Patent Publication Number: US-2012037689-A1

Title: Puzzle storage

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the priority of provisional application Ser. No. 61/401,514, filed on Aug. 16, 2010, which is incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is in the technical field of storaging items. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of storaging puzzles. 
     DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART 
     Typically, puzzle storage devices accommodate more to storing an entire puzzle board. Similar to a standing book rack, the puzzles slide in. Others use a typical bin or container in storing puzzles. The problems associated with these storage devices, however, are that the puzzle pieces fall out and it becomes disorganized. 
     What is needed is a puzzle storage solution that one does not have to actually complete the puzzle in order to store, that one can travel with the puzzle, and which also minimizes space and minimizes the chance of losing puzzle pieces. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a storage solution, specifically, for puzzles. The storage device comprises a secure packaging with a gusset allowing for expansion, a velcro closure flap on a short side, a gauge adhesive is also located on the entire back of the envelope and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box. Individual puzzle pieces go inside. This device, thus, allows for one not having to actually complete the puzzle in order to store the puzzles and allows one to travel with the puzzles in an easy, convenient way. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  shows the storage device with the flap in a closed position. 
         FIG. 2  shows the storage device with the flap in an open position. 
         FIG. 3  depicts a preferred embodiment of the invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       FIG. 1  depicts the device  100  having an envelope  110  with a gusset  120  allowing for expansion, a Velcro closure flap  130  in a closed position on a short side, a gauge adhesive  140  is also located on the entire back of the envelope  110  and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box (Not Shown). This can be at any side of the envelope  110 . It is understood to one skilled in the art, that a secure packaging could be, but not limited, to be an envelope, folder, a box, or a container. In one preferred embodiment, the gauge adhesive  140  is 8″ and is located on the entire back of the envelope and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box (not shown), but in other embodiments, the full page adhesive  140  may become four corners of adhesion.  FIG. 2  depicts the device  100  with the flap  130  in an open position.  FIG. 3  depicts a preferred embodiment of the invention showing multiple flap closures  130 . 
     The puzzles can be, but not limited to, floor puzzles, wooden puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, or cardboard puzzles. It is also understood to one skilled in the art that the secure packaging may be used for more than storing puzzles but can be used in storing other things. For example, storing crayons, magic markers on a coloring book or binder, adhering to board game boxes to hold components of board game, holding take out menus, and adhering to notebook or cookbook hold coupons on back of a to do notebook. 
     In one preferred embodiment, the envelope  110  is 8″×11″ and made out of vinyl. However, it is understood to one skilled in the art that other sizes may be used for the envelope  110 . Moreover, it is understood to one skilled in the art that the envelope  100  may be made out of other types of material. 
     In one preferred embodiment the flap closure  130  is triangular. In another preferred embodiment, the flap closure  130  is rectangular. However, it is understood to one skilled in the art that other varying shapes can be used for flap closure  130 . Furthermore, the closure may be Velcro, snap, adhesive, or a band. However, it is understood that other types of closures can be used to keep the envelope  100  closed. In one preferred embodiment, the gusset  120  is 1.5″ allowing for expansion. However, it is understood that the size of the gusset  120  may vary. In preferred embodiments. Also, the size of gusset  120  may vary all the way down to the exclusion of a gusset 
     While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be, the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein.