US4697364A
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Novelty card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-02-14
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Granted: 1987-10-06
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Expires: 2006-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A novelty card is shown having a front window for viewing a dividable insert which is contained within an envelope and has an image thereon that changes as the insert is slidably removed from the envelope through a top slot. Stops on the insert prevent the insert from totally exiting the envelope. The insert includes a front transparent portion and a rear background portion which are combined upon removal from the envelope to change the image seen by the observer.
Inventors
- 👤 James G. Dean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:06
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A novelty card comprising an envelope and a slidable insert positioned therein, said envelope defining a slot, a divider, said divider attached to said envelope at the bottom inside said envelope and spaced from said slot, said divider extending upwardly within said envelope, said insert having a stop means attached thereto, said insert having front and rear portions for straddling said divider whereby said insert can be partially withdrawn from said envelope through said slot and said stop means preventing total withdrawal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A novelty card comprising an envelope and a slidable insert positioned therein, said envelope defining a slot, a divider, said divider attached to said envelope at the bottom inside said envelope and spaced from said slot, said divider extending upwardly within said envelope, said insert having a stop means attached thereto, said insert having front and rear portions for straddling said divider whereby said insert can be partially withdrawn from said envelope through said slot and said stop means preventing total withdrawal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A novelty card as claimed in claim 1 and including a cover flap, said flap attached to said envelope.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
A novelty card comprising an envelope and a slidable insert positioned therein, said envelope having a front, a side, a back and a divider, said divider connected to said front along the bottom edge thereof, said side and back joined to said front, said back joined to said front along the top edge of said front, said top edge of said front and said back defining a slot, said front having a window therein, said insert having a transparent portion and a background portion, said transparent and said background portions being attached to each other along one edge, said insert including a stop means, said transparent portion and said background portion being separable for straddling said divider whereby withdrawing said insert from said envelope allows said transparent portion and said background portion to unite.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
A novelty card comprising an envelope and a slidable insert positioned therein, said envelope having a front, a side, a back and a divider, said divider connected to said front along the bottom edge thereof, said side and back joined to said front, said back joined to said front along the top edge of said front, said top edge of said front and said back defining a slot, said front having a window therein, said insert having a transparent portion and a background portion, said transparent and said background portions being attached to each other along one edge, said insert including a stop means, said transparent portion and said background portion being separable for straddling said divider whereby withdrawing said insert from said envelope allows said transparent portion and said background portion to unite.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A novelty card as claimed in claim 3 wherein said stop means is positioned on said background portion of said insert.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A novelty card as claimed in claim 3 wherein said stop means prevents said insert from completely exiting said envelope.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A novelty card as claimed in claim 3 and including a plurality of sides.
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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) | 1990-10-05 | 1991-04-06 | 1991-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-05 | 1995-04-06 | 1995-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-05 | 1999-04-06 | 1999-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |