US5029902A
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Combined mailable map and informational brochure
Assignee: WPP Media Inc
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Filing: 1990-07-02
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Granted: 1991-07-09
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Expires: 2010-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A compact information brochure for use by a traveller having a cover and at least one page. The cover sheet is folded to define front and rear cover portions. The rear cover portion and has a face with defined regions for receiving address information along with postage, message information, and photographic images. The page is attached internally to the cover sheet and contains map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions for receiving user provided information.
Inventors
- 👤 Terunage Komori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:38
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B29/00; G09B29/02; G09B29/04; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A compact mailable information brochure for use by a traveller comprising: a cover sheet having a central lengthwise fold so as to define front and rear cover portions, said rear cover portion having a face with defined regions each for respectively receiving address information, postage, message information, and at least one photographic image; and at least one page internally attached to said cover sheet, said page containing map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions each for receiving traveller provided information, wherein said page is attached at one side edge to said cover approximate said fold, said page extending widthwise from said cover and having at least one lengthwise fold along the width thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A compact mailable information brochure for use by a traveller comprising: a cover sheet having a central lengthwise fold so as to define front and rear cover portions, said rear cover portion having a face with defined regions each for respectively receiving address information, postage, message information, and at least one photographic image; and at least one page internally attached to said cover sheet, said page containing map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions each for receiving traveller provided information, wherein said page is attached at one side edge to said cover approximate said fold, said page extending widthwise from said cover and having at least one lengthwise fold along the width thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The brochure of claim 1 wherein said page has a plurality of lengthwise folds spaced along the width thereof, and said page folds in an accordion arrangement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The brochure of claim 1 further comprising attachment means, disposed upon said rear cover portion at a one of said defined regions for receiving the photographic images, for securely attaching at least one photograph thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
A compact mailable information brochure for use by a traveller comprising: a folded cover sheet defining front and rear cover portions, said rear cover portion having a face with defined regions each for respectively receiving address information, postage, message information, and at least one photographic image; and at least one page internally attached to said cover sheet, said page containing map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions each for receiving traveller provided information, wherein said page has central lengthwise fold formed along the width thereof and a pair of lengthwise mid-folds each formed midway between a respective side edge of said page and said center fold.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
110 words
A compact mailable information brochure for use by a traveller comprising: a folded cover sheet defining front and rear cover portions, said rear cover portion having a face with defined regions each for respectively receiving address information, postage, message information, and at least one photographic image; and at least one page internally attached to said cover sheet, said page containing map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions each for receiving traveller provided information, wherein said page has central lengthwise fold formed along the width thereof and a pair of lengthwise mid-folds each formed midway between a respective side edge of said page and said center fold.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
The brochure of claim 4 wherein said mid-folds and said center fold define inner page portions adjacent said center fold and outer page portions adjacent said side edges, said outer page portions being inwardly folded towards a respective adjacent inner page portion at each corresponding mid-fold, and wherein said outer page portions contain printed indicia that is contiguous upon inward folding of said mid-folds.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The brochure of claim 3 further comprising attachment means, disposed upon said rear cover portion at a one of said defined regions for receiving the photographic images, for securely attaching at least one photograph thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
164 words
A compact mailable information brochure for use by a traveller comprising: a rectangular cover sheet having a length greater than width with a lengthwise fold formed centrally along the width thereof so as to define front and rear cover portions in said cover sheet on opposite sides of said cover sheet fold, said rear cover portion capable of detachment from said front cover portion and having a face with defined regions each for respectively receiving address information, postage, message infomation, and photographic images; and at least one rectangular page having a width greater than length with a lengthwise fold formed centrally along the width thereof and a pair of lengthwise mid-folds each formed midway between a respective side edge of said page and said page center fold with said page internally attached to said cover sheet at said page and cover sheet center folds, said page containing map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions for respectively receiving traveller provided information.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
164 words
A compact mailable information brochure for use by a traveller comprising: a rectangular cover sheet having a length greater than width with a lengthwise fold formed centrally along the width thereof so as to define front and rear cover portions in said cover sheet on opposite sides of said cover sheet fold, said rear cover portion capable of detachment from said front cover portion and having a face with defined regions each for respectively receiving address information, postage, message infomation, and photographic images; and at least one rectangular page having a width greater than length with a lengthwise fold formed centrally along the width thereof and a pair of lengthwise mid-folds each formed midway between a respective side edge of said page and said page center fold with said page internally attached to said cover sheet at said page and cover sheet center folds, said page containing map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions for respectively receiving traveller provided information.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
The brochure of claim 7 wherein said page mid-folds and said page center fold define inner page portions adjacent said center fold and outer page portions adjacent said side edges, said outer page portions being inwardly folded towards a respective adjacent inner page portion at each corresponding mid-fold, and wherein said outer page portions contain printed indicia that is contiguous upon inward folding of said mid-folds.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The brochure of claim 6 wherein said cover sheet and said page are formed from paper with said cover sheet being of a heavier stock than said page.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The brochure of claim 5 further comprising attachment means, disposed upon said rear cover portion at a one of said defined regions for receiving the photographic images, for securely attaching at least one photograph thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The brochure of claim 10 wherein said attachment means comprises at least one strip of a double faced sticker tape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The brochure of claim 10 wherein said attachment means comprises an adhesive layer formed upon said rear cover portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
132 words
A compact mailable informational brochure kit for use by a traveller comprising: a folded cover sheet defining front and rear cover portions, said rear cover portion capable of detachment from the front cover portion and having a face with defined regions each for respectively receiving address information, postage, message information, and photographic images; at least one page internally attached to said cover sheet, said page containing map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions each for respectively receiving traveller provided information; attachment means, disposed upon said rear cover portion at a one of said defined regions for receiving said photographic images, for securely attaching at least one photograph thereto; and postal stamps for affixing to said rear cover portion at another one of said defined regions for receiving postage.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
132 words
A compact mailable informational brochure kit for use by a traveller comprising: a folded cover sheet defining front and rear cover portions, said rear cover portion capable of detachment from the front cover portion and having a face with defined regions each for respectively receiving address information, postage, message information, and photographic images; at least one page internally attached to said cover sheet, said page containing map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions each for respectively receiving traveller provided information; attachment means, disposed upon said rear cover portion at a one of said defined regions for receiving said photographic images, for securely attaching at least one photograph thereto; and postal stamps for affixing to said rear cover portion at another one of said defined regions for receiving postage.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The brochure kit of claim 13 wherein said page is attached at one side edge to said cover approximate said fold, said page extending widthwise from said cover and having at least one lengthwise fold along the width thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The brochure of claim 13 wherein said attachment means comprises at least one strip of a double faced sticker tape.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The brochure of claim 13 wherein said attachment means comprises an adhesive layer formed upon said rear cover portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
39 words
The brochure of claim 13 wherein said page has a central lengthwise fold formed along the width thereof and a pair of lengthwise mid-folds each formed midway between a respective side edge of said page and said center fold.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
63 words
The brochure of claim 17 wherein said mid-folds and said center fold define page portions adjacent said center fold and outer page portions adjacent said side edges, said outer page portions being inwardly folded towards a respective adjacent inner page portion at each corresponding mid-fold, and wherein said outer page portions contain printed indicia that is contiguous upon inward folding of said mid-folds.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-07-08 | 1995-01-07 | 1995-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-08 | 1999-01-07 | 1999-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-08 | 2003-01-07 | 2003-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |