Abstract: A greeting card having a transparent and flexible pouch enclosing a deformable object is disclosed. The transparent and flexible pouch is vacuum sealed with the deformable object inside, such that the deformable object compresses. A transparent insert may be placed inside of the transparent and flexible pouch, in order to minimize disfiguration of the deformable object during the compression process.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a molded plastic fastener shaped to define a filament, a paddle at one end of the filament, and a cross-bar at the other end of the filament. The fastener assembly additionally includes a printed label embedded in the paddle, the printed label including an electrically chargeable, stiffness enhancing laminate that is applied to a print receptive polymer substrate. An in-line system for manufacturing a continuously connected supply of the fastener assemblies includes a rotatable mold wheel, a feed mechanism for advancing a continuous, ionized, printed polymer web in a near tangential relationship relative to the mold wheel periphery, a cutting mechanism for transversely cutting through the web to form a plurality of rectangular printed labels that are magnetically drawn into corresponding cavities in the mold wheel, an extruder for applying molten plastic into the cavities and a knife for skiving excess hardened plastic from the mold wheel periphery.

Abstract: A greeting card which includes a greeting card body and a flying disc removably attached thereto. A sound module and motion sensor are contained within the flying disc. The sound module contains one or more audio clips contained thereon and is operative to replay the one or more audio clips through a speaker. The motion sensor triggers the audio playback upon the flying disc being tossed or thrown through the air by a user.

Abstract: A decorated card having at least one leaf, and a cutout formed in the leaf and defined by a cutout outline. The card is characterized by the fact that it has at least two threads extending under tension across the cutout outline, and a plurality of spangles, the spangles being held suspended from each of the threads under tension so as to cover at least part of the area defined by the cutout outline. A manufacturing method is also provided.

Abstract: A message-delivery medium with concealed information functions as a tool to promote personal relationships and connections between a sender and receiver, and comprises a message carrier and removable covering element. The message carrier carries an integrated message, which is known and designed/planned beforehand by the sender, and which contains a multiple of interrelated message elements having relativity and connectivity with each other. The message elements include at least one visible message and at least one concealed message that is hidden, yet known to the sender, such as a key message and/or an answer. The removable covering element is integrated with the surface of the message carrier, and hides the concealed message that is intentionally chosen to be hidden, thus preventing the receiver to see the concealed message. The receiver experiences feelings and/or emotional reactions planned, designed or expected by the sender, before, during and after removing the covering element.

Abstract: A greeting card comprises a substrate and a vinyl. The substrate has a first side configured to receive ink such that an indicia or image can be formed on the first side and a second side. The vinyl has a first side is configured to receive ink such that an indicia or image can be formed on the first side and a second side that includes an acrylic microsphere adhesive. The second side of the vinyl is removeably adhered to the second side of the substrate, so that the second side of the substrate and the second side of the vinyl are disposed in a front and back relationship. In this relationship, the first side of the substrate and the first side of each of the one or more vinyl sheets face outwardly. In one mode, at least a portion of the vinyl is adhered to the substrate. In another mode, the portion of the vinyl is adhered to another surface. The portion of the vinyl may be transferred back and forth between the substrate and the other surface.

Abstract: A business card comprises front and back sides and a flap permanently attached to the business card. The flap comprises front and back sides and an adhesive on at least a portion of the flap's back side. The adhesive is capable of removably and reusably adhering to objects. The flap is foldable with respect to the business card such that the flap can be placed in at least two configurations. In a first configuration, the adhesive adheres to a portion of the back side of the business card, so that the business card is non-adhesive and can be used like a convention business card. In a second configuration, the flap aligns at least approximately with the business card, thereby presenting the flap's adhesive to be able to adhere to another object such that the front side of the business card faces outward from said another object.

Abstract: 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. The package includes first, second and third panels. The first and second panels and the second and third panels are connected with one another along a common edge and are pivotable with respect to each other. The 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, thereby partially concealing the gift card while exposing an identification marking thereon.

Abstract: A greeting card has a card body comprising at least a front panel and electrical components. The front panel contains an opening that acts as a track. A spinner including two wheels spaced apart and coupled together with an axle rotatably engages the track are positioned on opposite sides of the front panel. The spinner moves along the track by virtue of gravity when the greeting card is being tilted. The electrical components may include a power source, a sound module having an audio file stored therein, a speaker, and a switch located adjacent to the track. The spinner activates the switch when the spinner moves adjacent to the location of the switch which in turn initiates playback of the audio file through the speaker.

Abstract: An achievement award assembly includes a first panel having a semi-transparent area, a second panel having an award indicia that is visible through the semi-transparent area and a mount. The semi-transparent area may be configured such that the award indicia, when viewed through the semi-transparent area, appears as an engraved metallic plate.

Abstract: A card, such as a greeting card, is provided. The card includes an enclosed space that is partially embedded in or coupled to a portion of the card, where the space includes pieces of material that are moved within the space by one or more moving pieces. In embodiments, a front or a back panel of the card features an enclosure housing fan operable to disperse the pieces or particles. In some cases, the fan and other components for moving the pieces is concealed from view by a cover. In one example, a card features an enclosure with the appearance of a snow globe and includes a wheel connected to a control that allows a user to activate movement of particles inside the enclosure. In embodiments, movements may be timed to increase the interactions of the particles.

Abstract: A machine that processes gift cards in an in-line process where the gift cards travel along a generally straight transport path from a card feed mechanism to a delivery end where the cards and carrier combinations are discharged. During the in-line processing, a magnetic stripe, integrated circuit chip or RFIID tag on the gift cards can be encoded with account information, a serial number or other information. In addition, the cards are transported to a print mechanism that personalizes the cards with a bar code. account information, serial number or other information. After printing, the cards are transported to a gluing system which applies adhesive to one side of the cards. The cards arc then transported to a feeding mechanism that feeds and applies a carrier to one or more cards.

Abstract: A mailing card for mailing confidential information securely, comprising: a card having a front and a back and configured to be mailed; a display layer over the front of the card; a security shield removably coupled to the display layer and including a design substantially matching the design of the display layer, wherein the security shield is selectably coupleable to a portion of the back of the card and substantially opaque thereby enabling a user to obscure writing thereon. In addition, the security shield includes a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. Moreover, the security shield is sized smaller than the display layer and matches the design of the display layer at borders of the security shield when disposed at a predetermined location over the display layer. Furthermore, the security shield substantially identically matches a portion of the design of the display layer.

Abstract: An efficient system and method for mounting an image composed of a plurality of subimages comprises a back panel onto which the subimages are mounted, and a transparent or translucent cover plate. In the preferred embodiment, the images are printed on borderless labels having a low-tack or low-aggressive type adhesive. The back panel and transparent cover plate are preferably dimensionally the same, and both may include aligned through-holes. The back panel may includes visual indicia such as score lines or alpha/numeric placement indicia to aid in mounting the subimages. The back panel and cover plate are preferably held together with a plurality of clips. An assembly method is also disclosed.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: the invention provides a composition having laser engraving properties, comprising a host material and a laser enhancing additive. The host material comprises a material, such as a polymer, modified by a first process, whereby the host material as modified by the first process has increased thermal conductivity as compared to the host material before the first process. The laser enhancing additive comprises a first quantity of at least one of copper potassium iodide (CuKI3), Copper Iodide (CuI), potassium iodide (KI), sodium iodide (NaI), and aluminum iodide (AlI), and a second quantity of at least one substance selected from the group consisting of zinc sulfide (ZnS), barium sulfide (BaS), alkyl sulfonate, and thioester.

Abstract: A trading card (10) comprises a first substrate (14A), a second substrate (14B) and a spacer (16A). The first substrate (14A) includes a first card image (18). The second substrate (14B) includes a second card image (20). The second substrate (14B) is spaced apart from the first substrate (14A). The spacer (16A) is positioned substantially between the first substrate (14A) and the second substrate (14B) to maintain the first card image (18) spaced apart from the second card image (20). The trading card (10) can further comprise a third substrate (14C) and a second spacer (16B). The third substrate (14C) includes a third card image (22). The third substrate (14C) is spaced apart from the first substrate (14A) and the second substrate (14B). The second spacer (16B) is positioned substantially between the second substrate (14B) and the third substrate (14C) to maintain the second card image (20) spaced apart from the third card image (22).

Abstract: A set of collectable cards includes base cards bearing background images and accessory cards congruent with the base cards, which bear one or more images that are complementary to the background images and are distributed on a transparent area, and which can be superimposed on the base cards to form composite images. The accessory cards have an adhesive material for temporary connection to the base cards or to other accessory cards in a superimposed condition and define, in combination with another card in an aligned, superimposed condition, shaped portions for the separation of the cards from one another.

Abstract: A postcard includes: a front postcard panel having first and second surfaces, the first surface having a stamp, address, and message-writing regions; and a rear postcard panel attached to the second surface of the front postcard panel and including at least one stand cutout that is releasably adhered to the second surface of the front postcard panel and that is detachable from the remainder of the rear postcard panel and the second surface of the front postcard panel.

Abstract: Display device including a unitary, rigid sheet defining a left center panel, a right center panel pivotally connected to the left center panels, a left side panel pivotally connected to the left center panel and a right side panel pivotally connected to the right center panel. Vertically extending separation lines are formed on a rear planar layer without penetrating or cutting a front planar layer so that the panels are able to pivot about vertical axes. Fold lines may be formed opposite the separation lines on the front planar layer to facilitate folding the sheet whereby the fold lines define the vertical axes about which the panels pivot. Folding of the sheet provides a compact configuration which enables the display device to be easily carried.

Abstract: A card toy is provided in which not only does play not end just when a picture is composed by superimposing pictures drawn on sheets but also additional elements including an element that can be used for a game and a transmission element such as a message are provided. In a card toy used for playing therewith by superimposing a plurality of cards made of a transparent material on a card made of a transparent or opaque material, the cards have respective pictures and marks of a predetermined shape indicated thereon. When the cards are superimposed, the pictures of the cards located at upper positions conceal at least part of the pictures of the cards located at the lower positions, so that the pictures of the cards located at the upper positions are combined with the pictures of the cards located at the lower positions. Further, the marks are arranged such that at least one of the marks may be matched with the marks of the other cards depending on a combination of the cards.

Abstract: A card based business communication is produced in a unique manner in which a pigmented coating is applied over one face of the card substrate so as to change the appearance of the card material and provide a based for a high resolution image. An image is applied either directly over the pigmented coating or alternatively, the image may be reverse printed on a transparent film such that when the film is applied over the pigmented coating, the image will be visible through the face of the film.

Abstract: A card forming sheet includes an opaque printing sheet and a transparent film placed over the printing sheet, so that the transparent film can be peeled away from the printing sheet and cannot be re-bonded to the printing sheet. Moreover, the card forming sheet includes a transparent adhesive and a peeling sheet placed over the adhesive layer. The printing sheet is divided into a substantially rectangular address describing part, an information describing part adjacent to one side of the address describing part, and a concealing part adjacent to another side of the address describing part. The card forming sheet is folded along a boundary between the address describing part and the information describing part. The two sides are bonded together so that the printing sheet is placed to the outside, and the card forming sheet is then folded along a boundary between the concealing part and the address describing part and bonded together, removably concealing the information.

Abstract: A process of making an improved sheet/card laminate for packaging, signage, displays, transaction cards, ID cards and the like. The process comprises registering flat sheets to a film and then laminating the film or transferring coating(s) from the film to the individual, generally flat sheets via an adhesive. The film or coating(s) may include layered security, functional and/or decorative features.

Abstract: A device comprised of two flat layers of equal dimensions shaped like a postcard, for mailing a biodegradable organic video media item, such as a CD or DVD, integrated and embodied into its bottom layer, so as to create a greeting card. A picturesque scene is on its front cover related to the contents of the CD or DVD. The back cover has areas designated for greetings, instructions, recipient's address, and postage. The top and bottom layers are glued together. The glue is positioned so as not to contact the readable surface of the CD or DVD and degrade play. Once the top layer is separated from the bottom layer, the recipient can detach the CD or DVD from the bottom layer along outlines of the inner and outer perimeters of the CD's or DVD's shape, in order to play the CD or DVD.

Abstract: A folding display includes a tower member having a display panel with advertising indicia on a front surface and a support panel attached to the back surface. The display and support panels feature lateral fold lines so that the tower member may be folded for shipping and storage. The support panel has a pair of flaps formed therein and each flap features an arcuate surface. The flaps may be moved into a position where the arcuate surfaces engage the back surface of the display panel so that it assumes a convex configuration. The tower display is then capable of standing on a generally horizontal surface. A pair of the tower displays may be positioned in spaced relation with a bridge member, also featuring advertising indicia, extending between them. A base member lays on the surface upon which the display is standing and features end portions that engage the tower members.

Abstract: A changeable-image display card is built by combining a pouch 2 and two inner cards 121, and 122. Outer cards 11 and 12 forming one wall of the pouch 2, and the two inner cards are provided with predetermined numbers of flaps 7, 8, 13 and 14 extending along the width of the outer and the inner cards, respectively. The flaps 7, 8, 13 and 14 are inserted in opening formed when the flaps 7, 8, 13 and 14 are formed such that the adjacent flaps 7, 8, 13 and 14 partly overlap each other, and the inner cards can be pulled relative to the outer cards by a distance equal to the width of the openings. Different images including pictures and characters are formed on the flaps of the inner and the outer cards, respectively. The image formed on the inner card and the image formed on the outer card are displayed alternately by pulling and pushing the inner cards relative to the outer cards by the distance S equal to the width of the flaps.

Abstract: A structure with variable geometric pattern and appearance which comprises: a first element having a first aperture whose outline defines a preset geometric or fancy figure; a flap or patch of fabric or cloth applied on the rear surface of said first element; a second element associated with the rear surface of said first element on the back of said fabric so that the said fabric will result interposed between the first and second elements, the same fabric being able to partly project from the surface defined by said first element or said second element, the surface of the latter being provided, likewise the surface of the first element, with one or more apertures; the said one or more apertures defining one or more writings and/or figures intended to result inside the area delimited by said first aperture and visible against the light through the cloth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles having die cut portions that form a window or a frame-like structure. Set into the window or frame-like structure is an object, affixed or mounted in transparent material, such that the object is visible from both the front and the rear of the article.

Abstract: A layered assembly includes a first adhesive layer and a protective top layer affixed permanently on all sides to the first adhesive layer. The assembly also includes a first image layer onserted between the first adhesive layer and the protective top layer, wherein the protective top layer is provided over the first image layer and at least a portion of the protective top layer can be removed to reveal the first image layer.

Abstract: An index card assembly which allows selective adherence of an index card to a mounting surface is disclosed. A base paper layer of the index card has a front side and an opposite back side. The paper layer has an upper edge with a portion of the paper layer removed to define a paperless zone which includes a gap across the upper edge. A cover layer having an outer face and an inner face is adhered by pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on its inner face to the front side of the paper layer. The cover layer is aligned to cover the paperless zone with a top of the cover layer extending across the gap of the paperless zone. The adhesive on the inner face of the cover layer is exposed across the paperless zone on the back side of the paper layer. The thickness of the paper layer prevents the adhesive from contacting a surface abutting the back side of the paper layer in the absence of the application of a threshold level of pressure against the outer face of the cover layer.

Abstract: A combination postcard picture display is disclosed. The combination postcard picture display includes a postcard panel typically having a photograph or image, a display stand cutout which is detachable from the postcard panel, and a self-supporting display stand which is formable from the display stand cutout to display the photograph or image.

Abstract: A container for small sized objects such as candies, chocolates, cosmetics, fragrances and small gifts which comprises: a first element (1) having a first and a second apertures (2) symmetrically disposed with respect to a hinge axis (140) and whose outline defines a geometric or fancy figure; a flap or patch of fabric or cloth (3) applied on the rear surface (10) of said first element (1); a second element (4) associated with the rear surface of said first element (1) on the back of said fabric (3) so that the said fabric will result interposed between the first (1) and second (4) elements, the same fabric being able to partly project from the surface defined by said first element (1) or said second element (4), the surface of the latter being provided, likewise the surface of the first element (1), with a third and a fourth apertures (40), disposed in correspondence to said first and second apertures (2), as to coincide with each other when the container (S) is in closed condition, that is, folded over abou

Abstract: A collectible trading card (10) includes an outer card (12) and an insert card (14). The insert card (14) contains an insert card image (44). The outer card (12) includes a first region (38) and a second region (40). The first region (38) includes a card aperture (24) that receives at least a portion of the insert card (14). The second region (40) is moveable from a first position (41A) to a second position (41B). In the first position (41A), the insert card (14) is inhibited from being removed from the card aperture (24). In the second position (41B), the insert card (14) can be removed from the card aperture (24).

Abstract: An integrated gift card packet is machine printed and formed and comprises a paper form having at least two panels interconnected together. The panels are retained in facial contact by detachable tabs or glue tabs. Each of the panels has an inner and an outer surface. Printed information is provided on some or all of the surfaces. Card information is printed in a card area on the inner and outer surfaces of one of the panels. The card information contains a bar code identifying goods/services and a dollar value associated therewith. The bar code may have a card I.D. code. A poly patch is adhesively secured on the inner surface of one of the panels and extends over the card area. A rear multi-layer patch is adhesively secured on the outer surface of one of the panels and also extends over the card area. The multi-layer patch has an adhesive coating on the outer surface to secure a poly film thereto.

Abstract: An adornment for photograph or picture display is provided. The adornment includes a draft sheet including a draft with various figures, shapes and colors on a back plate; a plurality of picture sheets including a plurality of pictures to be three-dimensionally accumulated on the draft of the draft sheet; and a sticker sheet including a releasable sheet attached to each of both surfaces thereof and a plurality of stickers with various sizes, plurality of representations provided on both the draft and the pictures, each of which indicates a position at which each of the stickers is attached; and attachment number representations individually provided on the pictures and having an identical serial number to that on the draft, thus allowing each of the pictures to be attached to the draft in such a way that each of the pictures matches the draft.

Abstract: An image retaining card is disclosed. An image retaining card in accordance with the present invention may be utilized as an identification card, a driver's license, a passport, and the like. An image retaining card in accordance with the present invention comprises a substrate structure, a cover, and an image receptive material disposed between the substrate structure and the cover. The substrate structure comprises a substrate layer and a substrate tie layer.

Abstract: A display card (4) comprises of a supporting body or core (1) with two opposed display faces and a display aperture (2), protective moans (3, 3?) arranged on the supporting body (1); so its to create a recessed seat (8) in line with the display aperture (2), and a display object (9) with two opposed display faces, arranged inside the recessed seat (b) and held therein by securing; means (10).

Abstract: A card with a glued-in translucent insert is made by applying to a sheet of card stock an adhesive layer in decorative pattern and adhering a sheet of translucent insert stock to the adhesive layer. The decorative pattern of the adhesive layer shows through the translucent insert stock to form a design element of the card.

Abstract: A presentation apparatus, in the form of a blank, divided by advantageously disposed vertically extending cuts, into a plurality of interconnected, relatively foldable panels, is provided. The presentation apparatus is foldable into a compact form, having a width approximately that of a single one of its constituent panels. Structures for providing selective relative rigidity of adjacent ones of the panels are provided, as are structures for providing upright stability of the presentation apparatus.

Abstract: A combined greeting card/candle arrangement (10) including a greeting card member (20) having a front face (21) adapted to releasably receive a candle unit (12) including a plurality of different colored wax sheets (30) (30′) (30″) having different sizes wherein the largest of the wax sheets (30) has a wick element (36) embedded therein; and, a plurality of decorative members (40) releasably associated with selected portions of the wax sheets (30) (30′) (30″) which may be rolled together to form a tapered candle (50).

Abstract: Gift card forms and methods of making and using gift card forms are disclosed. The gift card form permits uniquely messaging each gift card. An appropriate gift card form can be printed at a time after manufacturing to allow a vendor to personalize the gift card. Additionally, order information, such as billing information, can be printed on the gift card form at the same time that the gift card is personalized. The gift card form can be kept as a record with the order information.

Abstract: Thermal printing provides an advantageous route to producing aircraft placards able to withstand the rigorous conditions existing on aircraft exteriors. A graphic is directly printed onto a substrate such as polyester, vinyl or polycarbonate. The placard is protected by a protective layer of a UV curable ink which contains acrylates and silicone. An optional promoter containing a diisocyante can be added to the protective layer. Ultraviolet radiation is used to cure the protective layer. The resulting thermally printed placard performs equally as well as silk screen printed placards while offering economic and environmental advantages.

Abstract: A sign kit according to the invention includes a stiff backing in a predetermined size and a transparent cover sheet having dimensions sufficient to cover one face of the backing. Suitable means for mounting a sign, such as a built in stand or hanger, may be included along with a flexible sheet such as a sheet of paper printed on a front face thereof with sign information and adhered by a rear face thereof with an adhesive to a front face of the backing. The sign kit provides makes it possible to use desktop publishing, i.e., personal computers and software, to prepare professional quality signs in various sizes shapes and designs.

Abstract: Memos having a solid advertising effect include an upper and a lower cover and a plurality of memos packed between the upper and the lower cover. The upper cover and the memos respectively have printed advertising characters or designs, their rear ends glued together, and their front ends forming a sloped corrugated surface printed on with advertising characters or designs of coordinate colors with those of the upper cover. The upper cover and the memos combined together form solid beauty, having an esthetic appearance, extensive practicability and an excellent advertising effect.

Abstract: Gift card forms and methods of making and using gift card forms are disclosed. The gift card form permits uniquely messaging each gift card. An appropriate gift card form can be printed at a time after manufacturing to allow a vendor to personalize the gift card. Additionally, order information, such as billing information, can be printed on the gift card form at the same time that the gift card is personalized. The gift card form can be kept as a record with the order information.

Abstract: An updatable and lockable flip chart holder that can clip into the rail strip or channel of a shelf or fasten to a display at a retail store. The flip chart holder allows manufacturers or promoters of products that are sold at retail to create consumer, educational, or promotional flip charts that can easily and economically be updated by opening rings. The lockable flip chart has a panel, and attached to the panel is a ring system with each ring having two ring halves and hinged leaves connected to each other and attached to each ring half respectively. A locking mechanism on the ring system presses against the leaves to prevent the ring halves from opening. Locking the rings also provides security so consumers cannot take the pages out of the flip chart holder.

Abstract: A card with removable stickers includes a sticker assembly including a first layer of small stickers on which are printed different pictures and are cut to facilitate their removal, a second layer of backing paper having a back side which is colored with an opaque, reflective, copper-colored material, a third layer of adhesive, a fourth layer of double-sided release paper, a fifth layer of removable film made of transparent resin, and a sixth layer of adhesive, and a card adhered to the six layer of adhesive, whereby when in use, the backing paper is first removed, and then the double-sided release paper is removed from the transparent removable film leaving the transparent removable film on the card, thereby enabling illustration of the card to be completely seen and the stickers be adhered on the removable film, and writing can also be done on the film.

Abstract: A flat flexible and imperforate mirror which is conveniently designed and sized to fit anywhere a credit card can be stored is disclosed. The mirror has a substantially flat rectangular body, a front reflective layer and rounded edges. An indicia bearing layer is applied to the opposite side of the body from the reflective layer.

Abstract: Display device including a unitary, rigid sheet defining a left center panel, a right center panel pivotally connected to the left center panels, a left side panel pivotally connected to the left center panel and a right side panel pivotally connected to the right center panel. Vertically extending separation lines are formed on a rear planar layer without penetrating or cutting a front planar layer so that the panels are able to pivot about vertical axes. Fold lines may be formed opposite the separation lines on the front planar layer to facilitate folding the sheet whereby the fold lines define the vertical axes about which the panels pivot. Folding of the sheet provides a compact configuration which enables the display device to be easily carried.