Patent ID: 8961257
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: A63H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A flexible construction toy set, comprising: a first plurality of elements having a different shape where at least some of the elements are capable of retaining a bent shape due to a metal insert encased fully between two plasticized surfaces, wherein each of the bent shape retaining elements is manufactured using a process with the steps of: selecting a first plasticized surface, printing on the first plasticized surface graphics, placing the first plasticized surface over the metal insert formed from a flat metal sheet stamp cut in shape, placing a second plasticized surface below the metal insert to fully enclose the metal insert between the first plasticized surface and the second plasticized surface, thermal sealing a first external edge of the first plasticized surface to a second external edge of the second plasticized surface to fully encase the metal insert, and cutting the first and second plasticized surfaces at the first and second external edges to separate a finished flexible construction element from the first and second plasticized surfaces, wherein some of the first plurality of elements are used as connectors to attach other of the first plurality of elements; and at least a second plurality of elements unable to retain a bent shape and without any metal insert.