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Multi-media storage and business card blank

a business card and multi-media technology, applied in the field of multi-media storage and business card blank, can solve the problems of cumbersome or more importantly, extremely static brochures, and business lose the opportunity to creatively provide information

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-10-25
HUNTER RICHARD +1
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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a holder for a card and a multi-media device that can be easily attached and detached. The holder is made from a single unitary blank material and can accommodate various types of multi-media devices such as USB flash drives, mini-disks, and memory cards. The holder has a unique design with panels that can fold and position to create a channel for the device. The holder can be used as a two-piece housing with an internal storage device holder and an outer index card holder. The technical effects of this invention include easy attachment and detachment of the holder, versatility in accommodating different types of multi-media devices, and a unique design for easy storage and protection of the devices."

Problems solved by technology

One of many associated problems with this combined marketing strategy is the mere fact that marketing brochures can be cumbersome or more importantly antiquity in the material contained therein.
Similarly, with on-line marketing capabilities, a printed brochure is extremely static, and the business losses the opportunity sometimes to creatively provide information.
While others have attempted to combine electronic media with business cards, these have fallen short in their effectiveness.
This combined marketing material is extremely small and light weight, such that the end user is not faced with having to carry around bulky brochure.

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first embodiment

[0049]Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, there is shown a combined holder 100 for holding or accommodating a business or index card combined with a multi-media storage device that can store electronic media. As shown, more clearly in FIGS. 3 and 4, there is provided a card panel 105 detachably secured to a first panel 110. The first panel 110 is secured to a second panel 120 by a first side panel 125. Positioned between the first side panel 125 and the first and second panels 110 and 120 respectively are first and second hinges 130 and 135, respectively. Opposed from the side panel 125 and secured to the second panel 120 by a third hinge 140 is a second side panel 145. In one aspect of the first embodiment, a means for closing the combined holder 100 is provided. The closing means includes a slot 150 positioned in the first panel adjacent the detachable card panel 105 and a tab 155 attached to a free edge 160 of the second side panel 145.

[0050]The card panel 105 is preferable detachable fr...

second embodiment

[0054]Referring now to FIGS. 6 through 11 there is the present invention showing a combined holder 300 for holding or accommodating a business or index card combined with a multi-media storage device that can store electronic media. As shown, there is provided a card panel 305 detachably secured on one side to a first side panel 310 and on an opposite side to a second side panel 315 such that the first and second side panels are diametrically opposed to each other when assembled and in a closed configuration 400. The edges 307 between the card panel 305 and the first and second side panels are provided such that the card panel 305 can be detached from both the first and second side panels. In one aspect the edges are perforated.

[0055]Connected to the first side panel 310 is a second panel 320 which accommodates the multi-media storage device 370. The multi-media storage device 370 is removably attached to the second panel, by a means for attaching 375, such as, hook and loop systems...

third embodiment

[0058]Referring now to FIGS. 12-16, there is shown a third embodiment combined holder 400 for holding or accommodating a business or index card combined with a multi-media storage device that can store electronic media. The combined holder when assembled can be handed out to individuals and will provide a business or index card with printed matter that can be easily removed from the combined holder. When opened, the combined holder will also provide a easily removably multi-media device then can have pre-loaded material thereon.

[0059]As shown, more clearly in FIG. 14, there is provided a card panel 405 detachably secured to a first side panel 410 and an opposed flange panel 402. The card panel 405 may be secured to the first side panel by a perforated edge 407 that will permit the card panel to be easily removed. The first side panel 410 is secured to a bottom panel 420 by a first living hinge 425. Opposed from the first side panel 410 is a second side panel 430 that is attached to ...

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Abstract

There is provided in a first embodiment a holder for a printed card and multi-media device. The holder includes a card panel removably connected to a first panel. A second panel is connected to the first panel by a first side panel, such that the when folded the first, second and side panel form a space to accommodate the multi-media device. A second side panel is provided opposite the first side panel and may be folded connected to the first panel such that the holder can be maintained in a closed configuration.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present invention is a continuation in part application of 13 / 225,041 filed Sep. 2, 2011, which is a continuation in part application of 13 / 089,796 filed Apr. 19, 2011, all of which are hereby incorporated in their entirety by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a blank for forming a care to hold a multi-media storage device, such as a USB flash drive, and for providing a detachable business card.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The ability to effectively market a business or an individual has seen a variety of types of marketing media throughout the years. Still commonly used today are business cards combined with printed brochures. Since these are easy to hand out and distribute, especially at trade shows, at the businesses on-site, and easy to carry and transport. One of many associated problems with this combined marketing strategy is the mere fact that marketing brochures can be cumbersome or more im...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D85/00
CPCB42D5/002B42D15/045B42D15/042
Inventor HUNTER, RICHARDGILMARTIN, GEORGE
Owner HUNTER RICHARD