Multiple fold product and method of making the same

Abstract

A multiple fold product includes a relatively rigid substrate, such as paperboard, which has upper and lower surfaces. Slots are selectively cut into the substrate at the desired fold locations. The slots divide the substrate into an array of interconnected rectangular sections that are arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns and which are interconnected by tabs. A first transparent, flexible sheet of material is mounted on the upper surface of the substrate. The first sheet of material has selected intelligence reverse printed on its lower surface such that the printed material is interposed between the substrate and the first sheet of material when the first sheet of transparent material is mounted on the substrate. A second transparent, flexible sheet of material is mounted on the lower surface of the substrate. The second sheet of material has selected intelligence reverse printed on its upper surface such that the printed material is interposed between the substrate and the second sheet of material when the second sheet of material is mounted on the substrate. Layers of opaque material interposed between the sheets of material and the substrate.

1 . A multiple fold product, comprising:
 a relatively rigid substrate having upper and lower surfaces, the substrate comprising a plurality of rectangular panels arranged in an array; and   a transparent, relatively flexible material mounted on and covering all of at least one surface of the substrate, the transparent material having selected intelligence reverse printed thereon such that the selected intelligence is interposed between the substrate and the flexible material.   
   
   
       2 . A multiple fold product as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a layer of opaque material interposed between the flexible material and the substrate. 
   
   
       3 . A multiple fold product as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a sheet of paperboard that is diecut with horizontal and vertical slots to form an array of rectangular sections arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns. 
   
   
       4 . A multiple fold product as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises paperboard. 
   
   
       5 . A multiple fold product as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the product is a map. 
   
   
       6 . A multiple fold product as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the product is a game board. 
   
   
       7 . A multiple fold product as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein adjacent rectangular panels are interconnected with one another by tabs. 
   
   
       8 . A multiple fold product as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the array of rectangular panels comprises a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. 
   
   
       9 . A multiple fold product as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises plastic. 
   
   
       10 - 17 . (canceled) 
   
   
       18 . A method of making a multiple fold product, comprising the steps of providing a relatively rigid substrate having upper and lower surfaces, the substrate comprising a plurality of interconnected panels arranged in an array;
 mounting an opaque material to at least one surface of the substrate, the opaque material having selected intelligence printed on an outer surface thereof; and   applying a clear material over the outer surface of the opaque material, the clear material covering all of the at least one surface of the rigid substrate.