John H Talbot

US Patent:

D665021, Aug 7, 2012

Filed:

May 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/420321

Inventors:

David Mayer - Bay Village OH, US
Michelle Parkinson - Garfield Heights OH, US
John Talbot - Bay Village OH, US
Sharon Bogdanski - Westlake OH, US

Assignee:

American Greetings Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

1901

US Classification:

D19 1

US Patent:

D665446, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Dec 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/408095

Inventors:

David Mayer - Bay Village OH, US
Lynne Shlonsky - Shaker Heights OH, US
David Sapp - Avon Lake OH, US
John Talbot - Bay Village OH, US
Seth Larson - Lakewood OH, US
Gary Nelson - Avon OH, US
Carol Miller - Twinsburg OH, US

Assignee:

American Greetings Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

1901

US Classification:

D19 2

US Patent:

8490306, Jul 23, 2013

Filed:

Jan 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/743806

Inventors:

John Talbot - Bay Village OH, US
Anthony Begin - Cleveland OH, US
Annie Deckerd - Elyria OH, US

Assignee:

American Greetings Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

G09F 1/00

US Classification:

4012408, 4012403, 40414, 446149

Abstract:

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object.

US Patent:

8595961, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

May 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/476326

Inventors:

David Mayer - Bay Village OH, US
Terry Hughes - Avon OH, US
Jerry Guo - Shanghai, CN
John Talbot - Bay Village OH, US
Sharon Bogdanski - Westlake OH, US

Assignee:

American Greetings - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

G09F 1/00

US Classification:

4012403, 4012408, 40538, 40455

Abstract:

Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof.

US Patent:

20130097898, Apr 25, 2013

Filed:

Apr 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/447458

Inventors:

David Mayer - Bay Village OH, US
Terry Hughes - Avon OH, US
Jerry Guo - Shanghai, CN
Tiger Qiao - Shanghai, CN
John Talbot - Bay Village OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 1/00

US Classification:

4012403

Abstract:

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion.

US Patent:

20130133232, May 30, 2013

Filed:

May 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/483140

Inventors:

Gary Nelson - Avon OH, US
John Talbot - Bay Village OH, US

International Classification:

B42D 15/02

US Classification:

4012403, 4012401

Abstract:

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion.

US Patent:

20130139418, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Jan 7, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/735649

Inventors:

American Greetings Corporation - Cleveland OH, US
John Talbot - Bay Village OH, US
Lauren Budzar - Seven Hills OH, US
Mary McClain - Shaker Heights OH, US
Brent Cottrell - Amherst OH, US
Melissa Cornet - Shaker Heights OH, US
Dave McPeek - Strongsville OH, US
Brian Cleary - Cleveland OH, US
Melissa Flesher - Avon OH, US
Beth Dinvald - Cleveland OH, US
Tiger Qiao - Shanghai, CN
Jerry Guo - Shanghai, CN

Assignee:

American Greetings Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B42D 15/02

US Classification:

4012403

Abstract:

An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card.

US Patent:

20130192103, Aug 1, 2013

Filed:

Mar 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/800283

Inventors:

American Greetings Corporation - Cleveland OH, US
Lynne SHLONSKY - Shaker Heights OH, US
John TALBOT - Bay Village OH, US
David MAYER - Bay Village OH, US

Assignee:

American Greetings Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

G09F 1/04

US Classification:

4012403

Abstract:

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion.