US4066251A
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Continuous business form or the like adapted for subsequent processing into combination mailing envelopes and return envelopes having a common back ply panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-25
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1997-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A continuous business form including a series of connected blanks, adapted to be subsequently processed into combination mailing envelopes and return envelopes having common back ply panels, is produced from a first endless web having at least two panels spanning the width thereof, wherein one panel defines the front ply panel of the mailing envelope and the other panel defines a back ply panel common to both the mailing envelope and the return envelope. A second endless web defining the front ply panel of the return envelope approximates the width of and is disposed in direct overlying relationship with the back ply panel and marginally secured thereto, forming a return envelope pocket, completing the series of interconnected blanks. A third endless web defining inserts adapted to receive original, directly applied indicia is subsequently disposed in direct overlying relationship with the front ply panel of the return envelope and secured to marginal portions thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L. Johnsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:34
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/04; B; B65; B65H; B65H39/00; B65H39/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
362 words
A method of producing a series of interconnected blanks each suited for subsequent processing into a combination mailing envelope and return envelope having a common back ply panel, comprising the steps of: a. continuously advancing a first endless web of material toward an accumulating station; b. transversely subdividing said first web into a series of elongate interconnected subdivisions each having the longitudinal direction of said subdivisions corresponding to the transverse direction of said web; c. forming foldlines on said web to longitudinally subdivide each of said interconnected transverse subdivisions into at least three panels, said panels extending transversely of said web to span the width thereof, with one panel defining a front ply panel of the mailing envelope, another panel defining a back ply panel common to both the mailing and return envelope, said front and back panels being non-abutting, and a third panel of which forms a discardable panel and connects said front and back panels together; d. forming a further foldline on said web to be located on said discardable panel between the edges thereof, said foldline extending longitudinally of said web continuously for essentially the entire length of said web; e. selectively applying adhesive to adjacent at least three outer marginal edges of an upper surface of said front and back ply panels; f. continuously advancing a second endless web of material of a width approximating the width of said back ply panel toward an accumulating station; g. transversely subdividing said second web into a series of interconnected subdivisions, each of which defines a front ply panel of the return envelope; h. collating said advancing second web with said advancing first web for disposing three marginal edges of each front ply panel of the return envelope in registered overlying relationship with said three marginal edges of a corresponding back ply panel, generating the series of interconnected blanks; i. folding said front panel over into juxtaposed relationship with said discardable panel; j. accumulating said series of interconnected blanks for subsequent processing; k. moving said front ply panel from juxtaposed relationship with said discardable panel into over-lying relationship with said second web; and l. removing said discardable panel from said web.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
362 words
A method of producing a series of interconnected blanks each suited for subsequent processing into a combination mailing envelope and return envelope having a common back ply panel, comprising the steps of: a. continuously advancing a first endless web of material toward an accumulating station; b. transversely subdividing said first web into a series of elongate interconnected subdivisions each having the longitudinal direction of said subdivisions corresponding to the transverse direction of said web; c. forming foldlines on said web to longitudinally subdivide each of said interconnected transverse subdivisions into at least three panels, said panels extending transversely of said web to span the width thereof, with one panel defining a front ply panel of the mailing envelope, another panel defining a back ply panel common to both the mailing and return envelope, said front and back panels being non-abutting, and a third panel of which forms a discardable panel and connects said front and back panels together; d. forming a further foldline on said web to be located on said discardable panel between the edges thereof, said foldline extending longitudinally of said web continuously for essentially the entire length of said web; e. selectively applying adhesive to adjacent at least three outer marginal edges of an upper surface of said front and back ply panels; f. continuously advancing a second endless web of material of a width approximating the width of said back ply panel toward an accumulating station; g. transversely subdividing said second web into a series of interconnected subdivisions, each of which defines a front ply panel of the return envelope; h. collating said advancing second web with said advancing first web for disposing three marginal edges of each front ply panel of the return envelope in registered overlying relationship with said three marginal edges of a corresponding back ply panel, generating the series of interconnected blanks; i. folding said front panel over into juxtaposed relationship with said discardable panel; j. accumulating said series of interconnected blanks for subsequent processing; k. moving said front ply panel from juxtaposed relationship with said discardable panel into over-lying relationship with said second web; and l. removing said discardable panel from said web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A method as called for in claim 1, including the additional steps of: m. continuously advancing a third endless web of material of a width approximating the width of said back ply panel toward an accumulating station; n. transversely subdividing said third web into a series of interconnected subdivisions each of which defines an insert ply panel of the mailing envelope; o. collating said advancing third web with said advancing first and second webs for disposing three marginal edges of each insert ply panel in registered over-lying relationship with said three marginal edges of a corresponding front ply panel of the return envelope.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
105 words
A method as called for in claim 2, including the additional steps of: p. advancing said series of interconnected blanks including said insert ply panels toward an indicia applicating station; q. applying original indicia directly to an upper surface of said insert ply panel; and r. folding and permanently bonding the front ply panel of the mailing envelope in overlying relationship with the insert ply panel and the front ply panel of the return envelope, thereby completing a series of interconnected combination mailing envelopes and return envelopes each having a common back ply panel and including an insert ply panel bearing original, directly applied indicia.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as called for in claim 3, including the additional step of separating the series of interconnected combination envelopes into individual items.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as called for in claim 3, which includes the step of applying original indicia in step "q" to an upper exposed surface of the front ply panel of the mailing envelope.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as called for in claim 3, which includes the step of providing a window in front ply panel for exposing a portion of the original indicia on the insert ply panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as called for in claim 2, wherein steps --"m-o"-- are performed subsequent to step --"h"-- and prior to step --"j"--.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as called for in claim 2, wherein steps --"m-o"-- are subsequent to step --"j"--.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
A method as called for in claim 2, including the steps of: i. applying adhesive to said three marginal edges of at least one surface of the second web prior to step --"h"--; and ii. applying adhesive to said three marginal edges of at least one surface of the third web prior to step --"o"--.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |