Abstract: A modular construction system that utilizes versatile construction components releasably attachable to one another, in virtually any desired direction, by use of one or more interconnect components positioned therebetween. Each construction component includes at least two inventive connective surfaces with a receiving region therein, while each interconnect component includes at least one coupling surface comprising multiple coupling elements capable of releasable frictional engagement with at least a portion of one or more receiving regions.

Abstract: An automotive toy (1) constructed from a number of toy building elements, of which a plurality are configured as functionality modules (2, 3, 4, 5), each of which being configured with technical means for performing a specific functionality in the automotive toy (1). In the automotive toy at least one flexible toy building element (18) is provided that is located between two functionality modules (2, 3, 4, 5), whereby this flexible toy building element (18) is caused to form a flexible interconnection between the functionality modules (2, 3, 4, 5).

Abstract: A combination toy building block and container for holding liquids and the like, wherein the functional configuration of the device permits both the carrying of a dispensable substance and the stacking of multiple containers, thereby enabling the imaginative play construction of buildings and objects such as, but not limited to, play forts, play houses, play cars and boats, statues, tables and chairs.

Abstract: A polyhedral puzzle has basic pieces that connect and form polyhedrons. The present invention serves as a puzzle solved by the geometric relationship between the pieces. The pieces have four triangular members and each member has a primary and a secondary form. The members connect with positioners interlocking with notches on adjacent members. The positioners include slots that allow members to connect at three angles with each other. A primary member connects to a secondary member in an alternating fashion. The members assemble into polyhedrons such as a cube, sphere, cylinder, or combination thereof that lead to sculptures, including humanoid forms, at various scales or buildings at larger scales.

Abstract: A structural connection device to be used primarily as a toy in conjunction with foam tubes, popularly known as “noodles” which are commonly used at swimming pools, wherein the connector is preferably made from foam and is configured as a longitudinal flexible member with a pattern of holes, each of which is slightly smaller than the diameter of a typical noodle, such that a noodle can be press-fit into a connector strip hole to act as a structural node; and because the connector may be made from foam, particularly for toy use, it can be bent and twisted, therefore enabling one simple element to act as a complex-shaped node into which many noodles can be inserted and used in conjunction with other connectors to build complex structures.

Abstract: A toy building construction set includes a plurality of building units, each building unit including an integral panel, an elongate column, and a connection member. The panel has a first and a second connection structure. One of four sides of the elongate column is a generally U-shaped channel. The column channel receives and is engaged with the second connection structure. The other three sides of the elongate column each have female connection structures so as to provide a female connection side to the building unit. The connection member is engaged with the first connection structure. At least part of the connection member projects outwardly from the panel so as to provide a male connection side to the building unit The male connection side is configured to removably engage with the female connection side of a second building unit of the plurality of building units.

Abstract: A toy building set comprising box-shaped building elements that have, in the horizontal plane, dimensions that are integer multiples of a horizontal module (L), and, in the vertical direction, a height (H) which exceeds the horizontal module. The building elements have a tubular opening at a first face. Elements are provided that have a tenon that can be introduced into the tubular opening. At its free end, the tenon is flexible and has protruding edges (23) for snap-effect with the second end of the tubular opening, and the tenon has a protruding portion (21) that serves to ensure that the tenon can be introduced only so deeply into the tubular as corresponds to the horizontal module (L). The building set comprises building elements (30) with coupling studs (31) on the top face and a cavity (32) with a tubular coupling means (33), whereby two such elements are able to interconnect with coupling studs (31) in contact with the sides of the cavity (32) and the tubular member (33).

Abstract: A modular toy construction system employing frictional channel connections, which supports combining an assortment of simple modular components without special tools. The system includes a series of post, panels and foundation pieces. Channels are pre-cut to allow the panels to slide into place, or for connectors to seat in the channels of adjacent pieces forming a clean joint between two channeled parts. Assembly in this fashion provides a friction fit and achieves substantial stability. This stability is present in completed and partially assembled structures, allowing whole projects or sections thereof to be moved during construction with minimal risk of structural collapse. The system supports the possibilities of a wide variety of configurations and specialty pieces, which may be added to effect distinct characteristics, features and looks.

