US4638940A
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Combined form for visual matter, written descriptions and mailing envelopes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-23
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Granted: 1987-01-27
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Expires: 2003-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A business form combining the storage and organization of visual matter such as photographs on diagrams with corresponding written descriptions and two mailing envelopes formed from a single sheet folded to form three (3) panels. The first panel has see-through plastic overlay attached to the underlying sheet with an adhesive, forming compartments initially sealed on three (3) sides permitting insertion of the visual matter into the compartment and ultimately sealing of the fourth side by exposing an adhesive surface. On the reverse side of the first panel is an envelope face. The second panel in both sides of the sheet provides space for written descriptions corresponding to the visual matter. The third detachable panel provides space for written directions on use of the form and on the reverse side an envelope face.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter G. Skokos
- 👤 Alvin A. Sobel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:30
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
300 words
A business form comprising a single sheet utilizing both surfaces of said sheet and divided essentially into a first panel, a second panel and a third panel, whereby said form could be folded to form a first and a second envelope; said first panel on one surface providing a means for securing visual matter such as photographs or diagrams so that the visual matter would be visible after being secured and on the other surface an envelope face; said second panel on both surfaces providing a space for written descriptions and the third panel on one surface providing a space for written matter and on the other surface an envelope face, wherein said first panel is generally equal in width to the second and third panels and having a front and rear surface, bounded by a top, bottom, free edge and a fold line, said first panel having attached to one surface a see-through plastic sheet equal in dimension to said first panel, said first panel including adhesive strips placed along its four edges and apprxoimately in the middle of said first panel said plastic sheet being attached to the first panel along all adhesive strips except the strip which extends along the free edge to form two compartments which are open along the free edge the adhesive strip on the free-edge of said first panel being covered by a plastic overlay, said plastic overlay preventing adhesion of the see-through plastic sheet on the free edge thereby permitting insertion of visual matter through said free edge, and subsequent removal of said plastic overlay from said adhesive strip on said free edge would permit adhesion of said see-through plastic surface to said sheet forming an enclosed compartment to contain said visual matter, said rear surface being the face of an envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
300 words
A business form comprising a single sheet utilizing both surfaces of said sheet and divided essentially into a first panel, a second panel and a third panel, whereby said form could be folded to form a first and a second envelope; said first panel on one surface providing a means for securing visual matter such as photographs or diagrams so that the visual matter would be visible after being secured and on the other surface an envelope face; said second panel on both surfaces providing a space for written descriptions and the third panel on one surface providing a space for written matter and on the other surface an envelope face, wherein said first panel is generally equal in width to the second and third panels and having a front and rear surface, bounded by a top, bottom, free edge and a fold line, said first panel having attached to one surface a see-through plastic sheet equal in dimension to said first panel, said first panel including adhesive strips placed along its four edges and apprxoimately in the middle of said first panel said plastic sheet being attached to the first panel along all adhesive strips except the strip which extends along the free edge to form two compartments which are open along the free edge the adhesive strip on the free-edge of said first panel being covered by a plastic overlay, said plastic overlay preventing adhesion of the see-through plastic sheet on the free edge thereby permitting insertion of visual matter through said free edge, and subsequent removal of said plastic overlay from said adhesive strip on said free edge would permit adhesion of said see-through plastic surface to said sheet forming an enclosed compartment to contain said visual matter, said rear surface being the face of an envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The form as defined in claim 1, wherein said second panel is generally equal in width to the first and third panels and having front and rear surfaces for written matter, said second panel being separated from the first panel by a fold line and from the third panel by a fold line, said latter fold line being a perforated line, and adjacent ot said latter fold line an adhesive surface being covered by a plastic overlay, said plastic overlay being readily removable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The form as defined in claim 2 wherein the third panel is readily detachable along the perforated line allowing said first and second panels to be used to form said second envelope.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The form as defined in claim 3 wherein after the third panel has been detached, the front surface of the first panel is folded into coextensive relation with the front surface of the second panel whereby removal of the overlay from said adhesive strip on the front surface of the second panel operatively secures said first panel to said second panel and forms said second envelope which can be mailed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
The form as defined in claim 1, wherein said third panel is generally equal in width to the first and second panels and having a front and rear surface, said front surface containing written matter such as instructions on use of said form, said rear surface being the face of an envelope, said third panel being separated from the second panel by a fold line, said fold line being a perforated line, and adjacent to the free edge of said third panel an adhesive strip, said adhesive strip being covered by a plastic overlay, said plastic overlay being readily removable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
The form as defined in claim 1, wherein the front surface of the first panel is folded into coextensive relation with the front surface of the second panel and the front surface of said third panel is folded into coextensive relation with the rear surface of the first panel, said adhesive strip on the front surface of said third panel securing said third panel to the rear surface of said first panel, whereby the folded form becomes a first envelope which can be mailed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-26 | 1990-07-28 | 1991-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-26 | 1994-07-28 | 1995-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-26 | 1998-07-28 | 1999-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |