Closures Patents (Class 229/76)
  • Patent number: 10906700
    Abstract: A flexible barrier sleeve device and method to temporarily store a wet paint roller between uses, to avoid cleanups between successive applications of paint, or other roller-applied coatings. The flexible barrier sleeve has combined water- and solvent-barrier properties. A twist-tie can provide a closure and sealing means, and a stiffening strip disposed along the outer lip of the sleeve facilitates forming an opening into the sleeve for ease of loading of the wet paint roller. The sleeve material has barrier properties sufficient to keep both water and organic solvents (“paint diluents”) inside the closed and sealed barrier sleeve. The twist-tie provides a vapor-resistant seal, to minimize the loss of water and organic solvents from inside the sleeve through the sealed opening. The combined barrier properties of the sleeve material and vapor-resistant seal prevent the wet paint from drying on the enclosed roller, and allows the paint roller to be later removed in a condition ready for the next use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Jonathan Edward Trollen
  • Patent number: 10610042
    Abstract: There is provided a pack which has interconnected side panels (11), (12) defining a volume for receiving a product (25). The pack has an opening at one end which is at least partially closed with a non-return end closure mechanism in the form of a flap (17). The product (25) can be pushed past the flap into said volume, but cannot be removed without distorting the flap (17).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Meta4sys Limited
    Inventor: Martyn Sydney Wilford
  • Publication number: 20150076217
    Abstract: A delivery envelope-type bag, which is a bag manufactured from a plastic sheet, or the like, is provided with a storage section for storing the delivery item and a flap section formed from a sealing section that seals the storage section and a peeling section located between parallel perforations, and is configured so that the flap section is folded back along a folding section and adhesively fixed to the storage section by the sealing section. In the delivery envelope-type bag: the parallel perforations and the peeling section are formed to extend to both edges; and a variety of notched sections and formed adjacent to or near the peeling section at both edges of the flap section, and/or a variety cutout sections are formed near the peeling section on the folding section side at both edges of the flap section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Keigo Shima
  • Publication number: 20140183251
    Abstract: An envelope design and processes for manufacturing said envelopes is disclosed herein. The disclosed envelopes have an integrated and removable label portion secured within a panel of the envelope by an adhesive liner. The envelopes may be manufactured by die-cutting the label portions in a paper web, applying the adhesive liner to one side of the paper web covering the die-cut label portions, die-cutting an envelope blank from the paper web, and forming a folded envelope from the blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Ennis, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Miller, William Elmore
  • Publication number: 20140001252
    Abstract: The mailer is made from a single blank. In one embodiment, the side flaps are folded over a front panel followed by folding over and securing of a back panel to the said flaps to form the mailer. The closure panel is folded over the front panel to close the mailer. In another embodiment, a back panel is folded over a front panel followed by folding over and securing of the side flaps to the back panel to form the mailer. The closure flap is folded over the back panel to close the mailer. In another embodiment, a blank forms a center seam mailer. Each embodiment has an improved corner construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marvin A. Makofsky, Robert Makofsky, Sari Makofsky McConnell
  • Patent number: 8544719
    Abstract: A resealable envelope is composed of a front panel and a rear panel attached to the front panel forming an interior pouch between the front panel and rear panel. A flap extends from the rear panel, the flap having an opening having an elongated width with two circular protrusions emanating from the top and bottom of the elongated width; the opening having a width greater than its height. A first adhesive has an adhesive layer on one side and a releasable surface layer an opposite side. The first adhesive is located at the top portion of the front panel such that the opening is in contact with the first adhesive when the flap is closed. A second adhesive strip is located on the outside of the flap over the opening such that the envelope is sealed when the flap is pressed against the resealable surface layer of the first adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cenveo Corporation
    Inventor: James Edward Bettinger
  • Publication number: 20130206824
    Abstract: Another coating part is formed along a sheet short side direction, on a region which is a part of an envelope outer side of a third component sheet and which contacts a flap by folding along a second folding line. A first cutout part and a second cutout part which respectively extend in an extension direction of a first coating part and a second coating part, are respectively formed on both side fringes in the sheet short side direction in the third component sheet. The minimum width of each of the first cutout part and the second cutout part in the sheet short side direction is set longer than a length from the side fringe of the envelope sheet in the sheet short side direction to the inner side fringe of each of the first coating part and the second coating part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
    Inventor: RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20130008939
    Abstract: A reusable satchel comprising a receptacle composed of a durable material and having at least one opening for inserting contents into the receptacle, the receptacle having at least two retaining slits the retaining slits being positioned such that a sheet inserted through each retaining slit acts as a closure to the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: James Griffin
  • Publication number: 20120048915
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to emergency medical information containers. Specifically, this invention relates to an emergency medical information package that is configured to organize, separate and protect relevant personal and medical information related to an individual in case of an emergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Harlyene Goss
  • Publication number: 20120037689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage device for puzzles, especially jigsaw puzzles. The storage device comprises a secure packaging with a gusset allowing for expansion, a Velcro closure flap on a short side (such as Velcro), a gauge adhesive is also located on the entire back of the envelope and is peeled off to stick to the bottom of the puzzle base or box. Individual puzzle pieces go inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Lauren Feist
  • Patent number: 8100319
    Abstract: A file folder having an index tab and an interior pocket capable of containing loose papers within the file folder, wherein a front cover of the file folder may be inserted into the interior pocket to releaseably secure the file folder in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Cardinal Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr., John Borri, Donna Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20110266334
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging with a packaging closure and a method for producing such a packaging. To provide a particularly easy to-use packaging, the packaging according to the invention comprises: a first side panel and a second side panel, said first and second side panel forming an opening of an interior of the packaging for receiving a product, and wherein the first side panel comprises a flap, and a coupling element, wherein the flap comprises a pulling area and a separation area, wherein said separation area is configured to be located in the opening, wherein the pulling area is configured to pull the separation area from the opening, and wherein the coupling element is configured to couple the separation area to the first and/or second side panel and to close the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Jan-Niklas Keltsch
    Inventor: Jan-Niklas Keltsch
  • Publication number: 20110253769
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant envelope comprising a first and a second panel joined together along at least one tamper-evident seam to form a pocket therebetween, and a flap comprising a tamper-evident adhesive distally connected to the first panel along a fold line and adapted to adhere to at least a portion of the first panel and at least a portion of the second panel when folded along the fold line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Gevaram Quality Envelopes Ltd.
    Inventor: Rafi DEGANI
  • Publication number: 20110153527
    Abstract: The invention comprises a blank for an envelope including a front panel, a rear panel and a closure panel, the closure panel being connectable in use to the front panel, the blank having two gluing areas by which the closure panel may be connected to the front panel in use. A removable strip is provided between the gluing areas, the removable strip being of sufficient dimensions to receive indicia associated with a first mailing thereon, at least some of which indicia are removed when the envelope is opened by removing the removable strip after the first mailing. The envelope may also have a second removable area. The removable strip may be wide enough to reveal a response indicia imprinted on the first panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen Francis Smythe
  • Publication number: 20100089991
    Abstract: A two-way envelope includes first and second panels forming a content receiving pocket having multiple edges. A side flap is joined to one of the panels folded into the pocket on a fold line, and adhesively connected to the other panel within the pocket, sealing one edge of the pocket. The side flap includes a tear line spaced from the fold line. When not torn, the tear line provides a portion of the edge seal. The tear line, when torn, opens the pocket along the edge and forms a second flap edge, facilitating withdrawal of the flap from the pocket and removal or replacement of the contents of the envelope. The flap may be folded along the fold line over the other panel and adhered to the outside surface of the other panel to reseal the pocket for reuse of the envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Lon Stephen ROBINSON, III
  • Publication number: 20100088168
    Abstract: An account application product includes a package, an account identifier and a terms sheet. The package includes a first panel extending from a free edge to a first fold line, a second panel extending away from the first fold line to a second fold line, and a third panel extending away from the second fold line. The first panel is folded back along the first fold line toward a first surface of the second panel to define a storage area between the first panel and the second panel. The third panel is folded forward along the second fold line toward a second surface of the second panel. The account identifier indicates an account associated with the account application product and is configured to be machine readable. The terms sheet is selectively stored in the storage area and includes printed terms for the account. Associated packages and method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher SULLIVAN, Maria S. HOLM, Rachel Ann McDOUGALL, Kristin Watnemo CHOI, Timothy D. SCHUMANN, Jenna BOWAR
  • Publication number: 20090314668
    Abstract: Audio or sound envelopes contain or are combined with a sound module for generating and playing prerecorded sound tracks upon the opening of the envelope or removal of its contents. Operation of the sound module may be activated by the opening of the envelope flap, or by removal of the envelope contents. The flap is configured with a removable strip which protects the sound module from damage before and after opening. The sound module can be replayed by repeated operation of the flap. Alternate embodiments of the audio envelopes have other structural or operational features which work in concert with the sound module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Carol Miller, Mary McClain, David Mayer, Sharon Bogdanski, Kimberly Bikowski, Theresa Muri, Julie Vojtko
  • Publication number: 20090214802
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a greeting card and more specifically to a three-dimensional greeting card configured to house an ornament and a three-dimensional envelope configured to provide sufficient internal volume to receive and wrap the greeting card and ornament combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Daniel Sedlacko
  • Publication number: 20090152153
    Abstract: An envelope package is provided, comprising an upper cover, a lower cover, a plurality of envelopes disposed between the upper cover and the lower cover, and a spiral binding disposed along the spine of the envelope package that joins the upper cover, lower cover, and the plurality of envelopes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: James Bettinger
  • Publication number: 20090001150
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reusable packaging system comprising an envelope having first and second substantially planar sides which are secured to one another so as to define a container having an open end, the first and second sides defining respective apertures there through in the vicinity of the open end of the envelope, the apertures being substantially aligned with one another and a closure member which is substantially planar, flexible and has opposing surfaces at least a portion of one of which carries an adhesive coating, the closure member being located adjacent the open end of the envelope such that the surface carrying the adhesive coating contacts itself through the apertures in the first end and second sides of the envelope. Also provided is a reusable envelope and a closure member for use in such a reusable packaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald Care
  • Publication number: 20070278280
    Abstract: The mailing device of the present invention consists of a rectangular card having front and back surfaces. Front and back surfaces are divided and foldable into three corresponding sections; the front surface having first, second, and third sections; and the back surface having fourth, fifth and sixth sections. The device includes a window allowing dimensional contents to be viewed and supporting structure to resist crushing. A pocket feature allows money, notes, gift cards, etc. to be inserted by the consumer and mailed within the device. The pocket is hidden from view and located between the first section and fourth section of the mailing device. The pocket is closed by bending an envelope flap attached to the first section of the device over the fourth section of the mailing device. The envelope flap is further comprised of a low-tack adhesive strip providing securing means to the fourth section of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Gordon Wert, Margaret Johanna Wert
  • Patent number: 5746871
    Abstract: A method for forming carton blanks from a continuous laminate having at least a layer of a relatively rigid material and a layer of a relatively flexible fluid impervious material by dividing the continuous laminate into individual carton blanks and at the same time making modified cut lines and fold lines in the individual carton blanks to form top and bottom panel portions, sidewall panel portions and a glue tab panel portion, wherein the modified cut lines extend through the relatively rigid material but not through the relatively flexible fluid impervious material and then removing only the relatively rigid material at various locations to leave the desired carton blank. In some instances, the laminate will contain continuous strips of a relatively flexible material between the relatively rigid material and the relatively flexible fluid impervious material and secured only to the relatively flexible fluid impervious material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Christopher Walsh
  • Patent number: 5540380
    Abstract: A retainer for a flat object comprised of an envelope having front and rear planar members forming a pocket open at one end and for containing the flat object, and joined along opposite side edges, the planar member having a centrally located tongue projecting forward of the one end, the tongue being resiliently bendable adjacent the front end around an end and under a contained object so as to lie against an inside surface of the rear planar member, the width of the tongue being a fraction of the width of the planar members, the inside width of the envelope between the side edges being wider than the flat object by a distance sufficient to lift the tongue from under the contained object when the edges of the envelope are compressed toward each other and toward adjacent edges of the contained object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: William J. Bryant
  • Patent number: 4548323
    Abstract: A mailing container is disclosed which is preferably made of corrugated paperboard. The container is formed from a folded paperboard blank which is pre-cut and scored. The container provides a compact strong receptacle for articles to be transported through the mail so as to supply additional protection for such articles not possible with the use of conventional mailing envelopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Assignee: Champion International Corporation
    Inventor: Vernon C. Rekow
  • Patent number: 4533048
    Abstract: A film jacket comprising a base sheet, one or more transparent surface sheets, each having three edges thereof fixed to the base sheet so as to form pockets, and cover members fixed to the base sheet for covering extended portions of films outside the pockets, whereby firmly holding films at desired positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: Slidex Corporation
    Inventor: Jiro Ozeki
  • Patent number: 4520958
    Abstract: A multi-compartment envelope for coupon nesting includes a rectangular blank having first, second and third spaced parallel scorelines defining first, second, third and fourth rectangular interconnected panels. A fold in the fourth panel provides a first panel portion and a second panel portion with the second panel portion being secured to the first panel portion and thereby providing a compartment. A slit is disposed in the compartment and divides the compartment into a first and a second compartment. A first and a second contoured slit are disposed, at least in part, in the first panel and provide a pair of wafer tabs. The first panel is in overlying relation with the second panel whereby the wafer tabs extend a substantial distance in a first direction away from the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Assignee: Beatrice Foods Co.
    Inventors: John H. Jones, Donald W. Schoenleber
  • Patent number: 4240577
    Abstract: An envelope which is closed and secured without adhesive for repeated use. A tuck, flap extension of the closure flap is infolded and tucked back in between the back panel and a lock flap partially overlying the back panel. The back panel and the lock flap, folded back upon it, are secured to the front panel by overlying end tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1980
    Assignee: Niagara Envelope Co. Inc.
    Inventor: Richard V. Harrigan
  • Patent number: 4004728
    Abstract: An improved envelope suitable for interleaving with the pages of a magazine and to be sewed or otherwise bound to the spine of the magazine. The envelope has a front and a back and an entrance for receiving sheet or other material. The back has a lip projecting outwardly from the entrance and a relatively large flap hingedly connected to the outer margin of the lip. When the envelope is moved through a conventional envelope stuffing machine, the lip is held clamped against upward movement as the flap is beneath and contiguous to the back, thereby permitting a suction or other force exerted on the front to lift the latter and thereby open the entrance to facilitate insertion of the material into the envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: Gerber Products Company
    Inventors: James Ryan, Robert W. Vandenberg