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Musical jigsaw-type puzzle

  • US 4,893,817 A
  • Filed: 10/17/1988
  • Issued: 01/16/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A jigsaw-type puzzle comprising a base having edge frame members, a plurality of irregularly-shaped puzzle pieces each having a portion of a picture on its upper face, said puzzle pieces being shaped to fit together resting on said base within said frame members, at least some of said puzzle pieces having switch actuating means, said base having switch means in positions corresponding to said switch actuating means when said puzzle pieces are fitted together, said switch actuating means and said switches co-acting to close said switches when positioned in proximity to each other, a source of power, an electrical device, wiring to connect in series said switch means, said source of power and said electrical device, whereby said electrical device is energized only when all said puzzle pieces are fit together to fill the area above said base and within said frame members, a second plurality of second irregularly-shaped puzzle pieces each having second switch actuating means and a key puzzle piece having third switch actuating means, said base having second switch means and a second electrical device connected thereto, said second switch means and said second electrical device being in series with said source of power and said amplifier and to all but one of said first-mentioned switches, said second switch actuating means corresponding in position to all but one of said first-mentioned switch-actuating means when said second puzzle pieces are fit together to fill the area above said base and within said frame member, said third switch actuating means being positioned in proximity to said second switch means, whereby said second electrical device is energized and said first-mentioned electrical device is not energized.

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