PUZZLE SET

Abstract

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.

Claims

1. A puzzle set, comprising: a plurality of puzzle pieces, each puzzle piece comprising a plurality of puzzle piece sections; and a puzzle frame for placing the plurality of puzzle pieces; wherein the plurality of puzzle pieces mate with each other in an interconnected or stacked arrangement to form a completed puzzle.

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, T-shape, L-shape, J-shape, O-shape, Z-shape, or S-shape.

4. The puzzle set of claim 1, wherein the geometry of the puzzle piece comprises an I-shape, T-shape, L-shape, J-shape, O-shape, Z-shape, or S-shape, 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 top surface for attaching with a puzzle piece.

10. The puzzle set of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of alignment markings for aiding in placement of the puzzles pieces with shapes and puzzle piece sections in an interlocking or stacked arrangement.

11. The puzzle set of claim 1, further comprising a puzzle pattern for denoting puzzle piece position and completed puzzle pattern.

12. The puzzle set of claim 1, wherein the puzzle pieces are marked with coordinates.

13. The puzzle set of claim 1, wherein the puzzle frame further comprises guidelines to indicate coordinates for placement of the puzzle pieces.

14. The puzzle set of claim 1, wherein the puzzle pieces and the puzzle frame comprise fixing means to attach the puzzle pieces to the puzzle frame.

15. The puzzle set of claim 1, wherein the fixing means comprises a magnet, adhesive glue, re-usable adhesive, felt, or Velcro.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] FIG. 2 is an exploded view drawing illustrating a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] FIG. 3A is a drawing illustrating puzzle pieces of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] FIG. 3B is a drawing illustrating puzzle pieces of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a puzzle piece of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a multi-colored puzzle piece of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a hollow puzzle piece of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a hollow puzzle piece of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a puzzle piece with different shaped sections of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating a puzzle piece with different color and shaped sections of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] FIG. 10A is a drawing illustrating a completed puzzle pattern of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] FIG. 10B is a drawing illustrating a completed heart-shaped puzzle pattern of a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0039] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating a puzzle set according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0040] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Refer to FIG. 1, which illustrates an embodiment of the puzzle set 1 of the present invention and to FIG. 2, which is an exploded view showing the puzzle set 1 with one type of puzzle pieces, a puzzle frame 2, and a plurality of puzzle pieces 3.

[0042] The puzzle frame 2 has an frame insert base 4 that conforms with the shape of a puzzle pattern 21. The puzzle pattern 21 is positioned in the frame insert base 4, and the puzzle pattern 21 further comprises alignment markings 311. The plurality of puzzle pieces 3 are arranged in positions that match the puzzle pattern 21 in order to complete the puzzle.

[0043] The puzzle piece 3 comprises a plurality of puzzle piece sections 31, for example four puzzle piece sections 31 per puzzle piece 3.

[0044] The puzzle piece section 31 comprises a shape that is square, hexagonal, octagonal, circular or any geometric shape. Also, the plurality of the puzzle pieces 3 comprise different geometric shapes such as I-shaped 3a, T-shaped 3b, L-shaped 3c, O-shaped 3d, S-shaped 3e, J-shaped 3f and Z-shaped 3g. The plurality of the puzzle pieces 3 are arranged against or connected to each other to shape the pattern of the puzzle pattern 21.

[0045] Each puzzle piece 3 comprises at least four puzzle piece sections 31 arranged in a variety of geometric compositions, and any geometrical outer shape. The puzzle piece section 31 via the first direction 91 is connected or by the first direction 91 combined with the second direction 92, wherein the first direction 91 and the second direction 92 are perpendicular to each other.

[0046] Refer to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B which illustrate the puzzle pieces 3 comprising at least four puzzle piece sections 31 arranged in seven different geometrical compositions.

[0047] If four puzzle piece sections 31 are in the first direction 91 results in an I-shaped puzzle piece 3a.

[0048] If three of the four puzzle piece sections 31 are in the first direction 91, and a fourth puzzle piece section 31 is in the second direction 92 results in a T-shaped puzzle piece 3b, an L-shaped puzzle piece 3c, or a J-shaped puzzle piece 3f;

[0049] If two of the four puzzle piece sections 31 are in the first direction 91, and two puzzle piece sections 31 are in the second direction 92 results in an O-shaped 3d, S-shaped 3e, or Z-shaped 3g puzzle piece.

[0050] Refer to FIG. 4. The shape of the puzzle piece section 31, is hexagonal, octagonal, circular or any geometric shape and the outer surface of the puzzle piece section is the same color.

[0051] Refer to FIG. 5. The shape of the puzzle piece section 31, is hexagonal, octagonal, circular or any geometric shape and the outer surface of the puzzle piece section comprises four different colors.

[0052] Refer to FIG. 6. The shape of the puzzle piece section 31, is hexagonal, octagonal, circular or any geometric shape and the interior of the puzzle piece section is hollow to allow additional puzzle pieces to be inserted into the hollow area.

[0053] Refer to FIG. 7. The shape of the puzzle piece section 31, is hexagonal, octagonal, circular or any geometric shape and the interior of the puzzle piece section is hollow to allow additional puzzle pieces to be inserted into the hollow area. The hollow area of each puzzle piece section is separated from each other.

[0054] Refer to FIG. 8. The shape of the puzzle piece section 31, is two or more geometric shapes such as hexagonal, octagonal, circular or any geometric shape and the outer surface of the puzzle piece section is the same color.

[0055] Refer to FIG. 9. The shape of the puzzle piece section 31, is two or more geometric shapes such as hexagonal, octagonal, circular or any geometric shape and the outer surface of the puzzle piece section is two or more colors.

[0056] Refer to FIG. 10 A and FIG. 10 B, the puzzle pattern 21 comprises a plurality of alignment markings 311, and the plurality of alignment markings 311 are assembled into the shape of the puzzle pattern 21. The puzzle pattern 21 indicates the completed puzzle pattern or design and the puzzle piece placement position. For example, the puzzle pattern 21 illustrated in FIG. 10B indicates that the completed puzzle is heart-shaped.

[0057] Refer to FIG. 11 which illustrates the plurality of alignment markings 311 and the puzzle pieces have a stacked puzzle piece 312, so that the plurality of alignment markings 311 mate with the puzzle piece 3 and fit to each other and are assembled into the shape of the puzzle pattern 21.

[0058] Refer to FIG. 12. The puzzle set 1 further comprises a puzzle description and puzzle placement details. The puzzle frame 2 further comprises a guideline 5 for denoting coordinates to assist the user in placing the puzzle piece 3 in the correct position or location.

[0059] Further, in embodiments, the puzzle frame 2 and the plurality of puzzle pieces comprise a fixing means or fixing component to attach the puzzle pieces to the puzzle frame 2 or frame insert base 4. The fixing means comprises, for example, a magnet, adhesive glue, re-usable adhesive, felt, or Velcro.

[0060] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. In view of the foregoing, it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations of this invention provided they fall within the scope of the invention and its equivalent.