US4585160A
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Negotiable instrument mailing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-29
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Granted: 1986-04-29
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Expires: 2005-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A negotiable instrument mailing device is formed from a single, generally continuous blank of paper or the like. The blank includes an addressee panel, a return address panel and a negotiable instrument panel. The negotiable instrument panel is imprinted with normal negotiable instrument indicia. The addressee panel is imprinted with the address of the addressee and includes a window opening. The return address panel is imprinted with the return address at a location so that when the return address panel is folded relative to the addressee panel, the return address is in registry with the window opening. Adhesive means are provided for securing the return address panel to the addressee panel when folded to form a generally sealed return envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 II William W. Fiske
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:34
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
374 words
A negotiable instrument mailing device including a return envelope formed from a single generally continuous blank of paper or the like, comprising: an addressee panel, including two transversely extending edges and two side edges, a first surface of the addressee panel having a space for the insertion of the address of the addressee, the addressee panel also including a window opening; a return address panel, including two transversely extending edges and two side edges, a first one of the transversely extending edges of the return address panel being attached to a first one of the transversely extending edges of the addressee panel along a common fold line, a first surface of the return address panel being imprinted with a return address, the return address panel and the addressee panel being adapted to be folded along their common fold line so that their first surfaces are enclosed, the return address being positioned on the return address panel to be in registry with the addressee panel window opening when the panels are so folded so the return address is visible through the addressee panel window opening; a negotiable instrument panel including two transversely extending edges and two side edges, one of the transversely extending edges of the negotiable instrument panel being removably attached to the second transversely extending edge of one of the addressee panel or the return address panel along a common tear line of perforations, a first surface of the negotiable instrument panel being imprinted with normal negotiable instrument indicia; and adhesive means for securing the addressee panel to the return address panel when folded along their common fold line, whereby the negotiable instrument panel and the return address panel may be folded behind the addressee panel and the device may be inserted into a window envelope so that the address on the addressee panel is visible through the envelope window for delivery to the addressee and, after delivery to the addressee, the negotiable instrument panel may be removed and information may be imprinted on either the return address panel or the addressee panel and the return address panel may be folded with respect to the addressee panel along their common fold line and secured by the adhesive means to form the return envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
374 words
A negotiable instrument mailing device including a return envelope formed from a single generally continuous blank of paper or the like, comprising: an addressee panel, including two transversely extending edges and two side edges, a first surface of the addressee panel having a space for the insertion of the address of the addressee, the addressee panel also including a window opening; a return address panel, including two transversely extending edges and two side edges, a first one of the transversely extending edges of the return address panel being attached to a first one of the transversely extending edges of the addressee panel along a common fold line, a first surface of the return address panel being imprinted with a return address, the return address panel and the addressee panel being adapted to be folded along their common fold line so that their first surfaces are enclosed, the return address being positioned on the return address panel to be in registry with the addressee panel window opening when the panels are so folded so the return address is visible through the addressee panel window opening; a negotiable instrument panel including two transversely extending edges and two side edges, one of the transversely extending edges of the negotiable instrument panel being removably attached to the second transversely extending edge of one of the addressee panel or the return address panel along a common tear line of perforations, a first surface of the negotiable instrument panel being imprinted with normal negotiable instrument indicia; and adhesive means for securing the addressee panel to the return address panel when folded along their common fold line, whereby the negotiable instrument panel and the return address panel may be folded behind the addressee panel and the device may be inserted into a window envelope so that the address on the addressee panel is visible through the envelope window for delivery to the addressee and, after delivery to the addressee, the negotiable instrument panel may be removed and information may be imprinted on either the return address panel or the addressee panel and the return address panel may be folded with respect to the addressee panel along their common fold line and secured by the adhesive means to form the return envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device as recited in claim 1 wherein the negotiable instrument is a check, the check panel, the addressee panel, and the return address panel being generally rectangular and having the same general dimensions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as recited in claim 2 wherein the second surface of the addressee panel includes a postage area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as recited in claim 3 wherein the adhesive means is located on the first surface of the addressee panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device as recited in claim 4 wherein the adhesive means comprises an elongated strip of adhesive which extends along the second transversely extending edge of the address panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as recited in claim 5 wherein the adhesive means further comprises a pair of adhesive strips extending along the side edges of the addressee panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device as recited in claim 5 wherein the first surface of the return address panel includes a space for the insertion of a change of address of the addressee.
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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) | 1989-04-28 | 1989-10-28 | 1990-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-28 | 1993-10-28 | 1994-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-28 | 1997-10-28 | 1998-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |