Patents by Inventor Shawn T. Cruzen

Shawn T. Cruzen 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: 4828105
    Abstract: A greeting card or similar device incorporating a standard audio cassette, and related process is disclosed. The card comprise a single sheet of cover stock formed into three adjacent panels of substantially identical width separated by vertical fold lines. A first end panel is also provided with upper and lower tabs or flaps, a side tab or flap, and a substantially rectangular aperture. The upper and lower tabs are folded inwardly and the first panel then folded to overlie the second panel. The upper and lower tabs are adhesively secured to the second panel to form a cassette receiving pocket therebetween. The audio cassette is adhesively but removably mounted to a separate carrier sheet and slidably received within the pocket. The third panel, forming the cover sheet of the card, is then folded over the combined first and second inside panels of the card. The card as well as the cassette carrier are preferably formed of three ply cardboard cover stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Inventors: Stanley J. Silengo, Shawn T. Cruzen