This invention provides a kit for assembling a mosaic image. The kit can also include instructions and suggestions to provide children and intuitive, curious adults with experiences that stimulate and encourage their natural creativity. Users of the kit and the instructions and suggestions can create mosaics of attractive and engaging abstract or illustrative designs. The mosaic pieces can be edible candy of various colors.
It is an object of the invention to provide a matrix and a supply of discrete objects which can be fit into the matrix spaces, whereby the user can create artistic designs such as pictures.
Still more specifically, it is an object to provide the discrete objects in forms and appearances which will be attractive to the user.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon reference to the drawings. Throughout the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like parts.
To understand the present invention, it will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings and attachments in which:
While the invention will be described in connection with a preferred embodiment and procedure, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to this embodiment or procedure. On the contrary, I intend to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Alternatively, the paper 50 can be omitted and a previously prepared image 55 which is the full size of the subframe 20 can be placed in an underlying position beneath the matrix 40, as suggested in
To develop a candy mosaic picture or image, the user places the underlying paper 50 within the subframe and the bottom, and then places the insert or matrix 40 over the paper and inside the subframe 20. This matrix 40 can be made of any suitable material such as aluminum or food grade polycarbonate or acetate materials. The interstitial spaces defined by the matrix 40 are sized and shaped to closely hold the candy pieces to be inserted, but the spaces are not so small as to damage or deform the candy pieces. If the candy pieces are ovoid in shape the spaces are preferably sized to support the candy pieces in generally upright positions or configurations. For example, variously colored jelly beans 30 can be provided, as suggested in
Alternatively, if desired, a computer app can be provided on a digital display device such as a mobile phone. By calling up and using this app, the user can see a desired image such as the image 55. A virtual grid representing the matrix can be shown on the mobile screen. Thus, the user can promptly see the color of the candy which should be placed in each of the interstitial spaces, and where in the actual matrix spaces are.
To complete and save the image from damage, loss or consumption, a border frame 80 comprising the frame constituents 7, as shown in
If desired, light can be projected through the lens cover 20 to highlight and draw attention to the completed image.
If desired, the frame 80 can be provided with a hinged or removable frame end 82 as shown in
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It will be understood that various modifications can be made to the kit elements and image creation procedures without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention
This application claims priority from U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/534,752 filed Jul. 20, 2017; and from U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/573,553 filed Oct. 17, 2017 the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
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62534752 | Jul 2017 | US |