Puzzle Map Solutions

Abstract

A method is disclosed that provides a solution to any two-dimensional jigsaw puzzle, through the preferred embodiment of the Puzzle Map/key, a separate document from the puzzle that can be referenced to find the exact location of any puzzle piece by matching the number or symbol on the backside piece of the puzzle, to its same identified piece on the Puzzle Map/key, which depicts a frontside view of all the numbered pieces in the puzzle. The back-of-the-puzzle grid is a key component of the Map/key, enabling the identification of every puzzle piece to be inscribed with a unique number or symbol. The Map/key places the energy and time spent on puzzle completion into the hands of the consumer by providing the option of using this piece by piece, frontside method for jigsaw puzzle completion.

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         4 - Claiming a method of jigsaw puzzle resolution that is accomplished by the apparatus of a puzzle map/key conceived for the purpose of providing a solution for the completion of jigsaw puzzles 
     
     
         5 - Claiming a method to produce Puzzle Map Keys to be utilized in the manufacturing process to produce puzzles 
     
     
         6 - Claiming the apparatus of a back-of the-puzzle grid of symbols or numbers in its use as a key component of the Puzzle Map Key