US4244511A
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Specialty envelope serving as a picture frame
Assignee: PHOTOMAILER Inc
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Filing: 1978-11-20
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1998-11-20
Abstract
Abstract An envelope which may be cut from a single piece of sheet material comprising a plurality of flaps, the front and rear of which are fitted with adhesive strips for sealing and for holding a photograph. The flaps are disposed so that an attached photograph may be covered and protected in the mail. Perforations or die cuts define a removable portion of a writing surface, removal of which makes the photograph visible from outside the envelope. The flaps are cut and disposed so that alternate procedures of refolding and resealing provide a frame for the photograph which may be placed on its side or its end.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Coleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/12; B65D27/14; B65D27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
An envelope assembly comprising a writing surface; said writing surface including a removable section comprising a portion of said writing surface bounded by a plurality of cuts; 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 including a lower surface, and including a front flap upper surface with a first adhesive means disposed on said front flap upper surface for fastening a foreign object to said front flap; a rear flap having an area substantially equal to the area of said writing surface and including a rear flap upper surface; said rear flap being disposed so that it may be folded to cover substantially all of said writing surface; second adhesive means disposed on said rear flap upper surface near the distal end of said rear flap 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; wherein said front flap is jointed to said writing surface along a crease defining a first straight line; said left side flap is characterized by a first top edge defining a second straight line; said right side flap is characterized by a second top edge defining a third straight line; and said second straight and said third straight line each intersect said first straight line to form an acute angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
An envelope assembly comprising a writing surface; said writing surface including a removable section comprising a portion of said writing surface bounded by a plurality of cuts; 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 including a lower surface, and including a front flap upper surface with a first adhesive means disposed on said front flap upper surface for fastening a foreign object to said front flap; a rear flap having an area substantially equal to the area of said writing surface and including a rear flap upper surface; said rear flap being disposed so that it may be folded to cover substantially all of said writing surface; second adhesive means disposed on said rear flap upper surface near the distal end of said rear flap 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; wherein said front flap is jointed to said writing surface along a crease defining a first straight line; said left side flap is characterized by a first top edge defining a second straight line; said right side flap is characterized by a second top edge defining a third straight line; and said second straight and said third straight line each intersect said first straight line to form an acute angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
An envelope as recited in claim 1 wherein: said rear flap is joined to said writing surface along a crease defining a first straight line; said left side flap is characterized by a first bottom edge defining a second straight line; said right side flap is characterized by a second bottom edge defining a third straight line; and said second straight line and said third straight line each intersect said first straight line to form an acute angle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
285 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; said writing surface including a removable section comprising a portion of said writing surface bounded by a plurality of cuts; 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, said front flap comprising a lower surface and a front flap upper surface with a first adhesive means disposed on said front flap upper surface for fastening a foreign object to said front flap; a rear flap having a third length and including a rear flap upper surface; 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 rear flap upper surface near the distal end of said rear flap 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; wherein the sum of said second length and said third length is greater than said first length; said front flap is jointed to said writing surface along a crease defining a first straight line; said left side flap is characterized by a first top edge defining a second straight line; said right side flap is characterized by a second top edge defining a third straight line; and said second straight and said third straight line each intersect said first straight line to form an acute angle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
285 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; said writing surface including a removable section comprising a portion of said writing surface bounded by a plurality of cuts; 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, said front flap comprising a lower surface and a front flap upper surface with a first adhesive means disposed on said front flap upper surface for fastening a foreign object to said front flap; a rear flap having a third length and including a rear flap upper surface; 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 rear flap upper surface near the distal end of said rear flap 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; wherein the sum of said second length and said third length is greater than said first length; said front flap is jointed to said writing surface along a crease defining a first straight line; said left side flap is characterized by a first top edge defining a second straight line; said right side flap is characterized by a second top edge defining a third straight line; and said second straight and said third straight line each intersect said first straight line to form an acute angle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
An envelope as recited in claim 3 wherein: said rear flap is joined to said writing surface along a crease defining a first straight line; said left side flap is characterized by a first bottom edge defining a second straight line; said right side flap is characterized by a second bottom edge defining a third straight line; and said second straight line and said third straight line each intersect said first straight line to form an acute angle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
202 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; said writing surface including a removable section comprising a portion of said writing surface bounded by a plurality of cuts; 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 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 said second length and said third length is greater than said first length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
202 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; said writing surface including a removable section comprising a portion of said writing surface bounded by a plurality of cuts; 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 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 said second length and said third length is greater than said first length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The envelope assembly of claim 5 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.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
An envelope as recited in claim 5 wherein: said rear flap is joined to said writing surface along a crease defining a first straight line; said left side flap is characterized by a first bottom edge defining a second straight line; said right side flap is characterized by a second bottom edge defining a third straight line; and said second straight line and said third straight line each intersect said first straight line to form an acute angle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
77 words
An envelope as recited in claim 5 wherein said front flap is jointed to said writing surface along a crease defining a first straight line; said left side flap is characterized by a first top edge defining a second straight line; said right side flap is characterized by a second top edge defining a third straight line; and said second straight and said third straight line each intersect said first straight line to form an acute angle.
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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) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |