Multiple pocket perforated print sheets

Abstract

Template sheets having perforations and fold lines are used to produce three-dimensional objects that has at least one of: (a) separated first and second cavities; and (b) a functionally operating tab or flap. Examples include a sliding panel display, and CD or DVD holders. Kits can advantageously include one or more templates, as well as instructions. These materials can advantageously be shrink wrapped together.

1 . A method of making a folded object, comprising: 
 providing a template sheet having perforations and fold lines;    printing onto the template using a desktop printer;    removing a portion of the sheet along at least one of the perforations to leave a working piece; and    folding the working piece along at least one of the fold lines in a manner that produces at least one of: (a) separated first and second cavities; and (b) a functionally operating tab or flap.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising arranging the perforations and fold lines such that the first cavity is sized and dimensioned to hold a CD or DVD, and the flap closes an opening to the cavity.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising arranging the perforations and fold lines such that each of the first and second cavities is sized and dimensioned to hold a CD or DVD.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 3 , further comprising arranging the perforations and fold lines such that an opening of the first cavity faces an opening of the second cavity in a first configuration, and the openings of the first and second cavities face in the same direction in a second configuration.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the step of printing comprises printing first and second images, and further comprises arranging the perforations and fold lines such that the first image overlies the second image in a configuration of the object.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the step of printing comprises using a printer selected from the list consisting of a laser printer, a bubble-jet printer, and an ink-jet printer.  
   
   
       7 . A template comprising: 
 a plurality of perforations arranged to define a working portion and a throwaway portion;    a plurality of fold lines arranged such that folding the working portion along the fold lines will produce an object having at least one of: (a) separated first and second cavities; and (b) a functionally operating tab or flap.    
   
   
       8 . The template of  claim 7 , further comprising a gloss or semi-gloss printing area upon which an image can be printed.  
   
   
       9 . The template of  claim 7  wherein the object comprises a cavity sized and dimensioned to hold a CD or DVD, and wherein the flap closes an opening to the cavity.  
   
   
       10 . The template of  claim 7  wherein the object comprises first and second cavities, each of which is sized and dimensioned to hold a CD or DVD.  
   
   
       11 . The template of  claim 10  wherein the first and second cavities have openings along a common closing fold panel.  
   
   
       12 . The template of  claim 7  wherein the tab is operable to switch between alternating displays of overlapping images.  
   
   
       13 . The template of  claim 7  further comprising a thickness of at least {fraction (4/1000)}″.  
   
   
       14 . A kit for making a three-dimensional object, comprising: 
 a first template sheet having a high quality printing finish, a first plurality of perforations arranged to define a first working portion and a first throw-away portion, and a first plurality of fold lines arranged such that folding the first working portion along the fold lines will produce an object having at least one of: (a) separated first and second cavities; and (b) a functionally operating tab or flap; and    instructions for making the object using the template sheet.    
   
   
       15 . The kit of  claim 14 , further comprising a second template sheet having a second plurality of perforations and fold lines, wherein the second template sheet defines a second working portion and a second throw-away portion, and wherein the instructions describe how to make the object using both first and second working portions.  
   
   
       16 . The kit of  claim 14 , wherein the first and second sheets, and the instructions, are shrink-wrapped together.  
   
   
       17 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein openings to the first and second cavities are connected via a folding member.  
   
   
       18 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the object comprises a sliding panel display.