54 results about "Gift wrapping" patented technology

A gift wrap dispensing system includes a roll of gift wrapping that is retained within an enclosable carton. The roll of gift wrapping is in the range of approximately 10-16 inches in length and includes a rigid cardboard tube on which a supply of wrapping paper is wound. The wrapping paper includes a decorative film, such as a holographic or metallized film, that is bonded onto a coated paper substrate using a layer of bonding material. The carton is preferably constructed from a unitary cardboard blank and includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel and a pair of side panels which together define a longitudinal cavity which is sized and shaped to receive the roll of gift wrapping. The carton additionally includes a lid that is pivotally coupled to the rear panel and that is designed to be pivoted between an open position and a closed position. In order to dispense a supply of wrapping paper, the lid of the carton is pivoted at least partially open. A user-defined section of the wrapping paper is extracted from the carton and is severed from the remainder of the roll of gift wrapping using an externally-accessible serrated cutting edge that is mounted on the carton. With the section of wrapping paper dispensed, the lid is pivoted closed to protect the remainder of the roll of gift wrapping pending further use.

A packaging for gift wrapping includes a material having a plurality of light-emitting diodes positioned within the material and designed to illuminate when activated. A power supply enables the light-emitting diodes to illuminate when a package upon which the gift wrapping is placed opens or when manually activated. Sound generating devices may also be included to enhance the appeal of the gift wrapping. The packaging may also include LEDs placed inside a gift box to illuminate the contents upon the opening of the gift box.

A gift wrapping system, for use in wrapping a gift, contained within gift packaging having a top and bottom, using a wrapping device having a main part and a closure plate having a central opening. The main part is made of a highly stretchable material formed into a tube having an open end and a closed end. The gift packaging is inserted into the main part through the open end, and the gift is pushed downwardly toward the closed end as the open end is pulled upwardly. Once the bottom of the gift packaging is against the closed end and the open end is pulled above the top of the gift packaging, the open end above the top is grabbed as a tail, which is pulled upwardly through the central opening of the closure plate as the closure plate is pushed downwardly against the top of the gift packaging.

The present invention is a magnetic card and / or envelope that can be removeably attached to a package. The present invention also includes methods for making the magnetic card and envelope and a gift wrapping kit comprising the magnetic card or envelope along with a package.

A protective structure, wherein interior compartments are formed to enable retention of a variety of items, wherein frequently utilized items are accessible while the structure remains essentially closed, wherein adjustable supports enable utilization of an exterior surface of the structure as a work surface from a standing or seated position, and wherein the structure is particularly suited for organizing gift wrapping supplies within a sturdy, yet lightweight container, wherein the exterior container surface facilitates access to supplies during use, in addition to acting as a wrapping table / work surface.

A closeable storage case for holding sheet material such as gift wrapping paper and other related wrapping accessories. The storage case has at least one section that includes spaced apart roll retainers for rotatably mounting rolls of wrapping paper between them. The roll retainers include a support bracket and a roll engaging mechanism. The storage case includes a cutter mechanism for cutting sections of sheet material from the rolls held within the case and may also include compartments for securing adhesive tape and ribbon therein.

The disclosure is a gift wrap material affixable to a target surface. The gift wrap material comprises a linerless opaque first substrate. The first substrate has a first major surface and a second major surface. A selective adhesion mechanism is disposed on the first major surface. The selective adhesion mechanism includes a pressure sensitive adhesive and is configured so as to provide a first adhesion force to the target surface before activation of the mechanism and a second adhesion force to the substrate after activation of the mechanism. The first adhesion force is at a level so as to allow the sheet to be positionable on the target surface. The invention also is a method for wrapping a gift. A linerless opaque first substrate is provided. The substrate has a first major surface, a second major surface and a selective adhesion mechanism disposed on the first major surface. The first major surface is positioned against the gift with substantially no adhesion of the first substrate to the gift. The selective adhesion mechanism is activated by applying a force to the second major surface. The first substrate is adhered to the gift.

A gift wrapping package is provided which provides enhanced ornamentation and ease of wrapping of gifts for special events. The gift wrapping package includes a flat base and a dome-like cover which forms a central cavity. The dome-like cover is retractable and expandable. In a retracted condition, gifts can be placed within the central cavity. Thereafter, the cover can be closed by expanding and rotating the cover until the dome-like structure is formed. In a preferred embodiment, the gift wrapping package includes a hook or handle for enabling a person to carry a wrapped gift or to hang the gift wrapped package upon objects such as a Christmas tree.

The disclosure is a gift wrap material affixable to a target surface. The gift wrap material comprises a linerless opaque first substrate. The first substrate has a first major surface and a second major surface. A selective adhesion mechanism is disposed on the first major surface. The selective adhesion mechanism includes a pressure sensitive adhesive and is configured so as to provide a first adhesion force to the target surface before activation of the mechanism and a second adhesion force to the substrate after activation of the mechanism. The first adhesion force is at a level so as to allow the sheet to be positionable on the target surface. The invention also is a method for wrapping a gift. A linerless opaque first substrate is provided. The substrate has a first major surface, a second major surface and a selective adhesion mechanism disposed on the first major surface. The first major surface is positioned against the gift with substantially no adhesion of the first substrate to the gift. The selective adhesion mechanism is activated by applying a force to the second major surface. The first substrate is adhered to the gift.

The present invention is a magnetic card and / or envelope that can be removeably attached to a package. The present invention also includes methods for making the magnetic card and envelope and a gift wrapping kit comprising the magnetic card or envelope along with a package.

A consolidated and coordinated gift wrap and packaging display holds and presents articles for decorative gift wrapping in a spectral and thematic arrangement. The consolidated display includes a plurality of modules, each module displaying a plurality of gift wrap items which are coordinated in color, theme or both, so that the modules are visually distinct among the consolidated display. Each module may contain rolled gift wrap, folded gift wrap, small and large gift bags, ribbon on rolls or in strands, gift cards, novelties or gift wrap accessories. The visual distinction of each module within the display draws consumers to the desired type of gift wrap presentation, and the dense arrangement of coordinated and complimentary gift wrap items encourages selection and purchase of a complete gift wrap ensemble.

A picture frame assembly includes a backing plate having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of parallel grooves in one of the surfaces. The material and thickness of the backing plate are chosen so that the backing plate can be plastically deformed about a bending axis parallel to the grooves. At least one frame element, which can be formed integrally with the backing plate, is for provided for retaining a planar picture element against the front surface of the backing plate. A fastener extends from the rear surface for mounting the assembly to any of various objects, such as a tree, flower stem, a candle, a vase, a basket, a gift wrapping device, a container, a column, and furniture.

An improved reusable gift wrapping system comprising a covering element (100), a fastening element (102) and an optional record keeping element (104). Whereby the covering element (100), typically comprising of supple material (110) will envelope a gift item closely surrounding the gift item taking on the gift item's shape and size. The fastening element (102) serves as an adjustable means of fastening the covering element (100) closely surrounding the gift item. Once a gift is opened, the releasable fastening element (102) ensures that all components of the gift wrapping system remain intact and ready to be used again. In addition, an optional accessory record keeping element (104) may be added to the gift wrapping system. The accessory record keeping element (104) serving as a means to labeling the current giver and receiver of the gift while keeping a historic record of the reusable gift wrap's journey.

A gift wrapping enclosure encloses a gift which has been inserted within an interior of a main body formed of flexible material. An end portion of the main body surrounding an open end is folded back to form a cuff. An interior surface is exposed at the cuff, and the exposed cuff surface has a different color, texture or material characteristic from the main body. The main body is constricted at the cuff to close the open end and confine the gift, and is expanded at the cuff to provide access to the interior to remove the gift.

A segmented adhesive dispenser in the form of a sheet or roll has a polymeric sheet coated with easy to release coating. Adhesive segments carried by the polymeric sheet are removed from the segmented adhesive dispenser and applied to gift-wrapping wrapped on a gift box. The adhesive segments have substantially completely coated adhesive coverage on the polymeric sheet contacting side. The opposite side of the polymeric sheet is uncolored or decoratively colored, printed or patterned. The adhesive segment has a tab provided on one corner or edge, which is removed after placing the adhesive segment on the gift-wrapping. Upon removal of the tab, the adhesive coating directly below the tab secures the adhesive segment to the gift-wrapping without wrinkles or dangling unsightly portions on the gift-wrap. Removal of the adhesive segment, and its application to the gift-wrapping is readily carried out by a one-hand operation.

A portable gift wrapping center includes a storage compartment having a storage area for accommodating rolls of wrapping paper and accessories. A primary lid is hinged to the back wall of the compartment and defines a centrally located shallow storage area for writing paper, cards, etc., with the top surface of the primary lid defining a plurality of orthogonal grooves. A secondary lid, hinged to the primary lid, for enclosing the shallow storage area. A plurality of foldable legs are hinged to the bottom wall of the compartment to allow the table to be raised to a desired height in the deployed position or stored under a conventional bed in the retracted position.

The present invention is directed to a gift wrapping combination comprising a sleeve of flexible material having a closed end and an open end, the sleeve having a size and dimensions that substantially conform to those of a gift box. The present invention is also directed to methods of wrapping a gift.

The invention belongs to the field of wrapping paper automatic shunt winding, and particularly relates to a fully-automatic shunt winding process and equipment for gift wrapping paper, which solves the problem that slitting width cannot be regulated as dust operation cannot be performed on the surface in the prior art. The fully-automatic shunt winding equipment comprises a bottom plate, wherein the two sides of the top of the bottom plate are fixedly equipped with side plates which are vertically arranged; a top plate is fixedly arranged on the tops of the two side plates; a second slide opening part is formed in the lower part of the side surface of a regulating rod; the second slide opening part communicates with a first slide opening part; a plurality of slide regulating bases are mounted in the first slide opening part in a sliding mode; telescopic mechanisms are mounted on the bottoms of the slide regulating bases; a locking bolt is arranged in the second slide opening part; oneend of the locking bolt is in threaded connection on the slide regulating bases; and each slide regulating base comprises a connecting base and a threaded connecting block, and the top of the connecting base is fixedly equipped with the threaded connecting block. The fully-automatic shunt winding equipment cannot perform dust removal operation, and the slitting width cannot be regulated.

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.

A gift wrap desk enabling the storage of gift packaging, scrapbooking, stationary, and craft materials and supplies and the facilitation of their use in gift wrapping a package. The disclosed gift wrap desk provides a furniture style workstation, suitable for display in the home so necessary wrapping materials and supplies are made readily available in one location. A flat work surface with a built-in wrapping paper cutter is provided adjacent a hinged tray for holding a roll of wrapping paper. Also included are divided, organized storage areas for rolls of wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes, ribbons, greeting cards, bows, and other gift packaging, scrapbooking, stationary, and craft materials and supplies.

A method of displaying merchandise which creates a more user friendly display that facilitates quicker and easier shopping for a consumer includes an arrangement of gift wrapping items in a section of a display fixture initially by size. The section includes a first display section for displaying items of a first average size, a second display section for displaying items of a second average size and a third display section for displaying items of a third average size. The display sections are adjacent one another and do not contain items that do not fall within the general size of the average display size. This arrangement by size quickly directs the consumer to a small subset of merchandise being displayed in a section that would meet the consumer's needs. A total number of price points may be reduced to at least partially correspond with the display sections. Sections may also be configured so that only items of a particular color and theme are displayed therein such that each section has an overall hue. Adjacent sections may then be configured to provide gradually darker hues. The consumer is then able to quickly narrow the search again by locating bags of an appropriate theme by the overall general color scheme of each section.

A device and system for storing and organizing gift wrapping paper and all accessories necessary to wrap gifts in a convenient and practical container, comprising a rectangular fabric container similar to a hanging luggage bag having multiple pockets of various sizes. The inside contains pouches and Velcro straps to support items in vertical and horizontal positions. The device also contains internal rings to secure multiple rolls of wrapping paper as well as various pockets, pouches and enclosures.

A kit and / or a method for storing and / or for displaying gift wrapping and / or accessories are provided. A sleeve has a plurality of walls that form a geometric cross-section capable of resisting a crushing of the contents of the sleeve. An insert is sized for insertion into the sleeve adjacent to one or more of the plurality of walls. The accessories are affixed to the insert between the insert and one or more of the plurality of walls of the sleeve to maintain a position of the accessories for display through the sleeve. Cutouts and / or windows of transparency and / or translucency in one or more of the plurality of walls of the sleeve allow a purchaser to view the contents of the sleeve.