US4570416A
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Overnight package
Assignee: Federal Express Corp
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Filing: 1983-10-03
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Granted: 1986-02-18
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Expires: 2003-10-03
Abstract
Abstract An overnight package for delivery of letters. The package consists of a ply of paperboard and a ply of film joined to the paperboard to create a pouch in which an envelope bearing the shipper's address and the recipient's address may be inserted. The pouch has a pressure-sensitive sealing flap to securely enclose the letter within the pouch, thereby forming the shipping package.
Inventors
- 👤 David B. Shoenfeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/12; B65D27/14; B65D27/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
The method of handling express envelopes in a two ply package formed of a backing member and a front ply, a substantial portion of which is a transparent film, entering the recipient's name on a manifest having a pressure-sensitive tracer label mounted on it; addressing with the recipient's name and address an envelope having a shipper's address thereon; securing said tracer label to said envelope or package; and inserting said envelope in said package with said address and label visible through said film.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
The method of handling express envelopes in a two ply package formed of a backing member and a front ply, a substantial portion of which is a transparent film, entering the recipient's name on a manifest having a pressure-sensitive tracer label mounted on it; addressing with the recipient's name and address an envelope having a shipper's address thereon; securing said tracer label to said envelope or package; and inserting said envelope in said package with said address and label visible through said film.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
73 words
The method of handling express envelopes in a two ply package formed of a backing member and a front ply, a substantial portion of which is formed of transparent film; addressing with the recipient's name and address an envelope having the shipper's address thereon; adhesively securing a strip having a tracer bar code thereon onto said envelope or package; inserting said envelope into said package; and delivering said envelope to the shipping company.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
73 words
The method of handling express envelopes in a two ply package formed of a backing member and a front ply, a substantial portion of which is formed of transparent film; addressing with the recipient's name and address an envelope having the shipper's address thereon; adhesively securing a strip having a tracer bar code thereon onto said envelope or package; inserting said envelope into said package; and delivering said envelope to the shipping company.
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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) | 1989-02-17 | 1989-08-19 | 1990-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-17 | 1993-08-19 | 1994-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-17 | 1997-08-19 | 1998-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |