Abstract: An apparatus includes a flexible container, a port, and a support structure. The container includes a first layer coupled to a second layer to define a storage volume within which a tissue specimen can be contained. The first layer is characterized by a first stiffness and the second layer characterized by a second stiffness. An edge of the first layer is spaced apart from an edge of the second layer to define an opening into the storage volume. The edge of the first layer and the edge of the second layer are configured to form a peelable seal that hermetically seals the storage volume such that the first layer can be peeled away from the second layer to expose the storage volume. The port is coupled to the flexible container and allows fluid communication between the storage volume and an external volume. The support structure is configured to support the tissue specimen within the storage volume and is characterized by a third stiffness.

Abstract: A high-integrity opaque-inset panel envelope includes a front panel formed from a printable material, one or more apertures being defined therethrough, one or more flaps extending from the edges of the front panel, and one or more opaque inset panels/labels disposed on an inner surface of the front panel to cover the one or more apertures. Opaque inset panels can have an optical brightness about 1-6% greater than the optical brightness of the printable material. The envelope can be formed by removing portions of a printable material to form one or more flaps about a front panel and one or more apertures through the front panel and disposing one or more opaque inset panels to an inner surface of the front panel, such that the one or more opaque inset panels covers the one or more apertures.

Abstract: A sealing plate for use with a packaging machine that integrates a seal formed indicia into a portion of a package seal. A package having a seal formed indicia integrated into the package seal, which when the package is opened undergoes undergo a visual transformation, and a method of making the same.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a packaging includes a first panel including a first end and a second end, wherein first and second opposing perimeter side edges define the first panel and extend between the first end and the second end, and a first area having an inside surface is defined by the first end, the second end, and the perimeter side edges. A second panel includes a third end and a fourth end, wherein third and fourth opposing perimeter side edges define the second panel and extend between the third end and the fourth end, a second area having an inside surface is defined by the third end, the fourth end, and the perimeter side edges and wherein the second end is coupled to the third end at a first fold line. First and second tongues extend from third and fourth opposing perimeter side edges, respectively, at second and third fold lines, respectively.

Abstract: A device (901) is manufactured from a sheet layer (100) defining a plurality of panels (101,102,103). Each panel is connected to at least one other panel along a common edge (104). A perforation (105) extends along the common edge and defines a separation location allowing the each panel to be separated from adjoining panels when an applied force pulls each panel away from the adjoining panels. A score line (115) bisects each panel and is oriented orthogonally with the perforation. The score line allows a first portion (116) of each panel to fold about the score line to abut a second portion (117) of each panel. An adhesive (501), disposed along the first portion, retains the first portion to the second portion, as well as retains the filament between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A plastic bag comprising two panels and a flap joined to one of the panels and configured for folding over the other of the panels for closure of the bag, wherein at least a portion of the flap has a tackiness which is greater than the tackiness of its associated panel. A stack of bags having a flap with greater tackiness than the tackiness of the major panels of the bags.

Abstract: A flexible package that includes a flexible material in the form of a first panel and a second panel. The first panel includes a first perimeter that is attached to a second perimeter, associated with the second panel, to form an interior cavity, between the first panel and second panel, in which content is stored. The package also includes an adhesive that is attached to a first exterior surface of the first panel or a second exterior surface of the second panel. The adhesive has a first state that prevents the adhesive from bonding with the flexible material that does not permit the package, once opened, to be reclosed. The adhesive may have a second state that can be activated to enable the adhesive to bond with the flexible material that permits the package, once opened, to be reclosed or resealed.

Abstract: An environmental greeting card is constructed as a self-mailer and thus, eliminates the need for a separate envelope.

Abstract: A protective means has a pouch-like structure, comprising an orifice for inserting X-ray imaging media in the protective means. In connection with the protective means there is also a closing means, which is arranged to close the orifice. Also in connection with the protective means there is a fastening means for fastening a closing means to the pouch-like structure of the protective means so that upon fastening the closing means the fastening means is arranged to be located on both sides of the orifice.

Abstract: A flexible film package having an adhesive based reclosable fastener having a flexible film substrate forming a plurality of package walls sealed to form an interior cavity for receiving a product; the plurality of walls having at least two opposing flexible walls; a package mouth, initially sealed, to permit access to the interior cavity; a low tack pressure sensitive adhesive (LTPSA) layer disposed on each of an exterior surface of the parallel walls, the LTPSA sized and oriented in positions to oppose one another at a plurality of positions when the package is reclosed to allow progressively decreased size of the interior cavity as product is removed; and wherein a bond strength of the LTPSA to the flexible film substrate is greater than an adhesion between LTPSA areas. The mouth can be formed by a peelable seal or by a defined area of weakness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bags made from medical-grade paper for sterilization, with sterilization-process indicators and pigmented-adhesive-based safety features, which is easy to handle and use and can be used to store materials, more particularly surgical medical material, for sterilization. Such bags are produced using medical-grade paper that is treated on the surface thereof with a microbiocide for sterilization, and, owing to the structure and design thereof, allow safe, rapid handling of the sterilized material placed within, since there are visual indicators that guarantee the hermetic closure and sealing thereof. Furthermore, generally, the invention has printed indicators that change color depending on the sterilization process carried out on the bags and on whether said process was carried out correctly.

Abstract: An oral pouch product having a soft edge includes an inner filling material enclosed inwardly of at least one seam between opposed layers of porous pouch wrapper. The at least one seam is separated from the periphery of the porous pouch wrapper by an unbonded area of the opposed layers so as to form a soft edge of the pouch wrapper.

Abstract: The envelope sheet includes a first area provided with a flap, a second area extended from the first area with interposing a first fold line, a third area extended from the second area with interposing a second fold line, and an adhesive pasted area formed on the third area and extended along a direction perpendicular to a feed direction. The envelope sheet is configured to be, in a stuff and seal apparatus, preliminarily folded at the second fold line while a content is stuffed threreinto, and then fed forward together with the content by at least two pairs of the feed rollers. A length of the third area along the feed direction is made equal-to or longer-than a distance between the two pairs of feed rollers. According to the envelope sheet, the content can be prevented from being inadequately stuffed into an envelope transformed from the envelope sheet.

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.

Abstract: An envelope is formed from continuous COPP film web by precreasing envelope body (13) and flap (14) fold lines along the web, continuously installing an adhesive tape along the flap portions and pre-cutting relief slots in the web corresponding to the flap side edges (15). The pre-creased web is folded and cut into individual envelopes by hot knife cutting, whereby the presence of the slots prevents the flaps from welding to the side seams even with the flap folded over. Envelopes produced by the method are suited to automatic stuffing. Apparatus for making envelopes in accordance with the invention is also described.

Abstract: A method and resulting multi-layered media product including a printed layer and a liner layer having inner surfaces adhered together with a clear poly material sandwiched therebetween. The multi-layered media product includes a first section separable from a remainder of the product and containing printed indicia thereon, a second section separable from a remainder of the product and having a removable printed label thereon, and a third section convertible to an envelope. The third section contains printed indicia on one side thereof and a window of the clear poly material on another side thereof. In operation, the sections of the multi-layered media product are separated and a labeled container can be placed in the envelope and the envelope sealed to prevent tampering.

Abstract: An envelope according to the present invention includes an envelope body having a first end and defining an interior area selectively accessible adjacent the first end through which articles may be inserted. The envelope includes a flap extending from the first end that is selectively movable between first and second configurations in which the interior area is accessible or enclosed, respectively. Further, the envelope includes adhesive situated on the flap for interacting with the envelope body to maintain the flap at the second configuration. In addition, flavoring is disposed the flap, but at a position that is adjacent to and distinct from the adhesive. The envelope may include first and second indicia on the flap, with one indicia including only adhesive and with the other indicia including only flavoring. The indicia may present geometric shapes, or alphanumeric data such as an advertisement or other messages.

Abstract: An envelope having a sealing flap and a zone bearing remoistenable adhesive, flavoring incorporated at the zone bearing remoistenable adhesive, and either readable indicia or characteristic coloring disposed at the zone bearing remoistable adhesive. Where characteristic coloring is provided, that coloring will be different from coloring located elsewhere on the envelope. The flavoring may be thematically linked to either or both of the readable indicia and the characteristic coloring.

Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures and methods of use thereof. In preferred aspects, the present invention provides envelope structures in which a single envelope structure can provide multiple uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing liquid for sealing mailpieces containing water and a penetration agent, to the uses thereof and to letter-closing devices and franking machines containing such a sealing liquid.

Abstract: A face mask combination includes: an envelope having two interconnected sheet layers that confine a space therebetween, an opening formed in one of the sheet layers, and a closure sheet closing openably the opening and attached adhesively and releasably to the sheet layer formed with the opening; and at least one face mask disposed in the space and having two opposite ends, one of the opposite ends being disposed in proximity to the opening so as to be exposed from the opening when the closure sheet is opened. An automatic packaging method for face masks is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to methods and systems for preparing an integrated mailpiece using a document processing system such as a wrapping document processing system. The manufactured mailpiece is an integrated bidirectional mailpiece having outgoing and return envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the integrated mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, coupons, inserted documents, statements or payment coupons.

Abstract: A tamper evident envelope is disclosed which includes sealing strips located within the seams of the envelope. Each strip is formed by two clear plastic strips secured together. One of the clear plastic strips includes a groove and a dye located within the groove whereby the dye is sealed between the two clear plastic strips. When a seam is separated, the sealing strip is damaged thereby releasing the dye onto the adjacent portions of the envelope and providing visual evidence that the seam was opened. A second embodiment is disclosed where the dye is omitted and separation of the secured clear plastic strips results in damage to the envelope providing visual evidence of tampering.

Abstract: An alternative substrate envelope sealing and closure system apparatus and method for same, whereby the system comprises an envelope having a segment of its back panel cut-out and replaced with a material that is more adhereable than the material of the outer surface of the envelope. The envelope lacks hot melt adhesives or peel and seal type latex adhesives. A method for sealing alternative substrate envelopes in mass quantities, whereby alternative substrate envelopes are utilized at high speeds for commercial use and insertion. A method for the large scale packing and sealing of alternative substrate envelopes, whereby the envelopes are packed and sealed using automated devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures, kits for forming reusable envelope structures, and methods of using envelopes formed from such structures and kits. Reusable envelope structures can be formed and kits can be formed for converting existing envelopes to reusable envelopes in accordance with the present invention. As such, envelopes may advantageously be provided that can be reused one or more times.

Abstract: A method, system and article for producing an envelope having improved seal integrity. A method includes the steps of: disposing at least one material at the interface of the adhesive seal between the flap and the body portion of the envelope, which material radiates thermal energy when combined with an activating agent. The envelope is then sealed by closing the flap onto the body portion of the envelope and combining the material with the activating agent at the sealing interface so as to change the thermal energy radiated therefrom. The seal is then inspected to determine whether the thermal energy radiated from the activated material has changed thereby confirming that a seal has been produced between the flap and body portion of the envelope. The system and article are directed to the various modules of a mailpiece fabrication system employed to produce the mailpiece including an inspection module for confirming that a seal has been formed.

Abstract: A method, system and article for producing an envelope having improved seal integrity. The method comprises the steps of disposing at least one material at the interface of the adhesive seal between the flap and the body portion of the envelope, which material exhibits a characteristic property when combined with an activating agent. The envelope is then sealed by closing the flap onto the body portion of the envelope such that the activating agent combines with the material along the sealing interface. The sealing interface is inspected to determine whether the material exhibits the characteristic property thereby confirming that a seal has been produced between the flap and body portion of the envelope. The system and article are directed to the various modules of a mailpiece fabrication system employed to produce the mailpiece including an inspection module for confirming that a seal has been formed.

Abstract: The present invention provides reusable envelope structures, kits for forming reusable envelope structures, and methods of using envelopes formed from such structures and kits. Reusable envelope structures can be formed and kits can be formed for converting existing envelopes to reusable envelopes in accordance with the present invention. As such, envelopes may advantageously be provided that can be reused one or more times.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a pressure-seal cohesive and method for making and using the pressure-seal cohesive to form mailer type business forms. The disclosed pressure-seal cohesive can provide an improved cohesive sealing of the mailer forms. In particular, the pressure-seal cohesive can include at least one silane promoter admixed with at least one aqueous pressure sensitive compound formulation that contains pressure sensitive cohesive and/or adhesive compounds. The admixed silane promoter can have a concentration ranging from about 0.5% to about 2.5% weight percent of the pressure-seal cohesive to improve the compatibility of the pressure sensitive compounds, even if they are contaminated by the fuser oils (e.g., functionalized PDMS oil) during digital printing processes (e.g., on Xerox iGen3).

Abstract: An envelope of at least two parallel layers (1a, 1b) of flat material, which are folded about a fold line (2), in which the envelope is closed on all the side edges and is delimited in a straight line on two side edges (3a, 3b), the layers on the two side edges (3c, 3d) lying opposite the straight side edges have a glueing region and at least one of these side edges is profiled, is characterized in that the two glueing regions run parallel throughout to the respective side edge and in a cohesive L-shaped region (4), one leg (4a) of which adjoins parallel onto the fold line, and that the other leg (4b) has a glueing region which does not reach up to the side edge (3c), so that on this side edge, before the folding of the envelope, a transport strip (5), running parallel to the glueing region, remains free of adhesive.

Abstract: An envelope that allows a mailer to partly seal an envelop such that the primary content is sealed within the envelope while still allowing a third party to insert secondary material into the envelope is provided. An envelope includes a first sheet and a second sheet that forms a first pouch between the second sheet and the first sheet. The first pouch has a top opening and a side opening. The envelope also includes a third sheet that forms a second pouch between the third sheet and the second sheet. The second pouch has a top opening. The envelope also has a first flap for closing both the top opening of the first pouch and the top opening of the second pouch. The envelope also includes a second flap for closing the side opening of the first pouch.

Abstract: An improved system and method for authentication of engineering notebook support information is provided. An authentication label having a first part and a second part can employ any of various approaches used to determine that the two parts go together. The first part of the authentication label is used to identify an engineering notebook page and is affixed to a container such as a tamperproof envelope in which engineering notebook support information is stored. The second part of the authentication label is used to identify the container in which the engineering notebook support is stored and is affixed on a page of an engineering notebook.

Abstract: The invention relates to tamper evident tapes or soft packages, such as plastic bags or envelop, including new security features for sealing and rendering irreversible and unambiguously visible the opening of the package. The first new security feature concerns a plurality of U-shaped cuts extending through the tape, each U-shaped cut having an open end and a closed end defining a tearing edge. The U-shaped cuts are distributed and oriented along the tape so that the tearing edges thereof extend in multiple directions. The second new security feature is a thermochromatic layer present inside the tape and overlaying heat sensitive tamper-indicating areas also present in the tape. The thermochromatic ink layer intermingles with some markings also present therein and comprises an irreversible thermochromatic ink invisible at room temperature and activated at an activation temperature superior to the room temperature.

Abstract: A confidential envelope/bag is composed of a face and a back. The face and the back are linked with each other and formed with an edge at circumference; a sealing print is formed across the edges either at the back or on both the face and the back. The sealing print includes patterns, marks, graphics, texts or numbers made of paint, coating, ink, fluorescent dye, or even concaves, or extrusions. The circumference of the face and the back are adhered to each other with a suitable region to form a sealing zone.

Abstract: A reusable tamper-evident envelope includes a first substrate, a second substrate superimposed on the first substrate, at least one auxiliary substrate superimposed on and joined along one edge to the second substrate, and at least one seal along all but one edge joining the first substrate to the second substrate. Each auxiliary substrate is spaced a user-defined distance from the top edge of the first substrate. A perforation line, extending from the left side to the right side of both the first substrate and second substrates facilitate removal of a portion of the respective substrates. After an item is placed into the envelope, the user-activated seal along the remaining edge joins the first substrate to the second substrate. Subsequent uses are possible by removing portions of the first substrate and second substrate along the perforation lines and activating the auxiliary user-activated seal along the auxiliary substrate joining the first substrate to the second substrate.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a tamper resistant envelope comprises a first panel with an interior and an exterior side. The envelope further comprises a second panel attached to the first panel to define an interior portion having opposite side edges, a closed edge portion and an opening portion opposite the closed edge portion to provide access to the interior portion of the tamper resistant envelope; and a flap for sealingly adhering to an exterior surface of the first panel. The flap has an interior and an exterior side and is attached to the second panel at an edge of the second panel opposite the closed edge portion.

Abstract: An envelope according to the present invention includes an envelope body having a first end and defining an interior area selectively accessible adjacent the first end through which articles may be inserted. The envelope includes a flap extending from the first end that is selectively movable between first and second configurations in which the interior area is accessible or enclosed, respectively. Further, the envelope includes adhesive situated on the flap for interacting with the envelope body to maintain the flap at the second configuration. In addition, flavoring is disposed the flap, but at a position that is adjacent to and distinct from the adhesive. The envelope may include first and second indicia on the flap, with one indicia including only adhesive and with the other indicia including only flavoring. The indicia may present geometric shapes, or alphanumeric data such as an advertisement or other messages.

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.

Abstract: An envelope that enables personal computer printers to be able to print a Facing Identification Mark (FIM) as part of a Information-Based Indicia (IBI) registered along the top edge of the envelope. The personal computer printers will also be able to print the FIM, IBI, the recipient's address and the sender's address without the glue on the envelope closure flap adhering to the body of the envelope, which would seal or partially seal the envelope, potentially rendering the envelope useless.

Abstract: An apparatus for fastening together at least first and second container portions and allowing the separation thereof includes at least one adhesive spot disposed upon at least one among the first and second container portions. The at least one adhesive spot is capable of fastening together the first and second container portions. One or more weakened area is located on at least one of the container portions and assists in easing the separation and release of the container portions.

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 confidential envelope/bag is composed of a face and a back. The face and the back are linked with each other and formed with an edge at circumference; a sealing print is formed across the edges either at the back or on both the face and the back. The sealing print includes patterns, marks, graphics, texts or numbers made of paint, coating, ink, fluorescent dye, or even concaves, or extrusions. The circumference of the face and the back are adhered to each other with a suitable region to form a sealing zone.

Abstract: An envelope has a main panel, a pair of opposing side panels, a bottom panel, and a seal flap; a standard adhesive applied to the bottom panel or the pair of opposing side panels for bonding the bottom panel to each of the pair of opposing side panels; and a layer of remoistenable adhesive coating composition disposed on at least a portion of the seal flap, the composition having a its essential ingredients an adhesive and a water-insoluble flavoring agent in an emulsion.

Abstract: An envelope is recognized from its appearance as an envelope not provided with perforations and is easy and infallible to open without use of a cutting tool, such as scissors. In an envelop (F1) with an opening-side flap (15) folded to cover an opening (8), perforations (M1) are formed along the opening (8), and an adhesive part (10A) for sealing is formed in the vicinity of the perforations (M1) to adhere the opening-side flap (15) to the back wall of the envelope. The opening-side flap (15) is folded and adhered so as to cover the perforations (M1).

Abstract: The specification and drawings describe and show embodiments of the present invention in the form of a combination closure tape and tear strip, an object comprising the combination closure tape and tear strip, and a method of sealing and later opening said object utilizing the combination closure tape and tear strip. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A barrier envelope for reusable photo-stimulable phosphor imaging plates, particularly for digital dental imaging comprised of a plastic transparent film and a plastic opaque film sealed to each other about three sides thereof defining a chamber for an imaging plate and wherein a free side of each film is formed with a flap and one flap is coated with an adhesive medium protected by a peel strip and wherein a “Y” shaped notch is provided on a side of the barrier envelope adjacent to the free side of each film the barrier envelope to facilitate tearing open of the barrier envelope in a removal procedure and transport of an exposed imaging plate to an optical scanning assembly.

Abstract: An envelope that enables personal computer printers to be able to print a Facing Identification Mark (FIM) as part of a Information-Based Indicia (IBI) registered along the top edge of the envelope. The personal computer printers will also be able to print the FIM, IBI, the recipient's address and the sender's address without the glue on the envelope closure flap adhering to the body of the envelope, which would seal or partially seal the envelope, potentially rendering the envelope useless.

Abstract: A rectangular shaped square-corner mailing envelope constructed so that adjacent angled edges of side, bottom and top panels have a presence in adjacent parallel relation across a clearance left therebetween at each corner which simulates a miter joint, and motivates the recipient to open the envelope to inspect its contents.

Abstract: A paper assembly is formed having an envelope and a carrier portion, such that the overall assembly is a generally flat paper assembly having a length and width of a standard paper size such as 8½ in.×11 in. or A-4 size. The assembly, having a footprint equal to a standard paper size, may be fed into a standard size paper tray of a printer such as a laser printer or an ink jet printer, with the printer printing on the front face of the envelop. After printing the envelope may be stuffed with material to be mailed, and the envelope separated from the carrier portion and sealed for mailing. In a first embodiment the carrier is an L-shaped piece of paper that is formed separately from the envelope and releasably adhered to the backside thereof, the L-cut having an acute angle and a rounded corner. In another embodiment the L-shaped carrier is releasably adhered to the front side of the envelope.