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Article for postal conveyance, especially one allowing for a reply
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-15
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-04-15
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a postal article or envelope for postal conveyance, especially a so-called ''''return or reply'''' article. The article includes a casing or wrapper consisting of a nontransparent base or bottom portion, which at least on one side is covered by a transparent cover, and an insert introduced between the cover and the base portion and substantially covering the latter. A first address or forwarding address is provided on the outside of the casing in the form of a label or by printing. A second or return address is provided inside the casing, either on the base portion or the rearward side of the insert so as to be hidden by the insert, whereby the destination of the postal article is determined by the first address. The addresses are located in relation to each other that, when they appear simultaneously due to the removal of the curtaining effect of the insert, the first address will denote the sender while the second address will denote the addressee.
Inventors
- 👤 Lars Paul Melander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A postal article for postal conveyance, especially a socalled ''''return or reply'''' article comprising, firstly, a casing or wrapper consisting of a non-transparent base or bottom portion which at least on one side is covered by a transparent cover and, secondly, an insert introduced between the cover and the base portion, substantially covering the latter, wherein a. a first address or forwarding address is provided on the cover of the casing in the form of a label or by printing; b. a second or return address is provided inside the casing, hidden by the insert, so that the destination of the postal article is determined by the first address; c. which addresses are so placed and located in relation to each other that when they appear simultaneously due to the removal of the curtaining effect of the insert, the first address will denote the sender, while the second address will denote the addressee; and d. a notation is provided inside the casing, the notation being normally hidden by the insert but becoming visible when the curtaining effect of the insert is removed, the notation being so placed in relation to one of the addresses that it appears adjacent said one address for the purpose of indicating the function of said one address when the curtaining effect of the insert is removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A postal article for postal conveyance, especially a socalled ''''return or reply'''' article comprising, firstly, a casing or wrapper consisting of a non-transparent base or bottom portion which at least on one side is covered by a transparent cover and, secondly, an insert introduced between the cover and the base portion, substantially covering the latter, wherein a. a first address or forwarding address is provided on the cover of the casing in the form of a label or by printing; b. a second or return address is provided inside the casing, hidden by the insert, so that the destination of the postal article is determined by the first address; c. which addresses are so placed and located in relation to each other that when they appear simultaneously due to the removal of the curtaining effect of the insert, the first address will denote the sender, while the second address will denote the addressee; and d. a notation is provided inside the casing, the notation being normally hidden by the insert but becoming visible when the curtaining effect of the insert is removed, the notation being so placed in relation to one of the addresses that it appears adjacent said one address for the purpose of indicating the function of said one address when the curtaining effect of the insert is removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A postal article according to claim 1, wherein the base portion of the casing is covered on one wide by the cover, which as been united with the base portion along three of its edges, while an insertion opening is left between the base portion and the cover along the edge, through which the insert is introduced.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A postal article according to claim 1, wherein the cover comprises an envelope with an insertion opening along one edge, at least one side of the envelope being transparent, the base portion being positioned within the envelope, and the insert being placed on one or the other side of the base portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
A postal article according to claim 1, wherein the insert consists of a card with the return address placed on one side so that the return address is hidden by the insert being placed in the casing with said one side turned towards the base portion, while said return address is arranged to appear visibly through the casing cover when the card is reversed whereby said one side is turned towards the cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A postal article according to claim 1, wherein the insert consists of a printed item having a plurality of overlapping sheetlike layers, the return address being applied to one of the sides of the insert, said side being hidden, but with the insert adapted so that it may be placed in the casing with this side facing outward towards the cover so that the return address appears readably through the cover.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
177 words
A method of conducting postal communication by means of a postal article comprising, firstly, a casing or wrapper consisting of a non-transparent base or bottom portion which at least on one side is covered by a transparent cover and, secondly, an insert introduced between the cover and the base portion, substantially covering the latter, said method including the steps of a. providing a first address or forwarding address on the cover of the casing in the form of a label or by printing; b. providing a second or return address inside the casing, hidden by the insert, so that the destination of the postal article is determined by the first address; c. manipulating the insert, upon arrival of the article at its destination, in such a way that the second address appears through the transparent cover so that both addresses are visible simultaneously and are mutually oriented such that the first address is disposed leftwardly of the second address so that the first address now will denote the sender while the second address will denote the addressee.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
177 words
A method of conducting postal communication by means of a postal article comprising, firstly, a casing or wrapper consisting of a non-transparent base or bottom portion which at least on one side is covered by a transparent cover and, secondly, an insert introduced between the cover and the base portion, substantially covering the latter, said method including the steps of a. providing a first address or forwarding address on the cover of the casing in the form of a label or by printing; b. providing a second or return address inside the casing, hidden by the insert, so that the destination of the postal article is determined by the first address; c. manipulating the insert, upon arrival of the article at its destination, in such a way that the second address appears through the transparent cover so that both addresses are visible simultaneously and are mutually oriented such that the first address is disposed leftwardly of the second address so that the first address now will denote the sender while the second address will denote the addressee.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
A method according to claim 6, including the stEps of providing a notation for indicating the sender inside the casing, hidden by the insert, to become visible together with the second address by said manipulation of the insert, the notation being so placed in relation to the first address that it appears adjacent thereto, for the purpose of clearly indicating the new function of said first address as the address of the sender.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
A method according to claim 6, including the steps of providing a postal article in the form of a casing consisting of a base portion covered on one side by a transparent cover, which has been united with the base portion along three of its sides, while an insertion opening is left between the base portion and the cover along the fourth side, and introducing the insert through said opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
A method according to claim 6, including the steps of providing a postal article comprising a casing consisting of an envelope with an insertion opening along one side, the envelope forming the transparent cover and incorporating the base portion which consists of a separate sheet, and placing the insert on one or the other side of the sheet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
55 words
A method according to claim 6, including the steps of providing the return address on the base portion of the casing in such a way that it is hidden by the insert and manipulating the insert by simply removing it so as to make said return address readably appearing through the cover of the casing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
A method according to claim 6, including the steps of providing the return address on one side of a card forming the insert of the postal article, and introducing the card into the casing optionally turned in such a way that the return address is either concealed or appears visible through the cover of the casing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method according to claim 6, including the steps of providing the return address on one side of the insert which comprises a printed item having plural overlapping sheetlike layers, and introducing said item such that the side having the return address is either concealed or appears visible through the cover of the casing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
A postal article according to claim 1, wherein the return address is placed on the base portion of the casing in such a way that it is hidden by the insert so that removal of the insert from the casing makes the return address visible through the cover.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
211 words
A postal article for postal conveyance, especially a so-called ''''return or reply'''' article comprising, firstly, a casing or wrapper consisting of a non-transparent base or bottom portion which at least on one side is covered by a transparent cover and, secondly, an insert introduced between the cover and the base portion, substantially covering the latter, wherein a. a first address or forwarding address is provided on the cover of the casing in the form of a label or by printing; b. a second or return address is provided inside the casing, hidden by the insert, so that the destination of the postal article is determined by the first address; c. which first and second addresses are so placed and located in relation to each other that when they appear simultaneously due to the removal of the curtaining effect of the insert; the first address will denote the sender while the second address will denote the sendee and d. the second address is located centrally or on the rightward side of the article when viewing same, and the first address is located leftwardly of the second address, so that when the first and second addresses appear simultaneously the first address will denote the sender and the second address will denote the addressee.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
211 words
A postal article for postal conveyance, especially a so-called ''''return or reply'''' article comprising, firstly, a casing or wrapper consisting of a non-transparent base or bottom portion which at least on one side is covered by a transparent cover and, secondly, an insert introduced between the cover and the base portion, substantially covering the latter, wherein a. a first address or forwarding address is provided on the cover of the casing in the form of a label or by printing; b. a second or return address is provided inside the casing, hidden by the insert, so that the destination of the postal article is determined by the first address; c. which first and second addresses are so placed and located in relation to each other that when they appear simultaneously due to the removal of the curtaining effect of the insert; the first address will denote the sender while the second address will denote the sendee and d. the second address is located centrally or on the rightward side of the article when viewing same, and the first address is located leftwardly of the second address, so that when the first and second addresses appear simultaneously the first address will denote the sender and the second address will denote the addressee.
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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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |