Abstract: An information product or item, such as a for sale sign, can be configured with contact information and/or elements that link the information product to a networked system and related services (with the product being called a for information product or FIP in the description). These services can make available applications such as phone and web application that can be helpful in providing an additional mechanism/electronic media as it relates to the FIP and/or any FIP related product/object/item. These services may aid someone to whom the FIP belongs in fielding, FIP related, viewer inquires while providing the FIP viewer with more options, upon making requests to said system services. The FIP may make available linked application system services to viewers of the FIP, which may belong to someone who does not know how to link such services in other ways.

Abstract: A reminder device includes a frame-shaped base defining an opening and configured to be mounted over and around an operational button/handle located in a vehicle or in a home; a lid coupled to the frame-shaped base and configured to close over said frame-shaped base, covering said opening and blocking access to said operational button/handle; a circuit configured to product an audible message upon receiving a trigger signal, said circuit being located in at least one of said framed-shaped base and said lid; and a switch including a first component located on said frame-shaped base and a second component located on said lid and so configured that when said first component and second component are separated from each other by a predetermined distance, when the lid is opened, the switch causes the creation of said trigger signal and the production of said audible alarm.

Abstract: A printing control apparatus performs a layout processing that generates print data on which data of products and data of a work instruction sheet are laid out based on information on first post-processing performed for a plurality of printout sheets that are printed using the generated print data, and instructs a printer to print the generated print data on the plurality of printout sheets. In the layout processing, the data of the products and the data of the work instruction sheet are laid out based on an order that the products and the work instruction sheet are discharged from the first post-processing, so that the work instruction sheet discharged from the first post-processing is output on the products discharged from the first post-processing in a piled state as the results of performing the first post-processing for the plurality of printout sheets on which the generated print data is printed.

Abstract: A label includes a first section and a second section that is attached to the first section. The first section includes a panel. The panel includes one or more sides that are detachable from the first section.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling the input and output speed of a continuous sheet of stock material is provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method used to perform an operation on a continuous sheet of stock material in a high speed manufacturing system. The continuous sheet of stock material may subsequently be received by a second system that performs a different operation on the stock material. In one embodiment, the second system forms the stock material into tabs for container end closures. The system includes an infeed accumulation device and an outfeed accumulation device. The infeed and outfeed accumulation devices enable the system to operate at a variable rate and out of phase with a high speed, coil fed manufacturing system to which the system may be removably integrated.

Abstract: A prize package containing edible confectionery items, such as gum, candy or mints, includes a container, a plurality of edible confectionery items disposed within the container, a number provided on each edible confectionery item disposed within the container, and a reference number provided inside the container. The prize package is a winning prize package if the sum total of the numbers provided on the edible confectionery items disposed within the container matches the reference number provided inside the container. A validation code is provided inside the container for confirming that the prize package is a winning prize package. The validation code may be a bar code, a number code, a QR code, or scratch-off code. The container may be made of paper or plastic, and may have a sleeve or tube shape.

Abstract: An image processing device according to the present invention includes a display manner determination unit for determining a display manner of a second text in a cover image to be superimposed onto an original image integrated with a first text, so as to satisfy a predetermined condition concerning a coverage extent by which the first text in the original image is covered by the second text in the cover image, and for outputting position specifying data specifying a superimpose position at which the cover image integrated with the second text to be displayed in the display manner determined is superimposed onto the original image, so as to be correlated to the cover image.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to methods and systems for preparing an integrated mailpiece using a document processing system such as a wrapping document processing system. The manufactured mailpiece is an integrated bidirectional mailpiece having outgoing and return envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the integrated mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, coupons, inserted documents, statements or payment coupons.

Abstract: An advertisement is associated with a particular user move in a gaming environment where playing of the user move by a user results in the advertisement being displayed at the user's gaming device. With multiple users, each play of a unique user move results in a corresponding uniquely targeted advertisement being displayed at the respective gaming device of each user. User moves and associated advertisements are bound to one another based on a frequency of use of the user move in game play and the desirability of the advertiser to associate the advertisement with the user move.

Abstract: An advertisement is associated with a particular user move in a gaming environment where playing of the user move by a user results in the advertisement being displayed at the user's gaming device. With multiple users, each play of a unique user move results in a corresponding uniquely targeted advertisement being displayed at the respective gaming device of each user. User moves and associated advertisements are bound to one another based on a frequency of use of the user move in game play and the desirability of the advertiser to associate the advertisement with the user move.

Abstract: An advertisement is associated with a particular user move in a gaming environment where playing of the user move by a user results in the advertisement being displayed at the user's gaming device. With multiple users, each play of a unique user move results in a corresponding uniquely targeted advertisement being displayed at the respective gaming device of each user. User moves and associated advertisements are bound to one another based on a frequency of use of the user move in game play and the desirability of the advertiser to associate the advertisement with the user move.

Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via the Internet or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Other exemplary embodiments allow users to become certified, charging them for services without requiring constant inputting of coinage or credit card information. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a system for redeeming coupons, promotions, or incentives comprises a network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicates, through a POS controller, with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. One or both of the POS terminal and POS controller are installed with POS bridge software. The ICN server is configured to run a real time software application while in communication with the POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal transmits coupon transaction information including universal product codes to the ICN server via the network.

Abstract: A system for redeeming coupons comprises a network; a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicatively coupled to the network; a server communicatively coupled to the POS terminal; wherein the POS terminal transmits first coupon information from a coupon card read at the POS terminal to the server via the network.

Abstract: Advertisements in instances of a product are customized prior to distributing the instances to different recipients. Information about the different recipients is received, and information about vendor interest with respect to advertising in the product is received. Customized advertisements are generated for each instance of the product. The customized advertisements in each instance reflect a convergence of the vendor interest and the recipient information. The convergence occurs before the instances are created. As a result, advertising in different instances is customized for the different recipients.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a generally planar portion approximately in a plane. The apparatus can also include a lip portion extending in a direction generally orthogonal to the plane. The generally planar portion is joined to the lip portion at a circumferential edge of the generally planar portion to form a cover for a beverage container. The lip portion includes a sterilizing agent configured to sterilize a rim portion of the beverage container. Likewise, a method can include providing contact information on a disposable cover adapted to cover a beverage container. The contact information is not provided by the manufacturer of the beverage or beverage container. The method can also include receiving contact from a user of the disposable cover. The method can further include coordinating the delivery of a service to the user of the disposable cover responsive to the contact received from the user.

Abstract: An inside leaflet of a book is provided which is bond-bound with pages of the book to provide an advertisement. The inside leaflet includes an advertisement printed part and a binding part. Catchphrases or illustrations for advertisement are printed on at least one side of the advertisement printed part. The binding part is configured to be bound with the pages along an edge of the inside leaflet such that the binding part has less binding portions than those of the pages in order to leave no traces or marks when the inside leaflet is detached from the book. Accordingly, since the inside leaflet is able to be bound to pages of various kinds of books and easily removed from the books without leaving any traces or marks in the books, the inside leaflet contributes to extension of the application range of advertisements and improvement of advertisement efficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a covering for suitcases, comprising a tubular cover which is capable of being drawn back or—synonymously—pulled respectively over a suitcase and which is open on both sides and comprises at least two different portions produced from different materials, wherein at least one portion of the covering joins the two tube openings and consists of a resilient material, and at each tube opening a belt which traverses the tube opening and is provided with a re-closable mechanism, wherein the ends of the belt are fastened opposite each other at the respective tube opening.

Abstract: A sheet material is presented that has a first layer including first indicia and a second layer including second indicia, the second indicia being (i) the same as the first indicia and (ii) positioned directly over the first indicia. The second indicia of the second layer are removable from the first indicia of the first layer. The first layer is placed on a portion of the sheet material. The first indicia includes at least one of text, images, letters, words, designs, patterns, visual representations, photographs, logos, symbols and advertisements or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultraviolet-curable inkjet ink set composed of a yellow ink, a magenta ink and a cyan ink, respectively containing a pigment, a reactive monomer and/or a reactive oligomer and a photopolymerization initiator. This ultraviolet-curable inkjet ink set is characterized in that the yellow ink contains at least a bismuth vanadate compound or iron oxide, the magenta ink contains at least iron oxide or a condensed polycyclic compound and the cyan ink contains at least a phthalocyanine compound, as their respective pigments. Also disclosed is a colored board for outdoor use, which is printed by using the ink set. The inkjet ink set realizes high-concentration printing, and enables to obtain a brilliant printed matter excellent in color presentation and weather resistance.

Abstract: A photocopy paper having pre-printed material for marketing advertising comprises a pre-printed surface and a blank surface, wherein the pre-printed surface and the blank surface are respectively disposed at two surfaces of the photocopy paper. A pattern layer having advertising scripts or patterns is pre-printed on the pre-printed surface. The pattern layer can be taking up a portion of the pre-printed surface or the whole pre-printed surface. The feature of the photocopy paper is that the blank surface can be provided for general photocopying purpose while the pre-printed surface can take benefit from advertising to reduce costs of papers. Moreover, the photocopy paper can be directly delivered to users' working or office locations such resource consumption problem caused by randomly delivering papers on the street can be replaced to effectively improve the advertising effect.

Abstract: An apparatus of the present invention includes a pad sheet having at least one coupon; and at least one anchor strip coupled to the at least one coupon. The pad sheet further includes a base sheet from which the at least one coupon and the at least one anchor strip is formed, and a microperforation line and a perforation line between which the anchor strip is located. The apparatus is further configured to be fed through a printer. A method of assembling a flyer assembly according to the present invention includes providing a base sheet material, forming at least one perforation line in the base sheet material, forming at least one microperforation line in the base sheet material parallel to the at least one perforation line, and attaching an adhesive strip to the base sheet material between the perforation line and the microperforation line.

Abstract: A multi page product hang tag includes at least one overlay sheet having pages hingedly attached to a spine with the spine attached to a backing sheet. The backing sheet is attachable to a displayable product, e.g., a binder. Each overlay sheet has an interruption between each page and the spine connected by laminate material that forms a hinge along each interruption. In manufacture, an indicia carrying sheet, e.g., stock, is formed to remove material defining each page and spine along with the hinge-defining interruption therebetween. At least one bridge of the sheet extends between each page and spine above and/or below its corresponding interruption. After laminating the formed sheet, additional forming removes each bridge producing a multi-paged overlay sheet that is in turn attached to a backing sheet to form a product hang tag in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminous advertisement sheet. The luminous advertisement sheet includes a light-transmitting print sheet having an EL advertisement region formed in at least one area of the print sheet, and a general advertisement region formed in the other area thereof. The EL advertisement region has at least one of a fixed pattern portion in which a transparent electrode layer, an EL layer and a dielectric layer are sequentially laminated and a variable pattern portion in which a transparent electrode layer, an EL layer, a dielectric layer and a plurality of pixel electrode layers are sequentially laminated. The general advertisement region allows general dye printing to be performed therein. The luminous advertisement sheet further includes a pattern electrode layer laminated and printed with a conductive ink material to have a predetermined luminous pattern in at least one area of the dielectric layer laminated in the fixed pattern portion and/or the variable pattern portion.

Abstract: A system and method for managing sponsorships by a sponsor, in which the party requesting the sponsorship requests to use content owned and protected by the sponsor, such as trademarks, logos, and copyrighted material. An embodiment of the method involves receiving, at a computer network site, a request for sponsorship from a requestor and responding to the request by sending either an approval or a rejection. If an approval is sent, the method further involves providing the requestor with access to content of the sponsor through the site. As part of providing this access, the method can involve requiring the requestor to accept an agreement posted on the site. The method can also include monitoring the requestor's actual use of the content.

Abstract: An automotive buyer guide comprises a front side having a central portion and an outer portion. The central portion and the outer portion are separated by a perforated border. The guide includes a back side which has an adhesive area that generally corresponds to the outer portion. At least part of the adhesive area comprises adhesive. A liner generally corresponding to the adhesive area is removably affixed to it. The adhesive area is configured to allow for securement of the back side to a window of the vehicle. The central portion can be detached from the outer portion along the perforated border after the automotive buyer guide is secured to the window.

Abstract: A coupon card assembly for attaching to a support structure is disclosed. The assembly includes a hinge partially cut through first and second layers of material and a liner to define a first and second card portion movable about a pivot axis. The first card portion includes a score line disposed along a width and cut through the first layer of material to define a segment of the first layer of material removable from the first card portion to expose one of a first and second layer of adhesive remaining on the first card portion for attaching the first card portion to the support structure. The score line is spaced from the pivot axis with at least a portion of the hinge continuing to include both of the first and second layers of material such that the hinge remains functional after removing the segment.

Abstract: The key tag mailer comprises a postcard with multiple detachable key tags deposed therein. At least some of the key tags are associated with different advertisers and some have different web address deposed thereon. In some embodiments, some of the key tags have advertising information deposed thereon, such as an advertiser name or logo. A website pointed to by the web address returns additional advertising information in response to queries using the web address. In some embodiments, the web address is encoded in a quick response (QR) code deposed on the key tag. A consumer receives key tag, scans it with a consumer device such a mobile phone, sending a query.

Abstract: A media sock including at least one display surface carrying indicia to be displayed and a mounting assembly to mount the media sock relative to a mounting portion, wherein the at least one display surface is at least partially transparent to the non-visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum but visually opaque.

Abstract: A paper product roll configured for advertising. The paper product roll is toilet paper or paper towel imprinted with advertising, wherein the advertising comprises on-line coupon redemption capability, instant coupon redemption, and advertisement tracking capability. In one embodiment, the sheets of the paper product roll consist of a plurality of plys and the advertising is imprinted on the top most ply. In another embodiment, the paper product rolls will be comprised of advertising groups, each group consisting of a plurality of advertisements or coupons, and the groups are functionally attached in series.

Abstract: A generally rectangular plastic coated promotional card for use as a mailer or handout has a paper core and a plastic coating on each side thereof. The promotional card also includes a removable credit card with four rounded corners. The promotional card itself may include four rounded corners and instructions for activating the card or obtaining a free gift.

Abstract: A system and method for managing sponsorships by a sponsor, in which the party requesting the sponsorship requests to use content owned and protected by the sponsor, such as trademarks, logos, and copyrighted material. An embodiment of the method involves receiving, at a computer network site, a request for sponsorship from a requester and responding to the request by sending either an approval or a rejection. If an approval is sent, the method further involves providing the requestor with access to content of the sponsor through the site. As part of providing this access, the method can involve requiring the requestor to accept an agreement posted on the site. The method can also include monitoring the requestor's actual use of the content.

Abstract: A dual-value magazine voucher is provided, wherein said voucher has a first and second value. Said first value is a magazine subscription value redeemable for the full retail value of one or more magazine subscriptions, and said second value is a lesser cash value, redeemable for a cash-refund of the full cash value. Said cash value is lower than said magazine subscription value.

Abstract: The v-shaped cardboard structure add-on for existing toilet paper rolls combines two unusual systems into one creating a better product that is beneficial for companies and consumers. The first system in the v-shaped cardboard structure add-on for existing toilet paper rolls is a physical control (utilitarian) system function that stops the excessive unrolling of toilet paper. The second is a combined product delivery and marketing system (including advertising) that allows companies to reach their target markets in the most unexpected of ways. The v-shaped cardboard structure add-on for existing toilet paper rolls comprises of a wing and a pouch. The wing comprises of a plurality of perforated lines and a plurality of faces. The wing is folded in a v-like shape and is able to fit into a standardized core of a toilet paper.

Abstract: An toy return glider having a first sheet member with a head cover section, a wing section and a tail section disposed along a longitudinal axis, and a rear air intake duct disposed within a connecting area between the wing section and the tail section. The toy glider also has a second sheet member with a body and rudders disposed along the longitudinal axis. The body has two longitudinal fold lines parallel to the longitudinal axis, and when the second sheet member is folded upward, two first slots extend obliquely rearward and downward with the rear air intake duct cover coupled with the two first slots, and the head cover section bonds a front section of the body to form a front air intake duct. The toy glider enhances the structural strength, overall stability and life time of the glider.

Abstract: A business card is constructed with dimensions of 2 inches wide and 3 inches long. Miniature gift or promotional cards are detachably secured to the border or edges of the business card by tabs. The miniature gift or promotional cards may be separated from the business card by a customer or potential customer and submitted to the business identified on the card to receive a gift, discount, rebate, or cash at the time the customer purchases goods for services from the business identified on the card. Methods of making and using the business cards are also provided.

Abstract: A method for drying shoes comprising the steps of: providing a pair of wet shoes with insole; utilizing a plurality of newsprint sheets; crumpling up the newsprint sheets; stuffing the crumpled newsprint sheets into the wet shoes; setting the wet shoes aside for a specific amount of time, so that the crumpled newsprint sheets will absorb the moisture from within the wet shoes; removing the wet crumpled newsprint sheets out of the dry shoes; and disposing the wet crumpled newsprint sheets in a proper manner.

Abstract: A flat pump for producing liquid spray or for producing an atomized liquid stream may have a thickness of 6 millimeters or less. The flat pump may include an internal reservoir, a valve, a valve conduit and a vortex chamber wherein fluid from the reservoir may be pumped through the valve, along the valve conduit, and into the vortex chamber. An atomized liquid stream, spray, or mist formed in the vortex chamber may be expelled from the flat pump.

Abstract: A sheet material is presented that has a first layer including first indicia and a second layer including second indicia, the second indicia being (i) the same as the first indicia and (ii) positioned directly over the first indicia. The second indicia of the second layer are removable from the first indicia of the first layer. The first layer is placed on a portion of the sheet material. The first indicia includes at least one of text, images, letters, words, designs, patterns, visual representations, photographs, logos, symbols and advertisements or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A notebook for use by a student attending a school is disclosed. The notebook includes a front cover, a back cover, a binding mechanism, and a plurality of writing paper sheets. Each sheet includes advertising content and a useable portion thereunder which can be utilized by a student for taking notes during class. The notebook may include a divider to separate the writing sheets into multiple subjects. The advertising content may be for local or national businesses. The advertising content is arranged in a predetermined manner throughout the notebook and includes an advertiser's logo in combination with artwork depicting the culture of a particular school or university, or in combination with artwork depicting the advertiser's culture.

Abstract: A non-cellulose based deformable substrate having at least one fold line is configured to be able to be directly mounted on a frame or included in a publication. The substrate is configured to reduce the propagation of stress along the at least one fold line.

Abstract: An expandable card form is described that includes a plurality of foldable leafs that are foldable onto one another at fold lines which separate each adjacent pair of foldable leafs. A slot can be cut through the fold line separating one of the adjacent pairs of foldable leafs. The plurality of foldable leafs can be connected to one another linearly and can include adhesive sections so that, when assembled, the foldable leafs form an expandable card. One end leaf can include a projecting panel attached thereto. The projecting panel can be extended through the slot when the card is expanded and can be retracted so as not to be visible when the card is oriented into its closed configuration. The expandable card can include information printed thereon to create a business card, a place setting card, a medical information card, or a gift card.

Abstract: A coaster for a beverage container includes a napkin, a drawstring and a retainer. The napkin may comprise an absorbent material, and may include a bottom side and a top side. The napkin may be configured for draping over a rim of the beverage container such that a portion of the napkin covers the rim when the napkin is draped over the rim. The drawstring may include a first end and a second end, and the first end and the second may extend out from the napkin through at least one opening in the napkin. The retainer may be configured for receiving the first end and the second end of the drawstring, manually tightening the drawstring around an outer surface of the beverage container, and manually loosening the drawstring from around the outer surface of the beverage container.

Abstract: An insert for a golf cup which includes: a base having a central hole and one or more drainage apertures; a cylindrical wall; wherein the insert has a shape which substantially corresponds to the internal region of the cup in which the insert fits the insert characterised in that the base and wall both include indicia thereon.

Abstract: A bound component including a cover having an outer perimeter, a plurality of pages, and a binding mechanism binding the cover and the plurality of pages together, wherein the binding mechanism includes a plurality of coils. The bound component further includes a sell tag including at least one opening, the at least one opening receiving at least one coil of the binding mechanism therethrough, wherein the sell tag includes a flap which is folded about part of the outer perimeter of the cover.

Abstract: A system for distributing business cards including a sheet having a header portion, a body portion, and a tracking code printed thereon, a mailing sleeve having an open end and a closed end and being sized to accommodate the sheet in a folded configuration, and a separable retention pouch formed from the closed end of the mailing sleeve is provided. The body portion of the sheet is divided into at least two business cards, each being separably attached along perforated lines. The header portion of the sheet is sized and/or shaped different from the at least two business cards. Each of the at least two business cards is further divided to include a tab portion, separably attached along perforated lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shipping label that includes: a protective layer having at least a portion that is transparent; an adhesive layer connected to a side of the protective layer; and a sheet connected to the protective layer via the adhesive layer. The sheet includes a removable outer marginal portion. The protective layer has a corresponding outer marginal portion free of the sheet, after the outer marginal portion of the sheet is removed, for attaching the label to the package. The sheet includes a first inner portion containing shipping slip information arranged on a first side of the sheet to face the package. The sheet includes a second inner portion containing shipping address information arranged on the first side of the sheet. The second inner portion can be reversed front-to-back so that the shipping address information faces away from the package for displaying the shipping address information thereby.

Abstract: A system and method of determining point-of-purchase placement locations for printed promotional materials on a retail structure includes loading, by a processing device from a database, data representative of a retail structure; determining a plurality of advertisement placement locations on the retail structure; determining a point-of-placement priority value for each of the plurality of advertisement placement locations; receiving an advertising campaign comprising data representing a plurality of advertising campaign items, each item including an associated item priority value; determining a location on the retail structure for each of the advertising campaign items based upon the item priority values and the point-of-placement priority values; and providing a report to an operator of the retail structure indicating where each of the advertising campaign items is to be displayed on the retail structure.

Abstract: A non-counterfeit replica of a real U.S. paper bill and a method of promoting a business with a non-counterfeit replica of a real U.S. paper bill having an obverse side and a reverse side which is oppositely positioned one from the other. A dollar denomination is disposed on the obverse and reverse sides of the non-counterfeit replica of a real U.S. paper bill which is an unavailable amount between $1 and $100,000,000 and contact related information of a provider of the non-counterfeit replica of a real U.S. paper bill is disposed on at least one of the sides of the non-counterfeit replica of a real U.S. paper bill.

Abstract: A coupon mailer with a plurality of stacked sheets interconnected along opposite edges. Each sheet has a plurality of detachable redeemable coupons redeemable through a redemption period. The sheets are chronologically stacked based upon the redemption period of the coupons on the sheet.