Abstract: A system and method are provided for social networking among users of reusable items, such as a reusable gift wrap assembly. The system can include an application that runs on a mobile device that enables users to create and share digital messages for the recipient of the gift. The gift wrap assembly can include a reusable wrap and a reusable band for binding the wrap about the gift. The gift wrap assembly includes a unique identifier that is recognizable by the system. In this manner, the system can track the gift wrap as it travels among users, thereby creating a social network connection between users that have interacted with the gift wrap assembly.

Abstract: The blank for making a file folder or mailer has side flaps that have a tab at each end. One tab serves to reinforce a bottom corner of the file holder to avoid popping out when filled to capacity and the other tab is rounded for extending above the front panel.

Abstract: A reusable flexible sheet for wrapping an object is presented. The flexible sheet includes a center portion having a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the first side being parallel to the third side and the second side being parallel to the fourth side. Flaps are connected to the first side and the third side, and bow portions are connected to the second side and the fourth side. The bow portions tie together to form a decorative bow.

Abstract: A reusable gift box that includes a container, a lid for the container and a collapsible sleeve configured for placement within the container and around a gift. The rigid container has at least one transparent sidewall. The sleeve has an inner surface and an outer surface, and the outer surface includes a decorative design. The sleeve further includes a lower edge forming a first opening and an upper edge forming a second opening. The sleeve is configured to be removably inserted into the container whereby the outer surface of the sleeve is disposed adjacent an inner surface of the transparent sidewall. The sleeve is configured to cover at least a portion of the sidewall and the decorative design is visible through the sidewall.

Abstract: A method of gift box wrapping utilizing a pre-formed and pre-taped wrapping paper sheet, having a marking on a back side thereof which divides the sheet into a first end and a second end, a placement area within the marking, and an embossed label integrally disposed on the sheet front side, with which a user wraps a gift box without the use of scissors and a roll of tape. A user places a gift box within the placement area and folds the first end over a portion of the gift box, then folds the second end over the gift box and secures the second end to a double-sided first adhesive strip disposed proximal to a first edge on the first end. The user then folds and secures the left and right sides of the sheet with double-sided second adhesive strips to encase the gift box therein.

Abstract: An improved label assembly for a customizable gift box has a face sheet including a carrier portion, a label, and a tearable line of separation between the carrier portion and the label, and a back sheet removably joined to the face sheet. At least one removable appendage present in the carrier portion includes a first relatively narrow edge, a second relatively wider edge, and S-shaped side edges joining the first and second edges. The removal appendage can be applied to the sidewalls of a box blank to maintain the edges of the sidewalls on an adjacent position during installation of the label. The back sheet can also be provided with one or more foldable index tabs to help position the box relative to the label assembly during installation of the label.

Abstract: The Adaptable Gift Bag is a bag made of relatively opaque, stretchy material, not paper or netting, so that it can fit over various sizes and shapes of gift items and present a smooth, attractive appearance. The Adaptable Gift Bag is typically made of a single sheet of material folded over and sewn along one or two sides so that it has one open end, but in alternate embodiments it could have two open ends. The open end can be closed around the gift by gathering and tying with traditional ribbon or cord, by attaching a drawstring, or alternatively can be twisted and stretched back over the gift for a unique finished appearance. The Adaptable Gift Bag may be lined (e.g., with a different material), may include a zipper for easier removal from the gift item, and/or may include strategically placed elastic bands in its interior for a better fit (esp. at the corners). Using a shimmery, sparkly, or iridescent material provides a festive appearance for the finished gift.

Abstract: An improved reusable gift wrapping system comprising a covering element (100), a fastening element (102) and an optional record keeping element (104). Whereby the covering element (100), typically comprising of supple material (110) will envelope a gift item closely surrounding the gift item taking on the gift item's shape and size. The fastening element (102) serves as an adjustable means of fastening the covering element (100) closely surrounding the gift item. Once a gift is opened, the releasable fastening element (102) ensures that all components of the gift wrapping system remain intact and ready to be used again. In addition, an optional accessory record keeping element (104) may be added to the gift wrapping system. The accessory record keeping element (104) serving as a means to labeling the current giver and receiver of the gift while keeping a historic record of the reusable gift wrap's journey.

Abstract: The present disclosure and related inventions relate to a combination of gift wrapping paper and pre-cut pieces of adhesive tape. The gift wrap may be a single individual sheet that is wound around a tube or mandrel, otherwise known as roll wrap or it may be folded into neat, square or rectangular shapes, also known as flat wrap. Several pieces of pre-cut tape are provided on an adhesive backing sheet, from which the pre-cut tape can be easily removed. The tape may come in various shapes, sizes and colors. Alternatively, to/from stickers or adhesive seals may be provided in place of or in addition to the pre-cut strips of tape. The gift wrapping paper with tape is packaged together in shrink wrap, cellophane or other clear or transparent packaging material. The package may additionally include bows, ribbons, cards, scissors, gift wrap cutter or other gift wrap accessory.

Abstract: A customizable gift box includes a box blank and a label assembly. The label assembly preferably includes a face sheet having a printable surface including a label sized to cover the box blank and a back sheet having a removable portion at least partially overlaying the label, the removable portion removable to expose an adhesive surface of the label within the face sheet. In addition, at least one index line is positioned on the label assembly for aligning the box blank relative to the label.

Abstract: A botanical presentation assembly including a botanical gift box folded from a foldable sheet-like material configured to receive flowers. The flowers have a hidden portion configured to be placed in the botanical gift box. At least one sheet of decorative wrapping material is placed partially within the botanical gift box and interposed between the flowers and the botanical gift box.

Abstract: A gift wrapping enclosure encloses a gift which has been inserted within an interior of a main body formed of flexible material. An end portion of the main body surrounding an open end is folded back to form a cuff. An interior surface is exposed at the cuff, and the exposed cuff surface has a different color, texture or material characteristic from the main body. The main body is constricted at the cuff to close the open end and confine the gift, and is expanded at the cuff to provide access to the interior to remove the gift.

Abstract: A versatile packaging box for products, which can be folded into a book cover or an envelope for the contained book, is disclosed. On its front, rear, left and right vertical panels a folding line whose position is adapted to the thickness of the contained book is respectively provided. The front, rear, left and right vertical panels are provided with foldable end panels. The height of the part of the left and right vertical panels above the fold line and below the end panel and the length of end panel add up to the length of the front cover of said book. When the end panel is folded onto the inner side of the rear and front vertical panels, the height of the part of the rear and front vertical panel above the fold line and below the end panel is equal to the width of the front cover of said book. The packaging box has the advantages as follows: making full use of the used packaging box, beautifying and protecting the contained book, and reducing waste.

Abstract: A kit and/or a method for storing and/or for displaying gift wrapping and/or accessories are provided. A sleeve has a plurality of walls that form a geometric cross-section capable of resisting a crushing of the contents of the sleeve. An insert is sized for insertion into the sleeve adjacent to one or more of the plurality of walls. The accessories are affixed to the insert between the insert and one or more of the plurality of walls of the sleeve to maintain a position of the accessories for display through the sleeve. Cutouts and/or windows of transparency and/or translucency in one or more of the plurality of walls of the sleeve allow a purchaser to view the contents of the sleeve.

Abstract: A reusable flexible sheet for wrapping an object is presented. The flexible sheet includes a center portion having a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the first side being parallel to the third side and the second side being parallel to the fourth side. Flaps are connected to the first side and the third side, and bow portions are connected to the second side and the fourth side. The bow portions tie together to form a decorative bow.

Abstract: A gift wrap package and packaging assembly is configured to receive and enclose a gift in a decorative enclosure and which has the appearance of a conventionally wrapped box gift package. The gift package is made of a folded sheet material that is decorated on one side, and which has sufficient material strength to serve as both a box and a decorative package which has a comparable appearance to a box wrapped with decorative paper. The gift package is preformed and packaged in a folded box configuration with a protective retail display header for hanging display. One end of the gift package is configured to be opened to receive gift contents and additional packaging such as tissue, and then securely closed to complete the gift package.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gift wrapping combination comprising a sleeve of flexible material having a closed end and an open end, the sleeve having a size and dimensions that substantially conform to those of a gift box. The present invention is also directed to methods of wrapping a gift.

