US4685699A
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Promotional article
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-01-22
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Granted: 1987-08-11
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Expires: 2006-01-22
Abstract
Abstract An improved structure and method for a promotional article is provided. A multi-page structure includes one or more pages of gallery-quality paper for receiving on their first sides high quality printed reproductions suitable for retention and framing as an immediate incentive gift for the recipient, and on their second sides promotional information and/or advertisements. Redeemable coupons for use in conjunction with the promotional and/or advertising copy are also provided by a structure adapted to permit removal of the coupons without reducing the value or impact of the incentive gifts. The resulting structure may be used as a free standing insert for newspapers or other publications, or alone as a promotional brochure.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald T. Hirasawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:19
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; G09F23/10; B; B42; B42D; B42D7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A promotional article including a front cover and a back cover, and a plurality of sheets located between said covers, wherein said promotional article further comprises: at least one removable incentive gift sheet having a first and a second side and located between said front and back covers, said at least one incentive gift sheet comprising gallery quality paper and including printed matter comprising a scene of aesthetic interest on its first side, and promotional printed matter on its second side; and a redemption card support sheet, said redemption card support sheet including at least one removable redemption card relating to said promotional printed matter on said at least one incentive gift sheet, wherein said redemption support sheet does not comprise said at least one incentive gift sheet such that removal of said redemption card does not deface said at least one incentive gift sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A promotional article including a front cover and a back cover, and a plurality of sheets located between said covers, wherein said promotional article further comprises: at least one removable incentive gift sheet having a first and a second side and located between said front and back covers, said at least one incentive gift sheet comprising gallery quality paper and including printed matter comprising a scene of aesthetic interest on its first side, and promotional printed matter on its second side; and a redemption card support sheet, said redemption card support sheet including at least one removable redemption card relating to said promotional printed matter on said at least one incentive gift sheet, wherein said redemption support sheet does not comprise said at least one incentive gift sheet such that removal of said redemption card does not deface said at least one incentive gift sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said at least one incentive gift sheet comprises a plurality of incentive gift sheets proximate one another such that said first side of one incentive gift sheet is adjacent to said second side of another of said plurality of incentive gift sheets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said redemption card support sheet comprises a plurality of ganged redemption cards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said front and back covers comprise a unitary structure of card stock in folded relationship to one another, and wherein said redemption card support sheet comprises said back cover, such that said unitary structure simultaneously provides a protective front cover and a suitable support structure for said redemption cards.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of making a promotional article comprising the steps of: providing a front and a back cover; providing at least one center sheet of gallery quality paper having a first and second side; printing a scene of aesthetic interest on the first side of said at least one center sheet; printing promotional printed matter on the second side of said at least one center sheet; providing means for removably maintaining said at least one center sheet between said front and back covers so that it may be subsequently removed therefrom without damage, thereby providing a removable incentive gift sheet; and providing a redemption card support sheet, said sheet including at least one removable redemption card supporting printed matter relating to said promotional printed matter, wherein said redemption card support sheet does not comprise said removable incentive gift sheet.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of making a promotional article comprising the steps of: providing a front and a back cover; providing at least one center sheet of gallery quality paper having a first and second side; printing a scene of aesthetic interest on the first side of said at least one center sheet; printing promotional printed matter on the second side of said at least one center sheet; providing means for removably maintaining said at least one center sheet between said front and back covers so that it may be subsequently removed therefrom without damage, thereby providing a removable incentive gift sheet; and providing a redemption card support sheet, said sheet including at least one removable redemption card supporting printed matter relating to said promotional printed matter, wherein said redemption card support sheet does not comprise said removable incentive gift sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 5 further comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of said center sheets and positioning said center sheets so that said first side of one center sheet is adjacent to said second side of another of said plurality of center sheets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of claim 5 further including the steps of: providing said front and back covers as a unitary structure; printing said removable redemption card printed matter on that portion of said unitary structure comprising said back cover, such that said back cover comprises said redemption card support sheet; and folding said unitary structure to form said front and back covers.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-10 | 1995-02-09 | 1995-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-10 | 1999-02-09 | 1999-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |