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Structure-forming construction element for toy log building set

US6312305A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2000
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H33/084
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A structure-forming construction element for a toy log building set, such as those sold under the well known "Lincoln Logs". The construction element, typically a molding of plastic material, is formed with a plurality of adjacent sockets for the reception and gripping of log elements in parallel, side-by-side relation. In a typical form, the construction element is positioned on a support, and the log elements are oriented vertically in the sockets provided. A second, similar construction element may be placed on top of the upper ends of the logs. Side walls of the sockets can be notched to provide a castellated appearance, such that a structure with vertically spaced construction elements and vertical log elements has the appearance of a castle tower.

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