US3693869A
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Remailable mailing envelope
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-24
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1990-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A window envelope arrangement with the original sender''s return address label removable by recipient and replaceable to cover the window which had originally exposed the recipient''s address so that the same envelope may be returned in the mail by the recipient with an enclosure, such as a check, back to the original sender. Capable of expression in several different forms, the envelope body itself resembles the usual window arrangement but a top sealing flap with the return address incorporates a detachable remailable sender''s label flap with either self-stick or wettable glue, perforated on the remailable return address label so that it is torn away and stuck in place over the window without the remailing recipient having to do any alignment, addressing or writing on the envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Eaves Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/04; B65D27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
In a remailable envelope which is used to send an enclosure, such as a statement or bill, in a first and initial mailing and to be returned to the original sender in a second mailing: a. an envelope pocket having an open top into which is inserted an enclosure, and a front on which the original address is viewable, b. a first sealing flap on said envelope for sealing said pocket for the original first mailing thereof, c. a return address label attached on said envelope near one edge thereof in position to function as the return address on the original first mailing, said label being detachably attached on said envelope for easy removal thereof and for repositioning over the original address on the front of the envelope, there being means between said label After removal and said front of said envelope to retain said label thereon, d. and a second sealing flap for sealing said envelope for return, e. said first sealing flap having a window therein and said flap folding over said return address label for initial, first mailing and being detached and discarded for return mailing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
In a remailable envelope which is used to send an enclosure, such as a statement or bill, in a first and initial mailing and to be returned to the original sender in a second mailing: a. an envelope pocket having an open top into which is inserted an enclosure, and a front on which the original address is viewable, b. a first sealing flap on said envelope for sealing said pocket for the original first mailing thereof, c. a return address label attached on said envelope near one edge thereof in position to function as the return address on the original first mailing, said label being detachably attached on said envelope for easy removal thereof and for repositioning over the original address on the front of the envelope, there being means between said label After removal and said front of said envelope to retain said label thereon, d. and a second sealing flap for sealing said envelope for return, e. said first sealing flap having a window therein and said flap folding over said return address label for initial, first mailing and being detached and discarded for return mailing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
219 words
In a remailable envelope which is used to send an enclosure, such as a statement or bill, in a first and initial mailing and to be returned to the original sender in a second mailing: a. an envelope pocket having an open top into which is inserted an enclosure, and a front on which the original address is viewable, b. a first sealing flap on said envelope for sealing said pocket for the original first mailing thereof, c. a return address label attached on said envelope near one edge thereof in position to function as the return address on the original first mailing, said label being detachably attached on said envelope for easy removal thereof and for re-positioning over the original address on the front of the envelope, there being means between said label after removal and said front of said envelope to retain said label thereon, d. and a second sealing flap for sealing said envelope for return, e. said envelope being folded from a flat blank comprising a back panel, front panel, first sealing flap panel, second sealing flap panel and return address panel, f. said first sealing flap panel having a window therein, said return address panel being attached to said second sealing flap panel and positioned to be folded beneath said window for first mailing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
219 words
In a remailable envelope which is used to send an enclosure, such as a statement or bill, in a first and initial mailing and to be returned to the original sender in a second mailing: a. an envelope pocket having an open top into which is inserted an enclosure, and a front on which the original address is viewable, b. a first sealing flap on said envelope for sealing said pocket for the original first mailing thereof, c. a return address label attached on said envelope near one edge thereof in position to function as the return address on the original first mailing, said label being detachably attached on said envelope for easy removal thereof and for re-positioning over the original address on the front of the envelope, there being means between said label after removal and said front of said envelope to retain said label thereon, d. and a second sealing flap for sealing said envelope for return, e. said envelope being folded from a flat blank comprising a back panel, front panel, first sealing flap panel, second sealing flap panel and return address panel, f. said first sealing flap panel having a window therein, said return address panel being attached to said second sealing flap panel and positioned to be folded beneath said window for first mailing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The envelope in claim 2: Said first sealing flap extending from one edge of said back panel, and said second sealing flap extending from the edge of said front panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The envelope in claim 3: Said return address panel extending from the edge of said second sealing flap.
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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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |