US2018178962A1PendingUtilityA1

Gift Token Packaging and Processes

Assignee: AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPPriority: Dec 23, 2016Filed: Dec 21, 2017Published: Jun 28, 2018
Est. expiryDec 23, 2036(~10.4 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
B65D 73/0085B65D 83/12G07F 17/40G06Q 20/22
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Abstract

A method includes forming a card having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a decal removably attached to the bottom surface, the decal including a first unique identifier. The method also includes removably attaching a bottom surface of a token to the top surface of the card, the bottom surface of the token including a second unique identifier operable to provide access to a digital gift. The method further includes removing the decal from the card, attaching the decal to a base of packaging configured to retain the token and the card, and disposing the card and the token within the packaging such that at least the token is removably retained by the packaging and the second unique identifier is inaccessible.

Claims

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1 . A method, comprising:
 forming a card having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a decal removably attached to the bottom surface, the decal including a first unique identifier;   removably attaching a bottom surface of a token to the top surface of the card, the bottom surface of the token including a second unique identifier operable to provide access to a digital gift;   removing the decal from the card;   attaching the decal to a base of packaging configured to retain the token and the card; and   disposing the card and the token within the packaging such that at least the token is removably retained by the packaging and the second unique identifier is inaccessible.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the card includes first visual indicia associated with the digital gift, and the top surface of the token includes second visual indicia associated with the digital gift. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the packaging includes a base, and a lid moveable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position, the card and the token being disposed between the lid and the base. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , the packaging further including a pop-up structure disposed between the lid and the base, the pop-up structure being configured such that movement of the lid causes commensurate movement of the pop-up structure, wherein
 the pop-up structure includes a shelf, and   at least part of the card is disposed on the shelf.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the bottom surface of the card includes a third unique identifier corresponding to the second unique identifier, and wherein the third unique identifier on the bottom surface of the card is inaccessible when the card is disposed on the shelf. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising covering the token and at least a portion of the card with a layer of substantially transparent material configured to assist in removably attaching the token to the card. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising disposing the token and the card within the packaging such that at least part of the token is visible from a location external to the packaging via an opening in a lid of the packaging. 
     
     
         8 . A method, comprising:
 forming a card having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface;   removably attaching a bottom surface of a token to the top surface of the card;   forming a label sheet having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first decal removably attached to one of the first surface or the second surface, and a second decal removably attached to one of the first surface or the second surface,
 the first decal including a first unique identifier, and 
 the second decal including a second unique identifier corresponding to the first unique identifier, the second unique identifier being operable to provide access to a digital gift; 
   removing the first decal from the label sheet;   attaching the first decal to a base of packaging configured to retain the token and the card;   removing the second decal from the label sheet;   attaching the second decal to the bottom surface of the card or the bottom surface of the token; and   disposing the card and the token within the packaging such that at least the token is removably retained by the packaging and the second unique identifier is inaccessible.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , the packaging comprising at least one sidewall extending from the base, and a lid moveable relative to the base, wherein
 the base, the lid, and the at least one sidewall form at least part of an inner compartment of the packaging, and   disposing the card and the token within the packaging includes disposing at least the token within the inner compartment.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein
 the base includes a first region having a perimeter corresponding to the first decal, and   the bottom surface of the card includes a second region having a perimeter corresponding to the second decal.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein at least part of the second unique identifier is obscured from view while the second decal is removably attached to the one of the first surface or the second surface. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the label sheet, the token, and the packaging include common first visual indicia. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the token and the packaging include common second visual indicia indicative of the digital gift. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the packaging further includes at least one of a sound module, a speaker, a light, and a motor. 
     
     
         15 . A method, comprising:
 forming a token having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a decal removably attached to the bottom surface,
 the decal including a first unique identifier, and 
 the token including a second unique identifier corresponding to the first unique identifier, wherein the second unique identifier is
 at least partially obscured by the decal, and 
 operable to provide access to a digital gift; 
 
   removing the decal from the token such that the second unique identifier is at least temporarily exposed;   attaching the decal to a base of packaging configured to retain the token; and   disposing the token within the packaging such that the token is removably retained by the packaging and the second unique identifier is inaccessible.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the packaging includes first visual indicia associated with the digital gift, and the token includes second visual indicia associated with the digital gift. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , the packaging further including a lid moveable relative to the base, and a pop-up structure disposed between the lid and the base, the pop-up structure being configured such that movement of the lid causes commensurate movement of the pop-up structure, wherein
 the pop-up structure includes a shelf, and   the token is disposed on the shelf   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , the packaging further including at least one sidewall extending from the base, wherein
 the base, the lid, and the at least one sidewall form at least part of an inner compartment of the packaging, and   disposing the token within the packaging includes disposing the token within the inner compartment.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the token is disposed within the packaging such that the top surface of the token is visible from a location external to the packaging via an opening in a lid of the packaging. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the first unique identifier is operable to activate the token such that the gift may be redeemed via use of the second unique identifier.

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