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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 24, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2012
Raymond E. Fraze, Hereford, AZ (US);
Raymond E. Fraze, Hereford, AZ (US);
Playability Toys, LLC, Tucson, AZ (US);
Abstract
A tactile slide puzzle comprises a puzzle support structure, and a plurality of pieces that are slidably disposed on or within the puzzle support structure. The plurality of pieces, when properly configured, form a completed puzzle having a plurality of shapes which protrude outwardly from a surface of said plurality of pieces. Each of said sliding pieces includes a portion of at least one of said plurality of shapes, and each of said plurality of shapes has a textured top surface. The slide puzzle may further include a solution key disposed on the slide puzzle, and the solution key has the same tactile feel as does the completed puzzle. An audible or visual indicator may be included to provide an indication that the puzzle has been properly completed.