Patents by Inventor Craig R. Chrisman

Craig R. Chrisman 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).

  • Gift card folder
    Patent number: 10155406
    Abstract: A gift card folder for securing a gift card is described. The gift card folder may be composed of a single sheet of substantially rectangular stationary which has a plurality of creases dividing the single sheet of stationary into panels of which two panels cooperate together to form a pop-up shelf upon manipulation of the gift card folder. A portion of the pop-up shelf comprises one or more slits to secure the gift card in a fixed position during opening or closing of the gift card folder. Further, the gift card folder may optionally include a flap that cooperates with an outer panel to secure the gift card folder in a closed position which compresses the pop-up shelf. When the recipient opens the folder, the gift card folder projects the pop-up shelf outward and towards the recipient of the gift card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Inventor: Craig R. Chrisman
  • Gift Card Folder
    Publication number: 20160311595
    Abstract: A gift card folder for securing a gift card is described. The gift card folder may be composed of a single sheet of substantially rectangular stationary which has a plurality of creases dividing the single sheet of stationary into panels of which two panels cooperate together to form a pop-up shelf upon manipulation of the gift card folder. A portion of the pop-up shelf comprises one or more slits to secure the gift card in a fixed position during opening or closing of the gift card folder. Further, the gift card folder may optionally include a flap that cooperates with an outer panel to secure the gift card folder in a closed position which compresses the pop-up shelf. When the recipient opens the folder, the gift card folder projects the pop-up shelf outward and towards the recipient of the gift card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Craig R. Chrisman
  • Unitary gift card box
    Patent number: 8474619
    Abstract: A unitary gift box of clam-shell design constructed of cardboard and decorative wrapping paper is configured to releasably hold a gift card. The gift card is secured within a folded pop-up structure that moves the card to a prominently displayed position when the box is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Craig R. Chrisman