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Postcard for carrying compact disk
Assignee: SCENE PRODUCTIONS
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Filing: 2001-07-27
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Granted: 2002-12-31
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Expires: 2021-07-27
Abstract
Abstract The present invention includes a postcard for carrying a disk medium, such as a compact disk or digital video disk, through the mails. In a preferred embodiment, the postcard includes a first sheet, which contains, on its front side, an area for an image or message, and a means for attaching a disk medium. The means for attaching a disk medium is preferably a clear plastic pocket. The postcard includes a filler card and optionally an insert sheet, which are placed next to the first sheet. The postcard is covered by a transparent plastic layer preferably applied by a shrink wrap process enclosing the first sheet, filler card, and insert, if any. The area for providing postal information is preferably a paper label applied adhesively to the back side of the postcard over the transparent plastic layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan Marie Huff
- 👤 Scott Dale Huff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:52
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A postcard, comprising: a single card stock sheet, having a front side and a back side; a first area for displaying an image or message, said first area located on said front side; a second area, also located on said front side, said second area including a means for attaching a disk medium to said front side; a filler card, positioned next to and having one side in contact with the back side of said card stock sheet; a transparent layer of plastic applied to cover and enclose said single sheet and said filler card; and a label for providing postal information, permitting said postcard to reach its intended destination through the mail, attached to said transparent layer covering the side of said filler card opposite said card stock sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A postcard, comprising: a single card stock sheet, having a front side and a back side; a first area for displaying an image or message, said first area located on said front side; a second area, also located on said front side, said second area including a means for attaching a disk medium to said front side; a filler card, positioned next to and having one side in contact with the back side of said card stock sheet; a transparent layer of plastic applied to cover and enclose said single sheet and said filler card; and a label for providing postal information, permitting said postcard to reach its intended destination through the mail, attached to said transparent layer covering the side of said filler card opposite said card stock sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The postcard of claim 1 , wherein said disk medium is a compact disk.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The postcard of claim 1 , wherein said disk medium is a multi-laminate disk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The postcard of claim 1 , wherein a microchip is attached to said front side instead of a disk medium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The postcard of claim 1 , wherein said means for attaching a disk medium is a pocket affixed to said front side.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The postcard of claim 5 , wherein said pocket is comprised of plastic and is transparent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The postcard of claim 5 , further comprising a disk medium contained within said pocket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The postcard of claim 1 , wherein said transparent layer of plastic is applied through a shrink wrap process.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The postcard of claim 1 , wherein the image or message of said first area is coordinated with the content of said disk medium.
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