Abstract: A building block and a method for building structures from the building blocks is disclosed herein. The building block has a male element, a female element, and a lock mechanism. A first block can be reversibly locked to a second block when a third block is inserted into the first block. The blocks can be sized for use as toys or for use in building temporary or permanent structures. In addition, the blocks can be sized and shaped to resemble boards or lumber for constructing temporary or permanent structures such as decks or fences and can be assembled without using nails or other reinforcing or connecting devices.

Abstract: A modular construction system has at least two profile parts for releasable coupling with a coupling part. The coupling part has on each of at least two sides one or more radially protruding lips. The lips on one side may be rotated to engage a portion of a profile part while the lips on another side may be rotated to engage a portion of another profile part, thereby securing the profile parts to one another.

Abstract: A toy model building set that includes pluralities of generally circular daisy elements, wedge elements, and straight and curved rod elements. The rod elements may be equipped on their ends with various types of connectors, and the rods may be either curved, angled, or straight. The daisy elements can be joined to each other in at least four distinct ways, and can be used as connectors for different elements in a variety of ways. A large plurality of the daisies can be connected together to form a generally planar element. A through hole in the central hub allows the daisy element to receive rod elements in addition to other daisy elements. The wedge elements are pie-shaped elements including two adjoining straight sides and a third curved side. One of the straight sides is equipped with a ball connector, and the other straight side is equipped with a compatible socket connector. Using these connectors, multiple wedge elements can be joined to form circular components such as wheels.

Abstract: A ball comprising a plurality of interwoven rings, preferably each of generally polygonal shape.

Abstract: A building kit for making various play structures for children, comprising at least a first set of foam tubes of a predetermined length; each said foam tube having opposing first and second ends in spaced apart relation to each other and an axial extending opening in each end extending at least partially along the length of each foam tube, at least one first connector having spaced apart apertures for receiving one or more closed cell foam tubes in a friction fit relationship; and at least one angled connector having two legs joined at an apex in co planar angled relationship to each other; said legs adapted to be inserted into said apertures in said opposing ends of said foam tubes in a friction fit relationship.

Abstract: A game or toy comprises a plurality of rectangular elements each having a substantially square upper face and a substantially square lower face interconnected by four rectangular side faces. The upper face of each element has an alphanumeric character printed on it or molded onto or into it. The side faces of each element are dimensioned so that the elements are free-standing on any side face. Two adjacent side faces of each element have projecting half star shaped connectors means formed on them, while the other two adjacent side faces have complementary grooves shaped to receive and retain the retain the projecting connectors of another such element, so that the elements can be joined together side face to side face in two mutually perpendicular direction to form a two dimensional crossword or number game. Auxiliary connecting elements are provided for connecting the rectangular elements together with their upper faces at right angles, so that the game can be played in three dimensions.

Abstract: A gravity-deformable toy is formed by interlocking a plurality of flexible struts with a plurality of nodes. Each strut has a truncated sphere on at least one end thereof and each node has a plurality of spherical cavities defined therein. A truncated sphere of a strut is received in a spherical cavity to lock the strut to the node. Each of the struts has a center uniform cylinder having an outer diameter, and a diameter of the truncated sphere. The diameter of the truncated sphere is larger than the diameter of the center uniform cylinder. Each of the cavities has a circular entrance which has a diameter equal to the diameter of the central uniform cylinder and each of the cavities has a diameter equal to the diameter of the truncated sphere. When assembled, the toy is deformed by gravity when pendently supported.

Abstract: The present invention is a toy that can be manipulated to form various configurations. The toy include a plurality of blocks, many of which have a combination of slots with or without holes and are held together by an elastic cord. The combination of slots and holes together with the elastic nature of the cord allows the user to change the relative relationship of any given block to the block adjacent to it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction system (1) comprising construction elements (2) which exhibit a number of transcurrent holes (8) distributed along the aforementioned elements, connecting pieces (3) and locking devices (4) interacting with them for the purpose of connecting construction elements to one another. The aforementioned connecting pieces (3) consist of at least two threaded (5) connecting uprights (6, 7) projecting from a common connecting frame (9) which exhibit a form corresponding to the holes (8) in the construction elements, and threaded (11) connecting hats are so arranged, when screwed onto the aforementioned connecting uprights, as to clamp assembled construction elements (2) securely to an abutment (12) on the connecting piece (3) in question.

Abstract: A building block system, in particular a toy building block system, comprises a plurality of inter-connectable building blocks (1), whereby each building block (1) comprises an undercut trough-shaped groove (3) on at least one lateral surface (2) into which a connection bar (5) with a cylindrical part (6)is insertable. The building block system is suited for a variety of uses, easy to handle and provides many form-locking connection options of one or several building blocks, including of building blocks of differing geometrical form. According to the invention, the connection bar (5) is also formed with a hammer head-shaped boundary body (7) on at least one end of the cylindrical part (6), which can be inserted into a corresponding recess (11) on the end of the groove (3) in the building block (1) so as to form-lock with the lateral surface (2) of the same, when the connection bar (5) snaps into the groove (3) of the building block (1).

Abstract: Disclosed are improvements to a construction system based on genderless connectors. The improvements consist of elements that allow connection at an arbitrary angle in the same plane as a hub assembly. Additionally are disclosed elements that allow for the construction of spheres from planar circular hubs.

Abstract: A set of universal blocks includes a plurality of uniform-sized cubic elements, a plurality of uniform-sized connecting elements, and at least one disassemble aid. The cubic element each is provided at all six sides with an insertion hole each. The connecting element each is adapted to insert into the insertion holes on the cubic elements and has a length twice or almost twice as long as that of the insertion holes. The disassemble aid is a long flat element provided with a plurality of through holes adapted to easily disassemble the connecting elements from the cubic elements. The cubic elements may be freely connected to one another via the connecting elements to create a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes, and be conveniently used to play various kinds of games, including puzzles.

Abstract: A toy construction building set includes first and second building elements, which are releaseably interconnectable. The first building elements have a side with a coupling surface, which has coupling studs, and the second building elements have a side with a coupling surface, which has a skirt. Defined within the skirt is a cavity for receiving the coupling studs on the first building element. When the first and second building elements are interconnected, a first abutment portion of the first building element is outside the skirt and a second abutment portion of the second building element abuts the first abutment portion.

Abstract: A plurality of reflective T-rail interconnector members are adapted for use with a toy block set and establish at least one pair of adjoining T-rails, wherein the first T-rail is non-parallel to the second T-rail so as to permit multi-directional slidable interconnection with a plurality of toy block configurations that are slidably, pivotally and fixably coupled to one another and which are further capable of three dimensional slidable and pivotal maneuvering with respect to one another by virtue of rail extension members, rail guide members and pivot members. The reflective T-rails may further include coupling members or, in the alternative, the reflective T-rails may be unistructurally molded so as to establish a plurality of infinitely sized and shaped T-rails which permit multi-directional slidable interconnection with a plurality of toy block configurations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy construction system comprising building elements of a first type that has a pair of opposed walls that define a space between said opposed walls, wherein those sides of the walls that face towards the space are provided with protruding ribs, and building elements of a second type that have a coupling head which may, by a snap-effect with protruding ribs, be received and releasably secured in the space between the walls on a building element of the first type, wherein said system further comprises building elements of a third type with coupling studs, wherein building elements of the first type or the second type have a cavity for releasably receiving and securing coupling studs on building elements of the third type.

Abstract: A constructional toy comprises main building blocks which are typically square, triangular or rectangular in cross-section and moulded in a suitable plastics material. Each block has respective dovetail-shaped grooves in each of its side faces. The toy also includes principal connecting elements each having a star-shaped cross-section, the grooves being complementary in shape to the shape of the half of any connecting element on one side of a plane which longitudinally bisects the connecting element and the opposed included angles between opposed pairs of adjacent points of its star shape. So two main elements can be secured together in at least four different orientations, successively spaced apart by 90.degree., by sliding one pair of adjacent points of a connecting element into a groove in one main element and sliding the same or another pair of adjacent points into a groove in the other main element.

Abstract: Various constructions may be formed from a plurality of different geometric blocks having mortises formed therein for receiving correspondingly shaped connecting and axial rods which permit the blocks to be assembled in both longitudinal and transverse directions.

Abstract: A constructional toy including a plurality of main building blocks, preferably square and triangular in shape, all having identical grooves in their side faces, the mouth of each groove being narrower than the rest of the groove. The blocks are connected together by connecting elements each having a cross section in the shape of a symmetrical star having 2N points, where N is at least three. Each connecting element is a sliding fit in the grooves in the main blocks, with N adjacent points of its star-shaped cross section trapped in the groove and the other N points outside the groove, thus enabling the blocks to be connected together side face to side face.

