Connectable blocks

Abstract

Connectable blocks are described. The invention includes a plurality of connectable blocks. Each block has a male part and corresponding female part, such that the male part on one block can be connected with the female part of another block, thereby being stackable. Additionally, each of the blocks includes a surface that is textured. An adhesive-backed material is included for detachably attaching with at least one of the connectable blocks. The connectable block can include an adhesive-backed surface so that it may be connected with another surface, such as a wall.

1 . A connectable block, comprising:
 a frame with a plurality of surfaces, the frame also having a male part and a corresponding female part, wherein the male part is formed to mate with a female part on another connectable block; and   wherein at least one surface of the frame is textured to include a plurality of protrusions, with the protrusions providing contact points along a plane that lies upon the surface.   
   
   
       2 . The connectable block as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive-backed material for detachably attaching with the frame, whereby a user can detachably attach and remove the adhesive-backed material to and from the frame. 
   
   
       3 . The connectable block as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein the frame is formed of a material selected from a group consisting of expanded polypropylene foam and expanded polystyrene foam. 
   
   
       4 . The connectable block as set forth in  claim 3 , further comprising an adhesive backing formed on at least one surface of the frame, whereby a user can attach the connectable block with another object. 
   
   
       5 . The connectable block as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein the male part and corresponding female part are Z-shaped. 
   
   
       6 . The connectable block as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the frame is formed of a material selected from a group consisting of expanded polypropylene foam and expanded polystyrene foam. 
   
   
       7 . The connectable block as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive backing formed on at least one surface of the connectable block, whereby a user can attach the connectable block with another object. 
   
   
       8 . The connectable block as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the male part and corresponding female part are Z-shaped. 
   
   
       9 . A kit of connectable blocks, comprising:
 a plurality of connectable blocks, each block having a frame with a plurality of surfaces, each frame also having a male part and a corresponding female part, such that the male part on a first connectable block is formed to mate with a female part on another connectable block, and wherein at least one surface of the frame of each block is textured to include a plurality of protrusions, with the protrusions providing contact points along a plane that lies upon the surface.   
   
   
       10 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 9 , further comprising an adhesive-backed material for detachably attaching with the frame of at least one connectable block, whereby a user can detachably attach and remove the adhesive-backed material to and from the frame. 
   
   
       11 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the frame is formed of a material selected from a group consisting of expanded polypropylene foam and expanded polystyrene foam. 
   
   
       12 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 11 , further comprising an adhesive backing formed on at least one surface of the frame, whereby a user can attach the connectable block with another object. 
   
   
       13 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein the male parts and corresponding female parts are Z-shaped. 
   
   
       14 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 13 , further comprising a wall mount having male and female parts that are formed to connect with the corresponding male and female parts of the connectable blocks. 
   
   
       15 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 9 , wherein the frame is formed of a material selected from a group consisting of expanded polypropylene foam and expanded polystyrene foam. 
   
   
       16 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 9 , further comprising an adhesive backing formed on at least one surface of the frame, whereby a user can attach the connectable block with another object. 
   
   
       17 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 9 , wherein the male parts and corresponding female parts are Z-shaped. 
   
   
       18 . The kit of connectable blocks as set forth in  claim 9 , further comprising a wall mount having male and female parts that are formed to connect with the corresponding male and female parts of the connectable blocks. 
   
   
       19 . A method for forming a kit of connectable blocks, comprising an act of:
 forming a first connectable block to include a frame with a plurality of surfaces, the frame also having a male part and a corresponding female part, such that the male part on the first connectable block is formed to mate with a female part on another connectable block, and wherein at least one surface of the frame of the connectable block is textured to include a plurality of protrusions, with the protrusions providing contact points along a plane that lies upon the surface.   
   
   
       20 . A method as set forth in  claim 19 , comprising an act of:
 forming a second connectable block to include a frame with a plurality of surfaces, the frame also having a male part and a corresponding female part, such that the male part on the second connectable block is formed to mate with a female part on the first connectable block, and wherein at least one surface of the frame of the connectable block is textured to include a plurality of protrusions, with the protrusions providing contact points along a plane that lies upon the surface.   
   
   
       21 . A method as set forth in  claim 19 , further comprising an act of forming an adhesive-backed material for detachably attaching with the frame of at least one connectable block, whereby a user can detachably attach and remove the adhesive-backed material to and from the frame. 
   
   
       22 . A method as set forth in  claim 19 , further comprising an act of forming the frame from a material selected from a group consisting of expanded polypropylene foam and expanded polystyrene foam. 
   
   
       23 . A method as set forth in  claim 19 , further comprising an act of forming an adhesive backing on at least one surface of the frame, whereby a user can attach the connectable block with another object. 
   
   
       24 . A method as set forth in  claim 19 , further comprising an act of forming the male parts and corresponding female parts to be Z-shaped. 
   
   
       25 . A method as set forth in  claim 19 , further comprising an act of forming a wall mount having male and female parts that are formed to connect with the corresponding male and female parts of the connectable blocks.