GB2308334A - A story card comprising folded leaves - Google Patents
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- GB2308334A GB2308334A GB9526387A GB9526387A GB2308334A GB 2308334 A GB2308334 A GB 2308334A GB 9526387 A GB9526387 A GB 9526387A GB 9526387 A GB9526387 A GB 9526387A GB 2308334 A GB2308334 A GB 2308334A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
- B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
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- B42D1/003—Books or other bound products characterised by shape or material of the sheets
- B42D1/006—Books or other bound products characterised by shape or material of the sheets with at least one foldable or folded sheet
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Abstract
A card formed from a continuous elongated sheet is folded or joined to form a number of similarly dimensioned leaves A,B,C. The leaves form a number of surfaces 1-6 on which a story is printed. The printing of the story on the leaves is such that successive leaves when unfolded in sequence allow the story printed therein to be read. The card may be formed from 3,4 or 6 leaves.
Description
This invention relates to cards and more particularly to a card designed to
contain written or printed material of variable length.
An object of the present invention is to provide a card on which a story may be conveyed to the recipient thereof.
Another object of this invention is to provide a medium for written material to be presented to the public in a quality format.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a card which offers to the public a useful alternative choice.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a card formed from a continuous elongate sheet of material which is folded or joined to form a number of similarly dimensioned leaves, the arrangement being such that the leaves form a number of surfaces on which a story is printed, the printing of the story on the surfaces being such that successive leaves when unfolded in sequence to allow the story printed therein to be read.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a card formed from sheet material which is folded or Joined to form three similarly dimensioned leaves, the first leaf constituting a cover, the second leaf which is formed adjacent the first leaf constituting the back of the card, the third leaf which is formed adjacent the second leaf being folded to lie between the first and second leaves. the arrangement being such that the three leaves form six surfaces on which a story is printed, the beginning of the story being printed in sequence on the front cover of the first leaf, the other side of the first leaf, the inner surface of the second leaf, the inner surface of the third sheet adjacent thereto, the other surface of the third leaf and.if necessary on the other side of the second leaf, the printing of the story on the leaves being such that successive operations of opening the leaves allow a story as printed to be read.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a card formed from sheet material which is folded or joined to form four similarly dimensioned leaves folded so that across the sheet material the first leaf is folded inward to lie adjacent the second leaf, the fourth leaf is folded inward to lie adjacent the third leaf and the second end third leaves are folded so that the first and fourth leaves are adjacent each other, a story being printed on the eight surfaces formed by the four leaves in the following sequence, the beginning page 1 of the story on the outer surface of the second leaf, page 2 on the surface of the first leaf adjacent the second leaf, page 3 on the inner surface of the first leaf, page 4 on the inner surface of the second leaf, page 5 on the adjacent surface of the third leaf, page 6 on the adjacent surface of the fourth leaf, page 7 on the other surface of the fourth leaf and page 8 or back on the other surface of the third leaf, the arrangement being such that successive leaves can be opened to allow the complete story printed thereon to be read.
According to a fourth aspect of this invention there is provided a card formed from sheet material which is folded or joined so that it forms six similarly dimensioned leaves folded so that the first leaf is folded inwards to be adjacent the second leaf, the sixth leaf is folded inward to be adjacent the fifth leaf, the second and fifth leaves are folded inwards causing the first and sixth leaves to lie adjacent the third and fourth leaves respectively, the third and fourth leaves are folded so that the second and fifth leaves are adjacent sach other, a story may be printed on the twelve surfaces formed by the six leaves in the following sequence, the beginning page 1 of the story on the outer surface of the third leaf, page 2 on the outer surface of the second leaf adjacent the third leaf, page 3 on the surface of the first leaf adjacent the second leaf, page 4 on the other surface of the first leaf, page 5 on the other surface of the second leaf, page 6 on the other surface of the third leaf, page 7 on the adjacent surface of the fourth leaf, page 8 on the adjacent surface of the fifth leaf, page 9 on the adjacent surface of the sixth leaf, page 10 on the other surface of the sixth leaf, page 11 on the other surface of the fifth leaf, page 1 2 on the back or other surface of the fourth leaf, the arrangement being such that successive leaves can be opened to allow the story printed thereon to be read in sequence.
The card can have more than six leaves.
Further aspects of the present invention which should be considered in all Its novel aspects will become apparent from the following descriptions which are given by way of example only.
Examples of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a diagrammatic cross section through a card according to the first aspect of the present invention when folded;
Figure 2 shows a series of stages in the opening of the card shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 shows a diagrammatic cross section through a card according to the second aspect of the present Invention when folded;
Figure 4 shows the series of steps in the opening of the card shown in Figure 3;
Figure 5 shows a diagrammatic cross section through a card according to the third aspect of the present invention when folded; and
Figure 6 shows the series of steps in the opening of the card shown in Figure 5.
The cards according to each aspect of the present invention may be printed on any suitable material and preferably the card is constructed from an appropriate card weight of paper material or the like on the surfaces of which is printed a short story after which the card is creased andlor folded ready for sale.
The card shown in Figures 1 and 2 which is in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention may be constructed from a single sheet of material which is folded after printing to form three leaves A, B and C respectively. The three leaves A, B and C form six surfaces (1, 2; 3, 6; and 4, 5 respectively). The first leaf
A being folded so that the second leaf B forms the back of the card, the third leaf C being folded between the leaves A and B. The first leaf A which constitutes the front cover of the card has on the surface 1 thereof the title and/or the beginning of the story. The second page of the story being printed on the other surface 2 of the leaf A and is read when the leaf A has been moved in the direction of the arrow 10.
The third page of the story is on the surface 3 of the leaf B. The surface being read when the third leaf C is moved in the direction of the arrow 14 to allow this page and the next page 4 to be read. The fifth page is read when the leaf C is returned in the direction of arrow 15. The story on the fifth sheets 5 preferably finishing at a point thereon so that a message from the sender of the card to the recipient can be inserted. Alternatively the story may terminate on the back 6 of the card if this is preferred. The sheet 6 can be read when the leaf C is turned in the direction of arrow 16.
An alternative construction of card shown in Figure 3 may be constructed from a single sheet of material formed into four leaves A, B, C and D which provide eight surfaces (2, 3, 1, 4; 5, 8 and 6, 7 respectively) upon which the story can be printed. The manner in which the card is folded after printing can be seen in Figure 4 which shows the unfolding sequence to allow the story on the card to be read. The title and beginning of the story is printed on the surface 1 of leaf B. Page 2 of the story is on the surface 2 of the leaf A. Page 3 is on the other surface 3 of the leaf
A, opening the leaf A in the direction of the arrow 1 7 to gain access to surface 3 also opens access to surface 4 on leaf B.The surfaces s and 6 on leaves C and D are available to be read when the leaf D is moved in the direction of the arrow 1 8.
When the leaf D is returned in the direction of the arrow 19 page 7 can be read, further movement of the leaves C and D in the direction of arrow 1 5 allows the surface 8 to be read. The story can terminate on page 7 and allow space for a personal message or it may finish on page 8.
A further alternative construction is illustrated in Figure 5 which may be constructed from a single sheet of material formed into six leaves A, B, C, D, E and F which provide surfaces (4, 3; 5, 2: 6,1; 7, 12; 8, 11; and 9, 10 respectively). The manner in which the card may be folded after printing is illustrated in Figure 6 which shows the unfolding sequence to allow the story on the card to be read.The title and beginning of the story are printed on the outer surface 1 of leaf C, page 2 of the story is on the outer surface 2 of leaf B, page 3 is on the outer surface 3 of leaf A, page 4 on the inner surface of leaf A, page 5 of the inner surface of leaf B, page 6 on the inner surface of leaf C, page 7 on the inner surface of leaf D, page 8 on the inner surface of leaf E, page 9 on the inner surface of leaf F, page 10 on the other surface of leaf F, page 11 on the adjacent surface of leaf E, page 12 on the back of the adjacent surface of leaf D.
The title and beginning of the story is printed on the surface 1 of leaf
C, the surface 2 on leaf B is available when leaf C is moved in the direction marked 20. The surfaces 3 and 6 are available when the leaf B is moved in the direction marked 21. The surfaces 4, 6 and 6 are available when the leaf A Is moved in the direction marked 22. In order to close the story book the leaves are refolded.
In order to gain access to page 7 which Is the inner surface of leaf D, leaf E is moved in the direction marked 23. In order to sccess pages 8 and 9 the leaf F is moved in the direction marked 24. To access page 10 the leaf F is moved in the direction 26, to access page 11 the leaf E is moved in the direction marked 26. In order to close the story book the leaves are refolded.
It is envisaged that the story card when folded may fit Into an envelope to provide an attractive small gift.
Utilising the first aspect of the invention it has been found that a story of up to 1200 words with illustration(s) can be printed using this format.
Utilising the second aspect of the invention it has been found that up to 3000 words plus illustration(s) can ba printed using this format.
Utilising the third aspect of this invention it has been found that up to 4500 words plus illustrationEs) can be printed using this format.
Thus by this invention there is provided an attractive format for displaying a story.
Present examples of the present invention have been described and it is
envisaged that improvements and modifications thereto may take place without
departing from the scope thereof.
Claims (11)
1. A card formed from a continuous elongate sheet of material which is folded or joined to form a number of similarly dImensioned leaves, the arrangement being such that the leaves form a number of surfaces on which a story is printed, the printing of the story on the surfaces being such that successive leaves when unfolded in sequence to allow the story printed therein to be read.
2. A card as claimed in claim 1 including three leaves.
3. A card as claimed in claim 2 wherein the first leaf constitutes a cover, the second leaf formed adjacent the first leaf constituting the back of the card, and the third leaf formed adjacent the second leaf beIng folded to lie between the first and second leaves.
4. A card as claimed in claim 3 wherein the beginning of the story Is printed in sequence on the front cover of the first leaf, the other side of the first leaf, the inner surface of the second leaf, the inner surface of the third leaf adjacent thereto, the other surface of the third leaf, and If necessary on the other side of the second leaf.
5. A card as claimed in claim 1 Including four leaves.
6. A card as claimed in claim 6 wherein the first leaf is folded inward to lie adjacent the second leaf, the fourth leaf is folded inward to lie adjacent the third leaf and the second and third leaves are folded so that the first and fourth leaves are adjacent each other.
7. A card as claimed in claim 6 wherein the story is printed on the eight surfaces formed by the four leaves in the following sequence, the beginning page 1 of the story on the outer surface of the second leaf, page 2 on the surface of the first leaf adjacent the second lest, page 3 on the inner surface of the first leaf, page 4 on the inner surface of the second leaf, page 5 on the adjacent surface of the third leaf, page 6 on the adjacent surface of the fourth leaf, page 7 on the other surface of the fourth leaf and page 8 or back on the other surface of the third leaf.
8. A card as claimed in claim 1 including six leaves.
9. A card as claimed in claim 8 wherein the leaves are folded so that the first leaf is folded inwards to be adjacent the second leaf. the sixth leaf is folded inward to be adjacent the fifth leaf, the second and fifth leaves are folded inwards causing the first and sixth leaves to lie adjacent the third and fourth leaves respectively, the third and fourth leaves are folded so that the second and fifth leaves are adjacent each other.
10. A card as claimed in claim 9 wherein the story Is printed on the twelve surfaces formed by the six leaves in the following sequence, the beginning page 1 of the story on the outer surface of the third leaf, page 2 on the outer surface of the second leaf adjacent the third leaf, page 3 on the surface of the first leaf adjacent the second leaf, page 4 on the other surface of the first leaf, page 5 on the other surface of the second leaf, page 6 on the other surface of the third leaf, page 7 on the adjacent surface of the fourth leaf, page 8 on the adjacent surface of the fifth lest, page 9 on the adjacent surface of the sixth leaf, page 10 on the other surface of the sixth leaf, page 11 on the other surface of the fifth leaf, page 1 2 on the back or other surface of the fourth leaf.
11. A card substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZA9510937A ZA9510937B (en) | 1995-12-21 | 1995-12-21 | Storycard |
| GB9526387A GB2308334A (en) | 1995-12-21 | 1995-12-22 | A story card comprising folded leaves |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZA9510937A ZA9510937B (en) | 1995-12-21 | 1995-12-21 | Storycard |
| GB9526387A GB2308334A (en) | 1995-12-21 | 1995-12-22 | A story card comprising folded leaves |
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| GB9526387D0 GB9526387D0 (en) | 1996-02-21 |
| GB2308334A true GB2308334A (en) | 1997-06-25 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB9526387A Withdrawn GB2308334A (en) | 1995-12-21 | 1995-12-22 | A story card comprising folded leaves |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2344310A (en) * | 1998-12-02 | 2000-06-07 | Expandacard Limited | An integral folded booklet and blank therefor |
Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3738686A (en) * | 1971-03-26 | 1973-06-12 | D Morse | Combinational book for both normal reading and panoramic display |
| EP0144095A1 (en) * | 1983-12-08 | 1985-06-12 | P I E International, Inc | Publication |
| US4524993A (en) * | 1983-06-13 | 1985-06-25 | Walker Taylor Sherry | Book assembly |
| GB2168290A (en) * | 1984-12-15 | 1986-06-18 | World International Publishing | Book |
| US5296066A (en) * | 1991-05-22 | 1994-03-22 | Dixonweb Printing Company | Multiweb perforated folded product and method |
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- 1995-12-21 ZA ZA9510937A patent/ZA9510937B/en unknown
- 1995-12-22 GB GB9526387A patent/GB2308334A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3738686A (en) * | 1971-03-26 | 1973-06-12 | D Morse | Combinational book for both normal reading and panoramic display |
| US4524993A (en) * | 1983-06-13 | 1985-06-25 | Walker Taylor Sherry | Book assembly |
| EP0144095A1 (en) * | 1983-12-08 | 1985-06-12 | P I E International, Inc | Publication |
| GB2168290A (en) * | 1984-12-15 | 1986-06-18 | World International Publishing | Book |
| US5296066A (en) * | 1991-05-22 | 1994-03-22 | Dixonweb Printing Company | Multiweb perforated folded product and method |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2344310A (en) * | 1998-12-02 | 2000-06-07 | Expandacard Limited | An integral folded booklet and blank therefor |
| GB2344310B (en) * | 1998-12-02 | 2002-11-20 | Expandacard Ltd | A folded booklet and blank therefor |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| ZA9510937B (en) | 1996-07-09 |
| GB9526387D0 (en) | 1996-02-21 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |