WO2010005635A3 - Logic puzzle - Google Patents
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- WO2010005635A3 WO2010005635A3 PCT/US2009/044610 US2009044610W WO2010005635A3 WO 2010005635 A3 WO2010005635 A3 WO 2010005635A3 US 2009044610 W US2009044610 W US 2009044610W WO 2010005635 A3 WO2010005635 A3 WO 2010005635A3
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- puzzle
- apex
- indicia
- opposed face
- puzzle elements
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
- A63F9/06—Patience; Other games for self-amusement
- A63F9/12—Three-dimensional jig-saw puzzles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
- A63F9/06—Patience; Other games for self-amusement
- A63F9/12—Three-dimensional jig-saw puzzles
- A63F9/1208—Connections between puzzle elements
- A63F2009/1212—Connections between puzzle elements magnetic connections
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
- A63F9/06—Patience; Other games for self-amusement
- A63F9/12—Three-dimensional jig-saw puzzles
- A63F9/1208—Connections between puzzle elements
- A63F2009/1224—Connections between puzzle elements using two or more types of connections
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Abstract
A three-dimensional polyhedra-form logic puzzle comprised of a plurality of independent, non-interconnected puzzle elements of three-dimensional geometric, axially-symmetric, pyramidal-peaked form including one or more apex-opposed polygon faces and a plurality of radial faces. Each edge of an apex-opposed face that contacts a radial face presents visible design indicia. Radial faces contain transversely-polarized magnetic, mechanical or electro-mechanical attachment mechanisms. The puzzle is solved and the three-dimensional polyhedra completed when puzzle elements are placed with the visible design indicia of every puzzle element's apex-opposed face edges conforming to those of every adjacent puzzle element. Radial faces may contain protuberances and cavities corresponding to indicia of corresponding apex-opposed face edges such that only puzzle elements with conforming apex-opposed face indicia will interjoin. Computerized processes determine viable solutions for indicia combinations on puzzle elements. Puzzle elements may be of pyramidal, dipyramidal, trapezohedral, rhombohedric or other similar forms.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US12/214,127 | 2008-06-16 | ||
US12/214,127 US20090309302A1 (en) | 2008-06-16 | 2008-06-16 | Logic puzzle |
Publications (2)
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WO2010005635A2 WO2010005635A2 (en) | 2010-01-14 |
WO2010005635A3 true WO2010005635A3 (en) | 2010-03-04 |
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PCT/US2009/044610 WO2010005635A2 (en) | 2008-06-16 | 2009-05-20 | Logic puzzle |
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US (1) | US20090309302A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2010005635A2 (en) |
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