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Card with removable three dimensional figurine

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-10
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Granted: 1980-07-22
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Expires: 1998-03-10
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Abstract

Abstract A card having a shaped, cut way area adapted to frictionally engage a removable, three dimensional figurine. The figurines may be fabricated of plastic and should be suitably configured to be frictionally held within the card. The remaining areas of the card are preferably flat and can be imprinted with descriptive matter relating to the figurine, or the like. Removable engagement of the figurine within the card permits the figurine to be used optionally as a toy separate from the card or as a three dimensional illustration relating to the matter printed on the card.

Inventors

  • 👤 Donald A. Rae

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 16:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/52; B65D75/54

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 255 words
A card suitable for removably retaining an object comprising a unitary planar card body having a front face and a rear face; the card body being provided with a cut away area extending from the front face to the rear face, the cut away area being of configuration to frictionally engage and retain a peripherally configured, three dimensional object therein; a peripherally configured, three dimensional object removably associated with the card body, the object being configured and adapted to be held within the cut away area of the card body by frictional engagement between at least a portion of the periphery of the object and at least a portion of the edge of the cut away area, a front portion of the object extending forwardly of the front face and a rear portion of the object extending rearwardly of the rear face; a flexible wrapping enclosing completely the three dimensional object and at least a portion of the card body, the wrapping being in direct contact with the card body front face and rear face, the wrapping also being in direct contact with the front portion of the object and with the rear portion of the object, and a novelty item enclosed with the card body and the object by the wrapping, the said wrapping contacting directly the object; whereby the object is removably retained within the card and is adapted for subsequent removal and reinsertion and whereby the novelty item is retained in association with the card in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 255 words
A card suitable for removably retaining an object comprising a unitary planar card body having a front face and a rear face; the card body being provided with a cut away area extending from the front face to the rear face, the cut away area being of configuration to frictionally engage and retain a peripherally configured, three dimensional object therein; a peripherally configured, three dimensional object removably associated with the card body, the object being configured and adapted to be held within the cut away area of the card body by frictional engagement between at least a portion of the periphery of the object and at least a portion of the edge of the cut away area, a front portion of the object extending forwardly of the front face and a rear portion of the object extending rearwardly of the rear face; a flexible wrapping enclosing completely the three dimensional object and at least a portion of the card body, the wrapping being in direct contact with the card body front face and rear face, the wrapping also being in direct contact with the front portion of the object and with the rear portion of the object, and a novelty item enclosed with the card body and the object by the wrapping, the said wrapping contacting directly the object; whereby the object is removably retained within the card and is adapted for subsequent removal and reinsertion and whereby the novelty item is retained in association with the card in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 16 words
The card of claim 1 wherein the card body is completely enclosed by the flexible wrapping.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 37 words
The card of claim 2 wherein the object comprises a base, said base having a flat bottom surface and being capable of supporting the object when removed from the card body to render the object free standing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 12 words
The card of claim 1 wherein the wrapping is flexible, transparent plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
The card of claim 1 wherein the novelty item is planar in configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 12 words
The card of claim 5 wherein the novelty item is chewing gum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 30 words
The card of claim 5 wherein the novelty item comprises a flat surface and wherein the flat surface is in substantially overall contact with one of said card body faces.

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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) 1983-07-22 1984-01-21 1984-07-22 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-07-22 1988-01-21 1988-07-22 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-07-22 1992-01-21 1992-07-22 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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