Abstract: A reusable wrapping system for wrapping an object having a coverable surface with a top surface and at least one side surface. The wrapping system includes a sheet of wrapping material sized to substantially cover the coverable surface and to at least partially overlap the side surface when placed thereon, and an elastic securing band of a size sufficient to elastically urge the sheet around and against the side surface of the object in order to removably secure the sheet substantially on the object. The wrapping system may also include a decorative item such as a bow affixed to the sheet of wrapping material and strategically located so as to enable a user to pull the sheet of wrapping material off of the object by grasping the decorative item and pulling the decorative item away from the object. The sheet may be a fabric of substantially rectangular shape.

Abstract: A flat roll gift wrap package has an elongated form with planar opposed sides and convex arcuate transitions between the sides. Flexible material in sheet form, such as, for example, paper or plastic, can be wound about the form without formation of creases or folds at the arcuate transitions. Printed patterns applied to the flexible material in sheet form are visible in full or repeated one or more times on the material which extends over the planar opposed sides of the form. Multiple flat roll gift wrap packages are combined in display packages or envelopes, poly bags or boxes and stacked on the planar sides of the flat rolls or with the arcuate transitions of the flat rolls arranged side-by-side. Retail displays of flat roll gift wrap products include flat rolls of gift wrap sheet material contained in envelopes which are suspended or otherwise held in a generally vertical orientation upon a retail displays.

Abstract: A gift box that includes a detachable gift support for insertion into a gift box after construction from a one-piece sheet of material. Gift restraints are provided for restraining the gift on the gift support. Preferably, the gift is in the shape of a card, such as the shape of a credit card, and is preferably what is known as a giftcard, similar to a gift certificate.

Abstract: A gift wrapping enclosure encloses a gift which has been inserted within an interior of a main body formed of flexible material. An end portion of the main body surrounding an open end is folded back to form a cuff. An interior surface is exposed at the cuff, and the exposed cuff surface has a different color, texture or material characteristic from the main body. The main body is constricted at the cuff to close the open end and confine the gift, and is expanded at the cuff to provide access to the interior to remove the gift.

Abstract: Method and material for wrapping items using a wrapping material made up of separate wrapping portions of a predetermined length. The wrapping portions are attached and released at their ends using a Z-lock system including a discrete laminate. The discrete laminate of the Z-lock system holds the wrapping portions together during manufacturing but can also easily release or separate the wrapping portions at a desired point in the wrapping process. The separating of the wrapping portions exposes an adhesive that is use to securely bond at least one wrapping portion to the item being wrapped at the end of a wrapping cycle.

Abstract: Gift Wrapping Material and Method providing a paper-like material in sheet form having a design on at least one side of the material, having a means of separating the material such as perforations arranged in a pattern or grid, and having an adhesive means such as tape or glue arranged along the potential new edges created by separating the material, producing a gift wrapping material that may be used without tools or supplies in order to wrap gifts of a wide variety of sizes and shapes, and may be easily reused on other gifts of equal or smaller size.

Abstract: A pre-formed sheet for wrapping a package includes a generally rectangular base and four flaps that extend from the base. First and second crease lines are defined along sides of the base for folding each of the flaps along the respective first and second crease lines. A wall is defined between each of the first and second crease lines. Tabs extend from the flaps and a third crease line is defined between each of the walls and the respective tabs for folding each of the tabs along the respective third crease lines. The tabs and flaps are folded along the various crease lines to enclose and wrap the package.

Abstract: The Adaptable Gift Bag is a bag made of relatively opaque, stretchy material, not paper or netting, so that it can fit over various sizes and shapes of gift items and present a smooth, attractive appearance. The Adaptable Gift Bag is typically made of a single sheet of material folded over and sewn along one or two sides so that it has one open end, but in alternate embodiments it could have two open ends. The open end can be closed around the gift by gathering and tying with traditional ribbon or cord, by attaching a drawstring, or alternatively can be twisted and stretched back over the gift for a unique finished appearance. The Adaptable Gift Bag may be lined (e.g., with a different material), may include a zipper for easier removal from the gift item, and/or may include strategically placed elastic bands in its interior for a better fit (esp. at the corners). Using a shimmery, sparkly, or iridescent material provides a festive appearance for the finished gift.

Abstract: A gift packaging system is described that has a box that accommodates a gift; an opening located at one end of the box for receiving the gift, a greeting that is imprinted on the outer surface of the box, and a wrapper for covering the box. Also described is a kit having component parts capable of being assembled, to create a box to receive a gift and a greeting imprinted on the box. Also described is a method for making a gift packaging system that involves steps for selecting a box with dimensions to accommodate a gift; then selecting a piece of wrapping paper to overlay an outer surface of the box, then imprinting an outer surface within the wrapping paper with a greeting.

Abstract: A gift bag includes a bag body for receiving an article and a cover for covering an opening of the bag body. The bag body and the cover are provided with fixing member respectively to correspondingly buckle to each other. The outer surface of the cover is provided with a gripping member that allows a user to grip it to buckle/unbuckle the cover and the bag body.

Abstract: A gift box that includes a detachable gift support for insertion into a gift box after construction from a one-piece sheet of material. Gift restraints are provided for restraining the gift on the gift support. Preferably, the gift is in the shape of a card, such as the shape of a credit card, and is preferably what is known as a giftcard, similar to a gift certificate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for providing decorative covers, decorative collars and decorative cover collar combinations for covering a flower pot. The methods and apparatuses are formed from a variety of configurations of heat shrinkable sheet of material placed over all or a portion of a peripheral surface of the flower pot and then heated to shrink the sheet of material into a pressing engagement against the outer peripheral surface of the flower pot.

Abstract: Set of materials for packaging presents and the like comprising means for containing the presents, for closing the containing means, for creating a decorative “bow”, for writing a message of greetings and for indicating the names of sender and recipient.

Abstract: A gift bag with napped filamentary surface of the present invention includes a gift bag having generally parallel front and rear panels, a pair of generally parallel side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels, and a bottom panel having two pairs of generally parallel lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an opening defined by the top edges of the front, rear, and side panels, and wherein the gift bag has handles attached to the panels said gift bag, wherein the gift bag is completely formed from a napped filamentary material, and wherein the bags contain a closure device near the top and/or extending over a top edge of the bag.

Abstract: An improved time saving integrated reusable gift wrap. The fabric gift wrap is made of stretch fabric and is sewn to fit specific size boxes or packages. This gift wrap is comprised of two sleeves; the top surface being a flat surface and the bottom having an opening to insert a box or package. There is an underlay as to hide the box completely. A ribbon trim is sewn on the outer sleeve and then wrapped around the box completely hiding the opening and tied into a bow.

Abstract: A gift bag with napped filamentary surface of the present invention includes a gift bag having generally parallel front and rear panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, a pair of generally parallel side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels, and a bottom panel having two pairs of generally parallel lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an opening defined by the top edges of the front, rear, and side panels, and wherein the bag has an expanded state and a collapsed state, where an area of the bag opening is larger when the bag is in its expanded state than when the bag is in its collapsed state, and wherein the gift bag has handles attached to the panels said gift bag, and wherein the gift bag is complexly formed from a napped fil

Abstract: A carton which may be ideally used as a gift box comprises a folded carton contained within the lid which ultimately closes the carton. The carton is formed from a blank having four panels which form the sides of the carton. Four end panels connected to the side panels may be folded together to form a bottom for the carton when in its assembled condition. The entire carton blank is folded to fit inside the lid. A transparent wrap, preferably a shrink wrap encloses the carton and any other wrapping paraphernalia within the lid.

Abstract: A custom-decorated giftwrap is made by feeding a folded sheet into a printer, while avoiding paper jams therein by holding together sheet portions of the sheet.

Abstract: A substantially flexible, shape-sustaining article having an appearance simulating paper made by forming a flexible, laminated material having a paper-like texture or appearance into a substantially flexible article for receiving an object. The substantially flexible article includes a base having a lower end, an open upper end with an object opening extending therethrough and a decorative border extending outwardly from the open upper end of the base. The lower end of the base of the article may be closed and may also contain a gusset.

Abstract: A gift bag with napped filamentary surface of the present invention includes a gift bag having generally parallel front and rear panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, a pair of generally parallel side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels, and a bottom panel having two pairs of generally parallel lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an opening defined by the top edges of the front, rear, and side panels, and wherein the bag has an expanded state and a collapsed state, where an area of the bag opening is larger when the bag is in its expanded state than when the bag is in its collapsed state, and wherein the gift bag has handles attached to the panels said gift bag, and wherein the gift bag is complexly formed from a napped fil

Abstract: Method and material for wrapping items using a wrapping material made up of separate wrapping portion of a predetermined length. The wrapping portions are attached and released at their ends using a Z-lock system. The Z-lock system holds the wrapping portions together during manufacturing but can also easily release or separate the wrapping portions at a desired point in the wrapping process. The separating of the wrapping portions exposes an adhesive that is use to securely bond at least one wrapping portion to the item being wrapped at the end of a wrapping cycle.

Abstract: A plant package includes a flower pot containing a floral grouping and a sleeve having a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth, wherein the sleeve is formed of a flexible, laminated material having a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth. The sleeve includes a lower portion, which has a base portion and a skirt portion, and an upper portion which is detachable from the lower portion. The base, skirt and/or upper portion of the sleeve may be provided with a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth. A method for wrapping a floral grouping in a sleeve having a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth includes placing a floral grouping in the sleeve and binding the sleeve about a stem portion of the floral grouping via a bonding material disposed on the sleeve having a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth.

Abstract: An improved time saving integrated reusable gift wrap. The fabric gift wrap is made of stretch fabric and is sewn to fit specific size boxes or packages. This gift wrap is comprised of two sleeves; the top surface being a flat surface and the bottom having an opening to insert a box or package. There is an underlay as to hide the box completely. A ribbon trim is sewn on the outer sleeve and then wrapped around the box completely hiding the opening and tied into a bow.

Abstract: A novel decorative wrapper is presented that is designed to be placed around an industry-standard six-pack bottle carton. The wrapper can be affixed permanently or removably to the carton outside.

Abstract: A substantially flexible, shape-sustaining article having an appearance simulating paper made by forming a flexible, laminated material having a paper-like texture or appearance into a substantially flexible article for receiving an object. The substantially flexible article includes a base having a lower end, an open upper end with an object opening extending therethrough and a decorative border extending outwardly from the open upper end of the base. The lower end of the base of the article may be closed and may also contain a gusset.

Abstract: Provided herein is a combination folding gift box-sheet wrap combination that includes measured, pre-scored, indicia-bearing wrapping dimensionally corresponding to the companion gift box where the sheet wrap permits repeatable and consistent wrapping and even when including non-repeating design element.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a floral grouping in a sleeve having a texture and/or appearance simulating that of cloth includes the step of placing a floral grouping in the sleeve and binding the sleeve about a stem portion of the floral grouping via a bonding material disposed on the sleeve.

Abstract: A custom-decorated giftwrap is made by feeding a folded sheet into a printer, while avoiding paper jams therein by holding together sheet portions of the sheet.

Abstract: A prefabricated gift wrapper includes a tubular sleeve having opposite open ends through either of which a gift box is insertable, and independently movable end flaps for closing each open end to rapidly and conveniently wrap the box without excessive manual manipulations.

Abstract: A gift wrap apparatus that attaches to a gift package. The apparatus provides a visual representation of a three —dimensional object such as an animal, person, place, thing, cartoon character, etc. The apparatus features representative sections of the three-dimensional object so that when those sections are attached to the package, the package then becomes instantly recognizable as resembling the object. Wrapping paper can be included with the invention so that the visual image of the gift package is enhanced by having the wrapping paper correspond to the image of the three-dimensional object.

Abstract: A self adhesive wrapping material for wrapping an object without the need for tape or other adhesive material. The self adhesive wrapping material includes a panel. The panel has a top surface and a bottom surface. The panel comprises a generally flexible material. Each of a plurality of adhesive portions is securely adhered to the bottom surface of the panel. A plurality of covering members for removably attaches to and covers the adhesive portions. Each of the covering members generally covers one of the adhesive portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wrapping materials. More specifically, the invention discloses a wrapping material produced in a cruciform shape as well as a method for using this cruciform shaped wrapping material.

Abstract: A decorative ornament that is constructed by wrapping a pair of sections sequentially onto a core. Each section is composed of thin, pliable sheet material which includes a mass of slits forming a plurality of first upstanding members within one section and a plurality of second upstanding members within the second section. The outer tips of the first upstanding members are free and the apexes of the second upstanding members are free. Both the first section and the second section each include a solid uncut border with these borders to be wound onto the core in an overlapping arrangement. The slits within each section are located transverse to their respective border.