Decorative novelty articles
US5735453A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31783
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
High quality, novelty articles are provided and comprise a multilayer construction of printed material sandwiching a foam board having a foam core. A preferred embodiment comprises an oversized decorative postcard suitable for sending through the U.S. mail. Alternative embodiments include keytags and business cards which are mass-produced in a die cutting manufacturing method of the present invention. These relatively inexpensive articles are of sturdy construction and may be mounted or otherwise displayed after their initial use.
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