US4484768A
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Greeting card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-30
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Granted: 1984-11-27
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Expires: 2003-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A greeting card that produces an odor when opened. The card includes a first plate, a second plate normally covered by the first plate, an odor producing substance and a frangible odor-proof container for containing the odor producing substance. The container is coupled to the first plate in such a manner that it will be broken when the first plate is moved to view the second plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Lincoln H. Norfleet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:46
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/042; B42D15/045; B42P; B42P2221/00; B42P2221/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24025; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/24996; Y10T428/249971; Y10T428/249976; Y10T428/249982; Y10T428/249994; Y10T428/249995
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
An improved greeting card of the type including a first plate on which an opening message is located and including a second plate on which a further message is located, said first plate normally covering said further message on said second plate whereby said first plate has to be moved in order to view said further message on said second plate, wherein the improvement comprises: (a) an odor means for emitting an odor, said odor means comprising an absorbant member containing a volatile odor-emitting fluid, (b) a frangible container means for containing said odor means, said container means being odor-proof for preventing said odor means from emitting an odor when contained by said container means, (c) a coupling means for coupling said container means to said first and second plates such that said container means will be broken when said first plate is moved in order to view said further message or said second plate, and for causing an odor to be emitted as said further message is viewed, said coupling means includes a first adhesive member for fixedly attaching said container means to said first plate, a second adhesive member for fixedly attaching said container means to said second plate and a removable cover member for temporarily covering one of said adhesive members to allow said second plate to be personalized before said container means is fixedly attached to both said first and second plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
An improved greeting card of the type including a first plate on which an opening message is located and including a second plate on which a further message is located, said first plate normally covering said further message on said second plate whereby said first plate has to be moved in order to view said further message on said second plate, wherein the improvement comprises: (a) an odor means for emitting an odor, said odor means comprising an absorbant member containing a volatile odor-emitting fluid, (b) a frangible container means for containing said odor means, said container means being odor-proof for preventing said odor means from emitting an odor when contained by said container means, (c) a coupling means for coupling said container means to said first and second plates such that said container means will be broken when said first plate is moved in order to view said further message or said second plate, and for causing an odor to be emitted as said further message is viewed, said coupling means includes a first adhesive member for fixedly attaching said container means to said first plate, a second adhesive member for fixedly attaching said container means to said second plate and a removable cover member for temporarily covering one of said adhesive members to allow said second plate to be personalized before said container means is fixedly attached to both said first and second plates.
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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) | 1987-11-27 | 1988-05-28 | 1988-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-27 | 1992-05-28 | 1992-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-27 | 1996-05-28 | 1996-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |