U.S. patent number 3,863,918 [Application Number 05/423,249] was granted by the patent office on 1975-02-04 for building block game.
Invention is credited to George A. Kramer.
United States Patent |
3,863,918 |
Kramer |
February 4, 1975 |
Building block game
Abstract
This invention relates to a building block game in which
various-shaped blocks are stacked one upon the other to attempt to
reach a maximum height.
Inventors: |
Kramer; George A. (Apple
Valley, CA) |
Family
ID: |
23678185 |
Appl.
No.: |
05/423,249 |
Filed: |
December 10, 1973 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
273/450;
446/85 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H
33/04 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A63H
33/04 (20060101); A63f 009/00 (); A63h
033/06 () |
Field of
Search: |
;273/1R,1E,1M
;46/24,25 |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Foreign Patent Documents
Primary Examiner: Shapiro; Paul E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Babcock; William C.
Claims
Having described my invention, I claim:
1. A building block game in which the blocks comprising the same
are adapted to be stacked laterally to define a column in which a
portion of the blocks interlock and extend transversely therefrom,
said game comprising: a plurality of rectangular blocks in which a
first portion thereof includes V-shaped wings that extends
outwardly from flat surfaces thereof, a second portion of said
blocks that include inverted L-shaped members that project from
flat surfaces thereof and are partially offset from said blocks, a
third portion of said blocks that include inverted L-shaped members
that project from flat surfaces thereof and are axially aligned
with said blocks, and a fourth portion of said blocks that include
L-shaped members in abutting contact flat surfaces thereof, with
one of said blocks of said first portion serving as a base for said
column with said V-shaped wing in upwardly extending position and
said blocks defining said first, second, third and fourth portions
being stacked one upon the other to rest on said V-shaped wings to
define said column and at least a part of said first, second, third
and fourth portions of said blocks stacked on said V-shaped wing of
said block that serves as a base interlocking with one another to
extend horizontally from said column.
2. A building block game as defined in claim 1 which in addition
includes a block different in shape from those blocks that define
said first, second, third and fourth portions, said block serving
as a cap when said column is completed.
3. A building block game as defined in claim 2 in which said block
that serves as a cap includes a rectangular portion that has an
inverted V-shaped member secured to a flat face thereof.
Description
An object of my invention is to provide a novel building block game
in which various blocks have a different center of gravity so that
it requires skill to stack the blocks one upon the other.
Another object of my invention is to provide a novel building block
game which can be formed of various materials. Also they are so
shaped that they will interlock with one another to provide a
vertical structure.
Other objects and advantages of my invention may appear from the
accompanying drawings, the sub-joined detailed description and the
appended claims.
In the drawing:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of my building block game enclosed in a box
or container.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of first one of the blocks.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second one of the blocks.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a third block.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fourth block.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the uppermost block.
FIG. 7 illustrates the vertical assembly of the various blocks.
Referring more particularly to the drawing: Numeral 1 indicates a
box or container in which the various-shaped blocks may be placed
for storage, shipping or the like. A lowermost tier of the blocks 2
is formed with two upwardly extending wings 3 to form a series of
blocks as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. One of the blocks 2 becomes the
lowermost foundation block and all subsequent blocks rest on this
one when the blocks are arranged to define a column. The second
series of blocks 4 is also provided with a single upwardly
projecting off-set inverted L-shaped wing 5, which wing fits
against a block 4 as shown in the lower portion of FIG. 7. Again,
as shown in FIG. 7, the block 6 is identical to the block 2 and
rests against the wings 5 as shown. Still another block 7 is
identical to the block 2 and 6. This block 7 in turn supports a
pair of blocks 8 and 9 which are identical to the block 4. The
projecting wings of this block interlock as shown in FIG. 7 and
thus support the column to this point. Still another block 10 is
identical to the block 2, and the wings 11 of this last-named block
engage and grip the blocks 8 and 9 again as shown in FIG. 7. An
additional block 12 is provided with an upright L-shaped wing 13
which rests on the block 10 as shown in FIG. 7. The block 14 again
is identical to the block 2 and supports a block 15 that includes
an inverted L-shaped wing 16 that is aligned with the block as
shown in FIG. 7. The block 16 is identical to the block 15 as shown
in FIGS. 4 and 7. The block 17 is identical to the block 16 and
rests thereon as shown in FIG. 7. The final block 18 rests on top
of the block 17 and serves as a cap when it is the ultimate or
winning position at the top of the blocks that define a column.
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