Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
040124030 | Having sound-producing means | 70 |
20080263918 | Apparatus and Method for Merchandising on a beverage dispenser and beverage dispensing system incorporating the same - A merchandising apparatus and method for use in conjunction with a beverage dispenser, such as a water cooler, and a beverage dispensing system utilizing the same. In one aspect the invention is a merchandising apparatus for mounting to a beverage dispenser comprising: a center panel having a bottom edge, a top edge, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a front surface and a rear surface; a first flange extending from one of the front or rear surfaces of the center panel; a first side panel connected to the first lateral edge of the center panel, the first side panel extending below the bottom edge of the center panel; and a second side panel connected to the second lateral edge of the center panel, the second side panel extending below the bottom edge of the center panel. In another embodiment, the invention is beverage dispensing system comprising: a housing having a conduit operably connected to a source of a beverage, the housing having a top surface and lateral surfaces; an apparatus comprising: a center panel having a bottom edge, a top edge, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a front surface and a rear surface; a first flange extending from one of the front or rear surfaces of the center panel; a first side panel connected to the first lateral edge of the center panel, the first side panel extending below the bottom edge of the center panel; and a second side panel connected to the second lateral edge of the center panel, the second side panel extending below the bottom edge of the center panel; and the apparatus operably positioned on the housing so that a bottom surface of the first flange contacts the top surface of the housing and supports the apparatus so that the center panel is in a substantially upright position above the top surface of the housing and the first and second side panels extend downward and adjacent to the lateral surfaces of the housing. | 10-30-2008 |
20090126239 | Motorized action card - An action card device provides a compact motor drive and comprises a foldable support structure comprising means for securing a smaller card thereto; a means for emitting sounds in the foldable support structure, emitting sounds upon unfolding, the sound emitting means comprising an electronic microchip sound generating device energized by a number of onboard batteries; a slide tongue switch having two ends wherein one of the two ends is connected to the electronic microchip sound generating device and the other end is attached to the foldable support structure; and a thin electric motor mounted on the foldable support structure and connected to an output of the electronic microchip sound generating device. The power drive oscillates a mobile accessory on the card device in synchronization with the activation of the electronic microchip sound generating device at opening of the card device. | 05-21-2009 |
20090183401 | MESSAGE CARD - A message card includes: a card body having first and second leaves, the card body being foldable and unfoldable in a manner that the first leaf is movable toward and away from the second leaf between closed and opened positions; a mounting base provided on the second leaf; a supporting mechanism mounted on the mounting base and defining two opposite end openings that are spaced apart from each other by a gap; a circuit unit; a switch mounted on the mounting base, coupled electrically to the circuit unit, and having an actuating member extending into the gap; and a flexible driving lever attached to the first leaf, extending through the end openings, and co-movable with the first leaf relative to the second leaf. The driving lever has a driving segment that is received in the gap to drive movement of the actuating member of the switch. | 07-23-2009 |
20090205230 | PAPER BASED COMMUNICATION MEDIUM DISPOSED WITH SONIC TRANSDUCERS - The present invention concerns a substantially paper based communication medium disposed with two or more spatially separated sonic transducers co-operatively connected to integrated electronic components configured to generate and direct audio sound signals independently to the two or more sonic transducers upon activation, simultaneously and/or sequentially. | 08-20-2009 |
20090211126 | DIGITAL VIDEO AND PHOTO GREETING CARD - The present invention provides a digital video greeting card including video, photos and voice information as well as text, by inserting a main panel for outputting video and voice data into cards such as a greeting card, invitation card, etc. To this end, the present invention proposes a method of making the main panel thin and provides a switch for allowing the main panel to be operated according to the folding and unfolding operation of an outer cover. Further, an external data input section is formed in the video greeting card of the present invention so as to provide a function of connecting to an additional memory card, a memory device, etc. Accordingly, the present invention can provide a digital video greeting card compatible with other devices, etc. | 08-27-2009 |
20090235563 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PORTABLE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES - Methods and apparatus for providing portable photographic images are described. The present invention includes a small, portable electronic display unit that may be placed within a wallet or purse. The display unit may include an input port for downloading digital images from a computer or digital camera. The display unit may also include one or more buttons to provide a user with the ability to select an image for display from a given set of digital images that have been stored in memory. The display unit may be preloaded with one or more digital images, or it may be configured to be loaded by a user. The digital images may, for example, include still digital photographs or short video clips that have been captured from a digital camera. | 09-24-2009 |
20100199530 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS AND NOVELTIES WITH MOVEABLE ELEMENTS AND MANUAL ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT ACTIVATION - Greeting cards and novelties with electronic circuits having switch mechanisms operable by manipulation of a moveable component. Manipulation of the moveable component causes activation of the electronic circuit. | 08-12-2010 |
20100287800 | TWO SOUND GATEFOLD GREETING CARDS - A sound-producing greeting card that can play two or more separate and distinct digital audio clips. The greeting card has a gatefold design and includes dual slide activators that trigger the two separate and distinct audio clips. In one embodiment both digital audio clips are pre-recorded digital audio clips that may be music, sound or a verbal messages. In other embodiments, one digital audio clip is pre-recorded and the other can be a personalized consumer recorded message. The greeting card has a push button that activates recording of the personalized message. The greeting cards may additionally contain a mechanism that permanently changes the card from preview mode, wherein a consumer can record a personal message that will automatically be played back and erased, to a permanent mode wherein the consumer recorded message is saved and replayed each time one of the panels of the greeting card is opened. | 11-18-2010 |
20100307036 | GREETING CARD HAVING KARAOKE RECORD FEATURE AND SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK - A greeting card having an audio recording and playback device permits recording of a karaoke-style song to be played upon opening of the greeting card. A user sings along with a permanently prerecorded, karaoke-style song that is played during a recording session. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, a user-recorded song is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the card may be switched to after purchase by removal of a trial mode panel from the greeting card, a user-recorded karaoke-style song is played upon subsequent openings of the card. During playback, the user-recorded song is played simultaneously with the prerecorded karaoke-style recording that was played during the recording session. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions, may also be included. The audio recording and playback device may also be included in other non-greeting card products, such as a plush toy and an ornament. | 12-09-2010 |
20100325923 | Personalized card product - A portable lightweight card houses an electronic circuit that has an audio card enabling a customized audio message to be recorded and selectively played back. An independent power supply in the form of a replaceable battery is positioned in a compartment that can be accessed from exterior of the housing, thereby extending message availability for play back indefinitely. | 12-30-2010 |
20100325924 | GIFT CARD PACKAGE - A gift card package that allows an individual to present a greeting card and a gift to recipient at the same time. Also provided is a greeting card and gift that a recipient will want to collect. | 12-30-2010 |
20110078931 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. The artwork contained upon the greeting card body, the mobile object and the pre-recorded audio file may all be part of the same theme and the movement of the mobile object and the pre-recorded audio file may be synchronized. | 04-07-2011 |
20110088293 | GREETING CARD WITH RECORDABLE SOUND MODULE AND IMAGE RETAINING WINDOW - A greeting card is provided. The greeting card comprises a card having an image viewing window and a sound module attached to the card. The sound module comprises a microphone, a first switch for activating a recording function of the sound module, and a second switch for activating a playback function of the sound module. | 04-21-2011 |
20110119967 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING CUSTOMIZED AUDIO MESSAGES FOR GREETING CARDS - A system and method for recording a customized greeting to be utilized in connection with a greeting device such as a card includes providing a single use or multiuse recordable device on the greeting card. The recordable device is coupled by a removable and/or disposable cable or by a wireless connection to an electronic device such as a computer, MP3 player or other processing device capable of transferring files. A user records or downloads one or more music, voice or audio file(s) he or she wants to transfer to the recordable device on the greeting card and subsequently transfers the file(s) to the recordable device. In the case where the user utilizes a cable, the user then removes, cuts or tears the cable from the greeting card. The greeting card can then be delivered or mailed in a traditional manner with a customized recording. | 05-26-2011 |
20110146117 | TELESCOPING GREETING CARDS WITH ACTIVATED SOUND OR LIGHT OR MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS - A telescoping greeting card having a plurality of pockets and/or panels that arc connected in sequence and configured to slidably telescope between a closed position wherein each of the pockets and/or panels are contained within a main panel and an open position wherein each of the pockets and/or panels are extended in a longitudinal array. The greeting card additionally contains a switch and a sound module with at least one pre-recorded audio file that may be played back upon removal of one of the panels or pockets of the greeting card, which triggers the switch. | 06-23-2011 |
20110154698 | Multimedia Greeting Card - A multimedia greeting card in accordance with the present invention has a base, a control circuit board, a screen, a speaker and a cover. The control circuit board and the speaker are mounted in the base, and the screen is mounted on the base. The screen and the speaker are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The cover is pivotally mounted on the base. People can record audio-visual information and store data in a storage unit of the control circuit board. When the multimedia greeting card is actuated, the multimedia information is presented by the screen and speaker. | 06-30-2011 |
20110167685 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARDS - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that Often& between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. The greeting cards may include various switch mechanisms that maybe located and accessed through various locations on the foam greeting card body. | 07-14-2011 |
20110209365 | GREETING CARDS WITH MUSIC AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT AND LINKS - Digital media greeting cards with self-contained sound, image, light or other electronic modules operative to play digital media, and related digital media either packaged with the greeting car or accessible via an internet link which is identified or enabled by the greeting card. Audio digital media cards contain a digital sound producing module and hold a CD or other digital media device with corresponding digital media content to that of the sound module, or a link to an internet site where corresponding digital media content is located. The sound module contains a sampling of the music contained on the audio CD so that a consumer can sample the CD before deciding to purchase the greeting card or so that the greeting card recipient is provided with a sample of what is contained on the CD. In an alternate embodiment, the greeting card contains an alphanumeric code printed thereon that will allow the recipient to download one or more audio files from an internet based digital music provider. The sound module contains a sampling of the music available form an internet digital music provider or may contain instructions for downloading or a simple spoken greeting or instruction. The sound module may be activated by manipulation of the card or by mechanical means, a light sensor, a magnetic sensor or an air pressure sensor incorporated in the card. Alternate embodiments of greeting cards of the disclosure employ video image and sound modules, and bear printed indicia which is operatively interactive with an imaging device and a computer whereby the printed indicia of the greeting card initiates a link to digital media via the computer. | 09-01-2011 |
20110232141 | LOW PROFILE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY GREETING CARDS AND PRODUCTS - Low profile electronic display greeting cards combine a traditional paper greeting card and other product constructions with a very low profile multimedia player device which includes a low profile display screen for displaying images and/or video and emitting sound. The low profile and minimalist construction of the greeting card provide the ability to display the cards at mass retail in traditional card pockets, mail or transport the greeting card in a traditional sized greeting card envelope, and provide, at lower cost to the consumer, a disposable electronic greeting card. A multi-panel greeting card body contains and conceals components of the multimedia device, which may include a display screen, a speaker, a circuit board, a microprocessor, a controller, a memory storage device and related circuitry. The greeting card may contain pre-loaded content such as digital audio, video and/or photographs or still images or it may be operative to receive such digital files from an external memory source. | 09-29-2011 |
20110247247 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS - Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card. | 10-13-2011 |
20110258893 | INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS WITH TAP AND TOUCH ACTIVATED EFFECTS - The interactive greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional paper card with one or more special effects that are initiated by interaction between a user and the greeting card. One or more touch sensors are used to initiate effects including, but not limited to sound, light, movement or a combination thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
20110283572 | SING-A-LONG GREETING CARDS - An electronic greeting card containing a recordable audio module with a pre-recorded audio or music clip which allows a user to sing along with the pre-recorded audio or music clip and record it within the audio module in the card. The greeting card contains a slide trigger that activates the pre-recorded sound clip upon opening the greeting card. A second push-button trigger controls playback of the pre-recorded music clip while simultaneously recording the user singing along to the pre-recorded music. The card also contains a preview function that allows a consumer to try the recording function before purchasing the greeting card. In preview mode, the recorded message is played back, simultaneously with the pre-recorded clip, only once and then erased. Once a consumer has purchased the card, the preview function can be disabled whereby the user-recorded sound clip is saved, and whereby the user-recorded sound clip is played back simultaneously with the pre-recorded sound clip. | 11-24-2011 |
20120000101 | SOUND GENERATING PULL-OUT GREETING CARDS WITH REMOVABLE PANELS - An interactive sound generating greeting card having two separate and distinct components, one being an outer greeting card which serves as a pocket or cavity with a slot located thereon providing access to the pocket or cavity and the other being an inner greeting card which is sized to partially fit into the cavity in the outer greeting card. A sound module is contained and concealed within the outer greeting card cavity, including a switch mechanism. The inner greeting card and switch mechanism work in combination to control the playback of a digital audio file stored on the sound module such that when the inner greeting card is contained within the cavity of the outer greeting card, playback of the digital audio file is deactivated and when the inner greeting card is removed from the cavity of the outer greeting card, playback of the digital audio file is activated. | 01-05-2012 |
