US3773251A
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Mail carrier device
Assignee: Hammermill Paper Co
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Filing: 1971-04-05
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1991-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A carrier device for concealing items to be enclosed within an envelope and shipped through the mails. The device is formed of a relatively hard material, which is sealed along its edges to form a pocket. The item to be concealed is placed in the pocket through a slot formed in one of the walls in the device and the item is retained in place by a flap located adjacent the slot wherein the item is inserted.
Inventors
- 👤 G Hadick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A carrier for bulk items designed to be inserted into an envelope comprising a relatively stiff material having first and second sidewalls constructed and arranged to form a pocket, said first sidewall having a slot therein and a latching flap hingedly formed in said first sidewall, a portion of said flap being contiguous to said slot, said flap is adapted to extend out of the plane of said first sidewall to serve as a latch to prevent items from being shaken out of said pocket and to provide easy access into said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A carrier for bulk items designed to be inserted into an envelope comprising a relatively stiff material having first and second sidewalls constructed and arranged to form a pocket, said first sidewall having a slot therein and a latching flap hingedly formed in said first sidewall, a portion of said flap being contiguous to said slot, said flap is adapted to extend out of the plane of said first sidewall to serve as a latch to prevent items from being shaken out of said pocket and to provide easy access into said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An article as set forth in claim 1 in which the carrier is formed of cardboard that is folded at its midsection and sealed along its perimeter to form a completely enclosed pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 6 in which said first sidewall contains a sealing flap extending along one edge thereof, which flap is adapted to extend over said second sidewall to seal the sidewall together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A carrier as set forth in claim 6 in which said first sidewall includes sealing flap members extending along three sides thereof for sealing the two sidewalls together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
A carrier for bulk items designed to be inserted into an envelope comprising a relatively stiff material having first and second sidewalls constructed and arranged to form a pocket, said first sidewall having a slot and spaced cuts extending from said slot to a fold line to form a latching flap, sAid flap is adapted to extend out of the plane of said first sidewall to serve as a latch to prevent items from being shaken out of said pocket and to provide easy access into said pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
A carrier for bulk items designed to be inserted into an envelope comprising a relatively stiff material having first and second sidewalls constructed and arranged to form a pocket, said first sidewall having a slot and spaced cuts extending from said slot to a fold line to form a latching flap, sAid flap is adapted to extend out of the plane of said first sidewall to serve as a latch to prevent items from being shaken out of said pocket and to provide easy access into said pocket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
108 words
A carrier for bulk items designed to be inserted into an envelope comprising a relatively stiff material having first and second sidewalls constructed and arranged to form a pocket, said first sidewall of said pocket defining a slot and a hinged flap cut in said first sidewall contiguous to said slot whereby easy entrance to the pocket is attained and the flap serves as a latch to prevent items from being shaken out of said pocket, said first sidewall having at least two angularly disposed score lines that intersect said slot to permit easy opening of the carrier when it is hinged to remove the items located therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
A carrier for bulk items designed to be inserted into an envelope comprising a relatively stiff material having first and second sidewalls constructed and arranged to form a pocket, said first sidewall of said pocket defining a slot and a hinged flap cut in said first sidewall contiguous to said slot whereby easy entrance to the pocket is attained and the flap serves as a latch to prevent items from being shaken out of said pocket, said first sidewall having at least two angularly disposed score lines that intersect said slot to permit easy opening of the carrier when it is hinged to remove the items located therein.
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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |