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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Motion greeting cards

Номер: US20120110879A1
Автор: Jerry Guo, Tiger Qiao
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object.

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Номер записи: 1
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Transaction Card with Dual Scratch and Peel Label

Номер: US20120193432A1
Автор: Ted Biskupski
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

In one embodiment, a card may have a card substrate having at least a surface, the surface including at least predetermined information to be concealed provided thereon, and a dual scratch and peel label provided on the card substrate over the predetermined information, the dual scratch and peel label including at least: (i) a first base film adhered to the card substrate over the at predetermined information; (ii) a second base film releasably adhered over the first base film; and (iii) a scratch-off surface applied over the second base film, the scratch-off surface being configured to conceal the predetermined information provided on the card substrate.

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Номер записи: 2
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Sliding panel gift card holder

Номер: US20120205281A1
Автор: Brett R. Glass, Nicole E. Glass
Принадлежит: Gift Card Impressions LLC

A sliding panel gift card holder includes a panel mounted within a sleeve, pouch or bag, the panel being hingedly connected to a draw flap and then to a cover flap. Upon opening the cover flap, the draw flap draws the panel out of the sleeve to reveal a gift card secured upon the panel, thereby presenting the gift card to a recipient.

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Номер записи: 3
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Stored Value Card Holder

Номер: US20120241348A1
Автор: Timothy Clegg
Принадлежит: Individual

A stored value card holder has a front panel comprising a front panel front sheet and a front panel back sheet. A first vertical folding line is disposed on the front panel. A rear panel has a rear panel front sheet and a rear panel back sheet. The rear panel joins to the front panel at the first vertical folding line. A second vertical folding line is disposed on the rear panel, and the front panel joins to the rear panel at the second vertical folding line. A stored value card is retained within either the front panel on the rear panel. The cardholder has a flat position when the front panel and rear panel are parallel to each other in a flat configuration.

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Номер записи: 4
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Three dimensional (3d) greeting cards with 3d glasses

Номер: US20120246984A1
Автор: Sagi Kormandel
Принадлежит: 3D Experience Inc

Greeting cards with integrated 3D glasses.

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Номер записи: 5
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Gift card holder

Номер: US20120260542A1
Автор: Sara F. Kibbe, Timothy G. Bodendistel
Принадлежит: Hallmark Cards Inc

A combination gift card holder and message delivery package facilitates the identification of a gift card contained within the package while presenting the recipient with an accompanying message prior to fully revealing the gift card. In two embodiments of the package includes first, second and third panels. The first and second panels are connected with one another along a common edge and are pivotable with respect to each other. Similarly, the third panel and the second panel are connected with one another along a common edge. On both embodiments the second and third panels have cutouts therein. The gift card is positioned in the package between the second and third panels thereby exposing a portion of a front surface of the gift card through the cutout in the third panel and exposing a portion of a rear surface of the gift card through the cutout in the second panel. In this way, the package at least partially conceals the gift card while exposing an identification marking thereon.

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Номер записи: 6
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Multi-media storage and business card blank

Номер: US20120267266A1
Автор: George Gilmartin, Richard Hunter
Принадлежит: Individual

There is provided in a first embodiment a holder for a printed card and multi-media device. The holder includes a card panel removably connected to a first panel. A second panel is connected to the first panel by a first side panel, such that the when folded the first, second and side panel form a space to accommodate the multi-media device. A second side panel is provided opposite the first side panel and may be folded connected to the first panel such that the holder can be maintained in a closed configuration.

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Номер записи: 7
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Three dimensional foam greeting cards

Номер: US20130104430A1
Автор: Anastasia Taylor, Brian Altman, David Mayer, Dawn Pyne, Elizabeth Draeger, Jill Jankowski, Katalina Speek, Lynne Shlonsky, Rob Matousek, Terry Hughes
Принадлежит: Individual

Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof

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Номер записи: 8
23-05-2013 дата публикации

THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARDS

Номер: US20130125429A1
Автор: DENNIS Erin, DINVALD Beth, FLESHER Melissa, LARSON Seth, MAYER David, Nelson Gary, Shlonsky Lynne
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. 1. A greeting card comprising:a two panel greeting card;a three-dimensional foam keepsake having a sound module contained therein, the sound module operative to store and playback at least one digital audio file;wherein the three dimensional foam body is removably attached to one of the two panels of the greeting card.2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional foam keepsake contains a press button switch which controls activation of the sound module.3. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional foam keepsake contains a lanyard attached thereto.4. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional foam keepsake contains an attachment mechanism for attachment to a user.5. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional foam keepsake is shaped like a character.6. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the three dimensional foam keepsake has a mirrored surface.7. The greeting card or claim 6 , wherein the mirrored surface contains artwork thereon which makes a user looking into the mirror appear as though they are wearing something on their head.8. The greeting card of claim 6 , wherein the three ...

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Номер записи: 9
30-05-2013 дата публикации

MOTION GREETING CARDS

Номер: US20130133232A1
Автор: Nelson Gary, TALBOT John
Принадлежит:

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. 1. A motion greeting card comprising:a greeting card body having at least two panels connected along a fold line;a mobile object having a motor contained and concealed within a cavity therein;a remote control having various electronic components operative to store and playback at least one digital audio file and also to control power to the motor;at least one switch mechanism contained within the remote control;the mobile object and the remote control being removably attached to the greeting card body;wherein the at least one switch initiates playback of the at least one digital audio file and sends power to the motor, thereby causing movement in the mobile object.2. The motion greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the mobile object and the remote control are connected via an electrical wire.3. The motion greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the mobile object is a die cut shape.4. The motion greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the at least one switch is a push button switch.5. The motion greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the various electronic components of the remote control are contained and concealed within a housing.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 10
06-06-2013 дата публикации

THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARDS

Номер: US20130139417A1
Автор: BOGDANSKI Sharon, Guo Jerry, HUGHES Terry, MAYER David, TALBOT John
Принадлежит:

Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. 1. A foam greeting card comprising:a first foam piece, having one or more cavities contained therein;a second foam piece;the first and second foam pieces slidably connected by an inner panel, the inner panel movable between a first position wherein the inner panel is contained within a cavity in the first foam piece and a second position wherein the inner panel is partially removed from the first foam piece;a plurality of push buttons contained within the one or more cavities in the first foam piece and accessed through an opening in the front surface of the first foam piece;a first switch which controls playback of a first digital audio recording, which plays upon moving the inner panel from the first position to the second position;a second switch which controls playback of a second digital audio recording, which plays upon a user pressing a sequence of the plurality of push buttons.2. The foam greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the first switch is a contact switch.3. The foam greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the contact switch works in combination with the inner panel.4. The foam greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the first and second foam pieces are ...

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Номер записи: 11
06-06-2013 дата публикации

GREETING CARD WITH SPRING LOADED SLIDE TRACK AUDIO TRIGGER

Номер: US20130139418A1
Автор: BOGDANSKI Sharon, BUDZAR Lauren, Cleary Brian, Cornet Melissa, Cottrell Brent, DINVALD Beth, FLESHER Melissa, Guo Jerry, McClain Mary, McPeek Dave, Qiao Tiger, TALBOT John
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card. 1. An interactive greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body;a sound module;a molded track;a spring loaded mobile object attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card, the spring loaded mobile object capable of being moved from a first position at one end of the molded track to a second position at an opposite end of the molded track;wherein when the spring loaded mobile object is moved to the second position, playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated.2. The interactive greeting card of further comprising a retaining mechanism that holds the spring loaded mobile object at the second position until the greeting card is closed.3. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein when the spring loaded mobile object is retained at the second position until the greeting card is closed.4. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the spring loaded mobile object is reset at the first position when the greeting card is closed.5. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the molded track contains a single linear vertical ...

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Номер записи: 12
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Multipack transaction card holder assembly

Номер: US20130168282A1
Автор: Brett R. Glass, Nicole E. Glass
Принадлежит: Gift Card Impressions LLC

An assembly for holding multiple transaction card holders and associated multiple transaction cards in a single packet for display.

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Номер записи: 13
11-07-2013 дата публикации

VIDEO DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20130177291A1
Автор: Clegg Timothy P., Ronk Michael D.
Принадлежит: AMERICHIP, INC.

An article of print media that includes an electronic module that has at least one chip for storing data and for controlling the electronic module and first means for closing the electronic module such that at least a first video is shown. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least a first page and a second page that are movable with respect to each other between a closed position and an open position;wherein the second page comprises an electronic module having a circuit, the electronic module comprising:at least one chip for storing data and for controlling the electronic module;a video screen in data communication with the at least one chip, the video screen being mounted on the second page and not being viewable when the first page is in the closed position;at least first and second push button switches in electrical communication with the chip mounted on the second page, wherein closing of the first push button switch causes a first video to be played on the video screen and closing of the second push button switch causes a second video to be played on the video screen, wherein the first and second videos are stored on the chip contemporaneously.2. The apparatus of wherein the electronic module claim 1 , chip and video screen are housed in a foldable support structure.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a rechargeable power source for powering the electronic module.4. The apparatus of further comprising a port connected to the rechargeable power source for recharging the rechargeable power source.5. The apparatus of further comprising a third push button switch in electrical communication with the chip mounted on the second page claim 1 , wherein closing of the third push button switch causes a third video to be played on the video screen.6. The apparatus of further comprising a fourth push button switch in electrical communication with the chip mounted on the second page claim 5 , wherein closing of the fourth push button switch causes a fourth video to ...

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Номер записи: 14
01-08-2013 дата публикации

MOTORIZED GIFT PACKAGE ACCESSORY

Номер: US20130192104A1
Автор: Begin Anthony, COUGHLIN Sheila
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. 1. A motorized gift accessory comprising:a bow or ribbon;a motor module operative to cause movement to the bow or ribbon;a sound module operative to store and playback at least one audio file;a base structure which contains and conceals the motor and sound modules, the base structure having a backing layer on a bottom surface thereof which may be removed to expose an adhesive surface;a press button switch which controls activation of the sound and motor modules.2. The motorized gift accessory of claim 1 , wherein the base structure is made of foam.3. The motorized gift accessory of claim 2 , wherein the base structure comprises two pieces of foam attached to one another.4. The motorized gift accessory of claim 1 , wherein pressing the press button switch a first time causes movement of the bow or ribbon and playback of the at least one audio file.5. The motorized gift accessory of claim 4 , wherein pressing the press button a second time ceases movement of the bow or ribbon and playback of the at least one audio file.6. The motorized gift accessory of claim 4 , wherein movement of the bow or ribbon and playback of the at least ...

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Номер записи: 15
01-08-2013 дата публикации

CARD READER ACCESSIBLE MULTIPLE TRANSACTION CARD HOLDER

Номер: US20130192105A1
Автор: Glass Brett R., Glass Nicole E.
Принадлежит: Gift Card Impressions, LLC

A card holder assembly for holding multiple transaction cards, such as gift cards, to a common backer panel for presentation and sale. Cards mounted on the backer panel may be lifted for scanning by a card reader without necessitating removal of the cards from the assembly. 1. A transaction card holder comprising:a first panel hingedly connected to a second panel along a fold line, said second panel sized to substantially cover said first panel when folded along said fold line,a separable header portion extending from the upper margin of said first panel,said first panel including a plurality of tabs, said tabs comprising three free sides and a fourth side pivotally attached to said first panel,said tabs each including means for removably attaching a transaction card thereto,said second panel folded behind said first panel in a first folded position so that said cards remain visible upon said first panel, and said second panel folded over said first panel in a second folded position so that said cards are covered by said second panel.2. The card holder of claim 1 , wherein a line of perforations divides said header portion from said first panel.3. The card holder of claim 1 , wherein said header portion comprises a first subpanel extending from the upper margin of said first panel and a second subpanel extending from a side margin of said first subpanel claim 1 , said second subpanel folded upon said first subpanel and attached thereto to form said header portion.4. The card holder of claim 1 , wherein indicia indicating a cut line divides said header portion from said first panel.5. The card holder of claim 1 , wherein said header portion includes an aperture sized to receive a display stand peg for hanging said holder thereupon.6. The card holder of claim 1 , wherein each of said tabs is cut on three contiguous sides from the material comprising said first panel claim 1 , leaving one side of each tab contiguous with said first panel and defined by a fold line.7. ...

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Номер записи: 16
05-09-2013 дата публикации

DOUBLE LAYER POSTCARD

Номер: US20130227865A1
Автор: MASTALIA Carmine
Принадлежит: MAF DI MASTALIA ANELLA & C. SAS

A postcard having at least one first part and one second part, set alongside one another, where the first part can be folded like a book on said adjacent second part so as to be superimposed on the latter covering it completely, and wherein the first part is provided with portions of area that can be glued on the second part and can be removed by tearing, thus obtaining that the inner surfaces not involved by the glue of the two parts that are glued to one another can be dedicated to the information and/or messages that the sender wishes to transfer to the addressee, with guarantee of confidentiality and evidence of any possible attempts at tampering. 1. A postcard , comprising at least one first part and one second part set alongside one another , where said first part can be folded like a book on said adjacent second part so as to be superimposed on the latter covering it completely , and wherein said first part is provided with portions of area that can be glued on the second part , thus obtaining that the inner surfaces not involved by the glue of the two parts that are glued together can be dedicated entirely to the written information and/or messages that the sender wishes to transfer to the addressee , with guarantee of confidentiality and evidence of any possible attempts at tampering.2. The postcard according to wherein each of said parts is provided claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , with an inner surface reserved to the information and/or messages of the sender for the addressee claim 1 , as well as with an outer surface claim 1 , opposite to the corresponding inner surface; said space for the data of the addressee and the stamp(s) being provided on one of said outer surfaces of the postcard.3. The postcard according to claim 1 , wherein provided between the first part and the second part is a transverse line of folding claim 1 , which enables the first part to be folded like a book on the adjacent second part.4. The postcard according to wherein at least ...

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Номер записи: 17
12-09-2013 дата публикации

POP UP GREETING CARDS

Номер: US20130232828A1
Автор: Deckerd Annie, Guo Jerry, MAYER David, Muri Theresa, Nelson Gary, Qiao Tiger, Talbot Johnathan
Принадлежит:

An interactive electronic greeting card with pop up feature includes a three-sided pocket or cavity which houses various electronic and mechanical components and a pop up element. In a first position, the pop up element is substantially contained within the greeting card pocket or cavity. When the push button is depressed, the pop up element is ejected or “pops up” out of the greeting card pocket or cavity, revealing a greeting or other printed indicia. The push button also initiates playback of a pre-loaded digital audio file, which may be a spoken message, a sound, a song, music or other such audio recording. Manually pushing the pop up element back into the cavity ends playback of the audio. 1. A pop-up greeting card comprising:a greeting card body having a front surface, a back surface parallel to and spaced apart from the front surface, and a right side wall, left side wall and bottom wall which each extend between the front surface and back surface creating a pocket therebetween;a sound module having at least one digital audio filed saved thereon;a spring loaded pop up panel located inside the pocket of the greeting card body;a press button switch operative to cause the spring loaded pop up panel to move between a first position wherein the panel is significantly contained within the pocket and a second position wherein the panel is significantly contained outside the pocket;wherein the press button switch also causes playback of the at least digital audio file.2. The pop-up greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the press button switch is accessed through the front surface of the greeting card.3. The pop-up greeting card of further comprising a protective frame which is contained within the pocket.4. The pop-up greeting card of claim 1 , wherein manually pushing the spring loaded pop-up panel into the pocket ends playback of the at least one digital audio file.5. The pop-up greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the spring loaded pop-up panel contains a message ...

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Номер записи: 18
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Process for personalizing digital media greetings

Номер: US20130239448A1
Автор: Leonard Davis
Принадлежит: Individual

A personalized greeting from a celebrity or well-known figure for use in greeting cards, gift, or consumer type products, is recorded and stored in digital media for application to a consumer product such as a greeting card. The greeting can consist of speech, music, or both, and is in the unique and personal style of the celebrity or well-known figure. Graphics may be included that can be a picture of the celebrity or well-known figure or a written greeting. A code may also be provided with the consumer product to enable access to free information on the internet about the greeting, the celebrity or well-known figure.

