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).

  • 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
  • Patent number: 8887419
    Abstract: Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Melissa Flesher, Erin Dennis, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: 8813397
    Abstract: Greeting cards and novelties with electronic circuits having switch mechanisms operable by manipulation of a moveable component. Manipulation of the moveable component causes activation of the electronic circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Lauren M. Budzar, Seth Larson, Erin Dennis, Dan Kopsak
  • Patent number: 8726548
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corp.
    Inventors: Seth Larson, Tony Begin, David Mayer, John Talbot, Sharon Bogdanski, Mike Gali
  • Publication number: 20140033583
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Seth Larson, Tony Begin, David Mayer, John Talbot, Sharon Bogdanski, Mike Gali
  • Publication number: 20130305573
    Abstract: An interactive greeting card is described herein having a protective housing within which the electronic components are contained and concealed. The protective housing is covered in a multiple panel construct or enclosure which forms a greeting card around the housing. A small compartment in a center portion of the protective housing contains an expandable banner which can be unfolded or pulled away from the greeting card to trigger initiation of a sound clip and illumination of one or more lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: April Nemeth, Gary Nelson, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: 8438763
    Abstract: A three-dimensional illuminated greeting card which combines a unique card construction having a 3D pop-out structure with one or more lights contained therein. The 3D pop-out structure forms an internal cavity in which illumination means and other electronic components are contained. One or more sides of the 3D structure are made of translucent or semi-translucent material, creating a screen that can be illuminated from behind by one or more miniature lights, such as LED lights. The light or lights may be connected to an integrated circuit chip that can be programmed with various lighting effects. The greeting card may optionally include other electronic components which are configured to play sound or music or perform other electronic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Anastasia Taylor, Allison Marsh, Johnathan Talbot, Tiger Qiao, Jerry Guo, Eva Jin, David Sapp, Seth Larson
  • Publication number: 20130097899
    Abstract: Greeting cards and novelties with electronic circuits having switch mechanisms operable by manipulation of a moveable component. Manipulation of the moveable component causes activation of the electronic circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Lauren M. Budzar, Seth Larson, Erin Dennis, Dan Kopsak
  • Patent number: 8418384
    Abstract: An interactive greeting card operative to move between a first position wherein several interconnected panels are folded into a substantially flat position and a second position wherein the several interconnected panels are unfolded into a three-dimensional pop-up structure. Movement between the first and second positions may also control playback of digital audio, activation of one or more LED lights, or various other special effects. An inner sentiment panel is substantially contained within an outer greeting card body and is revealed when the greeting card is moved from the first to the second position. Various openings on the greeting card panels accommodate movement and visibility of the inner sentiment panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Eva Jin, Beth Laverdiere, David Sapp, Seth Larson, Johnathan Talbot
  • Publication number: 20120311897
    Abstract: A three-dimensional illuminated greeting card which combines a unique card construction having a 3D pop-out structure with one or more lights contained therein. The 3D pop-out structure forms an internal cavity in which illumination means and other electronic components are contained. One or more sides of the 3D structure are made of translucent or semi-translucent material, creating a screen that can be illuminated from behind by one or more miniature lights, such as LED lights. The light or lights may be connected to an integrated circuit chip that can be programmed with various lighting effects. The greeting card may optionally include other electronic components which are configured to play sound or music or perform other electronic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Anastasia TAYLOR, Allison Marsh, Johnathan Talbot, Tiger Qiao, Jerry Guo, Eva Jin, David Sapp, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: 8281507
    Abstract: A three-dimensional illuminated greeting card which combines a unique card construction having a 3D pop-out structure with one or more lights contained therein. The 3D pop-out structure forms an internal cavity in which illumination means and other electronic components are contained. One or more sides of the 3D structure are made of translucent or semi-translucent material, creating a screen that can be illuminated from behind by one or more miniature lights, such as LED lights. The light or lights may be connected to an integrated circuit chip that can be programmed with various lighting effects. The greeting card may optionally include other electronic components which are configured to play sound or music or perform other electronic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Anastasia Taylor, Allison Marsh, Johnathan Talbot, Tiger Qiao, Jerry Guo, Eva Jin, David Sapp, Seth Larson
  • Publication number: 20120000100
    Abstract: An interactive greeting card operative to move between a first position wherein several interconnected panels are folded into a substantially flat position and a second position wherein the several interconnected panels are unfolded into a three-dimensional pop-up structure. Movement between the first and second positions may also control playback of digital audio, activation of one or more LED lights, or various other special effects. An inner sentiment panel is substantially contained within an outer greeting card body and is revealed when the greeting card is moved from the first to the second position. Various openings on the greeting card panels accommodate movement and visibility of the inner sentiment panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Eva Jin, Beth Laverdiere, David Sapp, Seth Larson, Johnathan Talbot
  • Publication number: 20110319162
    Abstract: The greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions includes a mini video game enclosed within the greeting card construct. The video game screen and control buttons can be accessed through the card construct, either through the front face of the greeting card or through an internal panel. The video game components are concealed and protected within a protective housing that is substantially contained within the panels of the greeting card construct. An on/off switch may be included so that a user or card recipient can control power to the game or a slide or other type of switch may be included to automatically turn on the video game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Keith Corcoran, David Mayer, Seth Larson, Terry Hughes, Jerry Guo
  • Patent number: D653287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Anastasia Taylor, Bin Chen, Allison Marsh, Johnathan Talbot, Tiger Qiao, Jerry Guo, Eva Jin, Dave Sapp, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: D657415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Anastasia Taylor, Bin Chen, Allison Marsh, Johnathan Talbot, Tiger Qiao, Jerry Guo, Eva Jin, Dave Sapp, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: D662543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Erin Dennis, Seth Larson, Terry Hughes, Michelle Parkinson, Lauren Budzar
  • Patent number: D665446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky, David Sapp, John Talbot, Seth Larson, Gary Nelson, Carol Miller
  • Patent number: D724485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Lynne Shlonsky, Seth Larson
  • Patent number: D752476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Dave Sapp, David Mayer, Seth Larson, Anthony Begin