Hinged puzzle

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front upper right perspective view of a hinged puzzle in a first configuration, according to the new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof. The front elevation view is the same as the rear elevation view.

FIG. 3 is a left elevation view thereof. The left elevation view is the same as the right elevation view.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof. The top plan view is the same as the bottom plan view.

FIG. 5 is another upper, right side perspective view of the hinged puzzle, in a second configuration.

FIG. 6 is a left elevation view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a right elevation view thereof.

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a hinged puzzle, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1079826
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 21, 2022
Date of Patent: Jun 17, 2025
Inventor: Kevin D. Schlapik (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Primary Examiner: Dana K Weiland
Assistant Examiner: Emily Anna Saunders
Application Number: 29/843,406
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Puzzle (D21/478)