Patents by Inventor David Mayer

David Mayer 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 ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20170210525
    Abstract: A token provides the recipient with access to gifted content. Upon activation and redemption of the token, the recipient may be gain access to a gift, and the gift can take various forms. Some gifts may be electronic, while others may be physical in nature. Physical gifts, such as subscription-based gifts are not physically present at the time of giving. The token is pre-packaged in a fun gift packaging, making the gifting and unwrapping experience more meaningful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: David Mayer, Allison Marsh, Carol Miller, Gary Nelson
  • Greeting card with removable disc
    Patent number: 9669645
    Abstract: A greeting card which includes a greeting card body and a flying disc removably attached thereto. A sound module and motion sensor are contained within the flying disc. The sound module contains one or more audio clips contained thereon and is operative to replay the one or more audio clips through a speaker. The motion sensor triggers the audio playback upon the flying disc being tossed or thrown through the air by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Dave Sapp
  • Motorized gift card holders
    Patent number: 9597916
    Abstract: The present disclosure and related inventions are directed to various types of motorized gift card holders. Each gift card holder embodiment creates added entertainment value to the act of presenting a recipient with a gift card. In some embodiments, the gift card holder is in the form of a greeting card having a motor therein to which a gift card or gift card sleeve is attached. In other embodiments, the gift card holder is in the form of a box having a motor therein to which a gift card or gift card sleeve is attached. Audio playback accompanies the motor movement of the gift card or gift card sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Begin, David Mayer, Terry Hughes, Jerry Guo, Tiger Qiao, John Talbot, Donald Zhang
  • Motorized Gift Card Holders
    Publication number: 20170057273
    Abstract: The present disclosure and related inventions are directed to various types of motorized gift card holders. Each gift card holder embodiment creates added entertainment value to the act of presenting a recipient with a gift card. In some embodiments, the gift card holder is in the form of a greeting card having a motor therein to which a gift card or gift card sleeve is attached. In other embodiments, the gift card holder is in the form of a box having a motor therein to which a gift card or gift card sleeve is attached. Audio playback accompanies the motor movement of the gift card or gift card sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony Begin, Lynne Shlonsky, David Mayer
  • Pop-up greeting cards
    Patent number: 9566817
    Abstract: An interactive electronic greeting card with pop-up feature includes a 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, a mobile object or a gift card attached thereto. 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: David Mayer
  • INTERACTIVE GREETING CARD
    Publication number: 20160375359
    Abstract: An integral greeting card/game is disclosed wherein a multi-panel greeting card also serves as a game board and is combined with a game piece and launch mechanism to create a novel, interactive greeting card. The multi-panel greeting card contains a sound module therein and a magnetic trigger is contained and concealed below one or more of the multiple greeting card panels. The game piece contains a magnet therein so that when the game piece comes into contact with the area of the greeting card above or proximate to the magnetic trigger, playback of an audio file is initiated. In one embodiment, the game piece is operative to interact with a touch screen of a mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventor: David Mayer
  • Interactive greeting card
    Patent number: 9434202
    Abstract: An integral greeting card/game is disclosed wherein a multi-panel greeting card also serves as a game board and is combined with a game piece and launch mechanism to create a novel, interactive greeting card. The multi-panel greeting card contains a sound module therein and a magnetic trigger is contained and concealed below one or more of the multiple greeting card panels. The game piece contains a magnet therein so that when the game piece comes into contact with the area of the greeting card above or proximate to the magnetic trigger, playback of an audio file is initiated. In one embodiment, the game piece is operative to interact with a touch screen of a mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings
    Inventor: David Mayer
  • Pop-Up Greeting Cards
    Publication number: 20160159136
    Abstract: An interactive electronic greeting card with pop-up feature includes a 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, a mobile object or a gift card attached thereto. 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: David Mayer
  • Greeting card with coin
    Patent number: D765777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings
    Inventor: David Mayer
  • Furry pillow
    Patent number: D770807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Paddle ball greeting card
    Patent number: D778354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne Shlonsky, David Mayer, Dave Sapp, Cathy Tasse
  • Photo frame with fur
    Patent number: D780464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Furry pillow
    Patent number: D781077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Greeting card with removable disc
    Patent number: D783717
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Dave Sapp
  • Messenger bag with fur
    Patent number: D784688
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Gift box with fur
    Patent number: D786691
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky, Carol Miller
  • Donut greeting card
    Patent number: D789447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: David Mayer
  • Notebook with fur
    Patent number: D789448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Heart shaped pouch with fur
    Patent number: D794956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Pouch with fur
    Patent number: D794957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky