US3894684A
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Picture mailer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-02
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A post card of standard size provided with a transparent envelope on one surface thereof for receiving a photograph or photographs to facilitate the mailing of such photograph or photographs through normal postal procedures.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Florey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:17
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
321 words
A device for mailing a photograph, photographs or similar items comprising a post card defined by a substantially rectangular panel of cardboard, hardboard, heavy paper or the like having substantial rigidity but some degree of flexibility, one surface of the post card having a space for an aDdress and a space for a personal message, and an envelope mounted on the other surface of the post card, said envelope having one edge coinciding with one edge of the post card with said edge of the envelope including an opening enabling access to the interior of the envelope, and a closure flap for the opening in the envelope to close the envelope so that the envelope and post card may be mailed through the postal services, said envelope having substantially the entire surface area thereof engaged with the post card adhesively secured to the post card thereby providing secure attachment between the post card and envelope, said envelope being substantially rectangular and provided with a width substantially the same as the post card but a length less than the post card so that one end edge of the envelope will be disposed in overlying relation to an intermediate portion of the post card with the portion of the post card outwardly of the end edge adapted to receive an explantion of the material in the envelope by suitable indicia positioned thereon, said envelope including an inner panel and an outer panel with at least the outer panel being constructed of transparent material, the outer panel including flaps along the top and bottom edge and along the end edge thereof which overlies the post card with the flaps being folded inwardly and adhesively secured to corresponding edge portions of the inner panel thereby forming an envelope closed at three edges thereof and open at one edge with the open end edge of the envelope coinciding with one end edge of the post card.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
321 words
A device for mailing a photograph, photographs or similar items comprising a post card defined by a substantially rectangular panel of cardboard, hardboard, heavy paper or the like having substantial rigidity but some degree of flexibility, one surface of the post card having a space for an aDdress and a space for a personal message, and an envelope mounted on the other surface of the post card, said envelope having one edge coinciding with one edge of the post card with said edge of the envelope including an opening enabling access to the interior of the envelope, and a closure flap for the opening in the envelope to close the envelope so that the envelope and post card may be mailed through the postal services, said envelope having substantially the entire surface area thereof engaged with the post card adhesively secured to the post card thereby providing secure attachment between the post card and envelope, said envelope being substantially rectangular and provided with a width substantially the same as the post card but a length less than the post card so that one end edge of the envelope will be disposed in overlying relation to an intermediate portion of the post card with the portion of the post card outwardly of the end edge adapted to receive an explantion of the material in the envelope by suitable indicia positioned thereon, said envelope including an inner panel and an outer panel with at least the outer panel being constructed of transparent material, the outer panel including flaps along the top and bottom edge and along the end edge thereof which overlies the post card with the flaps being folded inwardly and adhesively secured to corresponding edge portions of the inner panel thereby forming an envelope closed at three edges thereof and open at one edge with the open end edge of the envelope coinciding with one end edge of the post card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said closure flap for the opening in the envelope being formed on an end edge of the inner panel and folded into sealing engagement with an end edge portion of the outer panel after a photograph, photographs or the like have been inserted into the envelope with adhesive means being provided on at least one of the interengaging surfaces of the flap and edge portion of the outer panel at the open end of the envelope.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure as defined in claim 2 wherein said inner panel includes a grid on the surface thereof facing the outer panel to enable a photograph to be centered in position thereon or a plurality of photographs or the like to be oriented in desired position thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure as defined in claim 3 wherein the grid surface of the inner panel is provided with an adhesive coating to secure the photograph, photographs or the like in position thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
A mailable assembly comprising a card in the form of a shape sustaining panel, an envelope secured to one surface of the card with one edge of the envelope coinciding with an edge portion of the card, said one edge of the envelope including an opening to enable access to the interior of the envelope, and closure means for said opening for sealing the envelope, said envelope including a transparent area to enable observation of at least a portion of the interior thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
A mailable assembly comprising a card in the form of a shape sustaining panel, an envelope secured to one surface of the card with one edge of the envelope coinciding with an edge portion of the card, said one edge of the envelope including an opening to enable access to the interior of the envelope, and closure means for said opening for sealing the envelope, said envelope including a transparent area to enable observation of at least a portion of the interior thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The structure as defined in claim 5 wherein said envelope is constructed of inner and outer panels with the inner panel being secured to the post card, said closure means including a flap unitary with one of said envelope forming panels and adhesively sealable to the other of said envelope forming panels.
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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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |