Patents Assigned to Random House, Inc.
  • Patent number: 4811951
    Abstract: A puzzle having two sets of puzzle pieces with enhanced play value. The puzzle includes a frame having a recessed portion formed therein adapted to releaseably, interchangeably hold the two sets of puzzle pieces. The first set of puzzle pieces are formed from a crayon material and are adapted to be selectively arranged in a predetermined pattern in the recessed portion to complete the puzzle. The second set of puzzle pieces are adapted to be selectively arranged in the predetermined pattern in the recessed portion after the first plurality of puzzle pieces are removed to complete the puzzle. As the crayons forming the first set of puzzle pieces are used to color and decrease in size, the second set of puzzle pieces can be used to complete the puzzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: Random House, Inc.
    Inventors: Denise Dorsey-Zinn, Sue M. Meiser, Michael F. Cassidy
  • Patent number: 4493650
    Abstract: A fold-out garment book in which a book unfolds to a costume. The book includes a sheet folded to define a plurality of panels which form pages of the book. The pages include printing thereon in a predetermined sequence to present a story. The sheet is unfolded as the pages are viewed in sequence with the unfolded sheet including an opening therein to permit wearing of the sheet as a costume. The panels presented when the sheet is worn in unfolded condition include printing thereon to define the costume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1985
    Assignee: Random House, Inc.
    Inventors: F. William Kaufmann, III, Alan Zwiebel