US5100179A
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Advertising insert piece
Assignee: HENRY WURST Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1991-03-22
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Granted: 1992-03-31
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Expires: 2011-03-22
Abstract
Abstract An advertising insert piece is designed for presenting a detachable postcard forming part of a second sheet connected to a first sheet. The second sheet is of reduced size relative to the first sheet to which it is connected. The second sheet includes a single line of weakness dividing the second sheet into a detachable postcard portion and a non-detachable portion adhered to said first sheet. Indicia are printed on at least a portion of each side of the first and second sheets, the first and second sheets being preferably adhesively joined at opposing non-indicia bearing surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark E. Burden
- 👤 Donald G. Bouquin
- 👤 John M. Barron
- 👤 James H. Aikin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:58
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/045; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/0288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
277 words
An advertising insert piece for conveying information and receiving a response thereto comprising: a first sheet having surrounding edges defining an area therewithin and presenting a first side and a second side, said first side presenting indicia thereon, said second side presenting an indicia-bearing portion and a substantially indicia-free portion; a second sheet having a surrounding margin defining a reduced area relative to said first sheet and presenting a front side and a rear side, said front side presenting indicia thereon, said rear side presenting an indicia-bearing portion and a non-indicia bearing portion; a single line of weakening extending completely across said second sheet for defining detachable and non-detachable portions of said second sheet but not into said first sheet, said detachable portion including the portion of the rear side presenting indicia thereon; and means securing at least a part of said non-detachable portion of said second sheet to the second side of said first sheet with the indicia-free portion of said first sheet positioned opposite the non-indicia bearing portion of said second side whereby said detachable portion of said second sheet is positioned on said first sheet with a portion of the margin of said second sheet located in overlying relationship to a portion of said first sheet interior to said edge and at an angle relative to said line of weakening, and wherein a remaining portion of said margin including a portion of the margin of said detachable portion is positioned co-extensive with portions of the surrounding edge of said first sheet wherein said detachable portion presents a free marginal edge except for that portion connected to the non-detachable portion along the line of weakness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
277 words
An advertising insert piece for conveying information and receiving a response thereto comprising: a first sheet having surrounding edges defining an area therewithin and presenting a first side and a second side, said first side presenting indicia thereon, said second side presenting an indicia-bearing portion and a substantially indicia-free portion; a second sheet having a surrounding margin defining a reduced area relative to said first sheet and presenting a front side and a rear side, said front side presenting indicia thereon, said rear side presenting an indicia-bearing portion and a non-indicia bearing portion; a single line of weakening extending completely across said second sheet for defining detachable and non-detachable portions of said second sheet but not into said first sheet, said detachable portion including the portion of the rear side presenting indicia thereon; and means securing at least a part of said non-detachable portion of said second sheet to the second side of said first sheet with the indicia-free portion of said first sheet positioned opposite the non-indicia bearing portion of said second side whereby said detachable portion of said second sheet is positioned on said first sheet with a portion of the margin of said second sheet located in overlying relationship to a portion of said first sheet interior to said edge and at an angle relative to said line of weakening, and wherein a remaining portion of said margin including a portion of the margin of said detachable portion is positioned co-extensive with portions of the surrounding edge of said first sheet wherein said detachable portion presents a free marginal edge except for that portion connected to the non-detachable portion along the line of weakness.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An advertising insert piece as set forth in claim 1 wherein substantially the entire rear side of said non-detachable portion of said second sheet is adhesively bonded to said first sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
An advertising insert piece as set forth in claim 1 wherein said edge of said first sheet includes a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge and a right edge, and said second sheet includes a first peripheral margin, a second peripheral margin, an outer margin and an inner margin, said top edge and said bottom edge being substantially collocated with said first peripheral margin and said second peripheral margin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An advertising insert piece as set forth in claim 3 wherein only one of said left edge and said right edge is collocated with said outer margin and said inner margin.
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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) | 1995-03-31 | 1995-09-30 | 1996-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-31 | 1999-09-30 | 2000-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-31 | 2003-09-30 | 2004-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |