US4993624A
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Two-way bar code window envelope
Assignee: NSI Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1990-04-26
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Granted: 1991-02-19
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Expires: 2010-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A two-way reusable envelope useful for commercial mass-mailings is disclosed. The envelope includes a window aligned along the bottom right-hand edge of the front envelope panel, thereby enabling standard Postal Service zip code bar code markings to be visible during both trips of the two-way envelope. The envelope additionally includes a two-portion closure flap which enables Facing Identification Marks and appropriate postage to be visible from the front of the envelope only during one trip as appropriate.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Schlich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D27/00; B65D27/12; B65D27/14; B65D27/04; B65D27/06; B65D2203/00; B65D2203/06; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A barcode-visible window envelope including a substantially rectangular front panel having a top edge, first and second side edges and a bottom edge, a substantially rectangular window in said panel, said window including a window bottom edge partly coextensive with said front panel lower edge, and further including a facing identification mark printed on said front panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A barcode-visible window envelope including a substantially rectangular front panel having a top edge, first and second side edges and a bottom edge, a substantially rectangular window in said panel, said window including a window bottom edge partly coextensive with said front panel lower edge, and further including a facing identification mark printed on said front panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The envelope of claim 1, further including a substantially rectangular rear panel having a rear panel top edge and a rear panel bottom edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The envelope of claim 2, further including an elongated closure flap having a gummed inner face, an outer face, and a closure flap bottom edge secured to said rear panel top edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The envelope of claim 3, further including first and second end flaps secured to and laterally extending from said rear panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
A barcode-visible window envelope including a substantially rectangular front panel having a top edge, first and second edges, and a bottom edge, and further including a substantially rectangular window in said panel, said window having a window bottom edge partly coextensive with said front panel bottom edge, and further including an elongated closure flap comprising: an elongated middle flap having a gummed inner face, an ungummed outer face imprinted with a facing identification mark, a middle flap fold line and a perforation line, said perforation line being longitudinally connected to a first trip sealing panel having a gummed inner face, and an ungummed outer face, a first trip panel top edge and a first trip panel bottom edge, said first trip panel being longitudinally connected to said middle flap fold line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
131 words
A barcode-visible window envelope including a substantially rectangular front panel having a top edge, first and second edges, and a bottom edge, and further including a substantially rectangular window in said panel, said window having a window bottom edge partly coextensive with said front panel bottom edge, and further including an elongated closure flap comprising: an elongated middle flap having a gummed inner face, an ungummed outer face imprinted with a facing identification mark, a middle flap fold line and a perforation line, said perforation line being longitudinally connected to a first trip sealing panel having a gummed inner face, and an ungummed outer face, a first trip panel top edge and a first trip panel bottom edge, said first trip panel being longitudinally connected to said middle flap fold line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The envelope of claim 5, further including first and second end flaps secured to and laterally extending from said rear panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The envelope of claim 6, further including a facing identification mark printed on said outer face.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
142 words
A two-way barcode-visible window envelope comprising: a substantially rectangular front panel having a top edge, first and second edges, and a bottom edge, and further including a window means in said panel, said window means including a transparent substantially rectangular window having a window bottom edge partly coextensive with said front panel lower edge; a substantially rectangular rear panel having a rear panel top edge and a rear panel bottom edge; an elongated closure flap comprising: an elongated middle flap having a gummed inner face, an ungummed outer face imprinted with a facing identification mark, a middle flap fold line and a perforation line, said perforation line being longitudinally connected to a first trip sealing panel having a gummed inner face, and an ungummed outer face; and first and second end flaps being secured to and laterally extending from said rear panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
A two-way barcode-visible window envelope comprising: a substantially rectangular front panel having a top edge, first and second edges, and a bottom edge, and further including a window means in said panel, said window means including a transparent substantially rectangular window having a window bottom edge partly coextensive with said front panel lower edge; a substantially rectangular rear panel having a rear panel top edge and a rear panel bottom edge; an elongated closure flap comprising: an elongated middle flap having a gummed inner face, an ungummed outer face imprinted with a facing identification mark, a middle flap fold line and a perforation line, said perforation line being longitudinally connected to a first trip sealing panel having a gummed inner face, and an ungummed outer face; and first and second end flaps being secured to and laterally extending from said rear 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) | 1994-02-18 | 1994-08-20 | 1995-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-18 | 1998-08-20 | 1999-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-02-18 | 2002-08-20 | 2003-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |