JP6373843B2 - card - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an article that can change from a substantially flat folded state to a three-dimensional standing state and return to the folded state.

  The article may be, for example, a greeting card that conveys a greeting message or other information, ornaments, gifts, souvenirs, ornaments, puzzles, entertainment items, desktop name cards, educational equipment, advertising equipment for advertising or other information transmission or It may be used for any suitable purpose such as a display device.

  The background description is included solely for the purpose of providing a background to the invention. It will be understood that this description does not admit or permit any of the materials described to have been common general knowledge in the field related to the present invention prior to the priority date in Australia or elsewhere. .

  As a special occasion or as a sign of favor, a greeting card can be given from one person as a sender to another person as a recipient. Such greeting cards are usually manufactured in booklet form to incorporate a design, message, photo, or combination thereof on the front cover. Booklet greeting cards can be folded flat, placed in an envelope, and mailed to a designated recipient, but generally the recipient receives what is in the envelope before opening the envelope. I know in advance. There are no expectations, surprises, excitement, or surprises. In other words, the greeting card is only a greeting card. A booklet greeting card is usually decorated by the recipient for a short period of time.

  In recent years, attempts have been made to add excitement and life to greeting cards by introducing pop-up cards and three-dimensional greeting cards. Greeting cards have always been similar and consistent, and have virtually stopped developing. A greeting card is such a thing and has been around for about 650 years.

  Booklet-type greeting cards are generally difficult to display, and when displaying greeting cards, only the front cover or inner cover or page is displayed, and the greeting card falls from the furniture even in a little wind. .

  Various proposals have been made to increase the emotions and interests caused by greeting cards through conditions that allow the greeting cards to be assembled into a three-dimensional shape for display.

  US Patent No. 8,252,391, US Patent Application No. 13 / 597,190, PCT Patent Application No. AU2008 / 00000039, Australian Patent No. 2008207283, Mexican Patent No. 304499, Chinese Patent Application No. 2008080008541.1 In addition to Brazilian patent application PI 0806769-4 and Indian patent application 1536 / MUNPNP / 2009, examples of such proposals include US Pat. Nos. 2,616,199, 2,696,690, No. 3,134,708, No. 3,571,958, No. 6,173,515, No. 7,596,896 B2, No. 7,490,425 B2, No. 7,409,787 B2, No. 7,316,085 B1, No. 5,933,989, No. 526,172, No. 7,100,31 Nos., And Martha Stewart Living magazine (Martha Stewart Living Magazine), 2000 December issue, page 90 "paper plate angels of (Paper Plate Angels)", H. Hayes (US Pat. No. 2,205,262 (also 22,109) and Sylvan (http: crafts.kaboose.com/angel-and-singer-ornaments.htm and http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft) /cegif/orn/ang-horn.gif).

  Some of these proposals may be useful for creating interest and enabling display in three-dimensional shapes, but those proposals are fairly complex to set up. In addition / or stability is not sufficient when standing for display. Greeting cards should always evolve and always present new options for senders and excitement for recipients. The present invention provides greater sender memories upon receipt of a greeting card and long after other types of greeting cards are stored or discarded. Companies and corporations can have their own style of writing and advertising to customers customized in the greeting card of the present invention with the aforementioned quality designed to the specifications of those companies and corporations.

  The present invention aims to at least partially overcome the shortcomings or limitations of the prior art described above and provide innovative advancements and useful options for the prior art configurations referred to above.

  When the article is purchased, the purchaser may select from a range of words in characters, scenes, sports, etc. and many languages. In addition, there are various degrees of simplicity, creativity, inspiration, interaction, and complexity to be selected. These choices result from differences in the layout and number of designs and techniques used, parts, hinges, spaced engagement means, adhesive means, openings, and strings. By combining these coordinates or adding or removing parts strategically, the configuration will always be different. When the coordinates are folded to a predetermined position, the matched artwork is recognized.

  In order to realize a three-dimensional shape, an article having the simplest shape only needs to have a bend, a flip portion, and a stick portion. Concise but inspiring. There are also expectations, marvels, excitement, creativity, interactivity, and a surprise element. Recipients are encouraged to experience the unexpected emotions described above because they do not know how the item will look before it is fully erected in a simple or more complex three-dimensional shape . More complex shaped articles offer varying levels of challenge to skill, interactivity, sophistication, and mental toughness in order to see multiple coordinates and stand up in a three-dimensional shape. The article can be suspended or bonded to the support or placed on a suitable surface. A weight may be placed on the article so that it can be placed in any breeze in the home or office in the form of a greeting card. A ribbon may be inserted into the extrusion opening of the article so that it can be hung inside or outside the car or boat in the form of a greeting card.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, an article is provided comprising a flat sheet material that defines at least two parts, a first part and a second part. The first part defines a central part, the second part defines a multi-purpose part, and the central part and the multi-purpose part are connected to each other via a fold so that the central part can stand upright in a three-dimensional shape. The multi-purpose part is suitable for a position adjacent to or making an angle with the standing three-dimensional shape. In another arrangement, the article can include one or more central portions, one or more multipurpose portions, and one or more folds.

  The central portion preferably includes opposing second and third edges configured to be brought together to create a three-dimensional shape. The central portion further includes a first edge defining a bottom end when the central portion is erected in a three-dimensional shape, the first edge ending with a second edge and a third edge of the central portion. In this arrangement, the central portion itself can be turned upon and the two opposing second and third edges can be joined together. It is preferable that the lower end of the standing three-dimensional shape has a curved outer periphery so that the central portion has a substantially inverted conical shape. The outer periphery of the curve may consist of a plurality of straight lines.

  The first edge preferably includes a first edge portion and a second edge portion. The first edge portion is at one end of the first edge and the second edge portion is at the other end of the first edge. The first edge portion is located at the intersection of the first edge and the third edge, and the second edge portion is located at the intersection of the first edge and the second edge. When the first edge portion and the second edge portion are joined together, the central portion is erected in a three-dimensional shape. The first edge portion and the second edge portion are separated by a first distance when the central portion is flat, and a second distance shorter than the first distance when the central portion is erected in a three-dimensional shape. Only apart.

  The central portion preferably has a lower end and an upper end, and when the central portion is drawn against itself, the spaced apart first engaging means and second engaging means are interengaged and The upper end comprises first and second engaging means so as to fix the part in a three-dimensional shape.

  The first engagement means includes a tab and the second engagement means includes a slot configured to receive the tab. When engaging between the tab and the slot, the tab may be cut so that a portion of the tab is located behind the portion adjacent to the slot. The spaced apart first and second engagement means may include shapes other than tabs and slots. In another arrangement, the engagement means may include the shape of other engagement means. In another arrangement, the spaced apart first engaging means may be in any part and the spaced apart second engaging means may be in any part.

  The central part includes at least two parts, and part of the two parts are connected together in a state where another part of the two parts is separated, so that the central part has a three-dimensional shape. When assembled, one of these sites protrudes from the other of these sites. In this arrangement, when the central part is in a three-dimensional shape, it can represent a body having a torso and a head, one part forming the head and the upper part of the torso, The part forms the lower side of the trunk.

  In another arrangement, the body part can extend in the width direction at least up to the width of the central portion when the central portion is in a two-dimensional planar shape, and when the central portion is in a two-dimensional planar shape. , Extending at least up to the height of the central portion. In another arrangement shown in FIG. 17, the central portion can represent a lower floor of a building when in a three-dimensional shape. In another arrangement shown in FIG. 18, the central portion can represent the entire building when in a three-dimensional shape.

  When the sheet material is cut to generate a sheet having a desired configuration, it is convenient to simultaneously cut the central portion to generate at least two parts.

  The central portion preferably includes a first edge and a slot with a collar disposed therebetween. When the central portion and the multipurpose portion are in a three-dimensional shape and rest on the support surface, the heel provides balance and stability for the three-dimensional shape. The dimensions of the buttock can be varied to suit different placement balance and stability requirements, and the first edge is adapted accordingly.

  It is preferable that the fold line connects the multi-purpose portion and the central portion so that they can be folded. In another arrangement, any central part can be connected to another central part via a fold. It is also possible to connect any central part to the multipurpose part via a fold. It is also possible to connect any multipurpose part with another multipurpose part through a fold. In another arrangement, each portion may be composed of one or more folds.

  The multi-purpose portion is foldably connected to the central portion via a fold, and is preferably configured to be bent at a position adjacent to or at an angle to the central portion when in a three-dimensional shape.

  In another arrangement, due to the versatility of the multipurpose part, the multipurpose part itself fits a variety of names and roles including, but not limited to, background, foreground, inner part (74), side, top, base (54) It is possible to define the specific application adopted by the multipurpose part. When in a given adopted name, the multipurpose portion is configured to be folded into a position adjacent to or angled with yet another multipurpose portion and yet another central portion.

  The multi-purpose part acting as the inner part found in the component (74) of FIG. 7 is bent to a position adjacent to or angled to the back of the central part before the central part is erected in a three-dimensional shape. Configured to be.

  In another arrangement, the multipurpose portion may be at least as large as the central portion.

  In another arrangement shown in FIG. 16, the multi-purpose portion 18 serving as the base and the multi-purpose portion 18a serving as the inner portion are arranged at the bottom end of the central portion before the central portion is erected in a three-dimensional shape. And it is comprised so that it may each bend in the position which adjoins the back of a center part, or makes an angle.

  The multi-purpose portion is preferably configured to be fixed in a three-dimensional shape. In order to fix the multipurpose portion in a three-dimensional shape, an adhesive means such as, but not limited to, glue or double-sided tape can be provided.

  In another arrangement, an adhesive means may be provided to secure any part to any other part. Adhesive means can also be provided to secure a part of the part to itself.

  In another arrangement, the article includes one or more central portions, multi-purpose portions, folds, spaced apart first engaging means, spaced second engaging means, openings 38, laces, and adhesive means. Can do.

  The central portion and the multipurpose portion each include a boundary edge. The boundary edge of the central part is defined as the central boundary, and the boundary edge of the multipurpose part is defined as the multipurpose boundary.

  The multipurpose boundary is connected to one or more multipurpose boundaries via a fold. The multipurpose boundary is connected to one or more central boundaries via folds. The central boundary is connected to one or more central boundaries via folds. The central boundary is connected to one or more multipurpose boundaries via folds.

  Articles according to the present invention are configured as cards (eg, greeting cards) made from a single flat sheet material. The sheet is made of a single flat material. The sheet can be made from any suitable material and suitable thickness of sheet material including, but not limited to, paper, cardboard, plastic, mineral, electronic paper, and parchment paper. Usually, a sheet material is cut to generate a sheet having a desired configuration. The sheet material can be cut by a die cutting process. The sheet can include one or more folds.

  The three-dimensional shape can comprise a base so that a cavity into which an object such as a gift can be inserted is defined within the three-dimensional shape.

  Preferably, the multi-purpose part can be configured to receive attachment means so that the assembled article can be attached to a support for display.

  In another arrangement, any part can be configured to accept attachment means so that the assembled article can be attached to a support for display.

  In another arrangement, the attachment means includes an attachment device such as, but not limited to, at least one magnet for attaching the article to a metal surface, such as but not limited to a refrigerator door or a part of a car. Can do. Another arrangement may include a suspension element such as, but not limited to, a string that can suspend the assembled article for display. In another arrangement, there may be one or more threads that can be threaded through one or more openings.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention shown in FIG. 3, an article is provided that is formed from a single flat sheet material that includes a central portion arranged to deform into a three-dimensional shape. The central portion has a lower end and an upper end, and when the central portion is drawn to itself, the first and second engaging means that are separated from each other are engaged with each other to form the central portion into a three-dimensional shape. The upper end includes first and second engaging means so as to be deformed.

  According to the third aspect of the invention shown in FIG. 6, the central portion receives the weight and rests on the support surface before or when erected in the three-dimensional shape. It can be configured to enhance the stability of the three-dimensional shape at times. The weight is attached to the back of the front of the central portion when it is flat or when the central portion is standing in a three-dimensional shape.

  There may be a plurality of central portions, multi-purpose portions, folds, first engagements, second engagements, strings, and adhesive means configured to express various artisticities in a three-dimensional shape.

  In another arrangement, there are multiple multi-purpose parts that represent a candle, connected at the first edge of the central part. The sender can remove more candles than necessary on the birthday by cutting them from the first edge at the crease without pulling them out of the card.

  In another arrangement, a photograph of the sender (on vacation) is affixed to the multipurpose portion 18a and then cut around its body contour, acting as a foreground, as shown in FIG. 17 (18a). The multi-purpose part has a vertically long shape for the sender, but is not limited to this. When this multi-purpose part (18a) is lifted to a predetermined place, a sender standing in front of a symbolic image or tourist attraction appears. Other means by which the sender places his photo on the multipurpose part (18a) includes, but is not limited to, the direct upload of the photo to the article comprising the greeting card of the present invention via electronic means. Not.

  In another arrangement, the article / card assortment can be arranged as a hanging mobile for room decoration.

The present invention will be better understood with reference to the following description illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
1 is a front view of an article according to a first embodiment, configured as a greeting card and illustrated in a two-dimensional planar shape. It is a rear view of the greeting card of FIG. 1 in a two-dimensional planar shape. FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the greeting card of FIG. 1 being assembled into a three-dimensional shape. FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the greeting card of FIG. 1 in a three-dimensional shape after assembly. FIG. 5 is a side elevation view of the greeting card illustrated in FIG. 4. It is the rear view of the greeting card by 2nd Embodiment which showed the position marked for the positioning of the weight in a two-dimensional planar shape. FIG. 5 is a front view of an article according to a third embodiment, configured as a greeting card, including a central portion, a plurality of multipurpose portions, and a plurality of folds, and illustrated in a two-dimensional planar shape. FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the greeting card of FIG. 7 in a three-dimensional shape after assembly. FIG. 7 is a front view of an article according to a fourth embodiment, configured as a greeting card, including a central portion, a plurality of multipurpose portions, and a plurality of folds, and is illustrated in a two-dimensional planar shape. It is an enlarged front view of the modification of the collar part of a greeting card. See FIG. 9 (72). It is an enlarged front view of the modification of the collar part of a greeting card. See FIG. 9 (72). It is an enlarged front view of the modification of the collar part of a greeting card. See FIG. 9 (72). FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of an article according to a fifth embodiment, configured as a three-dimensional greeting card, exhibiting a multipurpose portion 18a and forming the base of a greeting card. FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of an article according to a sixth embodiment, configured as a three-dimensional greeting card and exhibiting the versatility of the multipurpose portion 18. FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of an article according to a seventh embodiment, which is configured as a three-dimensional greeting card and exhibits two multi-purpose parts connected via two folds. FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of an article according to an eighth embodiment, which is configured as a greeting card and exhibits two multipurpose parts arranged in a three-dimensional shape prior to a standing central part. FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of an article according to a ninth embodiment, configured as a greeting card and exhibiting the use of a plurality of multipurpose parts (18, 18a, 18b) in a three-dimensional shape after assembly. FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of an article according to a tenth embodiment configured as a greeting card and exhibiting another arrangement of FIG. 17. FIG. 21 is a front view of an article according to an eleventh embodiment, configured as a greeting card and illustrated in a folded planar state in a two-dimensional planar shape. Side elevation view of an article according to a twelfth embodiment, configured as a greeting card, exhibiting a multipurpose portion 18 folded downward from the upper portion 22 and the rear upper portion 22 to provide a background to a standing three-dimensional shape It is. An article according to the thirteenth embodiment, configured as a greeting card, displaying a multipurpose part 18 extending upward from the upper part 22 and another multipurpose part 18a to provide a background in a standing three-dimensional shape FIG. It is a front view of the article | item by 14th Embodiment comprised as a greeting card and illustrated in the two-dimensional planar shape.

  Reference is made to FIGS. An article according to a first embodiment configured as a greeting card 10 is illustrated. A greeting card 10 including a sheet 11 having a front surface 12 and a back surface 14 is shown in a two-dimensional shape in FIGS. Sheet 11 includes a first portion defined as a central portion 16, a second portion defined as a multipurpose portion 18, and a fold line defined as a crease 20. The multipurpose portion 18 is attached to the central portion 16 via a fold 20. The central portion 16 and the multipurpose portion 18 are connected via a fold 20. The central portion 16 and the multipurpose portion 18 are formed from a single piece of material. The greeting card 10 may be manufactured from a stock having a suitable thickness. In another embodiment, the greeting card may be made from a wide variety of materials including, but not limited to, paper, cardboard, plastic, mineral, parchment paper, and the like. Usually, the sheet material is cut to produce a sheet 11 having a desired configuration. The paper stock may be cut by a die cutting process.

  The central portion 16 can be generally semi-circular and includes an upper portion 22 and a body portion 24 (as seen in the drawings). The main body 24 includes a curved first edge 25, a second edge 26 disposed on both sides of the upper portion 22, and a third edge 28. In order to erect the greeting card 10 in a three-dimensional shape with a stable structure, the first edge 25 is preferably longer than both the edges 26 and 28 as described below.

  The upper part 22 and the main body part 24 are in a state where a part of the two parts 22, 24 are integrally connected at an intersection 21 between them, and another part of the two parts 22, 24 is a character. It is integrally formed in a state separated along the line 36. The intersection 21 is arranged at the center. The separation line 23 is defined by a slit in the sheet 11. The character line 36 is defined by the slit of the sheet 11. The separation line 23 may be a part of the character line 36 or may be separated from the character line 36. The separation line 23 and the character line 36 are formed simultaneously when the sheet 11 having a desired configuration is manufactured by cutting the paper stock.

  With this arrangement, when the greeting card 10 is erected, the upper part 22 and the main body part 24 protrude from the main body part 24 as shown in FIGS. In the illustrated arrangement, when the central portion 16 is in a three-dimensional shape, it represents a body 27 having a torso 27a and a head 27b, the upper part 22 forms the head, and the body part 24 is the torso. The upper and lower sides are formed. In the present embodiment, the body 27 represents a rabbit. In another arrangement, the body 27 may exhibit a different shape, such as but not limited to a steeple church or airplane.

  The upper part 22 may be substantially circular in shape. Alternatively, the upper portion 22 may have another shape such as, but not limited to, a square, a triangle, or an ellipse. The upper portion 22 may extend in the width direction at least to the width of the central portion 16 when in a flat two-dimensional shape, and may extend at least to the height of the central portion 16 when in a flat two-dimensional shape. . The upper portions 22, 24 may include material character lines 36 so that appendages such as, but not limited to, a rabbit tail or egg basket can be incorporated.

  Located adjacent to the second edge 26 is a tab 30. The tab 30 is formed with a slit in the shape of the slits 32 and 32 a opened in the material at the intersection of the tab 30 and the second edge 26. A slot 34 is disposed adjacent to the third edge 28. The slot 34 has a shape of a slit opened in the material, and extends at a position away from the third edge 28. The slot 34 is shorter than the longest length of the tab 30. The length of the engaging means can be shortened or lengthened according to the configuration of the card 10.

  The central portion 16 further includes a flange 72 between the first edge 25 and the slot 34. When the central portion 16 of the three-dimensional shape rests on a surface, the collar 72 provides an even weight distribution with respect to the first edge 25 and provides balance and stability for the three-dimensional shape. provide.

  The greeting card 10 includes a fold 20 at the junction of the two parts 16, 18. At the junction of these two parts 16, 18 there is a first edge 25. In other embodiments of the present invention, the multi-purpose portion 18 may be another shape such as, but not limited to, a circle, a square, or a triangle. The fold line 20 may include a part of the edge of the central part 16 and a part of the edge of another central part 16. The crease 20 can include a portion of the edge of the multi-purpose portion 18 and a portion of the edge of another multi-purpose portion 18. The connecting point of any two parts becomes a fold.

  The central portion 16 has an outer edge defined as a central boundary 71. Multipurpose portion 18 has an outer edge defined as multipurpose boundary 73.

  Arranged on the front surface 12 of the multipurpose portion 18 is an adhesive means 44 such as, but not limited to, double-sided tape. In another arrangement of the present invention, the adhesive means 44 may be disposed on the back and front of the central portion 16 and the multipurpose portion 18.

  In another arrangement of the present invention, the bonding means 44 may be used to bond portions together. In another arrangement of the present invention, the bonding means 44 may be used to bond a portion of a portion to the portion.

  The greeting card 10 may include attachment means so that the assembled card 10 can be attached to a support for display. The attachment means may include, but is not limited to, a magnet for attaching the assembled card to a metal surface such as, but not limited to, a refrigerator door or a part of an automobile.

  The front surface 12 and the back surface 14 may include one or more greetings corresponding to the intended emotion of the greeting card 10. The greeting card 10 is typically provided with a selection of available messages that are poetic but not limited to. In another embodiment of the present invention, greeting card 10 may include means for the sender to compose a message, such as but not limited to electronic means, so that the content of the message is uploaded by the sender. Or selected. The front surface 12 and the back surface 14 may include any number of designs, indicia, or slits.

  To assemble the greeting card 10 as shown in FIG. 3, the central portion 16 itself is wound so that the straight edges 26, 28 are close to each other so as to form an inverted cone at the bottom. The bottom is the first edge 25 and the conical top is the separation line 23 as shown in FIGS.

  The straight edges 26 and 28 are aligned so that the tab 30 is over the straight edge 28 adjacent to the slot 34. Such orientation allows the tab 30 to be inserted from the front face 14 into the slot 34. The tab 30 is inserted at an angle with respect to the slot 34, allowing the tab to enter the slot. After insertion, the tab 30 is located inside the greeting card 10.

  The front surface 12 of the multi-purpose portion 18 can then be folded at a crease 20 so that the front surface 12 of the multi-purpose portion 18 is upright and oriented adjacent to the straight edges 26, 28 of the central portion 16. The multipurpose part 18 is then secured to the central part by means of adhesive 44.

  There is an opening 38 away from the intersection of the upper portion 22 and the main body portion 24. In use, the assembled card 10 may be suspended for display using the opening 38. The assembled card 10 may be directly hung on a fixture such as a nail or hook, or the assembled card 10 may be a ribbon or string inserted through the opening 38, but is not limited thereto. 39 may be hung. In another embodiment, the string 39 may be inserted through one or more openings 38. Thereby, the assembly of the greeting card 10 is completed.

  In another arrangement, the teddy bear-shaped multi-purpose portion 18a connected to the first edge 25 of the central portion 16 is folded downward, rearward, and upward before the central portion 16 is erected in a three-dimensional shape. When the central portion 16 is leaned at an angle and thereby the central portion 16 is erected in a three-dimensional shape, a flower basket is expressed, and a teddy bear 18a appears behind the flower. Two other multi-purpose portions 18 b and 18 c are connected by the first edge 25, and one of the multi-purpose portions 18 b including the first engaging means 30 that is spaced apart is connected to the flower basket via the fold 20. The other multi-purpose portion 18c including the second engaging means 34 that is spaced apart is connected to the right side of the flower basket via the fold 20. The unconnected ends of both of these multi-purpose portions 18b, 18c are then folded upward and joined together on the top of the flower basket to provide respective spaced first and second engaging means 30 and second engaging means. 34 is engaged to represent the handle of the flower basket. Bent down from the car handle is yet another multi-purpose portion 18d, which is a heart-shaped message area. There is yet another multi-purpose portion 18e that connects to the flowers on the top of the car under the first engagement 30 and second engagement 34 of the handle. The multi-purpose portion 18e becomes two small butterflies when folded outward. Furthermore, the first edge 25 of the central portion 16 is folded upward and represents a number of other multi-purpose portions 18f, 18g that represent various flowers and garden fairies when adjacent to the central portion 16 or at an angle. , 18h, 18i, 18j, 18k, 18l, 18m, 18n. There is yet another multi-purpose portion 18o connected to the first edge 25 of the central portion 16, and this multi-purpose portion 18o is folded upward and adjoins a three-dimensional shape, so that a background 18 consisting of the sun, blue sky, and fluffy white clouds. Express. There is another multi-purpose portion 18p connected to the multi-purpose portion 18o, and another multi-purpose portion 18q connected to the multi-purpose portion 18p. The multipurpose portion 18p is smaller and thinner than the multipurpose portion 18q. When the multi-purpose portion 18p is folded forward, the larger multi-purpose portion 18q is folded parallel to the multi-purpose portion 18o in front of the multi-purpose portion 18o, and the butterfly pattern fills the sky to further enhance the three-dimensional effect. Another narrow multi-purpose portion 18r connected to the top edge of the multi-purpose portion 18o through two individual folds, and wider than the multi-purpose portion 18o and connected to the multi-purpose portion 18r through two individual folds 20 There is another multi-purpose portion 18s. When the multi-purpose portion 18r is bent backward and the multi-purpose portion 18s is bent downward to a position adjacent to the back surface 14 of the multi-purpose portion 18o with a wider area than the multi-purpose portion 18o, the distant mountain range becomes the background 18o. Provides another background 18s. Yet another multi-purpose portion 18t connected to the first edge 25 and serving as a base is fixed when adjacent to the bottom end of the central portion 16 in a three-dimensional shape after being folded downward and rearward. A base 18t is provided for the dimensional shape. This base forms a cavity 56 for placing, for example, candies, teeth, money, or engagement rings.

  This alternative arrangement provides an attractive option for senders with a desire for creativity and novelty. Greeting cards can be sent flat in an envelope, and with added interactivity and excitement, they create incentives, expectations and surprises for the recipient.

  In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8 (18a), and 14 (18), the back surface 14 of the multi-purpose portion 18 is centered before the central portion 16 is erected in a three-dimensional shape. The back surface 14 of the multi-purpose portion 18 can be folded at a crease 20 so that it is adjacent or oriented at an angle to the 16 back surfaces 14.

  In another embodiment shown in FIG. 16 (18, 18a), the back surface of the multi-purpose portion 18 is adjacent or angled with respect to the bottom end before the central portion 16 is erected in a three-dimensional shape. The back of the multipurpose portion 18 may be folded at the crease 20 so that it is oriented.

  If so desired, the greeting card 10 may be further folded to flatten the conical shape of the central portion 16 to form a shape such as, but not limited to, a square, a triangle, or an ellipse. In this way, the greeting card 10 may be used for another purpose, such as a bookmark.

  The greeting card 10 presents varying degrees of incentive, simplicity, complexity, creativity, and interactivity to both the sender and recipient, and at the same time is inherently attractive.

  Alternatively, it is possible to simply place the assembled greeting card 10 on the object in a state where the object intended as a gift is accommodated in the boundary of the three-dimensional shape.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view of an article according to a first embodiment, configured as a greeting card and illustrated in a two-dimensional planar shape.
2 is a rear view of the greeting card of FIG. 1 in a two-dimensional planar shape.
3 is a front perspective view of the greeting card of FIG. 1 being assembled into a three-dimensional shape.
4 is a front perspective view of the greeting card of FIG. 1 in a three-dimensional shape after assembly.
5 is a side elevational view of the greeting card illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram according to a second embodiment that is similar in many respects to the greeting card of the first embodiment, and therefore, identical reference numerals are used to identify similar parts. In this second embodiment, the central portion 16 has a weight 50 so as to provide stability to the greeting card 10 when the greeting card 10 is assembled in a three-dimensional shape and rests on a support surface such as a shelf. Configured to accept. When the assembled card is exposed to events such as air movement and unintentional collisions, the weight 50 can assist the card to maintain its stability. The weight 50 may take any suitable form, but coins have been found to be particularly convenient. In the illustrated arrangement, the back surface 14 has a position marked adjacent to the first edge 25 spaced from the straight edges 26, 28, to which a weight 50 can be attached.
FIG. 7 defines a central portion 16, a multipurpose portion 18 and four further multipurpose portions 18a, 18b, 18c, 19d connected to each other according to the third embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. An article including a sheet. The central portion 16 is suitable for standing in a three-dimensional shape, the multi-purpose portion 18 is suitable for the role of the foreground of the central portion 16 in the three-dimensional shape, and another multi-purpose portion 18a is in the three-dimensional shape. Suitable for the role of the inner part 74 with respect to the central part 16, yet another multi-purpose part 18b is suitable for the role of the base with respect to the central part 16 in the three-dimensional shape, and further multi-purpose part 18c is in the three-dimensional shape. The multi-purpose portion 18d is suitable for the role of the background for the central portion 16, and the other multi-purpose portion 18d is suitable for the role of the foreground for the multi-purpose portion 18c that serves as the background for the central portion 16 in a three-dimensional shape. The multipurpose portion 18a serving as the inner portion 74 is configured to be folded to a position adjacent to or angled with respect to the back surface of the central portion 16 before the central portion 16 is erected in a three-dimensional shape. The
Figure 8 defines a central part 16, a multi-purpose part 18 and four further multi-purpose parts 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d connected to each other according to the third embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 7 An article including a sheet.
FIG. 9 is an article comprising a sheet defining a central portion 16, a multi-purpose portion 18, and a further multi-purpose portion 18a connected to each other according to the fourth embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. The portion 16 is suitable for standing in a three-dimensional shape and provides a central portion, the multi-purpose portion 18 is configured to provide a base 54 for the central portion 16, and yet another multi-purpose portion 18a is a three-dimensional shape. Configured to provide a foreground. The collar 72 is also clearly shown.
10, 11, 12 FIG. 9 is a view according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 9, and the central portion 16 is composed of a flange 72. When the upright three-dimensional shape 16 rests on a surface, the collar 72 provides an even weight distribution to the first edge 25 of the central portion 16 and also for the three-dimensional shape 16 Provide balance and stability. The dimension of the collar part 72 is adjusted according to the structure of the greeting card 10.
FIG. 13 is an article comprising a sheet defining a central portion 16 and two multi-purpose portions 18, 18a according to a fifth embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. , 18 at the intersection. There is a first edge 25 at the intersection of these two parts 16, 18. The first edge 25 includes a multipurpose portion 18 that can be folded at a fold 20 so that the multipurpose portion 18 is configured to provide a background portion relative to the central portion 16. The first edge 25 of the central portion 16 further comprises a second multipurpose portion 18a, with a fold 20a at the intersection of the two portions 16, 18a. The multi-purpose portion 18a is oriented to provide a base 54 of a three-dimensional interior 56 created when the central portion 16 is erected. With this arrangement, the interior 56 can define a cavity for receiving and storing an object that is inserted through the open top 58 or placed within the cavity before the cavity is defined. In this way, a small gift to be presented to the card recipient can be accommodated in the cavity. One particularly suitable application for the card according to this embodiment is for children with missing teeth. The child can insert the missing tooth into a cavity where the missing tooth can later be exchanged for coins or other small gifts by the “Tooth Fairy”.
FIG. 14 is an article comprising a sheet defining a central portion, a multi-purpose portion, and yet another multi-purpose portion connected to each other according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The multipurpose portion (18) shown in FIG. 14 is bent from an internal position adjacent to the back surface 14 of the central portion 16 to an arbitrary position before the three-dimensional shape is erected, so that the central portion stands in a three-dimensional shape. When configured, the first portion 16 is configured to be folded into a foreground position adjacent to the front surface 12 so that the multi-purpose portion 18 is bent into a position adjacent to or angled with respect to the central portion 16. Can be done.
Yet another multi-purpose portion 18 a is configured to provide a base 54 for the three-dimensional shape 16.
FIG. 15 is an article comprising a sheet defining a central portion 16, a multi-purpose portion 18, and a further multi-purpose portion 18a connected to each other according to the seventh embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. The central portion 16 is configured so that the multi-purpose portion 18 provides a base 54 and before another multi-purpose portion 18a is configured to provide the background 18a to the three-dimensional shape 16 Suitable to be done.
16 is an article comprising a sheet defining a central portion 16, a multi-purpose portion 18, and a further multi-purpose portion 18a connected to each other according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. Before the portion 16 is erected in a three-dimensional shape, the multipurpose portion 18 is configured to provide a base 54 and yet another multipurpose portion 18a is configured to provide a background portion.
FIG. 17 According to the ninth embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 17, a central part 16, a multi-purpose part 18 and two further multi-purpose parts 18a, connected to each other via folds 20, 20a, 20b, 18b. The central portion 16 is suitable for standing in a three-dimensional shape, and the multi-purpose portion 18 serving as a background is configured to be adjacent to or at an angle to the central portion 16 in the three-dimensional shape. The multi-purpose portion 18a serving as the foreground and the multi-purpose portion 18b serving as the base are configured to be adjacent to the central portion 16 or form an angle in a three-dimensional shape.
18 includes a central portion 16, a multi-purpose portion 18, and two other multi-purpose portions 18a connected to each other via folds 20, 20a according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. Article 10. The central portion 16 is suitable for standing in a three-dimensional shape, and the multi-purpose portion 18 acting as a foreground is configured to be adjacent or angled to the central portion 16 in the three-dimensional shape, and the base Yet another multi-purpose portion 18a that serves the following is also configured to be adjacent or angled to the central portion 16 in a three-dimensional shape.
19 includes a central portion 16 and a multi-purpose portion 18 in a two-dimensional planar shape according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 19, and is inserted into a standard postal envelope for delivery and posting An article 10 ready to be made. As described above in the present application, the portion of the body 27 can extend in the width direction at least up to the width of the central portion 16 when the central portion 16 is in a two-dimensional planar shape. When in a two-dimensional planar shape, it can extend at least to the height of the central portion. In the embodiment of FIG. 19, the character line 36 is configured to represent a dragon. In the two-dimensional plane shape, the tail extends to the width of the central portion 16, and in the three-dimensional shape, the tail is the center. Protruding away from portion 16 further demonstrates the immense application of the present invention in that it allows various uses of greeting card art.
20 comprises a central portion 16 connected to each other and a multipurpose portion 18 according to the twelfth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 20, wherein the multipurpose portion 18 is connected to the uppermost portion of the upper portion 22 via a fold 20. It is an article. A multi-purpose portion 18 that serves as a background is then folded downward and configured to be adjacent to or angled at the central portion 16 in a three-dimensional shape.
FIG. 21 is an article comprising a central part 16 and two multipurpose parts 18, 18a connected to each other via folds 20, 20a according to a thirteenth embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. The central portion 16 is suitable for standing in a three-dimensional shape. The multipurpose portion 18a is suitable for standing upright or adjacent to the three-dimensional shape. The multipurpose portion 18 is connected to the uppermost portion of the upper portion 22 of the central portion 16. The multi-purpose portion 18 is provided for use as a hanger and can be supplemented with greeting cards by adding features such as but not limited to information, images, calendars, and the like.
FIG. 22 According to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 22, two central portions 16 and nine multipurpose portions 18 connected to each other via ten folds, and two first engaging portions And an article that includes a sheet that defines two second engagement portions and two openings. The work of FIG. 22 is similar to the work of FIG. 7 described above in this application, but with other modifications that can accommodate the present invention with one fold that connects the two central portions. Including Christmas decorations, puzzles, promotional materials, and educational materials that can include additional central and multipurpose parts that are interconnected in a manner similar to that of FIG. It is not limited to.

  In view of the above, each of the various embodiments provides a greeting card that is concise but highly creative, versatile, and novel, which was intended in a manner similar to conventional cards. It is clear that while it can be delivered to the recipient, it can be easily assembled into a three-dimensional shape, creating interest and excitement and facilitating the display.

  It will be understood that the scope of the invention is not limited to the scope of the various described embodiments. Modifications and changes apparent to those skilled in the art are deemed to be within the scope of the present invention.

Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, are described integers or integers It will be understood that it is meant to include groups, but is not meant to exclude other integers or groups of integers.

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An article comprising a flat sheet material defining at least two parts, the at least two parts being a foldably connected central part and a multi-purpose part;
(A) The central portion can be erected in a three-dimensional shape, and includes (i) a first edge, and two opposing second and third edges shorter than the first edge, the two opposing The second edge and the third edge can be brought closer together to form the three-dimensional shape, the first edge further having a first edge portion and a second edge portion, and the first edge portion is When the first edge portion is located at one end of the first edge, the second edge portion is located at the end which is the other end of the first edge, and the first edge portion and the second edge portion are brought close to each other, A central portion is erected in the three-dimensional shape and fixed by engagement of spaced apart first and second engaging means adjacent to the two opposing second and third edges, respectively; further,
The central portion is (ii) connected to the multi-purpose portion;
(B) the foreground of the three-dimensional shape, wherein the multi-purpose portion is located at a position along the first edge but at a position distal to the two opposing second and third edges; Part or side or inner part can be formed,
Thereby, the multi-purpose part is
(I) foldably connected to the central portion via a fold; and
(Ii) It can be bent to a position adjacent to the front surface or the back surface of the three-dimensional shape that is erected or to a position that forms an angle with respect to these surfaces
Goods. The multi-purpose portion further includes a multi-purpose portion. The multi-purpose portion is foldably connected to the central portion via a fold. When the multi-purpose portion is folded to the back side, the bottom of the three-dimensional shape is closed to The article of claim 1, wherein the article functions as a base of the three-dimensional shape to define a cavity into which an object can be inserted.   The central portion includes at least two parts, a part of the two parts is integrally connected, and another part of the two parts is separated, whereby the central part is The article of claim 1, wherein one of the two portions protrudes from the other of the two portions when assembled into a three-dimensional shape. The central portion, when in the three-dimensional shape, represents a body having a torso and a head,
The article according to claim 3, wherein an upper portion of the central portion forms the head and an upper side of the trunk portion, and a main body portion of the first central portion forms a lower side of the trunk portion. The central portion has an upper portion and a main body portion,
The main body includes first and second engaging means spaced apart from each other;
The article according to claim 1, wherein when the central portion itself is folded, the first engaging means and the second engaging means are engaged with each other to deform the central portion into a three-dimensional shape. The first engagement means comprises a tab;
The article of claim 5, wherein the second engagement means comprises a slot configured to receive the tab.   The article according to claim 1, wherein a weight is attached to a specific surface of the central portion that becomes an innermost side when the central portion is erected in the three-dimensional shape.   The end multi-purpose portion of claim 1, comprising an end multi-purpose portion that is disposed adjacent to and contiguous with one of the two opposing second and third edges to form the three-dimensional shaped background. Goods.   The article of claim 1, comprising an additional multi-purpose portion foldably connected to the multi-purpose portion via a fold.   The article of claim 1, comprising an additional central portion foldably connected to the central portion via a fold.   11. An article according to claim 10, wherein a further multipurpose part is foldably connected to the further central part via a fold.   When a flange is located between the first edge and the slot, and the central portion and the multipurpose portion are bent to form the three-dimensional shape, the flange is an extended end with respect to the three-dimensional shape; The article according to claim 6, wherein the article is placed on one surface and distributes weight evenly to the first edge and provides balance and stability to the three-dimensional shape.

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