US4108227A
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Mailing bag with address card mounting pocket
Assignee: STRAYER COIN BAG CO Inc
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Filing: 1977-12-29
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1997-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A panelled mailing bag with zippered opening and a spaced two-part address card mounting pocket on a panel thereof with a card so received therein that the mid portion is exposed to receive postage and enable ready cancellation thereof. The card is apertured for securement by seal means to the zipper slide to retain the card in its pocket and the slide zipper in closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Cletus D. Bonner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:23
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/42; A45C15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A bag for carrying mail or the like comprising two overlying panels of similar size and shape secured along their two peripheral sides and bottom edges to form a main pocket therebetween, said top edges being unsecured to provide a mouth, a slide fastener connected to said panels along said top edges for opening and closing said main pocket mouth, a card pocket including spaced upper and lower sections covered with transparent material and an exposed open mid portion therebetween, an address card removably inserted beneath said pocket sections and having spaced upper and lower address portions thereon and a blank mid portion therebetween whereby said addresses are covered by said transparent material and said exposed mid portion is accessible for receiving and cancelling postage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A bag for carrying mail or the like comprising two overlying panels of similar size and shape secured along their two peripheral sides and bottom edges to form a main pocket therebetween, said top edges being unsecured to provide a mouth, a slide fastener connected to said panels along said top edges for opening and closing said main pocket mouth, a card pocket including spaced upper and lower sections covered with transparent material and an exposed open mid portion therebetween, an address card removably inserted beneath said pocket sections and having spaced upper and lower address portions thereon and a blank mid portion therebetween whereby said addresses are covered by said transparent material and said exposed mid portion is accessible for receiving and cancelling postage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A bag according to claim 1, wherein said upper and lower sections are covered with transparent patches and said card is slidably disposed beneath said pocket sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
A bag according to claim 2, wherein said pocket sections are generally rectangular in shape with edge bindings extending therearound, the side edge bindings of each section and the bottom edge binding of said lower section being affixed to one of said panels, and the remaining top and bottom edge bindings being unsecured to said panel whereby said card is slidable beneath said sections so that addressed upper and lower portions are viewable through said transparent patches and the mid portion thereof is exposed and accessible for postage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bag according to claim 3, wherein said card is apertured at its upper end and is connectable thereat to said slide fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A bag according to claim 4, wherein said slide fastener includes a slider and finger grip pivoted thereto, an upstanding apertured tab on said slider, and a slot in said finger grip for receiving said tab therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bag according to claim 5, wherein tie seal means is insertable within said card aperture and connectable to said tab aperture for retaining said address card in said card pocket.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-08-21 | 1982-02-20 | 1982-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |