# US 11,111,065 B2 · Gift card presentation devices

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- Number: US 11,111,065 B2
- Document ID: US11111065B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/431,535
- Filed: 2017-02-13
- Published: 2017-06-01
- Granted: 2021-09-07
- Earliest claimed: 2013-02-15
- Assignees: e2interactive, Inc.
- Applicants: e2interactive, Inc.
- Inventors: Brett R. Glass; Nicole E. Glass
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11111065B2

## CPC

- B65D 73/0078: {the articles being retained or enclosed in a folded-over or doubled card (B65D75/20 takes precedence)}
- A45C 11/18: Ticket-holders or the like
- B65D 27/00: Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular flexible containers for postal or other purposes having no structural provision for thickness of contents (with shock-absorbing properties B65D81/03)
- B65D 27/04: with apertures or windows for viewing contents
- B65D 27/22: Tongue-and-slot or like closures; Tuck-in flaps
- G06K 19/06028: {using bar codes}
- G06Q 20/387: {Payment using discounts or coupons (relating to marketing G06Q30/02)}
- G06Q 99/00: Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- G07F 17/00: Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G09F 23/10: on paper articles, e.g. booklets, newspapers
- B65D 2203/00: Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
- G06Q 20/354: {Card activation or deactivation}
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- G06K: GRAPHICAL DATA READING (image or video recognition or understanding G06V); PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
- G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G07F: COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D3/00; coin testing G07D5/00; {handling coins or paper currencies apart from payment activated apparatus G07D; payment architectures, schemes or protocols G06Q20/00})
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

## Abstract

The disclosed invention relates generally to various embodiments of holders and packaging for giving gifts. In particular, the invention relates to various gift card holders that hold a gift card and enhance the presentation and gift giving experience for recipients and gift givers alike. The holders and packing also permit a gift card disposed therein to be visible, scanned, accessed, or otherwise activated without removing the gift card from the holder.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A device for holding a stored value card comprising:
a stored value card comprising a barcode or indicia;
a sleeve portion comprising, a front panel and a back panel, wherein the front panel is hingedly connected to the back panel along a first side, and wherein the front panel and the back panel are also connected along a first edge and a second edge;
an insert portion for receiving a stored value card, wherein the insert portion is partially slidably received by the sleeve;
wherein the insert portion includes a first cutout aligned with the barcode or indicia of the stored value card;
a lid panel hingedly connected to the back panel; and
a sub-panel hingedly connected to the lid panel, wherein the sub-panel is attachedly affixed to the lid panel,
wherein the back panel includes a second cutout configured to be aligned with the first cutout when the insert portion is slidably received in the closed position,
wherein the sleeve portion foldably forms a box;
wherein the lid panel comprises one or more tabs configured as attachment points to engage with adornments comprising one or more ribbons or bows.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the insert portion further comprises an adhesive for removably engaging the stored value card.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, further comprising a first tab on the front panel and a second tab on the lid panel, wherein in a closed disposition, the first and the second tab align with one another.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the front panel and the lid panel each present a closing mechanism.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The device of claim 4, wherein the closure means is a hook and loop fastener.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the front panel has a first flap along the first edge of the front panel, and a second flap along the second edge of the front panel, wherein the first and second flaps attach the front of the sleeve to the back panel.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve portion has a rectangular shape.

### Claim 8

A stored value card holder device comprising:
a stored value card comprising a barcode or indicia;
a sleeve portion comprising, a front panel and a back panel, wherein the front panel is hingedly connected to the back panel along a first side, and wherein the front panel and the back panel are also connected along a first edge and a second edge;
an insert portion for receiving the stored value card, wherein the insert portion is partially slidably received by the sleeve;
a lid panel hingedly connected to the back panel; and
a sub-panel hingedly connected to the lid panel, wherein the sub-panel is attachedly affixed to the lid panel; and
wherein the insert portion includes a first cutout aligned with the barcode or indicia of the stored value card;
wherein the back panel includes a second cutout configured to be aligned with the first cutout when the insert portion is slidably received in the closed position,
wherein the sleeve portion foldably forms a box; and
wherein the lid panel comprises one or more tabs configured as attachment points to engage with adornments comprising one or more ribbons or bows.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the insert portion further comprises an adhesive for removably engaging the stored value card.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, further comprising a flap on the front panel and a tab on the lid panel.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The device of claim 10, wherein the front panel and the lid panel each present a closing mechanism.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The device of claim 11, wherein the closing mechanism is a hook-and-loop fastener.

### Claim 13 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the front panel has a first flap along the first edge of the front panel, and a second flap along the second edge of the front panel, wherein the first and second flaps attach the front of the sleeve to the back panel.

### Claim 14 (depends on 8)

The device of claim 8, wherein the barcode or indicia facilitate the activation of the stored value card.
