B42D15/042

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.

Three-dimensional stand alone pop up assembly and method
10434432 · 2019-10-08 · ·

In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a roof structure connected with a plurality of wall panels by way of roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.

METHOD OF RECYCLING GREETING CARDS AND A GREETING CARD
20190299697 · 2019-10-03 ·

A method of recycling greeting cards. A first step involves making a greeting card body that dissolves when exposed to water leaving negligible residue. A second step involves incorporating in the greeting card body a substance that is released when the greeting card body dissolves is water. It is a desire to release the substance that provides a positive incentive for placing the greeting card body in the water.

Scratch Off Ink Customizable Greeting Cards
20190299696 · 2019-10-03 ·

Present invention relates to a piece of writable material such as a Greeting Card, invitation, post card, gift tag and the like, particularly to customizable greeting cards, wherein on at least one surface there is provided a customizable zones with a removable layer to write personalized text.

A user of the product simply enters information on designated customizable zones using a hard-edged item, eliminating the need for a standard writing utensil, and achieving the look of a professionally printed card.

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.

SHEET WITH FEEDING PERFORATION
20190270329 · 2019-09-05 · ·

A printable sheet assembly and method provide for feeding cardstock sheets through a printer. The printable sheet assembly may include a first fold region. The first fold region comprises a robust perforated line disposed horizontally across the sheet assembly. The printable sheet assembly may include a second fold region. The second fold region may comprise a second robust perforated line disposed horizontally across the sheet assembly. The sheet assembly may include a product such as a name tag, business card, label, or card formed into the sheet assembly and configured to be processed through a printer device to receive indicia thereon.

Three-dimensional stand alone pop up assembly and method
10384143 · 2019-08-20 ·

In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a three dimensional base comprising folding planar walls, accessory interface component, and accessory positioning component. An accessory having a body and a sliding interface component is installed upright within and connected with the three dimensional base forming a standing pop up structure.

Pop-up card with a removable notecard

A pop-up card includes a notecard that can be inserted into and removed from a pocket formed between the cover of the card and a panel secured to and overlaying at least a portion of the cover.

Collaborative asset generation and communication

The technology described herein allows a sender to initiate generation of a collaborative asset, which may be a video generated by merging videos provided by a group of users. The technology can facilitate the generation and collection of digital assets, such as video, images, and audio recordings from a group of users designed by the sender. The collaborative asset may be associated with a tangible object using a unique identifier located on the tangible object. The collaborative asset may be stored in computer memory on a user-experience server and associated with the unique identifier. When the unique identifier is provided to the user-experience server a second time, the collaborative asset can be retrieved and output to the computing device that provided the unique identifier. Thus, a user can initiate generation of a collaborative asset.

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.