US4301919A
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Mail return kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-23
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Granted: 1981-11-24
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Expires: 1997-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A kit for returning lost or stolen wallets and like articles is described. The kit consists of a card, a stamp and a mailing label mounted in over-lapping relationship on one side of the card in slots in the card. Strips of pressure sensitive tape are mounted on the opposite side of the card. Indicia containing instructions for use of the stamp, label and tape are located on the same side of the card as the label. A transparent holder receives the card. The kit is kept in the wallet in the hope that the finder will return the wallet by using the kit which is available therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Webster Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:31
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/42; A45C13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A kit for returning an article such as a wallet, through the mails, said kit comprising a card of a size which fits into said article, a mailing label, adhesive tape, said card having means for removably receiving the said mailing label to mount said mailing label on one side of card, said tape being mounted on the side of said card opposite from said one side, and said card containing indicia providing instructions for securing the article with said tape, attaching said label to said article and mailing said article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A kit for returning an article such as a wallet, through the mails, said kit comprising a card of a size which fits into said article, a mailing label, adhesive tape, said card having means for removably receiving the said mailing label to mount said mailing label on one side of card, said tape being mounted on the side of said card opposite from said one side, and said card containing indicia providing instructions for securing the article with said tape, attaching said label to said article and mailing said article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for receiving said label consists of a plurality of slots which receive the opposite ends of said label when said label is mounted on said one side of said card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2 wherein said kit further comprises a postage stamp, said card having a second plurality of slots which receive the corners of said stamp when said stamp is mounted on one side of said card, said first named plurality of slots which receive said mailing label being spaced on opposite sides of said of second plurality of slots such that said label overlies said stamp when said label is mounted on said one side of said card, and said indicia also providing instructions for attaching said stamp to said article.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3 including a transparent holder in which said card with said stamp, label and tape mounted thereon are contained.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein said holder is a folder of stiff material of the class including celluloid and acetate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as set forth in claim 5 wherein said folder has a notch in one edge thereof providing for finger grasping of said card.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein said holder is a sleeve which is closed except along one edge into which said card is inserted and from which said card is removed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3 wherein said tape is self adhesing pressure sensitive tape and wherein a layer of non-sticking backing material is attached to said opposite side of said card.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as set forth in claim 8 wherein plurality of strips of said tape are mounted on said opposite side with gaps there between, said slots being disposed in said gaps.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3 wherein said slots are located offset from and adjacent one edge of said card and said indicia are located between said slots and the opposite edge of said card.
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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) | 1984-11-23 | 1985-05-25 | 1985-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-23 | 1989-05-25 | 1989-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-23 | 1993-05-25 | 1993-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |