US4840275A
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Greeting card and package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-05
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Granted: 1989-06-20
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Expires: 2007-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A greeting card including a removable, transparent receptacle for a gift, or token of affection such as a flower. The receptacle is detachably secured to the card for easy removal therefrom without damaging the card and without detracting from the appearance of the card.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael S. Faiola
- 👤 Richard J. Faiola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:36
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/045; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0078; B65D73/0085; B65D73/0092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A greeting card comprising a sheet of material and a receptacle for receiving and enclosing a gift, means for retaining said gift within said receptacle, means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material so that said receptacle may be easily detached from said sheet of material without causing visible damage thereto; said receptacle comprising a bubble, an opening formed through said sheet of material, and said bubble being disposed in said opening and protruding from said sheet of material, said receptacle comprising a bubble formed of transparent material, said means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material being comprised of flange means on said bubble and nib means formed in said bubble, said flange means and said nib means being disposed to secure said sheet of material therebetween, said sheet of material including a front panel and a back panel, said opening being located in said front panel for exposing a portion of said back panel, said portion of said back panel being provided with decorative material which is aligned with said opening and visible through said opening whenever said receptacle is detached from said sheet of material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A greeting card comprising a sheet of material and a receptacle for receiving and enclosing a gift, means for retaining said gift within said receptacle, means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material so that said receptacle may be easily detached from said sheet of material without causing visible damage thereto; said receptacle comprising a bubble, an opening formed through said sheet of material, and said bubble being disposed in said opening and protruding from said sheet of material, said receptacle comprising a bubble formed of transparent material, said means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material being comprised of flange means on said bubble and nib means formed in said bubble, said flange means and said nib means being disposed to secure said sheet of material therebetween, said sheet of material including a front panel and a back panel, said opening being located in said front panel for exposing a portion of said back panel, said portion of said back panel being provided with decorative material which is aligned with said opening and visible through said opening whenever said receptacle is detached from said sheet of material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 1 wherein said decorative material is comprised of an embossed design.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 1 wherein said decorative material comprises a foil sheet affixed to said back panel, and a design being provided on said foil sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 1 wherein said sheet of material is sufficiently rigid for standing substantially upright without collapsing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 4 including a fold line formed in said sheet of material along a central axis thereof and hingedly connecting said front panel to said back panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 5 including a locking tab for holding said front panel against said back panel for closing said greeting card and maintaining said gift within said receptacle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
151 words
A greeting card comprising a sheet of material and a receptacle for receiving and enclosing a gift, means for retaining said gift within said receptacle, means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material so that said receptacle may be easily detached from said sheet of material without causing visible damage thereto; said receptacle comprising a bubble, an opening formed through said sheet of material, and said bubble being disposed in said opening and protruding from said sheet of material, said sheet of material being folded upon itself for providing a front panel including a front surface and an inside surface and a back panel including an inside surface and a back surface, said opening being formed in said front panel, and decorative material on the inside surface of said back panel and disposed for being viewed through said opening when said card is folded to a closed position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
151 words
A greeting card comprising a sheet of material and a receptacle for receiving and enclosing a gift, means for retaining said gift within said receptacle, means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material so that said receptacle may be easily detached from said sheet of material without causing visible damage thereto; said receptacle comprising a bubble, an opening formed through said sheet of material, and said bubble being disposed in said opening and protruding from said sheet of material, said sheet of material being folded upon itself for providing a front panel including a front surface and an inside surface and a back panel including an inside surface and a back surface, said opening being formed in said front panel, and decorative material on the inside surface of said back panel and disposed for being viewed through said opening when said card is folded to a closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 7 wherein said decorative material includes an embossed design formed in said back panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 8 wherein said decorative material includes a foil member secured to said inside surface of said back panel and said foil member includes said embossed design.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 9 wherein said embossed design comprises a pictorial representation of said gift.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 10 wherein said gift is a flower, and said embossed design is shaped in the form of a similar flower.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
127 words
A greeting card comprising a sheet of material and a receptacle for receiving and enclosing a gift, means for retaining said gift within said receptacle, means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material so that said receptacle may be easily detached from said sheet of material without causing visible damage thereto; said receptacle comprising a bubble, an opening formed through said sheet of material, and said bubble being disposed in said opening and protruding from said sheet of material, said gift being a flower disposed within said receptacle, said means for retaining said gift within said receptacle being comprised of mat material for providing a background for said flower and pressure sensitive adhesive means for securing said flower and mat material within said receptacle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
127 words
A greeting card comprising a sheet of material and a receptacle for receiving and enclosing a gift, means for retaining said gift within said receptacle, means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material so that said receptacle may be easily detached from said sheet of material without causing visible damage thereto; said receptacle comprising a bubble, an opening formed through said sheet of material, and said bubble being disposed in said opening and protruding from said sheet of material, said gift being a flower disposed within said receptacle, said means for retaining said gift within said receptacle being comprised of mat material for providing a background for said flower and pressure sensitive adhesive means for securing said flower and mat material within said receptacle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
A greeting card as defined in claim 34 wherein said receptacle comprises a bubble formed of transparent material, said means for detachably securing said receptacle to said sheet of material being comprised of flange means on said bubble and nib means formed in said bubble, said flange means and said nib means being disposed to secure said sheet of material for providing a snap-fit therebetween.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-06-19 | 1992-12-19 | 1993-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-19 | 1996-12-19 | 1997-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-19 | 2000-12-19 | 2001-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |