US4186868A
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Specialty envelope
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-01
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1998-05-01
Abstract
Abstract An envelope for sending a written message with a photograph attached thereto. An adhesive is provided on one flap for attaching a photograph; the flap can then be folded so that the photograph is over the writing surface. Other flaps fold over the photograph so that the photograph is shielded in its entirety.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Coleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:33
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An envelope assembly comprising a writing surface having a first length, a right side flap disposed so that said right side flap may be folded to cover a portion of said writing surface; a left side flap disposed so that said left side flap may be folded to cover a portion of said writing surface; a front flap having a second length, having a lower surface, and having a front flap upper surface with a first adhesive means disposed thereon for fastening a foreign object to said front flap; a rear flap having a third length and having a rear flap upper surface; said third length being substantially the same as said first length; said rear flap being disposed so that it may be folded to cover a portion of said writing surface; second adhesive means disposed on said front flap lower surface for attaching said rear flap upper surface to said lower surface when said rear flap is folded over said writing surface subsequent to said front flap being folded over said writing surface; and wherein the sum of second second length and said third length is greater than said first length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
An envelope assembly comprising a writing surface having a first length, a right side flap disposed so that said right side flap may be folded to cover a portion of said writing surface; a left side flap disposed so that said left side flap may be folded to cover a portion of said writing surface; a front flap having a second length, having a lower surface, and having a front flap upper surface with a first adhesive means disposed thereon for fastening a foreign object to said front flap; a rear flap having a third length and having a rear flap upper surface; said third length being substantially the same as said first length; said rear flap being disposed so that it may be folded to cover a portion of said writing surface; second adhesive means disposed on said front flap lower surface for attaching said rear flap upper surface to said lower surface when said rear flap is folded over said writing surface subsequent to said front flap being folded over said writing surface; and wherein the sum of second second length and said third length is greater than said first length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The envelope assembly of claim 1 further comprising: third adhesive means disposed on said rear flap upper surface for engaging said second adhesive means when said rear flap is folded over said writing surface subsequent to said front flap being folded over said writing surface.
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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |