CA2125838A1 - Beach puzzle blanket/towel - Google Patents
Beach puzzle blanket/towelInfo
- Publication number
- CA2125838A1 CA2125838A1 CA002125838A CA2125838A CA2125838A1 CA 2125838 A1 CA2125838 A1 CA 2125838A1 CA 002125838 A CA002125838 A CA 002125838A CA 2125838 A CA2125838 A CA 2125838A CA 2125838 A1 CA2125838 A1 CA 2125838A1
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- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- irregularly shaped
- towel
- shaped pieces
- puzzle
- mat
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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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
- A63F9/10—Two-dimensional jig-saw puzzles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
- A47G9/06—Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs
- A47G9/062—Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs for covering the ground, e.g. picnic or beach blankets
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
- A47K10/02—Towels
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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
- A63F9/001—Games or toys connected to, or combined with, other objects; Objects with a second use as a toy or game
- A63F2009/0049—Objects with a second use as toy or game
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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
- A63F9/10—Two-dimensional jig-saw puzzles
- A63F2009/1016—Two-dimensional jig-saw puzzles the pieces having additional connections, i.e. in addition to the connection by the jig-saw shapes
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Abstract
A puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen is provided which consists of a plurality of irregularly shaped pieces having interlocking sides to match up with each other, so as to form one complete unit when fitted together. A mechanism is for retaining the interlocking sides of the plurality of irregularly shaped pieces together when matched up with each other, so as to keep the one complete unit together to be utilized.
Description
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PUZZLE TOWEL/MAT FOR
BATH, BEACH AND KITCHEN
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The instant invention relate~ generally to puzzles and more specifically it relates to a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen.
Description of the Prior Art Numerous puzzles have been provided in prior art that are each adapted to be a toy game or testing device that tests the ingenuity of a person.
While these units.may be suitable for the particular purpose to which they address, they woul.d not be as suitable for the purpo~es of the present invention as heretofore described.
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- SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices.
Another object is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen that will incorporate the best features of a jigsaw puzzle, so that its size can be increased to allow one or more people to use it.
An additional Qbject is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen, in 2125~38 which various types of fasteners can be utilized to hold the irregularly shaped pieces together to form one complete unit thereof.
A further o~ject is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen that is simple and easy to use.
A still further object is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen that is economical in cost to manufacture.
Further objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds.
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To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illu~trated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims.
212S~
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES
FIGURE 1 i8 a vertical per~pective view of a fir~t embodiment of the instant invention, in which the pieces are held together by hook and eye fastener~.
FIGURE 2 is a horizontal perspective view of a portion of the first embodiment.
FIGURE 3 is a cross sectional view taken along line 3-3 in Figure 2, showing one hook and eye fastener in greater detail.
21258.~,8 FIGURE 4 i8 a plan view of a second embodiment of the instant invention in which the pieces are held together by tie strings.
FIGURE 5 iB a plan view of a third embodiment of the instant invention having a matching portion of a picture on each piece thereof.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment showing a portion of two pieces held together by a fold over VELCRO strip.
FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment, showing a portion of two pieces held together by magnetic fasteners.
- 212~38 FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment, showing a portion of two pieces held together by snap fasteners.
FIGURE 9 is a perspective view of a seventh embodiment, showing a portion of two pieces held together by a split edge VELCRO attachment.
- 212~ 8 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EM~ODIMENTS
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the Figures illustrate a puzzle towel/mat 10 for bath, beach and kitchen, which consists of a plurality of irregularly shaped pieces 12 having interlocking sides 14 to match up with each other, so as to form one complete unit 16 when fitted together. A mechanism 18 is for ret~;ning the interlocking sides 14 of the plurality of irregularly shaped pieces 12 together when matched up with each other, so as to keep the one complete unit 16 together to be utilized.
The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, includes a plurality of hook and eye fa~teners 20 spaced apart along the interlocking-sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 4, includes a plurality of tie string fasteners 22 spaced apart at the corners 24 of the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
The ret~;n;ng mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 6, includes a plurality of fold over VELCRO
strip fasteners 26, along the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
212~t,8 The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 7, includes a plurality of magnetic fasteners 28 spaced apart along the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 8, includes a plurality of snap fasteners 30 spaced apart along the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 9, includes a plurality of split edge VELCRO
attachment fasteners 32 along the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
2125~3~
In Figure 5 each irregularly shaped piece 12 include~ a matching portion 34 of a picture thereon, so that when ~aid interlocking sides are matched up with each other the picture will be completed.
The irregularly shaped pieces 12 can be fabricated out of soft, heavy woven cloth material 36, 80 that a person can utilize the one complete unit 16 as a covering to be placed upon the sand of a beach. The irregularly shaped pieces 12 can be fabricated out of absorbent woven cloth material 38, so that a person can utilize the one complete unit 16 for wiping and drying something wet.
The puzzle towel/mat 10 can be made in different sizes, shape~ and colors. The 21~583~
irregularly shaped pieces 12 do not necessarily have to fit into all interlocking sides 14, but must fit into just one interlocking side 14. The different irregularly shaped pieces 12 can also be of any size or configuration and also be made out of wood, bamboo, burlap and vinyl. Even though the instant invention was de~cribed as a towel/mat 10, it also can be fabricated typically as a hand towel, a pot holder, a bed spread, a face cloth a~d the like.
212~8 LIST OF REFERENCE NUM~ERS
a puzzle towel/mat 12 irregularly shaped piece 14 interlocking side of 12 16 complete unit 18 retaining mechanism on 14 2125~3~
-hook and eye fasteners for 18 22 tie string fasteners for 18 24 corner of 12 26 fold over VELCRO strip fasteners for 18 28 magnetic fasteners for 18 snap fasteners for 18 32 split edge VELCRO attachment fasteners for 18 , 34 matching portion of a picture on 12 36 soft, heavy woven cloth material for 12 38 absorbent woven cloth material for 12 2 1 2 ~ 8 ~ ~
It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods differing from the type described above.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.-
PUZZLE TOWEL/MAT FOR
BATH, BEACH AND KITCHEN
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The instant invention relate~ generally to puzzles and more specifically it relates to a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen.
Description of the Prior Art Numerous puzzles have been provided in prior art that are each adapted to be a toy game or testing device that tests the ingenuity of a person.
While these units.may be suitable for the particular purpose to which they address, they woul.d not be as suitable for the purpo~es of the present invention as heretofore described.
212~3~
- SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices.
Another object is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen that will incorporate the best features of a jigsaw puzzle, so that its size can be increased to allow one or more people to use it.
An additional Qbject is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen, in 2125~38 which various types of fasteners can be utilized to hold the irregularly shaped pieces together to form one complete unit thereof.
A further o~ject is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen that is simple and easy to use.
A still further object is to provide a puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen that is economical in cost to manufacture.
Further objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds.
- 212~3~
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illu~trated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims.
212S~
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES
FIGURE 1 i8 a vertical per~pective view of a fir~t embodiment of the instant invention, in which the pieces are held together by hook and eye fastener~.
FIGURE 2 is a horizontal perspective view of a portion of the first embodiment.
FIGURE 3 is a cross sectional view taken along line 3-3 in Figure 2, showing one hook and eye fastener in greater detail.
21258.~,8 FIGURE 4 i8 a plan view of a second embodiment of the instant invention in which the pieces are held together by tie strings.
FIGURE 5 iB a plan view of a third embodiment of the instant invention having a matching portion of a picture on each piece thereof.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment showing a portion of two pieces held together by a fold over VELCRO strip.
FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment, showing a portion of two pieces held together by magnetic fasteners.
- 212~38 FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment, showing a portion of two pieces held together by snap fasteners.
