JP7464811B1 - message card - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] Message cards are given as presents for various anniversaries or as souvenirs for various events, but if they are carried around, they can get lost or deteriorate, or privacy can be compromised and the message can be seen. Also, if they are left at home, there is the problem that they can be forgotten and lost, meaning that the feelings felt when they were given cannot be kept for long. [Solution] A message card characterized in that it has a message writing section on at least one side of the message card, a first outer surface protective material that covers the message writing section, and a second outer surface protective material that covers the other part of the one side than the message writing section, and the first outer surface protective material has higher non-adhesiveness than the second outer surface protective material. [Selected drawing] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a message card to be given on occasions such as weddings, marital anniversaries, parent-child anniversaries, conventions, ceremonies, etc.

Generally, message cards are attached to gifts or souvenirs, or given alone. These message cards are used to convey the sender's feelings to the recipient.
As disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 11-011053, there are known practical message cards that can be attached to gifts and the like and can be carefully stored as a memento. Also, as disclosed in Utility Model Registration No. 3231375 (U3231375), there is known a message card that can prevent deterioration of the written message and allows it to be preserved and protected.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-011053 Utility Model Registration No. 3231375

Generally, people who receive a message card want to keep it close to them to always feel gratitude toward the sender. For this reason, they carry it around or keep it in a place where they can see it, but carrying it around can damage the message card or make it visible to others. Or, if they don't carry it around and always keep it in a place where they can see it, they may store it in an out-of-sight place because it may be seen by others. If they keep it for a long time, the presence of the message card fades and it becomes difficult to continue the feelings they had when they first received it. The message card disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem that if it is carried around or stored for a long time, the message written on the message card will be damaged, or the message or photo will stick to it and peel off. Also, the message card disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a problem that if it is stored for a long time or always carried around, the transparent protective film part will be damaged or will stick to objects that it comes into contact with and peel off.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the message card shown in claim 1 is characterized in that it has a message writing area on at least one side of the message card, a first outer surface protective material covering the message writing area and a second outer surface protective material covering the area on the one side other than the message writing area, and the first outer surface protective material has a higher non-adhesiveness than the second outer surface protective material.

The message card according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the message writing area is formed as a depression having a thickness equal to or greater than the thickness of the film constituting the characters and/or designs to be formed in the message writing area.

The message card according to claim 3 is characterized in that the first outer surface protective material is flush with or recessed from the second outer surface protective material.

The message card according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a masking member that covers at least a portion of the first outer surface protective material.

By adopting the above-mentioned configuration, the message card according to the present invention can suppress damage caused by the message card slipping or rubbing on the surface of the object with which it comes into contact, while ensuring the non-adhesiveness of the message writing portion. Therefore, even when the surface with the message writing portion is stored in contact with the object, the message writing portion covered with the first outer surface protective material, which is more non-adhesive than the second outer surface protective material, can be stored without sticking to the object with which it comes into contact and without slipping or rubbing against the second outer surface protective material other than the message writing portion. Even if the message card is carried together with a portable item storage device such as a wallet, bag, accessory case, business card case, or notebook in order to keep it close to oneself, or is constantly in contact with other items to cover and conceal the message writing portion so that others cannot see it, the film constituting the letters and/or patterns when the message covered with the first outer surface protective material is written and/or printed can be protected without sticking to the object with which it comes into contact and being peeled off or damaged, and the feelings put into the message card can be kept for a long time. Also, since the message card is always in a visible place, it can be stored with the message written portion always in contact with an item such as a trophy, plaque, frame for a certificate or award, or a watch so that it cannot be seen by others. By always being aware of the presence of the message card, the feelings put into it can be kept for a long time.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of a message card according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the structure of a message card according to a second embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example in which two message cards according to the present invention are attached to a wallet. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration in which two message cards equipped with the masking member according to the present invention are attached to a wallet. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example in which two message cards according to the present invention are attached to a bag. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a message card according to the present invention attached to a trophy. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a message card according to the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of a message card according to the present invention.

A message card 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1. (b) is a diagram showing one side (hereinafter referred to as side A) of a message card body 6 having a message writing area 95 and a peripheral area (hereinafter referred to as peripheral area) 92 other than the message writing area, (a) is a diagram showing a state in which a pattern design 40 is provided on one side (hereinafter referred to as side B) of the message card body 6 opposite side A, and (c) is a diagram showing an enlarged cross-sectional view of the message card body 6 cut along Z-Z'.

FIG. 1 shows the structure of a message card 1, in which a message card body 6 has a message writing area 95 and a peripheral area 92 on side A, the message writing area 95 being covered with a first outer surface protective material 95a having a thickness of D', and the peripheral area 92 being covered with a second outer surface protective material 92a having a thickness of E'.

In the diagram shown in (c), the thickness d' of the first outer surface protective material 95a covering the letters 41 applied to the message writing portion 95 of side A is D'>d', and the thickness e' of the second outer surface protective material 92a covering the pattern 42 applied to the peripheral portion 92 is E'>e', and the letters 41 and the pattern 42 are applied without protruding from the first outer surface protective material 95a and the second outer surface protective material 92a. Also, the pattern design 40 applied to side B is shown covered with the same second outer surface protective material 92a as the peripheral portion 92, but it may be covered with a protective material different from the peripheral portion 92, or may not be covered with a protective material.

The characters 41 of the message written in the message writing section 95 of the message card 1 may be handwritten or printed, and not only the characters 41 but also designs may be written in the message writing section 95. Ink, paint, pigment, cutting sheet (polyvinyl chloride sheet with adhesive), etc. are used for the above-mentioned characters and designs, and the films constituting each of them are covered and protected by the first outer surface protective material 95a.

The design 42 applied to the peripheral portion 92 of the message card 1 may be handwritten or printed, and not only the design but also letters may be written on the peripheral portion 92. Ink, paint, pigment, cutting sheet (polyvinyl chloride sheet with adhesive), etc. are used for the design and letters, and the films constituting each of them are covered and protected by the second outer surface protective material 92a.

The planar shape of the message card body 6 is not limited to the rectangular shape in this embodiment, but may be any shape such as a polygon, a circle, a heart, etc. As for the material, any plate-shaped material such as metal, resin plate, ceramic plate, paper, wood plate, leather, etc. may be used.

1, E'=D', but E'>D' may also be used. In other words, the surface of the first outer surface protective material 95a and the surface of the second outer surface protective material 92a may be flush with each other, or the former may be recessed relative to the latter.

The first outer surface protective material 95a and the second outer surface protective material 92a are generally made of paint, but the second outer surface protective material 92a may be an adhesive or a bonding agent, and the first outer surface protective material 95a is made of a material that is more non-adhesive than the second outer surface protective material 92a.

The pattern 42 on the peripheral portion 92 and the pattern design 40 on surface B may not be applied in some cases.

The first outer surface protective material 95a is made of any known material having a higher non-adhesiveness than the second outer surface protective material 92a. For example, the following materials are known as materials having a high non-adhesiveness.
1. Acrylic silicone synthetic resin or fluororesin 2. Paint containing powder particles such as glass beads and aggregates (forms a uniform uneven surface)
(3) Those that use thermoplastic resin as the main component and form an easily peelable coating (4) Sheets made of the compositions (1) and (2) These have excellent water and oil repellency, a large contact angle, and due to their molecular structure, they have a hard-to-wet property that makes it easy for attached objects to slide, and are easy to release even from highly adhesive adhesive objects, and due to their non-adhesive properties that do not adhere or do not adhere easily, they make it difficult for the applied area to stick. The non-adhesive properties may be improved by these means, and any known method may be appropriately selected to use as the first outer surface protective material 95a with high non-adhesive properties.

The second outer surface protective material 92a may be made of any material that has a lower non-adhesiveness than the first outer surface protective material 95a. Acrylic synthetic resin, polyurethane synthetic resin, etc. are preferable.

In FIG. 1, message card body 6 has sides A and B, but it may have side A on both sides.

A message card 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Note that detailed descriptions of the same parts as those of the message card 1 according to the first embodiment will be omitted. (b) is a diagram showing side A of the message card body 6 having a message writing area 95 and a peripheral area 92, and (a) is a diagram showing side B having a pattern design 40. (c) is a diagram showing an enlarged cross-sectional view of the message card body 6 cut along Z-Z'.

2, the thickness D of the first outer surface protective material 95a and the thickness d of the first outer surface protective material 95a covering the letters 45 are D>d, the thickness E of the second outer surface protective material 92a and the thickness e of the second outer surface protective material 92a covering the design 42 are E>e, and the letters 45 and the design 42 are applied without protruding from the first outer surface protective material 95a and the second outer surface protective material 92a. The thickness D of the first outer surface protective material 95a applied to the message writing portion 95 is greater than the thickness E of the second outer surface protective material 92a covering the peripheral portion 92, and the thickness d of the first outer surface protective material 95a covering the letters 45 applied to the message writing portion 95 may be greater than the thickness e of the second outer surface protective material 92a covering the design 42 applied to the peripheral portion 92. FIG. 2C shows a state in which the surface of the first outer surface protective material 95a is slightly recessed from the surface of the second outer surface protective material 92a, but the two may be flush with each other.

FIG. 2 shows the structure of the message card 2, which is composed of a side B on which the pattern design 40 is applied to the message card body 6 of the message card 2, and a side A on the opposite side on which the message writing section 95 and the peripheral section 92 are provided. The message writing section 95 is composed of a recess of a predetermined depth, and the depth α of this recess is set to a thickness equal to or greater than the thickness of the film constituting the characters 45 in the message writing section 95. This thickness is set based on 100 μm in the present invention, since the ink film thickness during screen printing is generally 5 μm in the thin case and 100 μm in the thick case. Therefore, there is a step between the peripheral section 92 and the message writing section 95, and the message writing section 95 is recessed by 100 μm or more when viewed from the peripheral section 92. Therefore, α is 100 μm or more. As a result, the thickness D of the first outer surface protective material 95a applied to the message writing section 95 is greater than the thickness E of the second outer surface protective material 92a applied to the peripheral section 92.

By recessing the message portion 95 by 100 μm or more, the film thickness d covering the letters 45 when the message portion 95 is covered with the first outer surface protective material 95a is greater than the film thickness e covering the design 42 when the peripheral portion 92 is covered with the second outer surface protective material 92a. As long as the letters 45 can be covered in FIG. 2, d>e or d<e may be acceptable, but d≧e is preferable.

The message characters 45 applied to the message writing section 95 of the message card 2 may be handwritten or printed, and the message writing section 95 may have a design or the like in addition to the characters 45. For the characters and designs, ink, paint, pigment, cutting sheet (polyvinyl chloride sheet with adhesive), etc. are used, and the films constituting each of them are covered and protected by the first outer surface protective material 95a.

By recessing the message writing area 95, even if the surfaces of the first outer surface protective material 95a and the second outer surface protective material 92a applied to surface A are flush with each other, the thickness D of the first outer surface protective material 95a can be made greater than the thickness E of the second outer surface protective material 92a, and even if the surface of the first outer surface protective material 95a is applied recessed from the surface of the second outer surface protective material 92a, D can be made greater than E.

The recess of the message writing section can be formed by any known method appropriately selected according to the material of the message card body 6. For example, the depth α of the recess of the message writing section is determined by marking the position of the message writing section 95 and cutting out the recess according to the marking in the case of metal, wood, resin plate, ceramic plate, or other material having a certain hardness. The recess of the message writing section 95 is preferably finished by a reverse R processing in which a round shape is cut out from the peripheral section 92 toward the message writing section 95 inward in order to increase adhesion and coating strength between the first outer surface protective material 95a applied to the message writing section 95 and the second outer surface protective material 92a applied to the peripheral section 92. In the case of leather, paper, or other material that is difficult to cut out, the position of the message writing section 95 is determined, and the depth α of the recess is created by applying printing pressure without using ink to the message writing section 95-sized relief plate and blank stamping. The message writing section 95 with the depth α is created by cutting out, blank stamping, pressing with a mold, or the like according to the material of the message card. When forming the depression for the message writing portion, a reverse R processing may be performed so that no sharp edges are formed.

As shown in Fig. 2, the entire message card 2 may be coated with an undercoat adhesion film 90 for enhancing adhesion to the message card body 6, and an overcoat coating film 91 for protecting the message card body 6 and for providing a base for the letters and patterns to be applied to sides A and B. The overcoat coating film 91 is applied to the undercoat adhesion film 90, and then the pattern design 40 is applied to side B, and a pattern 42 is provided on the peripheral portion 92 of side A. Letters 45 such as a message to the recipient are written and/or printed in the message writing portion 95, and by applying the letters and patterns on the overcoat coating film 91, the letters and patterns can be more closely adhered than if they were applied directly to the material. The same effect can be achieved by applying the above to the message card 1.

The selection of materials for the first outer surface protective material 95a and the second outer surface protective material 92a is the same as that shown in the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described here.

By providing a recess of depth α in message writing section 95 of message card 2, the first outer surface protective material 95a can be applied with a constant film thickness even if the surface of the first outer surface protective material 95a is recessed further than the surface of the second outer surface protective material 92a. When surface A is actively attached to match the surface that constitutes the surface shape of the article as shown in Figure 3, the first outer surface protective material 95a has less direct contact and is therefore less likely to stick to the above-mentioned area, preventing peeling of the coating and protecting the letters 45.

FIG. 2 shows a case where both an undercoat adhesion film 90 and a topcoat coating film 91 are formed, however, it is possible that the undercoat adhesion film 90 and topcoat coating film 91 are not formed on the message card 2, or that either the undercoat adhesion film 90 or the topcoat coating film 91 is formed, and the same applies to the message card 1 in FIG. 1.

An example of a wallet 50 with a message card according to the present invention attached will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 shows two message cards attached to the wallet 50. Although Fig. 3 shows one each of message cards 1 and 2 attached, the same effect can be achieved with two message cards 1 only or two message cards 2 only. Message cards 1 and 2 are attached with metal fittings 30 so that side B with pattern design 40 faces outward and side A with message writing section 95 fits the wallet 50. The number of message cards attached will vary depending on the item to which they are attached and the situation.

A paint with low non-adhesiveness is used as the second outer surface protective material 92a, and when the surface A of the message cards 1 and 2 is stored in contact with another object, the second outer surface protective material 92a with low non-adhesiveness applied to the peripheral portion 92 comes into contact with the message cards, making the message cards less slippery and less likely to be scratched. The first outer surface protective material 95a applied to the message writing portion 95 has a weak frictional force against the surface shape of the object and is less likely to stick to the object, so that the applied characters 41 are covered to prevent the film constituting the characters 41 from peeling off. When the message cards 1 and 2 are attached to an object such as a wallet shown in Fig. 3 so that the surface A is positively matched to the object, the second outer surface protective material 92a applied to the peripheral portion 92 comes into close contact with the message writing portion 95, so that the message writing portion 95 is less likely to deteriorate due to the effect of direct exposure to ultraviolet rays and infrared rays, and the direct effect of the intrusion of foreign objects and moisture from the outside, and the message writing portion 95 can be more reliably protected. The low-non-adhesive paint used for the second outer surface protection 92a may stick due to resin decomposition or softening of the coating film depending on the conditions of use, whereas if a low-non-adhesive adhesive or glue is used, it will stick to the area of contact. Therefore, the highly non-adhesive first outer surface protection material 95a applied to the message writing area 95 is even less susceptible to direct external influences, prevents the film constituting the applied letters 41 from peeling off, and provides more reliable protection, resulting in a highly effective effect.

3 shows an example of a message card attached to a wallet, but the article to which the message card is actively attached is not particularly limited as long as the message card can be attached, and by attaching the side B facing outward, the message on the side A can be attached to a portable article without being seen by others, and the message on the message card can be carried around with you. Also, by attaching the card to a portable item storage device such as a wallet, bag, accessory case, business card case, or notebook, it can be used as a tool filled with thoughts, and by attaching it to an existing object, it can become an object that has a special meaning for the user. Also, by attaching it to an item that is usually displayed in the house, it can be placed in a conspicuous place, and the message card can be kept without forgetting its existence.

The message cards 1 and 2 each have six mounting holes, and the mounting holes 14 and the mounting holes 14b of the wallet 50 are penetrated and fixed with metal fittings 30, and the other mounting holes are also penetrated and fixed with metal fittings 30 in the same way, and the message cards 1 and 2 are attached so that the surface A of the message cards 1 and 2 is aligned with the wallet 50. The metal fittings 30 can be used to attach bolts and nuts, resin members, string-like objects, and objects of different shapes and materials, as long as they can be fixed. The second outer surface protective material 92a applied to the peripheral portion 92, as well as the metal fittings, provides a closer fit and hold the message cards. Also, by attaching the message cards with these, the contents cannot be easily seen, and the purpose of the portable item storage device is not obvious from the outside, making it easy to use in daily life. Furthermore, by attaching the message cards 1 and 2 so that the sides A face the wallet 50, the message writing section 95 is less susceptible to direct exposure to ultraviolet and infrared rays and to direct effects from the intrusion of foreign matter and moisture from the outside, making it less susceptible to deterioration and better protected, and by preserving the message as it was when it was given, it becomes a treasured item that will continue to evoke feelings for the recipient and will be something that will be kept for a long time.

By attaching the message cards 1 and 2 to the wallet 50 so that the sides A are aligned, the message or other text 45 on the message writing section 95 is hidden and cannot be seen by others, thus protecting privacy. Side B with the pattern design 40 is visible from the outside, making it possible to make a portable item storage device that meets the preferences of the user or retailer, making it easier to use on a daily basis. The pattern design 40 is designed according to the shape of the wallet 50 to which it is attached, the preferences of the person giving or receiving the wallet 50, or the intention of the maker, and the message cards 1 and 2 to which it is attached may have different pattern designs 40.

Figure 4 shows a state in which a message card further having a masking member compared to Figure 3 is attached to wallet 50. Figure 4 is a diagram showing how message cards 1 and 2 equipped with masking members 4 and 5 are attached to wallet 50. In the following description, a plate-shaped masking member is referred to as masking member 5, and a sealed bag-shaped masking member that can be enclosed therein is referred to as masking member 4. As shown in Figure 4, the masking member may be in the form of a sealed bag, or it may be in the form of a plate that covers message writing portion 95 of message cards 1 and 2.

The masking members 4 and 5 can be made of metal, paper, resin, leather, cloth, wood, rubber, or other materials that can cover the message portion 95. Sealed bags can also be used. Materials that can be used for the sealed bags include vinyl, resin, metal, and paper. In addition to bag-shaped objects, box-shaped objects can also be used as long as the object can be sealed inside.

4 is covered with a masking member 5 and is provided in close contact with a second outer surface protective material 92a applied to the peripheral portion 92, thereby protecting the first outer surface protective material 95a and protecting the film constituting the applied letters 45 from peeling off, and more effectively protecting the message writing portion 95. The same applies to the message card 1, and the same effect is achieved with the sealed bag-shaped masking member 4.

Metal fittings 30 are used to penetrate and fasten message card 1 and masking member 4 to mounting hole 14b on wallet 50, and other mounting holes are also similarly penetrated and fastened with metal fittings 30, thereby holding message card 1 and masking member 4 in wallet 50. Message card 2 and masking member 5 have the same configuration as above.

4, surface A is covered with masking members 4 and 5 that are smaller than the outer periphery of message cards 1 and 2, but the masking members may cover part of message writing area 95 or all of surface A, and the location where the masking members are provided and the size and shape of the masking members may vary depending on the circumstances. Also, the number of message cards varies depending on the item to be attached and the situation, so the number of masking members also varies accordingly.

The sealed bag-shaped masking member 4 shown in Fig. 4 shows a state in which a commemorative item such as a photograph 31 is enclosed, and by using a sealed bag for the masking member, a commemorative item can be enclosed, resulting in a message card with a more thoughtful message. The commemorative item can be preserved for a long time together with the message, and the enclosed commemorative item such as the photograph 31 and the message can be viewed by removing the message card 1 after a certain number of years have passed. Fig. 4 shows a state in which the masking member 4 is provided on the message card 1 and the masking member 5 is provided on the message card 2, but even if the masking member 4 is provided on both the message cards 1 and 2, or the masking member 5 is provided on the message card 1 and the masking member 4 is provided on the message card 2, the same effect as above can be achieved by enclosing the commemorative item in the masking member 4, and the same effect can be achieved by providing the masking member 4 in at least one place of the item to be attached and enclosing the commemorative item.

Even when storing the message cards 1 and 2 by themselves, by providing a masking member on side A of the message card, the message written portion can be protected and the message can be hidden and not seen, so that the message can be carried around while protecting privacy. Also, by using a sealed bag-shaped masking member 4 as the masking member and enclosing a commemorative item such as a photograph or letter, the message card can be made even more thoughtful.

When side A is provided on both sides of message card body 6, each side can be covered with masking member 4 or masking member 5 to protect message writing section 95 while maintaining privacy. The same effect as above can also be achieved by covering one side A with masking member 4 or masking member 5 and attaching and covering the opposite side A to fit the article.

