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US4828105A
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Cassette holding card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-09
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2008-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A greeting card or similar device incorporating a standard audio cassette, and related process is disclosed. The card comprise a single sheet of cover stock formed into three adjacent panels of substantially identical width separated by vertical fold lines. A first end panel is also provided with upper and lower tabs or flaps, a side tab or flap, and a substantially rectangular aperture. The upper and lower tabs are folded inwardly and the first panel then folded to overlie the second panel. The upper and lower tabs are adhesively secured to the second panel to form a cassette receiving pocket therebetween. The audio cassette is adhesively but removably mounted to a separate carrier sheet and slidably received within the pocket. The third panel, forming the cover sheet of the card, is then folded over the combined first and second inside panels of the card. The card as well as the cassette carrier are preferably formed of three ply cardboard cover stock.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley J. Silengo
- 👤 Shawn T. Cruzen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:01
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A combination audio cassette and greeting card which comprises: a single, elongated member folded to provide adjacent first, second and third panels, wherein said first and second panels are adhesively secured to form a pocket; an audio cassette carrier including means for removably securing a standard audio cassette thereto, said carrier adapted to be slidably received within said pocket, and wherein said first panel includes flap means adapted for folding into the pocket behind the audio cassette.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A combination audio cassette and greeting card which comprises: a single, elongated member folded to provide adjacent first, second and third panels, wherein said first and second panels are adhesively secured to form a pocket; an audio cassette carrier including means for removably securing a standard audio cassette thereto, said carrier adapted to be slidably received within said pocket, and wherein said first panel includes flap means adapted for folding into the pocket behind the audio cassette.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said first panel is an end panel provided with a top flap and a bottom flap, said flap means comprising a side flap extending from an end of the first panel remote from the second panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as defined in claim 2 wherein said top and bottom flaps partially overlie the first panel and are adhesively secured to the second panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination as defined in claim 3 wherein said first and second panels are defined by a single vertical fold line, and second and third panels are separated by a pair of adjacent, vertical fold lines so that, when an audio cassette is received in said pocket, the third panel may overlie said first and second panels in substantially flat relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as defined in claim 4, and wherein said first panel is provided with an aperture for viewing at least a portion of said audio cassette.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second panels are separated by a single, vertical fold line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
7 words
The combination as defined in claim 6
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combinatin as defined in claim 1 and wherein said first panel is provided with an aperture for viewing at least a portion of said audio cassette.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
92 words
A greeting card comprising: first and second inside panels folded into overlying relationship to form a pocket therebetween, said first and second panels separated by a single vertical fold line; a third cover panel integrally formed with said second panel, said third cover panel separated from said second panel by a vertically oriented, double fold line, such that said cover and said first and second inside panels may overlie each other in a substantially flat relationship; and an audio cassette releasably attached to an audio cassette carrier slidably received within said pocket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
92 words
A greeting card comprising: first and second inside panels folded into overlying relationship to form a pocket therebetween, said first and second panels separated by a single vertical fold line; a third cover panel integrally formed with said second panel, said third cover panel separated from said second panel by a vertically oriented, double fold line, such that said cover and said first and second inside panels may overlie each other in a substantially flat relationship; and an audio cassette releasably attached to an audio cassette carrier slidably received within said pocket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 9 wherein said first panel includes a side flap foldable into said pocket and behind said carrier to prevent said carrier and said audio cassette from sliding out of said pocket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 10 wherein said first panel is provided with a substantially rectangular window for observing at least a portion of said audio cassette when said card is opened.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 10 wherein said first panel further includes a top flap and a bottom flap folded inwardly to partially overlie said first panel, and wherein said top and bottom flaps are adhesively secured to said second panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 9 wherein said pair of vertical parallel fold lines are laterally spaced from each other by a distance of about 0.25 inches.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 9 wherein said front cover, inside panels and audio cassette carrier card are constructed of 3-ply cardboard cover stock.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of enclosing an audio cassette within a greeting card comprising the steps of: (a) providing an elongated sheet of foldable material; (b) folding said sheet to form three panels of substantially identical width; (c) providing upper, lower and at least one side tabs on a first of said three panels; (d) folding said upper and lower tabs inwardly to partially overlie first panel;
Claim 18
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of enclosing an audio cassette within a greeting card comprising the steps of: (a) providing an elongated sheet of foldable material; (b) folding said sheet to form three panels of substantially identical width; (c) providing upper, lower and at least one side tabs on a first of said three panels; (d) folding said upper and lower tabs inwardly to partially overlie first panel;
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 15 wherein, prior to step (d), an aperture is formed in said first of said three panels.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 15 wherein step (a) is practiced by providing a sheet of 3-ply cover stock.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
119 words
A greeting card comprising: first and second inside panels folded into overlying relationship to form a pocket therebetween; a third cover panel integrally formed with one of said first and second panels, said third cover panel separated from said one of said first and second panels by a vertically oriented, double fold line, such that said cover and said first and second inside panels may overlie each other in a substantially flat relationship; and an audio cassette releasably attached to an audio cassette carrier slidably received within said pocket, wherein said first panel includes a side flap foldable into said pocket and behind said carrier to prevent said carrier and said audio cassette from sliding out of said pocket.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
119 words
A greeting card comprising: first and second inside panels folded into overlying relationship to form a pocket therebetween; a third cover panel integrally formed with one of said first and second panels, said third cover panel separated from said one of said first and second panels by a vertically oriented, double fold line, such that said cover and said first and second inside panels may overlie each other in a substantially flat relationship; and an audio cassette releasably attached to an audio cassette carrier slidably received within said pocket, wherein said first panel includes a side flap foldable into said pocket and behind said carrier to prevent said carrier and said audio cassette from sliding out of said pocket.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 18 wherein said first panel is provided with a substantially rectangular window for observing at least a portion of said audio cassette when said card is opened.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
43 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 18 wherein said first panel further includes a top flap and a bottom flap folded inwardly to partially overlie said first panel, and wherein said top and bottom flaps are adhesively secured to said second panel.
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