FIGURE 9 is a perspective view of a seventh embodiment, showing a portion of two pieces held together by a split edge VELCRO attachment.
- 212~ 8 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EM~ODIMENTS
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the Figures illustrate a puzzle towel/mat 10 for bath, beach and kitchen, which consists of a plurality of irregularly shaped pieces 12 having interlocking sides 14 to match up with each other, so as to form one complete unit 16 when fitted together. A mechanism 18 is for ret~;ning the interlocking sides 14 of the plurality of irregularly shaped pieces 12 together when matched up with each other, so as to keep the one complete unit 16 together to be utilized.
The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, includes a plurality of hook and eye fa~teners 20 spaced apart along the interlocking-sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 4, includes a plurality of tie string fasteners 22 spaced apart at the corners 24 of the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
The ret~;n;ng mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 6, includes a plurality of fold over VELCRO
strip fasteners 26, along the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
212~t,8 The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 7, includes a plurality of magnetic fasteners 28 spaced apart along the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 8, includes a plurality of snap fasteners 30 spaced apart along the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
The retaining mechanism 18, as shown in Figure 9, includes a plurality of split edge VELCRO
attachment fasteners 32 along the interlocking sides 14 of the irregularly shaped pieces 12.
2125~3~
In Figure 5 each irregularly shaped piece 12 include~ a matching portion 34 of a picture thereon, so that when ~aid interlocking sides are matched up with each other the picture will be completed.
The irregularly shaped pieces 12 can be fabricated out of soft, heavy woven cloth material 36, 80 that a person can utilize the one complete unit 16 as a covering to be placed upon the sand of a beach. The irregularly shaped pieces 12 can be fabricated out of absorbent woven cloth material 38, so that a person can utilize the one complete unit 16 for wiping and drying something wet.
The puzzle towel/mat 10 can be made in different sizes, shape~ and colors. The 21~583~
irregularly shaped pieces 12 do not necessarily have to fit into all interlocking sides 14, but must fit into just one interlocking side 14. The different irregularly shaped pieces 12 can also be of any size or configuration and also be made out of wood, bamboo, burlap and vinyl. Even though the instant invention was de~cribed as a towel/mat 10, it also can be fabricated typically as a hand towel, a pot holder, a bed spread, a face cloth a~d the like.
212~8 LIST OF REFERENCE NUM~ERS
a puzzle towel/mat 12 irregularly shaped piece 14 interlocking side of 12 16 complete unit 18 retaining mechanism on 14 2125~3~
-hook and eye fasteners for 18 22 tie string fasteners for 18 24 corner of 12 26 fold over VELCRO strip fasteners for 18 28 magnetic fasteners for 18 snap fasteners for 18 32 split edge VELCRO attachment fasteners for 18 , 34 matching portion of a picture on 12 36 soft, heavy woven cloth material for 12 38 absorbent woven cloth material for 12 2 1 2 ~ 8 ~ ~
It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods differing from the type described above.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.-
Claims (12)
1. A puzzle towel/mat for bath, beach and kitchen, which comprises:
a) a plurality of irregularly shaped pieces having interlocking sides to match up with each other, so as to form one complete unit when fitted together; and b) means for retaining said interlocking sides of said plurality of irregularly shaped pieces together when matched up with each other, so as to keep said one complete unit together to be utilized.
a) a plurality of irregularly shaped pieces having interlocking sides to match up with each other, so as to form one complete unit when fitted together; and b) means for retaining said interlocking sides of said plurality of irregularly shaped pieces together when matched up with each other, so as to keep said one complete unit together to be utilized.
2. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein said retaining means includes a plurality of hook and eye fasteners, spaced apart along the interlocking sides of said irregularly shaped pieces.
3. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein said retaining means includes a plurality of tie string fasteners spaced apart at the corners of the interlocking sides of said irregularly shaped pieces.
4. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein said retaining means includes a plurality of fold over VELCRO strip fasteners along said interlocking sides of said irregularly shaped pieces.
5. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein said retaining means includes a plurality of magnetic fasteners spaced apart along said interlocking sides of said irregularly shaped pieces.
6. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein said retaining means includes a plurality of snap fasteners spaced apart along said interlocking sides of said irregularly shaped pieces.
7. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein said retaining means includes a plurality of split edge VELCRO attachment fasteners along said interlocking sides of said irregularly shaped pieces.
8. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein each said irregularly shaped piece includes a matching portion of a picture thereon, so that when said interlocking sides are matched up with each other the picture will be completed.
9. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein said irregularly shaped pieces are fabricated out of soft, heavy woven cloth material, so that a person can utilize said one complete unit as a covering to be placed upon the sand of a beach.
10. A puzzle towel/mat as recited in Claim 1, wherein said irregularly shaped pieces are fabricated out of absorbent woven cloth material, so that a person can utilize said one complete unit for wiping and drying something wet.
11. A beach towel comprising:
a) a plurality of irregularly shaped pieces having interlocking sides to match up with each other to form one complete regularly shaped unit, said irregularly shaped pieces being fabricated out of soft, heavy woven cloth material; and b) means for retaining said interlocking sides of said plurality of irregularly shaped pieces together when matched up with each other, so as to keep said one complete regularly shaped unit together for use, wherein each said irregularly shaped piece includes a matching portion of a picture thereon, so that when said interlocking sides are matched up with each other the picture will be completed.
a) a plurality of irregularly shaped pieces having interlocking sides to match up with each other to form one complete regularly shaped unit, said irregularly shaped pieces being fabricated out of soft, heavy woven cloth material; and b) means for retaining said interlocking sides of said plurality of irregularly shaped pieces together when matched up with each other, so as to keep said one complete regularly shaped unit together for use, wherein each said irregularly shaped piece includes a matching portion of a picture thereon, so that when said interlocking sides are matched up with each other the picture will be completed.
12. A beach towel comprising:
a) a plurality of isolated irregularly shaped pieces having complementary interlocking sides to match up with each other to form one complete regularly shaped unit, said irregularly shaped pieces being fabricated from absorbent woven cloth; and b) means for retaining said interlocking sides of said plurality of irregularly shaped pieces together when matched up with each other, so as to hold said one complete regularly shaped unit together for use as a towel, wherein each said irregularly shaped piece includes a matching portion of a picture thereon, so that when said interlocking sides are matched up with each other the picture will be completed.
a) a plurality of isolated irregularly shaped pieces having complementary interlocking sides to match up with each other to form one complete regularly shaped unit, said irregularly shaped pieces being fabricated from absorbent woven cloth; and b) means for retaining said interlocking sides of said plurality of irregularly shaped pieces together when matched up with each other, so as to hold said one complete regularly shaped unit together for use as a towel, wherein each said irregularly shaped piece includes a matching portion of a picture thereon, so that when said interlocking sides are matched up with each other the picture will be completed.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002125838A CA2125838A1 (en) | 1994-06-14 | 1994-06-14 | Beach puzzle blanket/towel |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002125838A CA2125838A1 (en) | 1994-06-14 | 1994-06-14 | Beach puzzle blanket/towel |
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| CA2125838A1 true CA2125838A1 (en) | 1995-12-15 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002125838A Abandoned CA2125838A1 (en) | 1994-06-14 | 1994-06-14 | Beach puzzle blanket/towel |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE102008024961A1 (en) | 2008-05-23 | 2009-11-26 | Schütz, Karen | Modular cover for use as toy bag, comprises two modules with two or more plates arranged at each side of each module, where plates are formed protruding on edge of module |
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1994
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE102008024961A1 (en) | 2008-05-23 | 2009-11-26 | Schütz, Karen | Modular cover for use as toy bag, comprises two modules with two or more plates arranged at each side of each module, where plates are formed protruding on edge of module |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 19970616 |