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US4197984A
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Composite envelope
Assignee: Dittler Brothers Inc
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Filing: 1978-10-23
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Granted: 1980-04-15
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Expires: 1998-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A composite envelope prepared from a multiple panel blank which is folded twice in overlapping relationship to produce a tab portion and a detachable envelope portion. The panels are glued together to form the tab portion and the envelope portion, with a perforation line separating the two. The envelope includes a removable section and a flap containing remoistening glue for sealing the envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Hartman
- 👤 Thomas E. Hopkins
- 👤 Robert P. Goldstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/54; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806; Y10S206/831
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
330 words
A composite envelope structure, comprising: a multiple panel blank; at least two parallel fold lines dividing said blank into a left panel, a center panel, and right panel, for folding said left panel over said center panel along the first of said fold lines and for thereafter folding said right panel over said left panel folded over said center panel; a line of perforations formed in said blank dividing said blank and each panel into an upper tab portion and a lower envelope portion detachably connected to said upper tab portion; remoistening glue disposed on said envelope portion on said right panel; glue disposed on said tab portion for fastening the tab portion of said left panel to the tab portion of said center panel and for fastening the tab portion of said right panel to at least the tab portion of said left panel; glue disposed at the upper edge of said envelope portion of said left panel for fastening the upper edge of the envelope portion of said left panel to the upper edge of the envelope portion of said center panel; glue disposed at the lower edge of said envelope portion of said left panel for fastening the lower edge of the envelope portion of said left panel to the lower edge of the envelope portion of said center panel with the lower edge of said right panel being free of glue except for said remoistening glue, so that said tab portions become folded on each other and adhered to each other to form a rigid tab, and said envelope portion becomes folded to form an envelope which is detachably connected to said rigid tab along said line of perforations and; an opening formed through said rigid tab away from said line of perforations whereby the envelope structure is folded along said line of perforations, the opening inserted about an upwardly extending bottle neck or the like and the lower envelope portion hangs downwardly beside the bottle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
330 words
A composite envelope structure, comprising: a multiple panel blank; at least two parallel fold lines dividing said blank into a left panel, a center panel, and right panel, for folding said left panel over said center panel along the first of said fold lines and for thereafter folding said right panel over said left panel folded over said center panel; a line of perforations formed in said blank dividing said blank and each panel into an upper tab portion and a lower envelope portion detachably connected to said upper tab portion; remoistening glue disposed on said envelope portion on said right panel; glue disposed on said tab portion for fastening the tab portion of said left panel to the tab portion of said center panel and for fastening the tab portion of said right panel to at least the tab portion of said left panel; glue disposed at the upper edge of said envelope portion of said left panel for fastening the upper edge of the envelope portion of said left panel to the upper edge of the envelope portion of said center panel; glue disposed at the lower edge of said envelope portion of said left panel for fastening the lower edge of the envelope portion of said left panel to the lower edge of the envelope portion of said center panel with the lower edge of said right panel being free of glue except for said remoistening glue, so that said tab portions become folded on each other and adhered to each other to form a rigid tab, and said envelope portion becomes folded to form an envelope which is detachably connected to said rigid tab along said line of perforations and; an opening formed through said rigid tab away from said line of perforations whereby the envelope structure is folded along said line of perforations, the opening inserted about an upwardly extending bottle neck or the like and the lower envelope portion hangs downwardly beside the bottle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The envelope structure of claim 1 and wherein said opening is spaced from said line of perforations such that when said envelope structure is bent along said line of perforations said envelope portion hangs downwardly adjacent said bottle substantially parallel to the vertical axis of said bottle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
The envelope structure of claims 1 or 2 further comprising a punch-out flap aligned with said opening and connected by a stem to the remainder of said rigid tab, whereby said flap can be positioned covering said opening or pivoted away from said opening to accomodate said upwardly extending bottle neck or the like, said stem extending toward said opening from a portion of said rigid tab adjacent said envelope portion whereby said flap when pivoted away from said opening extends upwardly from said rigid tab to provide a flag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
Envelope structure of claim 1, further comprising a line of perforations formed in said envelope portion of said third panel parallel to said fold lines so as to define a removable section of said third panel, and wherein said remoistening glue is positioned between said line of perforations and said second fold line.
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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) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-10-15 | 1984-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-15 | 1987-10-15 | 1988-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-15 | 1991-10-15 | 1992-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |