Patents by Inventor Erin Dennis

Erin Dennis 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: 10150322
    Abstract: A greeting card containing with a tote bag releasably attached thereto. The tote bag may be folded into a small pouch which is then attached to one or more panels of the greeting card. The tote may be of the reusable kind and may be removed and used by the recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Erin Dennis, Nicole Forrester
  • Patent number: 9925820
    Abstract: A greeting card having a greeting card body and an interactive element which includes a mechanical balloon attached to the greeting card body which is operative to move from a flat positon to an inflated position by the operation of a mechanical spring mechanism contained in an interior cavity of the balloon. The greeting card also has audio capabilities wherein a sound module is operative to store and playback at least one audio file upon interaction with a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Erin Dennis, Ken Gilroy, John Talbot
  • Patent number: 9764584
    Abstract: A greeting card having a miniature model of a faux harp attached thereto with a die cut character attached to a motor which effects movement of the die cut character such that it appears the die cut character is playing the faux harp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Erin Dennis, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: 9694617
    Abstract: A greeting card having a miniature model of a faux harp attached thereto with a die cut character attached to a motor which effects movement of the die cut character such that it appears the die cut character is playing the faux harp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Erin Dennis, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: 9545811
    Abstract: An interactive greeting card with a multi-panel insert which can be unfurled over a portion of the greeting card. In one embodiment, there is a photo or drawing of a character or animal printed on the front cover. A tab is located to the left of and behind the photo or drawing. When a user grasps and moves the tab, a multi-panel paper construct unfurls around the photo or drawing and appears as a wig atop the head of the character or animal depicted in the photo or drawing. Audio replay may also triggered by moving the tab from its original position. In another embodiment, the panels of the multi-panel paper construct are each shaped like a different item or object which is complementary to the theme of the greeting card. Unfolding the multi-panel construct along an outside edge of the greeting card may initiate audio playback and may also activate a motor module which causes movement to at least one mobile object contained on the greeting card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: John Talbot, Sean Higgins, Melissa Flesher, Erin Dennis
  • Publication number: 20160159135
    Abstract: An interactive greeting card with a multi-panel insert which can be unfurled over a portion of the greeting card. In one embodiment, there is a photo or drawing of a character or animal printed on the front cover. A tab is located to the left of and behind the photo or drawing. When a user grasps and moves the tab, a multi-panel paper construct unfurls around the photo or drawing and appears as a wig atop the head of the character or animal depicted in the photo or drawing. Audio replay may also triggered by moving the tab from its original position. In another embodiment, the panels of the multi-panel paper construct are each shaped like a different item or object which is complementary to the theme of the greeting card. Unfolding the multi-panel construct along an outside edge of the greeting card may initiate audio playback and may also activate a motor module which causes movement to at least one mobile object contained on the greeting card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: John Talbot, Sean Higgins, Melissa Flesher, Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: 9156300
    Abstract: The greeting card of the present invention includes a sound and motor module which enable the greeting card to play audio and activate a scroll mechanism which displays a scrolling scene across a window or screen located on at least one panel of the greeting card. The scroll mechanism contains a piece of thin paper or paper-like material which is attached end-to-end, forming a loop. The material is then placed between two rotating spindles or rollers which rotate the material in a loop across the greeting card page as a moving picture, scene or message. The scroll may contain a greeting, message or simply contain artwork or a funny or entertaining scene. The information on the scroll may be coordinated with the theme of the music or audio clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle Parkinson, Erin Dennis, Seth Larson
  • Publication number: 20150251479
    Abstract: The greeting card of the present invention includes a sound and motor module which enable the greeting card to play audio and activate a scroll mechanism which displays a scrolling scene across a window or screen located on at least one panel of the greeting card. The scroll mechanism contains a piece of thin paper or paper-like material which is attached end-to-end, forming a loop. The material is then placed between two rotating spindles or rollers which rotate the material in a loop across the greeting card page as a moving picture, scene or message. The scroll may contain a greeting, message or simply contain artwork or a funny or entertaining scene. The information on the scroll may be coordinated with the theme of the music or audio clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Michelle Parkinson, Erin Dennis, Seth Larson
  • Publication number: 20150174943
    Abstract: The greeting card of the present invention includes a sound and motor module which enable the greeting card to play audio and activate a scroll mechanism which displays a scrolling scene across a window or screen located on at least one panel of the greeting card. The scroll mechanism contains a piece of thin paper or paper-like material which is attached end-to-end, forming a loop. The material is then placed between two rotating spindles or rollers which rotate the material in a loop across the greeting card page as a moving picture, scene or message. The scroll may contain a greeting, message or simply contain artwork or a funny or entertaining scene. The information on the scroll may be coordinated with the theme of the music or audio clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Michelle Parkinson, Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: 9061539
    Abstract: The greeting card of the present invention includes a sound and motor module which enable the greeting card to play audio and activate a scroll mechanism which displays a scrolling scene across a window or screen located on at least one panel of the greeting card. The scroll mechanism contains a piece of thin paper or paper-like material which is attached end-to-end, forming a loop. The material is then placed between two rotating spindles or rollers which rotate the material in a loop across the greeting card page as a moving picture, scene or message. The scroll may contain a greeting, message or simply contain artwork or a funny or entertaining scene. The information on the scroll may be coordinated with the theme of the music or audio clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: American Geetings Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle Parkinson, Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D720210
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky, Toby Seadler, Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D797186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Nelson, Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D815201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Seth Larson, Nicole Forrester, Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D824997
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D827025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D831108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D837061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D862589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D868155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Erin Dennis
  • Patent number: D872797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Erin Dennis