US4055690A
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Star ornament and card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-12
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Granted: 1977-10-25
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Expires: 1996-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A greeting card includes a three dimensional hanging ornament comprising a star-like configuration that is erected in a unique manner after it has been punched out from the card. The card is oriented to provide a greeting message on one panel, which can be removed for keeping, while the other panels form the punched out star and can be erected into a hanging ornament.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P. Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:47
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/04; G09F1/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An ornament which may be assembled from a greeting card comprising a flat disc-like mounting member a plurality of flat panels of generally identical peripheral edge shape, a separate transversely extending bisecting score line in the center portions of each of said panels, each of said panels being folded along the score lines to form a pair of panel portions joined at an apex and forming a V, slit means in said panel portions extending across the folded edge and terminating short of the peripheral edges of the respective panel and of size to receive said mounting member whereby said mounting member retains said panel portions in a generally V shape with the panel portions extending generally radially from the center of said disc-like mounting member and wherein said mounting member has a plurality of notches and teeth defined in its peripheral edge spaced annularly around said member, said panel portions of each folded panel fitting into an associated notch and being held
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An ornament which may be assembled from a greeting card comprising a flat disc-like mounting member a plurality of flat panels of generally identical peripheral edge shape, a separate transversely extending bisecting score line in the center portions of each of said panels, each of said panels being folded along the score lines to form a pair of panel portions joined at an apex and forming a V, slit means in said panel portions extending across the folded edge and terminating short of the peripheral edges of the respective panel and of size to receive said mounting member whereby said mounting member retains said panel portions in a generally V shape with the panel portions extending generally radially from the center of said disc-like mounting member and wherein said mounting member has a plurality of notches and teeth defined in its peripheral edge spaced annularly around said member, said panel portions of each folded panel fitting into an associated notch and being held
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said slit means is at right angles to the fold lines of the associated panels and substantially midway between the opposite ends of the folded edge.
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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) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-04-25 | 1981-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-24 | 1985-04-25 | 1985-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-24 | 1989-04-25 | 1989-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |