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EP0090112A2
EP0090112A2 EP82305423A EP82305423A EP0090112A2 EP 0090112 A2 EP0090112 A2 EP 0090112A2 EP 82305423 A EP82305423 A EP 82305423A EP 82305423 A EP82305423 A EP 82305423A EP 0090112 A2 EP0090112 A2 EP 0090112A2
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puzzle
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Samuel H. Gentry
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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
    • A63F9/08—Puzzles provided with elements movable in relation, i.e. movably connected, to each other
    • A63F9/0803—Two-dimensional puzzles with slideable or rotatable elements or groups of elements, the main configuration remaining unchanged
    • A63F9/0807—Two-dimensional puzzles with slideable or rotatable elements or groups of elements, the main configuration remaining unchanged requiring vacant positions or gap migration, e.g. two-dimensional sliding puzzles
    • 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
    • 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
    • A63F1/00—Card games
    • A63F1/02—Cards; Special shapes of cards
    • A63F2001/027—Cards; Special shapes of cards with classical playing card symbols
    • 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
    • A63F9/08—Puzzles provided with elements movable in relation, i.e. movably connected, to each other
    • A63F2009/0892—Puzzles provided with elements movable in relation, i.e. movably connected, to each other with an extra element for the final vacant space

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  • the present invention relates to a puzzle played by moving slidable chips from a scrambled pattern to a predetermined desired pattern.
  • the public has displayed a keen interest in games which require an analytic approach and which challenge the ability to foresee the results of actions that are taken or moves.that are made.
  • the several cube puzzles currently on the market and their popularity indicate the desire on the part of a large number of consumers to engage in this type of challenging activity.
  • a puzzle wherein chips are arranged in columns and rows in a scrambled fashion for moving in a horizontal or vertical direction one at a time to accomplish a desired pattern. One of the chips is moved to a reserved pocket so that the other chips may be moved in sliding fashion relative to each other and to the puzzle frame.
  • a generally rectangular frame is shown at 10.
  • the frame 10 has a rectangular opening in its face resulting in a back board 12.
  • twenty chips 14 are positioned on the back board 12 in the frame 10. in Figure 2, these chips are placed in an ordered sequence in each column to solve the puzzle.
  • the first column has the cards representing a royal flush in spades.
  • the second column has a royal flush in hearts.
  • the third column shows a royal flush in clubs.
  • the fourth column has a royal flush in diamonds. This is the pattern to be accomplished when the puzzle is solved.
  • the order is scrambled as shown in Figure 1.
  • Each column has an alternating sequence of black and red cards which is scrambled or disordered as shown in Figure 1.
  • the frame 10 includes a ledge 16 extending along one end and a ledge'18 extending along one side of the opening in the face of the frame.
  • a groove 20 extends along the other end and a groove 22 extends along the other side of the frame 10.
  • Each chip 14 includes a ledge 24 extending along one side and a ledge 26 extending along one end. These ledges can be one piece and are rounded at the corner 28. The ledges extend to a point short of the opposite side and end of the chip.
  • the other side of the chip includes side groove 27 and the other end of the chip includes end groove 29.
  • the chips 14 fit together in sliding engagement, with the ledges of one chip extending into the grooves of the adjacent chip.
  • the grooves and ledges of the chip fit in the frame ledges and grooves.
  • the chips 14 can be readily slid in a vertical or horizontal direction with respect to each other and with respect to the frame 10.
  • the frame 10 has a pocket 30 therein so that the lower right chip 14 can be moved vertically down and out of playing position. This leaves a blank space where the chip was previously located, and the remaining chips can now be manipulated horizontally or vertically to form the desired arrangement where the columns are in vertical sequence of the same card suit as shown in Figure 2. The last chip is moved into position from the reserve pocket 30 to complete the design, and solve the puzzle.
  • a royal flush has been demonstrated in the drawings, but it will be recognized that a straight flush or any other sequential arrangement can be utilized. Also, any other ordered arrangement of chips can be used.
  • One example is a boy chasing a girl who is chasing a hound, who is chasing a fox, who is chasing a chicken.
  • Each of these figures is represented on a separate chip. There can be alternating colors of red and gray figures for example in the columns,, or each column of chips can be a different color. The chips are scrambled when the puzzle is received and the player must arrange the columns in proper sequence.

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EP82305423A 1982-03-25 1982-10-12 Puzzle Withdrawn EP0090112A3 (en)

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US36172782A 1982-03-25 1982-03-25
US361727 1982-03-25

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EP0090112A2 true EP0090112A2 (fr) 1983-10-05
EP0090112A3 EP0090112A3 (en) 1984-05-02

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JP (1) JPS58165879A (fr)
KR (1) KR840000911A (fr)

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2182855A (en) * 1985-11-14 1987-05-28 Steven Kveton Cylindrical sliding puzzle
MD1829C2 (ro) * 2001-02-16 2002-08-31 Валерий РУДЕНКО Puzzle "Plăci distractive"
MD1902C2 (ro) * 2001-02-02 2002-10-31 Валерий РУДЕНКО Puzzle

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1477371A (en) * 1922-09-21 1923-12-11 Larabee Frank Puzzle
US1879571A (en) * 1931-07-28 1932-09-27 Harris W Spaulding Movable block puzzle
FR765605A (fr) * 1933-03-10 1934-06-13 Jeu de puzzle perfectionné
US2702708A (en) * 1951-12-14 1955-02-22 Samuel H Warshawsky Simulated card game

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1477371A (en) * 1922-09-21 1923-12-11 Larabee Frank Puzzle
US1879571A (en) * 1931-07-28 1932-09-27 Harris W Spaulding Movable block puzzle
FR765605A (fr) * 1933-03-10 1934-06-13 Jeu de puzzle perfectionné
US2702708A (en) * 1951-12-14 1955-02-22 Samuel H Warshawsky Simulated card game

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2182855A (en) * 1985-11-14 1987-05-28 Steven Kveton Cylindrical sliding puzzle
MD1902C2 (ro) * 2001-02-02 2002-10-31 Валерий РУДЕНКО Puzzle
MD1829C2 (ro) * 2001-02-16 2002-08-31 Валерий РУДЕНКО Puzzle "Plăci distractive"

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KR840000911A (ko) 1984-03-26
EP0090112A3 (en) 1984-05-02
JPS58165879A (ja) 1983-09-30

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