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Multi-compartment envelope
Assignee: HURT HAMPTON L
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Filing: 1978-05-01
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Granted: 1980-03-11
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Expires: 1998-05-01
Abstract
Abstract Multi-compartment envelopes and process for their manufacture from a single sheet by folding one end portion of the sheet over adjacent the medial portion of the sheet, then folding the opposite end portion of the sheet over adjacent the first end portion, securing the side edges together and cutting open the first fold forming an opening to a first pocket, the second pocket having its opening between the end of the sheet and the front panel of the first pocket. The envelopes may provide different sized pockets particularly suited for use of storage of medical x-rays in one pocket and records and information in a second pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest O. Ambrosat
- 👤 Arthur Weingartner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A multi-compartment envelope produced from a single sheet comprising: an adjacent single sheet thickness front and back panel formed by folding one end of said single sheet over and adjacent a portion of the remainder of said single sheet, said panels secured together at opposing side edges and open at the top by cutting off said fold between said front and back panel forming an opening to the top of a first pocket, the bottom of said front and back panel not being fastened together; a single sheet thickness front compartment panel folded upwardly from the bottom of said back panel adjacent said front panel and open at the top forming an opening to a second pocket; and side securing means securing closed the side edges of said front compartment, front and back panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A multi-compartment envelope produced from a single sheet comprising: an adjacent single sheet thickness front and back panel formed by folding one end of said single sheet over and adjacent a portion of the remainder of said single sheet, said panels secured together at opposing side edges and open at the top by cutting off said fold between said front and back panel forming an opening to the top of a first pocket, the bottom of said front and back panel not being fastened together; a single sheet thickness front compartment panel folded upwardly from the bottom of said back panel adjacent said front panel and open at the top forming an opening to a second pocket; and side securing means securing closed the side edges of said front compartment, front and back panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The envelope of claim 1 wherein said front and back panels have substantially the same dimensions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The envelope of claim 1 wherein said front compartment panel is shorter than said front panel forming a second pocket smaller than the first pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The envelope of claim 1 wherein said side securing means comprise side flaps from said back panel folded over and adhesively secured to said front compartment panel and front panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The envelope of claim 4 wherein each said side flap has a recess in the region of the top of said front compartment panel permitting wider opening of said second pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The envelope of claim 4 wherein the bottom fold between the back panel and the front compartment panel and the side fold between the back panel and each side flap is an expandable fold.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The envelope of claim 1 wherein said front panel is shorter than said back panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The envelope of claim 1 additionally having a viewing aperture through at least said front compartment panel.
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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) | 1983-03-11 | 1983-09-10 | 1984-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-11 | 1987-09-10 | 1988-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-11 | 1991-09-10 | 1992-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |