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US4384670A
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Peel back mailer
Assignee: Americomm Direct Marketing Inc
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Filing: 1981-02-17
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Granted: 1983-05-24
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Expires: 2001-02-17
Abstract
Abstract The peel-back mailer has a front ply which can be peeled off to expose inserts and a return mail envelope. In addition, a tab portion on an intermediate ply is secured to the front ply so as to be simultaneously removed during peeling off of the front ply. The exposed flap on the back ply is foldable to seal the return envelope and carries adhesive for this purpose.
Inventors
- 👤 David Dicker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:07
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/02; B42D5/023; B42D5/025; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
29 words
A mailer comprising a front ply for receiving information thereon; a back ply including a foldable flap portion along one edge having adhesive means thereon facing said front ply;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mailer comprising a front ply for receiving information thereon; a back ply including a foldable flap portion along one edge having adhesive means thereon facing said front ply;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
an intermediate ply between said front ply and said back ply, said intermediate ply including a body portion, a tab portion and a line of weakening between said tab portion and said body portion, said body portion being secured to said back ply to define a pocket with an opening along said flap portion, said tab portion being secured to said front ply for removal therewith; and means releaseably securing said front ply to said body portion of said intermediate ply.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
an intermediate ply between said front ply and said back ply, said intermediate ply including a body portion, a tab portion and a line of weakening between said tab portion and said body portion, said body portion being secured to said back ply to define a pocket with an opening along said flap portion, said tab portion being secured to said front ply for removal therewith; and means releaseably securing said front ply to said body portion of said intermediate ply.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A mailer as set forth in claim 1 which further comprises at least one insert ply between said body portion of said intermediate ply and said front ply.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A mailer as set forth in claim 2 wherein said insert ply is of a size smaller than said body portion to fit within said pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A mailer as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means releaseably securing said front ply to said body portion includes a plurality of fugitive glue spots between said body portion and said front ply.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A mailer as set forth in claim 4 which further comprises a plurality of glue spots between said tab portion and said flap portion for releaseably securing said tab portion to said flap portion of said back ply.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A mailer as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said plies has a removable stub along each of two opposite edges, each said stub being secured to an adjacent stub for coincident removal therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
111 words
A mailer comprising a first ply; a second ply including a flap portion along one edge having adhesive means thereon facing said first ply; at least one of said plies having areas for receiving information thereon; an intermediate ply between said first ply and second ply, said intermediate ply including a body portion a tab portion and a line of weakening between said tab portion and said body portion, said body portion being secured to said second ply to define a pocket therewith and said tab portion being secured to said first ply for removal therewith; and means releaseably securing said first ply to said body portion of said intermediate ply.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
111 words
A mailer comprising a first ply; a second ply including a flap portion along one edge having adhesive means thereon facing said first ply; at least one of said plies having areas for receiving information thereon; an intermediate ply between said first ply and second ply, said intermediate ply including a body portion a tab portion and a line of weakening between said tab portion and said body portion, said body portion being secured to said second ply to define a pocket therewith and said tab portion being secured to said first ply for removal therewith; and means releaseably securing said first ply to said body portion of said intermediate ply.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mailer as set forth in claim 7 which further comprises a pair of longitudinal glue lines and a transverse glue line securing said body portion to said second ply.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mailer as set forth in claim 8 which further comprises a pair of longitudinal glue lines and a transverse glue line securing said tab portion to said first ply.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
186 words
A continuous mailer assembly comprising three continuous webs disposed in overlying relation, each of said webs having a removable strip with control line holes therein along each of two opposite marginal edges, a longitudinal line of weakening adjacent each said marginal edge to define a removable stub adjacent a removal strip and a plurality of transverse lines of weakening to divide said webs into a series of individual mailers; and means securing said stubs of each web to an adjacent stub for coincident removal; each said mailer including a first ply in one of said webs, a second ply in a second of said webs including a flap portion along one transverse edge having adhesive means thereon facing said first ply and an intermediate ply in a third of said webs including a body portion and a tab portion removably secured to said body portion, said body portion being of equal transverse width to said first ply and said second ply and being secured to said second ply to define a pocket therewith and said tab portion being secured to said first ply for removal therewith.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
186 words
A continuous mailer assembly comprising three continuous webs disposed in overlying relation, each of said webs having a removable strip with control line holes therein along each of two opposite marginal edges, a longitudinal line of weakening adjacent each said marginal edge to define a removable stub adjacent a removal strip and a plurality of transverse lines of weakening to divide said webs into a series of individual mailers; and means securing said stubs of each web to an adjacent stub for coincident removal; each said mailer including a first ply in one of said webs, a second ply in a second of said webs including a flap portion along one transverse edge having adhesive means thereon facing said first ply and an intermediate ply in a third of said webs including a body portion and a tab portion removably secured to said body portion, said body portion being of equal transverse width to said first ply and said second ply and being secured to said second ply to define a pocket therewith and said tab portion being secured to said first ply for removal therewith.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A continuous mailer assembly as set forth in claim 10 which further comprises means releaseably securing each said first ply to said body portion of an adjacent intermediate ply.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A continuous mailer assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein each web has a longitudinal line of weakening to divide said webs into two series of individual mailers disposed in side-by-side relation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
A continuous mailer assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein each mailer includes at least one insert ply between said body portion and said first 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) | 1986-05-23 | 1986-11-22 | 1987-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-23 | 1990-11-22 | 1991-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-23 | 1994-11-22 | 1995-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |