Abstract A roll of paper is provided with a plurality of envelopes and enclosures laid out in alternating end-to-end relation. Margins are provided along each edge of the roll of paper in which indexing apertures are formed to properly position the paper for an automatic printing operation. Subsequent to the printing operation, each envelope-enclosure is separated as a single unit from the roll for further processing in a standard folding machine. In the folding machine, the enclosure is folded about itself and the line joining the enclosure to the envelope into overlying engagement with a portion of the envelope to which it is secured by means of fugitive glue spots. The enclosure is then separated from the envelope and the envelope is folded and sealed about the enclosure. The envelope flap may be automatically sealed at this time or left open so that additional inserts may be placed in the envelope. The enclosure may be in the form of a single letter sheet or a combination letter sheet and return envelope.
A process for producing an envelope containing a separate enclosure sheet from a combined enclosure sheet-integral envelope in which said combined enclosure sheet-integral envelope comprises a first sheet and a second sheet jointed thereto along a first transverse line, the opposite longitudinal edges of said first sheet being positioned inside those of said second sheet, said second sheet having a second transverse line defining top and bottom panels and a third transverse line in said top panel defining an envelope flap thereon, said process comprising; a. applying fugitive glue means to one of said first and second sheets, b. folding said first sheet along said first transverse line to secure said first sheet and said second sheet together by said fugitive glue means, c. separating said first sheet from said second sheet along sAid first transverse line prior to folding said second sheet along said second transverse line about said first sheet and, d. folding said second sheet along said second transverse line about said first sheet and sealing the edge portions of said second sheet together to form said second sheet into an envelope containing said first sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A process for producing an envelope containing a separate enclosure sheet from a combined enclosure sheet-integral envelope in which said combined enclosure sheet-integral envelope comprises a first sheet and a second sheet jointed thereto along a first transverse line, the opposite longitudinal edges of said first sheet being positioned inside those of said second sheet, said second sheet having a second transverse line defining top and bottom panels and a third transverse line in said top panel defining an envelope flap thereon, said process comprising; a. applying fugitive glue means to one of said first and second sheets, b. folding said first sheet along said first transverse line to secure said first sheet and said second sheet together by said fugitive glue means, c. separating said first sheet from said second sheet along sAid first transverse line prior to folding said second sheet along said second transverse line about said first sheet and, d. folding said second sheet along said second transverse line about said first sheet and sealing the edge portions of said second sheet together to form said second sheet into an envelope containing said first sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A process as set forth in claim 1 wherein said enclosure sheet is comprised of a letter sheet portion and a return envelope portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A process as set forth in claim 1 wherein said fugitive glue means is applied to said bottom panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A process as set forth in claim 1 further comprising closing said envelope flap.