Toy construction set method and apparatus

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Nguyen, Kien (Department: 3711)

Amusement devices: toys

Construction toy

C446S108000, C446S122000, C446S124000

Reexamination Certificate

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07371146

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an improved construction toy set having a number of different structural elements which are configured for snapping together. These elements having key connectors configured for mating together, where integral locking indentations in the key connectors are configured for locking onto locking ridges provided on the adjacent structural element.

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