Combined With Receptacle Means (e.g., Pocket, Container, Envelope, Etc.) Patents (Class 40/124.06)
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Patent number: 8474162Abstract: An ornament gift card holder that includes a removably attached gift card, a slot for inserting the gift card into the holder after removal for loading at the point of purchase, a loop, hook or similar means for hanging the holder upon a Christmas tree or other desired location, and audio circuitry for recording and playing sound such as music and/or a message from the gift giver.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Gift Card Impressions, LLCInventor: Brett R. Glass
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Patent number: 8474163Abstract: A greeting bag is described that is includes a gift bag and a greeting card. The gift bag and greeting card connect together to form the integrated assembly of the greeting bag that has a purposefully coordinated single decorative style. The gift bag and greeting card have individual decors that define alternative aspects of that particular theme of a decorative style. An attachment mechanism can also be included in the greeting bag that further fixes the greeting card to the gift bag. The attachment mechanism can have a third decor as well as a size and dimensions that can include an image or sentiment. A method is described wherein a greeting bag is selected by selecting a gift bag from a set of one or more gift bags that share a common decorative style. A greeting card is selected from a set of one or more greeting cards that share the same common decorative style with the gift bag.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventor: Richard H. Rubin
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Publication number: 20130126598Abstract: The reusable greeting card and envelope include a front leaf and rear leaf hinged together. An insert is removably placed within a slot in the front leaf and viewed through a window in the front leaf for viewing both sides of the insert. The rear leaf includes a modifiable message on a customizable greetings space, such as handwriting which can be removably placed. A scannable tag can be scanned by a smartphone to access a data storage location through the internet where customizable video and audio greetings can be provided for viewing by a recipient of the greeting card and re-recording when the greeting card is to be reused. The envelope has spaces thereon where address and return labels and postage can be removably placed. The envelope also includes a resealable closure allowing the interior of the envelope to be closed and reopened multiple times.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Nicole Beadles, Robert Beadles, David Sandison
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Patent number: 8443534Abstract: A tabbing apparatus is provided that includes a pocket and a tab element disposed within the pocket in a retracted position. The tab element includes an indexing segment configured for protruding from the pocket in an extended position as a tab and for being received within the pocket in the retracted position, an anchor portion attached to the pocket, and an intermediate portion connecting the anchor portion and indexing segment and configured for folding to allow the indexing segment to move between the retracted position and the extended position. The indexing segment is configured for displaying writing thereon for indexing a file.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Andrew Goodfellow, Braden Jones, Brian Causse
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Patent number: 8424232Abstract: I provide a hang tag, preferably used for a saleable item such as clothing, that is convertible into a storage container. The storage container can then be used to store the purchased item. In a method of use, a user can remove the hang tag from a recently purchased saleable item of clothing, and, through a series of folds and interlocking of panels, create the storage containers in which the user could place the item.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Joyce Michel
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Publication number: 20130067780Abstract: A holder for receiving and holding a gift card includes one or more pop-up elements that project upward from the inner surfaces of the main body of the holder. When presented for sale, a backer panel bearing a removeably attached gift card projects from the holder and is separable from the holder post-sale by tearing or cutting along perforation line therebetween. The gift card is removed from the backer panel and installed upon a pop-element inside in the holder, the holder is secured in a closed position and the holder is presented to the gift recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLCInventors: Brett R. Glass, Nicole E. Glass
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Patent number: 8382173Abstract: An advertising device for an improved golf ball retriever is provided. The golf ball retriever includes a hollow shaft made of a clear plastic material wherein an advertising slip can be placed into the hollow shaft by the use of a pole. The shaft may include a grip on one end for secure maneuvering of the golf ball retriever during retrieval. The shaft includes a suction cup with a hollow center on the opposite end where the grip may be located for retrieving a golf ball. The top end of the shaft also includes apertures in the shaft that allow a hanging device to be removably affixed to the shaft of the golf ball retriever. The top end of the shaft also has an end cap removably attached to the shaft to enclose the top end of the hollow shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventor: Edna Bingham
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Publication number: 20130036635Abstract: The greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines the practicality of a traditional paper greeting card with the advanced capabilities and increased entertainment value of an electronic greeting card. A unique card fold is designed to hold a smart phone, tablet or other web-enabled electronic device. A quick response (QR) code or other digital or optical code or wireless signal, which is linked to a website, application, or other online content, is printed or encoded on the greeting card. After scanning the QR code with an electronic device, a user slides the electronic device into a pocket or cavity contained on or within the greeting card. The destination may contain a slideshow, a video, an interactive game, or other digital content. The greeting card contains various graphics and other printed indicia which correspond directly with the digital content which plays on the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATIONInventor: American Greetings Corporation
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Patent number: 8341862Abstract: A greeting card display system featuring a sleeve, wherein at least the bottom edge is sealed and either the first or second side edge is sealed; a slot disposed in the top edge adapted to accommodate insertion of a greeting card between the front and back surface; an inside crease disposed in the front surface of the sleeve, the inside crease divides the front surface into a first inside surface and a second inside surface, the sleeve can move between an open position wherein first inside surface does not contact the second inside surface and a closed position wherein the first inside surface contacts the second inside surface; and a spine crease disposed in the back surface of the sleeve formed by moving the sleeve from the open position to the closed position, the spine crease divides the back surface into a first outside surface and a second outside surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventor: Julie Gunther
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Patent number: 8316565Abstract: An interactive sound generating greeting card having two separate and distinct components, one being an outer greeting card which serves as a pocket or cavity with a slot located thereon providing access to the pocket or cavity and the other being an inner greeting card which is sized to partially fit into the cavity in the outer greeting card. A sound module is contained and concealed within the outer greeting card cavity, including a switch mechanism. The inner greeting card and switch mechanism work in combination to control the playback of a digital audio file stored on the sound module such that when the inner greeting card is contained within the cavity of the outer greeting card, playback of the digital audio file is deactivated and when the inner greeting card is removed from the cavity of the outer greeting card, playback of the digital audio file is activated.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Eva Jin, Tiger Qiao, Johnathan Talbot, David Mayer, Allison Marsh
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Publication number: 20120285055Abstract: A gift card holder includes pop-up elements, a pocket for storing a gift card, and a tear away panel for holding a gift card prior to purchase.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Gift Card Impressions, LLCInventors: Brett R. Glass, Nicole E. Glass
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Publication number: 20120279098Abstract: A point of sale device includes a card mounted on a hanger on a vertically extending mounting structure of a retail shop. The card carries a reusable storage container in which articles are stored. The container includes a body with an opening closed by a transparent, sealable, removable and re-sealable lid. The container is mounted on the card and the device is mounted on the hanger so a prospective purchaser can see the articles through the transparent lid. In one embodiment, the body includes a permanent magnet abutting the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: MICASA TRADING CORPORATION D/B/A IMPEX SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.Inventors: Steven C. BERENSON, Edson A. Mejia, David Weck
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Publication number: 20120260542Abstract: A combination gift card holder and message delivery package facilitates the identification of a gift card contained within the package while presenting the recipient with an accompanying message prior to fully revealing the gift card. In two embodiments of the package includes first, second and third panels. The first and second panels are connected with one another along a common edge and are pivotable with respect to each other. Similarly, the third panel and the second panel are connected with one another along a common edge. On both embodiments the second and third panels have cutouts therein. The gift card is positioned in the package between the second and third panels thereby exposing a portion of a front surface of the gift card through the cutout in the third panel and exposing a portion of a rear surface of the gift card through the cutout in the second panel. In this way, the package at least partially conceals the gift card while exposing an identification marking thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Sara F. Kibbe, Timothy G. Bodendistel
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Publication number: 20120180348Abstract: Provided is a reusable greeting card that includes a forward cover, and a replaceable decorative placard with an externally-exposed surface that is to be outwardly displayed adjacent to the forward cover to be viewable by a viewer observing the greeting card. The decorative placard includes a decoration specific to a theme of the greeting card. A support interchangeably receives the decorative placard and at least a second decorative placard to be outwardly displayed adjacent to the forward cover. The second decorative placard has a second decoration specific to a second theme that is different from the theme of decorative placard. A plurality of writing pages on which customized greeting content is to be applied by a user is also provided to the greeting card. The writing pages are at least partially concealed from view by the forward cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Forever Cards LLCInventor: James A. Keefe
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Publication number: 20120173408Abstract: A system and/or method for recognizing a theatre donation by placing a notice on a locking rail sub-system in a theatre. This system and/or method is believed to be rather counterintuitive because the locking rail is generally a low visibility part of the theatre, where the general public does not traditionally go. Despite this low visibility, the present invention is believed to foster a surprisingly large amount of goodwill, the relatively low visibility of the locking rail assembly notwithstanding. Also, because the locking rail is such a critical piece of equipment for safety purposes, the present invention recognizes that the good associations with donors and/or donations will tend to be subtly and psychologically enhanced by the fact that the donation related information is placed on the locking rail assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: J. R. CLANCY, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Theis, JR., Michael S. Murphy
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Patent number: 8161910Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated RFID card holder, cage, lid or rack and system for collecting census, inventorying, and tracking of animal cages, lids, card holders, racks, and other related equipment. Preferably, the card holder is comprised of an RF transparent material such as plastic. During operation, a RFID reader reads each integrated RFID card holder attached to an animal cage for virtually linking the cage to an animal rack in effect assigning a parking spot to each animal cage within an animal cage rack system. The integrated RFID card holder can be determined to be in a room when the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is the highest comparing multiple reads from one or many antennas.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Allentown Caging & Equipment Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Coiro, Sr., Steven J. Miller, Tom Schupsky
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Patent number: 8056721Abstract: The invention provides a package assembly(100) including a base including a bottom portion (112) and a plurality of vertically oriented display cards (130)arranged on the base. Each display card includes a top edge (138), a bottom edge (140),a display portion (134) and a first support portion (136) attached to the display portion along a vertical fold (150). The display portion of each card is preferably disposed in a different plane and at a first angle with respect to the first support portion, wherein the bottom edge ofeach card is disposed on the base. The display cards are configured and adapted to withstand a vertical load applied to the package assembly. In accordance with another aspect, the invention can further include a shipping cover (160)disposed over the display cards, the shipping cover configured and adapted to protect the display cards during shipment.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventor: Christopher Hession
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Publication number: 20110265357Abstract: A foldable greeting card (10) movable from a fully folded position to a fully unfolded position, comprising: three longitudinal folds (11, 13, 14) equally spaced apart; a lateral fold (12) intersecting the longitudinal folds to form eight card sections (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) arranged in four columns and two rows, the card sections (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) having a first side and a second side; wherein on the first side of the card sections: a card section (21) at a second column of a second row is a front outer cover having a first greeting message (30) when the card (10) is in the fully folded position; a card section (25) at a first column of the second row is a rear outer cover when the card (10) is in the fully folded position; card sections (22) at the first and second columns of the first row are exposed to present a second greeting message (31); card sections (23) at third and fourth columns of the first and second rows are exposed to present a third greeting message (32); wherein on the second side of the cType: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Wan-Mei Wong, Eva Ng
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Publication number: 20110258219Abstract: A reusable greeting card is provided. The reusable greeting card comprises a reusable greeting card body and a holding structure disposed on the greeting card body. The holding structure removable holds a greeting insert at a predetermined location with respect to the reusable greeting card body. The reusable greeting card comprises a unique tracking identifier associated therewith disposed on the reusable greeting card body for being provided to a tracking database. A tracking method enables users of the reusable greeting card to track its reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Ian Ross, Nancy Cashwell
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Publication number: 20110221149Abstract: A display mounted on a shopping cart handle allows shoppers to, inter alia, find information, to obtain coupons, to refer to in-store audio or video programs, and/or to obtain additional targeted shopper related information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventor: BRYAN EUGENE CRUM
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Publication number: 20110167686Abstract: A Combined greeting card and record sleeve in a side-fold design, incorporating in the front-sheet a phonographic record-sleeve as a pocket in which to receive an audio disc with a central die-cut to expose the label or logo of the disc received; and a back-sheet of relative size and dimension to the front-sheet on which is contained on the inside panel general greeting card indicia and a side flap abutting the back-sheet as a detachable folded portion on which to place a mailing label.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventor: ALAN LORBER
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Patent number: 7975411Abstract: A card may include a generally planar panel and a plurality of opposing retaining members disposed on the panel. The plurality of opposing retaining members may be arranged to retain a substantially rectangular transaction card having a first longitudinal axis in a first orientation with respect to the panel and to retain a substantially rectangular paper gift having a second longitudinal axis in a second orientation with respect to the panel, so that the orientation of the first longitudinal axis is substantially transverse to the second orientation of the second longitudinal axis. The paper gift may be, for example, paper monetary currency, a paper bank check, or a paper gift certificate. The transaction card may be, for example, a debit card, a credit card, a gift card, a prepaid phone card, a card containing a merchandise credit usable at a retail establishment.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventors: Patrick W. Kershner, Christine E. Gehring-Scheff, Victoria L. Watts, Thomas A. Wallen
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Publication number: 20110126437Abstract: A greeting card configured to contain a gift, such as a monetary gift or gift card, within a sleeve that secures the gift within a compartment within the card. The card includes at least one leaf and preferably first and second leaves interconnected by at least one fold line. The compartment is disposed within the second leaf, and the sleeve slidably protrudes from the compartment through a slot. The sleeve has a pair of lateral edges between forward and rearward edges thereof, and at least one of the lateral edges is open for receiving a gift that when disposed in the sleeve can be concealed within the compartment. The sleeve is transparent such that a gift disposed in the sleeve is visible if the sleeve protrudes from the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventor: Cathy Lynn Bullington
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Publication number: 20110094132Abstract: A three-dimensional greeting card having anaglyph or stereographic images and/or text printed thereon that may be viewed using 3D filter glasses that are releasably attached to the body of the greeting card. The glasses are attached along a perforation located along one edge of the greeting card. The glasses contain two film lenses, each lens being a different color. The images and/or text printed upon the greeting card body contain two superimposed images that are each made of a specific color that will be viewed differently behind each film lens contained in the 3D glasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Joe DeFranco, Joshua Jenniges
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Patent number: 7921582Abstract: A method wherein an indicia is selected from one of diverse indicia sources. A holder may be selected from a holder source, and a display is selected from a display source. The indicia is placed in the display or the indicia and holder unit are placed in the display such that the desired information is displayed. The flap portions of the display are manipulated to expose or conceal releasable. reusable adhesive portions. An easel insert or easel attachment allows for a standing position on a counter top or table.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Aha! Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Theodore Nathanson, Craig Nathanson
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Patent number: 7882651Abstract: A slide-out card configuration is provided. A presentation section slides outwardly and laterally along the back cover of the card as it is opened. The card may be provided in a packaged form for use as a mailer to deliver advertising to specific recipients by mail. Alternatively, in card form, the present invention provides an integrated gift and greeting card.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Wilen Press, L.C.Inventor: Richard Wilen
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Publication number: 20110016757Abstract: A customizable greetings card system comprises a plurality of display pieces; and a greetings card comprising a display face arranged to receive a plurality of the display pieces, wherein:—the display face comprises a plurality of receiving locations each for receiving and retaining one of the display pieces; at least some of the display pieces comprise a display surface displaying a respective letter, number or word; and each display piece is for reception and retention in any one of the receiving locations, thereby allowing selected, different combinations of the display pieces to be retained on the display face and thus selected different messages to be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: James BECKETT
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Publication number: 20110005109Abstract: An apparatus and system for providing a personalized promotional item to an intended recipient is provided. The contemplated embodiments of the apparatus and system utilizes a confectionary to be sent, distributed or received by an individual whereby the confectionary may be personalized for each individual receiving party. Moreover, the system contemplates having a plurality of cavities to receive the promotional and personalized confectionary whereby the cavities may house the confectionary, and whereby the confectionary may be visible to the receiving party. Additionally, it is contemplated that the cavities be part of a visible portion whereby the portion may be adapted for attachment to a plurality of apparatus including greeting cards, promotional cards, business cards, magnetic devices and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Mitch Junkins
