Pop-up musical greeting cards
US8418384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F2027/002
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An interactive greeting card operative to move between a first position wherein several interconnected panels are folded into a substantially flat position and a second position wherein the several interconnected panels are unfolded into a three-dimensional pop-up structure. Movement between the first and second positions may also control playback of digital audio, activation of one or more LED lights, or various other special effects. An inner sentiment panel is substantially contained within an outer greeting card body and is revealed when the greeting card is moved from the first to the second position. Various openings on the greeting card panels accommodate movement and visibility of the inner sentiment panel.
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