Special receptacle or package – With ornamentation or simulation
Reexamination Certificate
1997-03-28
2001-03-27
Ackun, Jacob K. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
With ornamentation or simulation
C206S459500
Reexamination Certificate
active
06206190
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates in general to a field of collectible items, and more particularly to a collectible card and can package and method.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many people collect items such as coins, cards, cans, and the like for amusement, profit, or other reasons. For example, a person might collect cards with images of sports personalities to acquire particular cards or a collection of cards over a period of time. The value of each card may be determined, at least in part, according to the image associated with the card, the difficulty associated with collecting the card, based on its rarity or other factors, and the package with which the card is sold, distributed, or otherwise associated.
As collectible items become increasingly varied and valuable, people may collect items and associated packages that are increasingly interesting and visually pleasing. One type of container includes a depression or indentation in a selected area of its external side wall to receive an article. The article may be retained in the depression or indentation using an adhesive or film overlay, which may be transparent to allow viewing of the article. Another container includes a two-piece can having a prize indicia imprinted on the interior of the can and an openable segment to provide a pour hole for the contents of the can. When the contents of the can have been emptied, the prize indicia is visible through the pour hole. Although these containers may be adequate for viewing articles or indicia from outside the containers, none of these containers provide a package for one or more collectible cards that each have a distinctive image. In addition, none of these containers provide a package for one or more collectible cards that relates to the collectible cards and is itself distinctive. As a result, these containers are inadequate to meet the needs and to provoke the interest of many collectors.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a collectible card and can package and method that addresses disadvantages and problems associated with collectible items.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a collectible package includes at least one collectible card having a face that includes a first distinctive image. The first distinctive image may include subject matter that concerns a sports personality, a music personality, a film personality, a cartoon character, a tourist attraction, or other suitable subject matter. A can has a first end, a second end, and a wall coupling the first end and the second end. The can may include a second distinctive image that relates to the first distinctive image, and may be configured according to the first distinctive image. The card is sealed within the can to form the collectible package.
The present invention provides a number of important technical advantages. The collectible card and can package of the present invention provides a package for one or more collectible cards that each have a distinctive image. The cards may be selected at random, such that an undetermined number of packages may be collected before a particular card and associated distinctive image are collected. In addition, the can of the card and can package may include a distinctive image that is related to the distinctive images of the collectible cards and is itself distinctive. As a result, the collectible card and can package of the present invention provokes the interest of collectors to add value to the collectible cards that are sealed within the can of the package.
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Ackun Jacob K.
Baker & Botts L.L.P
Playoff Corporation
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