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Patent number: 7861441Abstract: An envelope for one or more gift cards is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Quin C. Hoellwarth
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Publication number: 20100325924Abstract: A gift card package that allows an individual to present a greeting card and a gift to recipient at the same time. Also provided is a greeting card and gift that a recipient will want to collect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Mark V. Aletto, Richard J. Mackey
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Patent number: 7827710Abstract: A card may include a generally planar panel and a plurality of opposing retaining members disposed on the panel. The plurality of opposing retaining members may be arranged to retain a substantially rectangular transaction card having a first longitudinal axis in a first orientation with respect to the panel and to retain a substantially rectangular paper gift having a second longitudinal axis in a second orientation with respect to the panel, so that the orientation of the first longitudinal axis is substantially transverse to the second orientation of the second longitudinal axis. The paper gift may be, for example, paper monetary currency, a paper bank check, or a paper gift certificate. The transaction card may be, for example, a debit card, a credit card, a gift card, a prepaid phone card, a card containing a merchandise credit usable at a retail establishment.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventors: Patrick W. Kershner, Christine E. Gehring-Scheff, Victoria L. Watts, Thomas A. Wallen
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Patent number: 7810719Abstract: A transaction product includes a housing, an article and an account identifier. The article is selectively maintained within the housing. Following removal of the article from the housing, the article is configured to self-inflate upon activation of the article by a bearer of the transaction product. The account identifier is associated with the housing and links the transaction product to an account or record having a value configured to be used toward one or more of a purchase and a use of goods or services.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
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Publication number: 20100251582Abstract: A card may include a generally planar panel and a plurality of opposing retaining members disposed on the panel. The plurality of opposing retaining members may be arranged to retain a substantially rectangular transaction card having a first longitudinal axis in a first orientation with respect to the panel and to retain a substantially rectangular paper gift having a second longitudinal axis in a second orientation with respect to the panel, so that the orientation of the first longitudinal axis is substantially transverse to the second orientation of the second longitudinal axis. The paper gift may be, for example, paper monetary currency, a paper bank check, or a paper gift certificate. The transaction card may be, for example, a debit card, a credit card, a gift card, a prepaid phone card, a card containing a merchandise credit usable at a retail establishment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventors: Patrick W. Kershner, Christine E. Gehring-Scheff, Victoria L. Watts, Thomas A. Wallen
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Patent number: 7802385Abstract: The invention relates to an inlay card for decorating an enclosure, to packaging for a disk-shaped medium, to a method for manufacturing an inlay card for decorating an enclosure as well as to a method for packaging a disk-shaped medium. In particular, the present invention relates to inlay cards for decorating an enclosure, especially a jewel case, having a curved and/or multifaceted side wall. The invention can be summarized as an inlay card, or a manufacture thereof, having two or more tabs that are configured and adapted to be bent with respect to a major surface of said inlay card such that the tabs conform to the shape of a multifaceted or curved wall of a jewel case when the inlay card is placed therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Sony DADC Austria AGInventors: Adolf Maringer, Karl Kronegger, Michael Grossinger
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Publication number: 20100223821Abstract: A greeting card has an outside and an inside, and pre-applied indicia applied to the inside of the greeting card relating to a subject matter. A quantity of material relating to the subject matter is contained in a small packet, which is secured to the inside of the greeting card. A fold is formed in the greeting card to allow movement of the greeting card at the fold between a closed position closing the inside of the greeting card substantially enclosing quantity of material contained in the small packet secured to the inside of the greeting card, and an open position opening the inside of the greeting card exposing the quantity of material contained in the small packet secured to the inside of the greeting card.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: PERRY CHARLES BOGAL
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Patent number: 7762017Abstract: A customizable envelope formed from interchangeable components allows the user to create various color and texture arrangements. The envelope is formed using two separate pieces of paper or other similar sheet material, each of which includes two foldable end flaps and a central portion. Both sheets are generally rectangular in shape and, when assembled to form the finished envelope, are preferably oriented so that their elongate axes are at a 90° angle to each other. In one form, the central portion of one sheet has a pair of elongated slits preferably formed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sheet and located near the top and bottom edges, respectively. The second sheet is sized so that it will be received in these slits. After assembly, the portion of the first, slitted sheet, exterior to the slits appears to frame the central portion of the second sheet, providing a framed opening on either the inner or outer surface of the completed envelope.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: M. & Co., Inc.Inventor: Margaret Huang
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Patent number: 7753199Abstract: A USB device securement apparatus is disclosed. The USB device securement apparatus includes a dock that includes a device side and an attachment side. The device side of the dock receives the USB device and the attachment side of the dock is coupled to a surface. This arrangement provides proper securement of the USB device during retail, transportation, and storage.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: US Digital Media, Inc.Inventor: Christopher S. Pignotti
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Patent number: 7743540Abstract: The present invention relates to identification systems and more particularly to patient identification systems comprising an identification band and a reusable pouch. The identification system comprises an identification band that is passed through one or more slits in a reusable identification pouch. The pouch includes an information area where information about the patient may be printed, and a pocket where alert labels or other tags may be stored. When the identification band is removed, the pouch may be mounted onto a new band. The information contained on and attached to the pouch may be reused each time a new identification band is needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: St. John Companies, Inc.Inventor: Steve McDermott
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Patent number: 7735719Abstract: The present invention is related to a pocketed business communication construction, such as a presentation folder, that includes at least one independently, automatically erectable piece for displaying promotion of marketing, advertising or contact information. The assembly is used to contain complimentary and related printed pieces which are held by one or more sleeves or pockets integrally connected to a variably imaged substrate. One or more passive retaining means are provided integrally with at least one of the pocketed configurations to removably hold a biased attention direction piece. The piece is printed with matching and/or complimentary information to that contained by the pocketed communication.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Ward/Kraft, Inc.Inventor: Jesse D. Crum
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Patent number: 7735250Abstract: A decorative element includes a first layer and a second layer. The decorative element is disposed on an article, both the article and the decorative element being biodegradable. The first layer includes a protective material and the second layer includes at least one seed embedded therein. The first layer is disposed adjacent the second layer. An adhesive comprising a biodegradable material secures the decorative element to the article.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventors: Tina M. Menzie, Shawn R. Menzie
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Publication number: 20100043262Abstract: A card holder is disclosed which has: a) a front and a back panel connected by a central hinge; the holder having a closed position in which the front panel at least partially overlies the back panel, generally in a single plane, and an open position in which the panels are pivoted about the central hinge for viewing material positioned between the panels; and b) a pop-up connected to both panels, the pop-up panel being connected to at least one of the panels by a foldable extension. Opening the holder along the central hinge unfolds the foldable extension rotating the pop-up panel and moving the pop-up out of the plane of the panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Patrick O'Brien, John O'Mara, David Kamyk
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Patent number: 7665617Abstract: A merchandising display assembly. The assembly includes a mounting portion adjustably coupled to a support surface associated with a first product, and a suspending portion for suspending a second product. The suspending portion coupled to the mounting portion, and the mounting and suspending portions are adapted for at least reducing interference with the visibility of the first product.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: T.M. Shea Products, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
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Publication number: 20100011635Abstract: A security package is disclosed having a barrier cut to stop tears from propagating into the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATIONInventors: Larry L. Sipe, Michael P. Wade
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Publication number: 20100011634Abstract: A convertible hangtag display comprising a unitary piece of material foldable into a hanging portion for hanging and displaying a retail item and a boxing portion for packaging the retail item is provided. The hanging portion is separable from the boxing portion along a perforation. The boxing portion has oppositely facing front and rear sheets connected by a crease and a seam. Upper and lower flaps are provided at opposite ends of each of the sheets. Upper and lower creases corresponding to the upper and lower flaps are provided such that the upper and lower creases are foldable about the corresponding creases. At least one crease is provided to the hanging portion opposite the perforation for bending the hanging portion. The hanging portion defines a slot for guiding a hook or other standard display means from which the unitary piece may be suspended. In a display configuration, the upper and lower flaps extend coplanar with the respective sheets from which they extend.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Bert H. Dweck, Boris J. Duchatellier
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Patent number: 7647715Abstract: An image-holder article usable as postcard, that can be sent by mail but that can also be used to display the image incorporated therein, and mailable in standard ways is effectively usable as postcard, allows display of the image on a surface that remains flat, comprising: a first flat sheet-like support (2), with an image being reproduced thereon, comprising side flaps (3) delimited by the edge thereof and by fold lines (5), so that said flaps are foldable and may adopt a folded configuration with respect to the first sheet-like support and an extended configuration, forming an uniform plane with the first sheet-like support; a second flat sheet-like support (6) made of a substantially flexible material, so as to be reversibly flexed assuming a cambered position, and having an extension such that, if inserted between said flaps (3) in a folded configuration with its edges resting on said fold lines, it adopts said cambered position and determines, in cooperation with said first sheet-like support (2), a resType: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Ink on the Sky Di Paola SorginiInventors: Guido Caravacci, Paola Sorgini
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Publication number: 20100000133Abstract: An article of manufacture for motivating users and method for using same with a frame, a digital or fixed media insert, an image on the insert, one aperture anchored to the backing extending backwards from the rear side of the backing near one of the long edges of the backing, and another aperture anchored to the backing extending backwards from the rear side of the backing near one of the short edges of the backing. A clip assembly can be use either as stand for the frame when sifting on a horizontal surface or a clip to clip the frame to a non-horizontal surface such as a vehicle air conditioning vent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Madeleine Kent, Donald Beall MacElwee, JR.
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Publication number: 20090300951Abstract: A greeting card, including at least a body having at least four surfaces including a front surface, two opposed inner surfaces and a back surface, a holder, and a decorating portion including multiple decorating sheets: the first decorating sheet, the second decorating sheet, . . . , the Nth decorating sheet, and a wire. The body is a folded sheet, a picture is disposed on the front surface of the body, one of the inner surfaces allows a user to write a greeting message thereon, the holder is disposed on the other one of the inner surfaces of the body and operates to receive the decorating portion, the first decorating sheet, the second decorating sheet, . . . , and the Nth decorating sheet each has a first suspension point disposed on an upper edge thereof, the first decorating sheet, the second decorating sheet, . . .Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: Dehai WANG
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Patent number: 7627967Abstract: A box assembled from folded sheet material such as paperboard forms a container for a gift object. The container includes a front shroud or cover which opens to reveal the gift object mounted on a background within a framed window. The front cover is attached at the bottom, rear of the container and folds over the top to form a cover of the window. The front cover opens and folds at the rear of the container to form a stand that holds the container upright to display the gift object. The background and perimeter of the window frame may include decorative scenes, slogans, trademarks or other gift card messages or decorations which may be associated with the gift object.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventor: Brian Peter Torvik
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Patent number: 7629881Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved sensor-based patient monitoring and tracking. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for adjusting a vital sign alarm threshold of a vital status sensor as a function of a patient's GPS data, which may comprise: altitude data, velocity data, and position data. In accordance with another aspect, a method is provided for adjusting one or more alarm detection parameters based in part on a patient's calculated heart rate variability (HRV) data. According to yet another aspect, an electronic triage tag is configured to include a colored card insertion region for inserting a colored card for preventing the device from being inadvertently activated, an LCD screen and a series of LEDs for displaying the triage status of a patient (red, yellow, green, black).Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Tia Gao, William E. Bishop, Radford R. Juang, Alexander M. Alm, David M. White, David A. Crawford, Steven M. Babin, Jeffrey S. Chavis
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Publication number: 20090293327Abstract: Greeting cards having multiple inter-connected panels and a disc, such as a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD). The greeting card contains a first main panel and a second main panel that are connected along a fold line and an additional third panel that is connected along a fold line to the second main panel. The third panel is folded atop the second main panel and attached along three sides creating an internal enclosure within which is contained a disc. The disc is enclosed in a protective envelope. Before attaching the third panel to the second main panel, the four corners of the protective envelope are inserted into four diagonal slits contained within the second main panel in order to secure the disc within the enclosure of the greeting card. A tab is contained upon the back of the second main panel for removal of the disc. The third panel may contain a window through which a portion of the disc may be visible.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Aaron Polak