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Illuminated, three-dimensional modules with coaxial magnetic connectors for a toy construction kit

  • US 7,322,873 B2
  • Filed: 10/18/2005
  • Issued: 01/29/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A construction kit, comprising:

  • a plurality of illuminated elements, each illuminated element having a light source and being electrically conductive,a plurality of connectors for linking the plurality of illuminated elements mechanically and electrically to form an illuminated structure, each connector having at least two apertures and being electrically conductive, wherein each connector includes a center pin element containing two or more conductive pins for connecting the plurality of illuminated elements; and

    a power supply for supplying power to one connector of the plurality of connectors, wherein the power is transferred from the one connector to each of the plurality of illuminated elements and each of the remaining plurality of connectors, thereby illuminating the illuminated structure.

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