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Номер записи: 19
03-10-2013 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE GREETING CARD WITH MAGNET

Номер: US20130255115A1
Автор: BUDZAR Lauren, HUGHES Terry, MILLER Carol, Nelson Gary, TALBOT John
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

The interactive greeting card of the present invention contains a multi-panel greeting card body with various electronic components contained and concealed therein. Upon opening the greeting card, spoken instructions may instruct the user to move an attached magnet from one area of the greeting card to another to initiate a surprise or various special effects such as sound and light. 1. An interactive greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body;a electronics module operative to store and playback one or more digital audio recordings and to activate one or more LED lights;a first magnet contained within the greeting card body;a second magnet contained within the greeting card body, the second magnet being part of a magnetic switch;a third magnet which may be moved from a first position where it is attached to the first magnet and a second position where it is attached to the second magnet;wherein when the third magnet is in the second position, the magnetic switch triggers the electronics module to playback the one or more digital audio recordings and to activate one or more LED lights.2. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the third magnet is concealed within a die cut object.3. The interactive greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the die cut object is connected to the greeting card via a transparent strip.4. The interactive greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the die cut object claim 2 , when placed into the second position claim 2 , completes a picture printed on the greeting card body.5. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the first magnet is concealed between two greeting card panels which make up the cover or front panel of the greeting card.6. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the second magnet is concealed between two greeting card panels which make up the back panel of the greeting card.7. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second and third magnets are positioned in ...

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Номер записи: 20
10-10-2013 дата публикации

GIFT CARD

Номер: US20130263481A1
Автор: Nwosu Obinna Ihenacho Alozie
Принадлежит: Supalocal Limited

A greetings card is disclosed. The card includes a card body a repository and a trigger mechanism The trigger mechanism is actuable by a user to cause ejection of material in the repository. 1. A greetings card comprising a card body configured to receive a repository and a trigger mechanism , the card body including a guide to direct the trigger mechanism into a predetermined position in the card body , wherein , when in the predetermined position in the card body , the trigger mechanism is actuable by a user to cause ejection of material from the repository.2. The greetings card of claim 1 , wherein the repository and trigger mechanism comprise a party popper.3. The greetings card of claim 1 , wherein the trigger mechanism comprises a pull cord claim 1 , the guide being configured to present at least a portion of the pull cord to a user for pulling.4. The greetings card of claim 1 , wherein the trigger mechanism comprises a pull cord claim 1 , the guide being configured to guide and support at least a portion of the pull cord in a predetermined direction during pulling.5. The greetings card of claim 1 , wherein the repository includes an explosive charge that is actuable by the trigger mechanism.6. The greetings card of claim 1 , further comprising a compressed gas store operable by the trigger mechanism to release compressed gas into the repository.7. The greetings card of claim 1 , further comprising a resilient spring operable by the trigger mechanism to direct a spring force into the repository to cause ejection of material from the repository.8. The greetings card of claim 1 , wherein the material includes confetti.9. The greetings card of claim 1 , wherein the repository is user-fillable.10. The greetings card of claim 1 , wherein the trigger mechanism comprises a pull tab configured claim 1 , prior to being pulled claim 1 , to be substantially aligned with the card body.11. The greetings card of claim 1 , wherein the card body is openable claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 21
31-10-2013 дата публикации

PINHOLE PUNCHED GREETING CARDS

Номер: US20130283649A1
Автор: LEEDERS Melinda Jo, ROBINSON Daniel Eugene
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A pinhole punched greeting card and process for the mass production of same. The process facilitates mass production of a pinhole punched greeting card by enabling the production of all pinholes simultaneously which until the present invention required making each individual pinhole one at a time. The process utilizes a metal die and counter. The metal die containing a plurality of individual cone-shaped protrusions configured in a design pattern and a metal counter which is the reverse of the metal die. The greeting card is placed and secured between the metal die and counter, then the metal die and counter are compressed together thereby making a plurality of pinhole punctures in the greeting card which correspond to the plurality of cone-shaped protrusions contained upon the metal die and counter. 1. A pinhole punched greeting card comprising:a greeting card having at least one panel; anda design impressed thereon comprising a plurality of raised pinholes placed in close proximity to each adjacent raised pinhole.2. The pinhole punched greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the greeting card is made of cardstock.3. The pinhole punched greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the greeting card is made of cardboard.4. The pinhole punched greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the greeting card has two panels connected along a fold line.5. The pinhole punched greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the design is impressed on one panel of the greeting card.6. The pinhole punched greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the design is impressed on two panels of the greeting card.7. The pinhole punched greeting card of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of raised pinholes creates a puncture in the greeting card.8. The pinhole punched greeting card of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of raised pinholes contains an aperture at the center of a small cone-like structure.9. The pinhole punched greeting card of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of raised pinholes has a 30-degree cone ...

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Номер записи: 22
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Three dimensional foam greeting cards

Номер: US20130283652A1
Автор: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corp

Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound and/or other special effects. The greeting cards may include various switch mechanisms that may be located and accessed through various locations on the foam greeting card body.

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Номер записи: 23
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for a Greeting Bag

Номер: US20130283654A1
Автор: Rubin Richard H.
Принадлежит:

A greeting bag is described that is includes a gift bag and a greeting card. The gift bag and greeting card connect together to form the integrated assembly of the greeting bag that has a purposefully coordinated single decorative style. The gift bag and greeting card have individual decors that define alternative aspects of that particular theme of a decorative style. An attachment mechanism can also be included in the greeting bag that further fixes the greeting card to the gift bag. The attachment mechanism can have a third decor as well as a size and dimensions that can include an image or sentiment. A method is described wherein a greeting bag is selected by selecting a gift bag from a set of one or more gift bags that share a common decorative style. A greeting card is selected from a set of one or more greeting cards that share the same common decorative style with the gift bag. The optional attachment mechanism is selected from a set of one or more attachment mechanisms that share the same common decorative style with the gift bag and greeting card. The gift bags, greeting cards and attachment mechanisms can be selectively mixed and matched from different sets within the decorative style. 1. A greeting bag that comprises:a gift bag that has a front wall, a back wall and opposed lateral side walls, a bottom connects to a lower edge of the walls to define a container, the walls have an upper edge that is a rim and defines an opening of the gift bag, the opening, the walls and bottom define a receptacle, a first slot defined in the front wall;a greeting card that has a first wall and a second wall connected by a fold, the first wall includes an outwardly directed face, at least one of the walls of the greeting card adapted to be connected to the gift bag by the first slot and at least one additional slot, the first slot and at least one additional slot position the greeting card at a predetermined position on the gift bag.2. The greeting bag of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 24
21-11-2013 дата публикации

GREETING CARDS WITH OPTICAL FIBERS

Номер: US20130305572A1
Автор: DENNIS Erin, POCHATEK Cindi, Shlonsky Lynne
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

The greeting card of the present invention includes a three-panel pocket with an internal cavity which contains a fiber optic bundle, various electronic components, fabric layer and a removable panel. A front face of the three-panel pocket contains a substantial opening thereon through which the fabric layer is visible. The fiber optic bundle contains various fiber optic strands. Each of the fiber optic strands is inserted through the fabric layer and is visible through the front face of the greeting card. A contact arm switch controls illumination of the fiber optic strands along with the insertion and removal of the removable panel. 1. A greeting card comprising:two or more connected greeting card panels which form a three-sided pocket having one open end;one of the two or more greeting card panels serving as a front cover of the greeting card and having a substantial aperture contained thereon;a fabric-covered panel that is contained within the three-sided pocket and visible through the aperture in the front cover of the greeting card;a removable panel which can be inserted and removed from the three-sided pocket through the open end;a fiber optic bundle containing a plurality of fiber optic stands, the fiber optic bundle contained within the three-sided pocket, the fiber optic strands inserted through the fabric-covered layer and visible through the aperture in the front facing greeting card;a contact switch contained within the three-sided pocket which controls illumination of the fiber optic strands.2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein when the removable panel is contained in the three-sided pocket claim 1 , a top edge of the removable panel remains outside of the three-sided pocket.3. The greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the removable panel contains an opening thereon proximate to the top edge of the removable panel claim 2 , a ribbon being inserted through the opening and tied.4. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the removable panel can be ...

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Номер записи: 25
21-11-2013 дата публикации

GREETING CARD WITH LIGHT AND SOUND

Номер: US20130305573A1
Автор: LARSON Seth, Nelson Gary, NEMETH April
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

An interactive greeting card is described herein having a protective housing within which the electronic components are contained and concealed. The protective housing is covered in a multiple panel construct or enclosure which forms a greeting card around the housing. A small compartment in a center portion of the protective housing contains an expandable banner which can be unfolded or pulled away from the greeting card to trigger initiation of a sound clip and illumination of one or more lights. 1. A greeting card comprising:a protective housing shaped as a frame with a substantial opening thereon;a multi-panel greeting card body which covers the protective housing;an expandable banner located within the substantial opening in the protective housing;a sound module operative to store and playback at least one pre-recorded audio file;a light module operative to illuminate one or more LED lights;a first switch which controls playback of the at least one pre-recorded audio file;a second switch which controls illumination of the one or more LED lights;wherein the one or more LED lights are visible through one or more openings on the multi-panel greeting card body.2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the protective housing is made of one or more pieces of foam.3. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the protective housing is made of one or more pieces of corrugate.4. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the one or more LED lights are each connected to a fiber optic strand.5. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the first switch is a slide switch.6. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the second switch is a magnetic switch.7. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the second switch is a light sensitive switch.8. A greeting card comprising:a rectangular foam body having an opening at the center thereof;a multi-panel greeting card cover which encloses the rectangular foam body;an expandable banner which is located within the opening at the center of the ...

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Номер записи: 26
23-01-2014 дата публикации

COUPON ENVELOPE WITH COUPON

Номер: US20140021245A1
Автор: Burtch Richard
Принадлежит:

A coupon envelope with an enclosed coupon is provided. The coupon envelope has three sections. Each section has a first side and a second side. The first and second sections each have an upper portion, a lower portion, a cut separating the two portions, and a nick connecting the two portions. The third section has a coupon portion, an upper portion, a lower portion, a cut separating the three portions, an upper nick connecting the coupon portion and the upper portion, and a lower nick connecting the coupon portion and the lower portion. The coupon envelope also has a second side attachment and a first side attachment. The second side attachment attaches the second side of the third section to the second side of the second section. The first side attachment attaches the first side of the third section to the second side of the first section. 1. A coupon envelope with an enclosed coupon , comprising:a first section having a first side and a second side, the first section comprising a first upper portion, a first lower portion, a first section cut separating the first upper portion and the first lower portion, and at least one first section nick connecting the first upper portion and the first lower portion;a second section having a first side and a second side, the second section comprising a second upper portion and a second lower portion, a second section cut separating the second upper portion and the second lower portion, and at least one second section nick connecting the second upper portion and the second lower portion;a third section having a first side and a second side, the third section comprising a coupon portion, a third upper portion, a third lower portion, a third section cut separating the coupon portion, the third upper portion, and the third lower portion, at least one third section upper nick connecting the coupon portion and the third upper portion, and at least one third section lower nick connecting the coupon portion and the third lower portion; ...

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Номер записи: 27
06-02-2014 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE GREETING CARD

Номер: US20140033583A1
Автор: Begin Tony, BOGDANSKI Sharon, Gali Mike, LARSON Seth, MAYER David, TALBOT John
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

An integral greeting card/game is disclosed wherein a multi-panel greeting card also serves as a game board and is combined with a game piece and launch mechanism to create a novel, interactive greeting card. The multi-panel greeting card contains a sound module therein and a magnetic trigger is contained and concealed below one or more of the multiple greeting card panels. The game piece contains a magnet therein so that when the game piece comes into contact with the area of the greeting card above or proximate to the magnetic trigger, playback of an audio file is initiated. 1. An interactive greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body;a sound module operative to store and playback at least one audio file;a pop-up mechanism located within the multi-panel greeting card body and operative to move between a first position wherein the pop-up mechanism is folded in a substantially flat position between the multi-panel greeting card body and a second position wherein the pop-up mechanism is unfolded in an upright position;a magnetic trigger located on the pop-up-mechanism;a game piece having a magnet contained and concealed therein;a game launcher operative to move the game piece in a horizontal direction;wherein when the game piece is in contact with or proximate to the magnetic trigger, playback of the at least one audio file is initiated.2. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the greeting card is folded in a gatefold configuration having a center panel claim 1 , right panel and left panel.3. The interactive greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the center claim 2 , right and left panels are designed to resemble a game board.4. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the game launcher is attached to a spring mechanism.5. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein a slide switch initiates playback of an audio file upon opening the greeting card.6. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein several different audio ...

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Номер записи: 28
13-02-2014 дата публикации

DOUBLE MAILER INTERMEDIATE

Номер: US20140042213A1
Автор: Mehta Rajendra
Принадлежит: THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY

A mailer intermediate, foldable into postcard size, includes a generally rectangular sheet of card stock having first and second side edges, first and second end edges, and first and second faces. A fold line extends substantially transverse to the side edges and substantially bisecting them, and dividing the sheet into first and second portions. An adhesive pattern on the first face of the sheet, adjacent at least one of the first and second end edges, secures the first and second portions together adjacent the first and second end edges. An obscuring coating and a camouflage image are provided on the first face of the sheet. Variable indicia are printed on the obscuring coating, and are not legible when viewed by an observer who separates the first and second portions while the first and second portions remain secured together adjacent the first and second end edges. The obscuring coating may comprise a multi-layer, thermochromic coating. Alternatively, the obscuring coating may comprise a reflective coating. 1. A foldable mailer intermediate , comprising: a generally rectangular sheet of card stock having first and second side edges , first and second end edges , and first and second faces; a fold line extending substantially transverse to said side edges and substantially bisecting them , whereby said sheet is divided by said fold line into first and second portions; an adhesive pattern on said first face of said sheet , adjacent at least one of said first and second end edges , for securing said first and second portions together adjacent said first and second end edges , an obscuring , multi-layer , thermochromic coating on said first face of said sheet , and variable indicia printed in non-thermochromic ink on said obscuring , multi-layer , thermochromic coating , whereby said variable indicia printed on said obscuring coating are not legible when viewed by an observer who separates said first and second portions adjacent one of said first and second side ...

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Номер записи: 29
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Three Dimensional Foam Greeting Cards with Audio Upload

Номер: US20140068977A1
Автор: Marsh Allison, MAYER David, MILLER Carol
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. 1. A foam greeting card comprising:a three-dimensional foam body having a front surface, a back surface opposite the front surface and a perimeter wall which extends between the front and back surfaces, the three-dimensional foam body having one or more cavities contained therein;a front sheet material attached to the front surface of the three-dimensional foam body and a back sheet material attached to the back surface of the three-dimensional foam body;an electronics module operative to receive, save and replay audio files;a switch operative to control playback of audio files saved in the electronics module;a USB port which is contained within the three-dimensional foam body and accessed through an opening in the perimeter wall of the three-dimensional foam body; anda collapsible stand which is slidably attached to a lower region of the three-dimensional foam body which is operative to move between a first unfolded position to a second folded position, wherein the second folded position enables the foam greeting card to stand in a self-sustained, upright position.2. The foam greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the electronics module is operative to accept ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-03-2014 дата публикации

GREETING CARD FLAG

Номер: US20140068978A1
Автор: Lamm Timothy, Oliver Kimberly, Smithson Suzy
Принадлежит: Evergreen Enterprises, Inc.

A greeting card flag includes one or more panels removeably attached to a decorative flag in a specific pattern enabling the decorative flag and attached panel(s) to fold into a greeting card shape. A recipient can open and read the greeting card flag as one would a standard greeting card before removing the panel(s) and displaying the decorative flag as one would display a standard decorative flag. The greeting card flag may also include connected panels allowing for a recipient to remove the panels without changing the relative positions of the panels and further allowing a recipient to reassemble the panels into a greeting card. A foldable flag hanger may be inserted into an envelope. When unfolded, the hanger supports a flag for display or decoration. 1. An article comprising:a flag portion formed of a foldable material and having a first side;one or more panels removeably attached to the first side of the flag portion and configured to facilitate folding of the article into a greeting card configuration.2. The article of having at least a first panel and a second panel claim 1 , wherein the first panel is connected to the second panel by one or more panel connectors.3. The article of claim 1 , further comprising a flag hanger removeably attached to the one or more panels claim 1 , the flag hanger being configured to support the flag portion when the flag portion is displayed.4. The article of claim 3 , being in a greeting card configuration and being located within a mailing envelope.5. The article of claim 3 , wherein the flag hanger is maneuverable between a compact arrangement where the flag hanger fits completely between the one or more panels and an in-use arrangement where the flag portion is hung from the flag hanger.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein:the one or more panels includes a hanger section having a primary hanging point and a body section;the flag portion is removably attached to the hanger section by a first separation line configured to ...

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Номер записи: 31
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Double Postcard With Check

Номер: US20140069995A1
Автор: Yost David
Принадлежит: NEW JERSEY BUSINESS FORMS

A double postcard with bank check includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first and second panels are separated by a first line of weakness. The second and third panels are separated by a second line of weakness. The first panel includes first and second opposing surfaces. A face of a bank check is located on the first opposing surface and an outgoing address is located on the second opposing surface. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described. 1. A double postcard with bank check comprising:a first panel;a second panel; and 'wherein the first and second panel are separated by a first line of weakness, the second and third panel are separated by a second line of weakness, the first panel comprising first and second opposing surfaces, wherein a face of a bank check is located on the first opposing surface, and an outgoing address is located on the second opposing surface.', 'a third panel;'}2. The double postcard of claim 1 , wherein the outgoing address is located within a band that is about 2 and ¾ inches from a left edge of the second surface.3. The double postcard of claim 1 , wherein the second panel includes an intelligent mail barcode.4. The double postcard of claim 3 , wherein the intelligent mail barcode is between about 1 and ½ inches and about ⅝ inches from the second line of weakness.5. The double postcard of claim 1 , wherein the third panel is between about 3.5 inches by about 6 inches and about 4.25 inches by about 6 inches.6. The double postcard of claim 1 , wherein the double postcard is folded at the second line of weakness.7. The double postcard of claim 1 , wherein the second surface includes a postal permit or stamp located near an edge opposite the outgoing address.8. The double postcard of claim 1 , wherein the second surface has located thereon a return address.9. The double postcard of claim 8 , wherein the return address is within about 2 and ¾ inches from an edge of the second surface.10. ...

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Номер записи: 32
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Magnetic Strips, 2-D Bar Codes And QR Codes For Products

Номер: US20140076975A1
Автор: Dewayne Worthington, Johnny Bellmyer
Принадлежит: Ward Kraft Inc

A substrate containing a magnetic strip, a 2-D bar code, or a QR bar code secured to the substrate, the magnetic strip, 2-D bar code, or QR bar code containing electronically readable information about an amount of money. The magnetic strip, 2-D bar code, or QR bar code is passed through a reader and an amount of money is credited in a sale transaction. The 2-D bar code, QR bar code, or magnetic strip may be removably secured to the substrate so that it may be removed and saved for later use.

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Номер записи: 33
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Pull activated greeting cards and gift bags with motion and audio

Номер: US20150000167A1
Автор: Dan Liuzzi, John Talbot, Melissa Flesher, Sean Higgens
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corp

The greeting card of the present invention is a traditional greeting card enhanced by audio and movement. The greeting card contains a pull trigger mechanism so that the user must interact with the greeting card to trigger the audio and motor movement. The pull trigger mechanism may be made of a variety of different materials and are intended to resemble the tail of various animals. Once the pull mechanism or tail has been pulled, the motor is activated causing movement of a portion of the greeting card proximate to the pull mechanism or tail which resembles the behind of an animal. The moveable portion of the greeting card moves, by for example back and forth, while audio plays in the background.

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Номер записи: 34
07-01-2021 дата публикации

GIFT ARTICLE

Номер: US20210001658A1
Автор: Knight McGlinchey Brandie
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to a gift article having a front panel, the front panel, and a rear panel. Each the front panel and the rear panel having an outer face and an inner face. The front panel and the rear panel having a common edge, the common edge configured as a fold line permitting the folding of the first panel against the second panel. The gift article further comprises a gift holder having a front wall and a rear wall, the front wall and the rear wall having at least three edges bonded to form an enclosure, the enclosure having an opening for receiving a gift item, the opening is configured with a fastener for closing access into the interior of the enclosure through the opening. 1. A gift article comprising:a front panel, the front panel having an outer face and an inner face;a rear panel, the rear panel having an outer face and an inner face, the front panel and the rear panel having a common edge, the common edge configured as a fold line permitting the folding of the first panel against the second panel; anda gift holder, the gift holder having a front wall and a rear wall, the front wall and the rear wall having at least three edges bonded to form an enclosure, the enclosure having an opening for receiving a gift item, the opening is configured with a fastener for closing access into interior of the enclosure through the opening.2. The gift article of claim 1 , wherein the gift holder is of a flexible bag configuration that is removably attached to the inner face of the front panel claim 1 , wherein the rear wall of the gift holder attaches to the inner face of the front wall.3. The gift article of claim 2 , wherein the gift holder further comprises a design section interchangeably coupled to an outer surface of the front wall of the gift holder.4. The gift article of claim 2 , wherein the gift holder is a gusset bag.5. The gift article of claim 1 , wherein the gift holder is configured as an intermediate panel claim 1 , the intermediate ...

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Номер записи: 35
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Attachable Greeting Card

Номер: US20170001460A1
Автор: ENKHDAVAA Enkhtamir, TUMURBAATAR Khishigbayar
Принадлежит:

The invention is a greeting card that can be disassembled to remove a decorative cutout portion comprising an adhesive strip. The decorative cutout component can be removably attached to a surface, such as a wall, refrigerator or computer monitor, for display purposes. 1. A removably attachable greeting card comprising:a greeting card body;a decorative cutout, comprising an adhesive strip and adhesive cover layer, wherein the decorative cutout is removable from the greeting card body.2. The removably attachable greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the decorative cutout is demarcated by a perforated line cut into the greeting card body.3. The removably attachable greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive strip comprises a permanent adhesive side claim 1 , attached to the decorative cutout claim 1 , and a removable adhesive side covered by the adhesive covering layer.4. The removably attachable greeting card of claim 3 , wherein the removable adhesive side of the adhesive strip comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive.5. A method of use of the attachable greeting card of claim 1 , comprising the steps of:(i) removing the decorative cutout from the greeting card body along the perforated line;(ii) removing the adhesive cover layer from the adhesive strip; and(iii) affixing the decorative cutout to a surface by pressing the adhesive strip to a surface.6. The method of use of claim 5 , further comprising:(iv) removing the affixed decorative cutout by grasping the lower edge of the decorative cutout and slowly pulling downward until the adhesive strip releases from the surface. Not applicable.No federal government funds were used in researching or developing this invention.Not applicable.Not applicable.Field of the InventionThe invention is a greeting card that can be attached to a surface.Background of the InventionIt is well known that recipients of greeting cards often display the cards in their homes or places of work, for the enjoyment of themselves and others. ...

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Номер записи: 36
03-01-2019 дата публикации

GREETING CARD HAVING AUDIO RECORDING CAPABILITIES WITH TRIAL MODE FEATURE

Номер: US20190001731A1
Автор: KNIPP RANDY S., LIEN TIMOTHY J., WATKINS JOHN B.
Принадлежит:

A greeting card having an audio message recording and playback device permits recording of personalized audio messages to be played upon opening of the greeting card. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, which would be applicable when the card is displayed in a store, a potential purchaser may experience the functionality of the card by recording their own test message. The test message is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the card may be switched to after purchase by removal of a trial mode panel from the greeting card, a user recorded message is played repeatedly upon subsequent openings of the card. The user recorded message may be followed by a prerecorded recording, such as a song. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions for recording a message, may also be included. 1. An audio greeting card comprising:a card body having first, second and third panels, wherein adjacent panels are connected together; andan audio message recording and playback device coupled with the card body, the audio device having a microphone, a speaker, a battery, at least one recording stored therein, a first switch for initiating a message recording session, and a second switch, wherein the audio device has a trial mode and a use mode, wherein activation of the second switch initiates playing of the at least one recording in the trial mode, and wherein activation of the second switch initiates playback of a user recorded message and does not initiate playing of the at least one recording in the use mode.2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the at least one recording stored in the audio message recording and playback device is a permanently recorded claim 1 , prerecorded claim 1 , non-user recorded recording.3. The greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the recorded message is a ...

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Номер записи: 37
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method and System for Reusable Printed Card

Номер: US20190001732A1
Автор: Ongsitco Harry
Принадлежит:

The reusable printed card is a physical card such as a greeting card, postcard or business card, with an embedded RFID chip, specifically NFC (Near Field Communication), and a QR (Quick Response) Code, wherein the contents, such as text messages, photos, and audio-visual contents composed or arranged by the sender can be read and then be modified, to reuse it, eventually by the recipient using one's personal NFC-enabled device such as smartphone, or tablet. The computer application residing on the central server identifies the content and card information via the NFC or QR Code that is transmitted via the recipient's personal device through the internet, then simulating the printed card and displaying the actual contents on the personal device upon scanning the card. The history of the contents of each card is kept and are readily available for the sender's and recipients' memory-sake and for social media purposes under the sender's and recipient's account stored on the central server, and/or in their personal devices' local storage in the case of business card information for instance. 1. The system and method of the reusable printed card comprises of a tangible printed card with embedded NFC device and/or QR code and Card ID , and a Central Server with the computer application and database capable of communicating via the internet , and a personal device the writer and the reader of the card should have such as smart phone , tablet , or laptop that is capable of connecting to the application system on the Central Server via the internet.2. The reusable printed card of has a front or forward cover with printed art or writings that communicates certain message such as greetings or information claim 1 , depending on the purpose such as but no limited to as a greeting card claim 1 , post card claim 1 , business card claim 1 , invitation claim 1 , newsletter claim 1 , brochure claim 1 , and something similar.3. The reusable printed card of wherein it has an embedded ...

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Номер записи: 38
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Pop-up display structure

Номер: US20220005379A1
Автор: Dariush S. Nejad, Jonathan Aoun, Jozef Karpiel, Mansi Monhani, Robin S. Rose, Xinzhi Jiao
Принадлежит: Lovepop Inc

A pop-up card includes an erectable pop-up display structure that can be easily removed from the card to be displayed. The pop-up card is foldable between closed and opened positions. The card includes a slot therein for holding the pop-up display structure. The pop-up display structure comprises a plurality of intersecting slice-form elements mounted on a foldable base. At least a portion of the foldable base is removably inserted in the slot such that when the card is closed, the foldable base is folded and the pop-up display structure is in a flattened state. When the card is opened, the foldable base is unfolded and the pop-up display structure is in an erected 3-D state. The pop-up display structure can be slid out of the slot in the card and displayed when desired.

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Номер записи: 39
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Cohesively Failing, Non-Staining Hot Melt Adhesives

Номер: US20160002508A1
Автор: Kanderski Monina D., Vitrano Michael D.
Принадлежит: BOSTIK, INC.

A non-pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive for use in mailer applications uses a styrenic block copolymer (SBC) with a hydrogenated mid-block as the primary polymer in the composition. The adhesive contains about 10% to about 50% by weight of the SBC, about 2% to about 30% by weight of a polyolefin polymer as a secondary polymer in the composition, about 10% to about 70% by weight of a suitable plasticizer, about 0% to about 30% by weight of a wax, about 0% to about 50% by weight of one or more tackifying resins, about 0.1% to about 4% by weight of a stabilizer, and about 0% to about 3% by weight of auxiliary additives, so that the viscosity of the composition is equal to or less than about 10,000 cP at 163° C. The formulation balances the cohesive and adhesive strength required to insure the adhesive fails cohesively to prevent paper tear. In addition, the presence of the secondary polymer allows additional oil absorption into the polymer, thus preventing oil from staining the substrates or surfaces without significantly increasing the viscosity. 1. A hot melt adhesive composition , comprising a blend of the following components:a) about 10% to about 50% by weight of a primary polymer comprising a styrenic block copolymer with a hydrogenated mid-block;{'sup': 3', '3, 'b) about 2% to about 30% by weight of a secondary polyolefin polymer, said secondary polymer having a density from about 0.850 g/cmto about 0.965 g/cm, and a melt index equal or greater than 10 grams/10 minutes at 190° C.;'}c) about 10% to about 70% by weight of a solid or liquid plasticizer;d) about 0% to about 30% by weight of a wax;e) about 0% to about 50% of a tackifying resin having a softening point of at least about 95° C.;f) about 0.1% to about 4% by weight of a stabilizer;g) about 0% to about 3% by weight of auxiliary additives;wherein the components total 100% by weight of the composition, and the viscosity of the composition is equal to or less than about 10,000 cP at 163° C.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 40
07-01-2021 дата публикации

REMOVABLY SECURING A SLICEFORM TO A FOLDABLE ARTICLE

Номер: US20210005113A1
Автор: WALLEN THOMAS A.
Принадлежит:

A foldable article having a sliceform removably secured to one or more panels of the foldable article. A tab having a retaining portion may extend from at least one of the one or more panels of the foldable article. The tab may pass through an opening in the sliceform and the retaining portion may be wider than the width of the opening. The retaining member may be manipulated to pass through the opening to removably secure the sliceform to, and/or detach the sliceform from, the foldable article. 1. A foldable article comprising:a panel having a first subpanel and a second subpanel, the first subpanel and the second subpanel being separated by a fold in the panel;a first tab coupled to the first subpanel;the first tab having a first slot and a second slot formed therein, a first cut extending from a first edge of the first tab to the first slot, a second cut extending from a second edge of the first tab to the second slot; anda sliceform moveably coupled to the panel by the first tab such that the sliceform is moveable between a first collapsed, substantially flat configuration and a second three-dimensional configuration,wherein the sliceform is in the first collapsed, substantially flat configuration when the panel is folded closed along the fold, andwherein the sliceform is in the second three-dimensional configuration when the panel is unfolded and open.2. The foldable article of further comprising:a third subpanel affixed to the first subpanel, the first tab being integral to the third subpanel such that the first tab is proximate the fold;the first tab configured to move between a flat position where the first tab is substantially parallel with the third subpanel and a raised position where the first tab is substantially perpendicular to the third subpanel.3. The foldable article of further comprising:the sliceform having a first sliceform element and a second sliceform element, each of the first and second sliceform elements including a narrow portion, each ...

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Номер записи: 41
08-01-2015 дата публикации

HINGED REPOSITIONABLE BUSINESS CARD

Номер: US20150007466A1
Автор: Van Wagoner Jon Phillip
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A business card comprises front and back sides and a flap permanently attached to the business card. The flap comprises front and back sides and an adhesive on at least a portion of the flap's back side. The adhesive is capable of removably and reusably adhering to objects. The flap is foldable with respect to the business card such that the flap can be placed in at least two configurations. In a first configuration, the adhesive adheres to a portion of the back side of the business card, so that the business card is non-adhesive and can be used like a convention business card. In a second configuration, the flap aligns at least approximately with the business card, thereby presenting the flap's adhesive to be able to adhere to another object such that the front side of the business card faces outward from said another object. 1. A business card comprising:a front side;a back side opposite the front side; and a front side;', 'a back side opposite the front side of the flap; and', a first configuration wherein the adhesive on the back side of the flap adheres to a portion of the back side of the business card, and', "a second configuration wherein the flap aligns at least approximately with the business card such that the front of the business card and the front of the flap face the same general forward direction, and the back of the business card and the back of the flap face the same general direction that is generally opposite the forward direction, thereby presenting the flap's adhesive to be able to adhere to another object such that the front side of the business card faces outward from said another object."], 'an adhesive on at least a portion of the back side of the flap, wherein the adhesive is capable of removably and reusably adhering to objects, the flap being foldable with respect to the business card such that the flap can be placed in at least two configurations, including], 'a flap permanently attached to the business card, the flap comprising2. A ...

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Номер записи: 42
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Hinged Greeting Cards and Gift Card Holders

Номер: US20180009253A1
Автор: Dove Jason, Higgins Sean
Принадлежит:

Interactive greeting card and gift card holders with a hinged mechanism which provide fun user interaction and triggers audio playback. Each greeting card and gift card holder includes portion thereof which hinges or pivots about an axis. When the greeting card or gift card holder is hinged, or pivoted about the hinge, one or more special effects are triggered. Special effects may include audio, emergence or ejection of a gift card holder (w/gift card) or gift card, the appearance of a thought or word bubble, or any other special effect. 16-. (canceled)7. A greeting card comprising:a greeting card body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper and lower portions being connected at a pivot point;a sound module contained within the greeting card body which is operative to store and playback at least one audio clip;wherein partially pivoting the upper portion of the greeting card body away from or towards the lower portion of the greeting card body triggers the sound module to play the at least one audio clip.8. The greeting card of further comprising a die cut shape which appears when the upper portion of the greeting card body is pivoted away from the lower portion of the greeting card body.9. The greeting card of further comprising a die cut shape which appears when the upper portion of the greeting card body is pivoted toward the lower portion of the greeting card body.10. The greeting card of claim 7 , wherein a die cut shape appears between the upper and lower portions of the greeting card body when the upper portion is moved towards or away from the lower portion.11. The greeting card of claim 10 , wherein the die cut shape is a word bubble with text printed thereon.12. The greeting card of claim 7 , wherein the upper portion of the greeting card body springs back to its original position after partially pivoting the upper portion of the greeting card body away from the lower portion of the greeting card body.13. The greeting card of claim 7 , ...

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Номер записи: 43
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CLEAN EDGE BUSINESS CARDS

Номер: US20210008919A1
Автор: Carroll Benjamin Todd
Принадлежит:

A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet. 1. A printable blank sheet comprising:a sheet with a first layer and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, wherein the sheet is configured to be run through a printer; andslit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet and an excess sheet area surrounding the object, wherein the slit-over-perforation lines comprise cuts running through the first layer and perforations running though the second layer;wherein the slit-over-perforation lines are cut into the sheet using a die having blades at a first height that alternate with blades at a second height.2. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 , wherein the blades having the first height cut through the first layer and the second layer.3. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 , wherein the blades having the first height form the perforations running through the second layer and a first portion of the cuts running through the first layer.4. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 , wherein the blades having the second height cut through the first layer.5. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 , wherein the blades having the second height form a second portion of the cuts running through the first layer.6. The printable blank sheet of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is a sheet material ...

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Номер записи: 44
09-01-2020 дата публикации

INFORMATION-PROTECTED WINDOW SEND ENVELOPE WITH ADHERED INSIDE ADDRESS PATCH

Номер: US20200009617A1
Автор: Delfer Frank W.
Принадлежит:

Printed transactional documents are enclosed in a document size-inclusive envelope that gives the appearance of being a traditional windowed envelope in which the send address shows through from the address vehicle page inside, but actually has the address printed on an adhered patch that shows through the window, keeping the data inside more protected and allowing production processes to be more efficient, and the patch or envelope has a serialized identifier that ensures the address printed on the patch and seen in the window corresponds with the document on the inside. 1. A postal authority-compliant and document size-inclusive envelope for containing one or more documents having address information and of one or more pages, with each document of fixed or variable sizes, in which document information is protected from outside-the-envelope viewing, comprising the document size-inclusive mailing envelope having a cutout window and dimensioned to accept one or more variably sized documents. This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/207,207 filed on Aug. 19, 2015, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.Not ApplicableNot ApplicableA portion of the material in this patent document is subject to copyright protection under the copyright laws of the United States and of other countries. The owner of the copyright rights has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the United States Patent and Trademark Office publicly available file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. The copyright owner does not hereby waive any of its rights to have this patent document maintained in secrecy, including without limitation its rights pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 1.14.The subject invention pertains generally to the manner in which transactional documents, such as bills, statements, and the like, are enclosed in ...

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Номер записи: 45
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Themed Gift Card and Gift Card Holder Combinations and Packaging Therefor

Номер: US20190016168A1
Автор: Nelson Gary
Принадлежит:

Various themed gift card and gift card holder combinations are disclosed. Some embodiments are contained inside a box along with novelty gift items that are themed or otherwise related to the type of gift card contained therein. Other embodiments contain various three-dimensional pop-up structures and other paper engineered constructs that are shaped, decorated and otherwise themed to match an accompanying gift card. And in yet other embodiments, the gift card holders are directed to specific holidays or special occasions with appropriate gift cards included. Each embodiment may include electronic features, such as audio and light. The packaging of gift card and gift card holder combinations is also disclosed. 1. Packaging for a bundled gift card and gift card holder combination product comprising:a backer panel;a receptacle releasably attached to the backer panel;a gift card attached to the backer panel.2. The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the backer panel comprises a first sheet and a second sheet attached to the first sheet.3. The packaging of claim 2 , wherein the first sheet of the backer panel contains a window thereon through which a front face of the gift card is visible.4. The packaging of claim 2 , wherein the second sheet of the backer panel contains a window thereon through which a rear face of the gift card is visible.5. The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is a box.6. The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is attached to the backer panel via one or more straps.7. The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the backer panel includes a dashed line printed thereon between the gift card and the receptacle.8. The packaging of claim 7 , wherein cutting the backer panel along the dashed line releases the receptacle from the backer panel and releases the gift card from within the backer panel.9. Packaging for a bundled gift card and gift card holder combination product comprising:a backer panel;a container releasably attached to the backer ...

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Номер записи: 46
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Themed Gift Card and Gift Card Holder Combinations and Packaging Therefor

Номер: US20190016169A1
Автор: Nelson Gary
Принадлежит:

Various themed gift card and gift card holder combinations are disclosed. Some embodiments are contained inside a box along with novelty gift items that are themed or otherwise related to the type of gift card contained therein. Other embodiments contain various three-dimensional pop-up structures and other paper engineered constructs that are shaped, decorated and otherwise themed to match an accompanying gift card. And in yet other embodiments, the gift card holders are directed to specific holidays or special occasions with appropriate gift cards included. Each embodiment may include electronic features, such as audio and light. The packaging of gift card and gift card holder combinations is also disclosed. 1. Packaging for a bundled gift card and gift card holder combination product comprising:a backer panel;a gift card attached to the backer panel;a gift card holder; anda vacuum formed cavity in the shape of the gift card holder.2. The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the backer panel contains a first sheet and a second sheet.3. The packaging of claim 2 , wherein the gift card claim 2 , gift card holder and vacuum formed cavity in the shape of the gift card holder are sandwiched between the first and second sheet of the backer panel.4. The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum formed cavity in the shape of the gift card holder covers the front and perimeter surface of the gift card holder.5. The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the gift card holder is placed into the vacuum formed cavity in the shape of the gift card holder.6. The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the gift card holder and vacuum formed cavity protrude from a front surface of the backer panel.7. Packaging for a bundled gift card and gift card holder combination product comprising:a backer panel;a gift card releasably attached to the backer panel;a transparent cavity attached to the backer panel;a novelty gift item which serves as a gift card holder, the novelty gift item contained within the ...

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Номер записи: 47
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Themed Gift Card and Gift Card Holder Combinations and Packaging Therefor

Номер: US20190016170A1
Автор: David Mayer
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corp

Various themed gift card and gift card holder combinations are disclosed. Some embodiments are contained inside a box along with novelty gift items that are themed or otherwise related to the type of gift card contained therein. Other embodiments contain various three-dimensional pop-up structures and other paper engineered constructs that are shaped, decorated and otherwise themed to match an accompanying gift card. And in yet other embodiments, the gift card holders are directed to specific holidays or special occasions with appropriate gift cards included. Each embodiment may include electronic features, such as audio and light. The packaging of gift card and gift card holder combinations is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 48
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Postal matter and the like

Номер: US20190016505A1
Автор: Masayuki Yoshimura, Susumu Nakaya
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides a postal matter and the like enabling to reduce the burden of postage or delivery charge and printing cost for an advertisement client, and includes an address-described section which a postal address and an addresser-described portion; a first advertising information-described portion which a first advertising information of a first advertisement client; a second advertising information-described portion which a second advertising information or a second advertisement client; a first pre-addressed return mail on which a first response portion and a first pre-addressed return mail for responding to a first advertising information are provided; and a second pre-addressed return mail on which a second response portion and a second pre-addressed return mail for responding to a first advertising information are provided.

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Номер записи: 49
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Greeting Card with Identifier for Accessing Electronic Version of Image Depicted on Card, System and Method

Номер: US20150019518A1
Автор: Buchanan James Matthew
Принадлежит:

Image-bearing tangible items, pluralities of image-bearing tangible items, systems for granting access to electronic versions of an image associated with a tangible item, and methods for granting access to electronic versions of an image associated with a tangible item are described. Example embodiments relate to greeting cards, systems and methods. 1. A plurality of greeting cards , each greeting card of the plurality of greeting cards comprising:a substrate;an image associated with the substrate; andan identifier associated with the substrate, the identifier representing a key in a data record of a remote data store that can be submitted by a holder of the greeting card to a computer system adapted to retrieve information relating to an electronic version of the image from the data store and transmit the information to the holder of the greeting card;wherein each greeting card of the plurality of greeting cards has the same image associated with the substrate.2. The plurality of greeting cards of claim 1 , wherein the identifier associated with the substrate of each greeting card in the plurality of greeting cards is unique among all identifiers in the plurality of greeting cards.3. The plurality of greeting cards of claim 1 , wherein the identifier associated with the substrate of each greeting card is obstructed.4. The plurality of greeting cards of claim 3 , wherein each greeting card of the plurality of greeting cards further comprises a removable covering disposed on the identifier.5. The plurality of greeting cards of claim 4 , wherein the removable covering comprises a scratch-off coating.6. The plurality of greeting cards of claim 4 , wherein the removable covering comprises a label.7. The plurality of greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the substrate of each greeting card comprises first and second opposing sides; andwherein the image associated with the substrate of each greeting card is associated with the first side of the substrate and the identifier ...

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Номер записи: 50
21-01-2016 дата публикации

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY OF GREETING CARDS OR SCRAPBOOKS WITH ADJACENT DISPLAY OF AFFIXABLE MEDIA HAVING SCANNABLE WEBSITE ADDRESSES

Номер: US20160019516A1
Автор: Jewell Michael T., White Loren R.
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A system for personalizing printed cards or scrapbooks with web-based links comprises a point of sale display of greeting cards or scrapbooks and a plurality of affixable media. Each of the affixable media comprise a scannable code and a description of the online content that will be displayed when the code is scanned by a recipient. A purchaser is able to create a personalized card or scrapbook by selecting a card or scrapbook from the point of sale display, selecting a scannable code based on its associated description, and then affixing the selected scannable code to the selected card or scrapbook, thereby creating a personalized card or scrapbook that directs the recipient to online content chosen by the purchaser from the set of options provided by the various affixable media.

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Номер записи: 51
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Foldable Gift Card Mailer

Номер: US20170021659A1
Автор: Dlesk Richard J
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An apparatus for mailing a gift card contains a first card and a first removable card. The gift card is represented by the first removable card and is positioned within a first receiving slot. The first receiving slot is positioned across a first flap of the first card and traverses through the first flap. More specifically, the first removable card is perimetrically attached to the first flap such that the user can conveniently remove the gift card when necessary. The first card is provided with a second flap which allows the user to print mailing information and other product related details. If multiple gift cards are to be provided a second removable card can also be included with the apparatus. Similar, to the first removable card, the second removable card will also be perimetrically attached to the first flap. 1. A foldable gift card mailer comprises:a first card;a first removable card;a protective layer;the first card comprises a first flap, a second flap, a first foldable edge, and a first receiving slot;the first flap being foldably connected to the second flap along the first foldable edge;the first flap being encased by the protective layer;the first receiving slot being positioned across the first flap;the first receiving slot traversing through the first flap;the first removable card being positioned within the first receiving slot; andthe first removable card being perimetrically attached to the first flap.2. The foldable gift card mailer as claimed in comprises:a plurality of perforations; andthe plurality of perforations being positioned in between the first removable card and the first flap.3. The foldable gift card mailer as claimed in comprises:a second removable card;the first card further comprises a second receiving slot;the second receiving slot being positioned across the first flap;the second receiving slot traversing through the first flap;the second removable card being positioned within the second receiving slot; andthe second removable ...

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Номер записи: 52
25-01-2018 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE GREETING CARD WITH INFRARED SENSOR

Номер: US20180022141A1
Автор: MAYER David
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The interactive greeting card of the present invention combines a greeting card with IR sensor to trigger effects upon the greeting card recipient interacting with the IR sensor. The greeting card contains a hole, opening or aperture therethrough, into which a user may insert his or her finger to trigger one or more special effects such as audio replay, motorized movement of one or more mobile objects attached to the greeting card, or other special effects. 1. An interactive greeting card comprising:a greeting card body having one or more panels, each of the one or more panels having an opening therethrough;a mobile object attached to the greeting card body, the mobile object having an opening therethrough;a motor attached to the greeting card body, the motor operative to cause movement of the mobile object;an infrared sensor contained within the greeting card body;wherein the infrared sensor detects an increase in heat when a finger or other object is inserted into the opening in each of the one or more panels of the greeting card body and mobile object, thereby activating the motor which causes movement of the mobile object.2. The interactive greeting card of further comprising a sound module attached to the greeting card body claim 1 , the sound module having at least one audio file stored thereon and operative to replay said audio file through a speaker.3. The interactive greeting card of claim 2 , wherein when the infrared sensor detects heat claim 2 , it also triggers the sound module.4. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the infrared sensor contains a circular opening through which a user's finger can be inserted.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The interactive greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the mobile object contains one or more attachments connected thereto at a pivot point.8. An interactive greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body having an opening therethrough;an infrared sensor contained within the multi-panel greeting ...

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Номер записи: 53
29-01-2015 дата публикации

CREATING IMAGE PRODUCT DESIGN BY DISTRIBUTED USERS IN A TRUE TEMPORAL PARALLEL FASHION

Номер: US20150032637A1
Автор: Katrumane Darshan, Koon Eric, Ta Cuong
Принадлежит: Shutterlfy, Inc.

A computer-implemented method includes allowing a first user to initiate a design of an image product on a first device, allowing the design of the image product to be shared to mobile devices operated by second users, receiving personalized messages comprising a plurality of pixels from the first user or the second users by a network-based image service system, storing personalized messages from the first user or the second users in different layers at a data center in the network-based image service system, concurrently broadcasting changes in values of the pixels to the first device and the mobile devices to allow an overlay of the personalized messages on the first device or the mobile devices, and incorporating the personalized messages into the design of the image product by the network-based image service system. 1. A computer-implemented method for jointly creating a design of an image product , comprising:allowing a first user to initiate a design of an image product on a first device;allowing the design of the image product to be shared to mobile devices operated by one or more second users;receiving personalized messages from the first user or the one or more second users by a network-based image service system, wherein the personalized messages comprise a plurality of pixels;storing personalized messages from the first user or the one or more second users in different layers at a data center in the network-based image service system;concurrently broadcasting, by the network-based image service system, changes in values of the pixels to the first device and the mobile devices, which allows an overlay of the personalized messages on the first device or the mobile devices as the pixels are input by the first user or the one or more second users; andincorporating the personalized messages from the first user or the one or more second users into the design of the image product by the network-based image service system.2. The computer-implemented method of ...

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Номер записи: 54
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SCRATCH-OFF STRUCTURES

Номер: US20190030420A1
Автор: BRANDRISS Sergio, KOGAN Faina, ROMANTCOV Gieb, Ron Hannoch, Tzomik Inna
Принадлежит: HP INDIGO B.V.

Herein is described a scratch-off structure comprising the following layers in order: a substrate having a first layer showing information thereon, a second layer comprising a polymeric film and being substantially transparent; a third layer comprising a transparent electrostatic ink; a fourth layer, wherein the fourth layer is coloured. Methods for making scratch-off structures and collections of scratch-off structures are also described. 1. A method for producing a scratch-off structure , the method comprising:providing a substrate having a first layer showing information thereon, and a second layer overlying the first layer, the second layer comprising a polymeric film and being substantially transparent;electrostatically printing a third layer over the second layer, the third layer comprising a transparent electrostatic ink;disposing a fourth layer on the third layer, the fourth layer being coloured.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the fourth layer is disposed by electrostatically printing a coloured electrostatic ink onto the third layer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent electrostatic ink comprises a solid polar compound selected from the group consisting of a saccharide claim 1 , polyacrylic acid claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , styrene maleic anhydride claim 1 , a bismaleimide oligomer claim 1 , a cellulose derivative and an aliphatic urethane acrylate.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the saccharide is a disaccharide.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the saccharide is selected from maltose monohydrate claim 3 , sucrose claim 3 , sucrose octanoate claim 3 , sucrose octaacetate claim 3 , dextrin claim 3 , xylitol and sucrose benzoate.6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the solid polar compound is present in an amount of from 10 wt % to 60 wt % of the solids of the transparent electrostatic ink.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent electrostatic ink comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 55
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Greeting Card Assembly

Номер: US20190030942A1
Автор: Alberta Haislah
Принадлежит: Individual

A greeting card assembly for celebrating holidays includes a card. The card has a fold therein to define a first half that is hingedly coupled to a second half. A container is removably coupled to the card and the container is comprised of a translucent material. A plurality of objects is positioned in the container. The plurality of objects is selectively removable from the container when the container is removed from the card.

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Номер записи: 56
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Motorized Gift Card Holders

Номер: US20170036812A1
Автор: Marsh Allison, Mason Sarah, SPECK Katalina
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure and related inventions are directed to various types of motorized gift card holders. Each gift card holder embodiment creates added entertainment value to the act of presenting a recipient with a gift card. In some embodiments, the gift card holder is in the form of a greeting card having a motor therein to which a gift card or gift card sleeve is attached. 1. A gift card holder comprising:a box comprising a bottom portion having a cavity contained therein and a lid portion which fits over the bottom portion to form a closed cavity;a motor concealed beneath a floor panel in the bottom portion of the box;a switch operative to control activation of the motor module;a spring attached at a first end to the motor and at a second end to a gift card, the spring extending upward, through an opening in the floor panel;wherein removing the lid portion of the box from the bottom portion of the box activates the motor module causing the spring and gift card to rotate in a circular manner.2. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the switch is a magnetic switch.3. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein when the lid portion of the box is contained atop the bottom portion of the box claim 1 , the spring is bent such that the attached gift card lies flat claim 1 , substantially parallel to the floor panel of the box.4. The gift card holder of claim 3 , wherein when the lid portion of the box is removed from atop the bottom portion of the box claim 3 , the spring returns to an upright position and the attached gift card is upright claim 3 , perpendicular to the floor panel of the box.5. The gift card holder of claim 3 , wherein an inner surface of the lid portion of the box is curved to facilitate the movement of the gift card between a horizontal position and vertical positon.6. A gift card holder comprising:a box comprising a base portion and a lid portion;a motor module contained and concealed within the base portion of the box;a spring attached at a ...

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Номер записи: 57
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Bottle Card

Номер: US20180037048A1
Автор: Kight Joseph, REED Stephanie
Принадлежит:

This invention is a bottle-mounted greeting card upon which graphics and/or text may be displayed for viewing. The card is comprised of integrated bottle flaps that enable adhesion and/or attachment by means to a cylindrical form and 2) the creation of an central window within the confines of the greeting card through which the label of the bottle becomes viewable when the greeting card is attached to the bottle, when otherwise the label on the bottle would be hidden or rendered out of view without said central window. 1a gift bottle, wherein said gift bottle comprises a gift with a cylindrical shape that can be carried and delivered by a human hand;a bottle card, wherein said bottle card comprises a greeting card designed to attach to a bottle and reveal a bottle label through the unfolding of one or more bottle card panels.. I claim a system for card creation comprising: This application is a continuation in part of USPTO application No. 62/371,715 filed on Aug. 6, 2016.Not applicable.Not applicable.This invention is thought to be in field of gift giving. More particularly, in the field of greeting cards. More particularly, in the field of greeting card attachments.The present invention relates to greeting cards. In particular, the present invention relates to greeting cards that, by design, are attachable to cylindrical forms. Typically, when a person offers a gift to another of wine, champagne, beer, or other material packaged in a bottle, the giving individual seeks a way to personalize the gift by accompanying the gift bottle with a greeting card, a decorative form-fitted bag, a ribbon tied to the bottle, or other method of personalization of the bottle gift. The present invention expands options for the gift bottle giver(s) to personalize the gift bottle.There is a need in the art for an apparatus that enables attachment of a greeting card to cylindrical objects such as bottles of wine, champagne, beer, potable liquids, olive oils, fine vinegars, fine ...

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Номер записи: 58
04-02-2021 дата публикации

QR Code Based Review System

Номер: US20210035170A1
Автор: Guest Nicole, Underwood Jackie
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Systems and methods are disclosed herein for overcoming the limitations of placing QR code onto a business cards or paper and to be scannable by a smartphone camera and a method for utilizing a QR code to receive instant reviews. The method allows customer feedback acquisition and processing system by printing QR code on a business card or paper and when required the code can be scanned to leave an instant review to the destination website. The proposed method may also be used with packages and invoices. 1. A communications method comprising:a) Business card or paper with QR code;b) presenting a business card or paper to an optical sensor preferably of a customer;c) the optical sensor producing image data from the business card corresponding to a person/product/service;d) Separating from the image data QR based digital information;e) using said discerned digital information to access a remote data store;f) creating a direct link to the host server to receive feedback; andg) establishing communication with the person and providing them status of updated information;2. The Method of claim 1 , further comprising of providing a system configured to produce and print QR codes on business cards or paper claim 1 , the customer smart device's reader adapted to take an image of the two-dimensional code; and the application configured to decode the encoded text claim 1 , normally a short URL claim 1 , based on the image of the two-dimensional code taken by the reader.a) The method of claim II, wherein the reader is a mobile phone having a digital camera;b) The method of claim II, wherein the application is configured to enable a user to decode the encoded short URL and navigate on a browser to the destination URL and launching the feedback page;c) The method of claim II, wherein the QR code encodes a short URL with the minimum possible characters to allow sufficient combinations to make each code unique;d) The method of claim II, wherein the short URL key is comprised of a ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Themed Gift Card and Gift Card Holder Combinations and Packaging Therefor

Номер: US20190039398A1
Автор: Flores Terry, LARSON Seth, MAYER David
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Various themed gift card and gift card holder combinations are disclosed. Some embodiments are contained inside a box along with novelty gift items that are themed or otherwise related to the type of gift card contained therein. Other embodiments contain various three-dimensional pop-up structures and other paper engineered constructs that are shaped, decorated and otherwise themed to match an accompanying gift card. And in yet other embodiments, the gift card holders are directed to specific holidays or special occasions with appropriate gift cards included. Each embodiment may include electronic features, such as audio and light. The packaging of gift card and gift card holder combinations is also disclosed. 1. A gift card and gift card holder combination comprising:a gift card holder having a pop-up structure contained therein;a gift card contained in the gift card holder.2. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the gift card holder is a gift box.3. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the gift card holder and/or the pop-up structure are themed to match a brand of the gift card.4. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the gift card holder and/or the pop-up structure contain a logo or other intellectual property owned by an owner of the establishment where the gift card can be redeemed.5. The gift card and gift card holder combination of further comprising a novelty gift item.6. The gift card and gift card holder combination of further comprising a sound module operative to store and playback at least one audio clip.7. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 2 , wherein the sound module is activated upon opening the gift box.8. A gift card and gift card holder combination comprising:a gift card holder comprising a gift box;a gift card contained within the gift card holder;a pop-up structure contained within the gift box, the pop-up structure operative to move ...

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Номер записи: 60
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Themed Gift Card and Gift Card Holder Combinations and Packaging Therefor

Номер: US20190039399A1
Автор: Flores Terry, Kelly Charles Robert, MAYER David, Nelson Gary, SAPP Dave, Shlonsky Lynne, Simon Madeline
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Various themed gift card and gift card holder combinations are disclosed. Some embodiments are contained inside a box along with novelty gift items that are themed or otherwise related to the type of gift card contained therein. Other embodiments contain various three-dimensional pop-up structures and other paper engineered constructs that are shaped, decorated and otherwise themed to match an accompanying gift card. And in yet other embodiments, the gift card holders are directed to specific holidays or special occasions with appropriate gift cards included. Each embodiment may include electronic features, such as audio and light. The packaging of gift card and gift card holder combinations is also disclosed. 1. A gift card and gift card holder combination comprising:a novelty gift item which serves as a gift card holder;a gift card contained within or attached to the novelty gift item.2. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 2 , wherein the novelty gift item is a clue to the type of store claim 2 , restaurant claim 2 , service provider or online retailer at which the gift card may be redeemed.3. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the novelty gift item is selected from the list of: a figurine claim 1 , statuette claim 1 , a plush toy claim 1 , a miniature barrel claim 1 , a miniature spa robe claim 1 , a faux coffee cup claim 1 , a faux smart phone claim 1 , and a faux video game cartridge.4. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the novelty gift item is a figurine or statuette which is also a logo or trademark of a brand owner of an establishment where the gift card can be redeemed.5. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the novelty gift item is in the shape or color of intellectual property owned by an owner of an establishment where the gift card can be redeemed.6. The gift card and gift card holder combination of further comprising a miniature ...

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Номер записи: 61
06-02-2020 дата публикации

All-in-one gift packaging system

Номер: US20200039737A1
Автор: Cruickshank Jack, Cruickshank James, Lopez Bobbie
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A system for a greeting card. The greeting card has a planar greeting card portion and a greeting card cover moveably coupled to the planar greeting card portion. The greeting card cover can move from an open position whereby the planar greeting card portion is readable to a closed position adjacent to said planar greeting card portion whereby the planar greeting card portion is not readable. The greeting card portion is coupled to a gift storage compartment which has a volume and a depth for storing an item. The greeting card cover can open and close without moving the gift storage compartment. 1. A greeting card system , said system comprising:a greeting card;a greeting card container for receiving said greeting card;wherein said greeting card comprises a planar greeting card portion coupled to a gift storage compartment, wherein said gift storage compartment comprises a volume and depth for storing an item.2. The system of wherein said greeting card further comprises a greeting card cover claim 1 , wherein said greeting card cover is moveably coupled to said planar greeting card portion to move from an open position to a closed position adjacent to said planar greeting card portion claim 1 , and wherein said greeting card cover is not directly coupled to said gift storage compartment.3. The system of wherein said greeting card cover further comprises a fastener to secure said greeting card cover to said greeting card portion.4. The system of further comprising a flap located on said greeting card cover.5. The system of wherein said greeting card cover can open and close relative to said planar greeting card portion without moving said gift storage compartment.6. The system of wherein said gift storage compartment is coupled below said planar greeting card portion.7. The system of wherein said gift storage compartment further comprises a gift storage compartment surface.8. The system of wherein said gift storage compartment surface comprises a transparent window.9 ...

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Номер записи: 62
18-02-2021 дата публикации

INFORMATION-PROTECTED WINDOW SEND ENVELOPE WITH ADHERED INSIDE ADDRESS PATCH

Номер: US20210046510A1
Автор: Delfer Frank W.
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Printed transactional documents are enclosed in a document size-inclusive envelope that gives the appearance of being a traditional windowed envelope in which the send address shows through from the address vehicle page inside, but actually has the address printed on an adhered patch that shows through the window, keeping the data inside more protected and allowing production processes to be more efficient, and the patch or envelope has a serialized identifier that ensures the address printed on the patch and seen in the window corresponds with the document on the inside. 1. A postal authority-compliant mailing envelope comprising:i) the mailing envelope having a cutout window; andii) an opaque address window patch printed with address information associated with one or more documents, wherein the widow patch is adhered inside the mailing envelope over the window before being printed with the address information.2. The postal authority-compliant mailing envelope according to claim 1 , further comprising a barcode on the window patch to uniquely identify the envelope.3. The postal authority-compliant mailing envelope according to claim 2 , wherein the postal authority-compliant mail piece is further configured to allow for matching the window patch barcode with a unique identifier on the document.4. The postal authority-compliant mailing envelope according to claim 3 , further comprising a process that ensures that the address information on the document is printed on the window patch.5. The postal authority-compliant mailing envelope according to claim 4 , further comprising a process that ensures that the address information printed on the window patch can be verified any time after being produced without opening the envelope.6. The postal authority-compliant mailing envelope according to claim 5 , further comprising a process that ensures the verification without opening the envelope occurs by matching the associated unique ID that is printed at the same time as ...

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Номер записи: 63
18-02-2021 дата публикации

GREETING CARD HAVING INTEGRATED MEMENTO

Номер: US20210046778A1
Автор: Golovata Ganna
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A greeting card has a removable memento. The greeting card is one or more panels having a cutline extending entirely through the thickness of the greeting card. The portion of the card having a periphery defined by the continuous cutline acts as a. The greeting card may also have a coextensive second layer formed from paper, poster board, cardboard, a wooden panel, a photograph and the like. The greeting card may also be have two equally sized wooden panels attached to the same side of a second layer capable of forming a bendable hinge or joint between the two panels, allowing the two wooden panels to be rotated about the hinge 180° or 360°. 1. A greeting card having an integrated memento comprising:a first panel having a continuous cutline defining a removable memento and defining an opening in the first panel when the memento is removed;a second panel;a sheet of flexible material extending over both the first and second panels and forming a folding hinge between the first and second panels; and,an image on the flexible sheet coextensive with the memento and viewable when the memento is removed;wherein the entire sheet of flexible material is adhered to the first and second panel except at the location of the image; and,wherein the removable memento has one or more through holes, through which a ribbon may be inserted.2. The greeting card of further comprising an image on the flexible sheet coextensive with the memento and viewable when the memento is removed.3. The greeting card of wherein the sheet of flexible material is perforated along a line coextensive with the cutline defining the memento such that the image may be removed.4. The greeting card of wherein the first panel and second panel are coextensive and the sheet of flexible sheet is between the first and second panel when the greeting card is in a folded position.5. The greeting card of wherein the memento is rectangular and configured to function as a mailable postcard.6. The greeting card of wherein ...

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Номер записи: 64
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Christmas Tree Greeting Card

Номер: US20170043607A1
Автор: Seadler Toby
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The greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional greeting card with a three-dimensional object, such as a faux Christmas tree, which is capable of movement and audio playback. 1. A greeting card comprising:a greeting card body;a three-dimensional mobile object the form of a Christmas tree having a main branch and one or more minor branches extending outward therefrom;a motor module contained within a cavity in the greeting card body, the motor module attached to the three-dimensional mobile object;a switch which controls activation of the motor module;wherein activation of the motor module causes movement of the three-dimensional mobile object.2. The greeting card of further comprising a sound module claim 1 , the sound module contained within the cavity in the greeting card body and operative to store and playback at least one audio file.3. The greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the switch controls activation of the sound module.4. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional mobile object is attached to a front surface of the greeting card.5. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the switch is a push button switch.6. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein when activated claim 1 , the motor module causes the three-dimensional mobile object to move in a lateral back-and-forth direction.7. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional mobile object contains one or more embellishments thereon.8. A greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body having one or more cavities contained therein;a faux Christmas tree attached to one panel of the multi-panel greeting card body;a motor module contained within the one or more cavities of the multi-panel greeting card body, the motor module connected to the faux Christmas tree and operative to effect movement thereof;a switch contained within the multi-panel greeting card body which controls activation of the motor module.9. The greeting card of ...

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Номер записи: 65
14-02-2019 дата публикации

Separable or opening portions for printable sheet material

Номер: US20190047315A1
Автор: Charles E. Emmott, Gary G. Emmott
Принадлежит: Individual

A printable sheet material includes a panel having an integral separable portion and a starting mechanism formed on the separable portion. At least two tearable lines are formed in the panel permitting the separable portion to be at least partially separated from a remaining portion of the panel by tearing in either of opposite directions. Each tearable line includes a plurality of open “V” channeling cuts spaced along the line, each of the channeling cuts formed by a pair of converging cuts having a wider spaced end and a narrower spaced end. The channeling cuts are oriented with the wider spaced ends facing toward the starting mechanism and the narrower spaced ends pointed in a tearing direction extending away from the starting mechanism. The channeling cuts of the two lines share one of the converging cuts.

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Номер записи: 66
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Personalized electronic greeting card

Номер: US20150052788A1
Автор: Juetten Eric M.
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One embodiment of the present invention describes a deformable greeting card comprising a thin foldable substrate in the shape and form of a greeting card amenable to folding along predetermined fold lines, the thin substrate with embedded integrated electronic components and electrical contacts, the electrical contacts in electrical communication with integrated electronic components and routed to one edge of the thin substrate, and termination of the electrical contacts compatible with insertion into computer USB ports when the greeting card is folded along the predetermined fold lines. 1. A deformable greeting card comprising:a thin foldable substrate in the shape and form of a greeting card amenable to folding along predetermined fold lines;said thin substrate with embedded integrated electronic components and electrical contacts;said electrical contacts in electrical communication with integrated electronic components and routed to one edge of the thin substrate; andtermination of said electrical contacts compatible with insertion into computer USB ports when the greeting card is folded along said predetermined fold lines.2. The device of wherein the foldable nature along the predetermined fold lines of the greeting card is reversible.3. The device of wherein the integrated electronic components and the electrical contacts are embedded within the substrate. This application claims the benefit of United States Provisional Patent Application No. 61/959,384 filed Aug. 22, 2013, which hereby is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference thereto.The present invention is directed generally to electronic greeting cards, and more particularly to an electronic greeting card which can store personalized audio, video, or data information via the ability to directly interface the greeting card into standard computer USB ports.For many years paper greeting cards containing text sentiment and associated artwork have been widely used for celebratory occasions such as ...

