Removable Adhesive Protector for Trading Card Casings
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Solution Overview
Problem
The visual appeal of trading cards is compromised by damage to their casings, which can be scratched, dented, or discolored, affecting both display and sale value, and conventional sleeves obstruct the interlocking feature of graded card casings, making them prone to falling when stacked.
Innovation Solution
A protector system comprising a removable and adhesive plastic or tempered glass sheet, optionally with perforations or cut-lines, designed to fit specific card case dimensions, allowing for easy application and protection of card casings while maintaining their interlocking capability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a conventional sleeve is placed around a card case, then the card case is protected from scratching and damage, but the interlocking feature of graded card casings is obstructed, making them prone to falling when stacked
Solution Approach 1:
The protector is divided into multiple separate pieces that correspond to different surfaces of the card case (front, back, and sides). This segmentation allows each piece to be applied independently to specific areas, ensuring that the interlocking features on the sides remain accessible while providing comprehensive protection against scratching and damage.
2Reliability
If a thick casing is used to permanently encase a graded card, then the card is protected from damage, but the casing is subject to scratching, denting or other damage that affects appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive protector sheets are applied in advance to the card case surfaces, creating a protective barrier before the case is subjected to potential damage. This pre-applied protection cushioning prevents direct contact between harmful elements (scratches, dents) and the case surface, while maintaining the case's structural integrity and appearance.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a full-coverage protective layer is applied to the card case, then the visual appeal is enhanced and damage is prevented, but the application process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The protective covering is divided into multiple separate adhesive sheets, each designed to fit a specific surface of the card case. This segmentation simplifies the application process by allowing users to apply each piece independently to manageable areas, reducing the overall complexity and time required compared to applying a single large protective layer.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The protector system effectively safeguards card casings from damage, preserves their interlocking feature, and enhances their visual appeal, ensuring better display and handling of graded and standard cards.
Implementation Method 1
a first sheet of material having a first length and a first width, a second sheet of material that is different from the first sheet of material, the second sheet of material is affixed to the first sheet of material, wherein the first sheet of material is configured to be removed from the second sheet of material and affixed to a card protector case
Data Source
AI summary
A protector includes a substrate and a first sheet of a first material supported by the substrate. The first sheet of a first material may be configured to be removed from the substrate and coupled to a casing for a collectable. A kit may include the protector and a first template. The template may have a body including at least one surface configured to guide an instrument to facilitate cutting the protector.