US5118030A
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Mailer with perforated adhesive areas
Assignee: Moore Business Forms Inc
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Filing: 1989-12-11
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Granted: 1992-06-02
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Expires: 2009-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A continuous mailer type business form includes a top ply, a single or multiple part insert ply, and a return envelope. The return envelope comprises first and second plies secured along three edges, with a fourth edge open, and one of the first and second plies is adapted to be folded over the open edge to close it. The second ply comprises marginal areas of adhesive adjacent at least one edge with tear off perforations disposed within the marginal areas of adhesive. The marginal areas of adhesive connect the first and second plies on one side of the perforations, and the second and top plies on the opposite side of the perforations. The insert and first plies are unconnected to the top ply by the marginal areas of adhesive. The marginal areas of adhesive may comprise longitudinally spaced diagonal strips, with the width of the marginal areas of adhesive approximately the same on the opposite sides of the perforations. Preferably the marginal areas are provided along two opposite edges of the return envelope, while a continuous strip of adhesive secures the first and second plies together along the edge opposite the open edge of the return envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. McNamara
- 👤 Cyril G. Lazarus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:11
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/02; B42D5/023; B42D5/025; B42D5/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A continuous mailer type business form comprising: a top ply adapted to receive variable information thereon; an insert ply adapted to receive variable information applied by the recipient of the mailer; a quadrate return envelope comprising first and second plies secured together along three edges, with a fourth edge open, one of said first and second plies adapted to be folded over the open edge to close it; and said second ply comprising marginal areas of adhesive adjacent at least one edge thereof with tear off perforations disposed within said marginal areas of adhesive, said adhesive connecting said first and second plies together on one side of said perforations, and said second and top plies together on the opposite side of said perforations, said insert and first plies unconnected by said marginal areas of adhesive to said top ply.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A continuous mailer type business form comprising: a top ply adapted to receive variable information thereon; an insert ply adapted to receive variable information applied by the recipient of the mailer; a quadrate return envelope comprising first and second plies secured together along three edges, with a fourth edge open, one of said first and second plies adapted to be folded over the open edge to close it; and said second ply comprising marginal areas of adhesive adjacent at least one edge thereof with tear off perforations disposed within said marginal areas of adhesive, said adhesive connecting said first and second plies together on one side of said perforations, and said second and top plies together on the opposite side of said perforations, said insert and first plies unconnected by said marginal areas of adhesive to said top ply.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A business form as recited in claim 1 wherein said second ply comprises the bottom ply of the business form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A business form as recited in claim 1 wherein said marginal areas of adhesive comprise longitudinally spaced diagonal bands of adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A business form as recited in claim 3 wherein the areas of adhesive on opposite sides of said tear off perforations have approximately the same width.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A business form as recited in claim 4 further comprising transfer material provided on the bottom surface of the top ply to transfer variable data placed thereon to the insert ply.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A business form as recited in claim 5 wherein said transfer material is applied to only a small portion of the top ply.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A business form as recited in claim 4 wherein the edge of said return envelope opposite said open edge includes a continuous strip of adhesive with no perforations therewithin, and wherein the other two edges of said envelope are defined by said marginal areas with tear off perforations disposed therewithin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A business form as recited in claim 7 wherein said insert ply has die cut areas at two edges thereof to facilitate securement of said top ply to said second ply with said insert ply therebetween, and without said insert ply being secured by adhesive directly to said top or second plies.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A business form as recited in claim 1 wherein the areas of adhesive on opposite sides of said tear off perforations have approximately the same width.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A business form as recited in claim 1 further comprising transfer material provided on the bottom surface of the top ply to transfer variable data placed thereon to the insert ply.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A business form as recited in claim 10 wherein said transfer material is applied to only a small portion of the top ply.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
A business form as recited in claim 1 wherein the edge of said return envelope opposite said open edge includes a continuous strip of adhesive with no perforations therewithin, and wherein the other two edges of said envelope are defined by said marginal areas with tear off perforations disposed therewithin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
52 words
A business form as recited in claim 12 wherein said insert ply has die cut areas at two edges thereof to facilitate securement of said top ply to said second ply with said insert ply therebetween, and without said insert ply being secured by adhesive directly to said top or second plies.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A business form as recited in claim 12 said marginal areas of adhesive comprise longitudinally spaced diagonal bands of adhesive.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
60 words
A multi-ply business form including first, second, and third plies, said second ply having an adhesive strip with perforations parallel to and disposed within the strip, the adhesive on one side of the perforation securing said second ply to said first ply, and the adhesive on the opposite side of said perforations securing said second ply to said third ply.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
60 words
A multi-ply business form including first, second, and third plies, said second ply having an adhesive strip with perforations parallel to and disposed within the strip, the adhesive on one side of the perforation securing said second ply to said first ply, and the adhesive on the opposite side of said perforations securing said second ply to said third ply.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
A business form as recited in claim 15 wherein said business form comprises a mailer and said first and second plies comprise a return envelope and said third ply comprises a top ply of the mailer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
A business form as recited in claim 15 wherein said marginal areas of adhesive comprise longitudinally spaced diagonal bands of adhesive.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A business form as recited in claim 17 wherein the areas of adhesive on opposite sides of said perforations have approximately the same width.
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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) | 1995-06-02 | 1995-12-02 | 1996-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-06-02 | 1999-12-02 | 2000-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-06-02 | 2003-12-02 | 2004-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |