Patent ID: 8226086
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A jigsaw puzzle comprising: a plurality of loose, independent inner puzzle pieces contiguously interconnectable to define a complete inner jigsaw puzzle having an image depicting a preselected object having a peripheral edge shape, a first plurality of the inner puzzle pieces being edge pieces interconnectable to define a generally continuous, irregular peripheral outline conforming to the peripheral edge shape of the preselected object and surrounding a second plurality of the inner puzzle pieces; and a plurality of loose, independent outer puzzle pieces contiguously interconnectable to define a complete outer jigsaw puzzle depicting a frame around a single opening having the shape of the preselected object's peripheral edge shape, a first plurality of the outer puzzle pieces interconnectable to define a generally continuous inner edge boundary forming the single opening, a second plurality of the outer puzzle pieces being situatable outboard of the first plurality of the outer puzzle pieces such that, upon assembly, the plurality of inner puzzle pieces is completely surrounded by the first plurality of outer puzzle pieces, wherein no edge piece along the continuous, irregular peripheral outline has a projection or recess adapted to interlockingly mate with a corresponding recess or projection of any individual inner boundary piece along the continuous inner edge boundary.