Building block platform structure with adhesive backing

Abstract

The subject discloser relates to building block platform structures comprising a studded surface for attachment of building block elements and further comprising an adhesive backing that provides for removably attaching the building block platform structures to surfaces. In one example embodiment, a building block platform structure is provided that comprises a plate comprising a plurality of studs formed on a first surface of the plate, wherein the plurality of studs are configured to couple with one or more building block elements. The building block platform structure further comprises an adhesive layer provided on a second surface of the plate, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface, and wherein the adhesive layer comprises an adhesive material configured to removably attach to a surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A building block platform structure, comprising:
 a plate comprising a plurality of studs formed on a first surface of the plate, wherein the plurality of studs are configured to couple with one or more building block elements; and   an adhesive layer provided on a second surface of the plate, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface, and wherein the adhesive layer comprises an adhesive material configured to removably attach to a surface.   
     
     
         2 . The building block platform structure of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an intermediary layer formed between the plate and the adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer is formed on and contacting a bottom surface of the intermediary layer that is opposite the second surface of the plate.   
     
     
         3 . The building block platform structure of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of studs are arranged in a grid configuration comprising two or more rows of studs and two or more columns of studs, and wherein the two or more rows of studs are orthogonal to the two or more columns of studs. 
     
     
         4 . The building block platform structure of  claim 3 , wherein respective studs of the plurality of studs are spaced at equal distances relative to one another. 
     
     
         5 . The building block platform structure of  claim 3 , wherein the building block platform structure has a rectangular shape defined by four sides. 
     
     
         6 . The building block platform structure of  claim 5 , wherein respective studs of the plurality of studs are spaced at a first distance relative to one another, and wherein a second distance between a side of the four sides and a row of studs of the two or more rows of studs that is provided closest to the side, or a column of studs of the two or more columns of studs that is provided closest to the side, is half the first distance. 
     
     
         7 . The building block platform structure of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more building block elements comprise LEGO™ blocks. 
     
     
         8 . The building block platform structure of  claim 1 , wherein the plate comprises a thermoplastic polymer material. 
     
     
         9 . The building block platform structure of  claim 2 , wherein the intermediary layer comprises a first material that is less rigid than a second material of the plate. 
     
     
         10 . The building block platform structure of  claim 2 , wherein the intermediary layer comprises a foam material or a vinyl material. 
     
     
         11 . The building block platform structure of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a removable liner attached to the adhesive layer.   
     
     
         12 . A method comprising:
 removing a liner attached to an adhesive layer formed on a first surface of a studded baseplate, thereby exposing the adhesive layer, wherein the studded baseplate comprises a plurality of studs formed on a second surface of the studded baseplate, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface, and wherein the plurality of studs are configured to couple with one or more building block elements;   contacting the adhesive layer with a surface of an object, wherein the adhesive layer comprises an adhesive material configured to removably attach to the surface of the object; and   pressing the studded baseplate against the surface of the object, thereby attaching the studded baseplate to the surface of the object via the adhesive layer.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of studs are arranged in a grid configuration comprising two or more rows of studs and two or more columns of studs, wherein the two or more rows of studs are orthogonal to the two or more columns of studs. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the object comprises a vertical wall. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the object comprises an electronic device. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the one or more building block elements comprise LEGO™ blocks. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the studded baseplate comprises a thermoplastic polymer material. 
     
     
         18 . A method comprising:
 attaching a first building block tile to a planar surface via a first adhesive layer formed on a first surface of the first building block tile,
 wherein the first building block tile comprises a first set of studs formed on a second surface of the first building block tile, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface, and wherein the first set of studs are configured to couple with one or more building block elements; 
   aligning a first side of a second building block tile with a second side of the first building block tile; and   attaching the second building block tile to the planar surface via a second adhesive layer formed on a third surface of the second building block tile such that the first side of the second building block tile is adjacent to and contacting the second side of the first building block tile,
 wherein the second building block tile comprises a second set of studs formed on a fourth surface of the second building block tile, wherein the fourth surface is opposite the third surface, and wherein the second set of studs are configured to couple with the one or more building block elements. 
   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 attaching a building block element of the one or more building block elements to the first building block tile and the second building block tile via a first subset of the first set of studs and a second subset of the second set of studs.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the first set of studs and the second set of studs are respectively arranged in a grid configuration comprising two or more rows of studs and two or more columns of studs, wherein the two or more rows of studs are orthogonal to the two or more columns of studs. 
     
     
         21 . A building block platform structure, comprising:
 a tile having a first top surface and a first bottom surface;   at least two parallel rows of studs formed on the first top surface of the tile, wherein respective studs of the at least two parallel rows of studs are configured to couple with one or more building blocks;   an intermediate layer having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, wherein the second top surface of the intermediate layer is attached or bonded to the first bottom surface of the tile; and   an adhesive applied to the second bottom surface of the intermediate layer, and wherein the adhesive comprises an adhesive material configured to removably attach to another surface.   
     
     
         22 . The building block platform structure of  claim 21 , wherein the at least two parallel rows of studs are arranged in a grid configuration comprising at least ten columns of studs. 
     
     
         23 . The building block platform structure of  claim 22 , wherein the respective studs of the at least two parallel rows of studs are spaced at equal distances relative to one another. 
     
     
         24 . The building block platform structure of  claim 21 , wherein the tile has a rectangular shape defined by four sides and at least sixteen studs formed on the first top surface of the tile. 
     
     
         25 . The building block platform structure of  claim 24 , wherein a center-to-center distance of adjacent studs of the at least two parallel rows of studs is approximately 8 millimeters, and wherein a distance from a side of the four sides to a center of a stud, in a row of studs of the at least two parallel rows of studs that is provided closest to the side, is approximately 4 millimeters. 
     
     
         26 . The building block platform structure of  claim 25 , wherein the respective studs are substantially cylindrical, having a diameter of slightly more than 4.8 millimeters and a height between 1.4 and 2.0 millimeters. 
     
     
         27 . The building block platform structure of  claim 26 , wherein the intermediate layer comprises a foam material or a vinyl material. 
     
     
         28 . The building block platform structure of  claim 27 , further comprising:
 a removable liner attached to the adhesive.