Folded Patents (Class 40/672)
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Patent number: 9293277Abstract: The disclosed concept pertains to systems and methods to control the passing or entering of a circuit breaker into a cell. The concept relates to employing a RFID-actuated circuit breaker coding interlock. The interlock includes a circuit breaker having a RFID tag that stores information relating to the circuit breaker and a cell structured to receive the circuit breaker. The cell includes a blocking mechanism moveable between a blocking condition which prevents insertion of the circuit breaker into the cell and a non-blocking condition which permits insertion of the circuit breaker into the cell, and an RFID reader module structured to wirelessly receive the information from the RFID tag and determine whether to move the blocking mechanism from the blocking condition to the non-blocking condition based on the information.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Richard Blaine Frye, Zachary Ryan Jenkins, Anthony Thomas Ricciuti
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Patent number: 8943724Abstract: A holder for receiving and holding a gift card includes hang tag panels that project upward from an upper margin of the main body of the holder, one or more of the hang tag panels being attached to and supporting a gift card backer panel for temporarily holding a gift card removably attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Gift Card Impressions, LLCInventors: Brett R. Glass, Nicole E. Glass
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Patent number: 8898944Abstract: I provide a hang tag, preferably used for a saleable item such as clothing, that is convertible into a storage container. The storage container can then be used to store the purchased item. In a method of use, a user can remove the hang tag from a recently purchased saleable item of clothing, and, through a series of folds and interlocking of panels, create the storage containers in which the user could place the item.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventor: Joyce Michel
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Patent number: 8793912Abstract: A greeting card display system features a greeting card with a card first panel and a card second panel pivotally attached. A first crease divides a card front surface from a card back surface and a card first inside surface from a card second inside surface. The system features a protective sleeve with a sleeve first panel and a sleeve second panel. The protective sleeve features a sleeve cavity with a single sleeve opening adapted for insertion of the greeting card. The sleeve first panel is pivotally located on the sleeve second panel via a sleeve first outside crease that divides the front surface from the back surface and a sleeve first inside crease that divides the first inside surface from the second inside surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Julie Gunther
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Patent number: 8707600Abstract: A marketing sign is constructed of a sheet material and includes at least one break-away section coupled to a main section by at least one score. The main section includes a free portion, a base portion and connecting portion. The free portion includes a price piece and a balloon piece coupled to the price piece at a fold. The base portion is configured to couple with a product display structure after the main section is detached from the break-away section at the at least one score. The connecting bend line couples the free portion to the base portion and has a first end located a space distance from a right side edge of the sheet material.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventor: Daniel G. Engelby
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Patent number: 8683724Abstract: A tag for attachment to a circuit breaker is formed from a sheet of plastic material having first and second notches, one or more catches corresponding to one or more apertures, an electronic security device and a plurality of parallel grooves extending between the edges to form a plurality of sections. The tag is assembled by folding the sheet of plastic material so that the end sections overlap and the apertures fixedly receive the catches to secure the tag in a closed position. The notches in the first and second top sections form an opening, which is adapted for receiving the circuit breaker switch.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Jake Strassburger, Alex Tetiyevsky
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Publication number: 20140059906Abstract: An extended content label with a narrow overlaminate having a substrate, a leaflet and an overlaminate strip. The leaflet is adhered to a section of the upper surface of the substrate and has several overlying panels, longitudinally-extended accordion-type folds alternating along a top and bottom of each panel, and a perpendicular fold oriented normal to the longitudinal direction. The leaflet is a single sheet that is folded into a leaflet without the use of glue. The overlaminate strip is laminated across the entire longitudinal direction of the leaflet and laminated to another section of the upper surface of said substrate to form an extended content label. The height of the overlaminate strip is narrower than the leaflet so that all of the accordion-type folds extend beyond the overlaminate strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Stephen W. DeLise, JR.
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Patent number: 8613155Abstract: A greeting card display system has a greeting card with a card first panel and a card second panel pivotally attached. A first crease divides a card front surface from a card back surface and a card first inside surface from a card second inside surface. The system has a protective sleeve with a sleeve first panel and a sleeve second panel. The protective sleeve has a sleeve cavity with a single sleeve opening adapted for insertion of the greeting card. The sleeve first panel is pivotally located on the sleeve second panel via a sleeve first outside crease that divides the front surface from the back surface and a sleeve first inside crease that divides the first inside surface from the second inside surface. The system has a display unit adapted to receive the protective sleeve on a display unit front surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Inventor: Julie Gunther
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Publication number: 20130232838Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a single-use beverage container assembly having a beverage container which includes an inner surface defining a chamber capable of receiving a liquid, an opening configured to provide access to the chamber and an outer surface comprising a receiving cavity. In certain embodiments, the beverage container further includes an informational attachment including promotional information. The receiving cavity can be configured to receive the informational attachment such that the informational attachment can be stowed in the receiving cavity. The beverage container assembly can also be configured to permit the informational attachment to be at least partially removed from the receiving cavity such that the informational attachment can be separated from the beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: John P. Regas
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Patent number: 8458940Abstract: A garment tag is provided that includes a band having a first opening for attaching to a first fastener of a garment and a second opening for attaching to a second fastener of the garment, the band having a first display portion that displays printed information regarding the garment at a fold in the garment when the garment is in a folded state. The first and second fasteners may be buttons and the first and second openings may be slots. The first display portion may be defined by two creases in the band, the creases being spaced apart by the approximate width of the garment fold. The band may also be pre-folded at the creases.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: PVH Corp.Inventors: Tyrone Dupree Davidson, Youngju Kim Hampton
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Patent number: 8455073Abstract: A label sheet construction including a liner sheet and a facestock sheet releasably adhered to the liner sheet. A plurality of labels and fold lines are die cut in the facestock sheet but not the liner sheet. The fold lines extend between the labels. After the sheet construction has been passed through a printer or copier and the desired indicia printed on the labels, the construction (an upper portion thereof) is bent back along one of the fold lines. This separates a(n) (upper) portion of the label from the underlying liner sheet. The user then easily grasps the upper portion and peels the label off of the liner sheet without tearing the label. When the label has a burst design, it is preferable to have a pair of fold lines for folding the liner sheet away from a portion of the label. The burst design preferably has alternating long and short points.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Jerry G. Hodsdon, Jennifer Lynn Dean
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Patent number: 8455074Abstract: Forms containing a removable hang tag are disclosed. An example form includes a substrate including a first line of weakness defining a central area and a perimeter area. The form includes a second line of weakness in the central area to divide the central area into a first side and a second side. The form includes a third line of weakness formed in the perimeter area to define a sleeve area. The form includes a fourth line of weakness formed in the sleeve area to divide the sleeve area into a first sleeve layer and a second sleeve layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Moore Wallace North America, IncInventor: David R. Emmert
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Patent number: 8424232Abstract: I provide a hang tag, preferably used for a saleable item such as clothing, that is convertible into a storage container. The storage container can then be used to store the purchased item. In a method of use, a user can remove the hang tag from a recently purchased saleable item of clothing, and, through a series of folds and interlocking of panels, create the storage containers in which the user could place the item.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Joyce Michel
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Publication number: 20130074388Abstract: A holder for receiving and holding a gift card includes hang tag panels that project upward from an upper margin of the main body of the holder, one or more of the hang tag panels being attached to and supporting a gift card backer panel for temporarily holding a gift card removably attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Gift Card Impressions, LLCInventors: Brett R. Glass, Nicole E. Glass
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Patent number: 8383222Abstract: A self-laminating assembly for providing information, such as emergency medical or contact information, or a temporary identification card, for general purposes. Medical data or contact information is entered on a card which is predisposed within the assembly. The card can then be covered with a transparent plastic sheet and folded in half, along a perforation in its center to permanently seal the card within the transparent plastic enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Xertrex International, Inc.Inventor: Dennis W. Cunningham
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Publication number: 20130008068Abstract: A tag for attachment to a circuit breaker is formed from a sheet of plastic material having first and second notches, one or more catches corresponding to one or more apertures, an electronic security device and a plurality of parallel grooves extending between the edges to form a plurality of sections. The tag is assembled by folding the sheet of plastic material so that the end sections overlap and the apertures fixedly receive the catches to secure the tag in a closed position. The notches in the first and second top sections form an opening, which is adapted for receiving the circuit breaker switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Jake Strassburger, Alex Tetiyevsky
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Patent number: 8341862Abstract: A greeting card display system featuring a sleeve, wherein at least the bottom edge is sealed and either the first or second side edge is sealed; a slot disposed in the top edge adapted to accommodate insertion of a greeting card between the front and back surface; an inside crease disposed in the front surface of the sleeve, the inside crease divides the front surface into a first inside surface and a second inside surface, the sleeve can move between an open position wherein first inside surface does not contact the second inside surface and a closed position wherein the first inside surface contacts the second inside surface; and a spine crease disposed in the back surface of the sleeve formed by moving the sleeve from the open position to the closed position, the spine crease divides the back surface into a first outside surface and a second outside surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventor: Julie Gunther
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Publication number: 20120090210Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a single-use beverage container assembly having a beverage container which includes an inner surface defining a chamber capable of receiving a liquid, an opening configured to provide access to the chamber and an outer surface comprising a receiving cavity. In certain embodiments, the beverage container further includes an informational attachment including promotional information. The receiving cavity can be configured to receive the informational attachment such that the informational attachment can be stowed in the receiving cavity. The beverage container assembly can also be configured to permit the informational attachment to be at least partially removed from the receiving cavity such that the informational attachment can be separated from the beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: John P. Regas
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Patent number: 8153222Abstract: A self-laminating jewelry tag has a clear flap which folds over a printable side of a label so that the clear flap and adhesive on the clear flap substantially cover and adhere to the label printable side, thereby laminating the printable side so as to protect printing on the printable side from wear, cleaning or other processes that tend to render the printing illegible.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Inventor: Sean A. Plummer
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Patent number: 8042837Abstract: A bound component including a cover having an outer perimeter, a plurality of pages, and a binding mechanism binding the cover and the plurality of pages together, wherein the binding mechanism includes a plurality of coils. The bound component further includes a sell tag including at least one opening, the at least one opening receiving at least one coil of the binding mechanism therethrough, wherein the sell tag includes a flap which is folded about part of the outer perimeter of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventors: Edward P. Busam, Lisa K. Brooks
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Publication number: 20110232144Abstract: A marketing sign is constructed of a sheet material. The sheet material includes a free portion, a base portion and a connecting portion that couples the base portion to the free portion. The base portion includes an engaging piece and a support piece. The engaging piece is coupled to the support piece at a base bend line and configured to engage with a portion of a product display structure having a price holder. The connecting portion is defined between a first connecting bend line spaced apart from a second connecting bend line by a first distance. The first connecting bend line is adjacent the support piece of the base portion and the second connecting bend line is adjacent the free portion. The first distance substantially corresponds with a top edge thickness of the price holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicants: TARGET BRANDS, INC., XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel G. Engelby, Christopher H. Kaye, Hans F. Case
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Patent number: 8011126Abstract: A price-and-information tag includes front and rear surfaces both having product and price information. The tag includes a pre-fold line and a perforated line dividing the sheet into spaced-apart first and second sections. When bi-folded, the first section fits into an upwardly-open pocket of an extruded tag holder, with the second section in front of the tag holder and hiding the first section. Further, the second section can be torn off along the perforated line to reveal the information on the first section with minimal labor. A picture on the tag allows a non-reading installer to place the tag. Methods related to same are also shown, including double folding the elongated sheet and then using the first section to engage a tag holder with only the information on the second section being visible, the second section being later torn off to reveal the information on the first section.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Grandville Printing CompanyInventors: Chris E. Nunez, Dennis M. Kucharczyk
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Publication number: 20110198453Abstract: Collapsible and disposable containers and stands, and blanks for forming such containers and stands, for holding and supporting toothbrushes, the blank being formable into either a flattened structure that can be expanded into the holder or into the expanded holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Donald J. Volk
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Patent number: 7971711Abstract: A folded and sealed cigarette coupon is inserted typically between the outermost face of a cigarette packet and its transparent overwrap. The coupon is fashioned from a flat blank divided by crease lines into a set of panels and extended at either end to create a corresponding set of flaps. The panels are quarto folded to form a substantially rectangular main body of the coupon with the flaps combining to form a grippable closure tab along one edge of the body, which can be torn off to open the coupon. The flaps making up the tab are equal in number to the folded panels, so that the thickness of the coupon remains uniform from edge to edge in both length and breadth.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: G.D S.p.A.Inventors: Michele Squarzoni, Nicola Peratello, Roberto Polloni, Stefano Negrini
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Publication number: 20110023342Abstract: A garment tag is provided that includes a band having a first opening for attaching to a first fastener of a garment and a second opening for attaching to a second fastener of the garment, the band having a first display portion that displays printed information regarding the garment at a fold in the garment when the garment is in a folded state. The first and second fasteners may be buttons and the first and second openings may be slots. The first display portion may be defined by two creases in the band, the creases being spaced apart by the approximate width of the garment fold. The band may also be pre-folded at the creases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Phillips-Van Heusen CorporationInventors: Tyrone Dupree DAVIDSON, Youngju Kim Hampton
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Publication number: 20110029009Abstract: An identification system and method that enables third parties, such as uniformed police officers, to identify another authorized firearms bearer, in order reduce risk of misidentification of intent that might otherwise lead to an unfortunate accidental injury during an incident response. The system includes an identification tag that is selectively affixable to a firearm in a position visible to third parties. The identification tag is selectively affixed in a stored position that preferably is furled so that it does not interfere with firearms storage or usage. The tag is deployable in an extended position to increase potential recognition to third parties. The tag desirably may also be wearable by the firearms bearer, such as a wrist band, head band or sash.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventor: Richard Dietl
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Patent number: 7854818Abstract: A jewelry tag has a label with a printable side and an adhesive side. An elongated shank extends from the label and is adapted to attach the label to a jewelry article. A substantially clear flap also extends from the label and is configured to laminate at least a portion of the label.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2005Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventor: Sean A. Plummer
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Publication number: 20100313454Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved label and method of manufacturing a label that is of the type that can be folded onto itself over an object to be labeled. The improved label is configured to avoid wrinkles and exposed adhesive portions during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Alton Clayton Smith, JR., Larry Allen Cook
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Patent number: 7836622Abstract: A foldable tag including multiple fold segments and an expandable loop conjoined to one of the multiple fold segments is disclosed. In illustrated embodiments the foldable tag includes multiple fold segments to form a bi-fold tag or alternatively a tri-fold tag. As disclosed the expandable loop is formed along a portion of an elastomeric sheet that is conjoined with a portion of the foldable tag.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.Inventors: Justin C. King, Jeffrey D. Tschetter, Robert B. Ludlow, Colin M. O'Donnell
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Patent number: 7824752Abstract: A label product in web form has alternating, oppositely indented creases in the liner of the product to produce a fan-folded stack having alternating, reversely folded plies. Each crease is substantially, if not entirely, perforation-free to maximize the strength of the liner at the fold lines. The product is preferably produced on a narrow web press in a creasing station that includes a stack of rolls wherein a first die roll is on the bottom of the stack, a second die roll is on the top of the stack, and a pair of base rolls are located in the middle of the stack between the die rolls. A blade on each die roll cooperates with a cushion on the corresponding base roll to produce a crease during every other rotation of the die roll, each of the base rolls having a smaller circumference than its corresponding die roll.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Express Card and Label Co., Inc.Inventor: John W. George
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Patent number: 7794809Abstract: A jewelry tag substrate comprises a liner, an adhesive and a clear face stock. The clear face stock has a print side and an adhesive side. The liner is disposed proximate said adhesive side so as to support the face stock. An adhesive is disposed between the liner and the face stock. The liner and the adhesive are adapted so that when portions of the face stock are separated from the liner, the adhesive adheres to the adhesive side. Labels and corresponding shanks are defined by the face stock so that the shanks extend from the labels. A top coat is applied to the print side so that the shanks are substantially clear.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: Sean A. Plummer
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Publication number: 20100223823Abstract: A device (1) for labelling an item (5), the device (1) including a first portion (15), and second portion (10, the second portion (10) being attached to the first portion (15), where the first portion (15) and the second portion (10) are moveable to a folded position, such that at least a portion of the item (5) is enclosed between the first portion (15) and the second portion (10), in the folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Bedrobe Pty Ltd.Inventor: David John Gordon
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Patent number: 7685751Abstract: Generally speaking, this is a card positioning device which maintains a card such as a greeting card or a postcard in a standing position. The card experiences a destabilizing moment. The card positioning device has a moment resisting section to resist the destabilizing moment and maintain the card in a standing position. The moment resisting section connects to the origin end of the longitudinal fold of the card and extends along the card edges from the origin to reinforce the card edges. The moment resisting section has a foot which has a heel and toe to resist the destabilizing moment. An ornament such as a flag, character or emblem can be attached to the base of the moment resisting section. The ornament, moment resisting section and card, may be inserted into an envelope and mailed to a recipient.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventor: Keith Knoernschild
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Patent number: 7673406Abstract: Hanging laminar label having a main portion of essentially rectangular sheet of a width H and with a longitudinal central appendage, which is essentially rectangular and of a narrower width h, wherein the appendage is attached to the main portion by a connection neck that has a central portion of a constant width z and the distal end of the appendage has a wider section with a portion of a constant width Z, the sum of the widths of the main portion and the appendage H+h being equal to the sum of the widths of the connection neck and the wider section of the appendage z+Z.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Giro GH, S.A.Inventor: Ezequiel Giro Amigo
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Publication number: 20100018099Abstract: A method and system which promote consumer loyalty and simplify specific product recognition. A label or product detachment designed with the option of a quick release, non-drying, adhesive backing facilitating repeated consumer use. Adaptable to the large variety of consumer product lines and their extreme size variations, it is sized for convenience and adapted to bear and convey specific product information in a clear and concise manner on several levels of human recognition. This detachment has flexible design options such as, but not limited to, the ability to be transparent or opaque, have colored or non colored indicia or surfaces, single or multiple layer attributes along with the ability to take on simple or novel shapes. Considerations taken in regards to the many sectors of our consumer populations, those that are illiterate, foreign speaking, disabled, allergic, medically restricted, the young and old alike, resulted in a universal solution to obtain product loyalty and recognition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Julie Karen Lang, Heather Gayle Lang, Paul James Lang
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Publication number: 20090307951Abstract: An extended content label article is generally provided. The article includes a back panel, a front panel having portions thereof releasably and reversibly united with the back panel, and an expandable plowfold interposed between non-united portions of the back panel and the front panel, and accessible upon release of a resealable portion of the portions of the front panel from the back panel. The front panel generally comprises a coupon, and advantageously includes a lamina united with the coupon. The expandable plowfold generally comprises a unitary sheet characterized by opposing surfaces, and a plurality of panels delimited by spaced apart creases. The plurality of panels includes a first end panel and a second end panel, a segment of the first end panel releasably attached to the back panel so as to be interiorly adjacent a portion of portions of the front panel releasably and reversibly united with the back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Lee R. Lund
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Patent number: 7587849Abstract: The shape of a marketing display insert allows it to be used in different price label fixtures. The shape of the marketing display insert is defined by a base portion that is wider than it is tall, a support portion that extends from the base portion, and a flag portion that extends from the support portion and is cantilevered over and separated from the base portion. For shelf-type display structures, cantilevering a flag above a base portion allows the marketing display insert to be inserted into the top of a price label fixture. For peg hook-type display structures, the space between the base portion and the flag portion allows the base portion to be inserted into a price label fixture from the side. In addition, a score between the flag portion and the support portion allows the flag portion to be bent out of plane from the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Holly A. Robbins, Natalie K. Wozniak, Rohland W. Wiltfang
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Publication number: 20090188143Abstract: The present invention relates to a label (1) comprising at least one formable cup in the form of at least one cup sheet (2), and to a drinking system (100) comprising a container (102) with a label comprising at least one cup sheet (2). The label (1) comprises at least one cup sheet (2), each cup sheet (2) having an outer edge (12), a first surface, and a second surface (58), wherein the at least one cup sheet (2) is detachable from the label (1) and formable such that the at least one cup sheet (2) can be formed into at least one cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Mogens Riis, Jorgen Hansen
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Publication number: 20080250689Abstract: A hangtag is provided wherein the hangtag material has viable seeds embedded therein or attached thereto so that, when the hangtag is planted, the seeds can grow to produce plants and preferably flowers. Also provided are methods of making and planting the hangtag.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Stacey Cohen
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Publication number: 20080236002Abstract: A disposable shippable display apparatus for use in displaying products, samples, premiums, messages or the like comprises an inner sleeve containing products, samples, or the like, slidably located within an outer sleeve and configurable between a closed or an open position. After shipping the display apparatus to its end destination in the closed position the display is easily and quickly user deployed by moving the inner sleeve to the open position, where multiple catches and supports lock the inner sleeve in an immediately useable display configuration. The products and samples are now in full view for consumption by patrons and customers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Alexander Virvo
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Publication number: 20080175692Abstract: A bound component including a cover having an outer perimeter, a plurality of pages, and a binding mechanism binding the cover and the plurality of pages together, wherein the binding mechanism includes a plurality of coils. The bound component further includes a sell tag including at least one opening, the at least one opening receiving at least one coil of the binding mechanism therethrough, wherein the sell tag includes a flap which is folded about part of the outer perimeter of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATIONInventors: Edward P. Busam, Lisa K. Brooks
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Patent number: 7284347Abstract: A transparent divider to be used at checkout conveyors for separating one customers order from the next customers order. The divider is an elongate bar which has an open bottom for ease of stacking or sliding along a checkout rail. A slot is formed in the side walls of the divider into which a sheet of printed advertisement can be folded and slid. The advertisement is visible, preferably on all side walls of the divider. The divider is available in a number of different shapes and can be made as a single piece or as an inner divider with a transparent cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Retail Media GroupInventors: Claudio Rodrigues, Brad Wolff, Jill Rodrigues
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Patent number: 7257916Abstract: Methods and apparatus for displaying plush items are disclosed. A display apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a column and a strap extending between the top end of the column and the bottom end of the column. The column and the strap cooperate to define an aperture. The aperture may be dimensioned to received a plush item (e.g., a pillow).Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Quixote Design, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Hall, Timothy A. Hall
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Patent number: 7047678Abstract: Methods and apparatus for displaying plush items are disclosed. A display apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a column and a strap extending between the top end of the column and the bottom end of the column. The column and the strap cooperate to define an aperture. The aperture may be dimensioned to received a plush item (e.g., a pillow).Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Quixote, Design, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Hall, Timothy A. Hall
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Patent number: 7024810Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a retail display accessory is provided for assisting a consumer in color coordinating a first article of clothing (e.g., a tie) with a second article of clothing (e.g., a shirt). The accessory is in the form of an article having a front section and an opposing rear section with a slot being formed therebetween for receiving the first article of clothing. The front section has a first indicia section identifying a predominant color of the first article of clothing which is received in the slot and a second indicia section that identifies colors for the second article of clothing that are complementary to the color of the first article of clothing and produce a color coordinated outfit.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Peacock Apparel Group, Inc.Inventor: Cin Kim
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Patent number: 6881290Abstract: The printed web of paper, from which label booklets are formed, is provided in a punching unit with punch cuts, which form at least one row of punched areas and non-punched areas, wherein the punched areas remain joined to the non-punched areas respectively along a line running in the transverse direction of the web of paper. In the folding unit each punched area is deflected out of the plane of the web of paper by a blast of compressed air, is folded over contrary to the running direction by means of a pressure roller and pressed onto the associated non-punched area. In the laminating unit a transparent web of plastic provided with a self-adhesive coating on its underside is laminated over the folded web of paper and pressed so that a multilayered web is formed, which on its underside lies on a support web, which is provided with an anti-adhesive coating on its side facing the web of paper.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Schreiner GmbH Co. KBInventors: Robert Unglert, Peter Seidl, Gunter Krebs
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Patent number: 6851556Abstract: The invention discloses a display holder for securely holding and display a valuable collectible card comprising two panels connected along with a common hinge line or coupled together. The panel has a recessed portion having a suitable card-matchable dimension and a depth for receiving the card to be held, whereas a latchable extending member mounted on the panel is securely matched with a latching mechanism mounted within the cap recess of a holding cap to securely hold the card within the panels.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Inventors: Dominic M. Valdez, Yolanda Valdez, Chihsiang Huon, Mei Li Huon
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Patent number: 6829851Abstract: A label display system includes a foldable label base to display labels, such as regulatory and/or certification marking labels, for an electronic and/or portable computing device. The foldable label base moves between a first position and a second position, where the labels are viewable in the first position, and where at least some of the labels are concealed from view in the second position. The foldable label base includes a first side to display labels and a second side to display labels.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P.Inventors: Glen A Oross, Memphis Zhihong Yin, Neal D Buchanan, Robert P Bliven
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Publication number: 20040216340Abstract: A cap cover made of a folded fiberboard material adhesively held together in a configuration to fit over an existing bottle cap. The cap cover is formed of a die cut pattern which is folded to provide a peripheral band surrounding a vertically extending edge of a bottle cap and which has a height to extend downwardly to engage the bottle shoulder. The cover has a top extending horizontally across the top of the bottle cap. Brightly colored cap colors can be provided for drawing attention to the product and provide additional surface area for printed information, graphics, and the like which identify the product and/or provide eye-appeal and draw attention to the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Joshua A. Woods
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Patent number: 6725590Abstract: The invention is a personal identification panel for vehicles having at least one wheel with at least two spokes made of a rigid personal identification panel area with a thickness of {fraction (1/32)}th having a first side, a second side, a first attachment end for folding over the first spoke, a second attachment end for folding over the second spoke, a first adhesive strip and a second adhesive strip disposed on the first side and on the first attachment end, wherein the first adhesive strip is proximate to the second adhesive strip and the first adhesive strip secures to the second adhesive strip, and a third adhesive strip and a fourth adhesive strip disposed the first side and on the second attachment end, wherein the third adhesive strip is proximate to the fourth adhesive strip and the third adhesive strip secures to the fourth adhesive strip.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Inventor: Mike Slusher