Ronald G Arthur

US Patent:

6860045, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Mar 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/087655

Inventors:

Edward J. Sadler - Atlanta GA, US
Elizabeth M. Arthur - Lake Geneva WI, US
Ronald A. Arthur - Lake Geneva WI, US

International Classification:

A44C003/00

US Classification:

40 15, 40661, 40626

Abstract:

A memento and a process for manufacturing mementos is disclosed wherein a rectangular laminated sheet is created by face-mounting a color graphic print to an acrylic sheet with an optically-clear adhesive. Then, the laminated sheet is precision-divided into a plurality of discrete mementos with full-bleed imagery conforming to the size and shape of the sub-images comprising said graphic print. Also disclosed are: (i) methods for customizing such mementos with company logos, individual names, or other information; (ii) a first embodiment in the form of a name badge with a removable film backing and finding that permits the user to easily detach the finding from the back of the badge and utilize the remainder as a personalized key fob or luggage tag; and (iii) other embodiments in the form of golf bag tags, name tags, award plaques, photo frames, and mounting boards for physical totems and memorabilia.