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US4380315A
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Mailer
Assignee: Wallace Computer Services Inc
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Filing: 1981-01-14
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Granted: 1983-04-19
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Expires: 2001-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A connected series of mailer units separable into individual units and foldable for mailing into a size small enough to avoid bending, tearing, etc., while including an information ply of a length approximating that of the outer envelope and having tear strip means affording removal of the information ply while the same is in folded condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Steidinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:58
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/02; B42D5/023; B42D5/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A connected series of separable mailer units wherein each unit includes an envelope-forming ply having a control margin along at least one longitudinal side edge and at least one additional ply on said envelope forming ply adapted to serve as a message ply or the like, said additional ply being connected to said envelope-forming ply along the top edge thereof and having a length to substantially extend over the length of said envelope-forming ply, each unit being equipped with at least one line of potential folding extending transversely of said control margin to permit said unit to be folded into at least two parts with said additional ply being present in both of said two parts whereby a large message-bearing ply is provided in an envelope which is approximately one-half the size of said message-bearing ply when said unit is folded into two parts, adhesive means on each unit for securing said unit in reduced area form after the same has been folded about said line of potential folding with said envelope-forming ply disposed outwardly, image transfer means associated with said plies, and tear strip means along one of the edge of said envelope fforming ply to permit removal of said additional ply when the same is in folded condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A connected series of separable mailer units wherein each unit includes an envelope-forming ply having a control margin along at least one longitudinal side edge and at least one additional ply on said envelope forming ply adapted to serve as a message ply or the like, said additional ply being connected to said envelope-forming ply along the top edge thereof and having a length to substantially extend over the length of said envelope-forming ply, each unit being equipped with at least one line of potential folding extending transversely of said control margin to permit said unit to be folded into at least two parts with said additional ply being present in both of said two parts whereby a large message-bearing ply is provided in an envelope which is approximately one-half the size of said message-bearing ply when said unit is folded into two parts, adhesive means on each unit for securing said unit in reduced area form after the same has been folded about said line of potential folding with said envelope-forming ply disposed outwardly, image transfer means associated with said plies, and tear strip means along one of the edge of said envelope fforming ply to permit removal of said additional ply when the same is in folded condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said additional ply is slightly shorter than said envelope forming ply.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said tear strip means is along the top and bottom of said envelope-forming ply.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 3 in which said additional ply is adhesively connected to said envelope-forming ply between said top edge and a line defining said tear strip means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 4 in which additional plies are provided in said unit to form a return envelope.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said tear strip means is provided along one of the longitudinal side edges of said unit, said additional ply being separable from said envelope-forming ply adjacent the top thereof by rupturing small integral bonds in said additional ply incident to removal from the folded unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 6 in which two lines of potential folding are provided.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1 in which a return envelope is provided in each unit with the length thereof disposed lengthwise of said unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1 in which a return envelope is provided in each unit with the length thereof disposed transversely of said unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
162 words
A connected series of multi-ply mailer units separable into individual units each capable of being transversely folded into a size approximating a No. 10 envelope so as to avoid postal damage, each unit including an envelope-forming ply having a control margin along at least one longitudinal side edge and an information ply approximately as long as said envelope-forming ply and connected thereto along the top edge to prevent interference during computer printout, and tear-off means along one edge for removal of the folded information ply from the folded, sealed envelope forming ply, each unit being equipped with at least one line of potential folding extending transversely of said control margin to permit said unit to be folded into at least two parts with said information ply being present in both of said two parts whereby a large message-bearing ply is provided in an envelope which is approximately one-half the size of said message-bearing ply when said unit is folded into two parts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
162 words
A connected series of multi-ply mailer units separable into individual units each capable of being transversely folded into a size approximating a No. 10 envelope so as to avoid postal damage, each unit including an envelope-forming ply having a control margin along at least one longitudinal side edge and an information ply approximately as long as said envelope-forming ply and connected thereto along the top edge to prevent interference during computer printout, and tear-off means along one edge for removal of the folded information ply from the folded, sealed envelope forming ply, each unit being equipped with at least one line of potential folding extending transversely of said control margin to permit said unit to be folded into at least two parts with said information ply being present in both of said two parts whereby a large message-bearing ply is provided in an envelope which is approximately one-half the size of said message-bearing ply when said unit is folded into two parts.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 10 in which the connection of said information ply to said envelope-forming ply provides a stub, and a return envelope is detachably connected to said stub.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 11 in which said stub is removed with said tear off means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 11 in which said information ply and return envelope are connected to said stub by easily rupturable, integral ties.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 11 in which said return envelope has a flap equipped with a band of adhesive thereon with said flap being coplanar with the front of said return envelope.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure of claim 14 in which the length of said band of adhesive is parallel to the length of said series.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure of claim 14 in which the length of said band of adhesive to transverse to the length of said series.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
63 words
The structure of claim 10 in which said information ply terminates short of the top and/or bottom edges of said envelope forming ply to avoid tenting and adhesive for securing said unit in folded condition is provided in the area of said envelope forming ply between the edges of said information ply and the adjacent top and bottom edges of said envelope-forming ply.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure of claim 10 in which said information ply is continuous in length with said envelope forming ply to permit continuous web fabrication, said information ply being equipped with adhesive adjacent the top and bottom edges thereof to maintain said unit in folded condition.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
140 words
A connected series of mailer units computer printable and thereafter separable into individual units comprising a continuous envelope-forming ply equipped with equally longitudinally spaced lines of potential severance to provide said individual units, an information ply for each unit extending substantially between said spaced lines and connected to said envelope forming ply at the end of said information ply first entering said computer printer, a line of potential folding between said lines of potential severance to permit each unit to be folded into two parts with said information ply being present in both of said two parts whereby a large message-bearing ply is provided in an envelope which is approximately one-half the size of said message-bearing ply when said unit is folded into two parts, and adhesive means on each unit for maintaining the same in folded condition for mailing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
140 words
A connected series of mailer units computer printable and thereafter separable into individual units comprising a continuous envelope-forming ply equipped with equally longitudinally spaced lines of potential severance to provide said individual units, an information ply for each unit extending substantially between said spaced lines and connected to said envelope forming ply at the end of said information ply first entering said computer printer, a line of potential folding between said lines of potential severance to permit each unit to be folded into two parts with said information ply being present in both of said two parts whereby a large message-bearing ply is provided in an envelope which is approximately one-half the size of said message-bearing ply when said unit is folded into two parts, and adhesive means on each unit for maintaining the same in folded condition for mailing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
163 words
A connected series of mailer units computer printable and thereafter separable into individual units comprising a continuous envelope-forming ply equipped with equally longitudinally spaced lines of potential severance to provide said individual units, an information ply for each unit extending substantially between said spaced lines and connected to said envelope forming ply at the end of said information ply first entering said computer printer to provide a forward stub, a line of potential folding between said lines of potential severance to permit each unit to be folded into two parts with said information ply being present in both of said two parts whereby a large message-bearing ply is provided in an envelope which is approximately one-half the size of said message-bearing ply when said unit is folded into two parts, adhesive means on each unit for maintaining the same in folded condition for mailing, and means in said unit for detaching said information ply from said sub incident to opening said folded envelope.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
163 words
A connected series of mailer units computer printable and thereafter separable into individual units comprising a continuous envelope-forming ply equipped with equally longitudinally spaced lines of potential severance to provide said individual units, an information ply for each unit extending substantially between said spaced lines and connected to said envelope forming ply at the end of said information ply first entering said computer printer to provide a forward stub, a line of potential folding between said lines of potential severance to permit each unit to be folded into two parts with said information ply being present in both of said two parts whereby a large message-bearing ply is provided in an envelope which is approximately one-half the size of said message-bearing ply when said unit is folded into two parts, adhesive means on each unit for maintaining the same in folded condition for mailing, and means in said unit for detaching said information ply from said sub incident to opening said folded envelope.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 20 in which said unit is equipped with a tear off strip including said stub.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 20 in which said unit is equipped with image reproducing means arranged and constructed so as to provide readily intelligible images only when printed from the side of said envelope forming ply opposite that connected to said information ply.
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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) | 1986-04-18 | 1986-10-18 | 1987-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-18 | 1990-10-18 | 1991-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-18 | 1994-10-18 | 1995-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |