US3982689A
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Returnable mailing envelope
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-14
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Granted: 1976-09-28
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Expires: 1995-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A mailer comprising a window envelope and an enclosure to be transmitted therein. The envelope is provided with first and second tear strips which are adhesively joined when the envelope is first sealed, but which can be torn off as a unit to leave a reusuable envelope. The enclosure is provided with a first removable portion to be retained by the recipient, and a second portion to be returned to the sender. It also includes two address areas laterally positioned to line up with the window of the envelope. As mailed, a first address area is in the window and the enclosure fills the envelope. Tearing off the removable portion of the enclosure reduces its size to fit the modified envelope, and the second area lines up with the envelope window. A modification of the invention forms a pulltab for convenience in opening the original envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Fergus Retrum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In combination: an envelope for two-way use and an enclosure for transmittal therein; said envelope having a front panel with a transparent window spaced above a bottom edge thereof, and said enclosure having (a) a bottom edge, (b) a tear line spaced above said bottom edge by less than the spacing of said window above the bottom edge of said panel (c) a first address area spaced above said bottom edge of said enclosure by the spacing of said window above the bottom of said panel and (d) a second address area spaced above said tear line by the spacing of said window above the bottom edge of said
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In combination: an envelope for two-way use and an enclosure for transmittal therein; said envelope having a front panel with a transparent window spaced above a bottom edge thereof, and said enclosure having (a) a bottom edge, (b) a tear line spaced above said bottom edge by less than the spacing of said window above the bottom edge of said panel (c) a first address area spaced above said bottom edge of said enclosure by the spacing of said window above the bottom of said panel and (d) a second address area spaced above said tear line by the spacing of said window above the bottom edge of said
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
An enclosure, for two-way mailing use, having top, side, and bottom edges, a tear line spaced from said bottom edge, a first delimited address area spaced above said bottom edge by a distance no less than the spacing of said tear line therefrom, and a second delimited address area spaced above the tear line by a distance equal to the spacing of the first
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
An enclosure, for two-way mailing use, having top, side, and bottom edges, a tear line spaced from said bottom edge, a first delimited address area spaced above said bottom edge by a distance no less than the spacing of said tear line therefrom, and a second delimited address area spaced above the tear line by a distance equal to the spacing of the first
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said bottom edge of said enclosure
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
An envelope having a flap securable to a back along an adhesive sealing closure, and having spaced tear lines along said flap and said back, aligned with said closure, along which the envelope may be opened after sealing, without unsealing the normal adhesive closure thereof, to comprise a usable envelope narrower than the original envelope and an enclosure having an initial dimension to fit the envelope in its original condition, and a tear line facilitating separation of a return portion dimensioned to fit the envelope as used after opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
An envelope having a flap securable to a back along an adhesive sealing closure, and having spaced tear lines along said flap and said back, aligned with said closure, along which the envelope may be opened after sealing, without unsealing the normal adhesive closure thereof, to comprise a usable envelope narrower than the original envelope and an enclosure having an initial dimension to fit the envelope in its original condition, and a tear line facilitating separation of a return portion dimensioned to fit the envelope as used after opening.
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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) | 1979-09-28 | 1980-03-29 | 1980-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-28 | 1984-03-29 | 1984-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-28 | 1988-03-29 | 1988-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |