Abstract: The present invention discloses a structurally stable garden bridge comprising at least one pedestal structure, the pedestal structure comprising at least one elevated pedestal and at least one grounding base; at least one scaffold structure, the scaffold structure comprising at least one elevated side frame and at least one grounding side frame; wherein one end of the elevated pedestal is connected to one grounding base, the other end of the elevated pedestal is connected to another grounding base, forming the pedestal structure; wherein the elevated side frame is connected to one grounding side frame at one end and to another grounding side frame at the other end of the elevated side frame, forming the scaffold structure, the scaffold structure being fixedly attachable to the pedestal structure.

Abstract: A building toy and a method of building with it. The toy is designed to be constructed of a rigid and generally non-deformable material such as, but not limited to, wood and particularly hardwood, and is constructed in the fashion of a log-style building toy. The toy utilizes interconnecting notches in its construction, but provides for a variety of specialized pieces which allow for interconnection of parts where there is one notch but not another, as well as the ability to build roofs, floors, and specialty structures such as fireplaces through the use of specialized components. Further, the use of more strongly connecting components allows for stronger structures to be built.

Abstract: An enclosing wallboard firm-connection device includes an enclosing wall, a column body and a door. The column body is mounted on the enclosing wall, the door is mounted on the column body. The enclosing wall consists of enclosing wallboards, a lower end cap is mounted at lower end of the enclosing wall, a connecting piece is mounted on the lower end cap. The enclosing wallboards are inserted into the connecting piece, bumps are arranged at upper ends of the enclosing wallboards, grooves are formed in lower ends of the enclosing wallboards. The enclosing wallboards are combined together. The fence is mounted at upper end of the enclosing wall, protection strips are mounted on upper and lower edges of the fence, the connecting piece is mounted at upper end of the protection strip, and an upper end cap is mounted at upper end of the connecting piece.

Abstract: The versatile modular home and garden kit includes multiple platform pieces and a variety of support posts for use in connecting the platform pieces together to form the construction of an unlimited number of structural, storage, garden, or entertainment uses for the home and garden. The versatile modular home and garden kit pieces assemble without the use of tools or screws by easily sliding an end of a platform piece into one side of the support posts which makes use of a plurality of unique trapezoidal grooves.

Abstract: Portable stand system consists of two rigid plaques with perforated slots designed to interlock the two plaques into various configurations. The way to assemble the two plaques is by inserting them using the perforations indistinctively in order to achieve different x-shaped configurations according to the needs of the used. The system allows objects to be rearranged from their original position and/or angle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nativity stable structure particularly for use with larger nativity figures (24 inches in height, or greater) which is made of tubular and solid metal bars, rods and sheet members and fittings or connectors that can be economically made, shipped, packaged, assembled, such as in a kit or kits, and used to house the larger nativity figures. When Christmas has passed, the nativity stable structure of the present invention can be easily disassembled and repackaged in its shipping carton(s) and easily stored in compact, minimum footprint and volume. Further sheet flooring is included in the package or kit upon which the nativity figures can be placed. The flooring is made in a plurality of identical segments and is compact and also easily shipped and stored.

Abstract: A grooved supporting member for assisting in the construction of a card structure is provided. Specifically, the grooved supporting member provides support for the beginning foundational planar stackable members. The grooved supporting member includes a planar base member, top surface, bottom surface, at least one edge, and at least one groove. Preferably, the groove is cut completely through the planar base member and provides lateral support for a planar stackable member. In the preferred embodiment, the grooved supporting member has four edges and four grooves, thus providing support for four planar stackable members to create the cell of a card structure. The user may employ one or more of the grooved supporting members of the present invention in a card structure. Further disclosed is a kit including a grooved supporting member of the present invention and a plurality of stackable planar members.

Abstract: There is disclosed a modular display system for use in displaying memorabilia associated with various tales or stories both fictional and non-fictional. The modular display system generally includes a base member and an environmental member mounted on the base member. The environmental member represents the environment and time frame within which the story or tale takes place. One or more removable display members are provided to exhibit various pieces of memorabilia pertaining to the subject tale or story.

Abstract: A panel installation provides a panel spaced between first and second uprights. The panel has first and second wings having wing wall portions preferably contacting the uprights above spaced side wall portions spaced from the uprights. Cutouts in the wings allow for insertion of a connector through the wings into threaded bores in the uprights. A deck between the uprights can receive connector(s) for connecting a lower portion of the panel to the deck.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of construction and in particular to a modular construction system used for building of construction modules. The construction system comprises plurality of flat elements (1) with identical thickness C and having slots (3) on at least one of its long sides (4), as the slots (3) are located at a distance from each other so that the flat elements (1) can intersect each other through their slots (3) in order to form a grid. The elements (1) of the system have slots (3) located at equal distances n or b from each other where the ratio n:b is within the range from 1:1 to 1:10. The building construction module is made as three-dimensional frame structure shaped like polyhedron including a floor (20), a ceiling (21) and at least two walls (22) grids connected together. The grids are made by intersecting through slots (3) flat elements (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to green roof, deck and patio apparatuses, also known as roof, deck and patio landscaping apparatuses and roof, deck and patio gardens, that are suitable for supporting live plant growth on building decks, rooftop and patio surfaces.

Abstract: A flight stand apparatus for use in playing a airplane combat game including a deck having a first attachment device and a deck top surface, a base having a first opening, and an altitude pole having a first end and an opposing second end. The altitude pole and the base may be configured so that the first end of the altitude pole is adapted to be inserted into the first opening of the base, and the altitude pole is thereby temporarily fixed to the base so that the altitude pole is substantially at a right angle with respect to the base. The first attachment device of the deck is configured to temporarily fix the deck on the altitude pole between the first end and the second end of the altitude pole, so that the deck top surface is substantially at a right angle with respect to the altitude pole and substantially parallel to the base.

Abstract: A joint system for joining polyhedric facet elements together. Polyhedrons have a plurality of facets. The polyhedric facet elements have facet planes that are generally congruent with the facets of the polyhedrons in which they are found. Various facet elements occupy angular relationships such that they can be joined in rigid stable joints by means of key elements where the planes of the key elements extend generally perpendicular to the planes of each of the facet elements. The joint system is suitable for inter-polyhedron joint systems where the joints include four joint elements, three of which are in the respective polyhedrons that are to be joined, and the fourth is a key element perpendicularly disposed between the other three joint elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, or kit, of injection molded panels having integrated connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The panels are formed of injection molded plastic to interlock with one another without the need for separate I-beam connectors. The ends of the wall panels have cavities to accept both roof and floor outwardly projecting locking bosses for interlocking cooperative engagement which serve to rigidly connect the components together. The symmetry of the wall, roof, floor and door components also minimizes component shapes and simplifies enclosure construction.

Abstract: A toy building set comprising interconnectable bricks, each brick having a substantially square, flat contour with two opposite main faces, a first face having a substantially square hollow having four projections rising from its bottom, a second face having four seats aligned to the pins, in which the pins of another brick are insertable with a friction fit. Two first side faces have respective central projections extending therefrom, and two second side faces have two lateral projections extending therefrom, between which one central projection of another brick is insertable with friction fit.

Abstract: A construction set comprising components for building a temporary miniature structure, intended to enable and encourage young architects to build toy building structures of recognizable conventional appearance as they choose. The set comprises structural components of easily distinguishable shapes; and of various sizes, to make it simple for each young builder to design his or her own structure. Most importantly, all components, for safety purposes, are of a size which is too large for the builder to swallow. In a structure, building blocks are fit together by morise and tenon effect, and corner members are held by mortise and tenon effect in an opposite direction to provide suitable security. A roof member is easily held in place by small, adaptable mortise and tenon effect The provision of side members of various sizes enable the builder to construct window and door openings wherever he or she wishes.

Abstract: The invention describes a universal structural element (1) for the purpose of forming in particular, three-dimensional structures, which structural element can be manufactured in a convenient manner efficiently, cost-effectively from the most varied materials and can be recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner, can be used and applied universally, enables a monolithic type of construction using similar connectors (5) for connecting similar structural elements together and with other elements at low assembly cost and allows disassembly or reconstruction work to be conducted in a straightforward and non-destructive manner, meets high static requirements and can preferably be standardized in modular dimensions.

