Connector for modeling kits

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1997-07-09

1998-07-28

Hirsch, Paul J.

Education and demonstration

Mathematics

Geometry, trigonometry, or physical mathematic model structure

273DIG2, 446126, G09B 2326, G09B 2304, A63H 3306

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057855293

ABSTRACT:
A connector body (10) for joining elongated rods or struts (12) for use in creating three-dimensional structures or models is disclosed. The connector body (10) includes a plurality of resilient particles (14) such as spherical balls formed of polystyrene material and a cohering means (16) such as an adhesive compound for cohering the particles (14) to form the connector body. The connector body (10) is highly resilient and crush-resistant and can be easily penetrated by the ends of the elongated rods (12) to form three-dimensional structures. Once the rods (12) are removed from the connector body (10), the connector body immediately returns to its original shape to close the openings formed by the ends of the rods (12).

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