Enlivenze LLC and Toy Patent

In-Tube Puzzle Toy Patent by Louis Hall

I began the patent work for my toy in 2009, and it was patented May 22, 2012, US8181961

This was like a Masters course in US patent process: I was the Inventor, patent attorney, project manager, technical writer and illustrator for my toy puzzle for both the provisional patent and the full utility patent, US8181961. In 2014 this toy invention became available as "FlipStir Puzzle" from Enlivenze.com. 

Patent Abstract: A self-contained three-dimensional puzzle game that has a plurality of free-floating individual puzzle pieces (6) enclosed within a transparent enclosure (8). Puzzle is solved by using a wand (1) to move the individual puzzle pieces and forming the three dimensional solution. Wand is comprised of a rod, which extends through a small hole (4) in the enclosure. One embodiment has the three-dimensional subject solution covered with image graphics (10) so that when the individual pieces are manipulated into the correct positions they bring about an overall composition.This experience was like a MBA in the USA patent process. Patent summary: A self-contained puzzle comprising a plurality of individual free-floating puzzle pieces contained within a transparent enclosure, a wand which is used to solve said puzzle by reaching through hole in said transparent enclosure and moving said individual free-floating puzzle pieces and forming the three dimensional solution.

Loaded Opportunist Photography?

When I saw this photo this last week I laughed out-loud. My thoughts went to the photographer and wondering if they immediately saw the shadow of his finger dancing on her upper lip like a mustache and then lined up the shot.... or if they were just photographing the event and later saw this crazy juxtaposition. The imagery is loaded with horrific historical reference, explosive current events, gender wars.... you name it. I still have a big smile looking at the pic.




Photo of Netanyahu Shadow Painting Merkel W/ Hitler Stache Goes Viral
Yesterday 11:03 AM by Jacob Kornbluh

During a joint press conference in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accidentally gave German Chancellor Angela Merkel a Hitler mustache, thanks to a confluence of light and shadow as he pointed his finger across the stage.The photo, captured by JPost photographer Marc Israel Sellem, went viral within minutes.

“This is THE picture that all #Israel is talking about right now,” i24 News’ Julien Bahloul tweeted.