IP Library Granted Patent US 8,367,185
Granted Patent B1
US 8,367,185 · App. 11/337,133 · Granted Feb 5, 2013

Sticky mosaic art kit

Inventor: Steven Kay (Halifax, CA)
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,367,185
App. No.
11/337,133
Granted
Feb 5, 2013
Kind
B1
Abstract

An art kit having a template, preferably with a pre-printed design defined by specifically positioned squares and a plurality of polygonal monochromatic tiles of various colors is provided. The pre-printed design has a numerical grid formed thereon which corresponds to a legend for positioning particular colors of tiles in particular locations to complete the intended artwork. This artwork can be framed and hung when completed. Optionally, the template may be formed of transparent material for backlighting purposes, have a hole pattern to accommodate positioning of lamps in a particular array, or be formed on an item of clothing and made permanent through the application of heat.

Claims (22)

1. A kit for creating a work of art comprising:

a) a template:

b) a plurality of polygonal tiles having a variety of colors on at least one side thereof, wherein at least some of said polygonal tiles are bejeweled so as to sparkle;

c) pressure-sensitive adhesive coated on at least one surface of said template and a rear surface of each of said plurality of tiles;

d) wherein said template further comprises a plurality of apertures for receiving light to backlight the completed mosaic art work causing said bejeweled tiles to sparkle;

whereby said plurality of polygonal tiles can be assembled into a desired pattern to form a mosaic art work;

e) wherein said template further comprises a plurality of lights situated according to the pattern of said apertures, and said template includes a pre-printed pattern which is coded to receive a particular one of said variety of colors at a particular location on said template.

2. A kit for creating a work of art comprising:

a) a template:

b) a plurality of polygonal tiles having a variety of colors on at least one side thereof, wherein at least some of said polygonal tiles are bejeweled so as to sparkle;

c) pressure-sensitive adhesive coated on at least one surface of said template and a rear surface of each of said plurality of tiles;

(d) wherein said template further comprises a plurality of apertures for receiving light to backlight the completed mosaic art work causing said bejeweled tiles to sparkle;

whereby said plurality of polygonal tiles can be assembled into a desired pattern to form a mosaic art work;

e) wherein said template further comprises a plurality of lights situated according to the pattern of said apertures.

3. A kit for creating a work of art comprising:

a) a template:

b) a plurality of polygonal tiles having a variety of colors on at least one side thereof;

c) pressure-sensitive adhesive coated on either one surface of said template or coated on a rear surface of each of said plurality of tiles;

d) said template includes a pre-printed pattern which is coded to receive a particular one of said variety of colors at a particular location on said template;

e) wherein at least more than one of said polygonal tiles are bejeweled so as to sparkle; and

f) a plurality of apertures for receiving light to backlight the completed mosaic art work causing said bejeweled tiles to sparkle and a plurality of lights situated according to the pattern of said apertures;

whereby said plurality of polygonal tiles can be assembled into a desired pattern to form a mosaic art work.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 14, 2020
From: THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
To: WAYGAR CAPITAL INC., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 054751/0399 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 8, 2018
From: KAY, STEVEN
To: THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
Reel/Frame 046031/0145 →