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Greeting cards
Assignee: Adrian Marsh Ltd
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Filing: 1982-07-19
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Granted: 1984-04-03
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Expires: 2002-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A greeting card is adapted to serve as a gift wrapping for a garment, especially a T-shirt, and has a pocket to receive the garment formed by a sheet of transparent material attached to the inside of the rear cover, the front cover having a window through which the garment is visible.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter E. Knight
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:20
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A greeting card comprising a front cover, a rear cover connected to the front cover by a hinge to enable the card to be opened and closed, a sheet of clear material attached to the inside surface of the cover and sealed thereto along the free edges of said rear cover, said sheet defining with the rear cover a pocket, a garment folded substantially flat and received in said pocket, and a window in the front cover, said garment being visible through said window when the card is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A greeting card comprising a front cover, a rear cover connected to the front cover by a hinge to enable the card to be opened and closed, a sheet of clear material attached to the inside surface of the cover and sealed thereto along the free edges of said rear cover, said sheet defining with the rear cover a pocket, a garment folded substantially flat and received in said pocket, and a window in the front cover, said garment being visible through said window when the card is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A greeting card according to claim 1 wherein the garment is a T-shirt carrying a decorative slogan, emblem or the like which is visible through said window, and a corresponding decoration is applied to the rear cover to be visible through the window when the T-shirt has been removed from the pocket.
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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) | 1987-04-03 | 1987-10-03 | 1988-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-03 | 1991-10-03 | 1992-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-03 | 1995-10-03 | 1996-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |