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Gift wrap kit, methods and apparatusRelated Patent Categories: Envelopes, Wrappers, And Paperboard Boxes, WrapperGift wrap kit, methods and apparatus description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070007324, Gift wrap kit, methods and apparatus. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/696,650 filed Jul. 6, 2005, from which this application claims priority. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to a convenient gift wrapping system requiring no cutting of the wrap and no tape to tape the wrap together. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Normal methods of gift wrapping requires the use of paper based material that must be cut for the gift and then taped so the paper will not unfold and unwrap. The paper is wasted and after use is generally thrown away because it has been torn from the unwrapping process. [0004] What is needed is a system of wrapping gifts that is convenient, provides for reusable wrapping material, does not require the use of tape, saves time, is easy to store, has multiple purposes and provides for easy wrapping. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] The invention is a wrapping apparatus, method and kit comprising custom printed heavy gauge or heavy duty colored foil, pre-formed in varying sizes and shapes such as square shape, rectangular shape, or round shape. The foil can be customized to include designer prints in a contrasting color or with words or phrases printed in a contrasting color for the use of wrapping gifts or other items. [0006] One example of a preferred foil suitable for use in the invention is foil AL 1100 supplied by A. J. Oster Foils, Inc. with a thickness gauge of 0.00150 inches or thicker. Specifically, colored foil is printed with words, phrases or designs in a second color or alternatively two or more colors. [0007] The shapes are cut into varying sizes, including but not exclusive to, 12 inch round and/or square, 18 inch round and/or square, 24 inch round and or square, 36 inch round or square. Other shapes may be triangular, oblong, rectangular, etc., in varying sizes. The foil would then be packaged in flat boxes (similar to a "pizza" box for a hinged box or other conventional boxes with separate top and bottom sections) in either all one size or in a variety of multiple sizes (for example, three or four sizes) and multiple prints and colors (for example, three or four prints and colors) for variety for the consumer. [0008] Foil, colors and print will be non-toxic which provides an opportunity to recycle wrap for the possible use with food products for gift giving or entertaining or for covering serving plates/platters/casseroles. The foil may even be oven tempered wrap for oven use. Of course, there are several other opportunities for use, which are too enumerable to list here. [0009] The purpose is not only aesthetic, but an extremely unique concept for wrapping gifts. The convenience of wrapping which does not require the use of scissors, since the sheets are pre-cut. In addition, there is no chance of injury from tearing/cutting foil because the box does not have a blade because the wrap size has been predetermined. Children ages 3 years and up can wrap because the object is placed in the middle and the gauge of the foil material allows the wrap to folded around item or pulled up and twisted at the top of the gift, such as a gift basket or bottle of wine. The invention provides for ease of wrapping odd sized gifts due to the flexibility and durability of the foil product versus a paper or cellophane product. Foil can mold to any shape and be twisted and/or folded closed. It is unnecessary to use tape or ribbon which adds to the convenience factor. When last minute gifts have to be purchased, the box containing the foil and comprising the kit, can be thrown in the trunk of a car, then the person can stop to purchase a gift while in transit to an event or special gathering, the gift can be wrapped immediately and the person can proceed to the event or special gathering. The product can also be used for and covering plates for a colorful buffet or for any type of food gift or presentation. [0010] In addition to marketing to the direct consumers and retailers, other target markets include liquor stores and nurseries for the purpose of wrapping gift bottles and plant containers or fresh flower bouquets. Specific businesses can be targeted to offer their logo on the wrap to personalize their gifts. For example, hotels who could utilize their logo wrap in their gift store or for guest offerings. Restaurants will wrap up to-go orders and "doggie bags", book stores, gift store chains, etc. can all utilize the invention. [0011] To complete the kit, generally flat boxes will contain the foil in varying sizes and shapes as discussed above. These boxes can be easily stored on shelves or under a bed. The box may be a single color such as black or may include other desired colors and patterns, including logos for businesses. The box is effectively a container for the foil that can be made from cardboard material, hard plastic or more flexible polyethylene-like or vinyl material, and the closure means can be typical folded overlap portion such that used in pizza boxes, or even zippered or interlocking portions when flexible material is being used, or separate overlapping top and bottom conventional boxes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] In the accompanying drawings: [0013] FIG. 1 is a conceptual depiction of one embodiment of the present invention where the box is a hinged type of box and box contains an example of the wrapping foil; [0014] FIG. 2 is a conceptual depiction of another embodiment of the present invention where the box more closely resembles a conventional box and box contains an example of the wrapping foil; [0015] FIG. 3 is a conceptual depiction of one embodiment of the present invention where a selected foil is being readied to wrap an item; [0016] FIG. 4 is a conceptual depiction of the embodiment of FIG. 3 where the selected foil is in the process of being wrapped around the item; [0017] FIG. 5 is a depiction of the item of FIGS. 3 and 4 wrapped as a gift; [0018] FIG. 6 is a depiction showing multiple sizes and shapes as well as a variety of indicia and colors of the foil in a box; [0019] FIG. 7 is an example of alternative shapes and background design with lettering or indicia to reflect a love and peace theme; and Continue reading about Gift wrap kit, methods and apparatus... 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