US3863836A
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Two-way envelope and letter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-29
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1992-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A two-way envelope and letter including an envelope portion having a message-carrying portion attached thereto, wherein the envelope portion may be used during two mailings and wherein the message-carrying portion can carry both the original sender''s message in the first mailing and a reply to that message in the second mailing. The envelope portion is formed from a single sheet having foldable portions for enclosing the message-carrying portion. The message-carrying portion is attached to one of the foldable portions of the sheet and is capable of being folded and enclosed in the envelope portion during the two mailings.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Austin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:38
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/08; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A two-way envelope and letter combination comprising: an envelope portion having foldable means for enabling said envelope portion to function as both a mailing envelope and a return envelope; and message means, attached to and enclosable in said envelope portion, for carrying messages, said message means having a first portion upon which the sender can write a message to the recipient and a second portion upon which the recipient can write a return message to the sender, wherein said foldable means comprises a single sheet which includes a central panel, top and bottom panels connected respectively to the top and bottom edges of said central panel, side flaps connected to the side edges of said central panel, and a cover flap connected to the top edge of said top panel, and wherein said foldable means includes adhesive means for securing said sheet into a mailing envelope, said adhesive means including a first adhesive portion on said top panel and a second adhesive portion on said cover flap, to thereby permit securing of said cover flap to said bottom panel during the first mailing and to permit securing of said top panel to said bottom panel during the second mailing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A two-way envelope and letter combination comprising: an envelope portion having foldable means for enabling said envelope portion to function as both a mailing envelope and a return envelope; and message means, attached to and enclosable in said envelope portion, for carrying messages, said message means having a first portion upon which the sender can write a message to the recipient and a second portion upon which the recipient can write a return message to the sender, wherein said foldable means comprises a single sheet which includes a central panel, top and bottom panels connected respectively to the top and bottom edges of said central panel, side flaps connected to the side edges of said central panel, and a cover flap connected to the top edge of said top panel, and wherein said foldable means includes adhesive means for securing said sheet into a mailing envelope, said adhesive means including a first adhesive portion on said top panel and a second adhesive portion on said cover flap, to thereby permit securing of said cover flap to said bottom panel during the first mailing and to permit securing of said top panel to said bottom panel during the second mailing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A two-way envelope and letter according to claim 1, wherein the address of the original sender is imprinted on the cover flap to act as a return address during the initial mailing and is also imprinted on said top panel to act as the address for the return mailing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
198 words
A combination two-way envelope and letter comprising envelope means formed by a single foldable sheet, said sheet having a front surface and a rear surface; said sheet being divided into a central panel portion, a top panel portion and a bottom panel portion connected respectively to the top and bottom of said central panel portion, a pair of side flap portions connected respectively to the sides of said central panel portion, and a cover flap portion connected to said top flap portion; adhesive means on said sheet front surface including a first adhesive portion on said top panel portion adjacent its juncture with said cover flap portion and a second adhesive portion at the outer edge of said cover flap portion; and message means formed by a multiple sheet set including means for transmitting a message written on the top sheet of said set onto the remaining sheets in said set; said message means being attached to the front surface of said bottom panel portion; said message means including means enabling individual sheets from said set to be separated and removed from said set, while the remaining sheets in said set remain attached to said bottom panel portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
198 words
A combination two-way envelope and letter comprising envelope means formed by a single foldable sheet, said sheet having a front surface and a rear surface; said sheet being divided into a central panel portion, a top panel portion and a bottom panel portion connected respectively to the top and bottom of said central panel portion, a pair of side flap portions connected respectively to the sides of said central panel portion, and a cover flap portion connected to said top flap portion; adhesive means on said sheet front surface including a first adhesive portion on said top panel portion adjacent its juncture with said cover flap portion and a second adhesive portion at the outer edge of said cover flap portion; and message means formed by a multiple sheet set including means for transmitting a message written on the top sheet of said set onto the remaining sheets in said set; said message means being attached to the front surface of said bottom panel portion; said message means including means enabling individual sheets from said set to be separated and removed from said set, while the remaining sheets in said set remain attached to said bottom panel portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination two-way envelope and letter according to claim 3 wherein the original sender''s address is imprinted on the rear surface of said cover flap portion and on the rear surface of said top panel portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination two-way envelope and letter according to claim 3 wherein a carbon spot is provided on the front surface of said cover flap portion.
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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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |