EP0157484A2
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Labels in the form of a envelope
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-02-19
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2005-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A label in the form of an envelope formed from a single folded sheet, the sheet being divided into a row of three rectilinear panels, the middle panel having at one longitudinal edge thereof a lower panel and at the other longitudinal edge thereof an upper panel which is separated from the middle panel by a line of perforations, the envelope being formed by folding the two outer panels of the row and the lower panel over the rear face of the middle panel so that the envelope is closed either by adhering the rear face of the envelope to a surface or by folding the upper panel or a portion thereof over the rear face of the middle panel, whereby the envelope so closed can be opened by tearing along the line of perforations.
Inventors
- 👤 David John Instance
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:47
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0288; G09F3/0289
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A label in the form of an envelope formed from a single folded sheet, the sheet being divided into a row of three rectilinear panels, the middle panel having at one longitudinal edge thereof a lower panel and at the other longitudinal edge thereof an upper panel which is separated from the middle panel by a line of perforations, the envelope being formed by folding the two outer panels of the row and the lower panel over the rear face of the middle panel so that the envelope is closed either by adhering the rear face of the envelope to a surface or by folding the upper panel or a portion thereof over the rear face of the middle panel, whereby the envelope so closed can be opened by tearing along the line of perforations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A label in the form of an envelope formed from a single folded sheet, the sheet being divided into a row of three rectilinear panels, the middle panel having at one longitudinal edge thereof a lower panel and at the other longitudinal edge thereof an upper panel which is separated from the middle panel by a line of perforations, the envelope being formed by folding the two outer panels of the row and the lower panel over the rear face of the middle panel so that the envelope is closed either by adhering the rear face of the envelope to a surface or by folding the upper panel or a portion thereof over the rear face of the middle panel, whereby the envelope so closed can be opened by tearing along the line of perforations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A label according to Claim 1, wherein the upper panel is not folded over the middle panel and the rear face of the envelope consists of a surface portion of each of the folded panels and the rear face of the upper panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A label according to Claim 1, wherein the upper panel or a portion thereof is folded over the middle panel and the rear face of the envelope consists of a surface portion of each of the folded panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A label according to Claim 1 or Claim 3, wherein when the upper panel is folded as aforesaid, the line of perforations coincides generally with the fold line between the middle and upper panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A label according to Claim 1 or Claim 3, wherein when a portion of the upper panel is folded aforesaid, the line of perforations extends across the front surface of the resultant envelope and is generally parallel with the fold line between the middle and upper panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
A label according to any foregoing Claim, wherein the lower edge of each of the two outer panels has a cut-away portion· such that when the two outer panels are folded over the lower panel, the lower panel is not completely covered by the two outer panels.7. A label according to any foregoing Claim, wherein the rear face of the folded envelope is adhered to a support web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A label according to Claim 7, wherein the rear face of the support web is self-adhesive and is adhered to a release backing material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A label according to any foregoing Claim, wherein the folded envelope contains a booklet or sheet of printed instructions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
A label according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, wherein the single folded sheet also includes a sheet portion which is attached to the lower panel by a second line of perforations and prior to folding the two outer panels the sheet portion and the lower panel can be folded over the row of three rectilinear panels whereby the sheet portion is enclosed in the envelope but can be removed from the open envelope and detached therefrom by tearing along the second line of perforations.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A reel of release backing material carrying thereon a succession of labels as claimed in any foregoing claim.
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