US3652007A
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Two-way mailing envelope
Assignee: Dominion Envelope Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-12-08
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1989-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A two-way mailing envelope and a continuous envelope assembly which consists of a plurality of collated two-way mailing envelopes. The two-way mailing envelope comprises a front wall panel and a back wall panel which are secured to one another to form a mailing pouch and a closure flap for closing the envelope. The front wall panel has a greater height than the back wall panel so as to provide a permanent record panel which projects beyond the upper edge of the back panel. The closure flap means includes flap means for closing the envelope for first mailing and flap means for closing the envelope for second mailing. The continuous assembly consists of a plurality of envelopes serially connected to one another with the permanent record panels thereof exposed in the same plane for printing purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce A Macdougall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:15
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/08; B42D5/00; B42D5/02; B42D5/023; B42D5/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A two-way mailing envelope comprising a blank having an inner surface and outer surface, said blank having a pair of longitudinally extending side edges and a pair of transversely extending top and bottom edges, said blank being formed to provide a first panel, a second panel connected to said first panel along a horizontally extending fold line, a third panel integrally connected to said second panel along a horizontally extending fold line, a fourth panel integraLly connected to said third panel along a horizontally extending tear line, said first panel being divided into an outer detachable sub-panel and a permanent inner sub-panel by a horizontally extending tear line, said detachable sub-panel having a viewing window formed therein, said second and third panels being secured to one another in a face-to-face relationship to define a mailing pouch therebetween, said second panel being of a greater height than said third panel whereby a portion of said second panel projects beyond the upper edge of said third panel to form a permanent record panel, said blank being foldable along the fold line connecting said first and second panels whereby said first panel may be adhesively secured relative to said third panel to close said mailing pouch for first mailing, said outer detachable sub-panel and fourth panels being detachable after said first mailing by tearing along said tear lines to facilitate second mailing, said mailing pouch being closed for second mailing by folding along the fold line connecting said first panel and said second panel and adhesively securing said second sub-panel to said third panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A two-way mailing envelope comprising a blank having an inner surface and outer surface, said blank having a pair of longitudinally extending side edges and a pair of transversely extending top and bottom edges, said blank being formed to provide a first panel, a second panel connected to said first panel along a horizontally extending fold line, a third panel integrally connected to said second panel along a horizontally extending fold line, a fourth panel integraLly connected to said third panel along a horizontally extending tear line, said first panel being divided into an outer detachable sub-panel and a permanent inner sub-panel by a horizontally extending tear line, said detachable sub-panel having a viewing window formed therein, said second and third panels being secured to one another in a face-to-face relationship to define a mailing pouch therebetween, said second panel being of a greater height than said third panel whereby a portion of said second panel projects beyond the upper edge of said third panel to form a permanent record panel, said blank being foldable along the fold line connecting said first and second panels whereby said first panel may be adhesively secured relative to said third panel to close said mailing pouch for first mailing, said outer detachable sub-panel and fourth panels being detachable after said first mailing by tearing along said tear lines to facilitate second mailing, said mailing pouch being closed for second mailing by folding along the fold line connecting said first panel and said second panel and adhesively securing said second sub-panel to said third panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A two-way mailing envelope as claimed in claim 1 formed from a continuous web having a plurality of control punched holes formed adjacent oppositely disposed longitudinal side edges thereof.
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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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |