US4167241A
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Letter envelope and display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-12
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Granted: 1979-09-11
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Expires: 1997-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A combined letter envelope and display frame device for mailing and dispensing photographs includes a single piece of light cardboard or paper material folded into at least two panels. A first of the panels has on one side thereof adhesive strips for attachment thereto of a photograph to be mailed and displayed, and also for attachment thereto of one side of a second of the panels which is adapted to be folded over the one side of the first panel, thereby enclosing the photograph within the panels and forming a letter envelope. The second panel has therein an integral window portion defined by perforations which extend through the second panel, such that the window portion may be selectively manually removed along the perforations, thereby forming a display window for display of the photograph. One of the panels forms a back cover of the device and has therein a selectively manually movable supporting leg for supporting the device when it is employed as a display frame. The supporting leg is defined by a pair of lines of perforations which extend through such one panel. On the outer side of the back cover there is printed mailing indicia for the receipt of the mailing address of the intended recipient of the letter envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Zumbrunn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:45
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/042; B42D15/045; B42D15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A combined letter envelope and display frame device for mailing and displaying articles such as photographs, said device comprising: a single piece of light cardboard or paper material folded into at least two panels; a first of said panels having on one side thereof adhesive means for attachment thereto of an article to be mailed and displayed and for attachment thereto of one side of a second of said panels adapted to be folded over said one side of said first panel, thereby enclosing said article within said panels and forming a letter envelope; said second panel forming a front cover of said device and having therein an integral window portion defined by perforations extending through said second panel, such that said window portion may be selectively manually removed along said perforations, thereby displaying said article attached to said one side of said first panel, after said device has been received in the mail by an intended recipient; one of said panels forming a back cover of said device and having therein a selectively manually movable supporting leg for supporting said device when employed as a display frame, said supporting leg being defined by a pair of lines of perforations extending through said one panel; and said back cover having an outer side having printed thereon mailing indicia for the receipt of the mailing address of the intended recipient of the letter envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A combined letter envelope and display frame device for mailing and displaying articles such as photographs, said device comprising: a single piece of light cardboard or paper material folded into at least two panels; a first of said panels having on one side thereof adhesive means for attachment thereto of an article to be mailed and displayed and for attachment thereto of one side of a second of said panels adapted to be folded over said one side of said first panel, thereby enclosing said article within said panels and forming a letter envelope; said second panel forming a front cover of said device and having therein an integral window portion defined by perforations extending through said second panel, such that said window portion may be selectively manually removed along said perforations, thereby displaying said article attached to said one side of said first panel, after said device has been received in the mail by an intended recipient; one of said panels forming a back cover of said device and having therein a selectively manually movable supporting leg for supporting said device when employed as a display frame, said supporting leg being defined by a pair of lines of perforations extending through said one panel; and said back cover having an outer side having printed thereon mailing indicia for the receipt of the mailing address of the intended recipient of the letter envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said single piece of material includes three folded panels including an intermediate panel forming said back cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said single piece of material includes two folded panels, said first panel having a second side having said mailing indicia printed thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner side of said window portion of said second panel has printed thereon indicia means for aiding the sender of the device in writing a message to the recipient of the device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said window portion has a corner which is defined by a single cut extending completely through said second panel, thereby providing means for facilitating the removal of said window portion by the recipient of the device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mailing indicia is printed on the outer side of said supporting leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a portion of said one panel which forms said supporting leg is cut away at a position adjacent one of said lines of perforations, thereby forming means facilitating manual movement of said supporting leg.
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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) | 1982-09-10 | 1983-03-12 | 1983-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-10 | 1987-03-12 | 1987-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-10 | 1991-03-12 | 1991-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |