Protective cover

Abstract

Protective cover (1), in particular for trading cards, with at least one larger top surface (2) and at least one smaller side surface (4) enclosing a receiving space (6) for receiving a valuable item (7), wherein the protective cover (1) has an insertion opening (5) for introducing the valuable item (7) into the receiving space (6), wherein the protective cover (1) is at least partially transparent, characterized in that the protective cover (1) at least partially generates a magnetic field itself or is at least magnetic, wherein this protective cover (1) can be attached to a magnetic surface or a magnet (18).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a protective cover, in particular for trading cards, with at least one larger top surface and at least one smaller side surface enclosing a receiving space for receiving an item of value, wherein the protective cover has an insertion opening for introducing an item into the receiving space, wherein the protective cover is at least partially transparent.

[0002] Trading cards are typically multi-layered and consist largely of cellulose or cardboard. The cardboard is printed and often coated and / or varnished. Despite the coating, trading cards are very sensitive to moisture, scratches, creases, and UV radiation. Since the condition of the trading cards is crucial to their value, protective sleeves are available to shield them from environmental influences.

[0003] Trading card sleeves are generally divided into soft and hard plastic sleeves. Soft plastic sleeves, also known as soft sleeves, are thin, clear sleeves, usually made of polypropylene (PP), that offer only limited protection against dirt and creases, but do protect the cards well from scratches, splashes, and dirt. Hard plastic sleeves, also known as toploaders, are rigid protective sleeves made of thicker plastic that protect the trading cards, especially from impacts. Their thicker and more robust design often leads to storage problems, as these toploaders are quite bulky. Currently, toploaders are stored in trading albums, also called binders. These binders have several pockets in which the toploaders can be arranged. The sleeves are held securely in the pockets to prevent them from accidentally falling out.Removing and inserting the protective covers is quite time-consuming. Furthermore, frequent use of the bags can cause the material to stretch, so that the seal between the bag and the top-loading bag is no longer sufficient to prevent it from falling out.

[0004] The object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved protective cover that is easier to store and handle.

[0005] To solve the problem, a protective sleeve is provided, particularly for trading cards, with at least one larger top surface and at least one smaller side surface, enclosing a compartment for holding a valuable item. The protective sleeve has an opening for inserting an item into the compartment and is at least partially transparent. Furthermore, the protective sleeve generates a magnetic field or is at least magnetic, and is capable of being attached to a magnetic surface or magnet.

[0006] A protective case is a cover made of one or more plastics and is used to store valuables. These valuables can include, for example, trading cards, collectible pictures, stickers, coins, banknotes, medals, stamps, fossils, toys, video games, CDs, comics, etc. Generally, these valuables are sensitive to dirt, moisture, mechanical damage, and / or radiation. The protective case is therefore intended to provide protection against these aforementioned influences. The protective case has a compartment in which the valuable item can be placed. This compartment, or the protective case itself, can be adapted to the size of the item being held. Typically, the compartment is at least 2.5 by 3.5 inches, which corresponds to the standard size for trading cards.The receiving compartment is designed to be larger than standard card format to accommodate trading cards with soft plastic sleeves. These soft plastic sleeves provide additional protection for the item. The sleeve, or receiving compartment, has an insertion opening through which the item can be inserted. This opening is preferably located on the top side of the sleeve to prevent the item from accidentally falling out. The top side refers to the side of the sleeve facing away from gravity.

[0007] The protective cover is at least partially transparent, allowing the valuable item to be viewed through it. Preferably, one front of the cover is transparent. To facilitate storage, the cover is at least partially magnetic. The cover itself can generate a magnetic field, i.e., contain a magnet, or be magnetic, particularly ferromagnetic. The magnetic nature of the cover enables easy, force-fit attachment to various other magnetic objects. The magnetic field between the object and the cover is designed to ensure secure adhesion, while allowing the cover to be removed manually without tools.

[0008] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the protective cover is essentially made of a thermoplastic or thermoset, wherein at least one larger cover surface is essentially transparent.

[0009] The protective cover is preferably manufactured by injection molding. PP, PC, or PMMA are also preferred plastics. The protective cover has a transparent top surface, particularly the front. Other side and / or top surfaces can also be transparent, colored, and / or decorated with patterns, ornaments, and / or embellishments. In particular, the plastic is UV-absorbing or coated with a UV-reflective material, as UV radiation frequently damages valuable items.

[0010] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, at least one ferromagnetic metal or ferromagnetic alloy is vapor-deposited, glued, mechanically connected to at least one side surface by at least one connecting element, or cast into at least one side surface.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the protective sleeve is not itself magnetic, but can only be magnetized by an external field, in particular temporarily. Certain prints, varnishes, or coatings on the trading cards may contain magnetic pigments and therefore react to a magnetic field. This can damage the trading card. It is therefore advantageous if the protective sleeve does not generate its own magnetic field.

[0012] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, a second cover surface, opposite the at least one larger cover surface, is provided with at least one ferromagnetic metal or a ferromagnetic alloy.

[0013] Preferably, the back of the protective cover is magnetically formed. The front and back surfaces form the two covering surfaces, are arranged opposite each other, and enclose the receiving space at least in one spatial direction. In particular, a ferromagnetic coating or layer can magnetically shield the receiving space.

[0014] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the at least one metal or alloy is vapor-deposited, glued, mechanically connected to the second surface by at least one connecting element, or cast into the second surface, wherein the thermoplastic or thermoset at least partially encloses the at least one metal or alloy.

[0015] Preferably, the ferromagnetic metal or alloy is applied as a continuous, planar layer onto or into the protective sleeve. Alternatively, the metal or alloy can be applied only in sections. For example, the metal or alloy can be applied in a frame-like, spiral, ring-like, or patterned manner. In one embodiment, the metal or alloy is formed in the shape of a logo or symbol of a trading card.

[0016] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the insertion opening can be closed by means of a cover or a cap, wherein the receiving chamber can be sealed liquid-tight or fluid-tight by the cover or the cap.

[0017] The cap or lid thus provides further protection for the valuable item from the environment, particularly from liquids. A lid can be rotatably arranged on one side of the protective cover around a pivot axis, with the insertion opening being closable by the lid. A sealing element can also be provided to seal any gap between the lid and a wall of the protective cover. Alternatively, a cap, particularly a flexible one, can be provided that can be partially slipped over or attached to the protective cover to seal the receiving space. According to a further embodiment, a plug, particularly made of silicone, is provided to close the insertion opening.

[0018] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the protective cover is essentially cuboid in shape and rigid.

[0019] For space-saving arrangements, it has proven advantageous for the protective covers to have a rectangular base. Accordingly, the protective cover is preferably cuboid in shape. In one embodiment, the protective covers are provided with at least one stacking lug and / or stacking recess to facilitate easier and more precise stacking.

[0020] To solve the task, a collection album is also provided for storing at least one, preferably several, protective sleeves.

[0021] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the sticker album has a grid with at least one recording location, wherein the at least one recording location is designed to hold a protective cover by means of a magnetic force, wherein the at least one recording location has a magnet and / or is ferromagnetic.

[0022] The collector's album comprises at least one page that is at least partially enclosed by a cover. The at least one page and the cover are advantageously bound. The binding can be, for example, adhesive binding, spiral binding, stapling, or similar. A grid of spaces for the album pages is arranged on the at least one page and / or the cover. The grid can be, for example, 1x1, particularly for comics or similar valuables that are essentially DIN A4 or DIN A5 in size; 2x2 for video games, for example, in CD or floppy disk format; or 3x3 or 4x4 for trading cards. The grid size is therefore determined by the size of the protective cover or the size of the valuable item. Preferably, the collector's album is essentially DIN A4 or DIN A3 in size or smaller, so that it is handy and portable.The receiving area for the protective cover can be designed as a recess in the side. An edge that at least partially surrounds the receiving area advantageously forms a positive fit with the protective cover, thus preventing the protective cover from slipping relative to the receiving area. Alternatively or additionally, the receiving area or the side can be provided with an adhesive or anti-slip coating, thereby increasing the static and / or kinetic friction between the receiving area or the side and the protective cover. In particular, the adhesive or anti-slip coating creates a significant force-fit between the receiving area or the side and the protective cover. Such a coating is, in particular, softer than the protective cover to prevent damage to the protective cover from the coating.Preferably, each recording location has its own or a shared magnet, or is ferromagnetic, such that a magnetic attraction is formed between the protective cover and the recording location. In particular, the page and / or the cover can have a magnetic foil or magnetic layer, such that substantially the entire page or the entire cover is magnetically attractive.

[0023] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the sticker album has a plurality of pages, each page having at least one grid of recording locations, wherein at least one page has a ferromagnetic layer or plate to shield a magnetic field of a magnet.

[0024] Since some valuables, especially trading cards, can be damaged by magnetic fields, it can be advantageous to create a shield that protects the valuables from these fields. Such a shield is, in particular, a ferromagnetic layer or plate formed between a magnetic pole and the valuables. Accordingly, the layer can be arranged, in particular, between a magnetic layer on one side of the album and the front of a protective cover.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the side and / or cover is formed in layers. Each side and / or cover has a core, preferably made of plastic, cellulose, or leather, on which at least one magnetic foil or layer is arranged. The magnetic foil or layer can be glued, stapled, sewn, riveted, or otherwise firmly attached to the core. Alternatively, the core can also have a pocket into which the magnetic foil or layer can be inserted. The magnetic foil or layer can be inserted or removed as needed, so that it can be omitted when not required, particularly if no protective covers are arranged on the side and / or cover. A cover layer can then be arranged over the magnetic foil or layer, forming the grid with at least one receiving location.The top layer can also be designed as an adhesive or anti-slip coating.

[0026] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the sticker album has a cover for at least one side which can be fixed to the at least one side, wherein the cover is in particular transparent and the grid can be at least partially covered by it, wherein the cover prevents the removal of at least one protective cover.

[0027] Since the protective cover can be removed from the album with a simple movement by overcoming the magnetic attraction, it is advantageous to secure it with an additional cover. This cover is provided, in particular, as a tear-resistant, flat or layered cover that spans at least one protective cover and thus secures the valuable item to the side or cover of the album. In one embodiment, the cover is integrated into the binding of the album at least on one side, acting as a divider. Alternatively, the cover can also be firmly attached to a side or the cover on at least one side, in particular by gluing or sewing. On the other hand, the cover can be securely closed to the side or the cover by a fastener, in particular a twist lock, a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener, a snap fastener, or similar, whereby the cover at least partially covers at least one protective cover.According to one embodiment, the cover can be locked by means of a lock, for example a combination lock, a padlock, a cylinder lock, an electronic lock, etc.

[0028] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the sticker album and / or at least a protective cover has at least one, in particular digital, price display.

[0029] To clearly present the valuables to potential buyers during a presentation, a price display is provided. The price display can be placed directly on the protective cover or in or on a display stand. Such an arrangement allows for a simple and clear assignment of individual prices to the various valuables. The price display can be digital or analog. Preferably, the price display is printed on e-paper, and even more preferably on e-ink.

[0030] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the sticker album and / or at least a protective cover has at least one readable code, in particular an optoelectronically readable character such as a QR code or an NFC tag and / or a serial number, wherein the code is in particular linked to an application.

[0031] Alternatively or additionally, the sticker album may contain one or more readable codes. These codes are linked to an application and / or contain information, in particular price information about an item. Specifically, one of the codes may redirect to the application, which contains additional information about the item.

[0032] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the application has a register, wherein the register contains at least one entry with properties of a valuable item that is arranged in a protective cover and / or a collector's album, wherein at least one property of the valuable item can be displayed by reading the code and / or the serial number by the application, wherein the property in particular includes a name, an edition, a condition or a market value.

[0033] In one embodiment, each protective sleeve is assigned a code, the code being configured to forward, upon reading, an application entry for the valuable item to which the code is assigned. This entry can contain information such as age, origin, price, condition, composition, background information, certificates, and / or similar data. In particular, a digital certificate of authenticity and / or a digital condition assessment can be displayed. Preferably, the corresponding codes are arranged in or on recording locations, on the protective sleeves, or on the cover, the codes being uniquely assignable to a valuable item, particularly through their arrangement.

[0034] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the application integrates at least one virtual marketplace, wherein the application displays price information, in particular real-time price information from the virtual marketplace, about an item of value which is arranged in a protective case and / or in a collector's album or is equivalent or similar to such an item of value.

[0035] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, price information, in particular real-time price information, is displayed on the digital price display, wherein the price display is controllable by the application.

[0036] The digital price display allows users to quickly see the prices of individual items in their collectible album. Thanks to real-time information and automatic updates from the application, price information is displayed without requiring manual input or changes from the user. The price displays are connected to a device via a wireless connection, specifically a Wi-Fi or WPAN connection such as Bluetooth. The application can run on the device, such as a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or computer, or the device can simply be used to transmit information. Alternatively, the price displays can be connected to a control unit located within or attached to the collectible album. This control unit can centrally manage the price displays based on price information.The control unit can be connected to an end device via a WLAN or WPAN connection. Alternatively, information can also be transmitted via a mobile network connection.

[0037] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the register is a digital representation of a collection contained in the scrapbook, wherein the application makes it possible to generate a collection overview that can be uniquely assigned to the scrapbook.

[0038] The register is designed specifically as a digital scrapbook that essentially replicates the analog scrapbook. A user can save a register within the application, for example, by reading a code associated with the physical scrapbook, and view it later without having actual access to the physical scrapbook. The application can provide a collection overview, preferably searchable, for example, via a search function. Ideally, the collection overview is also sortable and can be displayed in various view types, such as a detailed overview or a quick overview.

[0039] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the application is configured to transmit a notification to a user when the price of an item of value changes, wherein the price change must in particular exceed an adjustable absolute and / or relative value in order to trigger the transmission of a notification, wherein the absolute and / or relative value is adjustable by the user.

[0040] The threshold can preferably be set by the user. Alternatively, a limit can also be set by the user, so that the user receives a notification when a price or price change exceeds or falls below the limit.

[0041] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the register is accessible to a user of the application after reading a code and / or serial number associated with the sticker album or the valuable item, wherein the application can display the collection overview attributable to the sticker album after reading the code and / or serial number.

[0042] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the register is stored on local and / or cloud-based storage, wherein the application is configured to link and synchronize multiple registers that are assigned to different collection albums and / or different valuables.

[0043] Users can import other people's sticker albums into their own application using their codes or serial numbers, thereby gaining a collection overview or a digital sticker album. This digital sticker album can be synchronized and updated whenever a sticker is added to or removed from the physical sticker album.

[0044] Further advantages, objectives, and features of the present invention are explained with reference to the following descriptions of the accompanying figures. Similar components may have the same reference numerals in the different embodiments.

[0045] The figures show: Fig. 1. A protective cover in a perspective view; Fig. 2. A protective cover in an exploded view; Fig. 3a-3g Protective cases in various designs; Fig. 4 an open scrapbook in a perspective view; Fig. 5 a schematic representation of the arrangement of a protective cover in a scrapbook; Fig. 6. A scrapbook in a perspective view; Fig. 7 an open scrapbook and Fig. 8 A top view of a sticker album with a closed cover

[0046] The Fig. Figure 1 shows a rigid protective sleeve 1 in a perspective view. The protective sleeve 1 is cuboid or plate-shaped and comprises a front 2 and a back 3, which are connected by four side surfaces 4. An upper side surface 4a also has a slot-like insertion opening 5 through which a valuable item can be inserted into the protective sleeve 1. The front 2 is divided into two parts, with a transparent viewing window 2a and a semi-transparent lower part 2b. The protective sleeve 1 shown here is designed to hold a trading card in the standard format of 2.5 by 3.5 inches. Accordingly, the protective sleeve 1 has external dimensions of 3 by 4 inches, with the receiving space 6 being slightly larger than 2.5 by 3.5 inches, so that the trading card, encased in another protective sleeve, a so-called essentially flexible soft sleeve, can be inserted into the protective sleeve 1.The protective cover 1 consists essentially of PMMA, with dyes or pigments added to the lower part 2b to color the lower part and provide it with a light effect.

[0047] The Fig. Figure 2 shows the protective case 1 in an alternative embodiment. The rear side 3, together with the side surfaces 4, forms a shell-like base part that creates the receiving chamber 6. The base part can be closed by the front side 2, which is designed as a lid. A snap closure is provided between the lid and the base part to fix the lid to the base part. Preferably, the valuable item 7 is clamped between the lid and the base part. The lid is partially flexible, so that a restoring force resulting from deformation of the lid presses the valuable item 7 against the base part. This restoring force fixes the valuable item 7 to the protective case 1, preventing it from slipping inside the protective case. The base part also has an adhesive coating 8 in the receiving chamber 6.

[0048] The Fig. Figures 3a to 3g show different embodiments of the magnetic or ferromagnetic coating 9. Fig. 3a, Fig. 3b and Fig. Figure 3e shows protective cases in which the ferromagnetic coating 9 is vapor-deposited onto the back 3 of the protective case. The coating 9 consists in particular of nickel or a nickel-containing alloy. The coating 9 is vapor-deposited by PVD or CVD or can alternatively be applied by a nickel bath. The coating 9 has a thickness of a few micrometers, in particular 2–20 micrometers. To protect against abrasion, the coating 9 is provided with a protective layer, in particular made of the same material from which the protective case 1 is substantially composed. The coating 9 is arranged only in sections on the back 3 of the protective case 1. This sectional arrangement allows for a preferred arrangement on a magnetic counterpart. Furthermore, the sectional arrangement facilitates the removal of the protective case 1 from a magnetic counterpart, since the protective case 1 is only magnetically attracted in certain sections.In the . Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b the coating 9 is arranged in a lower section of the back side 3 and comprises approximately one third of the back side 3. In the Fig. 3e the coating 9 is formed only as a narrow strip which is arranged in an upper end of the protective shell 1.

[0049] The Fig. Figure 3c shows a ferromagnetic plate 10 that is embedded in the back surface 3 of the protective cover 1 and completely covers it except for a peripheral area. While the embedding increases the thickness of the back surface 3, it ensures its flatness. Furthermore, the protective cover 1 protects the plate 10 from abrasion or damage.

[0050] The Fig. Figure 3d shows an embodiment in which a ferromagnetic plate 10 is bonded to the back 3 in an upper region. The plate 10 is also provided with a ribbed surface 10a, which facilitates gripping the protective cover 1. The plate 10 has a significant thickness and weight relative to the plastic content of the protective cover 1 in order to improve the handling and feel of the protective cover 1.

[0051] The Fig. 3f and Fig. Figure 3g shows protective covers 1 in which ferromagnetic screw elements 11 are incorporated into the back 3. The back 3 has a corresponding thread into which the screw element 11 is inserted. The screw elements 11 are designed to be interchangeable, so that they can be replaced and customized.

[0052] The Fig. Figure 4 shows an open sticker album 12 in a perspective view. The sticker album has a cover 13 made of imitation leather, which can be closed with a zipper 14. The sticker album 12 has several pages 15 on which a 4x2 grid 16 of storage spaces 17 is arranged. The storage spaces 17 are designed as recesses in the page 15 in landscape format and are equipped with a magnetic element 18 in the form of a magnetic foil that generates a magnetic field. To prevent a protective sleeve 1 from slipping inside the sticker album 12 parallel to the page 15, each storage space 17 has a raised border 19 to form a tight fit with the protective sleeve.

[0053] The Fig. Figure 5 schematically shows the arrangement of a protective cover 1 in a sticker album 12.

[0054] The sticker album 12 comprises magnetically attractive pages 15. The storage spaces 17 are also arranged in a 4x2 grid 16, but without the storage spaces 17 being distinct from the page 15. On the pages 15, several protective sleeves 1 are arranged in landscape format on storage spaces 17. The protective sleeves 1 have, in particular, a ferromagnetic coating 9 according to the Fig. 3b. A protective cover 1 can be attached to or brought close to the side 15 by applying or bringing the protective cover close to it. Furthermore, a protective cover can be removed from the side 15 by lifting the protective cover 1. In doing so, the magnetic holding force between the side and the ferromagnetic coating 9, or alternatively a plate 10 or a screw 11, must be overcome.

[0055] The Fig. Figure 6 shows a closed sticker album 12 in a perspective view. A zipper is also used as the closure 14. A barcode code 20 is located on the front of the sticker album 12. A QR code, for example, could also be used instead of a barcode. The code 20 is preferably integrated into the cover 13 and uniquely assigned to this specific sticker album 12. The code 20 can be read by a reading device, such as a mobile phone. The code 20 is linked to an application that contains information about the sticker album 12. This information could include, for example, the owner's name and address, as well as information about the contents of the sticker album 12, especially about any valuables 7 it contains.

[0056] The Fig. Figure 7 shows an open sticker album 12. The sticker album 12 includes at least one protective sleeve, which is marked with a code 20. The application allows information to be uniquely assigned to the protective sleeve 1 via this code. This information is, in particular, information about the valuable item 7 contained in the protective sleeve 1. The application contains a register with entries about the price, age, and condition of the valuable item 7. The code can be incorporated into the protective sleeve 1, for example, by engraving, etching, or stamping. Alternatively, the protective sleeve 1 can also be printed, or the code 20 can be applied in some other way, for example, by affixing a sticker. Alternatively or in addition to the placement of the code 20 on the protective sleeve, it can also be located on or at the recording location 17.The application allows a corresponding protective sleeve to be uniquely assigned to each storage location, thus facilitating the sorting of valuables 7 in the collector's album 12. Protective sleeves 1, or valuables 7, newly inserted into the collector's album can therefore be assigned a storage location 17 in the collector's album 12 by the application, and sorted, for example, by theme, price, or rarity. Furthermore, a digital price tag can also be assigned to a storage location 17, or a protective sleeve 1, indicating the price of a valuable 7 located in that storage location 17.

[0057] The Fig.Figure 8 shows the sticker album 12 in an alternative embodiment. The sticker album 12 is bound by a ring binding. Page 15 has a transparent cover 22, which is essentially the same size as page 15. The cover 22 is sewn to the binding side of page 15. The cover 22 can be folded along the seam 23, which runs parallel to the side edge, so that it forms a lid for page 15. The cover 22 is made of PET film and is tear-resistant and transparent. The cover 22 is elastic so that it retains its shape independently. Opposite the seam 23, a further closure 24 is arranged, with which the cover 22 can be fixed over page 15. The further closure 24 is designed as a rotary latch and connects the cover 22 to a flap 25, which is attached to page 15.The cover 22 completely covers side 15 in such a way that the protective covers 1 cannot be removed. Accordingly, the valuables 7 can be viewed through the cover 22 but cannot be removed from the storage locations 7. Reference symbol list 1 protective case 2 Front 3 Back 4 side surface 4a upper side surface 5 Insertion opening 6 Recording room 7. Item of value 8 Adhesive coating 9 coating 10 plates 10a Ribbing 11 screws 12 sticker album 13 Cover 14 Closure Page 15 16 grids 17 recording positions 18 magnetic elements 19 Border 20 Code 21 Price display 22 Cover 23 Seam 24 Further closure 25 tabs

Claims

[1] Protective cover (1), in particular for trading cards, with at least one larger top surface (2) and at least one smaller side surface (4) enclosing a receiving space (6) for receiving an item of value (7), wherein the protective cover (1) has an insertion opening (5) for introducing the item of value (7) into the receiving space (6), wherein the protective cover (1) is at least partially transparent, characterized by that the protective cover (1) at least partially generates a magnetic field itself or is at least magnetic, wherein this protective cover (1) can be attached to a magnetic surface or a magnet (18). [2] Protective cover (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the protective shell (1) is essentially made of a thermoplastic or thermoset, wherein at least one larger cover surface (2) is essentially transparent. [3] Protective cover (1) according to claim 2, characterized by, that at least one ferromagnetic metal or ferromagnetic alloy is bonded to at least one side surface (4) on which at least one side surface (4) has been vapor-deposited, is mechanically firmly connected to it by at least one connecting element or is cast into which at least one side surface (4) has been cast. [4] Protective cover (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by , that a second cover surface (3), which is opposite the at least one larger cover surface (2), is provided with at least one ferromagnetic metal or a ferromagnetic alloy. [5] Protective cover (1) according to claim 4, characterized by , that at least one metal or alloy is vapor-deposited, bonded, mechanically connected to the second cover surface (3) by at least one connecting element or cast into the second cover surface (3), wherein the thermoplastic or thermoset at least partially encloses the at least one metal or alloy. [6] Protective cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the insertion opening (5) can be closed by means of a cover or cap, wherein the receiving chamber (6) can be sealed liquid-tight or fluid-tight by the cover or cap. [7] Protective cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the protective shell (1) is essentially cuboid in shape and rigid. [8] Album (12) for a protective cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the sticker album (12) has a grid (16) with at least one recording location (17), wherein the at least one recording location (17) is designed to hold a protective cover (1) by means of a magnetic force, wherein the at least one recording location (17) has a magnet (18) and / or is ferromagnetic. [9] Album (12) according to claim 8, characterized by, that the album (12) has a plurality of pages (15), each page (15) having at least one grid (16) of recording places (17), and at least one page (15) having a ferromagnetic layer or plate to shield a magnetic field from a magnet. [10] Album (12) according to claim 9, characterized by , that the sticker album (12) has a cover (22) for at least one side (15) which can be fixed to the at least one side (15), wherein the cover (22) is in particular transparent and the grid (16) can be at least partially covered by it, wherein the cover (22) prevents the removal of at least one protective cover (1). [11] sticker album (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the sticker album (12) and / or at least a protective cover (1) has at least one, in particular digital, price display (21). [12] sticker album (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the sticker album (12) and / or at least a protective cover (1) has at least one readable code (20), in particular an optoelectronically readable character such as a QR code or an NFC tag and / or a serial number, wherein the code (20) is in particular linked to an application. [13] Album (12) according to claim 12, characterized by , that the application has a register, wherein the register contains at least one entry with properties of an item of value (7) which is arranged in a protective cover (1) and / or a collector's album (12), wherein at least one property of the item of value can be displayed by reading the code (20) and / or the serial number by the application, wherein the property includes in particular a name, an edition, a condition or a market value. [14] Album (12) according to claim 13, characterized by, that the application incorporates at least one virtual marketplace, wherein the application displays price information, in particular real-time price information from the virtual marketplace, about an item of value (7) which is arranged in a protective case (1) and / or in a collector's album (12) or is equivalent or similar to such an item of value (7). [15] Album (12) according to claims 11 and 14, characterized by , that price information, in particular real-time price information, is displayed on the digital price display, whereby the price display is controllable by the application. [16] Album (12) according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized by , that the register is a digital representation of a collection contained in the album (12), wherein the application can generate a collection overview that can be uniquely assigned to the album (12). [17] Collector's album according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized by, that the application is designed to transmit a notification to a user when the price of an item of value changes (7), wherein the price change must in particular exceed a configurable absolute and / or relative value to trigger the transmission of a notification, wherein the absolute and / or relative value is configurable by the user. [18] Album according to claim 16, characterized by , that the register is accessible to a user of the application after reading a code (20) and / or serial number associated with the sticker album (12) or valuable item (7), wherein the application can display the collection overview attributable to the sticker album after reading the code (20) and / or serial number. [19] A sticker album (12) according to any one of claims 13 to 18, wherein the register is stored on a local and / or cloud-based storage, wherein the application is configured to link and synchronize multiple registers that are assigned to different sticker albums (12) and / or different valuables (7).

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