CN218390341U - Modular system and functional modular object - Google Patents

Abstract

A modular system for assembling alphabetic characters is disclosed, the modular system comprising a plurality of three-dimensional modules having different shapes, at least a portion of the three-dimensional modules being configured to be connected to one another, wherein the modules are specifically shaped such that when connected, the modules form the shape of an alphabetic letter. The modular system is an educational kit for assembling arabic alphabet characters. Also disclosed is a functional modular object comprising a plurality of connected three-dimensional modules having different shapes, wherein the modules are specifically shaped such that when connected, the modules form the shape of an alphabet letter.

Description

Modular system and functional modular object

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a modular system of attachable blocks, and more particularly, to an educational modular system or set for constructing attachable blocks of alphabet letters, and a modular system for constructing a functional object using the attachable blocks.

Background

The background description contains information that may be helpful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

Several educational systems and/or kits are known in the art, which contain various letters of the alphabet for learning purposes. Currently existing systems or kits typically include blocks or tiles, each of which contains a single letter of the alphabet thereon, that are placed together (or close to each other) to construct and spell a particular word. While these types of kits are useful for constructing words from individual letters, they do not address the need for a user (such as a child or a person learning a new alphabet) to be able to construct individual letters. Many times, when learning a new alphabet, we must first learn how to construct, draw or visualize individual letters and then be able to construct the entire word. Furthermore, although several systems are used for a single letter (e.g. of western language), there is currently no such available solution, especially for people who speak arabic or who are interested in learning arabic and language. In addition, many educational kits are specific to children and may be simple non-functional objects and are in the form of block toys that are merely placed close to each other and not connected together. Such blocks have no separate use other than as toys or puzzle pieces for children.

Thus, there remains a need for an educational system or kit (or modular system) that addresses these shortcomings.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The present invention relates to a modular system or educational system comprising a plurality of attachable blocks for constructing and assembling a single alphabetic character. The system is specifically designed to contain a specific number of modules, each having a specific shape, which can be used to construct each letter. The system includes an appropriate amount of each module of a particular shape to enable the contents of the system to construct any letter of the alphabet.

A modular system for assembling alphabetic characters is disclosed, the modular system comprising a plurality of three-dimensional modules having different shapes, at least a portion of the three-dimensional modules being configured to be connected to one another, wherein the modules are specifically shaped such that when connected, the modules form the shape of an alphabetic letter. The modular system is an educational kit for assembling arabic alphabet characters.

According to the utility model discloses a various modules include:

a-three members having a three-dimensional shape of a cylinder;

b-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a cube with equal sides;

c-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a rectangle or cuboid with similar dimensions;

d-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a rectangle or a cuboid with different sizes;

e-four members having a three-dimensional shape of a half cylinder with a restricted circular hollow center;

f-two members having the three-dimensional shape of a quarter cylinder;

g-a three-dimensionally shaped member having a combined rectangular parallelepiped and quarter ring; and

h-a three-dimensional shaped member having a semi-cylinder with a restricted circular hollow center.

The dimensions of the module include:

a-three members having the three-dimensional shape of a cylinder, the diameter of the cylinder being 25cm;

b-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a cube with equal sides, the size of the cube being 25x25cm;

c-two members having a three-dimensional shape with a rectangle or cuboid of similar dimensions, the size of the rectangle or cuboid being 25x37.5cm;

d-two members having a three-dimensional shape with rectangles or cuboids of different sizes, said rectangles or cuboids having sizes of 25x87.5cm and 25x112.5cm;

e-four members having a three-dimensional shape of a semi-cylinder with a restricted circular hollow center, the diameters of the semi-cylinder being 62.5cm, 87.5cm and 100cm, respectively;

f-two members having the three-dimensional shape of a quarter cylinder with a radius of 25cm;

g-a three-dimensionally shaped member having a combined rectangular parallelepiped and quarter ring; and

h-a member having a three-dimensional shape of a semi-cylinder with a restricted circular hollow center, the dimensions of said semi-cylinder being 25x (62.5x50) x25cm.

Each module in the modular system includes an attachment mechanism for attaching to another module in order to create an alphabetic character.

In one embodiment of the invention, each module comprises an attachment mechanism for attaching to another module in order to create an alphabetic character, the attachment mechanism being selected from the group comprising: magnetic fasteners, adhesive fasteners, interlocking male/female fasteners, nut and bolt fasteners, mechanical fasteners, or combinations thereof.

In another embodiment of the invention, the combination of connected modules constructs various alphabet arabic letters, and the specific number of each module in the modular system is selected to enable construction of each and every letter of the arabic alphabet.

As another aspect of the present invention, a functional modular object is disclosed that comprises a plurality of connected three-dimensional modules having different shapes, wherein the modules are specifically shaped such that when connected, the modules form the shape of an alphabet letter.

In one embodiment, the alphabet letters are arabic alphabet letters.

In another embodiment of the invention, the plurality of three-dimensional modules is selected from the group consisting of:

a-three members having a three-dimensional shape of a cylinder;

b-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a cube with equal sides;

c-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a rectangle or a cuboid with similar dimensions;

d-two members having a three-dimensional shape with rectangles or cuboids of different sizes;

e-four members having a three-dimensional shape of half cylinders with distinct and confined circular hollow centers;

f-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a quarter cylinder;

g-a three-dimensional shaped member having a combined rectangular parallelepiped and quarter-ring; and

h-a three-dimensionally shaped member having half cylinders with different and limited circular hollow centers, said half cylinders having different sizes.

In another embodiment, the plurality of modules includes an attachment mechanism selected from the group consisting of: magnetic fasteners, velcro fasteners, adhesive fasteners, interlocking male/female fasteners, nut and bolt fasteners, mechanical fasteners, or combinations thereof.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the functional modular object is furniture.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the functional modular object is a chair, bench, or other seat assembly.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the functional modular object is a coffee table, a side table, a dining table, or other table-like component.

In another embodiment of the invention, the functional modular target is a paperweight, a bookend, or other type of structural support for common household structures and fixtures.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the functional modular object is a pillow.

In another embodiment of the invention, the functional modular object can be fixed on a surface, such as a wall, ceiling, floor, door, furniture or appliance surface, lawn, sidewalk, or other type of such surface.

In another embodiment of the invention, the functional modular object is an educational object.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the functional modular object is a toy or a jigsaw puzzle.

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The subject matter which is regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other aspects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

fig. 1 shows a general depiction of the various elements or components of the proposed modular system according to the present invention.

Fig. 2A illustrates three members with a shape of a three-dimensional cylinder with a diameter of 25cm according to the present invention.

Fig. 2B illustrates two members with a shape of a three-dimensional cube (with equal sides) with dimensions of 25x25cm according to the invention.

Fig. 2C illustrates two members with a three-dimensional rectangular/cuboid shape according to the invention, the modules each with a size of 25x37.5 cm.

Fig. 2D illustrates a member with a shape of a three-dimensional rectangle/cuboid with dimensions of 25x87.5cm according to the present invention.

Figure 2E illustrates a member according to the present invention with a shape of a three-dimensional rectangle/cuboid with dimensions of 25x112.5cm.

Fig. 2F-2H illustrate four members having a three-dimensional shape of half cylinders with different and limited circular hollow centers (or elongated semi-circular shapes) varying in diameter from 62.5cm, 87.5cm and 100cm, respectively, in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 2I illustrates two members in the shape of a three-dimensional quarter cylinder with a radius of 25cm according to the invention.

Fig. 2J illustrates a member according to the present invention which is a combination of a rectangular parallelepiped and a three-dimensional quarter ring, and

fig. 2K illustrates a component having a three-dimensional shape with a semi-cylinder with a different and limited circular hollow center (or elongated semi-toroidal shape) with different dimensions of 25x (62.5x50) x25 in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 3 depicts an example of possible attachments or connections of each module to another module forming an arabic alphabet letter in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 4 depicts a three-dimensional shape of a module a according to the invention-fig. 4A shows a side view and fig. 4B shows a top view.

Fig. 5 depicts a three-dimensional shape of a module B according to the invention-fig. 5A shows a side view and fig. 5B shows a top view.

Fig. 6 depicts a three-dimensional shape of a module C according to the invention-fig. 6A shows a side view and fig. 6B shows a top view.

Fig. 7 depicts the three-dimensional shape of module D, showing a side view and a top view. Fig. 7A and 7B show a side view and a top view, respectively, of a module D according to the invention with the dimension 25x87.5cm, and fig. 7C and 7D show a side view and a top view, respectively, of another module D according to the invention with the dimension 25x112.5 cm.

Fig. 8 depicts the three-dimensional shape of module E, with side and top views shown. Fig. 8A and 8B show a side view and a top view of a module E with a size of 62.5cm, and fig. 8C and 8D show a side view and a top view of another set of modules E, both with a size of 87.5 cm.

Fig. 8E and 8F show a side view and a top view of yet another module E according to the invention with a dimension of 100 cm.

Fig. 9 depicts a three-dimensional shape of a module F according to the invention-fig. 9A shows a side view and fig. 9B shows a top view.

Fig. 10 depicts a three-dimensional shape of a module G according to the invention-fig. 10A shows a side view and fig. 10B shows a top view.

Fig. 11 depicts a three-dimensional shape of a module H according to the present invention-fig. 11A shows a side view and fig. 11B shows a top view.

Fig. 12A-12C illustrate functional objects according to the present invention.

Fig. 13 shows various combinations of the described modules a-H according to the invention, which can be assembled to form the functional targets of the invention representing the arabic letters.

Detailed Description

Various aspects of the proposed modular system according to the present invention will be described in connection with fig. 1-13. In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers or letters are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts. Directional terminology, such as "top," "bottom," "front," "back," "front," "tail," etc., is used with reference to the orientation of one or more of the figures being described. Because components of embodiments of the present invention can be positioned in a number of different orientations, the directional terminology is used for purposes of illustration and is in no way limiting. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

By definition, a modular system is a collection of building blocks that can be configured in different ways to accommodate different customer needs. Over time, some modules will be developed to serve new purposes or to improve performance in some respects. It is an object of the present invention to provide an educational kit or modular system which can be used to construct individual letters of the alphabet. It is another object of the present invention to provide a simple system or kit for a user to easily connect modular components for constructing a single arabic letter, thereby effectively learning the principle of initiation of arabic. It is another object of the present invention to provide an educational system in which the modular components can have dual uses, such as an educational use and another functional use, in order to maximize the utility of the modular components. Fig. 1 shows a general depiction of the various elements or components of the proposed modular system.

In an embodiment of the invention, there are 17 modules in the proposed modular system, as follows:

a. three members in the shape of a three-dimensional cylinder with a diameter of 25cm (fig. 2A), hereinafter referred to as module a.

b. Two members with the shape of a three-dimensional cube (with equal sides) of dimensions 25x25cm (fig. 2B), hereafter referred to as module B.

c. Two members with a three-dimensional rectangular/cuboid shape, both of 25x37.5cm in size (fig. 2C), hereafter referred to as module C.

d. Two members with the shape of a three-dimensional rectangle/cuboid with dimensions 25x87.5cm (fig. 2D) and 25x112.5cm (fig. 2E), respectively, which are hereafter referred to as module D.

e. Four members having a three-dimensional shape of a semi-cylinder with distinct and constrained circular hollow center (or elongated semi-toroidal shape) wherein the diameter of the semi-cylinder varies from 62.5cm (fig. 2F), 87.5cm (fig. 2G) and 100cm (fig. 2H), the four members being hereinafter referred to as module E.

f. Two members in the shape of three-dimensional quarter cylinders with a radius of 25cm (fig. 2I), hereinafter referred to as modules F.

g. Also disclosed are two other members, one member being a combination of a cuboid and a three-dimensional quarter-ring, as depicted in fig. 2J, hereafter referred to as module G, and the second member being a three-dimensional shape with a different and constrained (constrained) circular hollow center (or elongated semi-annular shape) semi-cylinder with different dimensions of 25x (62.5x50) x25 (fig. 2K), hereafter referred to as module H.

The proposed modular system of the present invention comprises an educational modular kit for constructing and/or assembling arabic alphabet letters, wherein the shape and number of each module or block in the kit is specifically customized or designed so as to be able to construct each and every letter in the arabic alphabet without the need for any additional modules. To assemble the arabic alphabet letters, the user would simply select the appropriate modules and their number and connect the modules together until the particular letter is assembled. The manner in which each individual module can be connected to construct an arabic letter is shown in fig. 3. In one embodiment of the invention, each module includes an attachment mechanism for attaching to another module and thereby creating the alphabetic characters. The attachment mechanism may be any known suitable attachment means, such as magnetic fasteners, adhesive fasteners, interlocking male/female fasteners, nut and bolt fasteners, other types of mechanical fasteners, velcro fasteners, or combinations thereof. The placement of the attachment mechanism depends on each individual module and will correspond to the surface of the module intended to be connected with other modules to assemble the respective letter. Some sides of the module may not require attachment means as these surfaces or sides may be attached to other modules. Examples of possible attachments or connections of each module to another module are shown in the constructed arabic alphabet letters depicted in fig. 3.

In another embodiment of the invention, the underside (or bottom surface) of each individual module additionally comprises an attachment mechanism, for example for attachment to a surface, such as when a magnet is attached to a magnetic surface (e.g., letters may be configured and attached to the surface of a refrigerator door or magnetic plate).

In one embodiment of the invention, the modules a-H in the modular system or educational kit include multiple colors so that they can be easily identified and distinguished by the user (in addition to aesthetic aspects). Any coloring scheme may be included in this embodiment to distinguish different modules from each other. In another embodiment, the modules A-H may all comprise the same color.

Referring now to fig. 4, the three-dimensional shape of module a is shown. As can be seen, module a is present in a modular system as three components having the three-dimensional shape of a cylinder with a diameter of 25cm.

The measurements or dimensions shown in the figures are used to display the ratio of each side or face of the various modules relative to each other, and also to display the size ratio of each module relative to all other modules in the system. As will be illustrated by the forthcoming figures (4-11), the size ratio of each module relative to each other is an important factor, which must remain the same regardless of the scale used for the modules. The size of each module relative to the other modules is specifically tailored and designed so that when the modules are connected, a single arabic letter is accurately depicted. Therefore, the size ratio of each module with respect to all other modules must remain constant regardless of the scale (small, medium, or large) on which the module is constructed, and regardless of the size each module has. The importance of such ratios is clearly depicted and understood in the constructed letters shown in fig. 2, which fig. 2 shows the individual arabic letters and how each module is connected to achieve them.

Referring to fig. 4, a three-dimensional shape of the module a is shown (fig. 4A shows a side view and fig. 4B shows a top view). As can be seen, module a exists in a modular system as three components having the three-dimensional shape of a cylinder with a diameter of 25cm. The top view of module a is a circle. Referring now to fig. 5, the three-dimensional shape of module B is shown (fig. 5A shows a side view and fig. 5B shows a top view). As can be seen, module B exists in a modular system as two members having a three-dimensional shape of a cube (with equal sides) with dimensions of 25x25 cm. In an embodiment of the invention, also depicted in fig. 5 is an attachment means 101 for enabling each module to be attached or connected with another module. The attachment mechanism may be selected from the group including, but not limited to: magnetic fasteners, velcro fasteners, adhesive fasteners, interlocking male/female fasteners, nut and bolt fasteners, mechanical fasteners, or combinations thereof.

Referring to fig. 6, a three-dimensional shape of the module C is shown (fig. 6A shows a side view and fig. 6B shows a top view). As can be seen, module C is present in the modular system as two components having the three-dimensional shape of a rectangle/cuboid with dimensions of 25x37.5 cm. In an embodiment of the invention, an attachment member 101 is also depicted in fig. 6 for enabling each module to be attached or connected with another module. Referring now to fig. 7, the three-dimensional shape of module D is shown (side and top views are shown). As can be seen, the module D is present in the modular system as two components having a three-dimensional shape with rectangles/cuboids of different sizes. Fig. 7A and 7B show a side view and a top view, respectively, of a module D with a dimension of 25x87.5cm, and fig. 7C and 7D show a side view and a top view, respectively, of another module D with a dimension of 25x112.5 cm. In one embodiment of the invention, an attachment member 101 is also depicted in fig. 7A-7D for enabling each module to be attached or connected with another module.

Referring to fig. 8, a three-dimensional shape of module E is shown (side and top views are shown). As can be seen, the module E is present in a modular system as four members having a three-dimensional shape with half cylinders with different and limited circular hollow centers (or elongated semi-toroidal shapes) with different sizes. Fig. 8A and 8B show side and top views of a module E with a size of 62.5cm, and fig. 8C and 8D show side and top views of another set of modules E, both with a size of 87.5 cm. Fig. 8E and 8F show a side view and a top view of another module E with a dimension of 100 cm. In one embodiment of the invention, an attachment member 101 is also depicted in fig. 8A-8F for enabling each module to be attached or connected with another module.

Referring to fig. 9, a three-dimensional shape of the module F is shown (fig. 9A shows a side view and fig. 9B shows a top view). As can be seen, the module F is present in the modular system as two members having a three-dimensional shape with a quarter cylinder with a radius of 25cm. In an embodiment of the invention, an attachment means 101 is also depicted in fig. 9 for enabling each module to be attached or connected with another module.

Referring to fig. 10, a three-dimensional shape of the module G is shown (fig. 10A shows a side view and fig. 10B shows a top view). As can be seen, the module G is present in a modular system as a single member having the shape of a combination of a cuboid and a three-dimensional quarter ring with a dimension of 46x44.8 cm. Referring now to fig. 11, the three-dimensional shape of the module H is shown (fig. 11A shows a side view and fig. 11B shows a top view). As can be seen, the modules H are present in the modular system as a single member having the shape of a half-cylinder with a distinct and limited circular hollow centre (or elongated semi-toroidal shape) with dimensions of 25x (62.5x50) x25cm. In an embodiment of the invention, an attachment member 101 is also depicted in fig. 11 for enabling each module to be attached or connected with another module.

The measurements/dimensions shown in fig. 4-11 are for displaying the ratio of each side or face of each module relative to each other, and also for displaying the size ratio of each module relative to all other modules in the kit, and are not limited to these dimensions.

In another embodiment of the invention, each of the modules a-H relates to a functional modular target. A functional modular object comprises a plurality of connected three-dimensional modules (including the modules described above) having different shapes, wherein the modules are specifically shaped such that when connected, the modules form the shape of an arabic alphabet letter. In one embodiment, the modules of the functional modular object are selected from the group consisting of any combination of modules A-H described above. In one embodiment, the functional modular object is furniture such as a chair, bench, or any other seating assembly, coffee table, side table, table top, dining table, or any other table-like assembly, or any other furniture commonly known and used by users or consumers. In another embodiment, the functional modular object is a paperweight, a bookend, or any other type of structural support used as a common home structure and fixture, including for example-a sofa or a pillow on a bed. The modular target may also be a variety of kitchen appliances or other targets common in cooking or kitchen environments, including magnets to be placed on a refrigerator door surface (or any other type of magnetic surface). In addition, the functional modularized object of the utility model can be an educational object, a toy or a jigsaw.

In another embodiment, the functional modular target is a stamping kit containing various modules, chocolate molds, templates (for pencil drawing or manicure applications), stickers, and the like.

In another embodiment, a functional modular target is comprised of the aforementioned modules a-H, wherein the modules are connected to each other by an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism may be selected from the group consisting of: magnetic fasteners, velcro fasteners, adhesive fasteners, interlocking male/female fasteners, nut and bolt fasteners, mechanical fasteners, or combinations thereof. Alternatively, the modules may be connected simply by placement onto a surface, with the modules placed in any abutting arrangement so as to create the arabic letter. That is, the modules need not be attached to each other (or glued to each other), but may simply be placed on a surface next to each other, e.g., various modules may form a chair or seat mechanism by placing the modules next to each other in a connected abutting manner, and need not be attached. Such a functional object is illustrated, for example, in fig. 12A-12C, wherein a functional modular object of the present invention is shown (three separate embodiments are shown). Each of the embodiments shown in fig. 12 constitutes a different arabic letter of the alphabet. These functional objects are used, for example, as chairs or seating devices where a person may sit on the top surface of the functional modular object. In this embodiment, the modules may be placed adjacent to and interconnected with each other, or may be attached by an attachment mechanism, as previously described above.

In view of other embodiments of the present invention, functional modular objects may be placed and attached to a surface, such as a wall, ceiling, floor, door, window, furniture or appliance surface, outdoor surface (such as lawn or sidewalk), or other type of such surface. The functional modular objects of the present invention may be constructed of any material known and suitable for the various objects detailed above. For example, the functional object may be comprised of wood, metal, polymer, foam, polystyrene foam, sponge-like material, cardboard, paper, natural cloth material, synthetic cloth material, or any combination thereof. These are merely exemplary and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of possible materials for construction, and those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that deviations of these materials are within the scope of the present invention. Fig. 13 shows various combinations of the above modules a-H that can be assembled to form the functional objects of the present invention that represent the arabic letter.

In another embodiment of the invention, the various modules need not be attached, but simply placed close to each other (e.g., in the case of modules in the form of functional objects such as furniture, or in the form of stamping kits).

While selected embodiments have been chosen to illustrate the present invention, and specific examples have been described herein, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be covered in the appended claims. Thus, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the specific embodiments of the invention presented herein are illustrative only and are not meant to be limiting in any way; accordingly, many changes and modifications may be made, and equivalents employed, without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as outlined in the claims appended hereto.

Claims (24)

1. A modular system for assembling alphabetic characters, comprising a plurality of three-dimensional modules having different shapes, at least a portion of said three-dimensional modules being configured to be connected to each other, characterized in that said modules are shaped such that, when connected, said modules form the shape of an alphabetic letter.

2. The modular system of claim 1, wherein the modular system is an educational kit for assembling arabic alphabet characters.

3. The modular system of claim 1, wherein the module comprises:

a-three members having the three-dimensional shape of a cylinder;

b-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a cube with equal sides;

c-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a rectangle or a cuboid with similar dimensions;

d-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a rectangle or a cuboid with different sizes;

e-four members having a three-dimensional shape of a half cylinder with a restricted circular hollow center;

f-two members having the three-dimensional shape of a quarter cylinder;

g-a three-dimensional shaped member having a combined rectangular parallelepiped and quarter-ring; and

h-a three-dimensionally shaped member having a semi-cylinder with a restricted circular hollow center.

4. The modular system of claim 3, wherein the dimensions of the module comprise:

a-three members having the three-dimensional shape of a cylinder, the diameter of the cylinder being 25cm;

b-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a cube with equal sides, the size of the cube being 25x25cm;

c-two members having a three-dimensional shape with a rectangle or cuboid of similar dimensions, the size of the rectangle or cuboid being 25x37.5cm;

d-two members having a three-dimensional shape with rectangles or cuboids of different sizes, the rectangles or cuboids being 25x87.5cm and 25x112.5cm in size;

e-four members having a three-dimensional shape of half cylinders with a restricted circular hollow center, the half cylinders being 62.5cm, 87.5cm and 100cm in diameter, respectively;

f-two members having the three-dimensional shape of a quarter cylinder with a radius of 25cm;

g-a three-dimensional shaped member having a combined rectangular parallelepiped and quarter-ring; and

h-a member having a three-dimensional shape of a semi-cylinder with a restricted circular hollow center, the dimensions of said semi-cylinder being 25x (62.5x50) x25cm.

5. The modular system of claim 1, wherein each module includes an attachment mechanism for attaching to another module in order to create an alphabetic character.

6. The modular system of claim 5, wherein the attachment mechanism is selected from the group consisting of: magnetic fasteners, adhesive fasteners, interlocking male/female fasteners, nut and bolt fasteners, mechanical fasteners, or combinations thereof.

7. The modular system of claim 1 wherein the combination of connected modules constitutes an alphabet arabic letter.

8. The modular system of claim 3 wherein the number of each module in the modular system is selected to enable construction of each and every letter of the Arabic alphabet.

9. A functional modular object comprising a plurality of connected three-dimensional modules having different shapes, characterized in that the modules are shaped such that when connected they form the shape of an alphabet letter.

10. The functional modular target of claim 9 wherein said alphabet letters are arabic alphabet letters.

11. The functional modular object of claim 9 wherein said plurality of three-dimensional modules are selected from the group consisting of:

a-three members having the three-dimensional shape of a cylinder;

b-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a cube with equal sides;

c-two members having a three-dimensional shape of a rectangle or a cuboid with similar dimensions;

d-two members having a three-dimensional shape with rectangles or cuboids of different sizes;

e-four members having a three-dimensional shape of half cylinders with distinct and confined circular hollow centers;

f-two members having the three-dimensional shape of a quarter cylinder;

g-a three-dimensional shaped member having a combined rectangular parallelepiped and quarter-ring; and

h-a three-dimensional shaped member having half cylinders with different and limited circular hollow centers, said half cylinders having different sizes.

12. The functional modular target of claim 9, wherein said plurality of modules comprise an attachment mechanism selected from the group consisting of: magnetic fasteners, velcro fasteners, adhesive fasteners, interlocking male/female fasteners, nut and bolt fasteners, mechanical fasteners, or combinations thereof.

13. Functional modular object according to claim 9, characterized in that the functional modular object is furniture.

14. The functional modular object of claim 9 wherein the functional modular object is a seat assembly.

15. The functional modular object of claim 14 wherein said seat assembly is a chair or bench.

16. The functional modular object of claim 9 wherein the functional modular object is a table assembly.

17. The functional modular object of claim 16 wherein said table assembly is a coffee table, side table, table top, or dining table.

18. A functional modular object according to claim 9, characterized in that it is a structural support for common household structures and fixtures.

19. The functional modular object of claim 18 wherein said structural support is a paperweight or bookend.

20. Functional modular object according to claim 9, characterized in that the functional modular object is a pillow.

21. The functional modular object of claim 9 wherein the functional modular object is capable of being affixed to a surface.

22. The functional modular object of claim 21 wherein said surface is a wall, ceiling, floor, door, furniture or appliance surface, lawn or sidewalk.

23. The functional modular object of claim 9 wherein the functional modular object is an educational object.

24. The functional modular object of claim 9 wherein the functional modular object is a toy or puzzle.

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