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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of greeting card construction and graphics and more specifically to a CD gift card.
Greeting cards are a well known form of printed communication between people. Cards are often sent on holidays, birthdays and other special events such as graduations or the birth of a child.
Other designers have invented novel ways to hold CD's within a folded die cut cover including U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,857,565, 6,905,019, 7,156,288, and application 2007/0200000.
Still other designers have invented novel ways for fold greeting cards that include ways to insert a separate message, or to add a separate photograph, as shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,360,916, 3,354,560, 4,434,889, 55750946871430 and D510,102.
However there is a deficiency in the prior technology in that none of the prior designs for greeting cards includes the novel combination of a greeting card sized to accept and retain a standard compact disk where the die cut shape and graphic treatment of the greeting card reinforces the nature of the photographic or video images stored on the CD included within the greeting card.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary object of the invention is to provide a gift card construction that holds the gift of a compact disk also known as a CD.
Another object of the invention is to provide a gift card construction that combines the elements of a greeting or seasonal card along with a CD of photos or videos given as a gift by the card giver.
Another object of the invention is to provide a gift card construction that includes a fold out shape and image that corresponds to the nature of the sentiments of the greeting card.
A further object of the invention is to provide a gift card constriction that includes a cut out area and holding means for incorporating a separate photograph into the greeting card to further reinforce the sentiments contained within the gift card.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed CD gift card comprising: a sheet of heavy paper stock, said sheet die cut and folded so that a first folded portion forms a greeting card cover and a second folded portion forms a back cover including a CD retaining pocket, and said folded greeting card cover and said folded CD retaining portion die cut to emphasize the nature of the sentiment contained within said greeting card.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
FIG. 1 is a closed plan view of a party CD gift card.
FIG. 2 is an open plan view of a party CD gift card.
FIG. 3 is a closed plan view of a children's CD gift card.
FIG. 4 is an open plan view of a children's CD gift card.
FIG. 5 is is a closed plan view of a wedding CD gift card.
FIG. 6 is an open plan view of a wedding CD gift card.
FIG. 7 is closed plan view of a birth announcement CD gift card.
FIG. 8 is an open plan view of a birth announcement CD gift card.
FIG. 9 is a closed plan view of a Christmas CD gift card.
FIG. 10 is an open plan view of a Christmas CD gift card.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
Referring now to FIG. 1 we see a front plan view of a party version of a CD gift card 3 whose front cover 2 or front portion includes graphics 4 that emphasis a party motif. The overall width of the folded card is approximately five inches which is the proper amount to enclose a standard compact disk, otherwise known as a CD, which is approximately four and three quarters of an inch in diameter. The party card shown is constructed of heavy weight paper which can be easily die cut to form a greeting card in a standard way. FIG. 2 shows a front plan view of the party CD gift card 3 in the open position. Front cover 2 is shown on the left and back cover portion 6 is shown on the right. Dotted line 7 indicates the fold location between panel 2 and panel 5. A pocket 8 is formed by folding along bottom edge 9 and by folding side tabs 13, 15 inward and adhering them to panel 5. The graphics 11 and die cut top pattern 8 of pocket 6 reinforce the party motif of the card 3. CD 10 can include photo's or a video of a recent party and can be sent as a gift to the persons who attended the party. The unique aspect of the invention presented above and variations that will be presented below is that in every case the greeting card portion of the invention reinforces and strongly relates to the visual contents that can be found recorded on the enclosed CD stored in a pocket within the card thereby creating a new class of greeting cards that are called CD gift cards.
FIG. 3 shows a front view of a second variation of the CD gift card 17. Panel 16 can be folded up and panel 18 can be folded down. FIG. 4 shows all panels 16, 18, 22, 24 folded out revealing a teddy bear graphic 30. Additional panel 19 is adhered to back panel 26 via folded tabs 21, 23, 25. The resulting pocket holds CD 28. The bear motif reinforces the fact that the greeting card shown can be sent to those who have participated in a children's party.
FIG. 5 shows a front view of a third variation of a CD gift card that is suited to a wedding CD gift card 33. The ornate die cut edges of folded flaps 34, 36, 38, 40 reinforce the concept of a wedding card. FIG. 6 shows the wedding CD gift card 33 in the open position with flaps 34, 36, 38, 40 folded out revealing pocket 42 that holds CD 48 which contains photos or a video of a wedding that the recipient of the card may have attended. Dotted line 46 shows where flap 34 is folded. Tabs 44, 45 are folded tabs that are adhered to rear panel 43 creating CD holding pocket 42.
FIG. 7 shows a front view of a third variation of a CD gift card in the form of a baby announcement card 51. Front panel 50 has a cut out portion 52 so that a photo of the new born baby can be displayed 54. FIG. 8 shows an open view of the baby announcement card 51. Front panel 50 has been folded up via fold dotted line 66. A place for filling in the baby's name and birth date 68 is printed on folded pocket portion 62 which is holding standard CD 64. Panel 56 includes folded tabs 58, 60 to adhere it to the back side of front panel 50 The open sides 57, 59 of panel 56 allows the user to slide in a photo of his or her choosing which can be viewed from front cutout 52.
FIG. 9 shows a front view of a fourth variation of a CD gift card in the form of a Christmas card 71. The graphics on the front panel 70 of the card have a Christmas theme. FIG. 10 shows an open view of the Christmas card 71 where a pocket 76 is adhered by edge tabs, not shown, to back panel 72. The graphic motif from the front of the card carries through to the inside of the card and reinforces the Christmas theme of the card and the Christmas theme of the photos recorded on CD 74.
Obviously other thematic greeting cards can be designed where the unique shape of the card and the unique graphics printed on the card communicate the nature of the photos or video recorded on the enclosed CD creating a novel and new category of greeting card known as the CD gift card.
While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Patent Application
20090288967
