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Transmittal article for magnetic cards
Assignee: SHINNIHON PRINTING Co Ltd 2158 KITAMACHI TAKAMATSU-SHI KAGAWA-KEN JAPAN A CORP OF JAPAN
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Filing: 1989-03-29
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Granted: 1989-12-19
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Expires: 2009-03-29
Abstract
Abstract Envelopes, particularly an envelope for mailing magnetic cards. The envelope includes a lower sheet of paper having an opening through which the magnetic card is exposed, a transparent film adhering to the rear surface of the lower sheet so as to cover the opening, and an upper sheet of paper mounted upon the lower sheet to cover the opening such that a magnetic card enclosure is defined by the upper sheet and lower sheet to receive and hold the magnetic card within the opening and such that the presence of the card within the envelope may be confirmed through the transparent sheet.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshikazu Sano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A transmittal envelope for a magnetic card comprising: a. a lower sheet of paper provided with an opening through which the magnetic card is exposed; b. a transparent film adhering to a rear surface of said lower sheet, so as to cover said opening, and c. an upper sheet of paper at least a part of which is mounted upon said lower sheet, so as to cover said opening, characterized in that a magnetic card enclosure is defined by said upper sheet and said lower sheet to receive and hold the magnetic card within said opening, such that the presence of the card within the envelope may be confirmed through said transparent film.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A transmittal envelope for a magnetic card comprising: a. a lower sheet of paper provided with an opening through which the magnetic card is exposed; b. a transparent film adhering to a rear surface of said lower sheet, so as to cover said opening, and c. an upper sheet of paper at least a part of which is mounted upon said lower sheet, so as to cover said opening, characterized in that a magnetic card enclosure is defined by said upper sheet and said lower sheet to receive and hold the magnetic card within said opening, such that the presence of the card within the envelope may be confirmed through said transparent film.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A transmittal envelope for a magnetic card as in claim 1, including: d. sealing means adhering to a portion of the rear surface of said upper sheet, so as to engage said lower sheet surrounding said opening and e. peel off cover means, affixed to said sealing means, so as to enable selective sealing as a card is inserted within said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A transmittal envelope for a magnetic card as in claim 2, said upper sheet including a cutout portion without adhesive on its underside and in registry with said opening in the lower sheet so as to enable opening of the envelope and removal of the magnetic card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A transmittal envelope for a magnetic card as in claim 2, said cutout portion overlaying a portion of said lower sheet below said opening, so as to facilitate removal of the magnetic card.
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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) | 1992-12-18 | 1993-06-19 | 1993-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-18 | 1997-06-19 | 1997-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-18 | 2001-06-19 | 2001-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |