US3986283A
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Novelty post card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-06
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1994-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A novelty post card, injection molded of synthetic plastic material for substantial rigidity, wherein the artistic descriptive or humorous material is embossed on the face of the card and wherein the back of the card, in addition to the usual spaces for the addressee and a message, includes pressure-sensitive means for display mounting of the card against a mirror, wall or other smooth surface for display as a decorative plaque or picture by the recipient.
Inventors
- 👤 Pedro R. Pelaez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:28
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/12; B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/045; G09F2007/127; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A novelty post card comprising a thin, rectangular card body member, said body member being integrally molded of a tough, synthetic plastic material of sufficient thickness to ensure substantial rigidity of said body member, the face of said body member being integrally molded, in relief, with pictorial matter, a paper backing member secured against the back of said card body member, the outside of said paper backing member being provided with pressure-sensitive means for mounting the card against a smooth surface for permanent display, said pressure-sensitive means comprising a strip of pressure-sensitive material affixed vertically against said paper backing member and dividing said paper backing member into substantially equal adressee and message portions, said strip of pressure-sensitive material being covered with a protective strip adapted to be removed by the recipient of the post card prior to attachment thereof against a smooth surface for display.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A novelty post card comprising a thin, rectangular card body member, said body member being integrally molded of a tough, synthetic plastic material of sufficient thickness to ensure substantial rigidity of said body member, the face of said body member being integrally molded, in relief, with pictorial matter, a paper backing member secured against the back of said card body member, the outside of said paper backing member being provided with pressure-sensitive means for mounting the card against a smooth surface for permanent display, said pressure-sensitive means comprising a strip of pressure-sensitive material affixed vertically against said paper backing member and dividing said paper backing member into substantially equal adressee and message portions, said strip of pressure-sensitive material being covered with a protective strip adapted to be removed by the recipient of the post card prior to attachment thereof against a smooth surface for display.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A novelty post card as defined in claim 1 including an advertising message imprinted upon said paper backing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A novelty post card as defined in claim 2 wherein said strip of pressure-sensitive material is covered with a protective strip adapted to be removed by the recipient of the post card prior to attachment thereof against a smooth surface for display.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |