Patents Assigned to AKK Foundation, LLC
  • Patent number: 5714212
    Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle sculpture comprising a plurality of interlocking pieces with a suspension point which is oriented relative to the center of gravity of the assembled puzzle sculpture. The suspension point is provided for display of the figure on a display means such as a horizontal rod member, or vertical balancing point, thereby replicating the natural posture, position, stance or carriage of the replicated figure. In the preferred embodiment, the puzzle sculpture replicates a living or extinct creature, such as an exotic, endangered, or extinct bird, which perches on a branch in a natural position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: AKK Foundation, LLC
    Inventors: Ofer Nissim, Trisha Sutherlan, Donald B. Ellingham