US4237633A
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Photographic mailing postcard and blank therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-02
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Granted: 1980-12-09
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Expires: 1999-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A photograph mailing postcard comprises a unitary rectangular card of paper material having top and bottom longitudinal edges, and opposite side edges, and front and back sides. The card has top and bottom sections respectively defined by a first line which extends between the side edges and parallel with the longitudinal edges. A cut is formed in the card along the first line from one side edge to a point spaced from the other side edge thus forming top and bottom connection portions of the sections defined by the other side edge, the longitudinal edges and a second line which extends between the longitudinal edges through the point on the first line and parallel with the other side edge, and top and bottom flap portions respectively joined to the connected portions along the second line. The bottom flap portion has a rectangular window therein covered by a sheet of transparent material adhered to the front side. Serrations are provided in the bottom flap portion which form three selectively removable rectangular segments respectively bounding three sides of the window. The two sections are folded along the first line with the front sides of the connected portions abutting and adhered together. Adhesive strip is provided on the front side of the top flap portion for attaching a photograph for viewing through the window in the bottom flap. The top section is scored along the second line to permit folding the top flap portion to facilitate attaching the photograph thereto. The front side of the top flap portion has indicia thereon respectively outlining attachable locations for photographs of different sizes. Adhesive is also provided on the front side of one of the flap portions for adhering the two flap portions together following attachment of the photograph.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T. Murrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:32
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A photograph mailing postcard comprising a unitary rectangular card of paper material having top and bottom longitudinal edges and opposite side edges, and front and back sides, said card having top and bottom sections respectively defined between said side edges and parallel with said longitudinal edges, said card having means for partially separating said sections extending along said first line with one side edge to a point spaced from the other side edge thereby forming top and bottom integrally connected portions of said sections defined by said other side edge, said longitudinal edges and a second line extending between said longitudinal edges through said point and parallel with said other side edge, and top and bottom flap portions respectively joined thereto along said second line, said bottom flap portion having a window formed therein, said sections being folded along said first line with said front sides of said connected portions abutting and adhered together, means for attaching a photograph to said front side of said top flap portion for viewing through said window, means for folding at least one of said flap portions along said second line thereby to facilitate attaching said photograph to said front side of said top flap portion, and means on said front side of at least one of said flap portions for adhering the same to said front side of the other flap portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A photograph mailing postcard comprising a unitary rectangular card of paper material having top and bottom longitudinal edges and opposite side edges, and front and back sides, said card having top and bottom sections respectively defined between said side edges and parallel with said longitudinal edges, said card having means for partially separating said sections extending along said first line with one side edge to a point spaced from the other side edge thereby forming top and bottom integrally connected portions of said sections defined by said other side edge, said longitudinal edges and a second line extending between said longitudinal edges through said point and parallel with said other side edge, and top and bottom flap portions respectively joined thereto along said second line, said bottom flap portion having a window formed therein, said sections being folded along said first line with said front sides of said connected portions abutting and adhered together, means for attaching a photograph to said front side of said top flap portion for viewing through said window, means for folding at least one of said flap portions along said second line thereby to facilitate attaching said photograph to said front side of said top flap portion, and means on said front side of at least one of said flap portions for adhering the same to said front side of the other flap portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The postcard of claim 1 wherein said window is rectangular, said bottom flap portion having means formed therein for forming at least one selectively removable rectangular segment bounding one side of said window thereby selectively to enlarge said window.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The postcard of claim 2 wherein said last-named means forms three selectively removable rectangular segments respectively bounding three sides of said window.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The postcard of claim 2 wherein said front side of said top flap portion has indicia thereon respectively indicating attachment locations for at least two different size photographs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The postcard of claim 4 wherein said adhering means comprises first means adjacent said one side edge of at least said top flap for temporarily adhering said flaps together, and second means adjacent the respective longitudinal edge of said top flap for permanently adhering said flaps together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The postcard of claim 5 further comprising a sheet of transparent material attached to said front side of said bottom flap and covering said window.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
202 words
A blank for forming a photograph mailing postcard comprising a rectangular card of paper material having top and bottom longitudinal edges and opposite side edges, and front and back sides, said card having top and bottom sections respectively defined by a line extending between said side edges and parallel with said longitudinal edges, means extending on said line from one side edge to a point spaced from the other side edge for partially separating said sections thereby to form top and bottom integrally connected portions of said sections defined by said other side edge, said longitudinal edges, and a second line extending between said longitudinal edges through said point and parallel with said other side edge, and top and bottom flap portions respectively joined thereto along said second line, means for folding at least one of said flap portions along said second line, said bottom flap portion having a rectangular window formed therein, and means for selectively removing at least one rectangular segment bounding one side of said window thereby selectively to enlarge said window, said sections being adapted to be folded about said first line into abutting relationship thereby to frame a photograph attached to said top section in said window.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
202 words
A blank for forming a photograph mailing postcard comprising a rectangular card of paper material having top and bottom longitudinal edges and opposite side edges, and front and back sides, said card having top and bottom sections respectively defined by a line extending between said side edges and parallel with said longitudinal edges, means extending on said line from one side edge to a point spaced from the other side edge for partially separating said sections thereby to form top and bottom integrally connected portions of said sections defined by said other side edge, said longitudinal edges, and a second line extending between said longitudinal edges through said point and parallel with said other side edge, and top and bottom flap portions respectively joined thereto along said second line, means for folding at least one of said flap portions along said second line, said bottom flap portion having a rectangular window formed therein, and means for selectively removing at least one rectangular segment bounding one side of said window thereby selectively to enlarge said window, said sections being adapted to be folded about said first line into abutting relationship thereby to frame a photograph attached to said top section in said window.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The blank of claim 7 wherein said bottom section has means for selectively removing three rectangular segments respectively bounding three sides of said window.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The blank of claim 7 wherein said top section has indicia thereon respectively indicating attachment locations for at least two different size photographs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The blank of claim 7 wherein said window is formed in said bottom flap portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The blank of claim 7 wherein at least one of said top and bottom connected portions has adhesive thereon for adhering said connected portions together, said top flap portion having means thereon for attaching a photograph thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
The blank of claim 11 further comprising first means on said top flap portion adjacent said one side edge for temporarily adhering said flap portions together, and second means on said top flap portion adjacent said top longitudinal edge for permanently adhering said flaps together.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The blank of claim 7 wherein a sheet of transparent material is attached to one side of said card covering said window.
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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) | 1983-12-09 | 1984-06-09 | 1984-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-09 | 1988-06-09 | 1988-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-09 | 1992-06-09 | 1992-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |