US4103444A
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Flap pop-up for advertising leaflets
Assignee: Webcraft Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1976-12-27
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Granted: 1978-08-01
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Expires: 1996-12-27
Abstract
Abstract An advertising leaflet has an attention-getting movable flap cut out from one of its sheets which is moved into raised position when the leaflet is opened by a slender activating strip which is cut out from the opposed sheet of the leaflet and has its free end glued to the flap.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Jones
- 👤 Donald W. Schoenleber
- 👤 Frederick Grainger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:57
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/04; G09F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An advertising pop-up assembly, comprising: (a) two rectangular paper sheets joined along a fold line (b) at least one of the sheets having advertising material on its inside face (c) a direction indicating element partially cut from and integral with and projecting from one of the sheets and extending outwardly from the fold line with its free end disposed immediately adjacent the advertising material and movable from the plane of the sheet (d) a partially cut out elongated relatively thin articulating element extending substantially in the same direction as and integrally connected at one end to the central section of the direction indicating element, and (e) the articulating element having its other end connected to the other sheet at a point spaced from the fold line such that when the two sheets are parted the articulating elements pulls on the direction indicating element and brings it to a position above and adjacent the advertising material to direct the reader's attention thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An advertising pop-up assembly, comprising: (a) two rectangular paper sheets joined along a fold line (b) at least one of the sheets having advertising material on its inside face (c) a direction indicating element partially cut from and integral with and projecting from one of the sheets and extending outwardly from the fold line with its free end disposed immediately adjacent the advertising material and movable from the plane of the sheet (d) a partially cut out elongated relatively thin articulating element extending substantially in the same direction as and integrally connected at one end to the central section of the direction indicating element, and (e) the articulating element having its other end connected to the other sheet at a point spaced from the fold line such that when the two sheets are parted the articulating elements pulls on the direction indicating element and brings it to a position above and adjacent the advertising material to direct the reader's attention thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The advertising pop-up assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: (a) the direction indicating element is integrally connected to the said one sheet at a point which is spaced less than one-third the width of the sheet from the fold line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The advertising pop-up assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein; (a) the direction indicating element itself has an outline conforming to a familiar shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The advertising pop-up assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: (a) the direction indicating element and the articulating element are each partially cut out from the sheet with which they are associated and normally lie in the plane of such sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The advertising pop-up assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: (a) the end of the articulating element integral with the direction indicating element is connected thereto by adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The advertising pop-up assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: (a) the length of and the points at which the ends of the articulating element are respectively connected to the direction indicating element and the other sheet are such that the direction indicating element is raised to a position above the advertising material when the two sheets are 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) | 1981-07-31 | 1982-01-30 | 1982-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-31 | 1986-01-30 | 1986-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-31 | 1990-01-30 | 1990-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |