Illuminated toy construction kit
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1. An illuminating construction kit comprising:
- a first connecting element defining a number of sockets;
a second connecting element defining an elongated body with ends suitable to engage any one or more of said sockets; and
a third connecting element defining a panel with substantially rectilinear edges and one or more fasteners associated therewith, said fasteners being suitable to engage said body of said second connecting element, wherein at least said second connecting element includes a light source.
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Abstract
A construction kit having various construction elements including truss and joint connectors with each truss connector having a light source associated therewith and each joint connector connectable to a power source so as to energize the various truss connectors directly or indirectly operatively connected thereto. The various construction elements cooperate to be expandable into any of a variety of structural profiles and to provide an attractive illuminated visual display. Additional design/construction flexibility is accomplished via additional connecting elements such as variously shaped panel connectors.
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1. An illuminating construction kit comprising:
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a first connecting element defining a number of sockets;
a second connecting element defining an elongated body with ends suitable to engage any one or more of said sockets; and
a third connecting element defining a panel with substantially rectilinear edges and one or more fasteners associated therewith, said fasteners being suitable to engage said body of said second connecting element, wherein at least said second connecting element includes a light source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A connecting element for use in a toy construction kit, said connecting element comprising:
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a rigid translucent body defining a hollow shaft; and
a light source disposed in said hollow shaft so as to provide an illuminating effect upon actuation thereof. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. An illuminating construction kit comprising:
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one or more illuminating truss elements;
one or more illuminating joint elements; and
one or more illuminating panel elements, wherein said truss elements, said joint elements, and said panel elements cooperate to form an illuminating structural profile by appropriate interconnection thereof.
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