Slide-in puzzle

Abstract

An apparatus for providing puzzle enthusiasts with a creative type of puzzle. The apparatus comprises a frame member for containing such puzzle. The frame member having a first predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material. There is a plurality of sticks having a second predetermined shape and formed of a second predetermined material and having a predetermined size. The sticks have a preprinted design thereon, and are for placing in the frame member to create a design therein. An opening is disposed at a top portion of the frame member, wherein the sticks can be one of added or removed from the frame by means of such opening in a manner so as to able to form such design therein that is viewable through the frame.

1 . An apparatus for providing puzzle enthusiasts with a creative type of puzzle, said apparatus comprising:
 (a) a frame member for containing such puzzle, said frame member having a first predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material;   (b) a plurality of sticks having a second predetermined shape and formed of a second predetermined material and having a predetermined size, said sticks having a preprinted design thereon for placing in said frame member to create a design therein;   (c) an opening disposed at a top portion of said frame member, wherein said sticks are one of added and removed from said frame by means of said opening in a manner so as to form such design therein that is viewable through said frame.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said predetermined size of said sticks is selected so as to fit in said frame. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said first predetermined shape is substantially rectangular. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said first predetermined material for forming said frame is one of wood, plastic and cardboard. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said second predetermined material for forming said sticks is selected from one of wood, plastic and cardboard. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus, according to  claim 3 , wherein said frame is substantially a rectangle being between about 8.75 and 9.25 inches high, and between about 11.75 and 12.25 inches long and between about ¾ inch and about 1¼ inch thick. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said frame member is formed as a single piece.