Abstract: The set of blocks in this invention comprise "slot blocks" and "key blocks." A slot block is a cube having two slots on each face. Each slot crosses the entire face and bisects a pair of opposite edges. The cross section of each slot is a square whose width and depth are one-fifth the length of the edge of the cube. A key block is a rectilinear polygon whose thickness is equal to the slot width and depth. Each side of each polygon has a length that is a whole number multiple of the slot width and depth. The shapes of the key blocks are such that they can completely fill all the slots, internal and external, of an aligned stack of slot blocks, with the external key blocks forming continuous intersecting ridges whose width and height are equal to the slot width and depth. The key blocks, with or without the slot blocks, also lend themselves to the construction of other attractive forms that would be rarely, if ever, realized with other block sets.

Abstract: A three-dimensional instructional model used to exhibit and represent specific point groups used in the application of group theory to symmetry operations and molecular structure. A pair of blocks, each have a pair of spaced faces with peripheral side surfaces extending between the faces, the number of side surfaces being equal to the principal rotational axis order of the point group to be represented. The blocks are connectable to one another with a face of each of the blocks opposing. The connection between the blocks can be made using a circular shaft inserted through openings in the blocks, by pins inserted in holes in abutting opposing faces of the blocks, or by adhering the face of one block directly to the face of the other to hold them rigidly in engagement with each other. The interconnection can also be made using a rotational locking mechanism allowing the blocks to rotate with respect to one another.

Abstract: A coupling element for releasable retention of an end of an elongate pull element has a cavity to receive said end. The pull element is formed with a constriction and the coupling element with a corresponding cavity. The pull element may be inserted unobstructedly and subsequently be locked by moving a movable portion, e.g. in the form of a hinged portion, into a locking position in which, in combination with the cavity, it establishes releasable locking of the pull element.

Abstract: A modular construction system and modular member are provided for the construction of concatenated structures having interconnected, overlapping, offset or parallel courses. The modular members are provided with substantially planar upper and lower surfaces with the thickness, width and hole spacing of each modular member being predetermined and interdependent. The modular members present holes which receive connectors, and may have holes presenting a plurality of bore diameters. The members may be cut perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member midway between adjacent holes to provide compatible modular member segments. The complementally shaped connectors are received in the holes and may include mechanical barbs or threads, or separate retainers for use with the connectors inhibit preventing vertical separation of overlapping adjacent modular members.

Abstract: A transformable geometric construction set composed of triangular modules having different geometrical forms and sizes, the modules being interlinkable to create a planar mosaic that is transformable by a player into three-dimensional abstract or figurative structures having ornamental and/or utilitarian value. Each module is constituted by a triangular plate having slotted edges that define three side tines, each extending from a respective vertex. Interhinging of adjacent modules is effected by a coupling sleeve fitting over abutting tines of the modules whereby the modules can then be angled with respect to each other. Two adjacent modules may also be interconnected by intermeshing the abutting side tines of these modules.

Abstract: This educational device has been specifically developed so that a severely mentally disabled person can build simple and compound machines that are used in the teaching of basic mechanics.The four elements-building units, linkages, connector-strips and a special supporting base called a linkage-box, are capable of being united even though the disabled person may also have severe physical disabilties in hand and arm movements.As the machines are built, the disabled person is also having a three dimensional real life experience with concepts such as, "force", "weight", "mechanical advantage", pulley, wheel, axle, velocity, rotation, directionality and cause and effect relationships.The knowledge and skills developed can also find practical application in the vocational, residential and recreational settings.

Abstract: A set of building blocks useful for constructing model structures includes a plurality of building blocks comprising block bodies and block interconnecting structure. The block interconnecting structure releasably locks each block to one or more adjacent blocks by resisting the blocks being pulled apart from each other. The interconnecting structure does provide, however, a limited amount of lateral play between the blocks so that the interconnected blocks may be moved laterally with respect to each other. The interconnecting structure preferably comprises one or more connecting elements installed into respective apertures in the block bodies. Some blocks have connecting elements with both an inserting end that projects above an outer surface of the block body and a receiving end disposed within the aperture. Other blocks have connecting elements having only a receiving end.

