Patent · US Expired

Promotional item and advertising method

US6964401B1 · kind B1 · utility

12Cited by
14References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 2004
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 21, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B33/0422
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A promotional item includes a digital data storage disk adapted for inserting into a player for playback by a recipient. A disk carrier holds the data storage disk. The disk carrier cooperates with the data storage disk to form a novelty beverage coaster adapted for protecting an underlying surface. A moisture-absorbent plug is inserted into a center hole formed with the data storage disk, and is adapted for receiving and, transporting moisture away from a top side of the coaster.

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