Year: 1898

page_text: I, OLOF SVANSTRÖM, of Diö, in the Kingdom of Sweden, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
This invention relates to an improved puzzle, the object or purpose of which
is, to sharpen the powers of perception, improve the understanding and also
to form a means of recreation.
The puzzle consists generally of a frame in which several rows of colored
balls, or the like, are movably arranged upon rods or pins extending across the
interior of the said frame, the rods or pins, upon which the colored
balls or the like slide, being parted at the centre (or approximately so)
for the purpose of admitting of longitudinal displacement, or more precisely, for
the purpose of enabling one half-row of the colored balls to be brought in a
line with another half-row, namely with the row immediately adjacent.
The balls can thus be moved over (or across) adjoining rows, so that the said
balls may be brought or moved into certain definite positions prescribed by the
especial problem which is sought to be solved by means of the puzzle, such as
for instance the bringing of balls of one especial color in a slanting or straight
line with each other.
I hereinafter describe and show in the accompanying drawing one task which
may be set when using the puzzle, but it will be clear, that such tasks or problems
may be considerably varied.
In order to make my invention more clear, I refer to the accompanying drawing,
in which:
Figure 1 shows in dotted lines the position, which the ball "r" would assume
by being moved in the direction of the arrow to the lefthand portion of the
pin
whereas in
Figure 2 it will be seen that the left half-row has been longitudinally displaced
in a downward direction to the extent or distance of one row, so that the ball " * "
previously in a line with the row "," is now in a line with the row "."
If the said ball is now moved in a horizontal direction to the right, the said
ball, as is clear, will be caused to occupy a place upon the right-hand portion of
the now "3."
The said ball "has thus, by three movements, been brought from the right-
hand portion of the row "12" to the righthand portion of the row "."
I will now proceed to give an example of a problem or task, which may be
set, when using the puzzle.
For instance balls of an especial color, and for the sake of illustration, I will
presume black colored balls are to be brought into such position, as the balls
marked in the drawing with the letter "w To effect this task the balls are
moved from row to row in the manner hereinbefore described, until the black
colored balls have been brought into the required order.

page_text: As hereinbefore indicated it will be clear that any other problem may be set or
another method of arranging the balls sought to be obtained, in short, that the varia-
tions in the employment of the puzzle will be found to be very numerous.
Instead of balls I may employ for instance small blocks or figures, to slide
upon the pins, or, the balls may be provided with numbers, and the task or
problem set, to effect a definite combination of these numbers.
Furthermore, the balls may be of wood, colored glass, porcelain, etc. in which
small holes are bored or moulded to allow of the said balls being moved from
rod to rod.
Also it will be clear, that the beforesaid balls blocks or figures may be suitably
ornamented in order to improve the general appearance of the puzzle.
A characteristic feature of my improved puzzle I will mention, that the same
differs from other games of patience, that only one dividing, i.e. changing line
is provided, for which reason the solution of a problem or the working out of a
task upon the puzzle is rendered somewhat more difficult and therefore more
interesting.
The second characteristic feature is, as indicated, that the puzzle has two half-
rows, which are displaceable one to the other, upon which half-rows. suitable
colored balls or the like may be horizontally displaced.
It may, however, be stated, that the vertical movement of the inner portion
of the frame, which in the present instant is effected by aid of pins "e" and
guides "g" may be carried out in any other suitable manner, in accordance with
the material employed, or in accordance with the wishes of the purchaser.
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Dated this 19th day of March 1898.
OLOF SVANSTROM,
By Geo. Thos. Hyde,
No. 1, Broad Street Buildings, Liverpool Street, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
I, OLOF SVANSTRÖM, of Diö, in the Kingdom of Sweden, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement- -
This invention relates to an improved puzzle, the object or purpose of which
is, to sharpen the powers of perception, improve the understanding and also
to form a means of recreation.
The puzzle consists generally of a frame in which several rows of colored
balls, or the like, are movably arranged upon rods or pins extending across the
interior of the said frame, the rods being parted at the centre (or approximately so)
for the purpose of admitting of longitudinal displacement, or more precisely, for
the purpose of enabling one half row of the coloured balls to be brought in a
line with another half row, namely with the row immediately adjacent.
The balls can thus be moved over (or across) adjoining rows, to enable the
aforesaid balls, to be brought in a certain order as regards their colour, namely
the order required to effect the solution of the especial problem sought to be
solved, as hereinafter more fully described.
In order to make my invention more clear, I refer to the drawing filed with
provisional specification, and to the additional Sheet 2 filed herewith,

page_text: Figure 1 of the drawings accompanying the provisional specification shows in
dotted lines the position which the ball r would assume by being moved in the
direction of the arrow to the lefthand portion of the pin s, whereas in Figure 2
of the same drawings it will be seen, that the left half row has been longitudinally
displaced in a downward direction to the extent or distance of one row, so that
the ball ""previously in a line with the row t2," is now in a line with the
<<
row ₤3"
Figure 1 of the drawings herewith and marked Sheet 2 is an end view, and
Figure 2 of the same Sheet 2 is a cross section, of Fig. 2 of the drawings filed
with Provisional Specification.
66 ,,
If the said ball is now moved in a horizontal direction to the right, the said
ball, as is clear, will be caused to occupy a place upon the right hand portion of
the now
"13"
The said ball r has thus, by three movements, been brought from the right-
hand portion of the row "2" to the right hand portion of the row
I will give an example of a problem or task, which may be set, when using the
puzzle.
66 t3."
For instance balls of an especial colour, and for the sake of example, I will
presume black coloured balls are to be brought into such position, as the balls
marked in the drawing with the letter " w. To effect this task the balls are
moved from row to row in the manner herein before described, until the black
coloured balls have been brought into the required order.
It will be clear that any other problem may be set or another
method of arranging the balls sought to be obtained, in short, that the varia-
tions in the employment of the puzzle will be found to be very numerous.
Instead of balls I may employ for instance small figures, to slide upon
the pins, or the balls may be provided with numbers and the task or
problem set, to effect a definite combination of these numbers.
Furthermore, the balls may be of wood, coloured glass, porcelain, etc. in which
small holes are bored or moulded to allow of the said balls being moved from
rod to rod.
Also it will be clear, that the beforesaid balls blocks or figures may be suitably
ornamented in order to improve the general appearance of the puzzle.
The characteristic feature of my improved puzzle is that the same
differs from other games of patience, that only one dividing, i.e. changing line
is provided, for which reason the solution of a problem or the working out of a
task upon the puzzle is rendered somewhat more difficult and therefore more
interesting.
As another characteristic feature I mention, that my improved puzzle has two
half rows, which are displaceable one to the other, upon which half rows, suitable
coloured balls or the like may be horizontally displaced.
It is considered that the drawing will sufficiently explain the further details of
the puzzle.
The particular office or function of the guides g and pins e is to permit of the
movement of the adjustable frame and to effect hereby the interruption of the
cross-rods.
It may, however, be stated, that the vertical movement of the inner portion of
the frame, which as hereinbefore mentioned in the present instance is effected
by aid of pins "e" and guides "g," may be carried out in any other suitable
manner, corresponding to the material of which the frame or puzzle may be
manufactured, or, in accordance with the wishes of the purchaser.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
In an improved puzzle, the slotted adjustable frame provided with a series

page_text: of interrupted cross-rods, provided with variously colored balls, whereby the
latter may be brought from a lower row to a higher row or inversely, for the
purpose and substantially as described.
Dated this 16th day of December 1898.
GEO. THOS. HYDE,
1, Broad Street Buildings, Liverpool Street, London E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.