Magic Blocks

Abstract

Magic Blocks are a construction blocks game that is both fun and educational. It consists of four distinct individual pieces. The four pieces that make up this game are identified as Rectangle Block (FIG. 1 ), Square Block, (FIG. 5 ), Rectangle Connector (FIG. 9 ), and Square Connector (FIG. 10 ). The Rectangle Block and the Square Block are made up of panels which contain both male locks, and female locks. The Rectangle Connector and the Square Connector contain only female locks. The game works by folding the Rectangle and the Square Blocks, respectively, along their scored edges then stacking the folded blocks on top of one another with the male locks going into the female locks of the block placed below it. Objects can be built horizontally as well as vertically.

1 ) A fully functional and unique construction block game consisting of:
 a) a Rectangle Block made up of 6 male locks, 7 female locks, one of which is a double lock, 5 panels, and 4 flaps.   b) a Square Block made up of 4 male locks, 7 female locks, 5 panels, and 4 flaps.   c) a Rectangle Connector comprised of 7 female locks, one of which is a double lock.   d) a Square Connector comprised of 4 female locks.   e) a construction block system designed to work with cardboard with a thickness ranging from 0.016-0.030; on plastic sheets with a thickness range of 0.016-0.050; and on corrugated board with a thickness range of 0.125-0.375 (E-flute). That includes Micro Flutes A,B,C, and E.   
   
   
       2 ) One type of male lock used by the Square Block and the Rectangle Block that is capable of:
 a) connecting into any type of female lock and securing itself.   
   
   
       3 ) Three different types of female locks including:
 a) a single female lock able to hold one male lock.   b) a double female lock able to hold two male locks simultaneously.   c) a female lock located on the top side of both the Square and the Rectangle blocks that is score attached.   
   
   
       4 ) Trapezoidal shaped female locks used to:
 a) provide the male locks with an easy way to connect into the female locks using the wider side of the trapezoidal opening.   b) provide a way for the male locks to secure themselves into the female locks they are being connected into by having them shift from the wider side of the trapezoidal female lock opening to the slightly shorter side once they are connected, securing its location in the process.   
   
   
       5 ) A trapezoidal shaped female double lock that:
 a) provides an easy way for the two male locks placed into it to slide in and out, while also enabling them to be secured at the same time by shifting from the wider side, to the slightly shorter side.   
   
   
       6 ) One type of flap located on the Square Block and the Rectangle Block that:
 a) provides stability and strength when building simple objects.   b) provides stability and strength when building complex objects that require a large amount of blocks stacked on top of one another.   c) provides a clearance for the male locks allowing them to connect and secure themselves into the score attached female locks.   
   
   
       7 ) A construction block system that:
 a) uses a Rectangle Block and a Square Block that are foldable along its scored edges.   b) uses 4 symmetrical pieces designed and cut to correspond perfectly with one another in a variety of different ways.   c) uses 4 symmetrical pieces that are 100% reversible, meaning they can be folded and assembled in either direction.   c) are capable of being used to build 3-dimensional objects in which the outside shell can be completely closed in all directions.