B42D15/042

Greeting card having a biasing member
10569591 · 2020-02-25 · ·

A greeting card generally comprising panels and a biasing member which stores a compressive force or a tensional force. The biasing member is coupled to the greeting card, such that the greeting card moves to an open configuration or a closed configuration, depending on the type of force held by the biasing member.

Gift card presenter for greeting cards

A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card.

Transaction card with integrated stand

The disclosed embodiments generally relate to a transaction card with an integrated card stand. The transaction card comprises a substrate having a card thickness, and first and second card surfaces, the second card surface being substantially coextensive with the first card surface. The transaction may further comprise a card stand pivotable relative to the second card surface and having a stand thickness.

CYLINDRICAL GREETING CARD SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
20200024033 · 2020-01-23 ·

A greeting card system including a flexible sheet having a front-surface and a rear-surface, a first-fastener, and a second-fastener. The front-surface of the flexible sheet includes indicia a greeting and a blank message box for applying a personal functional message. The flexible sheet is configured to be manipulated into a cylindrical profile having the first-edge and the second-edge proximal to one another. The flexible sheet is may be applied to an outer surface of the wine bottle and may be removed and placed on a substantially planar surface.

Pivoting pop up article and method
11884090 · 2024-01-30 · ·

A pivoting pop up article and method of making has a hinge fold positioned between a front cover and a rear cover. A displacement leaf includes a base, a leg and a tab. A base leaf couple secures the base of the displacement leaf to the front cover. The base is offset relative to the hinge fold for defining a base offset dimension between the hinge fold and the base. A first interior couple secures an interior leaf to the rear cover. A second interior couple secures the interior leaf to the rear cover. The first interior couple and the second interior couple define a channel between the rear cover and the interior leaf. The base offset dimension causes the displacement leaf to be pivoted within the channel during pivoting the front cover between a closed position and an open position for extending the tab above the rear cover.

Flexible drive shaft for greeting cards and the like

A greeting card having mechanically actuated moving portions is provided. The greeting card may include a panel having one or more folds, one or more flexible drive shafts coupled to the panel and having a flipping or moving portion, and a decorative portion coupled to at least one of the panel and the flipping or moving portion. Each flexible drive shaft may be coupled to the panel such that a portion is positioned on a first side of the fold and a portion is positioned on a second side of the fold. When the greeting card is opened, a moment arm is created in the flexible drive shaft which causes the flipping or moving portion to move from a first position to a second position. The decorative portion may move in response to the flipping or moving portion moving from the first position to the second position.

JIG FOR PLACEMENT OF GREETING CARD INSERTS
20240100801 · 2024-03-28 ·

A jig for placement of an insert sheet on a greeting card is disclosed. The jig comprises a support surface configured to support the greeting card. The jig further comprises a guide configured for movement between an open position and a closed position, wherein the guide enables placement of the greeting card at a predetermined location on the support surface when the guide is in the open position, and wherein the guide provides a template for placement of the insert sheet at a designated location on the greeting card when the guide is in the closed position.

Self-erecting collapsible polyhedron system
11939120 · 2024-03-26 · ·

A collapsible and self-erecting polyhedron system is provided. The system includes a collapsible and self-erecting box. The box comprises cardboard and includes outer surfaces upon which images (e.g., photographic reproductions), graphics, and text are printed to provide a three-dimensional greeting card. The three-dimensional greeting card (the box) is collapsed and placed into an envelope, and upon being removed from the envelope, automatically self-erects providing a fun and exciting experience. Confetti also is included within the box that is ejected during the box self-erecting, thereby providing even more enjoyment.

Multimedia business card
11926169 · 2024-03-12 ·

A multimedia business card having a housing, a display, a speaker, a battery, and circuitry for operating the same is provided. In one embodiment, the housing includes a plurality of panels, scores, and joints, including a cover panel and a front panel that includes an aperture. The panels and joints can be folded and secured to form an enclosed (rectangular) housing. The display, speaker, battery, and circuity are secured inside, with the display being visible to a user via the aperture. The housing should open like a book (with a cover opening from right to left), exposing the display to the user, where the opening of the cover triggers the playing of video and/or sound (e.g., via a magnetic switch). For ease of manufacturing, the housing may be constructed from a single piece of material, preferably cardboard or a heavy paper-based product.

3D Pop-Up Cards With A Base Structure
20240059093 · 2024-02-22 ·

The invention refers to a 3D card comprising a foldable base card (1) having an inner side and an outer side, said base card (1) comprising two sections (2, 3) reversibly transferable along a fold (17) from a folded closed state to an unfolded opened state, and a foldable base structure (6, 6) reversibly transferable from a flat compressed state to a three-dimensional expanded state, and with a foldable FIG. 10) reversibly transferable from a flat compressed state to a three-dimensional expanded state, and wherein the foldable base structure (6, 6) is formed of a plurality of base elements (I, II, III, IV) and is fixed to the inner side of the foldable base card (1) via first fixing means (7, 7, 8, 8), and wherein the foldable FIG. 10) is fixed to the foldable base structure (6, 6), characterized in that the first fixing means (7, 7, 8, 8) are provided on two adjacent base elements (I, II, III, IV), and in each case one base element (I, II, III, IV) is fixed to the first section (2) via the first fixing means (7, 8) and one base element (I, II, III, IV) is fixed to the second section (3) via the first fixing means (7, 8).