US20120037689A1

US20120037689A1 - Puzzle storage

Info

Publication number: US20120037689A1
Application number: US12/930,925
Authority: US
Inventors: Lauren Feist
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-08-16
Filing date: 2011-01-21
Publication date: 2012-02-16

Abstract

The present invention relates to a storage device for puzzles, especially jigsaw puzzles. The storage device comprises a secure packaging with a gusset allowing for expansion, a Velcro closure flap on a short side (such as Velcro), a gauge adhesive is also located on the entire back of the envelope and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box. Individual puzzle pieces go inside.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the priority of provisional application Ser. No. 61/401,514, filed on Aug. 16, 2010, which is incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is in the technical field of storaging items. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of storaging puzzles.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART

Typically, puzzle storage devices accommodate more to storing an entire puzzle board. Similar to a standing book rack, the puzzles slide in. Others use a typical bin or container in storing puzzles. The problems associated with these storage devices, however, are that the puzzle pieces fall out and it becomes disorganized.
What is needed is a puzzle storage solution that one does not have to actually complete the puzzle in order to store, that one can travel with the puzzle, and which also minimizes space and minimizes the chance of losing puzzle pieces.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a storage solution, specifically, for puzzles. The storage device comprises a secure packaging with a gusset allowing for expansion, a velcro closure flap on a short side, a gauge adhesive is also located on the entire back of the envelope and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box. Individual puzzle pieces go inside. This device, thus, allows for one not having to actually complete the puzzle in order to store the puzzles and allows one to travel with the puzzles in an easy, convenient way.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the storage device with the flap in a closed position.

FIG. 2 shows the storage device with the flap in an open position.

FIG. 3 depicts a preferred embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 depicts the device 100 having an envelope 110 with a gusset 120 allowing for expansion, a Velcro closure flap 130 in a closed position on a short side, a gauge adhesive 140 is also located on the entire back of the envelope 110 and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box (Not Shown). This can be at any side of the envelope 110. It is understood to one skilled in the art, that a secure packaging could be, but not limited, to be an envelope, folder, a box, or a container. In one preferred embodiment, the gauge adhesive 140 is 8″ and is located on the entire back of the envelope and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box (not shown), but in other embodiments, the full page adhesive 140 may become four corners of adhesion. FIG. 2 depicts the device 100 with the flap 130 in an open position. FIG. 3 depicts a preferred embodiment of the invention showing multiple flap closures 130.
The puzzles can be, but not limited to, floor puzzles, wooden puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, or cardboard puzzles. It is also understood to one skilled in the art that the secure packaging may be used for more than storing puzzles but can be used in storing other things. For example, storing crayons, magic markers on a coloring book or binder, adhering to board game boxes to hold components of board game, holding take out menus, and adhering to notebook or cookbook hold coupons on back of a to do notebook.
In one preferred embodiment, the envelope 110 is 8″×11″ and made out of vinyl. However, it is understood to one skilled in the art that other sizes may be used for the envelope 110. Moreover, it is understood to one skilled in the art that the envelope 100 may be made out of other types of material.
In one preferred embodiment the flap closure 130 is triangular. In another preferred embodiment, the flap closure 130 is rectangular. However, it is understood to one skilled in the art that other varying shapes can be used for flap closure 130. Furthermore, the closure may be Velcro, snap, adhesive, or a band. However, it is understood that other types of closures can be used to keep the envelope 100 closed. In one preferred embodiment, the gusset 120 is 1.5″ allowing for expansion. However, it is understood that the size of the gusset 120 may vary. In preferred embodiments. Also, the size of gusset 120 may vary all the way down to the exclusion of a gusset
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be, the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein.

Claims

What is claimed:

1. A device comprising:

a secure packaging with a gusset allowing for expansion,

a closure flap on a short side of the envelope or on a long side of the envelope,

and a gauge adhesive located on the entire back of the secure packaging, wherein the secure packaging is attachable via the gauge adhesive to the bottom of a base or a box.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the closure flap is in a closed position.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the closure flap is in an open position.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the closure flap is triangular.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the closure flap is rectangular.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the secure packaging is an envelope.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the base is a puzzle base.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the box is a puzzle box.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein the secure packaging is a folder.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the secure packaging is a container.

11. The device of claim 1, where in the closure flap is Velcro.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the closure flap is a snap.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the closure flap is an adhesive.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein the closure flap is a band.