US3764061A
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Film processing envelope
Assignee: Moore Business Forms Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-17
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-07-17
Abstract
Abstract An envelope for use in the handling and processing of film, having outer plies connected together on three sides to form an envelope pocket, a flap on the open end of the envelope and a removable customer''s and dealer''s copy attached to the flap and underlying the envelope. Customer and film identification information is placed on the outer surface of the envelope and transferred to the underlying copy by means of a sheet of transfer paper disclosed between the envelope and the copy. A gummed tab, having identification indicia thereon corresponding to identification indicia provided on the envelope and on the copy, may be removably attached to the flap before inserting it within the envelope. Also, the flap may be gummed for sealing the envelope, both before being sent for processing and before it is returned to the dealer.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hulbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An envelope assembly comprising: top and bottom plies connected together along three sides thereby defining an envelope having an open end, a flap provided on one of said plies at said open end and extending outwardly thereof for closing said envelope, a receipt sheet underlying said envelope and being removably attached to said flap, a sheet of transfer material disposed between said receipt sheet and said envelope for transferring indicia on to said receipt sheet from said envelope, and a tab having identification indicia thereon corresponding to identification indicia provided On said envelope and on said sheet, said tab being removably attached to said flap, adhesive securing means on both said tab and said flap for, respectively, adhesively securing said tab on to the film to be processed and for closing the open end of said envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An envelope assembly comprising: top and bottom plies connected together along three sides thereby defining an envelope having an open end, a flap provided on one of said plies at said open end and extending outwardly thereof for closing said envelope, a receipt sheet underlying said envelope and being removably attached to said flap, a sheet of transfer material disposed between said receipt sheet and said envelope for transferring indicia on to said receipt sheet from said envelope, and a tab having identification indicia thereon corresponding to identification indicia provided On said envelope and on said sheet, said tab being removably attached to said flap, adhesive securing means on both said tab and said flap for, respectively, adhesively securing said tab on to the film to be processed and for closing the open end of said envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
105 words
The envelope assembly according to claim 1 wherein said receipt sheet is attached to the free end of said flap by means of a tear strip attached thereto along a line of perforations, said receipt sheet being also attached to the free end of the other one of said plies at said open end by means of a removable strip attached thereto along a line of perforations, said removable strip and said transfer sheet both being secured to said tear strip, whereby said receipt sheet, said removable strip, said transfer sheet and said tear strip may be removed altogether along both said lines of perforations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The envelope assembly according to claim 2 wherein said receipt sheet is removably attached to said tear strip along a line of perforations, said receipt sheet being divided into a customer receipt section and a dealer receipt section along a line of perforations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The envelope assembly according to claim 2 wherein said adhesive securing means comprises a gummed pressure sensitive adhesive, and wherein a strip of release-coat paper is provided over said adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The envelope assembly according to claim 2 wherein a fold line is provided for said flap along which said flap may be folded for closing said envelope.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
An envelope assembly comprising: top and bottom plies connected together along three sides thereby defining an envelope having an open end, a flap provided on one of said plies at said open end and extending outwardly thereof for closing said envelope, a receipt sheet removably attached to the free end of said flap by means of a tear strip attached thereto along a line of perforations, said receipt sheet also being attached to the free end of the other one of said plies at said open end by means of a removable tear strip attached thereto along a line of perforations, a sheet of transfer material disposed between said receipt sheet and said envelope for transferring indicia on to said receipt sheet from said envelope, said removable strip and said transfer sheet both being secured to said tear strip, whereby said receipt sheet, said removable strip, said transfer sheet and said tear strip may be removed altogether along both said lines of perforations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
163 words
An envelope assembly comprising: top and bottom plies connected together along three sides thereby defining an envelope having an open end, a flap provided on one of said plies at said open end and extending outwardly thereof for closing said envelope, a receipt sheet removably attached to the free end of said flap by means of a tear strip attached thereto along a line of perforations, said receipt sheet also being attached to the free end of the other one of said plies at said open end by means of a removable tear strip attached thereto along a line of perforations, a sheet of transfer material disposed between said receipt sheet and said envelope for transferring indicia on to said receipt sheet from said envelope, said removable strip and said transfer sheet both being secured to said tear strip, whereby said receipt sheet, said removable strip, said transfer sheet and said tear strip may be removed altogether along both said lines of perforations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The envelope assembly according to claim 6 wherein said receipt sheet is removably attached to said tear strip along a line of perforations, said receipt sheet being divided into a customer receipt station and a dealer receipt section along a line of perforations.
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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |