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Jigsaw puzzle including scratch and sniff puzzle pieces

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-12
HRONEK BRIAN ROBERT
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This feature is important because many puzzles are complicated and challenging to a user and take time to assemble.
The process of assembling puzzles is both mentally challenging and emotionally gratifying.

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[0020] The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, this embodiment is provided so that this application will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the true scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0021] The apparatus of this invention is referred to generally in FIGS. 1-2 by the reference numeral 10 and is intended to provide a jigsaw puzzle including scratch and sniff puzzle pieces. It should be understood that the jigsaw puzzle 10 may be used to depict many different images and may contain a variety of aromas.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1, the jigsaw puzzle 10 includes a plurality of puzzle pieces 20 having substantially planar top 21 and bottom 22 surfaces, as perhaps best shown in FIG. 2. ...

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Abstract

A jigsaw puzzle including a plurality of puzzle pieces having substantially planar top and bottom surfaces. The plurality of puzzle pieces include a body and a notch portion integral therewith and a plurality of flange portions also integral with the body. Such flange portions are engageable with corresponding ones of the plurality of notch portions. Each puzzle piece further includes a scented layer disposed on the top surface thereof. The scented layer includes a plurality of cells impregnated with a predetermined aroma and disposed between the scented layer and the top surface of the plurality of puzzle pieces. The plurality of cells release their respective aroma when a user scratches the scented layer. The plurality of puzzle pieces further include an indicia providing a visual representation of the plurality of scented layers respectively.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Technical Field [0005] This invention relates to jigsaw puzzles and, more particularly, to a jigsaw puzzle including scratch and sniff puzzle pieces. [0006] 2. Prior Art [0007] A jigsaw puzzle includes a plurality of pieces that can be assembled to form an image. The plurality of pieces are joined by means of a plurality of interlocking male and female elements, which are part of the edges of the different pieces. In most cases, two adjacent pieces are joined together by a male element that is part of the edge of the first piece, and a female element, that is part of the second piece, ensuring that the two pieces remain interlocked. [0008] The interlocking feature of jigsaw puzzles enables a user to assemble the puzzle at a pace that suits h...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/10
CPCA63F9/10A63F2250/021A63F2009/1088
Inventor HRONEK, BRIAN ROBERT
Owner HRONEK BRIAN ROBERT