US4418497A
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Combination greeting card, ornament and seed germination box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-05-07
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Granted: 1983-12-06
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Expires: 2002-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A combination greeting card, ornament and seed germination receptacle which comprises an initially flat, scored blank that is foldable into a three-dimensional hollow ornament. A greeting message is printed on the blank and the latter in its flat form is adapted to be received in a mailing envelope and mailed as a greeting card. A relatively low profile seed germination packet is mounted on the blank and is located so that when the blank is folded into a three-dimensional ornament the latter forms an enclosure for the packet. The enclosure is provided with window openings located so that light can enter the enclosure and aid in the seed germination. The ornament with the seed packet therein can be hung on a Christmas tree or placed on any flat surface such as a table or mantle.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael D. Mastriano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/08; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/026; B; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/06; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/008; B65D5/42; B65D5/4212; B65D5/4216; B65D81/00; B65D81/36; B65D81/368; B65D85/00; B65D85/50; B65D85/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A combination greeting card, ornament and seed germination box comprising an initially flat blank that is foldable into a three-dimensional hollow ornament, a portion of the blank having a greeting message printed thereon, the blank in its flat form being adapted to be received in a mailing envelope and mailed as a greeting card, and a seed germination packet mounted on the blank, the seed packet being located so that when the blank is folded into a three-dimensional hollow ornament it forms an enclosure for the packet, a portion of the blank having cut-outs forming window openings to permit light to enter the ornament and aid in the seed germination.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A combination greeting card, ornament and seed germination box comprising an initially flat blank that is foldable into a three-dimensional hollow ornament, a portion of the blank having a greeting message printed thereon, the blank in its flat form being adapted to be received in a mailing envelope and mailed as a greeting card, and a seed germination packet mounted on the blank, the seed packet being located so that when the blank is folded into a three-dimensional hollow ornament it forms an enclosure for the packet, a portion of the blank having cut-outs forming window openings to permit light to enter the ornament and aid in the seed germination.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein the blank is comprised of a plurality of flaps that are connected to one another along score lines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as defined in claim 2 wherein one of the flaps forms the bottom of the three-dimensional ornament, the seed germination packet being mounted on said flap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as defined in claim 2 wherein the ornament includes opposed side wall flaps, each of said flaps having window openings therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
A combination greeting card, ornament and seed germination receptacle consisting of an initially flat blank that is foldable into a three-dimensional hollow ornament, the blank comprising a plurality of flaps connected to one another along score lines, at least one of the flaps having a greeting message thereon, the blank in its flat form being adapted to be received in a mailing envelope and mailed as a greeting card, the blank when folded into a three-dimensional hollow ornament having a bottom flap that is horizontally disposed when the ornament is in its intended normal position, and a seed germination packet mounted on the bottom flap so as to be positioned in the interior of the ornament, at least one of the remaining flaps having cut-outs forming window openings above the packet whereby light can enter the ornament and aid in the seed germination.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A combination greeting card, ornament and seed germination receptacle consisting of an initially flat blank that is foldable into a three-dimensional hollow ornament, the blank comprising a plurality of flaps connected to one another along score lines, at least one of the flaps having a greeting message thereon, the blank in its flat form being adapted to be received in a mailing envelope and mailed as a greeting card, the blank when folded into a three-dimensional hollow ornament having a bottom flap that is horizontally disposed when the ornament is in its intended normal position, and a seed germination packet mounted on the bottom flap so as to be positioned in the interior of the ornament, at least one of the remaining flaps having cut-outs forming window openings above the packet whereby light can enter the ornament and aid in the seed germination.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-12-05 | 1987-06-06 | 1987-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-05 | 1991-06-06 | 1991-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-05 | 1995-06-06 | 1995-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |