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Gift package containing message bearing unit and useful article in association therewith
Assignee: MIDA Mfg Inc
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Filing: 1975-09-19
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1995-09-19
Abstract
Abstract Useful articles, such as earrings or other articles of personal adornment, are functionally and aesthetically integrated with a greeting card-like message bearing unit, and the unit and articles are disposed within a container, the dimensions of the container corresponding to certain dimensions of the unit and the articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Love
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5035; B65D5/5059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A gift package comprising a card having decorative matter and message-bearing indicia thereon, means on said card for coupling a gift article thereto, a gift article removably coupled to said card and having a portion thereof juxtaposed to said decorative matter so that said decorative matter and said portion create an integrated visual effect, said card comprising first and second leaf members coupled to each other so as to be openable in book fashion, said gift article being coupled to said first leaf member, and a container for said card and said gift article, said container comprising a receptacle portion, said card being nestable within said receptacle portion, and a cover portion for enclosing said card and said gift article, said receptacle portion comprising bottom wall and spaced side walls, said second leaf member of said card overlying said bottom wall when said card is nested within said receptacle portion, and a portion of said gift article projecting into engagement with said second leaf member so as to maintain said first leaf member in spaced relation with respect to said second leaf member when said card is nested within said receptacle portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A gift package comprising a card having decorative matter and message-bearing indicia thereon, means on said card for coupling a gift article thereto, a gift article removably coupled to said card and having a portion thereof juxtaposed to said decorative matter so that said decorative matter and said portion create an integrated visual effect, said card comprising first and second leaf members coupled to each other so as to be openable in book fashion, said gift article being coupled to said first leaf member, and a container for said card and said gift article, said container comprising a receptacle portion, said card being nestable within said receptacle portion, and a cover portion for enclosing said card and said gift article, said receptacle portion comprising bottom wall and spaced side walls, said second leaf member of said card overlying said bottom wall when said card is nested within said receptacle portion, and a portion of said gift article projecting into engagement with said second leaf member so as to maintain said first leaf member in spaced relation with respect to said second leaf member when said card is nested within said receptacle portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A gift package in accordance with claim 1, wherein said card comprises a spine-like panel interconnecting said first and second leaf members, said panel being juxtaposed to one side wall of said receptacle portion when said card is nested within said receptacle portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
A gift package in accordance with claim 2, wherein said gift article comprises a pair of earrings, each of said pair having a head portion and a pin portion, said means for coupling said gift article to said card comprising openings in said first leaf member, said pin portions extending through said openings when said earrings are coupled to said card, said portion of said gift article projecting into engagement with said second leaf member being said pin portions, and clasp means coupled to said pin portions for affixing said earring to said first leaf.
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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) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |