The present invention is in the technical field of storaging items. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of storaging puzzles.
Typically, puzzle storage devices accommodate more to storing an entire puzzle board. Similar to a standing book rack, the puzzles slide in. Others use a typical bin or container in storing puzzles. The problems associated with these storage devices, however, are that the puzzle pieces fall out and it becomes disorganized.
What is needed is a puzzle storage solution that one does not have to actually complete the puzzle in order to store, that one can travel with the puzzle, and which also minimizes space and minimizes the chance of losing puzzle pieces.
The present invention relates to a storage solution, specifically, for puzzles. The storage device comprises a secure packaging with a gusset allowing for expansion, a velcro closure flap on a short side, a gauge adhesive is also located on the entire back of the envelope and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box. Individual puzzle pieces go inside. This device, thus, allows for one not having to actually complete the puzzle in order to store the puzzles and allows one to travel with the puzzles in an easy, convenient way.
The puzzles can be, but not limited to, floor puzzles, wooden puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, or cardboard puzzles. It is also understood to one skilled in the art that the secure packaging may be used for more than storing puzzles but can be used in storing other things. For example, storing crayons, magic markers on a coloring book or binder, adhering to board game boxes to hold components of board game, holding take out menus, and adhering to notebook or cookbook hold coupons on back of a to do notebook.
In one preferred embodiment, the envelope 110 is 8″×11″ and made out of vinyl. However, it is understood to one skilled in the art that other sizes may be used for the envelope 110. Moreover, it is understood to one skilled in the art that the envelope 100 may be made out of other types of material.
In one preferred embodiment the flap closure 130 is triangular. In another preferred embodiment, the flap closure 130 is rectangular. However, it is understood to one skilled in the art that other varying shapes can be used for flap closure 130. Furthermore, the closure may be Velcro, snap, adhesive, or a band. However, it is understood that other types of closures can be used to keep the envelope 100 closed. In one preferred embodiment, the gusset 120 is 1.5″ allowing for expansion. However, it is understood that the size of the gusset 120 may vary. In preferred embodiments. Also, the size of gusset 120 may vary all the way down to the exclusion of a gusset
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be, the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein.
This application claims the priority of provisional application Ser. No. 61/401,514, filed on Aug. 16, 2010, which is incorporated by reference.
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61401514 | Aug 2010 | US |