Patent ID: 6364116
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A jigsaw puzzle carrier comprisinga rectangular assembly tray having a substantially flat bottom surface and peripheral edges extending upwardly of said bottom surface, at least one of said peripheral edges being removably attached to said flat bottom surface; a plurality of rectangular sorting trays each having a substantially flat bottom surface and peripheral edges extending upwardly of said bottom surface; the aggregate outside dimensions of said sorting trays being substantially equal to the outside dimensions of said assembly tray such that when said sorting trays are placed adjacent one another on said assembly tray, the peripheral edges of the assembly and sorting trays are in substantial vertical alignment; each of said assembly tray and said sorting trays being provided with a compressible insert having major dimensions selected to fit within the peripheral edges of each said tray and a thickness greater than the distance that the said peripheral edges extend upwardly of the respective flat bottom surfaces of each said tray; and a carrying case adapted to receive the said assembly tray, together with its respective compressible insert and the said plurality of sorting trays, each with its respective compressible insert, disposed on top of said assembly tray and having means for closing said case about its complete periphery; whereby in its closed condition the said carrying case operates to compress the compressible inserts against the bottom surfaces of the respective trays and thereby retain any puzzle pieces in place during transport or storage.