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Номер записи: 67
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Greeting Insert System

Номер: US20150052789A1
Автор: Lein Susan Elisabeth
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A greeting insert system that permits the self-selection of specific greetings to commemorate special occasions. The system enables the mixing and matching of various card jackets with distinct and separate greeting inserts to offer a wide variety of options for finished greeting cards. Alternatively, a greeting insert system may be utilized with commercially available blank card jackets of the end users choice. 1. A greeting insert system comprising (i) a plurality of greeting inserts , and (ii) a plurality of fasteners , wherein the greeting inserts include indicia or fanciful art and wherein each greeting insert is capable of being removably affixed internal to a card jacket by each fastener to form a customized greeting card.2. The greeting insert system of claim 1 , wherein the card jacket is a commercially available card jacket having an internal portion that is blank.3. The greeting insert system of claim 1 , wherein the greeting insert is affixed about a fold of the card jacket.4. An article comprising claim 1 ,(a) card jacket that is sectioned by a fold, wherein the fold permits the card jacket to rotate about the fold to create an internal section of the card jacket, and(b) at least one greeting insert removably affixed in the internal section of the card jacket proximate to the fold, wherein the greeting insert includes indicia or fanciful art.5. The article of claim 4 , wherein the greeting insert has a fold and the fold of the greeting insert is removably affixed about the fold of the card jacket by a fastener.6. The article of claim 4 , wherein the indicia includes graphics claim 4 , poems claim 4 , text claim 4 , markings or combinations thereof.7. The article of claim 4 , wherein fanciful art includes pictures claim 4 , water color art claim 4 , artwork claim 4 , graphic designs claim 4 , or combinations thereof.8. The article of claim 4 , wherein the card jacket or the greeting insert are made from materials selected from paper claim 4 , recycled ...

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Номер записи: 68
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Letter Envelope

Номер: US20200047950A1
Автор: Sam J. Dentino
Принадлежит: American Litho Inc

The present invention solves the disadvantages of the prior art. One embodiment of the present invention provides a new and improved envelope assembly that saves at least one piece of paper per mail and could potentially saves millions of pieces of paper over time. The present invention, in one of its embodiments also provides a new and improved envelope assembly which enables the user to quickly access terms and conditions of a promotional invitation which are often important or required by law. The parts of the envelope assembly can be relatively inexpensive to manufacture and mass produce, and easy to assemble. The envelope assembly is useful as a conventional envelope for letters, invitations or the like, or as a mailer for commercial invites for applications.

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Номер записи: 69
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Scrapbook cards

Номер: US20150059218A1
Автор: Daniels Colleen
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A series of decorative adhesive greeting cards to commemorate special occasions in scrapbooks is provided. The greeting cards are printed in full color and may feature a peel-and-stick removable adhesive backing, and may be customized with print writing, handwriting, photographs, a memorable document, and other common scrapbooking articles. The cards are specially created and designed with removable embellishments, using such processes as perforations and die cutting. The various embellishments may provide a three dimensional texture or raised element, or may comprise flat printed words and images. A set of prepared decorations, such as paper frames, removable titles, numbers, clip art, and the like may be mixed and matched to create an infinite variety of scrapbook items that may be placed within a scrapbook. 1. A system of decorative greeting cards for use in scrapbooks comprising a printed message , a decorative background , a decorative border , and a plurality of clip art items; said printed message , said decorative background , said decorative border , said plurality of clip art items all being applied with peel-and-stick backing.2. A method of using the system of decorative greeting cards for use in scrapbooks of comprising arranging and affixing any of the group of said printed message claim 1 , said decorative background claim 1 , said decorative border claim 1 , or any of said plurality of clip art items on one or more scrapbook pages; and arranging and applying any of the group of handwriting claim 1 , print writing claim 1 , photographs claim 1 , or memorable documents to said scrapbook page in conjunction therewith.3. The system of decorative greeting cards for use in scrapbooks of wherein said plurality of clip art items comprises a plurality of large clip art items and a plurality of small clip art items.4. A method of using the system of decorative greeting cards for use in scrapbooks of comprising arranging and affixing any of the group of said ...

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Номер записи: 70
21-02-2019 дата публикации

RECORDABLE GREETING CARD WITH USER-DEFINABLE TOUCH ZONES

Номер: US20190054755A1
Автор: CALDWELL DANIELLE M., GARBOS JENNIFER R., Pedersen Nicholas, RICHMOND TYLER JAMES, SHIELDS CHRISTOPHER JASON
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A greeting card and associated techniques for storing audio tracks corresponding to definable touch zones of the greeting card is provided. In one aspect, the greeting card includes a body for securing a photograph thereon. A sensor array can be disposed within the body of the greeting card to detect touch gestures through the secured photograph, among other things. The greeting card can include a microprocessor that enables touch zones to be defined via the sensor array, such that a touch zone can correspond to various objects depicted on the card or a photograph secured thereon. Among other things, the greeting card can include a microphone for recording an audio track corresponding to each generated touch zone, a speaker for playing back an audio track corresponding to a selected touch zone, and a memory for storing touch zones and/or associated audio tracks. 1. A greeting card having user-definable touch zones , the greeting card comprising:a body having at least a first layer that is at least partially affixed to a second layer; and a sensor array having a plurality of sensors operable to detect touch gestures through at least the first layer,', 'a microprocessor coupled to the sensor array and configured to generate a touch zone based on a determination that a detected touch gesture encircles a set of sensors of the plurality of sensors, wherein the generated touch zone corresponds to the encircled set of sensors, and', 'a microphone coupled to the microprocessor and operable to receive, based on the generation of the touch zone, an associated audio track for storage in a memory., 'an audible greeting assembly at least partially disposed within the body between the first layer and the second layer, the audible greeting assembly including2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first layer includes a first outer face and a first inner face claim 1 , at least a portion of the second layer includes a second outer face and a second inner ...

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Номер записи: 71
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ELECTRONICALLY PRESENTING DATA ITEMS ON A CARD

Номер: US20180056700A1
Автор: Mizban Zohreh, Yousefi Abazar, Yousefi Mostafa
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A system and method for presenting data items on a card comprising a media device, a radio frequency transceiver, a memory unit and a processor. The media device is configured to render at least one type of media content items. The device is disposed on the card. The radio frequency transceiver receives a data item from at least one user terminal. The memory unit stores a set of program modules. The set of program modules comprises an input module, an output module, and an optimizer module. The input module, is configured to receive the data item from the radio frequency transceiver. The optimizer module is configured to convert the data item into a first media content item, the first media content item being in a format capable to be rendered by the media device. The output module renders the first media content item on the media device. 1. A system for electronically presenting data items on a card , the system comprising:a media device capable of rendering media content items, wherein the media device is disposed on the card;a radio frequency transceiver configured to receive a data item from at least one user terminal;a memory unit to store a set of program modules; an input module, executed by the processor, configured to receive the data item from the radio frequency transceiver;', 'an optimizer module, executed by the processor, configured to convert the data item into a first media content item, the first media content item being in a format capable to be rendered by the media device; and', 'an output module, executed by the processor, configured to render the first media content item on the media device., 'a processor to execute the set of program modules, wherein the set of program modules comprises2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the media device is at least one of a Liquid Crystal Display screen claim 1 , a Light Emitting Diode based display screen claim 1 , an E-ink based display screen claim 1 , an audio speaker claim 1 , a haptic output device claim ...

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Номер записи: 72
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Motorized Gift Card Holders

Номер: US20170057273A1
Автор: Begin Anthony, MAYER David, Shlonsky Lynne
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The present disclosure and related inventions are directed to various types of motorized gift card holders. Each gift card holder embodiment creates added entertainment value to the act of presenting a recipient with a gift card. In some embodiments, the gift card holder is in the form of a greeting card having a motor therein to which a gift card or gift card sleeve is attached. 1. A gift card holder comprising:a greeting card body having at least one sealed pocket therein;a motor module contained within the at least one sealed pocket;a gift card sleeve operative to have a gift card removably inserted therein, the gift card sleeve attached to the motor through an opening in at least one panel of the multi-panel greeting card;a switch operative to activate the motor module;wherein opening the greeting card causes the switch to activate the motor module, thereby causing movement of the gift card sleeve; andwherein the gift card sleeve contains a pair of googly eyes attached thereto which move with the gift card sleeve.2. The gift card holder of further comprising a sound module operative to cause playback of at least one audio file.3. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the gift card sleeve is contained on an inside surface of the multi-panel greeting card.4. The gift card holder of claim 3 , wherein the gift card sleeve is visible through an opening in a cover panel of the multi-panel greeting card.5. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the gift card sleeve contains four closed sides and one open side into which a gift card may be inserted and removed.6. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the gift card holder is made of a transparent material.7. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of a gift card inserted into the gift card holder can be seen through the gift card holder.8. The gift card holder of further comprising a gift card removably inserted into the gift card sleeve.9. A gift card holder comprising:a greeting card ...

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Номер записи: 73
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Motorized Pop-Up Greeting Card

Номер: US20160068003A1
Автор: BOGDANSKI Sharon, Deckerd Annie, TALBOT John
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The present invention is directed to a greeting card which combines a pop-up element with audio and motor movement. The greeting card contains two different sized pop-up panels which are spaced apart and parallel to one another. Two die cut shapes serve as mobile objects which spin or rotate upon opening the greeting card. The size and placement of the pop-up panels and the mobile objects create a three-dimensional scene. A slide trigger initiates audio playback and motor movement of the mobile objects upon opening the greeting card. 1. A greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body;at least one cavity contained within the multi-panel greeting card body;a motor module contained in the at least one cavity, the motor module operative to cause rotating movement of at least one mobile object attached thereto;a pop-up structure comprising a first pop-up panel and a second pop-up panel which is parallel to, spaced apart from and partially attached to the first pop-up panel, the first pop-up panel being taller than the second pop-up panel;the at least one mobile object being located behind the first pop-up panel;wherein opening the greeting card activates the motor module, thereby causing rotational movement of the at least one mobile object.2. The greeting card of further comprising a sound module operative to store and playback at least one audio file.3. The greeting card of claim 2 , wherein opening the greeting card activates the sound module causing playback of the at least one audio file.4. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the at least one mobile object is a die cut shape.5. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein there are two mobile objects attached to the motor.6. The greeting card of claim 5 , wherein both of the two mobile objects are powered by the same motor module.7. A greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body;at least one pop-up panel attached the multi-panel greeting card body, the at least one pop-up panel operative to ...

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Номер записи: 74
29-05-2014 дата публикации

Form for Duplex Card

Номер: US20140145424A1
Автор: David Yost
Принадлежит: InfoSeal LLC

A form with information card includes a document sheet with an interior border defining a first cavity, a carrier with an interior border defining a second cavity, and a planar card affixed to the carrier. The carrier is permanently affixed to the document and overlaps the document first cavity. The card resides within the first cavity such that both a top and bottom surface of the card are exposed to receive print from a printer while the card resides in the form. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.

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Номер записи: 75
09-03-2017 дата публикации

DOCUMENT PROVIDED WITH A DEVICE FOR SECURING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION MENTIONED IN THE DOCUMENT AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A DEVICE

Номер: US20170066275A1
Автор: KOVACEVITCH Michel
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a document () which is provided with a device for securing confidential information mentioned in the document, the latter comprising: 114-. (canceled)1512. A document () provided with a device for securing confidential information () mentioned in the document , the latter comprising:{'b': '8', 'a window () cut into said document,'}{'b': 11', '12', '81', '83', '8, 'at least two areas of structural weakness (, ) located adjacent to two edges (, ) of the window (),'}{'b': 16', '18', '1', '2', '16', '8, 'an information support element formed by at least a first label () secured to one face () of the document () such that the confidential information () printed on said label () is located in the window (),'}{'b': 3', '2', '8', '11', '12', '8', '19', '16', '2', '8', '16', '19', '3', '8', '1', '20', '1', '18', '16', '2', '19', '8', '3', '20', '18', '16', '2', '3', '5', '50', '52', '9', '10', '80', '83', '8', '80', '82', '11', '12, 'an element for masking () the confidential information (), with dimensions at least equal to those of the window (), permanently secured to the areas of structural weakness (, ) and removably mounted at the window (), characterized in that a second label () component of the information support element, adapted to protect the first label () and to enable the confidential information () to be read in the window () through the two labels (, ) when the masking element () is removed, is arranged in the window () of the document (), from the face () of the document () opposite to that () provided with the first label () on which the confidential information () is printed, the dimensions of the second label () being smaller than those of the window (), and in that the masking element () is also located on the face () of the document opposite that () provided with the first label () on which the confidential information () is printed, said masking element () further having dimensions such that it is permanently secured, by all ...

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Номер записи: 76
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Greeting Cards with Suspended Motion

Номер: US20170066276A1
Автор: SAPP Dave, Shlonsky Lynne
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The present invention is directed to various embodiments of a greeting card having at least one motor attached to a mechanism which causes movement to a mobile object and one or more attachments suspended from the mobile object. The mobile object may be a circular disc, a string or a swing structure. Each mobile object contains one or more attachments either attached directly thereto or suspended therefrom via a string or line. The motor may effect various movements in the mobile object such as circular motion, back-and-forth motion or bouncing or vibrating motion. 1. A greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body attached to a foam frame structure;a swing structure suspended from a rod contained within the foam frame structure;wherein the swing structure is operative to move in a swinging motion.2. The greeting card of further comprising a motor which is attached to the rod claim 1 , the motor operative to cause movement of the swing structure.3. The greeting card of claim 2 , wherein opening the greeting card activates the motor thereby effecting movement of the swing structure.4. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the multi-panel greeting card body is arranged in a z-fold arrangement.5. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein at least one panel of the multi-panel greeting card body is attached to at least one surface of the foam frame structure.6. The greeting card of further comprising a sound module located within the foam frame structure claim 1 , the sound module having at least one audio file saved thereon.7. The greeting card of further comprising a switch which controls activation of the sound module upon opening the greeting card.8. The greeting card of claim 7 , wherein opening the greeting card causes playback of the at least one audio file through a speaker.9. A greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body;a frame structure having an opening therein;a swing suspended from a horizontal rod attached to the frame structure; ...

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Номер записи: 77
09-03-2017 дата публикации

GREETING CARD

Номер: US20170066277A1
Автор: Cecchi Michael, Cecchi Paige, Miele Lauren
Принадлежит:

A greeting card, the greeting card comprising: a left side; a fold abutting the left side; a right side abutting the fold; an attachment means located on the left side or right side; a smoking related product configured to removably attach to the attachment means. A greeting card, the greeting card comprising: an outer greeting card, the outer greeting card comprising: a left side; a fold abutting the left side; a right side abutting the fold; a greeting card insert configured to generally fit inside the outer greeting card, the greeting card insert comprising: an attachment means, the attachment means configured to hold a smoking related product. A greeting card insert, the greeting card insert comprising: a generally rectangular card stock; an attachment means located on the generally rectangular card stock, the attachment means configured to hold a smoking related product. 1. A greeting card , the greeting card comprising:a left side;a fold abutting the left side;a right side abutting the fold;an attachment means located on the left side or right side; anda smoking related product configured to removably attach to the attachment means.2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the smoking related product is selected from the group consisting of a tobacco cigarette claim 1 , hand rolled cigarette claim 1 , marijuana cigarette claim 1 , matches claim 1 , container of tobacco claim 1 , and a container of marijuana.3. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the attachment means is a loop.4. The greeting card of claim 3 , wherein the loop an elastic loop.5. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the attachment means is a tacky surface.6. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the attachment means is a plurality of loops.7. The greeting card of claim 1 , further comprising a match striking surface located on the left side or right side.8. A greeting card claim 1 , the greeting card comprising: a left side;', 'a fold abutting the left side;', 'a right side abutting the ...

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Номер записи: 78
27-02-2020 дата публикации

ARTICLE CONFIGURED TO REPRODUCE A PREDETERMINED IMAGE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID ARTICLE

Номер: US20200066187A1
Автор: Anzà Pierfrancesco
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an article (C) configured for reproducing a predetermined image with three-dimensional effect. Said article (C) comprising a succession of sheets () and said succession of sheets () comprising at least a first sheet () having a first surface (A) on which a first part () of said predetermined image is shown, and a second surface (B), opposite to said first surface (A), as well as a second sheet () having a first surface (A), on which a second part () of said predetermined image is shown, and a second surface (B), opposite to said first surface (A), where said second part () of said predetermined image comprising a first portion (A) showing a first image reproducing said first part () of said predetermined image in shadow, and a second portion (B) showing a second image, different from said first image. Said first sheet () has at least one opening or portion of transparent material () having predetermined dimensions, and said article (C) is configured in such a way that, when in use, said second sheet () is parallel or substantially parallel to said first sheet () and is aligned to said first sheet () along an axis (A), said axis (A) being perpendicular to said first sheet () and to said second sheet (), said first surface (A) of said second sheet () is at a predetermined first distance from the second surface (B) of said first sheet (), said at least one opening or portion of transparent material () is arranged with respect to the first surface (A) of said second sheet () in such a way that said second portion (B) of said second part () is visible from the outside and the projection along said axis (A) of said first part () of said predetermined image shown on the first surface (A) of said first sheet () falls on the first surface (A) of said second sheet () substantially in correspondence of said first portion (A) of said second part (). The present invention relates also to a method for producing said article. 1. Article for ...

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Номер записи: 79
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Popup Displays For Financial Transaction Cards

Номер: US20140150307A1
Автор: Ehrlich Nathan D.
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Foldable financial transaction card displays that include at least one popup member, methods of making such displays, and methods of promoting such displays. Some of the displays include folding members that are unitary with the popup members. 1. A foldable financial transaction card display comprising:a folding member configured to fold about a fold line between an open position and a closed position;a first popup member unitary with at least a portion of the folding member and configured to transition between a collapsed position when the folding member is in the closed position and an extended position when the folding member is in the open position; anda financial transaction card removably coupled to the first popup member.2. The foldable financial transaction card display of claim 1 , where the first popup member has an open region claim 1 , and the foldable financial transaction card further comprises:a second popup member unitary with at least a portion of the folding member, the second popup member configured to transition between a collapsed position when the folding member is in a closed position and an extended position when the folding member is in the open position, the second popup member extending through the open region of the first popup member when the folding member is in the open position.3. The foldable financial transaction card display of claim 2 , where the financial transaction card is removably coupled to the first popup member such that when the first popup member is in its respective extended position and the second popup member is in its respective extended position claim 2 , a pre-determined portion of the financial transaction card is in a specific position relative to a pre-determined portion of the second popup member.4. The foldable financial transaction card display of claim 2 , where the financial transaction card is removably coupled to the first popup member such that when the second popup member extends through the open region ...

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Номер записи: 80
05-06-2014 дата публикации

GREETING CARD WITH SUBSEQUENT AUDIO AFTER CLOSING

Номер: US20140150308A1
Автор: LIEN TIMOTHY J., WATKINS JOHN B., WERTANEN ROBERT D.
Принадлежит: HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATED

A greeting card having an audio message and playback device delivers a first sound recording upon opening of the greeting card and a second sound recording upon closing of the greeting card. The delivery of each sound recording may be delayed by a timing component within the audio message and playback device. Additionally, the delivery of each sound recording may be played simultaneously or in queue. Sound recordings may also be recorded by a user using a recording component that is in addition to the audio message and playback device. The audio message and playback device may also include an additional trial mode component that allows the user to test a recorded message before purchasing the greeting card and place the greeting card into a use mode that allows the user to permanently record the message. 1. An audio greeting card comprising:a card body having a plurality of panels, wherein one of the panels is a frontmost panel and one of the panels is a rearmost panel, wherein the greeting card is in a closed position when the frontmost panel and the rearmost panel are generally parallel, and wherein the greeting card is in an open position when the frontmost panel and the rearmost panel are not generally parallel;an audio message playback device coupled with the card body, the device having a memory component with a first audio message stored therein, a speaker for playing the first audio message upon closing of the card, and a power source; anda card status detector, wherein the card status detector detects the closing of the card and wherein the first audio message is played after closing of the card.2. The audio greeting card of claim 1 , further comprising:a timing component that delays playing the first audio message a pre-determined amount of time after closing of the card.3. The audio greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the closing of the card is determined based on a pre-determined amount of detected light falling below a threshold level.4. The audio ...

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Номер записи: 81
15-03-2018 дата публикации

System and Method of Preparing and Sending Greeting Cards

Номер: US20180072013A1
Автор: Bullock David Michael, Taitt Wayne Rashan
Принадлежит:

The invention includes a system for assembling greeting cards using online computer software and a printer. Personalized, affordable greeting cards can be sent using the greeting card system of the invention. The greeting card may be made with slits inside, in order to place an insert, which has personalized content selected online and printed by a user's printer and then separated and placed into each slit. Users can buy greeting cards with slits and greeting card inserts in bulk with the online system of the present invention. 1. A system and method of preparing and sending greetings cards as described above and illustrated in the FIGURE. The present invention relates to a system and method of preparing and sending greetings cards.A greeting card is an illustrated piece of card or high quality paper featuring an expression of friendship or other sentiment. Although greeting cards are usually given on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent to convey thanks or express other feelings. Greeting cards, usually packaged with an envelope, come in a variety of styles. There are both mass-produced as well as handmade versions that are distributed by hundreds of companies, large and small.Greeting cards become expensive, time-consuming and tedious to obtain by going out to a store, which includes travel expenses, time spent sorting through the various displays and then buying the cards for each occasion.As can be seen, there is a need for an improved system and method for sending greetings card.The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best de-fined by the appended claims.The present invention includes a system for assembling greeting cards using online ...

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Номер записи: 82
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Themed Gift Card and Gift Card Holder Combinations

Номер: US20180072086A1
Автор: MAYER David, Nelson Gary
Принадлежит:

Various themed gift card and gift card holder combinations are disclosed. Some embodiments are contained inside a box along with novelty gift items that are themed or otherwise related to the type of gift card contained therein. Other embodiments contain various three-dimensional pop-up structures and other paper engineered constructs that are shaped, decorated and otherwise themed to match an accompanying gift card. And in yet other embodiments, the gift card holders are directed to specific holidays or special occasions with appropriate gift cards included. Each embodiment may include electronic features, such as audio and light. The packaging of gift card and gift card holder combinations is also disclosed. 1. A gift card and gift card holder combination comprising:a gift card holder;a branded gift card;a micro-gift;wherein the gift card holder and micro-gift contain a logo or other indicia owned by or representative of the establishment at which the branded gift card may be redeemed.2. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the micro-gift is selected from the following list: necklace claim 1 , plush toy claim 1 , towel claim 1 , key chain claim 1 , pin claim 1 , sleep mask claim 1 , coffee cup sleeve claim 1 , bottle opener claim 1 , and figurine.3. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the establishment is a retail store claim 1 , an online store claim 1 , a restaurant claim 1 , or a service provider.4. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the gift card holder and micro-gift are themed to match the branded gift card.5. The gift card and gift card holder combination of claim 1 , wherein the gift card holder and micro-gift contain a secondary theme selected from the list of: wedding claim 1 , birthday claim 1 , baby claim 1 , and holiday.6. The gift card and gift card holder combination of wherein the gift card holder is a box.7. The gift card and gift card holder ...

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Номер записи: 83
05-03-2020 дата публикации

POP-UP GIFT CARD WITH REMOVABLE POP-UP DISPLAY STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200070562A1
Автор: Karpiel Jozef, Latorre Armendariz Emilio, Nejad Dariush S., Rose Robin S., Wise John P.
Принадлежит:

A pop-up gift card includes a card that is foldable along a fold line between closed and opened positions. The card includes a separable perforated section extending over both sides of the fold line. An erectable pop-up display structure comprising a plurality of intersecting slice-form elements is mounted on the perforated section of the card. When the card is closed, the pop-up display structure is in a flattened state, and when the card is opened, the pop-up display structure is in an erected 3-D state. The pop-up display structure can be removed from the card by separating the perforated section from the rest of the card. A support element can be affixed to the perforated section for maintaining the pop-up display structure in the 3-D state when the pop-up display structure is removed from the card. 1. A pop-up card , comprising:a card foldable along a fold line between closed and opened positions, said card including a separable perforated section extending over both sides of the fold line;an erectable pop-up display structure comprising a plurality of intersecting slice-form elements mounted on the perforated section of the card such that when the card is closed, the pop-up display structure is in a flattened state, and when the card is opened, the pop-up display structure is in an erected 3-D state, and wherein the pop-up display structure can be removed from the card by separating the perforated section from the rest of the card; anda support element affixable to the perforated section for maintaining the pop-up display structure in the 3-D state when the pop-up display structure is removed from the card.2. The pop-up card of claim 1 , wherein the pop-up card is a gift card.3. The pop-up card of claim 1 , wherein the support element is initially removably bonded to an outside surface of said pop-up card.4. The pop-up card of claim 1 , wherein the support element comprises a rigid disk.5. The pop-up card of claim 1 , wherein the support element comprises card ...

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Номер записи: 84
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Combination Greeting Card

Номер: US20210078351A1
Автор: Lazar Chanie
Принадлежит: Notocard LLC c/o Neiman & Mairanz P.C.

The present invention discloses a greeting card having at least two surfaces and at least three edges, the greeting card comprising an intrinsically valuable base material comprising titanium or a titanium alloy and one or more gemstones embedded on one or more of the surfaces or edges; wherein the greeting card has a thickness of between about 1.0 mm and about 1.5 mm, a first dimension between about 70 mm and about 90 mm, and a second dimension between about 50 mm and about 60 mm; and further wherein the greeting card depicts one or more of a letter, number, symbol, artistic design, image, or message. 1. A greeting card comprising an intrinsically valuable base material and one or more embellishments.2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the base material comprises titanium claim 1 , a titanium alloy claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , brass claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , iron claim 1 , inconel claim 1 , manganese claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , steel claim 1 , tungsten claim 1 , vanadium claim 1 , silver claim 1 , gold claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , foils of the foregoing claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the greeting card has one or more precious or semi-precious gemstones embedded in the base material in a pre-determined pattern or location.4. The greeting card of claim 3 , wherein the pre-determined pattern comprises all or part of a written message or design.5. The greeting card of claim 3 , wherein one or more gemstones comprise natural claim 3 , lab grown claim 3 , synthetic claim 3 , white claim 3 , colored claim 3 , or treated diamonds.6. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein at least one edge of the greeting card has a protruding tab that is continuous with and part of the same base material.7. The greeting card of claim 3 , wherein one or more portions of one or more edges is embedded with a gemstone or plurality of gemstones.8. A greeting card comprising an intrinsically valuable base material one or more precious or ...

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Номер записи: 85
05-03-2020 дата публикации

POP-UP DISPLAY STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200074887A1
Автор: Aoun Jonathon, Jiao Xinzhi, Karpiel Jozef, Monhani Mansi, Nejad Dariush S., Rose Robin S.
Принадлежит:

A pop-up card includes an erectable pop-up display structure that can be easily removed from the card to be displayed. The pop-up card is foldable between closed and opened positions. The card includes a slot therein for holding the pop-up display structure. The pop-up display structure comprises a plurality of intersecting slice-form elements mounted on a foldable base. At least a portion of the foldable base is removably inserted in the slot such that when the card is closed, the foldable base is folded and the pop-up display structure is in a flattened state. When the card is opened, the foldable base is unfolded and the pop-up display structure is in an erected 3-D state. The pop-up display structure can be slid out of the slot in the card and displayed when desired. 1. A pop-up card kit , comprising:a pop-up card comprising (a) a card foldable along a crease line between closed and opened positions, said card including a slot therein and (b) an erectable pop-up display structure comprising a plurality of intersecting slice-form elements mounted on a foldable base, wherein at least a portion of the foldable base is removably inserted in the slot such that when the card closed, the foldable base is folded and the pop-up display structure is in a flattened state, and wherein when the card is opened, the foldable base is unfolded and the pop-up display structure is in an erected 3-D state; anda pedestal for supporting the pop-up display structure in the 3-D state when the pop-up display structure is removed from the card, said pedestal including a slot configured and arranged to receive at least a portion of the base such that the base is maintained in the unfolded position.2. The pop-up card kit of claim 1 , wherein the foldable base is foldable along a crease line claim 1 , and wherein when the erectable pop-up display structure is in place in the slot of the card claim 1 , the crease line of the card coincides with the crease line of the foldable base.3. The pop ...

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Номер записи: 86
22-03-2018 дата публикации

SECURE PACKS FOR TRANSACTION CARDS

Номер: US20180079248A1
Автор: Bartles Deborah, Pascua Shelle B., Tomczyk John
Принадлежит:

A secure packaging system for a stored value card. The secure packaging system including a front panel and a back panel sealed via a non-rewettable polymer to the front panel at a non-rewettable sealing section, the sealing section arranged continuously around at least a periphery of the stored value card, wherein the sealing section cannot be reactivated or unsealed with heat to access the contents therein. 1. A secure packaging system for a stored value card , the secure packaging system comprising:a front panel; anda back panel sealed via a non-rewettable polymer to the front panel at a non-rewettable sealing section, the sealing section arranged around at least a periphery of the stored value card, wherein the sealing section cannot be re-activated or unsealed with heat to access the contents therein.2. The secure packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the assembly includes structure defining a tear strip positioned adjacent an edge of the sealed front and back panels claim 1 , wherein the tear strip is configured to be irreversibly torn to access the stored value card.3. The secure packaging system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and back panels are formed of or incorporate a non-rewettable polymer claim 1 , the non-rewettable polymer being selected from at least one material of APET claim 1 , PETG claim 1 , and polycarbonate4. The secure packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the front and back panels are formed entirely of APET claim 1 , PETG claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. The secure packaging system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the front and back panels comprise paper and a non-rewettable polymer laminated to an inner facing surface of the paper of each panel claim 1 , wherein the non-rewettable polymer is selected from at least one of APET claim 1 , PETG claim 1 , and polycarbonate.6. The secure packaging system of claim 5 , wherein an orientation of a grain of the paper of the front panel is of an ...

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Номер записи: 87
23-03-2017 дата публикации

CARD THAT STANDS PERPENDICULAR TO A HORIZONTAL SURFACE

Номер: US20170084206A1
Автор: Stusser Daniel Irwin
Принадлежит:

The present invention is a card that stands perpendicular to a horizontal surface. The card is made up of a single piece of material on which graphic images and letters have been printed and which has been specially shaped and pre-creased to enable a recipient to fold the base part of it so that the display part will rise up perpendicular to or at a raked angle from the horizontal surface on which it is placed. The single piece of material has no removed portions within an external outer edge of the material, capable of forming open apertures; The business/greeting/advertising display card stands upright to a horizontal surface within a line of sight of a viewer. Optionally the straight bottom may have an arcuate surface, capable of making the novelty card oscillate when manually pushed in a rocking side to side motion. 1. A three dimensional business/greeting card/advertising display card comprising:a sheet of semi-rigid, flexible material having an upper main display panel and a lower base panel;a pre-creased line separating said upper main display panel and said lower base panel;slits formed in said lower base panel to allow a fold in said pre-creased line to form legs supporting said upper main display panel in an upright position; andsaid sheet of semi-rigid, flexible material having no removed portions within an external outer edge of said material capable of forming open apertures;whereby said business/greeting card stands upright to a horizontal surface within a line of sight of a viewer.2. The card of in which said semi-rigid claim 1 , flexible material is cardstock paper.3. The card of in which the semi-rigid claim 1 , flexible material is selected from the group consisting of paper card stock made of wood fibers claim 1 , natural and man made fibers claim 1 , metal plate claim 1 , metal sheet claim 1 , metal foil claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyurethane or other printable plastic sheet claim 1 , and composite sheets comprising ...

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Номер записи: 88
25-03-2021 дата публикации

GREETING CARD WITH GIFT CARD SHIELD AND REVEAL

Номер: US20210086543A1
Автор: Salatandre Edgar Davin
Принадлежит:

A gift card carrier for use with a greeting card and a greeting card for carrying a gift card is provided. The gift card carrier and the greeting card comprise a base panel comprising a front surface and a back surface, where the front surface has a holding area that is sized and dimensioned to receive the entire gift card therein. They also include a retaining member secured to the front surface for releasably securing the gift card in the holding area, and a metal shield secured to the front surface or the back surface of the base panel, where the metal shield sized to cover, and positioned to correspond with, the holding area. 1. A gift card carrier for use with a greeting card , the gift card carrier comprising:a base panel comprising a front surface and a back surface, the front surface having a holding area that is sized and dimensioned to receive the entire gift card therein;a retaining member secured to the front surface for releasably securing the gift card in the holding area; anda metal shield secured to the front surface or the back surface of the base panel, the metal shield sized to cover, and positioned to correspond with, the holding area.2. The gift card carrier of claim 1 , wherein the metal shield is made of aluminum claim 1 , an alloy nickel claim 1 , or copper.3. The gift card carrier of claim 1 , wherein the retaining member is a cover panel secured to the base panel claim 1 , the cover panel and the base panel collectively forming a double panel with a slot therebetween claim 1 , the slot being positioned to cover the holding area and dimensioned to receive and hold the entire gift card therein.4. The gift card carrier of claim 3 , wherein the cover panel includes a removable pane claim 3 , the pane being dimensioned and sized to correspond with the slot.5. The gift card carrier of claim 4 , wherein the pane is frangibly attached to the cover panel by a perforated boundary.6. The gift card carrier of claim 5 , wherein the base panel and the ...

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Номер записи: 89
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Multi-purpose absorbent card

Номер: US20190084336A1
Автор: Carla Scholz
Принадлежит: Soak It Up

The technology disclosed herein relates to a card having a liquid absorptive sponge cloth forming a first panel and a second panel. A fold line is defined between the first panel and the second panel. A printed communication is on a first surface of the first panel. The sponge cloth is semi-rigid when substantially dry and is non-rigid upon saturation with liquid water. The sponge cloth has a maximum tensile strength of at least 2.66 lbs./in when wet.

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Номер записи: 90
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus That Is Convertible Between A Social Expression And A Decorative Item

Номер: US20170087917A1
Автор: Kenney Genevieve N., WILSON Nicole
Принадлежит:

An apparatus that is convertible between a social expression, such as a wedding invitation, and a decorative item, such as a votive candle holder. As a social expression, the apparatus is a flat, metal sheet which includes information pertaining to a social event that can be placed in an envelope and mailed to a recipient. Once the recipient receives the social expressions piece and the information regarding the social event is conveyed, the recipient can convert the social expression into a decorative item by folding along one or more folding lines. By converting the social expression into a decorative item, the apparatus has a greatly extended life. 1. An apparatus that is convertible between a flat , mailable social expressions piece and a folded , three-dimensional decorative item , comprising:a first panel separated from a second panel by a first folding line;a third panel separated from the second panel by a first cut-out;a fourth panel is separated from the third panel by a second folding line, and is separated from the first panel by a third folding line;information pertaining to a social event is located on one or more of the first, second, and/or third panel; andwherein the apparatus is formed from sheet metal;wherein the first folding line and the second folding line are not co-axial such that, when the first, second and third folding lines are folded by an end user, the second side of the first panel forms a platform for placing a candle thereon; andwherein the entire social expression is present in the decorative item after folding along the folding lines is complete and the apparatus is in the folded state.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information is etched into the sheet metal.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information is printed onto the sheet metal.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information is punched through into the sheet metal.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first claim 1 , second or ...

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Номер записи: 91
19-03-2020 дата публикации

GREETING CARD HAVING AUDIO RECORDING CAPABILITIES WITH TRIAL MODE FEATURE

Номер: US20200086673A1
Автор: KNIPP RANDY S., LIEN TIMOTHY J., WATKINS JOHN B.
Принадлежит:

A greeting card having an audio message recording and playback device permits recording of personalized audio messages to be played upon opening of the greeting card. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, which would be applicable when the card is displayed in a store, a potential purchaser may experience the functionality of the card by recording their own test message. The test message is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the card may be switched to after purchase by the giver of the greeting card, a user recorded message may be played back repeatedly upon subsequent openings of the card. The user recorded message may be followed by a prerecorded recording, such as a song. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions for recording a message, may also be included for activation in the trial mode. 1. An audio greeting card comprising:a card body having first, second and third panels connected together; andan audio device for audio message recording and playback coupled with the card body, the audio device having a microphone, a speaker, a battery, a switch for transitioning the audio device between a trial mode and a use mode, and a record button, wherein, while the record button is engaged, a recording session is initiated where a user may record a user recorded message, and wherein the recording session is ceased upon disengagement of the record button,wherein, when the audio device is in the trial mode, the user recorded message is automatically played back a first time upon cessation of the recording session and is prohibited from being played back a second time.2. The audio greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the user recorded message is permitted to be played back a second time when the audio device is in the use mode.3. The audio greeting card of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 92
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Greeting Card Having Compressed Object Therein and Method of Selectively Controlling Deformation Thereof

Номер: US20190092079A1
Автор: BASSETT LAINIE, LACY ORLANDA, WALBERG KARI
Принадлежит:

A greeting card having a transparent and flexible pouch enclosing a deformable object is disclosed. The transparent and flexible pouch is vacuum sealed with the deformable object inside, such that the deformable object compresses. A transparent insert may be placed inside of the transparent and flexible pouch, in order to minimize disfiguration of the deformable object during the compression process. 1. A greeting card having a gift item of a temporarily reduced size , the greeting card comprising:a greeting card body having at least a front panel and a rear panel;a transparent and flexible pouch coupled to the card body, wherein the transparent and flexible pouch is sealed under vacuum-pressure;a plush item received in the transparent and flexible pouch and in a compressed state from the vacuum-pressure, the plush having a front surface and a rear surface; anda transparent insert received in the transparent and flexible pouch, wherein the transparent insert is more rigid than the transparent and flexible pouch;wherein the transparent insert comprises a front surface and a back surface, wherein the front surface of the plush item is pressed up against the back surface of the transparent insert by the vacuum-pressure, and wherein the transparent insert minimizes deformation of the front surface of the plush item adjacent the insert during the vacuum process.2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the front panel includes an aperture through which the plush item is visible when the greeting card is in a closed position.3. The greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the shape of the aperture corresponds to the shape of the plush item.4. The greeting card of further comprising a message printed on the greeting card claim 1 , wherein the plush item is related to the message.5. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the transparent and flexible pouch is coupled to a rear panel of the card body.6. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the transparent and flexible pouch is ...

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Номер записи: 93
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Bottle Carrier Topper and Gift Card Holder

Номер: US20210101400A1
Автор: LARSON Seth
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A combined gift card holder and bottle carrier topper includes a main panel having two oblong elements separated by an elongate channel and a gift card sleeve attached to the main panel. The main panel is inserted onto a bottle carrier by placing a portion of the bottle carrier into the channel. The gift card sleeve is then located outside the bottle carrier and a portion of the bottle carrier topper is located inside the bottle carrier. 1. A gift card holder comprising:a main panel having an open channel at a lower end thereof;a gift card sleeve operative to have a gift card inserted therein and removed therefrom, the gift card sleeve attached to the main panel;wherein the main panel is operative to be inserted over a portion of a bottle carrier.2. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the gift card sleeve has an open edge where a gift card may be inserted into and removed therefrom.3. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the main panel contains a greeting printed thereon.4. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the gift card sleeve contains a greeting printed thereon.5. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein when the gift card holder is inserted over a portion of a bottle carrier claim 1 , the main panel extends above the bottle carrier.6. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein when the gift card holder is inserted over a portion of the bottle carrier claim 1 , a portion of the bottle carrier is located between the main panel and the gift card sleeve.7. A gift card holder and bottle carrier topper comprising:a topper comprising a main panel having two rectangular or oblong elements separated by an open channel;a gift card holder attached to the topper, the gift card holder comprising an open edged gift card sleeve;wherein the topper is operative to be removably inserted onto a bottle carrier.8. The gift card holder and bottle carrier topper of claim 7 , wherein when the topper is inserted onto a bottle carrier claim 7 , a portion of the bottle ...

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Номер записи: 94
03-07-2014 дата публикации

IN-LINE GIFT CARD PERSONALIZATION AND PACKAGING PROCESS

Номер: US20140182768A1
Автор: Peters Jeffrey L., Potvin Roger
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A machine that processes gift cards in an in-line process where the gift cards travel along a generally straight transport path from a card feed mechanism to a delivery end where the cards and carrier combinations are discharged. During the in-line processing, a magnetic stripe, integrated circuit chip or RFID tag on the gift cards can be encoded with account information, a serial number or other information. In addition, the cards are transported to a print mechanism that personalizes the cards with a bar code, account information, serial number or other information. After printing, the cards are transported to a gluing system which applies adhesive to one side of the cards. The cards are then transported to a feeding mechanism that feeds and applies a carrier to one or more cards. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of processing gift cards , comprising:feeding individual gift cards one at a time from a card feed mechanism into a processing machine, each gift card including a magnetic stripe, an integrated circuit chip, or an RFID tag;using the processing machine to apply information that is not specific to or associated with an individual on the magnetic stripe, integrated circuit chip or RFID tag of each gift card fed into the processing machine,after the application of the information, using the processing machine to print information on a back surface of each gift card, the printed information is not specific to or associated with an individual and corresponds to the information applied on the magnetic stripe, integrated circuit chip or RFID tag, andafter printing the information, using the processing machine to affix each gift card to a respective carrier that is suitable for point-of-purchase display with the back surface facing the carrier,wherein the application of the information, the printing of the information, and the affixing are performed in an in-line process along a straight, continuous mechanical transport path of the gift cards through the processing ...

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Номер записи: 95
12-04-2018 дата публикации

ARTICLE WITH REMOVABLE THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT

Номер: US20180102070A1
Автор: Yeh Lawrence
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A greeting card may include multiple panels with at least one object positioned between the panels. The object(s) may include multiple individual members arranged in a lattice configuration. At least one flap may connect the object(s) to at least one of the panels, where the flap(s) may be separable from the object(s) at a weakened portion such that the object(s) are removable from the panel(s). 1. A greeting card comprising:a plurality of panels;at least one object positioned between the plurality of panels, the at least one object including a plurality of individual members arranged in a lattice configuration; andat least one flap connecting the at least one object to at least one of the panels, the at least one flap being separable from the at least one object at a weakened portion such that the at least one object is removable from the at least one panel.2. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flap is secured to one of the panels.3. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flap is secured to the at least one panel using adhesive.4. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels includes a first outer panel claim 1 , a second outer panel connected to the first outer panel claim 1 , a first inner panel connected to an inner surface of the first outer panel claim 1 , and a second inner panel connected to an inner surface of the second outer panel.5. The greeting card of claim 4 , wherein a portion of the at least one flap is positioned between the first inner panel and the first outer panel.6. The greeting card of claim 5 , wherein the weakened portion is positioned such that a portion of the at least one flap remains between the first inner panel and the first outer panel following removal of the at least one object from the plurality of panels.7. The greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flap includes a first flap separable from the at least one object at a first weakened portion and a second flap ...

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Номер записи: 96
12-04-2018 дата публикации

ARTICLE WITH REMOVABLE THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT

Номер: US20180102071A1
Автор: Yeh Lawrence
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A method of assembling a greeting card may include assembling multiple individual members in a lattice configuration so as to define at least one object. The object(s) may be positioned between multiple panels. The objects may be removably connected to at least one of the panels with at least one flap being separable from the object(s) at a weakened portion such that the object(s) can be removed from the panel(s). 1. A method of assembling a greeting card comprising:assembling a plurality of individual members in a lattice configuration so as to define at least one object;positioning the at least one object between a plurality panels; andremovably connecting the at least one object to at least one of the panels with at least one flap separable from the at least one object at a weakened portion such that the at least one object can be removed from the at least one panel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning the at least one object includes orienting the at least one flap such that the at least one flap is arranged in parallel relation to one or more of the plurality of panels.3. The method of further including securing the at least one flap to at least one of the panels.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein securing the at least one flap includes securing the at least one flap using an adhesive.5. The method of further including connecting a first inner panel to an inner surface of a first outer panel claim 1 , and connecting a second inner panel to an inner surface of a second outer panel.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein connecting the at least one object to the plurality of panels includes positioning a portion of the at least one flap between the first inner panel and the first outer panel.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein connecting the at least one object to the at least one panel includes positioning the at least one flap such that a portion of the at least one flap remains between the first inner panel and the first outer panel following removal of ...

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Номер записи: 97
04-04-2019 дата публикации

GREETING CARD SYSTEM

Номер: US20190100050A1
Автор: Hagihara Nanae
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A greeting card that can display images three-dimensionally can be stored in an envelope and be easily sent by mail, wherein the receiving person receives the greeting card and may enjoy three-dimensional image card easily. 1. A system for displaying a three-dimensional image in a greeting card , comprising:a base plate having a first section and a second section connected therebetween by a first fold lying coextensive with a first line segment of a first line;a display support having a first surface joined to a second surface and connected therebetween by a second fold, said second fold lying coextensive with a second line segment of a second line segment, said second line being substantially parallel to said first line;one or more transparent plates hingedly connected to said first surface along a line segment connecting said first section to said second surface, said first surface of said display support defining at least one transparent window adjacent each said one or more transparent plates.2. A system for displaying a three-dimensional image in a greeting card , comprising:a base plate having a first section and a second section connected therebetween by a first fold lying coextensive with a first line segment of a first line; anda transparent plate hingedly connected to the second section along a line segment of a second line.3. A system for displaying a three-dimensional image in a greeting card , comprising;a base plate having a first section and a second section connected therebetween by a first fold lying coextensive with a first line segment of a first line; andsupport means, for a display, hingedly attached to the first section; anda transparent plate connected to said support means, said support means defining a first transparent window and second transparent window, adjacent said transparent plate, lying in a plane perpendicular thereto.4. A system for displaying a three-dimensional image in a greeting card , comprising:a base plate having a first ...

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Номер записи: 98
02-06-2022 дата публикации

Sheet with feeding perforation

Номер: US20220169062A1
Автор: Jay Sato
Принадлежит: CCL Label Inc

A printable sheet assembly and method provide for feeding cardstock sheets through a printer. The printable sheet assembly may include a first fold region. The first fold region comprises a robust perforated line disposed horizontally across the sheet assembly. The printable sheet assembly may include a second fold region. The second fold region may comprise a second robust perforated line disposed horizontally across the sheet assembly. The sheet assembly may include a product such as a name tag, business card, label, or card formed into the sheet assembly and configured to be processed through a printer device to receive indicia thereon.

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Номер записи: 99
28-04-2016 дата публикации

Greeting Cards with Suspended Motion

Номер: US20160114613A1
Автор: BOGDANSKI Sharon, Forrester Nicole, Mao Charlotte, Marsh Allison, SAPP Dave, Shlonsky Lynne, TALBOT John
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The present invention is directed to various embodiments of a greeting card having at least one motor attached to a mechanism which causes movement to a mobile object and one or more attachments suspended from the mobile object. The mobile object may be a circular disc, a string or a swing structure. Each mobile object contains one or more attachments either attached directly thereto or suspended therefrom via a string or line. The motor may effect various movements in the mobile object such as circular motion, back-and-forth motion or bouncing or vibrating motion. 1. A motion greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body;a mobile structure comprising a foldable portion and a circular disc having one or more attachments suspended therefrom;a motor operative to cause movement of the circular disc when activated;wherein the mobile structure moves from a first position wherein it is folded within a closed greeting card and a second position wherein it is unfolded within an open greeting card; andwherein opening the greeting card activates the motor causing the circular disc and suspended attachments to move in a circular motion.2. The motion greeting card of claim 1 , further comprising a sound module operative to store and replay at least one audio file through a speaker.3. The motion greeting card of claim 2 , wherein opening the greeting card also causes playback of the at least one audio file stored on the sound module.4. The motion greeting card of further comprising a slide switch which activates the motor module when the greeting card is opened.5. The motion greeting card of claim 1 , wherein the motor is located within a cavity in the foldable portion of the mobile structure.6. A motion greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body attached to a foam frame structure;a swing structure suspended from a rod contained within the foam frame structure;wherein the swing structure is operative to move in a swinging motion.7. The motion greeting ...

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Номер записи: 100