that measure

4 times its thickness.

3. A system of blocks transformable in accordance with clause 1; further characterized in that the clasps are arranged as follows in the "L" element, two in the upper part of the larger base and one in the lower part of the base. The major base and two at the left end of the minor base and one at the right end of the minor base.

4. A system of blocks transformable in accordance with clause 1; further characterized in that the components of the system are preferably made of a material such as foam rubber and with an outer cover or sheath made of a preferably soft, flexible and resistant material such as skin type vinyl.

5. A system of blocks transformable in accordance with clause 1; further characterized in that a geometrically structural component in the form of "L" (2) is the image in the mirror of the other.

6. A system of blocks transformable in accordance with clause 1; further characterized because said system allows the conformation of furniture such as armchairs, beds and mats among others.

7. A system of blocks transformable in accordance with clause 1, where the connection or subjection between the components can be sailboat ®, belts, snaps, buttons, laces or the like.