Set of tiles for covering a surface

Details Set of tiles for covering a surface Set of tiles for covering a surface

1979-04-30

1980-09-23

Dixon, Jr., William R.

Amusement devices: games

Puzzles

Take-aparts and put-togethers

52311, 428 33, 428 44, A63F 910, B44F 700, F16B 200, B32B 310

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042238900

ABSTRACT:
A set of tiles for covering a regular polygon having an even number of sides is composed of tiles each of which is distinct from the other tiles in the set. The tiles in the set may be combined so as to form the regular polygon in a number of ways which increases very rapidly with increasing numbers of sides. The tiles of the invention may be used as a recreational puzzle, as a game, as an educational tool, for aesthetic purposes, and for a variety of other uses.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3065970 (1962-11-01), Besley
patent: 3637217 (1972-01-01), Kent
patent: 3665617 (1972-05-01), Gilbert
patent: 4063736 (1977-12-01), Robinson
patent: 4133152 (1979-01-01), Penrose
"Mathematical Models", 2nd Ed., Cundy & Rollett, 1961, Oxford University Press, London.
"Recreational Problems in Geometric Dissections & How To Solve Them", Lindgren, 1972, Dover Publications, N.Y.
"Polyominoes", Lushbaugh, 1965, Charles Scribner's Sons, N.Y.

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