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Photograph mailing unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-10-28
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Granted: 1990-08-14
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Expires: 2008-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A photograph mailing and display unit and an associated method of constructing the same utilizes a relatively rigid panel or card material having a central portion and a marginal portion which are foldably movable relative to one another to a condition at which the panel provides an easel. A coating of adhesive overlies a substantial portion of the marginal portion of the panel, and a border panel overlies and is in contact with the adhesive coating. The border panel defines a central cutout within which a photograph can be positioned and provides a mat for the photograph.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael D. Hoebel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:31
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14; A47G1/141; B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A postal card assembly for mailing and displaying a photograph, said assembly comprising: a relatively rigid panel of card material having a writing surface on one side thereof and including a central portion and a marginal portion, said relatively rigid panel being provided with a frangible tearline positioned along the perimeter of said central portion so as to permit said central portion to be separated by hand from the marginal portion and to be moved relative to the marginal portion between a first condition at which said central and marginal portions are coplanar and a second condition at which said central portion extends angularly from said one side of said relatively rigid panel, said central portion provided an easel; a coating of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer upon the other side of said panel so as to cover no more than said marginal portion thereof so that when said photograph is operatively placed into contact with said other side of said panel, said central portion does not adhere to said photograph and said boundary portion can be separated by hand from said marginal portion as aforesaid for providing an easel; and a protective releasable backing sheet positioned in contact with said adhesive coating, and which is removed prior to positioning a photograph onto the panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A postal card assembly for mailing and displaying a photograph, said assembly comprising: a relatively rigid panel of card material having a writing surface on one side thereof and including a central portion and a marginal portion, said relatively rigid panel being provided with a frangible tearline positioned along the perimeter of said central portion so as to permit said central portion to be separated by hand from the marginal portion and to be moved relative to the marginal portion between a first condition at which said central and marginal portions are coplanar and a second condition at which said central portion extends angularly from said one side of said relatively rigid panel, said central portion provided an easel; a coating of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer upon the other side of said panel so as to cover no more than said marginal portion thereof so that when said photograph is operatively placed into contact with said other side of said panel, said central portion does not adhere to said photograph and said boundary portion can be separated by hand from said marginal portion as aforesaid for providing an easel; and a protective releasable backing sheet positioned in contact with said adhesive coating, and which is removed prior to positioning a photograph onto the panel.
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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) | 1993-08-13 | 1994-02-12 | 1994-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-13 | 1998-02-12 | 1998-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-13 | 2002-02-12 | 2002-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |