Patents by Inventor Gerald Little

Gerald Little 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).

  • Publication number: 20240100801
    Abstract: A jig for placement of an insert sheet on a greeting card is disclosed. The jig comprises a support surface configured to support the greeting card. The jig further comprises a guide configured for movement between an open position and a closed position, wherein the guide enables placement of the greeting card at a predetermined location on the support surface when the guide is in the open position, and wherein the guide provides a template for placement of the insert sheet at a designated location on the greeting card when the guide is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: DENNIS EVANS, EDWARD BUTENAS, GERALD LITTLE
  • Publication number: 20230331028
    Abstract: An automated greeting card conveyance system is disclosed that includes a first conveyor configured to transport pre-decorated greeting cards along a first conveyance path and a second conveyor configured to transport envelopes along a second conveyance path. A control system controls customization of each greeting card and envelope by (a) determining a card identifier of the greeting card, (b) identifying customized content associated with an order for the greeting card having the card identifier, and (c) causing the customized content to be printed on the greeting card and envelope. A coupling system may also be used to automatically insert the greeting card into the envelope. In addition, a sealing system may be used to automatically seal envelope having a pointed envelope flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: GERALD LITTLE, STEPHEN EIKOS, DENNIS EVANS, TIMOTHY LIEN
  • Publication number: 20230331015
    Abstract: An automated greeting card conveyance system is disclosed that includes a first conveyor configured to transport pre-decorated greeting cards along a first conveyance path and a second conveyor configured to transport envelopes along a second conveyance path. A control system controls customization of each greeting card and envelope by (a) determining a card identifier of the greeting card, (b) identifying customized content associated with an order for the greeting card having the card identifier, and (c) causing the customized content to be printed on the greeting card and envelope. A coupling system may also be used to automatically insert the greeting card into the envelope. In addition, a sealing system may be used to automatically seal envelope having a pointed envelope flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: GERALD LITTLE, DAVID LEWIS, WESLEY LINDQUIST, JENNIFER GARBOS
  • Publication number: 20230331030
    Abstract: An automated greeting card conveyance system is disclosed that includes a first conveyor configured to transport pre-decorated greeting cards along a first conveyance path and a second conveyor configured to transport envelopes along a second conveyance path. A control system controls customization of each greeting card and envelope by (a) determining a card identifier of the greeting card, (b) identifying customized content associated with an order for the greeting card having the card identifier, and (c) causing the customized content to be printed on the greeting card and envelope. A coupling system may also be used to automatically insert the greeting card into the envelope. In addition, a sealing system may be used to automatically seal envelope having a pointed envelope flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: GERALD LITTLE, TIMOTHY LIEN
  • Patent number: 8297800
    Abstract: A decorative oversized key-shaped Christmas/holiday novelty item has a plastic shell having the form of an oversized key. The shell defines a completely encapsulated interior space. An electrically induced lighting system is disposed within the interior space. A recording device can be included within the holiday key such that the children can record a holiday message for Santa. The novelty item enables children living in homes absent a chimney, fireplace or other structure typically considered to provide access by Santa Claus to the home, to practice a Christmas holiday tradition relying upon such a structural access means. The light or recording device is provided to indicate that Santa has used the key to access the residence. A story presentation media depicting the scenario is provided creating an entertainment system. The holiday key is stored in an integrated storing section within the presentation media packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Gerald Little
  • Patent number: 7591569
    Abstract: A decorative oversized key-shaped Christmas/holiday novelty item has a plastic shell having the form of an oversized key. The shell defines a completely encapsulated interior space. A plurality of chemicals contained within the interior space, are capable of creating a chemo-luminescent reaction when combined. A top portion of the key can be twisted, functioning as a catalyst to initiate the chemo-luminescent reaction. Alternately, electrically induced lighting can replace the chemo-luminescent reaction. A recording device can be included within the holiday key such that the children can record a holiday message for Santa. The novelty item enables children living in homes absent a chimney, fireplace or other structure typically considered to provide access by Santa Claus to the home, to practice a Christmas holiday tradition relying upon such a structural access means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventor: Gerald Little