Abstract: A closure device for packages having at least one self-adhesive closure element is disclosed. It comprises a self-adhesive glue layer (L1, L2) on the closure element, arranged for closing of the package. A release layer (F1, F2) covers the glue layer (L1, L2). At least one tear strip (G1, G2) is provided such that it can be torn through the package when the package is closed to form an opening. The tear strip (G1, G2) is provided on a part of the package forming the closure element, and on one side thereof that is facing inwards when the package is closed. Finally, the tear strip (G1, G2) is provided with a silicone layer on the side thereof facing the material of the package when the package is in a closed condition.

Abstract: A promotional form is provided which includes a detachable element received within the surrounding margin of a base sheet, the base sheet being folded and sealed around one side of the detachable element to initially conceal a message, question or other indicia hidden until the detachable element is at least partially removed. The promotional form may include a plurality of detachable elements having correlated indicia printed on an exposed side and either on the concealed side of the element or in a portion of the opposing form section in registry with the detachable element. A game or educational piece may be inexpensively provided by correlating different indicia messages corresponding to respective detachable elements, so that in response to an initial query or instruction, a plurality of possible results may be revealed, leading in turn to an outcome revealed by removal of a further detachable element.

Abstract: A nested safety mailing envelope having a first and second compartment. The first compartment is attached within the second compartment. Each compartment has a seal that may securely seal each compartment. The seals are in line such that the inner compartment seal may be closed and the outer compartment seal provides a secondary enclosure of the inner compartment.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enclosing items in a package are disclosed. A package in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first pocket having gusseted sides sized receive at least a double set of prints and a cover having a proximal portion coupled to the first pocket at a fold line. A landing strip is advantageously fixed to the cover. An adhesive layer is disposed within a chamber defined by a wall of the first pocket. The adhesive layer overlays an aperture defined by the wall of the first pocket so that the adhesive layer comprises a covered portion and an exposed portion. The aperture and the landing strip are preferably positioned so that the landing strip overlays the aperture when the cover is in a closed position.

Abstract: A document holder includes rectangular first and second sheets having first and second sides connected together to define a document-receiving space between the first and second sheets. A pocket is formed on a corner of the first sheet within the document-receiving space, and defines a pocket space that is in spatial communication with the document-receiving space and that is adapted to receive a corner of a document which is received in the document-receiving space.

Abstract: A card holder for protecting a card includes a pop-up panel for the inclusion of printed indicia such as a map. The pop-up panel rapidly collapses to a size slightly larger than the card within the pocket without resort to accordion folds.

Abstract: This invention relates to multi-sectioned file folders, and particularly to the construction of an integrally formed self sectioning file folder having at least a sectioning panel formed between a front and a rear cover. The invention provides for the self-sectioning panel as part of a pocket panel which pocket panel may be formed as a pocket on the front or rear cover of the file folder by a series of folding and a sealing operation. The invention provides for the formation of such a self-sectioning panel of “book mark” strips for separating piles of paper, formed from a single panel sectioned and continuously folded piece of material, where the book-mark array can be formed by only two folds and a sealing operation.

Abstract: A dual pocket envelope capable of receiving multiple inserts, including optical media. A method of insertion and related equipment for introducing inserts and media therein. The envelope is formed from a single sheet, customizable in size and shape. The single sheet is folded and fastened to create the dual pocket envelope. Optical media and other inserts are placed in the envelope in a step-wise manner, using a novel insertion equipment.

Abstract: The invention is an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, formed from a single shopping list sheet. Major food and non-food category listings are provided on the shopping list sheet, as well as blank lines for listing individual items, sizes, brands, and the like. Coupon reminders are also located proximate to each blank line. A bottom tacky strip is located across the bottom edge of the shopping list sheet, and two side tacky strips are located at opposing side edges of shopping list sheet. To convert the shopping list sheet into an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, the completed shopping list sheet is peeled from a pad of such sheets and folded along a central fold line, such that the bottom tacky strip seals against itself and the side tacky strips seal against each other. The integrated shopping list and coupon folder is thus formed.

Abstract: A gift envelope for packaging an information media disk holder that is formed of a decorative substrate. The envelope is formed to be flat without overlapping corner folds that are typically found in a wrapped package when the package is empty. The gift-wrap envelope may also be used as a mailer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable packing device applied to a paper holder, a portfolio, a diary, a PP file or the like. The expandable packing device includes a first sheet, a second sheet kept extended from a first edge of the first sheet, a first expandable part disposed between the first sheet and second sheet, a third sheet kept extended from a second edge of the first sheet adjacent to the first edge, a second expandable part disposed between the first sheet and the third sheet, wherein the second sheet and the third sheet are kept spaced with the first sheet and secured with each other, so as to form an expandable holding space with the first sheet.

Abstract: A carbonless form is provided that may be folded selectively into a duplicating state or a non-duplicating state. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a carbonless form is provided comprising a form sheet, a transverse fold line, an assigned data entry portion, and an exposed data entry portion. The form sheet defines a front face, a rear face, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of side edges. The transverse fold line extends across the form sheet to define a first panel and a second panel on opposite sides of the transverse fold line. The assigned data entry portion is defined on the rear face of the second panel. The exposed data entry portion is defined on the front face of the first panel. A CB coating is applied to the rear face of the form sheet in the first panel and a CF coating is applied to the rear face of the form sheet in the second panel.

Abstract: A bank deposit plastic bag made with two separable compartments, one for checks identifying the depositor, and the other for cash using as an insert a depositor-identifying flap, in the manufacture of which different heat seals, strategically located lines of perforations and an adhesive deposit cooperate to accommodate a range of banking needs of the user, characterized by the use of components and parts of the bag, as exemplified by the noted depositor-identifying flap, and adhesively sealable closure flaps for the two compartments.

Abstract: A wallet including a single strip of material including a plurality of oppositely folded and integrally attached panels which extend in directions opposite the adjacent panels to provide a series of outwardly opening paper currency receiving compartments. A closure, integral with at least one of the panels, is detachably coupled to one of the endmost panels in the stack.

Abstract: An anthrax detecting container system comprises a sheet of material. The sheet of material is folded and joined to form a rectangular container. The container has inside and an outside. The container further has a top edge and a bottom edge and two sides edges. The container has front and back portions. A sealable closure is provided along one of the edges. Also provided is an aperture. The aperture is formed in the one portion adjacent to the bottom edge essentially from side edge to side edge. A transparent sheet is provided within the container. An adhesive is provided to seal the sheet to the envelope.

Abstract: “DOCUMENTS PROVISORY GROUPER AND ORGANIZER DEVICE” has as purpose a device to organize documents temporarily assembled helping with the grouping and standardization of taking notes, it being also possible to insert date and subject, besides fields for putting logos or indicating the company sector. Such device consists of a piece of paper foldable in two parts for grouping paper sheets at their upper right or left comers. Preferably, an upper portion and a laterally extending flap portion fold under and secure together, to form a sleeve for receiving a plurality of paper sheets inserted into the sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention is direct to angular border on three dimensional sheet material and method of producing. This invention is producing an attractive and finely finished article.

Abstract: A flexible CD carrying and storage device for carrying and storing compact discs. The flexible CD carrying and storage device includes a container having a back wall, side walls, front wall, bottom wall, an open top, a storage compartment disposed therein, and a divider being disposed in the storage compartment and separating the storage compartment into pockets with the pockets being adapted to receive and store CD's therein; and also includes a flap member being attached to the back wall for removably covering the open top to close the pockets; and further includes sheets of transparent material being disposed in the pockets.

Abstract: A sleeve and a blank for forming a sleeve for holding information discs, for example compact discs or the like includes a back panel, a partition panel foldably connected to one of the side edges of the back panel, and a front panel foldably connected to the bottom edge of the back panel. The partition panel is folded and disposed over the back panel to define a first disc pocket between the back panel and the partition panel. The front panel is folded and disposed over the partition panel to define a second disc pocket between the partition panel and the front panel as well as to provide a closed bottom for both the first and second disc pockets.

Abstract: A horizontally extendable and contractible container for handling relatively flat objects. The container comprises a plurality of receptacles interconnected in series. A single receptacle has the capacity to store a relatively flat object or a plurality of flat objects. The receptacles are formed as open sided pockets, allowing for a wide range of object thicknesses to be contained. The facing walls of the receptacles are absent of any protrusions or holes that could inhibit an object during the insertion of the object. When transportation of the container is desired, a flap on the back most panel is wrapped over the top of the container and an elastic strap secures the container and the contained objects for transportation. A sliding mechanism, substantially isolated from the contained objects is fully integrated into the design of the receptacles and provides the necessary functionality to horizontally extend and contract the container.

Abstract: A reusable mailer is provided whereby the mailer includes a front panel, back panel, and flap having a plurality of separable panels, whereby each panel is capable of closing and opening the mailer. The mailer may also include transparent sleeves for viewing an insertable card having mailing indicia thereon. The transparent sleeves may also have masking in order to desirably display selected portions of the card. The masking may further have indicia provided thereon to further facilitate mailing the mailer to and from a recipient.

Abstract: A reclosable and collapsible container for articles such as film cartridges, photographs, negatives or the like, comprising a rear panel, a pair of front flaps foldably connected to the sides of the rear panel and extending laterally inwardly over the rear panel in spaced relation thereto, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom of the rear panel and extending upwardly over the front flaps, and a cover panel foldably connected to the top of the rear panel and extending in a closed position downwardly over the front panel. The rear panel, front flaps and front panel define a first compartment for film cartridges, photographs or the like. The front flaps and the front panel define between the overlapped portions thereof a second compartment in front of the first compartment for negatives or the like.

Abstract: A child-resistant apparatus for dispensing articles which comprises a housing for retaining a blister package wherein the housing comprises a dispensing aperture; optionally, but preferably, a blister package comprising at least one blister cell containing an article to be dispensed; and a substantially rigid backing sheet substantially co-extensive with, and substantially blocking, the dispensing aperture, such that pressure exerted on an exposed top edge of the backing sheet imparts arcuate flexure thereto and dislocation thereof from the substantially co-extensive, and substantially blocking position, to a position where the dispensing aperture is unblocked permitting the at least one article contained in the at least one blister cell to be dispensed. Release of pressure on the exposed top edge of the backing sheet relaxes flexure thereof such that the substantially co-extensive, and substantially blocking position, wherein the backing sheet substantially blocks the dispensing aperture, is restored.

Abstract: A reclosable container for articles such as film cartridges, photographs, negatives or the like, comprising a rear panel, a pair of front flaps foldably connected to the sides of the rear panel and extending laterally inwardly over the rear panel in spaced relation thereto, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom of the rear panel and extending upwardly over the front flaps, and a cover panel foldably connected to the top of the rear panel and extending in a closed position downwardly over the front panel. The rear panel, front flaps and front panel define a first compartment for film cartridges, photographs or the like. The front flaps and the front panel define between the overlapped portions thereof a second compartment in front of the first compartment for negatives or the like. The front panel is releasably connected to the front flaps, and the cover panel is releasably connected to the front panel when in the closed position.

Abstract: A reclosable container for articles such as film cartridges, photographs, prints, negatives or the like, comprising a rear panel, a pair of front flaps foldably connected to the sides of the rear panel and extending laterally inwardly over the rear panel in spaced relation thereto, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom of the rear panel and extending upwardly over the front flaps, and a cover panel foldably connected to the top of the rear panel and extending in a closed position downwardly over the front panel. At least one of the front flaps has an opening therein for removably receiving a film cartridge therein. The rear panel, front flaps and front panel define a first compartment for film cartridges, photographs or the like. The front flaps and the front panel define between the overlapped portions thereof a second compartment in front of the first compartment for prints, negatives or the like.

Abstract: A kit for making an original holder is disclosed. In the kit, a holder 10 of A4 size with a paper fastener 7 is divided into two and provided as two members 11 and 12. The member 11, consisting of a front panel 1 isolated from other portions of the holder cover, is a substantially flat paper sheet and generally rectangular in standardized lengthwise A4 size which is adapted to be passed through common personal printers easily. The member 12 consists of the rest of the holder cover and a paper fastener 7. The rest of the cover is made with a single paper sheet in which a back panel 2, a spine panel 3, a pleat 4 and a joint portion 5 are defined by folding the sheet, and the paper fastener 7 is secured on the pleat 4. A double-coated adhesive tape 6 is adhesively bonded on the outside surface of the joint portion 5 along a line a—a. Upon making the holder 10 with this kit, the member 11 is fed through a printer and any desired designs are printed thereon.

Abstract: A business form or mailer intermediate providing fold-over carbonless imaging is provided. The form or mailer includes separate CB and CF coating portions on a single sheet. When the form or mailer is folded about a fold line, the CB portion comes in contact with the CF portion. An image is created when the fold-over carbonless area is subjected to an imaging force.

Abstract: A folder of a type opened in presenting 8 {fraction (1/2 )} by 11 inch documents to a business associate or other interested party, in which a side and bottom edge of the documents are previously manually inserted into cooperating isosceles triangles along the side and bottom of the folder, the manual insertion being to the extent of wedging the thickness of the documents along the side and bottom edges into a gripping engagement with the progressively diminishing clearance between the converging sides of the isosceles triangles, to the end of maintaining a neat appearance in the folder both prior to and in the subsequent presentation of the documents.

Abstract: An improved postcard for mailing and displaying a photograph and a blank for and method of making the same is disclosed herein. The postcard is made from the blank, which is folded and then secured together along outer edges thereof, by flaps formed in the blank. One of the flaps is left open so that a photograph may be inserted into a pocket formed in the postcard, so as to be seen through a transparent window secured to one side of a front portion of the formed postcard. After insertion of the photograph, the open side of the pocket is permanently sealed by the open flap, and the postcard may be sent through the mail. The postcard includes a triangular element held on a rear surface thereof, which triangular element is rotatable to an open position to support the postcard in an elevated or standing position, whereby the photograph may be easily viewed through the transparent window.

Abstract: A multiple envelope assembly is made at a common location from a number of different webs of paper using a machine with multiple stations. A first envelope is adhesively secured to a second envelope which has an area at least 10% (preferably at least 20%) greater than the first envelope, and at least one of and preferably both of the outer surfaces of the first and second envelopes have common variable indicia (such as an addressee's name). The common variable indicia is also provided on one or more inserts in each of the first and second envelopes. Addressee indicia is provided on the outer surfaces of at least one of the first and second envelopes. The variable indicia is preferably applied using an ink jet printing assembly, while non-variable multi-color indicia is applied to the envelopes and/or inserts using multi-color flexographic print stations.

Abstract: An intermediate for a card holder, the card holder produced from the intermediate, and a method of making the card holder, are provided which are particularly useful for easily and efficiently making and attaching a card holder to a library book, or other object that a card holder is desirably associated with. The card holder is formed from an intermediate having a first (e.g. paper) ply, a second release liner ply, and pressure sensitive adhesive or cohesive holding the plies together. Various die cuts and lines of weakness (such as perf lines) are provided in the plies so as to facilitate easy assembly of the card holder from an integral sheet by removing various die cut strips or sections in sequence to readily fold the intermediate after imaging (for example with a laser printer) and then apply the card holder formed with the pressure sensitive adhesive or cohesive already associated with the intermediate, to a library book or the like.

Abstract: A garment pack that folds to show a garment inside having a chest heart pattern and in which a sleeve logo is visible through a window in one section from inside the pack that opens like a card.

Abstract: An office envelope is constructed of at least one flat sheet of stock of uniform thickness throughout folded to form overlying front and back panels and a pocket panel secured to the back panel. The panels are secured together by longitudinally extending heat seals located near the edges of the pocket panel. These edges are respectively secured to the back panel proximate the opposing side edges thereof. Also, one of the sides of the envelope is provided with an overlap margin that is also secured to the back panel. The overlap margin of the side panel may be secured to the back panel by the same seal that secures one of the sealing margins of the pocket panel to the back panel. Alternatively, separate seals may be utilized to secure the overlap margin of the side panel to the back panel and the pocket panel to the back panel by two closely spaced lines of sealing.

Abstract: An integrated pocket folder for holding an article, such as a computer diskette or the like, where the article is held in a secondary pocket created by an opening in the cover of the pocket. In one embodiment of the invention, a folder has a rear pocket cover attached at a folded portion to a front pocket cover to form a pocket therebetween. The folded portion includes a fold of material of at least one of the rear and front pocket cover. The front cover has at least one first cut therethrough, which is positioned on the front pocket cover so as to form a secondary pocket between the cut and an inner surface of the fold. Methods of manufacturing the folder are also presented.

Abstract: An envelope for holding contents and receiving a date-indicating means having a plurality of panels connected together to form at least one pocket. The envelope has a closure flap moveable between an open position that allows the contents to be placed within the pocket and a closed position for sealing the contents within the pocket. A detachable receipt-defining portion is connected to one of the plurality of panels by at least one connection line. A field for receiving the date-indicating means is positioned along the connection line. After the date-indicating means is applied and the receipt-defining portion is detached, the closure flap seals a remaining part of the field when in the closed position.

Abstract: A billfold and credit card carrier engineered for minimum thickness has a pair of nested pockets shaped and dimensioned to hold adjacent stacks of banknotes, and series of credit card-sized pockets for holding credit cards, driver's license, and other similarly sized documents in side-by-side arrangements.

Abstract: A file that has a receptacle with a first panel that defines a boundary of the receptacle, and an expandable pocket with a pocket panel. The pocket panel is narrower than the first panel and is attached to the outside thereof by an expandable wall, which permits the pocket panel to move with respect to the first panel while remaining parallel thereto. A non-fibrous, transparent tape is also provided at outside corners of a gusset of the main receptacle to protect the corners from wear.

Abstract: A folder is provided for holding objects therein having at least one pocket. An expandable bottom bellows adjoins pocket and back panels along their respective bottom edges. A pair of expandable side bellows, along with the bottom bellows, permits expansion of the folder to accept objects within the pocket. An integral order panel is removably coupled with a front closure panel. A cassette holder is coupled with the front closure panel or the order panel, and is adapted to receive a cassette therein. Security panels are coupled with the cassette holder and fold over the cassette to retain the cassette securely within the cassette holder. Corner tabs are provided on the front closure panel for receiving the proof page therein. Flip tabs coupled with the cassette holder also secure proof page to the folder.

Abstract: A slash jacket for holding an article on the front cover is provided, where the article is held in a retaining pocket in a lower portion of the front cover. The retaining pocket is formed by a single cut on the front cover and communicates to the inside of the slash jacket. The retaining pocket is formed by a simple cutting process step at the time of manufacturing the form from which the slash jacket is fabricated. The slash jacket may also include a retaining tab on the front cover for retaining the article held in the pocket. The pocket is preferably cut so as to prevent the upper lip of the first cut from catching on any portion of the object inserted therein. Additional features of the slash jacket include an index tab along the side of the slash jacket, and tick marks to secure the die cut flaps forming the pocket and securing tab. The upper portion of the front cover may be cut to be parallel with the top edge of the back cover, so as to expose a greater portion of any documents contained therein.

Abstract: A dual pocket envelope according to the present invention includes a first blank having first, second and third panels, a fourth panel is glued in an overlying relation to the second panel along a generally U-shaped adhesive line to form a first pocket. The third panel is folded over the fourth panel and glued to the panel along respective side edges to provide a second pocket. The first panel includes a closure flap with adhesive coating. Each of the openings of the first and second pockets are disposed in a staggered or cascade relation so that when the closure flap is folded onto the pocket openings, the adhesive separately seals each of the pockets.

Abstract: A cleaner/wipe is provided integrally with a newspaper or other printed publication. The cleaner/wipe may be used for removing printer's ink from the hands of the reader and/or from the reader's clothing or upholstery. In a preferred embodiment, a page or a portion thereof is printed with a modified printer's ink vehicle so that the page or portion thereof can be torn out and used as a wipe. In an alternative embodiment, the wipe may be separately printed or otherwise prepared and then inserted in the printed publication.

Abstract: A folder for holding objects therein having two pockets. An expandable bottom bellows adjoins front and back panels along their respective bottom edges. A divider panel is disposed within the folder between the front and back panels separating the folder into two pockets. A pair of expandable side bellows permitting along with the bottom bellows expansion of the folder to accept objects within the pockets. The divider panel is initially attached to the front panel along their respective top edges. The divider is folded within the folder and adhered to the bottom bellows along its bottom edge. The joint between the front panel and divider panel is then broken along their top edges allowing the divider panel to float freely between the front and back panels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new customizable folio system that is useful for presenting selectable optical characteristics to one face of a folio cover. The selectable optical characteristics are presented at one face of the folio cover as the result of selective replacement of insert sheet(s) that are placed into a pocket formed between the outer folio cover sheet and an inner backing sheet. Either the outer front face of the folio cover, or the inner backing sheet has at least one cutout section(s) therein, of any desired shape or design, through which selective part(s) of the insert sheet(s) can be viewed. The insert sheet(s) have optical characteristic(s) that are different from those of either the outer front face of the folio cover or the inner backing sheet, at least in those areas of the insert sheet that can be seen through the cutout section(s).

Abstract: A computer printer or copier compatible dual envelope assembly is provided for convenience in addressing two No. 10 envelopes (41/8 inches by 91/2 inches, or about 4.times.9 inches), with the assembly being in the order of 81/2 inches wide and having a length at least equal to the length of said envelopes and with the envelopes extending in the longitudinal direction of said assembly.

Abstract: A food container with at least a convex front wall having a single sheet of flexible material edge joined to the inner face of the wall and in intimate contact therewith for a selective inward convex flexing of the sheet a distance determined by the convexity of the first wall to define an upwardly opening pocket therebetween.

Abstract: A folio is comprised of a sheet of flat, expansive panel stock having a backing region and a document retention region that is folded about a laterally-extending fold or folds against the backing region. The sheet is also folded longitudinally perpendicular to the laterally-extending fold in articulated fashion to define a plurality of panels or leaves. Specifically, the longitudinal folds form a pair of mutually-adjacent interior panels and a pair of side panels. A separate one of the side panels is joined to each of the interior panels by longitudinal side panel delineating folds. Each of the side panels has one bound edge and one unbound edge. The bound edges of the side panels are secured to each other, preferably by means of transition webs that are defined between the side panels and the interior panels. The folio may include a jacket within which the sheet of folded stock forming the interior panels and side panels is encompassed.

Abstract: A multiple compartment bag comprises a backing sheet and a cover sheet forming a first compartment open at its top end. A second compartment, usually shorter, is formed by a compartment forming sheet and a closure sheet overlying the cover sheet and one another, these smaller sheets being sealed at their edges to the edges of the two larger sheets to maximize the width of the compartment. The second compartment opening is labyrinthine, formed by the overlap between the compartment forming sheet top portion and the overlying closure sheet bottom portion. The length of the overlap is at least 30% of the total length of the second compartment, as compared to 10% in a prior proposal, and preferably is not more than 70%, thus ensuring safe retention of a bulky article in the second compartment while providing for ease of its insertion and its subsequent easy removal by the recipient.

Abstract: A folder, and a blank sheet for forming the folder, are disclosed. The folder includes apertures through which photographs or cards can be observed from the outside, and includes a securing tab received between panels to maintain the displayed items in an observable orientation.

Abstract: A folder for holding objects therein having two independently expandable pockets. A bottom end adjoins front and back panels along their respective bottom edges. A divider panel is disposed within the folder between the front and back panels separating the folder into two pockets. Each pocket includes a pair of expandable side panels permitting expansion of each pocket independent of the other. The bottom end is expandable between the front and back panels equal to the total combined expansion of the expandable sides of the two pockets. An open bottom corner is disposed between the bottom end and the expandable sides on each edge of the folder. The open comers permit free expansion of the expandable sides without interference from the bottom end. The bottom edge of the divider panel extends downward less than the front and back panels so that it does not interfere with full expansion of the bottom end.

Abstract: A seamless jacket for a compact disc is formed from a sheet of material divided into panels folded to form a pocket with one open edge. The seamless jacket is formed by three substantially equal size panels and one flap, and is folded so that no edges or seams contact the information carrying surface of a compact disc held in the seamless jacket. The exterior of the seamless jacket has continuous surfaces that can be printed prior to folding.