US3579947A
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Method of printing and folding a mailing piece
Assignee: GOODWAY Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-07
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-04-07
Abstract
Abstract The method of printing and folding a mailing piece including the steps of running a continuous paper web, printing desired information on the web, selectively feeding insertion envelopes with previously glued tabs onto said web at one side thereof in spaced relationship, adding an axially aligned strip of glue to the other side of the said web, transversely perforating the said web intermediate the said affixed envelopes, transversely cutting the said web immediately adjacent the said perforation, rotating the said cut web portions to a folder utilizing the said perforations, transporting the said cut and folded web sections to a final folder and trimming the edges to thereby provide a finished mailing piece having a glued tab envelope inserted therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Mario Kalman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:59
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B70/00; B31B70/74; B31B70/88; B31B2150/00; B31B2160/00; B31B2160/10; B31B2170/00; B31B2170/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1007; Y10T156/1015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
The method of printing and folding a mailing piece comprising the steps of A. running a continuous web of paper having a longitudinal axis and a first surface and a second surface, B. affixing a plurality of return envelopes in spaced intervals upon the said first surface of the web, 1. said envelopes having glue applied upon a strip which is detachable from the envelope along a previously perforated line; C. transversely perforating the web adjacent one end of each said web-affixed envelope; D. applying a stripe of glue upon the said second web surface; E. transversely cutting the said web adjacent the said transverse perforations and rotating the cut web sections to a folder by utilizing the said perforations; F. transversely folding the said cut web sections at the midpoint thereof to form single folded sections having a said envelope externally affixed thereto; G. folding the said single folded section a second time along the longitudinal Axis thereof, 1 said envelope being folded inwardly within the double folded section; and H. trimming the said double folded section at the top and bottom thereof to remove the said perforations and the said first transverse fold.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
195 words
The method of printing and folding a mailing piece comprising the steps of A. running a continuous web of paper having a longitudinal axis and a first surface and a second surface, B. affixing a plurality of return envelopes in spaced intervals upon the said first surface of the web, 1. said envelopes having glue applied upon a strip which is detachable from the envelope along a previously perforated line; C. transversely perforating the web adjacent one end of each said web-affixed envelope; D. applying a stripe of glue upon the said second web surface; E. transversely cutting the said web adjacent the said transverse perforations and rotating the cut web sections to a folder by utilizing the said perforations; F. transversely folding the said cut web sections at the midpoint thereof to form single folded sections having a said envelope externally affixed thereto; G. folding the said single folded section a second time along the longitudinal Axis thereof, 1 said envelope being folded inwardly within the double folded section; and H. trimming the said double folded section at the top and bottom thereof to remove the said perforations and the said first transverse fold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the said perforated line between the envelope and its glued strip is aligned over the said longitudinal axis of the said web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the said stripe of glue applied to the second web surface is continuously applied.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the said stripe of glue applied to the second web surface is continuously applied, and wherein the said glue stripe is applied over the said longitudinal axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 and the step of gluing the said single folded sections together along the said stripe of glue applied to the second web surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |