IP Library Granted Patent US 9,565,911
Granted Patent B2
US 9,565,911 · App. 14/181,668 · Granted Feb 14, 2017

Gift card presentation devices

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Patent No.
US 9,565,911
App. No.
14/181,668
Granted
Feb 14, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

The disclosed invention relates generally to various embodiments of holders and packaging for giving gifts. In particular, the invention relates to various gift card holders that hold a gift card and enhance the presentation and gift giving experience for recipients and gift givers alike. The holders and packing also permit a gift card disposed therein to be visible, scanned, accessed, or otherwise activated without removing the gift card from the holder.

Claims (24)

1. A device for holding a gift card comprising:

a pocket portion including at least one cutout;

an insert portion for receiving a gift card, wherein the insert portion including at least one other cutout;

wherein the insert portion is slidable engaged to the pocket portion such that the gift card is concealed within the pocket portion when the insert is fully inserted into the pocket portion and the at least one cutout is aligned with the at least one other cutout;

wherein the insert portion further comprises range limiting tabs to prevent the complete removal of the insert from the pocket portion; and,

wherein a portion of the gift card received in the device is accessible through the at least one cutout and the at least one other cutout.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the pocket portion is configured to simulate an appearance of a gift box and the insert portion is configured to simulate an appearance of a gift box lid.

3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the pocket portion is configured to simulate an appearance of a gift bag and the insert portion is configured to simulate an appearance of a gift bag handle.

4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:

an outer sleeve having at least one second other cutout, wherein the at least one second other cutout is aligned with the at least one cutout and the at least one other cutout; and,

a band to hold the device in the closed configuration.

5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device simulates the opening of a present.

6. A device for holding a gift card comprising:

a pocket portion comprising, a front, a back having at least one cutout, and a flap;

an insert portion for receiving a gift card, wherein the insert portion comprises at least one opening for receiving the gift card, at least one other opening for receiving a photograph, and at least one other cutout;

wherein the insert portion is slidable inserted into the pocket portion such the at least one cutout is aligned with the at least one other cutout;

wherein the insert portion further comprises range limiting tabs to prevent the complete removal of the insert from the pocket portion; and,

wherein a portion of the gift card received in the device is accessible through the at least one cutout and the at least one other cutout.

7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the insert portion further comprises an easel attachment.

8. The device of claim 6 , further comprising an envelope.

9. The device of claim 6 , wherein the pocket portion forms a box.

10. The device of claim 6 , further comprising:

an outer sleeve having at least one second other cutout, wherein the at least one second other cutout is aligned with the at least one cutout and the at least one other cutout; and,

a band to hold the device in the closed configuration.

Assignments (6)
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 4, 2022
From: E2INTERACTIVE, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 061604/0493 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 23, 2020
From: GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLC
To: E2INTERACTIVE, INC. D/B/A E2INTERACTIVE, INC.
Reel/Frame 051685/0525 →
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 4, 2019
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 050097/0118 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 28, 2019
From: GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 048465/0430 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 22, 2019
From: GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 048105/0602 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 7, 2015
From: GLASS, BRETT R.; GLASS, NICOLE E.
To: GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 036005/0677 →