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Building block having opposing male and female hinge elements for connection to like elements on another like block

US5458495A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1994
Grant dateOct 17, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H33/086
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

This invention relates to a building block in the shape of a right-angles isosceles triangular prism. the block has male hinge elements on one edge and female hinge elements on another edge such that two blocks can not only be hingedly attached but also joined at both respective hinge; element carrying edges to form a cube. Male and female face connection elements are provided to allow face to face connection.

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