US3235988A
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Greeting card
Assignee: Hallmark Cards Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-16
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1983-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E Paige
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:48
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/042; B42D15/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A GREETING CARD COMPRISING A PAIR OF PAGES HINGEDLY INTERCONNECTED ALONG A CENTRAL LINE OF BEND; AN ACTUATING PORTION OF SAID PAGES, SAID ACTUATING PORTION CONSISTING OF A PAIR OF INTERCONNECTED, TRIANGULAR SECTIONS DEFINED BY A PAIR OF FOLD LINES EXTENDING ANGULARLY FROM SAID LINE OF BEND; A SEPARATE, ROD-LIKE CONNECTING MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID ACTUATING PORTION; AN ACCESSORY PANEL CARRIED BY SAID CONNECTING MEMBER IN SUCH A MANNER THAT WHEN THE PAGES OF THE CARD ARE CLOSED THE ACCESSORY PANEL LIES BETWEEN THE PAGES OF THE CARD AND WHEN THE PAGES OF THE CARD ARE OPENED THE ACCESSORY PANEL IS RAISED BY SAID ACTUATING PORTION AND SAID CONNECTING MEMBER TO A POINT SPACED FROM THE UPPER EDGE OF THE CARD; AND PICTORIAL REPRESENTATIONS ON SAID PAGES, SAID ACTUATING PORTION ANY SAID PANEL, WHICH REPRESENTATIONS ARE COMPLEMENTARY WHEREBY TO PRESENT A COMMON IMPRESSION WHEN THE CARD IS OPENED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A GREETING CARD COMPRISING A PAIR OF PAGES HINGEDLY INTERCONNECTED ALONG A CENTRAL LINE OF BEND; AN ACTUATING PORTION OF SAID PAGES, SAID ACTUATING PORTION CONSISTING OF A PAIR OF INTERCONNECTED, TRIANGULAR SECTIONS DEFINED BY A PAIR OF FOLD LINES EXTENDING ANGULARLY FROM SAID LINE OF BEND; A SEPARATE, ROD-LIKE CONNECTING MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID ACTUATING PORTION; AN ACCESSORY PANEL CARRIED BY SAID CONNECTING MEMBER IN SUCH A MANNER THAT WHEN THE PAGES OF THE CARD ARE CLOSED THE ACCESSORY PANEL LIES BETWEEN THE PAGES OF THE CARD AND WHEN THE PAGES OF THE CARD ARE OPENED THE ACCESSORY PANEL IS RAISED BY SAID ACTUATING PORTION AND SAID CONNECTING MEMBER TO A POINT SPACED FROM THE UPPER EDGE OF THE CARD; AND PICTORIAL REPRESENTATIONS ON SAID PAGES, SAID ACTUATING PORTION ANY SAID PANEL, WHICH REPRESENTATIONS ARE COMPLEMENTARY WHEREBY TO PRESENT A COMMON IMPRESSION WHEN THE CARD IS OPENED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |