Pig Ornament
The pig ornament with a note pouch addresses the lack of future promise ornaments by creating a lasting tradition of promises, enhancing personal connections through adaptable gift-giving occasions.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- US18/422937
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-31
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
There is a lack of Christmas ornaments that incorporate a future promise or note for the recipient, failing to establish a lasting tradition or connection.
A pig ornament with a pouch for holding a note containing a future promise, designed to be a vehicle for starting a Christmas tradition spanning generations, adaptable for various occasions.
The pig ornament serves as a meaningful gift-giving tool, fostering a tradition of promises between individuals, enhancing personal connections and continuity across holidays and events.
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Abstract
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] While there have been many Christmas ornaments over the years, there has never been pig ornament tied to a future promise for the recipient.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to clearly describe various specific embodiments disclosed herein. One skilled in the art, however, will understand that the presently claimed invention may be practiced without all of the specific details discussed below. In other instances, well known features have not been described so as not to obscure the invention.
[0003] As described herein, the term “pivotally connected” shall be used to describe a situation wherein two or more identified objects are joined together in a manner that allows one or both of the objects to pivot, and / or rotate about or in relation to the other object in either a horizontal or vertical manner.
[0004] As described herein, the term “removably coupled” and derivatives thereof shall be used to describe a situation wherein two or more objects are joined together in a non-permanent manner so as to allow the same objects to be repeatedly joined and separated.
[0005] The present subject matter is known as the Promise Pig. The concept is that of a pig ornament with a pouch for the giver to place a note inside. The note is to comprise of a future promise for the recipient. The recipient or owner of the pig is exclusive and does not change. In future holiday seasons, a promised gift can be given by the same or different benefactor but only to the designated owner of the ornament.
[0006] The present subject matter is a 5.5″ in length, 3.5″ in width, and 3.5″ in height faux red velvet pig ornament with pocket wherein the giver may place a note. In some embodiments, the present subject may be constructed of wood or glass as opposed to fabric. The Promise Pig is intended to be a vehicle to begin a Christmas tradition to span generations wherein the present subject matter is a tree ornament which holds a promise from one person to another.
[0007] The giver writes a promise they will fulfil during the next year and places it into the pig's pocket. The Promise Pig is a onetime promise and ornament or can become the device for yearly or sporadic promises between friends, extended or nuclear family during the next year (or any specified time frame). The promise pig may also be adapted for other gift-giving situations such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.
[0008] The foregoing detailed description of exemplary and preferred embodiments is presented for purposes of illustration and disclosure in accordance with the requirements of the law. It is not intended to be exhaustive nor to limit the invention to the precise form(s) described, but only to enable others skilled in the art to understand how the invention may be suited for a particular use or implementation.
[0009] The possibility of modifications and variations will be apparent to practitioners skilled in the art. No limitation is intended by the description of exemplary embodiments which may have included tolerances, feature dimensions, specific operating conditions, engineering specifications, or the like, and which may vary between implementations or with changes to the state of the art, and no limitation should be implied therefrom.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 shows a side view of the pig ornament.
Claims
1. An ornamental pig comprising of a faux red velvet exterior with a pocket.
2. The ornamental pig comprising of the faux red velvet exterior with the pocket as in claim 1, wherein the ornamental pig is 5.5″ in length, 3.5″ in width, and 3.5″ in height.
3. The ornamental pig comprising of the faux red velvet exterior with the pocket as in claim 1, wherein the ornamental has a pocket designed to hold a note.
4. The ornamental pig comprising of the faux red velvet exterior with the pocket as in claim 3, wherein the note is designed to further comprise a promise to the recipient as a gift for a special occasion such as Christmas.
5. A method of manufacturing an ornamental pig comprising of a faux red velvet exterior with a pocket.
6. The method of manufacturing the ornamental pig comprising of the faux red velvet exterior with the pocket as in claim 5, wherein the ornamental pig is 5.5″ in length, 3.5″ in width, and 3.5″ in height.
7. The method of manufacturing the ornamental pig comprising of the faux red velvet exterior with the pocket as in claim 5, wherein the ornamental has a pocket designed to hold a note.
8. The method of manufacturing the ornamental pig comprising of the faux red velvet exterior with the pocket as in claim 7, wherein the note is designed to further comprise a promise to the recipient as a gift for a special occasion such as Christmas.