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Building brick game using magnetic levitation

US10232249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2016
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 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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