US3227360A
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Two-way envelope
Assignee: Tension Envelope Corp
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Filing: 1964-04-17
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1984-04-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Krueger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/08; B65D27/04; B65D27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
IN A TWO-WAY MAILING ENVELOPE INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR FRONT AND REAR PANEL PORTIONS CONNECTED ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE EDGES THEREOF TO PROVIDE A POCKET THEREBETWEEN AND AN EXTENSION PORTION PROJECTING FROM ONE OF THE CONNECTED SIDE EDGES FOR CARRYING POSTAGE FOR A FIRST MAILING, THE REMAINING TOP EDGES OF SAID PORTIONS BEING UNCOMNECTED TO PROVIDE AN INSERT OPENING TO THE POCKET, ONE OF SAID PANELS HAVING A WINDOW, AND A PARTITION FLAP EXTENDING FROM ONE OF THE OPPOSITELY CONNECTED SIDE EDGES INTO THE POCKET AND HAVING A PORTION LYING FREELY BETWEEN SAID PANEL PORTIONS IN COVERING RELATION WITH THE WINDOW OPENING TO DIVIDE SAID END OF THE POCKET INTO COMPARTMENTS AND TO CARRYING A MAILING ADDRESS FOR RETURN MAILING THAT IS VISIBLE IN THE WINDOW OPENING WHEN THE COMPARTMENT NEAREST THE WINDOW IS EMPTY, SAID PARTITION FLAP HAVING A FACE PORTION AT SAID INSERT OPENING EXPOSED BY SAID OTHER PANEL FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SAID EXPOSED FACE PORTION OF THE PARTITION FLAP TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
IN A TWO-WAY MAILING ENVELOPE INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR FRONT AND REAR PANEL PORTIONS CONNECTED ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE EDGES THEREOF TO PROVIDE A POCKET THEREBETWEEN AND AN EXTENSION PORTION PROJECTING FROM ONE OF THE CONNECTED SIDE EDGES FOR CARRYING POSTAGE FOR A FIRST MAILING, THE REMAINING TOP EDGES OF SAID PORTIONS BEING UNCOMNECTED TO PROVIDE AN INSERT OPENING TO THE POCKET, ONE OF SAID PANELS HAVING A WINDOW, AND A PARTITION FLAP EXTENDING FROM ONE OF THE OPPOSITELY CONNECTED SIDE EDGES INTO THE POCKET AND HAVING A PORTION LYING FREELY BETWEEN SAID PANEL PORTIONS IN COVERING RELATION WITH THE WINDOW OPENING TO DIVIDE SAID END OF THE POCKET INTO COMPARTMENTS AND TO CARRYING A MAILING ADDRESS FOR RETURN MAILING THAT IS VISIBLE IN THE WINDOW OPENING WHEN THE COMPARTMENT NEAREST THE WINDOW IS EMPTY, SAID PARTITION FLAP HAVING A FACE PORTION AT SAID INSERT OPENING EXPOSED BY SAID OTHER PANEL FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SAID EXPOSED FACE PORTION OF THE PARTITION FLAP TO
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |