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US4433780A
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Greeting card
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-16
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Granted: 1984-02-28
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Expires: 2001-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A greeting card is provided which comprises a foldable member formed of cover stock and carrying thereon a receptacle having a configuration that is complementary to the configuration of a standard audio cassette, for snugly receiving a standard audio cassette.
Inventors
- 👤 Karen E. Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:34
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
A greeting card in the form of a folded rectilinear box which comprises: a foldable member formed of cover stock and carrying thereon means for receiving an audio cassette; said receiving means comprising a receptacle having a configuration that is complementary to the configuration of a standard audio cassette for snugly receiving a standard audio cassette; said receptacle being connected to said foldable member in a location whereby when the foldable member is folded, said receptacle being enclosed within said rectilinear box; said rectilinear box being formed from said foldable member comprising a first panel, a second panel, a third panel and a fourth panel; the first panel being separated from the second panel by a first intermediate portion defined by two fold lines; said second panel being separated from the third panel by a second intermediate portion defined by two fold lines; said fourth panel being separated from the third panel by a third intermediate panel defined by two fold lines; a pair of flaps extending outwardly from said second panel, each of said flaps being separated from said second panel by a portion defined by two fold lines; means for connecting said first panel to said fourth panel; said foldable member also being formed into an upstanding display-type structure when it is folded in a direction that is opposite to the direction of folding to form said rectilinear box and when said first panel is connected to said fourth panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
A greeting card in the form of a folded rectilinear box which comprises: a foldable member formed of cover stock and carrying thereon means for receiving an audio cassette; said receiving means comprising a receptacle having a configuration that is complementary to the configuration of a standard audio cassette for snugly receiving a standard audio cassette; said receptacle being connected to said foldable member in a location whereby when the foldable member is folded, said receptacle being enclosed within said rectilinear box; said rectilinear box being formed from said foldable member comprising a first panel, a second panel, a third panel and a fourth panel; the first panel being separated from the second panel by a first intermediate portion defined by two fold lines; said second panel being separated from the third panel by a second intermediate portion defined by two fold lines; said fourth panel being separated from the third panel by a third intermediate panel defined by two fold lines; a pair of flaps extending outwardly from said second panel, each of said flaps being separated from said second panel by a portion defined by two fold lines; means for connecting said first panel to said fourth panel; said foldable member also being formed into an upstanding display-type structure when it is folded in a direction that is opposite to the direction of folding to form said rectilinear box and when said first panel is connected to said fourth panel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-02-27 | 1987-08-29 | 1988-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-27 | 1991-08-29 | 1992-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-27 | 1995-08-29 | 1996-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |