Patents by Inventor Carol A. DeLaVergne

Carol A. DeLaVergne has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9878824
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures and methods of use thereof. In preferred aspects, the present invention provides envelope structures in which a single envelope structure can provide multiple uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: ECOENVELOPES, LLC
    Inventor: Carol A. DeLaVergne
  • Patent number: 9617041
    Abstract: The present invention provides an envelope that converts from a larger envelope to a smaller envelope to enable the envelope to be reused when multiple page statements are mailed or when barcodes would otherwise prevent the reuse. A larger envelope can convert down to a smaller reply envelope, making the return envelope suitable for automated remittance processing. As such, envelopes may advantageously be provided that can be reused one or more times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Carol A. DeLaVergne, Gale G. Ward
  • Patent number: 8763891
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures, kits for forming reusable envelope structures, and methods of using envelopes formed from such structures and kits. Reusable envelope structures can be formed and kits can be formed for converting existing envelopes to reusable envelopes in accordance with the present invention. As such, envelopes may advantageously be provided that can be reused one or more times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Carol A. DeLaVergne
  • Patent number: 8191763
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures and methods of use thereof. In preferred aspects, the present invention provides envelope structures in which a single envelope structure can provide multiple uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Carol A. DeLaVergne
  • Patent number: 7815099
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures that also provide advertising, promotional or other correspondence functions as well as methods of use thereof. In preferred aspects, the present invention provides envelope structures in which a single envelope structure can provide multiple uses. A reusable envelope structure in accordance with the present invention comprises a reusable flap and a removable portion that may comprise a coupon or similar advertising, promotional or correspondence device. An envelope in accordance with the present invention is designed so that removal of the removable portion also functions to open the envelope a first time by the reusable flap. The envelope can be reused by closing the envelope a second time with the reusable flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Ecoenvelopes, LLC
    Inventor: Carol A. DeLaVergne
  • Patent number: 7726548
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures, kits for forming reusable envelope structures, and methods of using envelopes formed from such structures and kits. Reusable envelope structures can be formed and kits can be formed for converting existing envelopes to reusable envelopes in accordance with the present invention. As such, envelopes may advantageously be provided that can be reused one or more times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Ecoenvelopes, LLC
    Inventor: Carol A. DeLaVergne
  • Publication number: 20100038414
    Abstract: Reusable mailers and method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Carol A. DeLaVergne
  • Patent number: 7549571
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures, kits for forming reusable envelope structures, and methods of using envelopes formed from such structures and kits. Reusable envelope structures can be formed and kits can be formed for converting existing envelopes to reusable envelopes in accordance with the present invention. As such, envelopes may advantageously be provided that can be reused one or more times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: ecoEnvelopes, LLC
    Inventor: Carol A. DeLaVergne
  • Publication number: 20080041928
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures and methods of use thereof. In preferred aspects, the present invention provides envelope structures in which a single envelope structure can provide multiple uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Carol DeLaVergne
  • Publication number: 20060266808
    Abstract: The present invention provides envelope structures that can be used for delivering correspondence from a sender to a recipient in a way that easily and efficiently allows the recipient to return at least a portion of the correspondence to the sender. An exemplary envelope structure in accordance with the present invention comprises a first envelope having a body portion and a flap portion and a second envelope separably integrated with the first envelope. The envelope structure is designed so that a body portion of the second envelope is separable from the body portion of the first envelope and a flap portion of the second envelope is separable from the flap portion of the first envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Carol DeLaVergne
  • Publication number: 20060219769
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures that also provide advertising, promotional or other correspondence functions as well as methods of use thereof. In preferred aspects, the present invention provides envelope structures in which a single envelope structure can provide multiple uses. A reusable envelope structure in accordance with the present invention comprises a reusable flap and a removable portion that may comprise a coupon or similar advertising, promotional or correspondence device. An envelope in accordance with the present invention is designed so that removal of the removable portion also functions to open the envelope a first time by the reusable flap. The envelope can be reused by closing the envelope a second time with the reusable flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Carol DeLaVergne
  • Publication number: 20040050918
    Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures, kits for forming reusable envelope structures, and methods of using envelopes formed from such structures and kits. Reusable envelope structures can be formed and kits can be formed for converting existing envelopes to reusable envelopes in accordance with the present invention. As such, envelopes may advantageously be provided that can be reused one or more times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Carol A. DeLaVergne