US4047661A
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Print envelope
Assignee: Tension Envelope Corp
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Filing: 1976-03-17
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-03-17
Abstract
Abstract An envelope for containing photographic prints and negatives in separate pockets comprising substantially rectangular front and back panels interconnected along three edges thereof forming a first pocket particularly adapted for containing photographic prints, and having an insert opening between the remaining edges of the panels. A center flap is connected to the remaining edge of the back panel along a fold line, and overlies a portion of the back panel. A patch member has a lower edge and at least one side edge thereof attached to the center flap forming a second pocket particularly adapted for containing photographic negatives, and having an insert opening along the two remaining edges of the patch. A closure flap is connected to the remaining edge of the front panel along a fold line and overlies the patch member when in a closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A multi-pocket envelope comprising: a. substantially rectangular front and back panels interconnected along side and bottom edges thereof forming a first content receiving pocket, said first pocket having an insert opening between the remaining edges of said panels; b. a closure flap having a free edge and being connected with said front panel remaining edge along a first fold line; c. a center flap having side edges and a free edge and being connected with said back panel remaining edge along a second fold line about which the center flap is folded into overlying relation with at least a portion of the back panel; d. a patch member having upper and lower edges and first and second opposing side edges, a portion of said patch member lower edge and a portion of at least one patch member side edge being connected to said center flap forming a second content receiving pocket, said second pocket having an insert opening along at least the patch member upper edge; and e. said closure flap being folded into overlying relation with said patch member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A multi-pocket envelope comprising: a. substantially rectangular front and back panels interconnected along side and bottom edges thereof forming a first content receiving pocket, said first pocket having an insert opening between the remaining edges of said panels; b. a closure flap having a free edge and being connected with said front panel remaining edge along a first fold line; c. a center flap having side edges and a free edge and being connected with said back panel remaining edge along a second fold line about which the center flap is folded into overlying relation with at least a portion of the back panel; d. a patch member having upper and lower edges and first and second opposing side edges, a portion of said patch member lower edge and a portion of at least one patch member side edge being connected to said center flap forming a second content receiving pocket, said second pocket having an insert opening along at least the patch member upper edge; and e. said closure flap being folded into overlying relation with said patch member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said patch member is transparent such that contents of said pocket are readily visible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said second fold line is a perforated tear line such that said center panel is easily detachable from said back panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. inwardly folded side flaps are respectively connected to side edges of one of said panels and terminate in corners spaced from said remaining edges, whereby selected transverse translation of said center flap causes said remaining edges to diverge and expose upper portions of contents of said first pocket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. the center flap and back panel side edges opposite said patch member one side edge curve inwardly at said back panel remaining edge, thereby exposing a tab portion of said patch member for opening said second pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. a first perforated tear line extends along said center flap substantially parallel to said center flap free edge, defining substantially rectangular outer and inner center flap areas; and b. said patch member is disposed on said center flap inner area with said patch member lower edge substantially parallel to said tear line; said center flap outer area thereby forming a removable coupon adapted to display printed indicia.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 6 wherein: a. at least one perforated tear line extends transversely from said first tear line to said center flap free edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 6 wherein: a. at least one perforated tear line extends from said second tear line transversely thereof to said closure flap free edge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
An envelope as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. a first perforated tear line extends along said closure flap substantially parallel to said closure flap free edge, defining substantially rectangular outer and inner closure flap areas; b. said center flap outer area thereby forming a removable coupon adapted to display indicia.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
172 words
In combination, an envelope and photographic prints and negatives, said envelope comprising: a. substantially rectangular front and back panels interconnected along three edges thereof forming a first pocket containing said photographic prints and having an insert opening between the remaining edges of said panels; b. a closure flap connected to said front panel remaining edge along a first fold line; c. a center flap connected to said back panel remaining edge along a second fold line and onto which the center flap is folded into overlying relation with at least a portion of the back panel; d. a patch member having upper and lower edges and first and second opposing side edges; a portion of said patch member lower edge and a portion of at least one patch member side edge being connected to said center flap forming a second pocket containing said photographic negatives, said second pocket having an insert opening along the patch member upper edge; and e. said closure flap being folded into overlying relation with said patch member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
172 words
In combination, an envelope and photographic prints and negatives, said envelope comprising: a. substantially rectangular front and back panels interconnected along three edges thereof forming a first pocket containing said photographic prints and having an insert opening between the remaining edges of said panels; b. a closure flap connected to said front panel remaining edge along a first fold line; c. a center flap connected to said back panel remaining edge along a second fold line and onto which the center flap is folded into overlying relation with at least a portion of the back panel; d. a patch member having upper and lower edges and first and second opposing side edges; a portion of said patch member lower edge and a portion of at least one patch member side edge being connected to said center flap forming a second pocket containing said photographic negatives, said second pocket having an insert opening along the patch member upper edge; and e. said closure flap being folded into overlying relation with said patch member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
164 words
In combination, an envelope and photographic prints and negatives, said envelope comprising: a. substantially rectangular front and back panels interconnected along three edges thereof forming a first pocket containing said photographic prints and having an insert opening between the remaining edges of said panels; b. a closure flap connected to said front panel remaining edge along a first fold line; c. a center flap connected to said back panel remaining edge along a second fold line and about which the center flap is folded into overlying relation with at least a portion of the back panel; d. a patch member having upper and lower edges and first and second opposing side edges; at least one of said patch member edges being connected to said center flap forming a second pocket containing said photographic negatives, said second pocket having an insert opening at least along one of said patch member edges; and e. said closure flap being folded into overlying relation with said patch member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
164 words
In combination, an envelope and photographic prints and negatives, said envelope comprising: a. substantially rectangular front and back panels interconnected along three edges thereof forming a first pocket containing said photographic prints and having an insert opening between the remaining edges of said panels; b. a closure flap connected to said front panel remaining edge along a first fold line; c. a center flap connected to said back panel remaining edge along a second fold line and about which the center flap is folded into overlying relation with at least a portion of the back panel; d. a patch member having upper and lower edges and first and second opposing side edges; at least one of said patch member edges being connected to said center flap forming a second pocket containing said photographic negatives, said second pocket having an insert opening at least along one of said patch member edges; and e. said closure flap being folded into overlying relation with said patch member.
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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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |