Patents by Inventor Annie Deckerd

Annie Deckerd has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9469146
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Sharon Bogdanski, Annie Deckerd, John Talbot
  • Publication number: 20160068003
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Sharon Bogdanski, Annie Deckerd, John Talbot
  • Patent number: 9056517
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Tiger Qiao, Johnathan Talbot, Theresa Muri, David Mayer, Jerry Guo, Annie Deckerd, Gary Nelson
  • Patent number: 8857082
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Guo, John Talbot, Anthony Begin, Annie Deckerd
  • Patent number: 8739438
    Abstract: The present disclosure and related inventions are directed to a greeting card in the shape of a wine bottle. A clear vacuum form is placed onto the front surface of a two-panel greeting card, creating a cavity therebetween. An intricate paper scene is disposed within the cavity, concealing various electronic components. A faux cork is attached to the greeting card at a pivot point wherein the faux cork can move between a first position where it is partially contained within the cavity and a second position where it is substantially outside of the cavity. Movement of the faux cork about the pivot point causes playback of pre-recorded audio and illumination of one or more LED lights and/or fiber optics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Annie Deckerd, Carol Miller
  • Patent number: 8683721
    Abstract: The present disclosure and related inventions are directed to a greeting card or other social expression product which is combined with a simple game with sound and light effects. The greeting card combines a traditional paper greeting card, a plastic-molded game encasement and game board, lever, and game pieces with various electronic components to create an interactive greeting card with playable game that causes sound and light effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Sharon Bogdanski, Melissa Flesher, Mike Gali, Karen Rowlett, Annie Deckerd
  • Publication number: 20130232828
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Tiger QIAO, Johnathan Talbot, Theresa Muri, David Mayer, Jerry Guo, Annie Deckerd, Gary Nelson
  • Patent number: 8490306
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Guo, John Talbot, Anthony Begin, Annie Deckerd
  • Patent number: 8393098
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Roth, Annie Deckerd
  • Publication number: 20120285054
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rob ROTH, Annie DECKERD
  • Patent number: D672806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Roth, Annie Deckerd
  • Patent number: D679754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Roth, Annie Deckerd
  • Patent number: D679755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Roth, Annie Deckerd
  • Patent number: D684211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Roth, Annie Deckerd
  • Patent number: D684212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Roth, Annie Deckerd
  • Patent number: D684213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Roth, Annie Deckerd
  • Patent number: D697968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Annie Deckerd, Carol Miller
  • Patent number: D765169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetins Corporation
    Inventors: Annie Deckerd, Bree Lundberg
  • Patent number: D765779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Annie Deckerd, John Talbot