Abstract: A geometric construction toy set composed of triangular modules having different geometrical forms and sizes, the modules being interlinkable to create a planar mosaic that is transformable by a player into three-dimensional abstract or figurative structures. Each module is constituted by a triangular plate having slotted edges that define three side tines, each extending from a respective vertex. Interhinging of adjacent modules is effected by a coupling sleeve fitting over abutting tines of the modules whereby the modules can then be angled with respect to each other. Two adjacent modules may also be interconnected by intermeshing the abutting side tines of these modules.

Abstract: A three-dimensional game of SCRABBLE includes a plurality of three-dimensional game pieces with letters and a plurality of connectors. Each three-dimensional game piece may be either a sphere or a cube and has at least one connector hole. Each connector connects at least one of the three-dimensional game pieces to another three-dimensional game piece along any one of three orthogonal axes. Each connector properly aligns the three-dimensional game pieces. In the three-dimensional game of SCRABBLE the letters are used to form words along either any one of three orthogonal axes or any diagonal combination of the three orthogonal axes.

Abstract: A modular block construction system comprises blocks and other accessory parts that dynamically fit together to form different items of varying forms and shapes. One or more blocks of various sizes have outer, peripheral edges that can be mated with one another, or snap fitted to accessories including walls and wedges. Each cubicle block comprises six intersecting panels that have peripheral edges that alternate with pairs of spaced apart nubs and sockets that enable the panels to be orthogonally assembled. Outwardly projecting panel sides of assembled blocks can be snap fitted to abutting sides of other blocks. Spider connectors captivated within the blocks transform each connecting surface between male, female, and flattened configurations. Radially spaced apart follower slots are defined in the sides. Movable spiders captivated within the blocks have arms slidably received by and constrained within the slots.

Abstract: A construction system for making latticework structures comprising connectors and rods. Each connector has a base portion with at least two side portions and opposing faces. A first attaching element is attached to a first side portion of the base portion. Second and third attaching elements are secured in axial alignment at spaced locations to a second side portion of the base portion. Respective connectors can be interconnected to each other by placing the first attaching element of one connector between the second and third axially aligned attaching elements of another connector and passing a rod through aligned receiving openings in each of the first, second and third attaching elements. Many of these connectors and rods may be assembled to form larger structures such as cubes, pyramids and other polyhedrons. The connectors themselves may take various shapes such as triangles, sectors and trapezoids.

Abstract: A portable fence panel for use on a support surface includes a rectangular frame member having a pair of side frame portions and a top and bottom frame portion. The frame portions have an outer and inner surface defining an aperture through the frame member. The panel includes crossmembers in the frame aperture for restricting passage therethrough. One of the side frame portions has at least one first connector portion extending therefrom defining a connector surface and having at least one aperture therethrough. The panel also includes at least one second connector portion extending from the other side frame portion having a connector surface which is substantially coplanar with the connector surface of the first connector portion. The second connector portions extend in a direction opposite the first connector portion and have at least one aperture therethrough. The panel also includes supports extending from the bottom frame portion.

Abstract: A three-dimensional model structure is assembled by interconnecting a plurality of puzzle pieces. Each puzzle piece has at least three outer side edges and at least one joint having a substantially U-shaped mortise defined by a first leg and a second leg. The U-shaped mortise has first and second inner side edges extending from a bottom edge to define an opening. A first corner is defined between the first inner side edge and the bottom edge. The first leg is defined by the first inner side edge and a first outer side edge. A protrusion may be provided along the first outer side edge at a location substantially opposite the bottom edge of the joint, or a bump may be provided at the first corner, to reinforce the first leg. In addition, the top corners connecting a second outer edge and the inner side edges may be curved or chamfered to widen the opening of the U-shaped mortise.

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: A construction system for making latticework structures comprising connectors and rods. Each connector has a base portion with at least two side portions and opposing faces. A first attaching element is attached to a first side portion of the base portion. Second and third attaching elements are secured in axial alignment at spaced locations to a second side portion of the base portion. Respective connectors can be interconnected to each other by placing the first attaching element of one connector between the second and third axially aligned attaching elements of another connector and passing a rod through aligned receiving openings in each of the first, second and third attaching elements. Many of these connectors and rods may be assembled to form larger structures such as cubes, pyramids and other polyhedrons. The connectors themselves may take various shapes such as triangles, sectors and trapezoids.

Abstract: A construction toy system is disclosed for the assembly of a guide track structure for a wheeled vehicle. Basic structural components, comprising rod-like struts and molded plastic connector elements adapted for snap-together attachment to the strut elements, enable support structures to be assembled. One or more guide track elements is provided, preferably in the form of a continuous, slotted flexible tube, typically formed by extrusion of plastic material. Special track-mounting connector elements are formed with track-mounting lugs which extend through the slotted side of the tubular track element to provide internal support. Track-mounting lugs are positioned at spaced points throughout the structure, providing spaced support for the track element. The flexible track element is self-supporting between mounting lugs, and conforms readily and smoothly to vertical and horizontal contours of the structure.

Abstract: A construction kit for toy building structures includes a plurality of planar logs with opposed notches at the lateral ends thereof. The logs may be interconnected in a normal position by notch engagement or one atop the other by intermediate mounting plates. Roof logs and/or mounting plates utilize angularly positioned notches to mount logs in an angular relationship relative one to the other. Slider elements mount movable logs in a slidable relationship to a fixed log.

Abstract: A construction kit is indicated which consists of elongated stave elements (2), which at their ends are provided with protruding plate portions (6, 10) with pins (8) and holes (12) for mutually rotatable end joining of the state elements in one and the same plane. The elements are primarily intended for being laid out as edge or outline markings, but they are provided with groove-shaped depressions (4), which by means of bonding blocks (32) also allow a stabilized stacking of the elements for forming spatial structures.

Abstract: Apparatus for displaying ingenuity and creativity consists of a plurality of modules that have first and second surfaces, that are planar, angled or curved, and that have slits in at least two sides of the perimeters of the modules. Portions of the modules constitute display surfaces adapted to carry segments of a pattern. The slits of each module may be interlinked with the slits of adjacent modules to form a composite assembly in two or three dimensions that displays a newly created pattern or a predetermined pattern or succession of predetermined patterns on one or both of the first and second surfaces of the composite assembly.

Abstract: Briefly stated, and in accordance with a presently preferred aspect of this invention, toy sawable wood includes a first simulated wood member; a second simulated wood member releasably attachable to the first simulated wood member for forming a simulated piece of wood; a threaded connecting rod on at least one of the first and second wood members for releasably engaging the other of the first and second wood members to hold the two members together; and a release gear coupled to the connecting rod and responsive to simulated sawing for releasing the first wood member from the second wood member.

Abstract: A game apparatus including a plurality of block members, wherein each block member is defined by an equal predetermined length. The block members are defined by a trapezoidal cross-sectional configuration, wherein both sides are of differing lengths. An elongate slot is directed through a plurality of the side walls arranged parallel to the remaining side walls. The game permits stacking of the blocks until a player effects a tumbling of the formed stack upon which a point total is awarded to a preceding opposing player.

Abstract: A series of interrelated solid, geometric shapes having informational - processing applications. Each solid, geometric shape may be assigned a specific meaning; additionally, any one solid, geometric shape may be assigned several specific meanings by changes of color, braille, scoring, texture, and/or tone (sound). Means for connecting different solid, geometric shapes are provided and are called connectors, which may or may not be assigned specific meanings or several meanings by changing the solid, geometric shape, color, braille, scoring, texture, and/or tone (sound). The series of interrelated solid, geometric shapes may be used for (1) physiology--fine motor coordination, visual or auditory/tactile perception, and joint hemispherical stimulation of the cerebral cortex and (2) communication--language, history, art, computer programming, computer processing (grammatical and parallel), and abstract thinking.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth for the aesthetic assemblage of components including plate members and elongate rods. The plate members include parallel, orthogonal, and angulated side surfaces in containing various apertures therethrough including orthogonally extending apertures relative to the upper and lower surfaces of each plate, angulated apertures oriented non-orthogonally to the upper and lower surfaces of each plate, and blind bores formed in a non-through-extending manner relative to the plates for receiving the respective rods to assemble the various plates and rods in a creative assemblage for educational and creative development of individuals.

Abstract: Disclosed as the present invention is household furniture, particularly furniture which is very easily assembled and disassembled. The present invention is specifically directed to furniture which is scaled in size and in assembly complexity for children. A particular embodiment is disclosed in which the furniture package is provided with full child-size parts and with a smaller sized set of paper or cardboard parts matching the child-size parts, thus enabling the child to visualize the completed furniture pieces as well as the assembly process.