Helical Fidget Patent Toy
This invention relates to a three-dimensional puzzle apparatus in which pieces twist to fit together in a helical fashion to complete a three-dimensional puzzle.
This invention relates to a three-dimensional puzzle apparatus in which pieces twist to fit together in a helical fashion to complete a three-dimensional puzzle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to amusing toys and puzzles, more particularly to a toy which is made up of two or more pieces that fit together when twisted for the amusement of children and adults.
2. Prior ArtMany people are desirous of a simple diversion when doing mindless tasks or would like something to do with their hands. Sports and games are often not available at work, in school, in the car or inside the house. It is normal and natural to want to move or fidget. People who are quitting smoking often desire a different activity with their hands to occupy themselves. People with Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or who are on the autism spectrum, or just have trouble focusing because of excess energy cannot focus on tasks without mindless distractions. Presently, there are other toys that aid fidgeting desires, such as the fidget spinner, other toys with magnets in them, or little mechanisms that have continuous motion, but there are none with multiple puzzle pieces that fit together with helically shaped parts.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe principal object of the present invention is to provide a novel device which is simple and easy to use which serves as a pleasant diversion to the user.
Another object is to provide a toy which can be used for the pleasure of children and adults.
Another object is to provide a toy which aids concentration for children and adults in school and work when focusing on other things who have excess energy.
A further object of this invention is to provide a means to stop smoking by giving the user something to do with his hands.
The foregoing objects and others that are apparent are achieved through the use of a helical fidget puzzle toy.
The user of this toy partially or fully disassembles and reassembles this toy by twisting individual parts from the rest of the parts into separate pieces.
The preferred embodiment has a cylindrical shape that can be correctly assembled in any orientation or direction.
Alternately, any other design can be used such that the end result is a specific design; which would make this toy a simple puzzle.
Additionally, a logo or picture could be on then ends when properly assembled, and the logo profile could be extruded throughout the entire part.
The features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when read with the accompanying drawings.
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A further embodiment has the picture or logo belonging to a company, school, or organization on one or both ends, as shown at location A on
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While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes and substitutions will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention herein. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention be limited only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A helical fidget puzzle toy comprising:
- two or more individual pieces required to complete a puzzle in which some or all of the parts hold together when twisted in a helical fashion,
- said individual pieces are dedicated solids or shells that partially complete a three-dimensional model,
- said puzzle means a three-dimensional figure, model, or shape is formed when all the available pieces fit together in the proper orientation and sequence,
- said helical fashion means the parts must be twisted together in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 27, 2020
Publication Date: Jul 30, 2020
Inventor: Eric Zachary Anderson (Randolph, NJ)
Application Number: 16/773,954