US3595383A
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Mailing device
Assignee: Windsor Communications Group Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-17
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-04-17
Abstract
Abstract An elongated sheet is divided into four panels by three score lines with the two intermediate panels containing openings, so that when these panels are folded about their common score line, the openings are in face to face alignment. An article is mounted on one of the intermediate panels so that it is visible through the openings. The two end panels are foldable about their corresponding fold lines to cover the openings and are fastened for mailing. These intermediate panels have indicia and designs thereon for mailing.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Boylan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544; B65D85/546; B65D73/00; B65D73/0078; B65D73/0085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A mailing device comprising a pair of first and second body members folded about a fold line in superimposed relation, each of said fIrst and second members having an opening therein in face-to-face alignment, a flat article positioned between said first and second members and visible through said openings, at least one of said first members having radial slits extending from said opening therein for forming tongues for overlying said article and retaining said article on said first member, a side flap extending from the edge of each of said first and second members diametrically opposite to the first-mentioned fold line, said flaps being foldable back on its corresponding member to overlie said openings therein, and means securing said flaps in said folded position for mailing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A mailing device comprising a pair of first and second body members folded about a fold line in superimposed relation, each of said fIrst and second members having an opening therein in face-to-face alignment, a flat article positioned between said first and second members and visible through said openings, at least one of said first members having radial slits extending from said opening therein for forming tongues for overlying said article and retaining said article on said first member, a side flap extending from the edge of each of said first and second members diametrically opposite to the first-mentioned fold line, said flaps being foldable back on its corresponding member to overlie said openings therein, and means securing said flaps in said folded position for mailing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A mailing device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said edges of first and second members opposite said fold line are adapted to fold over said openings in said first and second member, and means for engaging the edges of said flaps for retaining said members in folded position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A mailing device in accordance with claim 1, further including a passageway through said first and second members adjacent to said first mentioned fold line for receiving a wall peg, and a transparent envelope encompassing said body members and their corresponding side flaps in coplanar relation for allowing examination of any design and indicia on the outer surfaces of said members and flaps, and viewing an article through the opening in said members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
A mailing device comprising a pair of first and second body members folded about a fold line in superimposed relation, each of said first and second members having an opening therein in face-to-face alignment, a flat, generally circular article positioned between said first and second members and visible through said openings, at least one of said first members having a plurality of circumferential slits arranged about said opening for receiving said article, the radius of said slits being smaller than the radius of said article, a side flap extending from the edge of each of said first and second members diametrically opposite to the first-mentioned fold line, said flaps being foldable back on its corresponding member to overlie said openings therein, and means securing said flaps in said folded position for mailing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
132 words
A mailing device comprising a pair of first and second body members folded about a fold line in superimposed relation, each of said first and second members having an opening therein in face-to-face alignment, a flat, generally circular article positioned between said first and second members and visible through said openings, at least one of said first members having a plurality of circumferential slits arranged about said opening for receiving said article, the radius of said slits being smaller than the radius of said article, a side flap extending from the edge of each of said first and second members diametrically opposite to the first-mentioned fold line, said flaps being foldable back on its corresponding member to overlie said openings therein, and means securing said flaps in said folded position for mailing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mailing device as in claim 4, wherein said article is a phonograph record.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |