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Shipping envelope
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-01
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A shipping envelope having a front and back panel, the latter having an aperture to expose a portion of the surface of a shipping ticket contained in the envelope so that the back of the envelope and the exposed surface of the shipping ticket can be adhesively secured to a container, the envelope having means whereby the front panel thereof can readily be stripped from the back panel to expose the shipping ticket, the latter having readily removable end portions carrying shipping indicia thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph S Oettinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/54; B65D75/545; B65D27/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/831
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A shipping envelope assembly comprising a substantially rectangular front panel, a substantially rectangular rear panel joined to said front panel along the marginal edges thereof to define an envelope, said front panel including a pull tab, a plurality of lines of perforations formed in said front panel defining a front removable area connected to said pull tab, at least one aperture defined in said rear panel, an elongated, essentially rectangular ticket having an intermediate portion, and an end portion separated from said intermediate portion by a tear line, said ticket, when positioned in said envelope, having a region of said intermediate portion exposed through said aperture in said rear panel, said end portion of said ticket being shielded by said rear panel whereby, when said assembly is adhesively secured to a container by an adhesive applied to the rear face of said rear panel, said rear face of said panel and said exposed regioN of said ticket will be secured to said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A shipping envelope assembly comprising a substantially rectangular front panel, a substantially rectangular rear panel joined to said front panel along the marginal edges thereof to define an envelope, said front panel including a pull tab, a plurality of lines of perforations formed in said front panel defining a front removable area connected to said pull tab, at least one aperture defined in said rear panel, an elongated, essentially rectangular ticket having an intermediate portion, and an end portion separated from said intermediate portion by a tear line, said ticket, when positioned in said envelope, having a region of said intermediate portion exposed through said aperture in said rear panel, said end portion of said ticket being shielded by said rear panel whereby, when said assembly is adhesively secured to a container by an adhesive applied to the rear face of said rear panel, said rear face of said panel and said exposed regioN of said ticket will be secured to said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said rear panel includes reversely bent connector flaps at each end secured to the ends of said front panel, said pull tab being defined by an end portion of said front panel extending beyond the associated, reversely bent connector flap of the rear portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein said front panel includes a pair of tab portions outwardly lapping and adhesively connected to said rear panel, said tab portions, in said lapping position, being offset from said aperture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |