Reusable gift wrapping system and method of use

Abstract

A reusable wrapping system for wrapping an object having a coverable surface with a top surface and at least one side surface. The wrapping system includes a sheet of wrapping material sized to substantially cover the coverable surface and to at least partially overlap the side surface when placed thereon, and an elastic securing band of a size sufficient to elastically urge the sheet around and against the side surface of the object in order to removably secure the sheet substantially on the object. The wrapping system may also include a decorative item such as a bow affixed to the sheet of wrapping material and strategically located so as to enable a user to pull the sheet of wrapping material off of the object by grasping the decorative item and pulling the decorative item away from the object. The sheet may be a fabric of substantially rectangular shape.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 096,775, filed Sep. 13, 2008.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to gift wrap and a method of use of said gift wrap.BACKGROUND ART[0003]The typical procedure for wrapping a present is to cut a large sheet of paper, usually from a roll of gift wrap, and then place the item to be wrapped on top of the inside surface of the wrapping paper. Then, a series of intricate folds are required to wrap the item completely, and then adhesive tape is applied to keep the wrapping paper secure. A user may then want to tie ribbon around the wrapped package for extra decorative effect.[0004]This process, while seemingly easy, often time results in a shoddy presentation for many reasons, such as miscutting of the wrapping paper, misplacing of the item inside the paper, sloppy folding techniques, and excessive or insufficient use of adhesive tape. Users may be in a...

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Problems solved by technology

This process, while seemingly easy, often time results in a shoddy presentation for many reasons, such as miscutting of the wrapping paper, misplacing of the item inside the paper, sloppy folding techniques, and excessive or insufficient use of adhesive tape.

Users may be in a hurry and / or have many gifts to wrap, thus resulting in an even shoddier job.

Often, when excessive tape is used, the recipient has problems when attempting to open the package.

This method can also be frustrating to younger children.

The poor presentation as well as delays in opening a gift result in an anti-climactic effect once the gift is finally opened.

In addition, resources are wasted since the used paper and ribbons are usually discarded in the garbage.

People often try to save the wrapping paper for a subsequent use, but this is often not possible due to it being ripped, excessive use of tape, etc.

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