US6311418B1
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Printing system for individually creating three-dimensional displays
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-09-13
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Granted: 2001-11-06
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Expires: 2019-09-13
Abstract
Abstract By providing a three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image forming member in planar form removably mounted to a carrier, and constructed for being easily removed therefrom and assembled or mounted with a card or display member, a completely integrated three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image generating system is attained enabling individuals, and small businesses to produce pop-up, three-dimensional, or mechanically-activated displays, bags, characters, greeting cards, stationery, advertising literature, and the like, that is equivalent in quality and visual presentation to commercially produced material. Preferably, a plurality of different three-dimensional, pop-up, and/or mechanical image forming members are provided with each incorporating a message receiving zone in which any desired message can be printed by the user. By employing the system defined herein, any individual or small business is able to produce visually distinctive, eye-catching, and interest-generating three-dimensional, pop-up, and/or mechanical displays, bags, characters, greeting cards, stationery, advertising literature, books, promotional material, and the like using a conventional computer and printer, which incorporate any specific desired message printed thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher S. Crowell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:11
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/04; G09F1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
348 words
A printed three-dimensional image display system for enabling the independent creation of a single, individual three-dimensional product and printed material by consumers at home incorporating a three-dimensional, pop-up/mechanical member associated therewith, said system comprising: A. a single display member comprising: a. a first panel and a second panel positioned directly adjacent the first panel and interconnected therewith, b. said first panel being arcuately pivotable relative to the second panel, c. at least one of said panels having an exposed surface on which any desired message may be printed, and d. pre-printed indicia formed on both the first panel and the second panel for specifically designating target zones on both of said first and second panels; B. a three-dimensional image forming member assembly comprising a. a support carrier formed in a substantially planar configuration, b. a plurality of separate, distinct and different three-dimensional image forming members, each of said members being 1. constructed in a substantially planar form, 2. mounted to said support carrier in cooperative association therewith and constructed for being removed therefrom, 3. comprising a message receiving zone as an integral part thereof, and 4. comprising at least two separate and independent mounting means formed thereon as an integral part thereof, said mounting means being constructed for cooperative aligned engagement in the pre-printed, indicia designating target zones of each adjacent panel of the display member, and c. holding means 1. cooperatively associated with each three-dimensional image forming member and the support carrier, 2. constructed for securely retaining each three-dimensional image forming member to the support carrier, and 3. enabling the separate removal of one three dimensional image forming member in its entirety from the support carrier; and C. means for separately printing in its entirety any desired, specific, specially created message on an exposed surface of the single display member and on the message receiving zone of one of said three-dimensional image forming members, thereby enabling any individual to create a three-dimensional, pop-up card display with any desired, specific, unique, specially created message printed thereon in its entirety without having numerous other cards bearing an identical message.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
348 words
A printed three-dimensional image display system for enabling the independent creation of a single, individual three-dimensional product and printed material by consumers at home incorporating a three-dimensional, pop-up/mechanical member associated therewith, said system comprising: A. a single display member comprising: a. a first panel and a second panel positioned directly adjacent the first panel and interconnected therewith, b. said first panel being arcuately pivotable relative to the second panel, c. at least one of said panels having an exposed surface on which any desired message may be printed, and d. pre-printed indicia formed on both the first panel and the second panel for specifically designating target zones on both of said first and second panels; B. a three-dimensional image forming member assembly comprising a. a support carrier formed in a substantially planar configuration, b. a plurality of separate, distinct and different three-dimensional image forming members, each of said members being 1. constructed in a substantially planar form, 2. mounted to said support carrier in cooperative association therewith and constructed for being removed therefrom, 3. comprising a message receiving zone as an integral part thereof, and 4. comprising at least two separate and independent mounting means formed thereon as an integral part thereof, said mounting means being constructed for cooperative aligned engagement in the pre-printed, indicia designating target zones of each adjacent panel of the display member, and c. holding means 1. cooperatively associated with each three-dimensional image forming member and the support carrier, 2. constructed for securely retaining each three-dimensional image forming member to the support carrier, and 3. enabling the separate removal of one three dimensional image forming member in its entirety from the support carrier; and C. means for separately printing in its entirety any desired, specific, specially created message on an exposed surface of the single display member and on the message receiving zone of one of said three-dimensional image forming members, thereby enabling any individual to create a three-dimensional, pop-up card display with any desired, specific, unique, specially created message printed thereon in its entirety without having numerous other cards bearing an identical message.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 1 , wherein said three-dimensional image forming members are further defined as comprising fold designating lines formed thereon for enabling the three-dimensional image forming members to be easily assembled in a precisely desired manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 2 , wherein said fold designating lines are further defined as being scored in order to assure ease of folding in a precisely desired location.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 1 , wherein said three-dimensional, image forming members are further defined as comprising an adhesive formed in the mounting zones for affixation of cooperating components thereof, with said adhesive contained therein for assuring ease of assembly and securement of said image forming members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 4 , wherein said adhesive is further defined as comprising one selected from the group consisting of dry adhesives and self-affixing adhesive films.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional image forming members are further defined as comprising one selected from the group consisting of cubes, gift bags, pop-up cards, pop-up stationery, animals, objects, characters, and mechanically activated cards, panels and books.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 1 , wherein said three-dimensional image forming members are further defined as incorporating support means associated therewith for enabling the three-dimensional image forming members to be easily erected and secured to the display member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
The printed, three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 1 , wherein the holding means is formed between the support carrier and the three-dimensional image forming members for securely retaining the three-dimensional image forming member affixed to the support carrier for printing a desired message onto the message receiving zone of the three-dimensional forming member and providing the easy removal of the three-dimensional image forming member from the support carrier after printing the desired message.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The printed, three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 1 , wherein the holding means is further defined as comprising one selected from the group consisting of adhesives, mechanical fasteners, frangible webs, and securement tabs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
The three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 1 , wherein said support means are further defined as comprising adhesive zones formed thereon for affixation to the cooperating display member, with said adhesive zones incorporating fastening means contained therein for assuring ease of securement of said support means to the display member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The three-dimensional image display system defined in claim 10 , wherein said fastening means of the adhesive zones is further defined as comprising one selected from the group consisting of dry adhesives and self-affixing adhesive films.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-11-05 | 2009-05-07 | 2009-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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