B42D15/02

Interactive greeting card
10456668 · 2019-10-29 · ·

An integral greeting card/game is disclosed wherein a multi-panel greeting card also serves as a game board and is combined with a game piece and launch mechanism to create a novel, interactive greeting card. The multi-panel greeting card contains a sound module therein and a magnetic trigger is contained and concealed below one or more of the multiple greeting card panels. The game piece contains a magnet therein so that when the game piece comes into contact with the area of the greeting card above or proximate to the magnetic trigger, playback of an audio file is initiated. In one embodiment, the game piece is operative to interact with a touch screen of a mobile device.

Greeting Card with Removable Mobile Object

A greeting card having a mobile object releasably attached thereto. The mobile object may be shaped like a character or object with one or more wheels at a bottom surface thereof. The mobile object may be removed from the greeting card and set upright onto a surface. Activating a motor module within the mobile object causes the one or more wheels to rotate, setting the mobile object rolling along said surface.

System and method for entertainment devices employing animatronics
10442235 · 2019-10-15 ·

The invention relates to animatronics on entertainment devices such as greeting cards. A shape memory-alloy wire may be coupled to a PCB housed within a greeting card body. The wire may be anchored to a linkage assembly that is swivably, rotably, pivotably, extendably or otherwise movably coupled to the greeting card body. The PCB may be configured to generate a signal to a driving circuit for supplying an electrical current through the wire, the current having a variable amperage that is modified based on the pulse file. The variable amperage causes a change in the temperature of the wire, which causes the wire, and thus the linkage assembly, to contract and expand. The linkage assembly may be coupled to a display body, which may include an animal shape, characters, popular culture images and the like. Movement of the linkage assembly causes the display body to move in an entertaining manner.

Customizable holiday decoration
10436438 · 2019-10-08 ·

The customizable holiday decoration is a display device. The customizable holiday decoration displays a sentiment. The customizable holiday decoration has a mechanical component and an electrical component. The mechanical component of the customizable holiday decoration physically moves the sentiment. The electrical component of the sentiment illuminates a plurality of lights, generates audible sounds, and powers the mechanical component of the customizable holiday decoration. The customizable holiday decoration comprises a backing plate, a decorative plate, a plurality of legs, a drive mechanism, and a control system. The decorative plate attaches to the backing plate. The mechanical component and the electrical component attach to the decorative plate. The mechanical component comprises the plurality of legs and the drive mechanism. The electrical component comprises the control system.

See They ' Self Card
20190299695 · 2019-10-03 ·

The completed structures of the See They Self Card's herein are of Card stock manufactured from any material to include paper, cardboard, and any card stock, and plastics and a highly flexible, highly reflective surface that results with the effect of providing a reflection of the recipient in functioning wherein simultaneously they can See Themselves. To function ?, the present invention requires only an author or drafter for writing or printing upon the Card and an enduser recipient to read the provided scripture and simultaneously See Themselves in the resulting reflection.

TRADING CARD PACKAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME
20190275407 · 2019-09-12 ·

Provided is a trading card in which a trading card package and content of the trading card package are linked and the content can be specified, and an illegal act can be found. A manufacturing method for a trading card package includes a step of grouping trading cards on which rareness degree information is printed and a step of packaging the grouped trading cards. Trading card IDs are imparted to the trading cards. In the grouping step, the trading card IDs are registered in a database. A package ID is imparted to a package. The package ID is enclosed in the package or provided on the package. The package ID of the package including the trading cards, the trading card IDs, and the rareness degrees included in the package are associated.

Audio gift bag with handles

A bag having a flap-activated audio or sound player and handles to cinch the flap securely in a closed position to avoid inadvertent activation of the sound player.

CORRESPONDENCE AND STORAGE KIT
20240165984 · 2024-05-23 ·

A correspondence kit for encouraging meaningful written communication between two users. The present disclosure includes a correspondence kit containing two books and a plurality of post cards to be exchanged between the users with features to encourage use and retention of the post cards.

CORRESPONDENCE AND STORAGE KIT
20240165984 · 2024-05-23 ·

A correspondence kit for encouraging meaningful written communication between two users. The present disclosure includes a correspondence kit containing two books and a plurality of post cards to be exchanged between the users with features to encourage use and retention of the post cards.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES EMPLOYING ANIMATRONICS
20190248170 · 2019-08-15 ·

The invention relates to animatronics on entertainment devices such as greeting cards. A shape memory-alloy wire may be coupled to a PCB housed within a greeting card body. The wire may be anchored to a linkage assembly that is swivably, rotably, pivotably, extendably or otherwise movably coupled to the greeting card body. The PCB may be configured to generate a signal to a driving circuit for supplying an electrical current through the wire, the current having a variable amperage that is modified based on the pulse file. The variable amperage causes a change in the temperature of the wire, which causes the wire, and thus the linkage assembly, to contract and expand. The linkage assembly may be coupled to a display body, which may include an animal shape, characters, popular culture images and the like. Movement of the linkage assembly causes the display body to move in an entertaining manner.