Building brick game using magnetic levitation
US10232249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2250/128
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Described herein are systems and methods for stacking block games, which may include a game board or base including magnetized portions and a hover platform having at least one magnet connected thereto and being suspended above the game board or base and in a floating or hovering arrangement that can be generated by magnetic repulsion between the magnet of the platform and the magnetized portions of the game board or base. Further, a plurality of game pieces may be arranged in a stacked orientation on the platform.
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