Construction type educational and amusement device
US4109398A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 1976 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A construction type educational and amusement device having as its basic element a generally spherical hollow module or capsule and adjuncts which may be interconnected and operatively assembled into a large number of different relations to form power-driven vehicles, cranes, propeller-driven floats, air propelled devices and many other assemblies of scientific interest. The capsules of a complete assembly may contain, respectively, an electric motor, gearing of various kinds and types, to form operative simulations. The modules are preferably of clear plastic so that operation may be observed and understood.
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