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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2000
Character Games Limited, , GB;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a puzzle comprising a plurality of planar elements (,) and a main core member (,). When the plurality of planar elements (,) are assembled in a correct order then the planar elements (,) together define a recognizable three-dimensional figure (,). In some aspects of the invention the planar elements (,) comprise at least first (,) and second (,) sub-groups of planar elements. The first sub-group of planar elements (,) are for assembly on the main core member (,). The assembled three-dimensional figure comprises a plurality of separately identifiable components (,). One of the components (,) is defined totally by the second sub-group of planar elements (,) and is an entity identifiable separately from the remainder of the assembled puzzle. In some embodiments the planar elements (,) of the second sub-group are mounted on a branch core member (,). The planar elements of the second sub-group can be mounted on a branch core member so that they are not parallel to the planar elements of the first sub-group.