An example of a bag 60 with message cards 1 and 2 according to the present invention attached thereto will be described with reference to FIG. 5. This is an example of a bag 60 with side B of message card 1 facing outward and with side B of message card 2 facing outward in a different location from the above. Even if the shape and size of the bag are different, as long as there is a place to attach the message card, the characters 45 and 41 written on the message writing section 95 can be attached while protecting them, and by attaching at least one message card as described above, the bag 60 can be made more thoughtful. The same effect can be achieved whether two message cards 1 or two message cards 2 are attached. The shape and size of the message card vary depending on the shape and size of the bag to which it is attached.

When attaching a message card to the bag 60 shown in FIG. 5, for example, a masking member 4 can be provided between the bag 60 and surface A of the message cards 1 and 2, and surface B can be turned outward, and commemorative items such as photographs or letters can be enclosed inside the masking member 4, making the bag 60 look even more sentimental.

An example of a trophy 70 with a message card according to the present invention attached thereto will be described with reference to Figure 6. This is an example of a case where side B of message card 1 is attached to trophy 70 facing outward, and the same effect can be achieved when message card 2 is attached. When the message card cannot be attached using metal fittings 30 or the like due to the type or material of the item to be attached, no attachment holes are provided, and the card is attached using a low non-adhesive adhesive or pressure sensitive adhesive so that the second outer surface protective material 92a applied to the peripheral portion 92 of side A sticks directly to the item to be attached. The material of the second outer surface protective material 92a applied to the peripheral portion 92 is selected depending on the item to be attached.

A message card 1 is attached to the trophy 70 shown in FIG. 6, but for example, by attaching side B of the message card 1 to the trophy 70 facing outward and providing a masking member 4 between side A and the trophy 70 and enclosing a commemorative item inside, the trophy 70 becomes one filled with sentimental feelings, and the same effect can be achieved even if the message card 1 is replaced with message card 2.

A message card 1, which is an example of the message card according to the present invention, will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7(a) is a diagram showing a pattern design 40 provided on side B of the message card 1, and Fig. 7(b) is a diagram showing a message description section 95 on side A opposite to Fig. 7(a) with characters 41 showing the text of a marriage certificate and a pattern 42 on the peripheral section 92. In Fig. 7, the message card 1 is composed of side A consisting of the message description section 95 and the peripheral section 92, and side B on the opposite side with the pattern design 40. In the message description section 95 of this message card 1, the text of an example marriage certificate is composed of characters 41, a date and a signature are written in characters 45 in a designated writing section 43 of the text, and the peripheral section 92 is given a pattern 42. Depending on the content of the characters 41, it can be made into a letter of appreciation or a certificate, and by selecting a text that the giver thinks is favorable to the recipient, the meaning for the giver and the recipient changes, so it can be used in various situations, and even if it is actively attached to an item such as a gift or a commemorative item, it can be used in various situations. The same effect can be achieved by applying the above to message card 2.

Message card 1 has six mounting holes for attaching to an article such as wallet 50 shown in Figures 3 and 4 or bag 60 shown in Figure 5, with three holes evenly spaced at the top and bottom of the long sides of message card 1, but the number, size and location of the holes are determined based on the shape and size of the message card to be attached and the size and balance of the article to be attached to. Alternatively, depending on the article to be attached, it may be attached without mounting holes, as in trophy 70 shown in Figure 6, and this also applies to message card 2.

A message card 1, which is an example of a message card according to the present invention, will be described with reference to FIG. 8. (a) is a diagram showing a pattern design 40 provided on side B of the message card 1, and (b) is a diagram showing a message in the form of letters 45 provided on the message writing section 95 on side A, the opposite side of (a), and a pattern 42 provided on the peripheral section 92. The message card 1 is composed of side B with the pattern design 40 and side A with the message writing section 95 and peripheral section 92 on the opposite side. A place where writing can be made is provided on the message writing section 95 of the message card 1, and the peripheral section 92 is provided with the pattern 42. The message writing section 95 of the message card 1 has the letters 45 of an example message written on it, and the giver can freely write their feelings expressed in letters or patterns, but in some cases the recipient can write or both can write, and in some cases the card can be printed. The above also applies to the message card 2.

When the second outer surface protective material 92a used for the message cards 1 and 2 is attached to the wallet, bag, trophy, etc. shown in Figures 3, 5, and 6, and used, a material is selected that will not damage the message cards 1 and 2 or the attached wallet, bag, trophy, etc., as much as possible, taking into consideration that the message cards 1 and 2 will be removed later, and in the case of the wallet shown in Figure 4, a material is selected taking into consideration that the message cards 1 and 2 and the masking members 4 and 5 will be removed. The second outer surface protective material 92a is selected according to the material of the message cards 1 and 2 and the material of the object to which the message cards are attached, and an appropriate material is selected according to the environment and condition during storage. The material of the second outer surface protective material 92a is appropriately selected and used according to the object to which the message cards are attached, and the message cards are held on the object to which they are attached by using any known method. When attaching the message cards 1 and 2, if the object cannot be attached with metal fittings, etc., the second outer surface protective material 92a is used to hold the message cards, and if the object can be attached with metal fittings, the second outer surface protective material 92a can be more reliably attached and held. In addition, when the message cards 1, 2 are stored alone or when the message cards 1, 2 have the masking materials 4, 5, a material having low non-adhesiveness for the second outer surface protective material 92a is appropriately selected by any known method.

According to the present invention, when a message card, which is often given together with gifts for various anniversaries or commemorative items for various events, is attached to a portable item storage device, it can be carried around while protecting privacy, and the meaning of the item is not apparent from the outside, making it easy to use in daily life. When attached to an item that is not carried around, it can be placed in a conspicuous place while protecting privacy, so that the presence of the message card is always made aware, making the above item more thoughtful, and the message card can be kept for a long time. By making it with the thoughts that the giver wants to convey, the attached item can be changed into something more thoughtful for the recipient, and it can be kept carefully even if it becomes old, making it an item like a talisman for the recipient. By applying the present invention to an existing item, it can be changed into something more thoughtful, so it can be used carefully even if it becomes old. In addition, when removing the message card to read the message written on the message card after time, the message part sticks and is prevented from peeling off along with the coating, and it can be protected, so the memories can be preserved and viewed as they are. Also, if the message card contains a marriage certificate or a letter of appreciation, it can be used as a gift or souvenir at a ceremony, and if it contains a red seal, it can be used as a gift or souvenir at a shrine or temple. Therefore, by changing the format of the message card and attaching it to an item to be handed over, it can be used as a souvenir or gift in many places. Even when storing the message card alone, the message can be protected by a masking material that covers the message, while protecting privacy. When a sealed bag is used as the masking material, it can be used as a gift or souvenir at a shrine or temple by changing the item to be enclosed, and it can be used as a gift or souvenir with more thoughtfulness at a ceremony. In addition, by keeping the contents of the message and the commemorative item to be enclosed in the sealed bag secret, the recipient will be more aware of the message card, and when time passes and they see the message on the message card or the commemorative item enclosed, they can convey their feelings more deeply, and they can reconfirm the date of receipt, which creates an opportunity to change their feelings. The message card becomes like a talisman for the recipient, and can also be used like a time capsule.

1 Message card 2 Message card 6 Message card body 4 Sealed bag-like masking material that can be enclosed 5 Plate-like masking material 11-16 Mounting holes 21-26 Mounting holes 14a, 14b Mounting holes 30 Metal fittings 31 Photo 40 Design 41 Letters 42 Design 43 Designated writing area 45 Letters 50 Wallet 60 Bag 70 Trophy 90 Undercoat adhesion film 91 Topcoat coating film 92 Periphery 95 Message writing area 92a Second outer surface protective material 95a First outer surface protective material 98 Boundary α between first outer surface protective material and second outer surface protective material Depth of recess E' Thickness D' of second outer surface protective material Thickness e' of first outer surface protective material Thickness d' of second outer surface protective material covering design Thickness E of first outer surface protective material covering text Thickness D of second outer surface protective material Thickness e of first outer surface protective material Thickness d of second outer surface protective material covering design Thickness of the first outer surface protective material covering the letters

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This message card is characterized in that it has a message writing section on at least one side of the message card, a first outer surface protective material covering the message writing section, and a second outer surface protective material covering the surface other than the message writing section, and the first outer surface protective material has higher non-adhesiveness than the second outer surface protective material. 2. The message card according to claim 1, wherein the message writing portion is formed by a depression having a thickness equal to or greater than the thickness of a film constituting the characters and/or patterns to be formed in the message writing portion. 3. The message card according to claim 1, wherein the first outer surface protective material is flush with or recessed from the second outer surface protective material. 2. The message card according to claim 1, further comprising a masking member that covers at least a portion of the first outer surface protective material.

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