US4809906A
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Return mailer in place of flip window
Assignee: Moore North America Inc
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Filing: 1987-11-25
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2007-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A business form assembly is provided in which the outer or top sheet is formed with a substantially rectangular window, which must be closed at the completion of the manufacturing stage. To this end, a patch or cover sheet with dimensions slightly larger than the window, is temporarily attached, by pressure sensitive adhesive, to the sheet next adjacent the top sheet but in overlying relationship with the window. The underside of the top sheet is provided with a heat activated adhesive pattern about the periphery of the window and facing the patch or cover. When the form is substantially complete, heat is applied to activate the various lines of adhesive utilized in the form, and including the pattern about the periphery of the window. In this manner, the patch or cover becomes permanently attached to the underside of the top sheet, and is easily removed from the adjacent sheet since the heat activated adhesive is stronger than the pressure sensitive adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo Lombardo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:50
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A return mailer assembly comprising: (a) return envelope means including front and back sheets adhesively secured along at least three edges thereof; (b) a top sheet overlying said envelope means, said top sheet divided into at least two separable sections, at least one of which is adapted to be returned in said return envelope means; (c) window means formed in one of said two separable sections of said top sheet for displaying printed matter; (d) cover means closing said window; (e) first adhesive means on one side of said cover means for temporarily securing said cover means to the front sheet of said return envelope means; and (f) second adhesive means on said top sheet and extending about said window for permanently adhering said cover means to said top sheet in overlying relationship to said window means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A return mailer assembly comprising: (a) return envelope means including front and back sheets adhesively secured along at least three edges thereof; (b) a top sheet overlying said envelope means, said top sheet divided into at least two separable sections, at least one of which is adapted to be returned in said return envelope means; (c) window means formed in one of said two separable sections of said top sheet for displaying printed matter; (d) cover means closing said window; (e) first adhesive means on one side of said cover means for temporarily securing said cover means to the front sheet of said return envelope means; and (f) second adhesive means on said top sheet and extending about said window for permanently adhering said cover means to said top sheet in overlying relationship to said window means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A return mailer assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said second adhesive comprises dry adhesive activated by heat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A return mailer assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said first adhesive comprises pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A return mailer assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said cover means has an area greater than said window means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A return mailer assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said window means comprises a substantially rectangular aperture defined by four substantially straight edges, at least one of said edges lying along a fold line formed in said top sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
A continuous business form assembly comprising a continuous longitudinal web having a series of business forms defined by longitudinally spaced transverse lines of perforations, each of said forms comprising front and back superposed sheets, at least one of said front and back sheets provided with a window; patch means for covering said window, said patch means being temporarily and releasably attached to the other of said front and back sheets by a first adhesive at a location directly opposite said window; a second adhesive located about the periphery of said window for permanently securing said patch means to said one sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A continuous business form assembly comprising a continuous longitudinal web having a series of business forms defined by longitudinally spaced transverse lines of perforations, each of said forms comprising front and back superposed sheets, at least one of said front and back sheets provided with a window; patch means for covering said window, said patch means being temporarily and releasably attached to the other of said front and back sheets by a first adhesive at a location directly opposite said window; a second adhesive located about the periphery of said window for permanently securing said patch means to said one sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A continuous business form assembly as defined in claim 6, wherein said window is formed in said front sheet and wherein said back sheet forms one part of a two part return envelope assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A continuous business form assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said patch means is temporarily and releasably adhered to the back sheet by a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A continuous business form assembly as defined in claim 8 wherein said second adhesive is a heat activated adhesive.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
A business form assembly comprising first and second sheets superposed one on the other, a first of said sheets having a window formed therein; a third sheet of lesser dimension than said first and second sheets overlying said window; first adhesive means for temporarily securing said third sheet to said second sheet during one stage of manufacture of the form, and second adhesive means for permanently securing said third sheet to said first sheet during another stage of manufacture.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
A business form assembly comprising first and second sheets superposed one on the other, a first of said sheets having a window formed therein; a third sheet of lesser dimension than said first and second sheets overlying said window; first adhesive means for temporarily securing said third sheet to said second sheet during one stage of manufacture of the form, and second adhesive means for permanently securing said third sheet to said first sheet during another stage of manufacture.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A business form assembly as defined in claim 10 wherein said first adhesive means is a pressure sensitive adhesive means and said second adhesive is a heat activated adhesive.
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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) | 1992-03-06 | 1992-09-05 | 1993-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-06 | 1996-09-05 | 1997-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-06 | 2000-09-05 | 2001-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |