Patents Assigned to Image Design & Marketing
  • Patent number: 5509656
    Abstract: A maze puzzle is disclosed employing a concealed maze pattern on one member and a second member movable with respect to the first member and including a pin or follower which engages the maze pattern. A plurality of switches are located in various positions in the maze pattern and are operated as a pin passes each point. A sound generator producing an appropriate audible signal provides an audible message to the player. A similar generator provides a power for visual indicators such as a liquid crystal display or light emitting diode. A key member is either concealed or locked within the puzzle until a certain level of successful performance of the puzzle is achieved. The key may be used to open a secret compartment in the puzzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Image Design & Marketing
    Inventors: Howard H. Berger, Gary T. Yamron, Richard Perkins