Abstract: A block set for assembling solid creations uses at least two types of cylindrical blocks. The cylindrical blocks are a thin cylindrical block and a thick cylindrical block. The thick cylindrical block may include a hole on a side face thereof for receiving the thin cylindrical block. A fabricating apparatus for fabricating the thin and thick cylindrical blocks has at least two types of rollers for rolling up paper, and a paper thickness notifying apparatus for notifying the user of the diameter of the cylindrical paper roll on a cylindrical paper roll up core.

Abstract: The invention describes a universal structural element (1) for the purpose of forming in particular, three-dimensional structures, which structural element can be manufactured in a convenient manner efficiently, cost-effectively from the most varied materials and can be recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner, can be used and applied universally, enables a monolithic type of construction using similar connectors (5) for connecting similar structural elements together and with other elements at low assembly cost and allows disassembly or reconstruction work to be conducted in a straightforward and non-destructive manner, meets high static requirements and can preferably be standardised in modular dimensions.

Abstract: A set (1) for the composition of bi-dimensional images into tri-dimensional form, comprising a panel plurality (2), each panel (21, 22, 23, 24) reproducing a respective bi-dimensional image, and a support unit (3), apt to support the panels so that they are substantially parallel to a same plane, which unit has members (31, 32, 33, 34, 35) rotatably connected one to the other by rotatable connection means (5), to make the set assume a plurality of exhibition configurations and a minimal encumbrance configuration, wherein the panels and the support unit have reversible means of mutual engagement (4) (FIG. 3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a block toy having a plurality of coupling beads each having a plurality of insertion grooves on the outer peripheral surfaces thereof, a plurality of coupling bars connecting the plurality of coupling beads to form predetermined three dimensional frameworks, and a plurality of assembling plates covering the spaces among the predetermined three-dimensional frameworks to form a whole shape, characterized in that each of all outer peripheral surfaces of each of the plurality of coupling beads is made with 8 sides along vertical and horizontal directions of a radially outer periphery thereof from the center thereof, thereby allowing the plurality of coupling beads to have basic angles 45°, 60° and 90°. Thereby, the assembling work of the plurality of coupling beads, the plurality of coupling bars and the plurality of assembling plates can be carried out in simple and easy manners and a delicate and complicated structure can be built.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy set comprising at least a first, second, third and fourth body provided to be mated adjacent each other and on top of each other, enabling to build a construction wherein a number of configurations of bodies with respect to each other is rendered possible. The present invention further relates to a body for use in a toy set and use of the body as a cap of a recipient or as a recipient.

Abstract: Spaced-apart blocks are interconnected by planar sheets. Thus, different configurations for the toy building blocks can be obtained. A simple geometric shape can be provided which is capable of interlocking in different directions and is capable of a choice of framing pieces. Retrofit interconnecting elements can be provided which facilitate the addition of planar members to the construction.

Abstract: A modular doll house has interconnectable walls, floors and roofs that are held together by a variety of connectors. The connectors of the modular doll house include tabs which slidably engage the interconnectable walls, floors and roofs and can be easily manipulated by children to assemble and disassemble the modular doll house. Specifically, the modular doll house includes a first structural member having a first surface and a first groove disposed in the first surface and a second structural member having a second surface and a second groove disposed in the second surface. Additionally, the modular doll house has a rigid connector including a first tab adapted to slidably engage the first groove and a second tab adapted to slidably engage the second groove to connect the first structural member to the second structural member.

Abstract: A grooved construction lumber element for use in constructing lumber structures such as wall framing, roof trusses, load bearing beams, deck and stair railings, and the like, is described. The construction lumber element is comprised of a straight lumber piece having a plurality of spacing grooves disposed in at least one surface of the lumber piece. The spacing grooves have a predetermined depth and are configured to receive therein an associated further lumber element to construct a specific building structure. At least some of the spacing grooves are disposed at common spaced intervals. The lumber element is preferably an elongated straight wood lumber piece of rectangular cross-section and defines opposed flat parallel surfaces and opposed flat parallel side edge surfaces. The spacing grooves are formed in one of the flat surfaces.

Abstract: A toy capsule for containing toys and for constructing structures has an upper portion and a lower portion with wherein the upper and lower portions are detachably connected at their respective open ends thereby defining a closed container when the open ends are connected. A tapered thickened wall portion on each of the upper and lower portions extends concentrically from an intermediate location of an external surface of each of the cylindrical wall portions of the upper and lower portions and tapers to a thicker portion at the respective closed ends. One of the upper and lower portion closed ends has a rounded projection and the remaining upper and lower closed end has a projecting ridge defining a recess capable of receiving the rounded projection to form a releasable frictional tight fit connection.

