Patents by Inventor Lauren Budzar
Lauren Budzar 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).
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Patent number: 9305474Abstract: The motorized gift package accessory of the present disclosure and related inventions include a base portion, which can be attached, adhesively or otherwise, to a gift package, such as a gift box. An accessory portion is attached to the base portion and contains one or more mobile elements which can be set in motion by a small or miniature motor. User interaction with the motorized gift package accessory is required to initiate the motor which in turn effects movement of the one or more mobile elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Lauren Spuzzillo, Lauren Budzar, Allison Marsh, Linda Marshall, Anthony Begin
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Patent number: 9186927Abstract: An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Sharon Bogdanski, John Talbot, Lauren Budzar, Mary McClain, Brent Cottrell, Melissa Cornet, Dave McPeek, Brian Cleary, Melissa Flesher, Beth Dinvald, Tiger Qiao, Jerry Guo
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Publication number: 20150170557Abstract: The motorized gift package accessory of the present disclosure and related inventions include a base portion, which can be attached, adhesively or otherwise, to a gift package, such as a gift box. An accessory portion is attached to the base portion and contains one or more mobile elements which can be set in motion by a small or miniature motor. User interaction with the motorized gift package accessory is required to initiate the motor which in turn effects movement of the one or more mobile elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Lauren Spuzzillo, Lauren Budzar, Allison Marsh, Linda Marshall, Anthony Begin
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Patent number: 9027269Abstract: An interactive electronic greeting card with pop up feature includes a three-sided 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. 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Lauren Budzar, John Talbot, Lynne Shlonsky, Melissa Flesher
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Publication number: 20140366410Abstract: An interactive electronic greeting card with pop up feature includes a three-sided 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. 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Lauren Budzar, John Talbot, Lynne Shlonsky, Melissa Flesher
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Patent number: 8887417Abstract: An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Sharon Bogdanski, John Talbot, Lauren Budzar, Melissa Flesher, Beth Dinvald
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Publication number: 20140208622Abstract: An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Sharon Bogdanski, John Talbot, Lauren Budzar, Melissa Flesher, Beth Dinvald
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Patent number: 8763285Abstract: The interactive greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional paper card with one or more special effects that are initiated by interaction between a user and the greeting card. One or more touch sensors are used to initiate effects including, but not limited to sound, light, movement or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Lauren Budzar, Gary Nelson, Melissa Sapp, Melissa Flesher
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Patent number: 8726547Abstract: An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Sharon Bogdanski, John Talbot, Lauren Budzar, Mary McClain, Brent Cottrell, Melissa Cornet, Dave McPeek, Brian Cleary, Melissa Flesher, Beth Dinvald, Tiger Qiao, Jerry Guo
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Patent number: 8661719Abstract: The interactive greeting card of the present invention contains a multi-panel greeting card body with various electronic components contained and concealed therein. Upon opening the greeting card, spoken instructions may instruct the user to move an attached magnet from one area of the greeting card to another to initiate a surprise or various special effects such as sound and light.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Terry Hughes, Carol Miller, John Talbot, Gary Nelson, Lauren Budzar
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Publication number: 20130255115Abstract: The interactive greeting card of the present invention contains a multi-panel greeting card body with various electronic components contained and concealed therein. Upon opening the greeting card, spoken instructions may instruct the user to move an attached magnet from one area of the greeting card to another to initiate a surprise or various special effects such as sound and light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Terry HUGHES, Carol MILLER, John TALBOT, Gary NELSON, Lauren BUDZAR
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Publication number: 20130000166Abstract: The interactive greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional paper card with one or more special effects that are initiated by interaction between a user and the greeting card. One or more touch sensors are used to initiate effects including, but not limited to sound, light, movement or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Lauren Budzar, Gary Nelson, Melissa Sapp, Melissa Flesher
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Patent number: D662543Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Erin Dennis, Seth Larson, Terry Hughes, Michelle Parkinson, Lauren Budzar