Patents by Inventor Dan Liuzzi

Dan Liuzzi 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: 9382042
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: John Talbot, Melissa Flesher, Dan Liuzzi, Sean Higgins, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Publication number: 20150336714
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: John Talbot, Melissa Flesher, Dan Liuzzi, Sean Higgins, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Patent number: 9186928
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: John Talbot, Melissa Flesher, Dan Liuzzi, Sean Higgins
  • Publication number: 20150314921
    Abstract: The gift bag of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional gift bag with sound capabilities and motorized movement of a moving attachment. The gift bag contains a user-interactive switch which controls activating of the sound module which is operative to store and playback at least one audio file and also controls activation of a miniature motor which causing movement of a moving attachment. The moving attachment may be a die cut shape that combines with the artwork on the gift bag to form an entertaining character. The movement of the die cut shape may simulate the character talking, singing or dancing to the audio. The gift bag provides a form of wrapping or cover for a gift but also provides entertainment for the gift recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: David Mayer, Dan Liuzzi
  • Publication number: 20150000167
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: John Talbot, Melissa Flesher, Dan Liuzzi, Sean Higgens