US3777971A
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Stuffed sealed envelope assembly and method
Assignee: Wallace Computer Services Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-16
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1991-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A stuffed sealed envelope including at least one insert sheet wherein the envelope back is equipped with embossment means for substantially immobilizing the insert sheet while affording improved separability.
Inventors
- 👤 D Steidinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:58
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/02; B42D5/023; B42D5/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A stuffed sealed envelope assembly comprising a generally rectangular envelope having a front and a back, at least one generally rectangular insert ply within said envelope, said envelope having lines of adhesive adjacent ang generally parallel to the sides thereof and spaced from the periphery of said insert ply said lines of adhesive forming a perimetric area of generally hollow rectangular configuration, said insert ply lying wholly within said rectangular configuration, said lines of adhesive uniting said front and back thereby providing a sealed assembly, said back being equipped with a plurality of aligned, spaced, upstanding embossment means in said perimetric area, each edge of said insert ply having at least one embossmnet means positioned adjacent to it, said embossment means being of a permanent nature and sized and constructed to substantially immobilize said insert ply during processing thereof on a computer while imparting fluffiness to said assembly to facilitate removal and reinsertion of said insert ply.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A stuffed sealed envelope assembly comprising a generally rectangular envelope having a front and a back, at least one generally rectangular insert ply within said envelope, said envelope having lines of adhesive adjacent ang generally parallel to the sides thereof and spaced from the periphery of said insert ply said lines of adhesive forming a perimetric area of generally hollow rectangular configuration, said insert ply lying wholly within said rectangular configuration, said lines of adhesive uniting said front and back thereby providing a sealed assembly, said back being equipped with a plurality of aligned, spaced, upstanding embossment means in said perimetric area, each edge of said insert ply having at least one embossmnet means positioned adjacent to it, said embossment means being of a permanent nature and sized and constructed to substantially immobilize said insert ply during processing thereof on a computer while imparting fluffiness to said assembly to facilitate removal and reinsertion of said insert ply.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
170 words
A stuffed sealed envelope assembly comprising a generally rectangular envelope having a front and a back, at least one generally rectangular insert ply within said envelope, said envelope having lines of adhesive adjacent and generally parallel to the sides thereof and spaced from the periphery of said insert ply said lines of adhesive forming a perimetric area of generally hollow rectangular configuration, said insert ply lying wholly within said rectangular configuration, said lines of adhesive uniting said front and back thereby providing a sealed assembly, said back being equipped with a plurality of aligned, spaced, upstanding embossment means, each of said embossment means including a cut through said back in that portion of each embossment means nearest said insert ply, each edge of said insert ply having at least one embossment means positioned adjacent to it, said embossment means being sized and constructed to substantially immobilize said insert ply during processing thereof on a computer while imparting fluffiness to said assembly to facilitate removal and reinsertion of said insert ply.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
170 words
A stuffed sealed envelope assembly comprising a generally rectangular envelope having a front and a back, at least one generally rectangular insert ply within said envelope, said envelope having lines of adhesive adjacent and generally parallel to the sides thereof and spaced from the periphery of said insert ply said lines of adhesive forming a perimetric area of generally hollow rectangular configuration, said insert ply lying wholly within said rectangular configuration, said lines of adhesive uniting said front and back thereby providing a sealed assembly, said back being equipped with a plurality of aligned, spaced, upstanding embossment means, each of said embossment means including a cut through said back in that portion of each embossment means nearest said insert ply, each edge of said insert ply having at least one embossment means positioned adjacent to it, said embossment means being sized and constructed to substantially immobilize said insert ply during processing thereof on a computer while imparting fluffiness to said assembly to facilitate removal and reinsertion of said insert ply.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
191 words
A stuffed sealed envelope assembly comprising a generally rectangular envelope having a front and a back, at least one generally rectangular insert ply within said envelope, said envelope having lines of adhesive adjacent and generally parallel to the sides thereof and spaced from the periphery of said insert ply, said lines of adhesive forming a perimetric area of generally hollow rectangular configurAtion, said insert ply lying wholly within said rectangular configuration, said lines of adhesive uniting said front and back thereby providing a sealed assembly, said back being equipped with a plurality of aligned, spaced, upstanding embossment means, each of said embossment means including a cut through said back in that portion of each embossment means nearest said insert ply, each edge of said insert ply having at least one embossment means positioned adjacent to it, said embossment means being sized and constructed to substantially immobilize said insert ply during processing thereof on a computer while imparting fluffiness to said assembly to facilitate removal and reinsertion of said insert ply, said embossment means having the least height relative to said back in the portion thereof most remote from said insert ply.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
191 words
A stuffed sealed envelope assembly comprising a generally rectangular envelope having a front and a back, at least one generally rectangular insert ply within said envelope, said envelope having lines of adhesive adjacent and generally parallel to the sides thereof and spaced from the periphery of said insert ply, said lines of adhesive forming a perimetric area of generally hollow rectangular configurAtion, said insert ply lying wholly within said rectangular configuration, said lines of adhesive uniting said front and back thereby providing a sealed assembly, said back being equipped with a plurality of aligned, spaced, upstanding embossment means, each of said embossment means including a cut through said back in that portion of each embossment means nearest said insert ply, each edge of said insert ply having at least one embossment means positioned adjacent to it, said embossment means being sized and constructed to substantially immobilize said insert ply during processing thereof on a computer while imparting fluffiness to said assembly to facilitate removal and reinsertion of said insert ply, said embossment means having the least height relative to said back in the portion thereof most remote from said insert ply.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |