Abstract: An accordion pleated media storage unit is provided which is constructed of a continuous elongate web of flexible material, such as a non-woven polyester spun material. A continuous zigzag fold of the elongate web creates multiple overlying planes, each of which has at least one edge which is integral with an adjacent plane. A bond is then formed along each edge of a pair of adjacent planes, extending from a common edge to a point just short of the mid-line of each plane, such that multiple adjacent pockets are formed which, when the unit is extended, are separated by a specified distance and wherein the pocket dimensions are not altered, greatly enhancing insertion and retrieval of a storage media element.

Abstract: An envelope includes a front panel and a rear panel with a closure flap. The front and rear panels are connected by an expandable sidewalls formed by joining end flaps of the front and rear panel. The sidewalls have an intermediate line of weakness that allows bending and expansion. The line of weakness is backed on the inside by an extension from the front panel flap which reduces the likelihood of the sidewall being turned outwardly rather than inwardly into the envelope. A front to rear strip connects the front panel with the back panel so as to form a relatively small pocket and a relatively large pocket within the envelope. A locking tab is preferentially placed above the small pocket and constructed of extensions of the front panel and sidewall to allow a user to selectively use the locking tab to hold objects within the small pocket or release such objects. The envelope is especially suited for transferring finished photographic prints and a container holding negatives for the prints.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-use shipping bag comprising a wrapper which has a front wall (10) and a rear wall (12) of substantially opaque plastics material, and an opening for the introduction of material to be dispatched, wherein said front wall (10) has a cut-out which is in the form of an address window (34) and which is covered on the inside by means of a transparent layer (14), wherein said transparent layer (14) extends in the interior of the wrapper over at least the inside surface of the front wall (10) and is non-releasably connected to the front wall (10) in the region of the address window (34), and wherein a closure flap (20) adjoining said rear wall (12), for closing said opening, is provided in such a way that it can be introduced and inserted between said front wall (10) and said transparent layer (14).

Abstract: A changeable disk label, which is to be stuck on a disk cartridge, comprises a rectangular substrate layer having adhesive material spread on a back side for sticking on the disk cartridge, a transparent film layer provided on a front side of the substrate layer and sealed at edge areas of at least three sides of the substrate layer so as to form a pocket between the transparent film layer and the substrate layer, and an intermediate sealing portion formed between two opposite sealed edge areas of the transparent film layer and the substrate layer. This intermediate portion divides the pocket into a front and a back pocket, so that changeable label cards can be removably inserted in the pockets. The opening of the pocket may have a finger notch. A piece of waxed paper is provided on the back side of the substrate layer to cover the adhesive material before the application of the label on the disk cartridge.

Abstract: A shipping envelope assembly includes first and second envelopes having aligned open sides and connected together by a perforation. The second envelope is smaller and may be folded up to cover part of a first, printed face of the first envelope, and adhesively secured to it. The back of the first envelope has alternating strips of pressure sensitive adhesive and release material, and is covered by a plurality of rectangular labels having intermeshing strips of adhesive and release material. When the rectangular labels are removed from the back of the first envelope they are applied to the sides of a shipping carton, while the back of the first envelope is applied to the top of the carton, with destination indicia readily readable.

Abstract: A holder made up of a back support and a plurality of pockets. The back support is of single thickness, and the pockets are of double thickness. The back support is of paper but has a cross bar at the top for mounting the device, and the pockets are substantially entirely of paper. The back support and the pockets are secured together by adhesive.

Abstract: A direct mail article in the form of a packet comprising a plurality of envelopes separably joined along a parting line at their longitudinal edges, as by perforations, each envelope containing at least one separate enclosure device, one or more of which envelopes and enclosure devices can be personalized, is produced from an integral web or sheet defining all of the envelopes and at least one of the separate enclosure devices. The direct mail packet is formed by folding the envelopes at the parting lines to position the envelopes one above the other. In one preferred embodiment, the direct mail article is formed from two webs, one of which defines all of the envelopes and an associated enclosure device for each envelope, and the second web defines one or more additional enclosure devices for at least one of the plurality of envelopes, the enclosures not being separated until after both have been folded into the envelope, thus ensuring that mismatching of personalized enclosures and envelopes does not occur.

Abstract: The invention relates to postal matter having an obverse and a reverse of which the obverse is provided with a portion allotted for affixing a postage stamp thereto etc. and another portion allotted for indicating an address. The postal matter in the form of this post card can be assembled and includes a sheet and a housing portion which can be secured to the reverse of the sheet and can accommodate a small article. The postal matter in the form of a sealed letter can be assembled and includes an envelope having a flap adapted to close an opening of the envelope and a housing portion which can be secured either to the back of the envelope or to the flap and can accommodate a small article. This inventive postal matter draws a recipient's attention, because the small article is accommodated in such a manner as to project from the surface so that one glance may be enough to make a recipient aware that something is inside of the housing portion.

Abstract: A folder insert is provided for a bifolding folder or ring binder to expand the capacity thereof. The folder insert is formed of a single sheet of flat stock folded to form at least one rectangular support panel with opposing faces and at least one pair of separate pocket panels extending from the support panel. The pocket panels are folded across portions of the support panel against both of the opposing faces thereof and are anchored to the support panel along the bottom edge and at least one of the lateral edges of the support panel. The same sheet of flat stock includes an attachment flap extending along one of the lateral edges of the support panel. The attachment flap allows the folder insert to be attached inside a folder. In an alternative embodiment the sheet of flat stock forms a rectangular support panel and a single pocket panel folded across a portion of the support panel and is anchored thereto along the bottom edge and both of the lateral edges.

Abstract: Storage and display package for a plurality of box-shaped articles (25), for instance floppy disks and the like, and comprising a plurality of sheaths, one for each box-shaped article, each sheath being provided with an insertion opening, a back face part (1) having a first longitudinal side, a top wall part (8, 15) hinged to the back face part, having a longitudinal edge which recedes relatively to the first longitudinal side, and a coupling part (3), extending strip-shaped at the back of the back face part from the first to a second opposite longitudinal side of the back face part, the coupling part extending under the top wall part of the subjacent sheath and extending to said second longitudinal side, to which a fold-back part (7) is connected by means of a hinge part (4-6), extending in the direction of the first longitudinal side under the top wall part, so that the back face part and the coupling part form a closed loop around the top wall part of the subjacent sheath.

Abstract: A five-piece expanding pocket having front inner and outer panels secured to each other by cohesive glue, rear inner and outer panels secured thereof by cohesive glue, and a gusset having outer edge portions with cohesive glue and opposite sides thereof bonded between edge portions of the front and rear inner and outer panels which are bonded to each other. A fixture for assembling a five-piece expanding pocket including locating plates for retaining front and rear inner panels in a predetermined position, a positioning member for locating a gusset relative to the front and rear inner panels on the locating plates and permitting the gusset to be secured to cohesive glue on the front and rear inner panels, and the locating plates also permitting the locating of the front and rear outer panels relative to the front and rear inner panels, respectively.

Abstract: A floppy disk accommodation device has a synthetic resin sheet for accommodating and storing a plurality of floppy disks in a stable state. The synthetic resin sheet has one or more floppy disk accommodation recesses 3 formed at respective positions thereon. In a lower portion of each floppy disk accommodation recess 3, a bag-like floppy disk detachment-free accommodation section 5 is formed. The surface of the floppy disk accommodation recess 3 is formed, above an upper opening of the accommodation section, with stoppers 6 for preventing detachment of the floppy disk 4. The recess surface is also formed, between the opening of the bag-like floppy disk detachment-free accommodation section 5 and the stoppers 6, with a ridge 7 for providing a gap between the back surface of an upper portion of the accommodated floppy disk 4 and the floppy disk accommodation recess surface.

Abstract: A multi-part mailing assembly includes a single-layer form of detachable parts related to each other. The assembly is combined with an envelope that both exposes and secures the parts and other contents for specialized mail handling. Spaced horizontal and vertical tear lines separate the form into multiple related parts. In addition, opposite marginal edges are also perforated for continuous pin or sprocket feeding of the stock through printing equipment. Additional vertical tear lines remove the margins after printing, and transverse tear lines separate the forms from each other. The envelope secures the parts after being detached from each other into position within compartments of the envelope along with other inserted materials. Open or transparent areas allow printed information on the appropriate portion of the related part to be seen from the outside of the envelope after it is sealed for mailing.

Abstract: The invention is a card-shaped, foldable kit that includes apparatus that enables a person to determine and record another person's body dimensions and apparel sizes. The information is recorded on a data card that can be referred to at a later date by the user to facilitate the purchase of a gift of the correct size.

Abstract: An intermediate, and mailer formed from it, utilize a single sheet to form at least one reply envelope. The sheet is eccentrically C-folded, and preferably two reply envelopes are formed between first and third plies of the mailer. A third reply envelope also can be formed from a second ply of the mailer by a quadrate panel adhesively secured to the bottom face of the second ply. Lines of weakness, such as perforations, allow ready detachment of the sealed edges of the mailer, and separation of the reply envelopes from each other.

Abstract: A three-panel, one-gusset film processing envelope is manufactured in line from continuous web stock. The front and rear main panels are created from what was the central and one lateral marginal portion of the web, and the pocket-dividing interior panel from what was the other lateral marginal portion of the web. A tear-off claim check initially faces a double thickness nonfolded fold-over flap for closing the pockets. A transverse band of resealable adhesive is exposed through a die-cut window in the flap. Entrance to the adjunct pocket for receiving negatives on the trip back from the processor is passively facilitated by the consumer in the act of folding over the flap for the trip to the processor. The envelope bottom is closed by a transverse glue strip which, by involving all three panels, provides a relatively stiff bottom marginal portion which preferably bears the machine readable unique number for the transaction, thereby facilitating presentation of the envelope for reading by a reading device.

Abstract: This invention deals with a novel multiple use business portfolio for use in storing and safely transporting documents, papers, cards, writing materials, which portfolio is also convenient.

Abstract: A mailer for disks. The mailer has first and second pockets for receiving disks, each pocket formed of front and back rectangular panel members joined at at least one pair of corresponding edges and unconnected on at least one pair of corresponding edges. The pockets are foldably attached by a spine at an edge of each of said pockets. There is a sealing member for adhering the first pocket to the second pocket to maintain the mailer in a closed conformation. At any pocket edge not retaining the received disk by the joined edges, the spine, or the sealing member, the disk is retained in the pocket by retaining means.

Abstract: A multi-part mailing assembly includes a single-layer form of detachable parts related to each other. The assembly is combined with an envelope that both exposes and secures the parts and other contents for specialized mail handling. Spaced horizontal and vertical tear lines separate the form into multiple related parts. In addition, opposite marginal edges are also perforated for continuous pin or sprocket feeding of the stock through printing equipment. Additional vertical tear lines remove the margins after printing, and transverse tear lines separate the forms from each other. The envelope secures the parts after being detached from each other into position within compartments of the envelope along with other inserted materials. Open or transparent areas allow printed information on the appropriate portion of the related part to be seen from the outside of the envelope after it is sealed for mailing.

Abstract: A package is provided for sorting photo prints and films and for assembling and displaying the prints. The package has a cover with an inside face, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second side edges. The cover may be opened and closed about a center spine which extends between the top and bottom edges of the cover and divides the inside face into first and second portions. A pocket for storing the prints and film overlies each of the first and second portions. A generally rectangular pad is connected along one of its edges adjacent the top edge of one of the first or second portions. Prints may be assembled on the pad in an overlapping, staggered relationship for display when the cover is open. The pad has a generally flexible substrate, an adhesive coating on one side of the substrate, and a plurality of removable ribbons covering the adhesive.

Abstract: A file holder including an outer casing defined by a plurality of panels and a cover serially and hingedly connected to each other. Further, the file holder includes a file assembly having a plurality of compressible envelopes sequentially joined together, wherein a first end of the file assembly is joined to a front panel, and a second end of the file assembly is joined to a movable board. The file holder is cooperable between closed and open positions. In the closed position, the outer casing encloses the file assembly, and is secured via an engaging device. In the open position, two of the panels extend coplanar and away from the front panel, while the cover is rotated upwards and secured to the movable plate via a securing device to provide relatively rigid structure for the file assembly.

Abstract: An expansion pocket is provided for use with folders, binders or the like which allows large quantities of materials to be securely inserted into the expansion pocket. The expansion pocket cover member is provided with a series of slits which run along the two adjacent edges of the cover member secured to the folder or ring binder, along with a relief cut-out made in the cover member at the corner defined by these two adjacent sides.

Abstract: A telegram blank is described comprising a single sheet printed on only one face and sub-divided into three portions a first of which defines a telegram destination and identification field and the second consecutive to the first, defines a telegram text field After printing the three portions are folded in zig zag fashion and glued together along glue strips in such a way that the identification field remains visible from the outside and the third portion covers the text field. The first portion is provided with a delivery confirmation zone delimited by perforated lines to facilitate separation thereof, and the longitudinal edges of the blank are also provided with perforated lines to facilitate opening the telegram.

Abstract: A film negative and matching proof are held for storage in a receptacle formed from a unitary body of flexible material folded to form panels positioned in overlying relation to form a first pocket and a second pocket. One panel is common to both pockets and serves as a boundary layer between the pockets positioned in back-to-back relationship. One pocket is closed along opposite lateral sides and at one end portion with the opposite end portion remaining open to receive the negative protected against undesired contact. The second pocket is positioned to receive the proof along an open end portion and an open lateral side with the opposite end portion and lateral side being closed to facilitate ease of insertion and removal of the proof.

Abstract: A folder comprises a plurality of joined panels having a first surface and a second surface. An aperture is disposed through each of the joined panels, communicating from the first surface to the second surface. The aperture is of sufficient size to accept a human finger, so that a person can easily carry and manipulate the folder by utilization of the aperture. The aperture has reinforcement, and a pocket for retaining material.

Abstract: The lottery organizer is a device which has an inside and outside cover that has pockets attached to the inside cover to hold various lottery game materials. The pockets are of a size to hold computer input material and output ticket number receipts and protect them from damage. There is a pocket to hold a coin for use with lottery "scratch off" tickets. In addition, a band formed by two slits in the inside cover is provided to hold a pen or pencil. Also, the organizer can be folded in the middle like a wallet for smaller size to be put in a person's pocket. When the organizer is made of vinyl, the pockets may be clear vinyl so their contents can be viewed.

Abstract: A pocket for a folder and a method of making such a pocket and a folder having such a pocket more economically while also allowing ease and convenience of assembly by a customer and allowing a customer of a stationery shop greater flexibility in selecting a mix of folders with pockets and folders without pockets. The pocket has a panel and side and bottom tabs which are scored for folding easily. The pocket panel is disposed in position on a panel of the folder with the tabs between the pocket panel and folder panel, the bottom tab extending along the bottom edge of the folder panel and the side tab extending along a side edge of the folder panel, and the tabs adhesively attached to the folder panel to provide an opening to the pocket which extends along both the upper edge and a side edge thereof for conveniently putting papers therein.

Abstract: An adjustable document and file organizer is provided in the nature of an adjustable band which forms a continuous loop for securing a stack of such documents and files in an organized and secure manner. The band is formed in the nature of a flexible strip which may be die stamped or blanked from suitable materials such as stiff paper, cardboard, sheet plastic material and the like. The ends of the flexible strip are constructed and arranged to be cooperable with each other to provide relative sliding engagement therebetween to vary the girth of the band which is faciliated by a locking scale. The overlapping end portions are formed with cooperating elements in the nature of a locking tab and slits to prevent expansion of the organizer when in use. A plurality of score lines formed in the flexible strip allows for the convenient adjustment of the organizer to accommodate stacks of documents of varying thickness.

Abstract: A folio or folder comprises at least one main body portion and at least one pocket rigidly connected, on two sides thereof, to the main body portion. Punched out from the flat material of the pockets or of the main body portion, by virtue of a U-shaped punched cut, is at least one filing tongue which can selectively be folded along a folding edge, and is thus capable of being folded outwardly. With the aid of filing perforations provided in the filing tongues, the folio may be filed within a folder. The filing tongues can also be folded so as to adjoin an adhesive tongue affixed against the inner side of the main body portion or against one or more pocket flaps. The folding edge is located in a joined area of the folio in spaced relationship to the adjacent lateral edge of the main body portion.

Abstract: An expansion pocket is provided for use with folders, binders or the like which allows large quantities of materials to be securely inserted into the expansion pocket. The expansion pocket cover member is provided with a series of slits which run along the two adjacent edges of the cover member secured to the folder or ring binder, along with a relief cut-out made in the cover member at the corner defined by these two adjacent sides.

Abstract: A multiple ply assembly for use as a travel ticket folder is disclosed. A first and second ply define at least two panel sections and are connected to define a sleeve within one of the panel sections to accommodate insertion of material into the sleeve. The assembly also comprises a means for restricting transverse movement of the material from the sleeve. The assembly comprises two plies of substantially the same size which are joined along one entire side and partially joined along a parallel opposing side. A non-joined portion on the opposing side forms an opening to the ticket sleeve. The assembly has two score lines defining three adjacent panels facilitating folding of the assembly into one-third portions. Itinerary information can be printed directly onto the folder. Alternatively, additional plies can be connected to the folder and itinerary information can be printed directly onto the top additional ply and reproduced onto succeeding plies.

Abstract: An article receiving apparatus and a method of forming an article receiving apparatus having an intermediate panel connected by a fold to a lateral panel on one side and by a fold in the opposite direction to the first fold to a panel connected on the opposite side. A bottom flap is formed by folding a portion of the three panels transversely to the longitudinal axes of the folds. The bottom flap is glued to one of the lateral panels. A pocket is formed between one lateral panel and the intermediate panel which opens at a first side of the article receiving device and the top portion of the article receiving device. Another pocket is formed between the other lateral panel and the intermediate panel, which opens on a second side of the article receiving device and at the top portion of the article receiving device.

Abstract: An improved mailing envelope has a business card size window cut in the upper left hand corner of the envelope where the return address normally appears. A sheet of clear plastic is folded and glued to form a pocket which, in turn, is glued to the interior of the envelope over the window. A business card is inserted into the pocket so that it is visible through the window to serve as a return address on the envelope.

Abstract: Disclosed is a file for holding various kinds of documents or letters, which is constructed essentially of a rigid rectangular main plate, a cover and soft pliable portions provided along at least the longitudinal side edges of the main plate. The cover sheet is dimensioned so as to cover the main plate and the soft pliable portions and is fused to the pliable portions and bottom end of the main plate. The top end of the cover sheet is left separable from the main plate so that papers or letters can be inserted or removed. The structure of the file is such that when the file is empty, the cover sheet is closely adjacent the main plate since no separation member is disposed between the main plate and the cover sheet. This makes the file very flat and convenient to transport.

Abstract: A film processing envelope is formed from a single preglued web and comprises a generally rectangular back panel and a generally rectangular front panel overlying the back panel and adhesively secured to the back panel along opposite edges, and by a fold line along bottom of the envelope. A closure flap is secured to the back panel along the top thereof by a fold line, and means are provided for securing the free edge of the closure flap, opposite the fold line, to the front panel when the closure flap is folded over the mouth of the envelope to overly a part of the front panel. The closure flap may be provided with an element which is either detachable before or after securement of the closure flap to the front panel. The envelope may be provided with a relatively shallow open topped pouch having a back detachably secured along the free edge of the front panel and the front connected to the bottom edge of the back along a fold line, with the front and back being adhesively connected along opposite sides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a two-piece kit for a portfolio folder which is readily adapted to be purchased by a small photocopy or printing center. The front panel of the kit is sized to become comparable to that of normal paper sizes and readily adapted to have printed material applied to at least one side thereof by use of standard sized photographic or offset printing equipment. After application of indicia or printed matter to the front panel, the components of the kit are then assembled by securing the front panel to the rear panel. The kit and method in accordance with the present invention permit small quantities of folders to be provided with customized printing on the front panel at relatively low cost.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a bag which is constructed to form a primary loading compartment and an auxiliary load-carrying or promotional-item-carrying pocket. The bag includes front, back, side and bottom panels and a compartment forming partition panel. The partition panel is secured to the front panel so as to define primary and auxiliary load-carrying compartments. The auxiliary compartment is formed by the front panel and partition panel. The front panel may be apertured and overlaid with a transparent film so as to form a window. The partition is adhered to the front panel so as to form a pocket in which the contents are positioned for viewing through the window.

Abstract: A portfolio or presentation folder having one or more expandable pockets which can be manufactured from a single piece of appropriate sheet material is disclosed. Each pocket is formed in a portion of the cover of the portfolio and by a pair of flaps, each flap being integral with the main body of each of the portfolio covers. One flap is positioned at a side of the portfolio cover and the other flap is positioned along a bottom edge of the portfolio cover. Thereafter, the side and bottom flaps are folded in such a manner that the side flap is sandwiched between sections formed in the bottom flap and an expandable pocket is formed without the use of adhesives or other fastening means.

Abstract: A document file in which a plurality of compartments formed of soft synthetic resin sheet material are connected contiguously in an accordion-like fashion and mounted between a pair of covers includes auxiliary sheets attached along both side edges and a bottom edge to each of the covers. Each of the covers includes a thick paper pad mounted between the two resin sheets. The pads are laterally shorter than the resin sheets and mounted so as to leave spaces at the end portions thereof so that side edges of the cover can be bent inward like a bow such that the auxiliary sheet buckles away from the cover and forms an opening at the top edge portion thereof. In addition, when both side edges of the covers retreat to their original position, the top edge of the auxiliary sheet becomes tightly sealed against the cover so as to prevent contents contained therebetween from coming out of the opening.

Abstract: Unit mailing costs of promotional mailing may be reduced utilizing a dual mailer including first and second stuffed envelope assemblies (12), (14), in side-by-side relation joined by a line of weakening (18), wherein one of the envelope assemblies (12) contains a frank (30) while being free of address information and the other of the envelope assemblies (14) includes an address receiving area (32) while being free of a frank. A first message (Offer #1) is contained within the first envelope assembly (12), and a second message (Offer #2) different from the first message (Offer #1), is contained within the second envelope assembly (14).

Abstract: An envelope comprising a sheet of paper or the like which is folded along one foldine and then folded along a second foldline perpendicular to the first line to provide an envelope with an address viewable through a window but wherein an insert in the envelope cannot move to and obscure the view of the address through the window. One embodiment includes a return envelope made up of a portion of the aforesaid sheet and a second sheet which overlies said portion of the first sheet. Another embodiment provides a mailer without a viewing window and which is formed from a single ply foldable about orthogonally related foldlines and heat sealable along its edges to form a four-ply mailer.

Abstract: A reinforcing weld structure for thermo-adhesive sheets joined by high frequency welding methods. The invention is particularly concerned with a photo finisher wallet fabricated of flexible thermoplastic sheet material and including the reinforcing weld of the present invention at each corner of each of the wallet's pockets. The photo finisher wallet includes a first flexible thermoplastic sheet foldable to form front and rear covers, one of which is substantially rectangular and has a welded seam along three of its edges. A second substantially rectangular thermoplastic sheet is sealed along its three edges to the rectangular cover by the seam, the second sheet having an unsealed edge to form a pocket.

Abstract: An expanding credit card insert for holding cards and the like includes a pair of endwalls flexibly joined at their bottom edges to form a hinged seam. Pleated sidewalls extend between the endwalls, each sidewall pleat including a sidewall panel. At least one leg extends to the seam from each sidewall at a mid portion thereof, so as to space portions of the bottom edges of said sidewall panels on either side of said leg, from said seam.

Abstract: Double envelope construction for facsimile handling and method including a unitary generally rectangular sheet folded on itself along two spaced apart transverse lines with complementary printed indica installed on the same face of the central and one end panel and which sandwich the other end panel which is imprinted but equipped with a closure flap.

Abstract: A container for mounted slides comprises a continuous strip of transparent material folded upon itself, with regularly spaced pairs of continuous welds extending across the width of the strip to define a series of transverse pockets closed at one end and open at the other. A number of mounted photographic slides can automatically inserted into the open end of each pocket.

Abstract: A portfolio comprising a front cover having a cut-out section, a rear cover hingedly connected to the front cover, and a flexible sheet having a reflective surface, the sheet being attached to the front cover such that the reflective surface is displayed outwardly through the cut-out section to define a mirror.

Abstract: A waiters'/waitresses' wallet for holding order checks while a customer's order is taken, the wallet comprising a left and right hand cover, the left hand cover having a multi page pad thereon, and a plurality of clear plastic envelopes secured to the right hand cover, the envelopes having diagonal corner pockets for holding the checks while the order is taken, the envelopes holding the miniature menus or the checks after the order is taken. The multi page pad having perforated tabs which are removable and attachable to respective envelopes to identify particular tables/customers.

Abstract: A suspendable folder is disclosed having a front panel and a back panel with their bottom edges and a segment of each of their lateral edges secured to one another. A segment of each pair of lateral edges secured to one another is defined by two points, the first of which is near the bottom edge of each panel. The second, upper point is spaced from the first point by a distance preferably selected from the range of approximately one half to two thirds the height of the back panel. At or near the second upper point, a circular radius cut is provided to assist in distributing tearing forces across a large area of both the front panel and back panel. At least one transverse score line is also provided above the radius cut in the front panel to permit easier opening and closing of the folder without tearing.

Abstract: A travel kit in the form of a foldable multi-panel base having a multi-page insert means secured to one of two fold lines about which the panels are selectively positioned into overlapping relation with one another wherein interior surfaces of the panels and each oppositely disposed interior surface of the pages each include containment means which may be in the form of one or more specifically structured and configured pockets to hold a plurality of different objects including but not limited to documents, passports, paper and coin currency, etc. in a readily accessible location for both storage and removal thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing an envelope having an integrally formed external pouch on one side for accommodating a despatch note, waybill or the like, comprises the steps of longitudinally folding a sheet of plastics material from a first reel and transporting the folded plastics sheet to a downstream sealing station while simultaneously feeding a strip of sheet plastics to overlie the folded plastics of the first reel to be transported therewith, and sealing folded plastics to form the envelope while simultaneously applying the same process to the strip plastics, to form the pouch on one wall of the envelope.