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Credit card mailer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-12
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Granted: 1976-12-28
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Expires: 1995-06-12
Abstract
Abstract Multiple embodiments of a credit card mailer or mailing assembly including an envelope, a carrying member having an adhesive area thereupon for releasably engaging one or more credit cards in order to effectively immobilize the credit cards within the envelope and a wrapping member for enclosing the carrying member and masking the presence of the credit cards within the envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh John Chalmers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/02; B65D27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
327 words
A credit card mailer for containing at least one credit card, comprising in assembly a rectangular envelope having a length and width, a credit card carrying member of rectangular configuration having a length generally equal to the length of the envelope and a width smaller than the width of the envelope, the carrying member having an area of adhesive for releasably securing a plurality of credit cards and preventing movement of each card within the envelope, the adhesive area being formed as a band extending substantially along the length of the carrying member, the length of the carrying member being sufficient to receive a plurality of credit cards in releasable engagement with the adhesive band, flap means secured to at least one end of the carrying member being foldable into overlapping engagement with the carrying member and the adhesive band, the length of the flap means being equivalent to a dimension of at least one credit card so that the exposed area of the carrying member and adhesive band is also equivalent to a dimension of at least one credit card, and a foldable wrapping member also having a rectangular configuration, the wrapping member being formed with one fold line to divide it into two rectangular panels of substantially equal size, each panel of the wrapping member having a length generally equal to the length of the carrying member and a width also approximately equal to the width of the carrying member, the carrying member being adapted to receive one or more credit cards in releasable engagement upon its adhesive area and enclosable by the wrapping member, the combination of the carrying member including the wrapping member and at least one credit card being insertable within the envelope wherein the adhesive upon the carrying member effectively immobilizes each credit card therein against movement within the envelope, the carrying member and wrapping member in combination tending to mask the presence of each credit card within the mailer assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
327 words
A credit card mailer for containing at least one credit card, comprising in assembly a rectangular envelope having a length and width, a credit card carrying member of rectangular configuration having a length generally equal to the length of the envelope and a width smaller than the width of the envelope, the carrying member having an area of adhesive for releasably securing a plurality of credit cards and preventing movement of each card within the envelope, the adhesive area being formed as a band extending substantially along the length of the carrying member, the length of the carrying member being sufficient to receive a plurality of credit cards in releasable engagement with the adhesive band, flap means secured to at least one end of the carrying member being foldable into overlapping engagement with the carrying member and the adhesive band, the length of the flap means being equivalent to a dimension of at least one credit card so that the exposed area of the carrying member and adhesive band is also equivalent to a dimension of at least one credit card, and a foldable wrapping member also having a rectangular configuration, the wrapping member being formed with one fold line to divide it into two rectangular panels of substantially equal size, each panel of the wrapping member having a length generally equal to the length of the carrying member and a width also approximately equal to the width of the carrying member, the carrying member being adapted to receive one or more credit cards in releasable engagement upon its adhesive area and enclosable by the wrapping member, the combination of the carrying member including the wrapping member and at least one credit card being insertable within the envelope wherein the adhesive upon the carrying member effectively immobilizes each credit card therein against movement within the envelope, the carrying member and wrapping member in combination tending to mask the presence of each credit card within the mailer assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The credit card mailer of claim 1 wherein the foldable wrapping member includes two fold lines forming three rectangular panels of substantially equal size for enclosing the carrying member therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The credit card mailer of claim 1 wherein the envelope, carrying member and wrapping member are formed from materials selected to achieve a minimum mailing weight for the entire mailer assembly while providing both protection and masking for the credit card contained therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The credit card mailer of claim 1 wherein the length of the carrying member is approximately equal to the combined dimension of two credit cards arranged in releasable engagement with the adhesive band.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The credit card mailer of claim 4 wherein the length of the carrying member is selected to receive the credit cards arranged end to end and generally in abutting relation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The credit card mailer of claim 5 wherein the flap means comprises a foldable flap arranged at each end of the carrying member, each of the two flaps having a length approximately equal to one half of the length of a single credit card.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The credit card mailer of claim 6 wherein the fold lines between the two flaps and the carrying member are formed by lines of perforations adapted to permit selective removal of the flaps from the carrying member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The credit card mailer of claim 5 wherein the flap means comprises a single foldable flap arranged at one end of the carrying member, the one flap having a length approximately equal to the length of a single credit card.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The credit card mailer of claim 8 wherein the fold line is formed between the carrying member and the one foldable flap by a line of perforations adapted to permit selective removal of the flap from the carrying member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The credit card mailer of claim 1 wherein the carrying member initially includes removable tape adhered to the adhesive area, the tape being selectively removable to permit mounting of one or more credit cards upon the carrying member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The credit card mailer of claim 1 wherein the envelope further comprises a transparent address window, the foldable wrapping member including an address area arranged thereupon for register with the address window in the envelope when the wrapping member is disposed within the envelope.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
225 words
A credit card mailer for containing at least one credit card, comprising in assembly a rectangular envelope having a length and width, a credit card carrying member of rectangular configuration having a length generally equal to the length of the envelope and a width smaller than the width of the envelope, the carrying member having areas of adhesive upon opposite surfaces thereof for respectively receiving one or more credit cards in releasable engagement therewith and preventing movement of each credit card within the envelope, and a foldable wrapping member also having a rectangular configuration, the wrapping member being formed with one fold line to divide it into two rectangular panels of substantially equal size, each panel of the wrapping member having a length generally equal to the length of the carrying member and a width also approximately equal to the width of the carrying member, the carrying member being adapted to receive the credit card in releasable engagement upon its adhesive area and enclosable by the wrapping member, the combination of the carrying member including the credit card and the wrapping member being insertable within the envelope wherein the adhesive upon the carrying member effectively immobilizes the credit card against movement within the envelope, the carrying member and wrapping member in combination tending to mask the presence of the credit card within the mailer assembly.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
225 words
A credit card mailer for containing at least one credit card, comprising in assembly a rectangular envelope having a length and width, a credit card carrying member of rectangular configuration having a length generally equal to the length of the envelope and a width smaller than the width of the envelope, the carrying member having areas of adhesive upon opposite surfaces thereof for respectively receiving one or more credit cards in releasable engagement therewith and preventing movement of each credit card within the envelope, and a foldable wrapping member also having a rectangular configuration, the wrapping member being formed with one fold line to divide it into two rectangular panels of substantially equal size, each panel of the wrapping member having a length generally equal to the length of the carrying member and a width also approximately equal to the width of the carrying member, the carrying member being adapted to receive the credit card in releasable engagement upon its adhesive area and enclosable by the wrapping member, the combination of the carrying member including the credit card and the wrapping member being insertable within the envelope wherein the adhesive upon the carrying member effectively immobilizes the credit card against movement within the envelope, the carrying member and wrapping member in combination tending to mask the presence of the credit card within the mailer assembly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-12-28 | 1980-06-28 | 1980-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-28 | 1984-06-28 | 1984-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-28 | 1988-06-28 | 1988-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |