Multilayered jigsaw puzzle

Abstract

A plurality of jigsaw puzzles each composed of interlocking puzzle pieces and each assembled as a complete puzzle but designed such that they can be laid on top of each other to form a three-dimensional composite relief image. Where the layers are transparent or staggered opaque or both such that underlying layers can be seen through or behind the upper layers and where the layers can be aligned and locked by locking pieces.

1 . A multilayered jigsaw puzzle where each layer can be assembled individually to compose a completed image and where the layers can simply be laid on top of each other and locked in position to form an integrated multilayered and dimensional relief image. Where the layers are locked together by locking pieces. Where the layers can be staggered opaque or transparent or both such that underlying layers can be seen through transparent layers or behind the staggered opaque layers. 
     
     
         2 . The puzzle as defined by  claim 1  where the layered puzzle images are background images middle ground images and foreground images. 
     
     
         3 . The puzzle as defined by  claim 1  where the puzzle layers are made of laminated board or clear plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The puzzle as defined by  claim 1  where the locking pieces have a thickness equal to the thickness of the total number of layers in the puzzle and die-cut so that the same die-cut shape connects and locks the layers together. 
     
     
         5 . The puzzle as defined by  claim 1  where the locking pieces are molded plastic shapes with molded posts that insert through die-cut holes in corner or edge puzzle pieces. 
     
     
         6 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where the base puzzle layer is opaque and all other layers are opaque. 
     
     
         7 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where the base puzzle layer is transparent and all other layers are transparent. 
     
     
         8 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where adhesive or transparent stickers can be added to layers in any position to add a free play game element. 
     
     
         9 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where adhesive or transparent stickers can be die-cut to interlock and act as a jigsaw puzzle layer. 
     
     
         10 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where transparent puzzle layers can be injection molded clear plastic with heat transferred images applied. 
     
     
         11 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where transparent puzzle layers can be offset or silkscreen printed PVC, PET, or PP clear plastic that is die-cut into interlocking shapes. 
     
     
         12 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where transparent puzzle layers can be offset or silkscreen printed clear plastic that is die-cut. 
     
     
         13 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 10  where the die-cut is made with a molded metal die. 
     
     
         14 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where puzzle layers are aligned along at least one edge. 
     
     
         15 . The puzzle as defined in  claim 1  where puzzle layers can be made of any material.