US3414265A - Interconnectable toy elements having hook members - Google Patents

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US3414265A
US3414265A US435381A US43538165A US3414265A US 3414265 A US3414265 A US 3414265A US 435381 A US435381 A US 435381A US 43538165 A US43538165 A US 43538165A US 3414265 A US3414265 A US 3414265A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • 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
    • A63F9/0073—Games for obtaining a particular arrangement of playing pieces in a plane or space
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • A63H33/04—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/06—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts to be assembled without the use of additional elements
    • 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
    • A63F2250/00—Miscellaneous game characteristics
    • A63F2250/60—Connection between elements not otherwise provided for
    • A63F2250/604—Connection between elements not otherwise provided for with a hook or an eyelet

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  • the invention comprises the provision of a plurality of similar devices, each including a body portion, from which extend the first and second arms or hooks which are oppositely disposed, and being selectively interconnectable with similar devices to form a chain.
  • the mass center of each device is disposed on one side of a plane passing through the contact portions of the first and second interconnected arms or hooks, so that it is possible to hold a first of such devices and pick up in series a number of similar devices from a table or other horizontal surface.
  • This invention relates generally to the field of toys, and more particularly to an improved amusement device adapted to test the skill of the user.
  • Another object of the invention lies in the provision of an improved amusement device in which the cost of fabrication may be of a relatively low order, with consequent wide sale, distribution and use.
  • Yet another object of the invention lies in the provision of an improved amusement device which, with proper manipulation, may be readily manipulated by a user, and with improper manipulation, based on a lack of knowledge of the theory of operation of the device, it is practically impossible to form interconnected linkages.
  • a feature of the invention lies in the fact that the proper operation of the device is not readily apparent upon visual examination of the same, thus adding to the play value of the disclosed embodiment.
  • FIGURE 1 is a front elevational view of an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 2 is a side elevational view thereof, as seen from the right-hand portion of FIGURE 1.
  • FIGURE 3 is a view in elevation showing the interconnection of a series of devices or units comprising the invention.
  • FIGURE 3A is a fragmentary view in elevation showing the interconnection of a third unit by the process of picking the same up from a table with a free hanging unit.
  • FIGURE 4 is a similar view showing a subsequent stage of interconnection just before the third unit is lifted from the table.
  • FIGURE 5 is a view in elevation corresponding to 3,414,265 Patented Dec. 3, 1968 FIGURE 3A, but showing the side opposite that seen in FIGURE 3A.
  • FIGURE 6 is a similar view showing the impossibility of engaging a unit when the same is suspended in a particular manner.
  • reference character 10 denotes one of a plurality of similar devices which may take any desired ornamental form, as, for example, the disclosed form including a representation of a monkey.
  • the devices may include a body portion 11, first and second legs 12 and 13, a head 14, and first and second arms or hooks 15 and 16 which are oppositely and symmetrically disposed.
  • the arms include a generally rectilinear portion 17, a curved portion 18, and a simulated hand portion 19.
  • the hand portion 19 is of considerably greater width than the other portions and is perpendicular to the general plane of the device 10, and includes an inner surface 20 and an outer surface 21 interconnected by a peripheral edge 22. Referring to FIGURE 3A, it will be observed that when the device is lying upon a planar surface 23, there is formed an opening 24 for the engagement of any arm or hook 15-16 with a similar arm or book on an adjacent device 10.
  • feet 25 and 26 each having a peripheral edge 2728, respectively, which, upon contacting the planar surface 23, maintain the device 10 in a condition generally parallel thereto, thereby preventing the opening 24 from accidentally becoming closed.
  • a game of skill may be played by manually grasping one of such devices, and by interconnecting the first and second arms or hooks 15 and 16, respectively, with other such devices 10, a series of devices are progressively interconnected.
  • the engagement of a second such device 10, as shown in FIGURE 3 is a relatively simple matter, but the engagement of each succeeding device 10 requires additional dexterity.
  • a second arm or book 16 is engaged with a corresponding hook on a succeeding device 10 by draping the same in such manner that the peripheral edge 22 slips into the opening 24.
  • a directly upward-lifting movement, as seen in FIG- URE 4 of the end device or unit 10 will cause the linked figures to be lifted in the formation of a linked chain.
  • an amusement device having a body portion lying in a first plane; first and second interconnected oppositely disposed hook members connected to said body, each having inner and outer surfaces at the extremities thereof of actual width as measured perpendicular to said first plane greater at the said extremities thereof than at median points thereof; said extremities of said hook members lying in a second common plane perpendicular to said first plane, said device having a mass center lying outwardly of said second common plane whereby upon the holding of one such device, it is possible to pick up a series of similar devices in enchained relation from a horizontal surface supporting the same by engaging the second hook member of each preceding device with the first hook member of a subsequently engaged device, and the interconnection of like hook members of two adjoining devices preventing further engagement of a third device therebelow.
  • a plurality of selectively mutually engageable bodies each lying in a first plane, each of said bodies having first and second hook members permanently connected to said body, each of said hook members having inner and outer surfaces at the extremities thereof of actual width greater than at median points thereof as measured perepndicular to said first plane, said extremities of said hook members lying in a second plane perpendicular to said first plane, said units each having a mass center lying outwardly of said second plane, said units being selectively interconnectable at said hook members.

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US3655191A (en) * 1970-06-01 1972-04-11 Reuben Klamer D B A Reuben Kla Game with free fall playing pieces and selectively placed support pegs
US3807731A (en) * 1972-01-24 1974-04-30 J Lemelson Interconnectable game elements
US4746122A (en) * 1987-07-27 1988-05-24 Fitzgerald Henry F Hang-up toy puzzle game
US20060022410A1 (en) * 2004-07-29 2006-02-02 Herbolich Stephen Albert Jr Suspended mobile construction game
US7178805B2 (en) * 2004-07-29 2007-02-20 Herbolich Jr Stephen Albert Suspended mobile construction game
US7641052B2 (en) 2004-11-01 2010-01-05 Mattel, Inc. Display packaging for an animated toy
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US20070284825A1 (en) * 2006-06-09 2007-12-13 Mattel, Inc. Game Apparatus And Method Of Using The Same
US8109518B2 (en) * 2006-06-09 2012-02-07 Mattel, Inc. Game apparatus and method of using the same
US20100080873A1 (en) * 2008-09-26 2010-04-01 Robin Reichelt Interlinking candy pieces
USD768952S1 (en) 2009-09-24 2016-10-18 Robin Reichelt Candy cane piece
USD785900S1 (en) 2009-09-24 2017-05-09 Robin Reichelt Candy cane piece
USD884307S1 (en) 2009-09-24 2020-05-19 Robin Reichelt Candy cane piece
USD900426S1 (en) 2009-09-24 2020-11-03 Robin Reichelt Candy piece
USD885491S1 (en) 2017-08-21 2020-05-26 Stephen Albert Herbolich, Jr. Set of game pieces
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