Patents by Inventor Seth Larson

Seth Larson 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: 20240331578
    Abstract: Foldable, pop-up, paper décor items such as a wreath, a countdown calendar and a decorative scene that can be folded flat for mailing or storage and unfolded and placed on display. The foldable nature of these items promotes re-usability, minimizes storage space, and allows for easy shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Robert Kelly, Keith Allen, Seth Larson, Dave Sapp
  • Patent number: 12023950
    Abstract: A pop-up object with double canopies includes a lower canopy that serves as a base for the pop-up object, an upper canopy, and a pop-up scene positioned between the upper and lower canopies. The upper canopy, lower canopy, and pop-up scene can simultaneously move between a first, folded, flat position and a second, unfolded, upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Publication number: 20240092112
    Abstract: A pop-up object with double canopies includes a lower canopy that serves as a base for the pop-up object, an upper canopy, and a pop-up scene positioned between the upper and lower canopies. The upper canopy, lower canopy, and pop-up scene can simultaneously move between a first, folded, flat position and a second, unfolded, upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Patent number: 11305574
    Abstract: A combined gift card holder and bottle carrier topper includes a main panel having two oblong elements separated by an elongate channel and a gift card sleeve attached to the main panel. The main panel is inserted onto a bottle carrier by placing a portion of the bottle carrier into the channel. The gift card sleeve is then located outside the bottle carrier and a portion of the bottle carrier topper is located inside the bottle carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Publication number: 20210101400
    Abstract: A combined gift card holder and bottle carrier topper includes a main panel having two oblong elements separated by an elongate channel and a gift card sleeve attached to the main panel. The main panel is inserted onto a bottle carrier by placing a portion of the bottle carrier into the channel. The gift card sleeve is then located outside the bottle carrier and a portion of the bottle carrier topper is located inside the bottle carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Publication number: 20200317427
    Abstract: A gift card presentation device that is operative to receive a gift card (or gift card holder) therein. The gift card presentation device contains a spring-loaded lever panel which is operative to move an internal spring (or springs) between a compressed and uncompressed states. The spring controls movement of a gift card or gift card holder placed into an opening on the gift card presentation device. When the lever moves the spring from the compressed state to the uncompressed state, the gift card is completely ejected from the gift card holder presentation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Patent number: 10787308
    Abstract: A gift card presentation device that is operative to receive a gift card (or gift card holder) therein. The gift card presentation device contains a spring-loaded lever panel which is operative to move an internal spring (or springs) between a compressed and uncompressed states. The spring controls movement of a gift card or gift card holder placed into an opening on the gift card presentation device. When the lever moves the spring from the compressed state to the uncompressed state, the gift card is completely ejected from the gift card holder presentation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Publication number: 20190039398
    Abstract: Various themed gift card and gift card holder combinations are disclosed. Some embodiments are contained inside a box along with novelty gift items that are themed or otherwise related to the type of gift card contained therein. Other embodiments contain various three-dimensional pop-up structures and other paper engineered constructs that are shaped, decorated and otherwise themed to match an accompanying gift card. And in yet other embodiments, the gift card holders are directed to specific holidays or special occasions with appropriate gift cards included. Each embodiment may include electronic features, such as audio and light. The packaging of gift card and gift card holder combinations is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: David Mayer, Terry Flores, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: 9987871
    Abstract: A greeting card having a gift card holder attached thereto with motor module which is operative to cause movement to the gift card holder. The greeting card may additionally contain a mobile object attached to the gift card holder which moves out of synch with the gift card holder. The gift card holder may contain a first portion and a second portion which separate to reveal a gift card therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Seth Larson, Dave Sapp, Nicole Forrester
  • Patent number: 9873280
    Abstract: A greeting card having special effects such as lights, sound and motor movement of a pop-up structure. The pop-up structure is in the form of a miniature faux Ferris wheel. When the greeting card is opened, the Ferris wheel begins to turn, the lights are illuminated and audio begins to be emitted through a speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Nelson, John Talbot, Seth Larson
  • 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: D765778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Patent number: D774894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • 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: D902302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Seth Larson, Charles Robert Kelly
  • Patent number: D928604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Patent number: D934677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Patent number: D950372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson
  • Patent number: D963471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Seth Larson