20120011751 | Customized Audio Greeting Cards In A Retail Store - An audio greeting card is typically manufactured with pre-recorded songs that play when the greeting card is opened. The purchaser of an audio greeting card is limited to the songs already selected for such cards. A customizable audio greeting card is provided, for which the user can select the audio that is played. The audio greeting card has an audio receiving and playback device, with a connector for receiving audio information. User-selected audio information is sent to the greeting card and identifiable information is generated pertaining to the sent audio information. The identifiable information may be printed onto a label for affixing to the greeting card or may be printed directly onto the greeting card. The identifiable information is utilized when completing the sale of the customized greeting card, thereby indicating the finalized customization of the user-selected audio played on the purchased audio greeting card. | 01-19-2012 |
20120055053 | FLAP SENSOR ACTIVATED GREETING CARDS - The interactive flap sensor activated greeting card of the present invention contains an audio module and a series of “window flaps” across the inside of the greeting card. When the greeting card is opened, a short audio prompt instructs the user to open a series of flaps inside the card to hear further audio messages or sound clips that correlate with the art work inside the card. When each flap is opened, a different audio file is played. The sound module is programmed to react to the card opening and then to trigger additional individual sounds each time one of the flaps of the card is opened. In another embodiment, the greeting card contains a series of flaps wherein opening one flap reveals another flap, and so on. Once the last flap is opened, a short audio recording is activated. | 03-08-2012 |
20120110879 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 05-10-2012 |
20120192467 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 08-02-2012 |
20120266503 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 10-25-2012 |
20120285054 | FOAM GREETING CARD MASK - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 11-15-2012 |
20120304509 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARD - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 12-06-2012 |
20120304510 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 12-06-2012 |
20120317850 | FLAP SENSOR ACTIVATED GREETING CARDS - The interactive flap sensor activated greeting card of the present invention contains an audio module and a series of “window flaps” across the inside of the greeting card. When the greeting card is opened, a short audio prompt instructs the user to open a series of flaps inside the card to hear further audio messages or sound clips that correlate with the art work inside the card. When each flap is opened, a different audio file is played. The sound module is programmed to react to the card opening and then to trigger additional individual sounds each time one of the flaps of the card is opened. In another embodiment, the greeting card contains a series of flaps wherein opening one flap reveals another flap, and so on. Once the last flap is opened, a short audio recording is activated. | 12-20-2012 |
20130000165 | SING-ALONG GREETING CARDS - An electronic greeting card containing a recordable audio module with a pre-recorded audio or music clip which allows a user to sing along with the pre-recorded audio or music clip and record it within the audio module in the card. The card also contains a preview function that allows a consumer to try the recording function before purchasing the greeting card. In preview mode, the recorded message is played back, simultaneously with the pre-recorded clip, only once and then erased. Once a consumer has purchased the card, the preview function can be disabled whereby the user-recorded sound clip is saved, and whereby the user-recorded sound clip is played back simultaneously with the pre-recorded sound clip. | 01-03-2013 |
20130000166 | INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS WITH TAP AND TOUCH ACTIVATED EFFECTS - The interactive greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional paper card with one or more special effects that are initiated by interaction between a user and the greeting card. One or more touch sensors are used to initiate effects including, but not limited to sound, light, movement or a combination thereof. | 01-03-2013 |
20130025174 | LOW PROFILE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY GREETING CARDS AND PRODUCTS - Low profile electronic display greeting cards combine a traditional paper greeting card and other product constructions with a very low profile multimedia player device which includes a low profile display screen for displaying images and/or video and emitting sound. The low profile and minimalist construction of the greeting card provide the ability to display the cards at mass retail in traditional card pockets, mail or transport the greeting card in a traditional sized greeting card envelope, and provide, at lower cost to the consumer, a disposable electronic greeting card. A multi-panel greeting card body contains and conceals components of the multimedia device, which may include a display screen, a speaker, a circuit board, a microprocessor, a controller, a memory storage device and related circuitry. The greeting card may contain pre-loaded content such as digital audio, video and/or photographs or still images or it may be operative to receive such digital files from an external memory source. | 01-31-2013 |
20130074379 | INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS WITH TAP AND TOUCH ACTIVATED EFFECTS - The interactive greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional paper card with one or more special effects that are initiated by interaction between a user and the greeting card. One or more touch sensors are used to initiate effects including, but not limited to sound, light, movement or a combination thereof. | 03-28-2013 |
20130074380 | INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS WITH TAP AND TOUCH ACTIVATED EFFECTS - The interactive greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional paper card with one or more special effects that are initiated by interaction between a user and the greeting card. One or more touch sensors are used to initiate effects including, but not limited to sound, light, movement or a combination thereof. | 03-28-2013 |
20130086831 | PHONOGRAPH GREETING CARD - The greeting card of the present invention combines paper, mechanical and electrical components to simulate the action of a record player or phonograph. When the greeting card is opened, a paper record begins to spin as audio plays along in the background. The greeting card is made of heavy-gauge paperboard formed into a box-like structure with a flap opening thereon. The box-like structure or body of the greeting card may have various indicia printed thereon which make the greeting card resemble a mini record player or phonograph. The box-like structure contains a cavity therein which houses and conceals the mechanical and electrical components of a greeting card. A corrugate insert, also located within the cavity, serves as protection for the mechanical components. | 04-11-2013 |
20130097898 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. | 04-25-2013 |
20130097899 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS AND NOVELTIES WITH MOVEABLE ELEMENTS AND MANUAL ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT ACTIVATION - Greeting cards and novelties with electronic circuits having switch mechanisms operable by manipulation of a moveable component. Manipulation of the moveable component causes activation of the electronic circuit. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104430 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARDS | 05-02-2013 |
20130104431 | SOUND GENERATING PULL-OUT GREETING CARDS WITH REMOVABLE PANELS | 05-02-2013 |
20130125429 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARDS - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133232 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. | 05-30-2013 |
20130139417 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARDS - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139418 | GREETING CARD WITH SPRING LOADED SLIDE TRACK AUDIO TRIGGER - An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139419 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 06-06-2013 |
20130192103 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192104 | MOTORIZED GIFT PACKAGE ACCESSORY - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. | 08-01-2013 |
20130232828 | POP UP GREETING CARDS - An interactive electronic greeting card with pop up feature includes a three-sided pocket or cavity which houses various electronic and mechanical components and a pop up element. In a first position, the pop up element is substantially contained within the greeting card pocket or cavity. When the push button is depressed, the pop up element is ejected or “pops up” out of the greeting card pocket or cavity, revealing a greeting or other printed indicia. The push button also initiates playback of a pre-loaded digital audio file, which may be a spoken message, a sound, a song, music or other such audio recording. Manually pushing the pop up element back into the cavity ends playback of the audio. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239448 | PROCESS FOR PERSONALIZING DIGITAL MEDIA GREETINGS - A personalized greeting from a celebrity or well-known figure for use in greeting cards, gift, or consumer type products, is recorded and stored in digital media for application to a consumer product such as a greeting card. The greeting can consist of speech, music, or both, and is in the unique and personal style of the celebrity or well-known figure. Graphics may be included that can be a picture of the celebrity or well-known figure or a written greeting. A code may also be provided with the consumer product to enable access to free information on the internet about the greeting, the celebrity or well-known figure. | 09-19-2013 |
20130269225 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. | 10-17-2013 |
20130283651 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARDS WITH AUDIO UPLOAD - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 10-31-2013 |
20130283652 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARDS - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound and/or other special effects. The greeting cards may include various switch mechanisms that may be located and accessed through various locations on the foam greeting card body. | 10-31-2013 |
20130283653 | VOICE AMPLIFIED FOAM MUSIC GREETING CARD - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 10-31-2013 |
20130305574 | Pull Apart Foam Motion Card - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof | 11-21-2013 |
20140033583 | INTERACTIVE GREETING CARD - An integral greeting card/game is disclosed wherein a multi-panel greeting card also serves as a game board and is combined with a game piece and launch mechanism to create a novel, interactive greeting card. The multi-panel greeting card contains a sound module therein and a magnetic trigger is contained and concealed below one or more of the multiple greeting card panels. The game piece contains a magnet therein so that when the game piece comes into contact with the area of the greeting card above or proximate to the magnetic trigger, playback of an audio file is initiated. | 02-06-2014 |
20140068977 | Three Dimensional Foam Greeting Cards with Audio Upload - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 03-13-2014 |
20140137445 | Electronic Greeting Cards - Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card. | 05-22-2014 |
20140144052 | Motion Greeting Cards - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 05-29-2014 |
20140150307 | Popup Displays For Financial Transaction Cards - Foldable financial transaction card displays that include at least one popup member, methods of making such displays, and methods of promoting such displays. Some of the displays include folding members that are unitary with the popup members. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150308 | GREETING CARD WITH SUBSEQUENT AUDIO AFTER CLOSING - A greeting card having an audio message and playback device delivers a first sound recording upon opening of the greeting card and a second sound recording upon closing of the greeting card. The delivery of each sound recording may be delayed by a timing component within the audio message and playback device. Additionally, the delivery of each sound recording may be played simultaneously or in queue. Sound recordings may also be recorded by a user using a recording component that is in addition to the audio message and playback device. The audio message and playback device may also include an additional trial mode component that allows the user to test a recorded message before purchasing the greeting card and place the greeting card into a use mode that allows the user to permanently record the message. | 06-05-2014 |
20140208622 | Greeting Card with Spring Loaded Slide Track Audio Trigger - An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card. | 07-31-2014 |
20140360064 | Motorized Foam Greeting Card - A greeting card which contains a foam body covered by a front and rear surface material and one or more cavities contained therein for accommodating components of a sound and motor module. The greeting card contains a mobile object, which in a preferred embodiment includes a bundle of individual fiber strands. The bundle of fiber strands are attached to the motor module such that activation of the motor module cause the bundle of fiber strands to separate and spin or twirl. The bundle of fibers strands are attached to the motor through an opening in an upper perimeter surface of the foam body. The bundle of fibers together with the printed front and back surface material combine to resemble a character having a tuft of hair which spins upon activation of the motor module. The greeting card also contains a sound module which plays back audio upon activation. | 12-11-2014 |
20140366410 | Pop-Up Greeting Cards with Confetti - An interactive electronic greeting card with pop up feature includes a three-sided pocket or cavity which houses various electronic and mechanical components and a pop up element. In a first position, the pop up element is substantially contained within the greeting card pocket or cavity. When the push button is depressed, the pop up element is ejected or “pops up” out of the greeting card pocket or cavity, revealing a greeting or other printed indicia. The push button also initiates playback of a pre-loaded digital audio file, which may be a spoken message, a sound, a song, music or other such audio recording. | 12-18-2014 |
20160068003 | Motorized Pop-Up Greeting Card - The present invention is directed to a greeting card which combines a pop-up element with audio and motor movement. The greeting card contains two different sized pop-up panels which are spaced apart and parallel to one another. Two die cut shapes serve as mobile objects which spin or rotate upon opening the greeting card. The size and placement of the pop-up panels and the mobile objects create a three-dimensional scene. A slide trigger initiates audio playback and motor movement of the mobile objects upon opening the greeting card. | 03-10-2016 |
20160114613 | Greeting Cards with Suspended Motion - The present invention is directed to various embodiments of a greeting card having at least one motor attached to a mechanism which causes movement to a mobile object and one or more attachments suspended from the mobile object. The mobile object may be a circular disc, a string or a swing structure. Each mobile object contains one or more attachments either attached directly thereto or suspended therefrom via a string or line. The motor may effect various movements in the mobile object such as circular motion, back-and-forth motion or bouncing or vibrating motion. | 04-28-2016 |
20160144272 | Greeting Card with Interactive Maze Game - An integral greeting card and game featuring a plastic moulded maze with a ball contained therein. A press button controls activation of audio wherein the user races against the clock to move the ball to the end or center of the maze before the audio clip ends. | 05-26-2016 |
20160159135 | Greeting Cards with Multi-Panel Insert - An interactive greeting card with a multi-panel insert which can be unfurled over a portion of the greeting card. In one embodiment, there is a photo or drawing of a character or animal printed on the front cover. A tab is located to the left of and behind the photo or drawing. When a user grasps and moves the tab, a multi-panel paper construct unfurls around the photo or drawing and appears as a wig atop the head of the character or animal depicted in the photo or drawing. Audio replay may also triggered by moving the tab from its original position. In another embodiment, the panels of the multi-panel paper construct are each shaped like a different item or object which is complementary to the theme of the greeting card. Unfolding the multi-panel construct along an outside edge of the greeting card may initiate audio playback and may also activate a motor module which causes movement to at least one mobile object contained on the greeting card. | 06-09-2016 |
20180022141 | INTERACTIVE GREETING CARD WITH INFRARED SENSOR | 01-25-2018 |