Abstract: The present invention provides a panel for use in an article carrier which has opposed sides which are generally connected by a material which include some form of a closure device. The panel is semirigid with interior and exterior faces. The interior face defines a chamber which opens to the interior of the article carrier and the exterior face defines a three dimensional structure. A method for forming the semirigid panel is also disclosed. The disclosed method provides a means for applying color to the three dimensional structure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 27, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 3, 2004
Assignee:
Freerise, Inc.
Inventors:
Steve M. Santaniello, Luke Michas, Jeremy C. Howard