Abstract: A toy building, such as a doll's house with associated fittings (8), said toy building comprising a bracing structure (1) and a number of substantially planar wall elements (5), and wherein the bracing structure (1) and the wall elements (5) are provided with coupling means (6,7) for releasably receiving the wall elements (5) in the bracing structure (1) of the toy building, and wherein the wall elements (5) and the fittings (8) are provided with complementary coupling means (9,10) intended for mounting of the fittings (8) on the wall elements (5).

Abstract: The structures of this invention comprise a plurality of panels. Rod formations are associated with the panels along at least some edges thereof. Joining devices consisting of elongated frame members are provided with openings for removably receiving the rod formations with the associated panel edges. Connectors are utilized for receiving the respective ends of the frame members. By providing a plurality of openings in the connectors for receiving different rod ends, and by providing a plurality of such connectors, numerous temporary structural configurations can be achieved.

Abstract: A toy building construction kit includes a plurality of floor defining elements, connectors for interconnecting the floor defining elements, a plurality of support pillar elements for interconnecting adjacent floors, and partition elements adapted to be received between the support pillar elements to define walls. A particularly rigid interconnection of the floor defining elements is achievd by using connecting elements and an arrangement of connecting lugs and recesses. The connecting lugs are T-shaped and fit tightly within corresponding recesses.

Abstract: The modular lattice substructure for a playing structure, such as a toy building set, includes elongate beams, elongate joists, and columns having a height greater than the height of the elongate beams and joists. The sides of the columns have a protrusion connector removably attachable to a slot connector in the ends of the elongate beams and the ends of the elongate joists.

Abstract: A construction toy set includes a plurality of interconnectable toy set elements such as couplers for beams which define respective sockets or bores therein. A pin connector defines a generally cylindrical collar supporting a pair of outwardly extending oppositely directed generally cylindrical pins which are receivable within the bores and sockets of the construction toy elements. The pins of the pin connectors each define an elongated expansion groove and an elongated rib extending substantially the length of the pins. The expansion grooves and ribs deform due to the resilient plastic material of the pin during pin insertion into the cooperating bores and/or sockets of the construction toy elements to allow the pins to deform and provide a snug but pivotable fit therebetween.

Abstract: A building set for a toy building comprising a number of building modules (1) which each defines a space, said building modules (1) being so designed that they may be stacked or arranged next to each other as desired for the construction of single- or multi-storey toy buildings, and having means (6,7) for releasably engaging with one or more wall elements (5) in the sides of the building modules (1) irrespectively of the mutual positioning of the building modules (1). Since the columns (3) support girders (4) which define the periphery of the top plane of the building modules, said girders (4) being so arranged that unimpeded access to the building module interior (1) is provided, it is now possible to construct toy buildings with more different plan arrangements compared to the prior art without impeding the access to the building module interiors.

Abstract: A toy building construction kit includes a plurality of floor defining elements, means for interconnecting the floor defining elements, a plurality of support pillar elements for interconnecting adjacent floors, and partition elements adapted to be received between the support pillar elements to define walls. A particularly rigid interconnection of the floor defining elements is achievd by using connecting elements and an arrangement of connecting lugs and recesses. The connecting lugs are T-shaped and fit tightly within corresponding recesses.

Abstract: The invention includes a minimally structured, abstract toy with a plurality of nonrepresentational interconnecting pieces comprising: a plurality of connectors; a plurality of blocks which are adapted to receive one or more of the connectors so that the blocks move freely along the connectors; a plurality of hubs, each having a plurality of openings to receive a connector, one opening centrally positioned and a plurality of additional locking openings peripherally located, preferably tapered inwardly (i.e., openings that have a diameter that decreases with depth) to produce an opening to firmly receive the connectors; a plurality of spacers each having an opening to receive a connector; and a plurality of stationary pieces, each containing at least one locking opening, the sides of the opening inwardly tapered to produce an opening that has a diameter that decreases with depth.

Abstract: An assortment of clamps, for use by a child to clamp panels of scrap corrugated panel, to make free standing play structures. The clamps are extrusions of high density polysterene, incorporating flexible legs, that form a U-shaped panel receiving section. Each clamp has a panel insertion guide, an elastic deformation gripping section, and a crush deformation gripping section. The clamps are designed to be easy for a child to insert a corrugated panel.

Abstract: A diagonal strut for a system for the construction of arrangements used for mounting workpieces on machine tool tables in a defined and reproducible position. The system includes a base plate and receiving members connected to each other by the diagonal strut. The base plate and the receiving members have connecting bores whose axes are arranged spaced from each other at unit spacings. The diagonal strut has transverse connecting bores whose axes are spaced apart at a distance which corresponds to five times the unit spacing or a multiple thereof. Two end faces are arranged at each end of the diagonal strut. The end faces extend at a right angle relative to each other and one of the end faces includes an angle of 36.87.degree. with a centerline extending through the axes of the transverse connecting bores and the other end face includes an angle of 53.13.degree. with the centerline.

Abstract: A cross member for use as an avian or animal perch or as a support member for additional cage accessories. The cross member comprises an elongated beam member removably attachable to opposing sides of an open wire or bar cage via corresponding open slots at opposing ends of the beam member and which are slightly offset from parallel to one another.

Abstract: Interlocking toy components for the construction of structures defining various geometric configurations. The toy components of the present invention include a first component (10) having an elongated trunk portion (14). The first component (10) carries a protruding member (20) extending from the first end portion (16) of the trunk portion (14), and the trunk portion (14) is provided at its second end portion (18) with a substantially coaxial first receptor (22) for releasably receiving the protruding members (20) of other first components (10). The trunk portion (14) of the first component is also provided proximate its second end portion with a plurality of further receptors (24) radially spaced about the trunk portion (14) for releasably receiving the protruding members (20) of other first components (10). The invention also includes a second component (12) having an elongated trunk portion (34).

Abstract: A three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle sculpture is provided for use in retaining puzzle pieces in assembled form in a decorative piece of art. The jigsaw puzzle sculpture includes a frame which defines the shape of the sculpture, and puzzle assembled to the frame. The frame has a three-dimensional configuration and includes a channel extending around the periphery of each frame section to hold the puzzle pieces in place. Each frame section provides a substantially planar surface circumscribed by a channel, which planar surface provides a support for the puzzle pieces. The planar surfaces include one or more apertures which are utilized to remove the puzzle pieces from the frame. Separable frame members are assembled to one another utilizing pin and hole interlocks. The three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle sculpture, when fully assembled, provides a decorative piece of art which may be subsequently disassembled and reassembled as desired.

Abstract: A modular toy (1) allowing easy assembly for children has a frame (3), a bridge (23), and a hub assembly (27) as primary features. The frame and bridge have slots (5, 6), which in turn have fasteners (7). The hub assembly snaps or otherwise removably mounts in the slots. This allows toy pieces, such as gears (57, 59), to be placed on the hub assemblies. The gears can be rotated on the hubs and effect movement of other gears attached to other hubs. The slots are generally equally spaced so that children have an easy method of effecting the movement.

Abstract: The knock down shelter and storage structure of the present invention includes a base frame assembly formed by interlocking beams. A vertical wall assembly engages the base frame and includes a plurality of corner uprights. A plurality of intermediate uprights and plurality of wall panels slidably engage the uprights to form an enclosed structure. A roof assembly is formed from a plurality of rafters and a plurality of roof panels that slidably engage the rafters. The roof assembly includes transverse members at the forward and rearward portions of the rafters. The assembly forms a rigid known down structure.

Abstract: A device is provided for rehabilitation, exercise and therapy which consists of an upright standard to which are attached in predetermined order and position, arrays of modules made up of interchangeable units attached together in varying configurations. Assembly and disassembly of the modules from the standard in the proper sequence and position accurately simulates various stretching, bending, lifting and stooping operations encountered in occupational and other efforts.

Abstract: This glass element consists of a glass block, brick or tile which can be used for constructing panels, walls, slabs and the like. Each glass element comprises on its outer periphery interfitting means such as ribs and grooves and/or tongues and grooves adapted to engage corresponding interfitting means formed either on the adjacent glass block to tile, or on a vertical and/or horizontal independent frame; holes are formed in the end portions of the element for engagement by anchoring studs; the arrangement is such that the panels, walls, slabs and the like can be constructed without using mortar or reinforcing means.