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  Replica gingerbread house and method of assembling sameUSPTO Application #: 20080064291Title: Replica gingerbread house and method of assembling same Abstract: The present invention relates to replica gingerbread houses and methods of assembling the same. The replica gingerbread house includes a lower house section, a roof section, a base, and a light source positioned inside the house. A method of assembly includes preparing the base, the lower house section, and the roof section, attaching them together, and adding decorative elements. The replica gingerbread house uses non-food products such as chipboard so that the house is easy to assemble and long lasting. (end of abstract)
Agent: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP - Pasadena, CA, US Inventor: Karin Barnes USPTO Applicaton #: 20080064291 - Class: 446122000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Toys, Construction Toy, Including Abutting Elements Having Slots Or Apertures Receiving Discrete Transverse Connector The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080064291. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/860,356, filed on Nov. 20, 2006, the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to arts and crafts, and more particularly to replica gingerbread houses and methods of assembling the same. BACKGROUND [0003] Arts and crafts projects such as gingerbread houses are popular activities and decorations for many different holidays. For example, gingerbread houses may be decorated with winter themes and displayed during winter holidays. However, edible gingerbread houses may be difficult to assemble because they may require the preparation of edible food products, such as gingerbread, icing, and candy. Preparation of a gingerbread house may require cooking and baking as well as assembling the house. Once assembled, the edible gingerbread house may require special care to ensure that it does not melt, crack, soften, or otherwise become damaged or spoiled. Even with special care, edible gingerbread houses may not be very durable and may not last long enough to be stored and displayed again during the next holiday or the next year. [0004] Therefore, there is still a need for a non-edible gingerbread house and a method of assembling a non-edible gingerbread house that is simple to perform and that creates a durable product that will last longer than prior art edible gingerbread houses. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] In one embodiment of the invention, a method of assembling a replica gingerbread house includes obtaining a replica gingerbread house in an unassembled state. The replica gingerbread house includes a lower house section comprising a plurality of walls, with adjacent walls separated by a house score line; a roof section comprising a roof panel and a roof peak score line; a base; and a light support. The method further includes attaching the light support to a top surface of the base, and folding the lower house section along the house score lines. The method further includes folding the roof panel along the roof peak score line, attaching the lower house section to the light support, and placing the roof section on the lower house section. [0006] In one embodiment, a replica gingerbread house includes a lower house section comprising a plurality of walls, with adjacent walls separated by a house score line; a roof section comprising a roof panel and a roof peak score line; a light support configured to support the lower house section; and a base configured to attach to the light support. The lower house section may be constructed out of one piece of chipboard material. [0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, a replica gingerbread house is provided. The house comprises a lower house section, a roof section, a base, a light support, and, optionally, a light source, and decorating elements. The lower house section comprises four walls forming an interior space and an open bottom. The walls may include window openings. The roof section may include a roof peak, a chimney, a fascia, and a dormer. The light source is attached to the base, and the lower house section is attached to the base such that it covers the light source. The roof section is placed on top of the lower house section to complete the replica gingerbread house. The house may be decorated with any desired decorating elements. [0008] In another embodiment, a method of assembling a replica gingerbread house is provided. The method includes the steps of preparing the base, preparing the windows in the walls of the lower house section, attaching window shutters and a door, assembling the four walls of the lower house section, assembling the roof section, including shingles, a chimney, and a dormer, attaching the house to the base, arranging a landscape surrounding the house on the base, and adding any desired decorative elements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] The above and other embodiments of the present invention will be appreciated as the same become better understood with reference to the specification, claims and appended drawings wherein: [0010] FIG. 1 is a corner elevational view of a replica gingerbread house in an embodiment of the present invention in an assembled position; [0011] FIG. 2 is a front view of the lower house portion of the replica gingerbread house of FIG. 1 in an unassembled position; [0012] FIG. 3 is a top view of the roof portion of the replica gingerbread house of FIG. 1 in an unassembled position; [0013] FIG. 4 is a side view of the chimney portion of the replica gingerbread house of FIG. 1 in an unassembled position; [0014] FIG. 5 is a top view of the dormer portion of the replica gingerbread house of FIG. 1 in an unassembled position; [0015] FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of a base section of a replica gingerbread house in an embodiment of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view of the base section of FIG. 6; [0017] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a base section of a replica gingerbread house in an embodiment of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a foam light support of the replica gingerbread house of FIG. 8; [0019] FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a method of assembling a replica gingerbread house according to an embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading... 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