Window Patents (Class 229/92.3)
  • Patent number: 9586434
    Abstract: Folding information and printing surface information, included in content information of a sealed letter creation job, are compared with content printing conditions stored in a storage section, and an appropriate condition (a conveyance path after printing, execution/non-execution of image rotation, and printing page order) is selected such that the position of a window of a windowed envelope is aligned with the position of specifying information printed on a print sheet P to be a content when the print sheet P is enclosed in the envelope. A convey section and a printing section are controlled based on the selected content printing condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiro Nishihata, Yoshiyuki Hara
  • Patent number: 8590771
    Abstract: A liquid sample bulk mailing packaging device includes a paperboard envelope blank assembled to form a hermetically sealed leakproof containment pocket such that a moisture resistant coating on one of the paperboard surfaces will prevent leakage in the event an enclosed liquid containing packette fails during mail processing, while the other paperboard surface will absorb the moisture from the packette. The device meets the US Postal Service requirements for machinable and automation letters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Clarence Bludorn
  • Patent number: 8201725
    Abstract: Mailer forms having return mail pieces are described herein. An example form to be folded as an outgoing mailer includes a sheet having substantially parallel top and bottom edges, and substantially parallel first and second side edges, where the first and second side edges are substantially perpendicular to the top and bottom edges. The form includes a first fold line substantially parallel to a second fold line to allow the sheet to fold as an outgoing mailer. A perforation divides the sheet into a removable portion and a reply portion. The form 102 also includes a third fold line different from the first and second fold lines to form a reply mail piece when the removable portion is detached from the sheet and the reply portion is folded along the third fold line. The perforation and the third fold line are substantially parallel to the first and second fold lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Moore Wallace North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Clark Dyer
  • Patent number: 7681780
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a double folded postcard form having a removable label are disclosed. An example form includes a quadrate sheet having parallel top and bottom edges, parallel first and second side edges perpendicular to the top edge and first and second faces. The example form also includes at least first, second, and third fold lines parallel to the top and bottom edges dividing the sheet into at least first, second, third and fourth panels, the first and fourth panels being substantially the same size and the second and third panels being substantially the same size. There is also an opening in at least one of the first, second, third and fourth panels, a liner attached to the first face of the at least one panel to cover at least a portion of the opening, and a label removably disposed on the liner in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Moore Wallace North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Darvin R. Bethke, Lisa Spadoni, James L. Warmus
  • Patent number: 7357423
    Abstract: A mailing form for facilitating the mailing of a document is disclosed. The mailing form includes a bottom ply of the mailing form and an interspersed between the first side of the bottom ply (i.e. inner side of the bottom ply) and the second side of the top ply (i.e. inner side of top ply). The mailing form further includes a top ply of the mailing form and a removable portion of the top ply extending over the first side of the top ply. The mailing form further includes a vertical fold line for folding the mailing form after the top ply has been removed, and a horizontal strip of the first side of the bottom ply, the horizontal strip including adhesive that is exposed after the mailing form is folded. The mailing form further includes a horizontal fold line for folding the mailing form that has been folded along the vertical fold line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Laser Substrates, Inc.
    Inventors: Warren M. Fabel, Jose B. Cortez, Glen A. Auchter
  • Patent number: 7254912
    Abstract: A combination postcard picture display is disclosed. The combination postcard picture display includes a postcard panel typically having a photograph or image, a display stand cutout which is detachable from the postcard panel, and a self-supporting display stand which is formable from the display stand cutout to display the photograph or image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Inventor: Rhonda Zigar
  • Patent number: 7073704
    Abstract: A business form or mailer intermediate, includes a substrate sheet having first and second surfaces, first and second parallel longitudinal edges and first and second opposite ends, and at least a first transverse fold line formed in the substrate perpendicular to the parallel longitudinal edges. The first fold line divides the substrate into two or more panels. An address area on one of the panels, and a window opening defined in another of the panels are in alignment when the substrate sheet is folded so that the address area may be viewed through the window opening. A pattern of adhesive is provided on the substrate, surrounding at least one of the address area and the window opening. Folding the substrate results in a seal around the window opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: The Standard Register Company
    Inventor: John A. Moore
  • Patent number: 6899276
    Abstract: A wrapped-card assembly comprising a data-encoded card enclosed in a wrapping. The data-encoded card comprises confidential and non-confidential information in a visible form. The wrapping comprises an opaque area and a transparent area. The opaque area covers at least partially the confidential information. The transparent area covers at least partially the non-confidential information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Axalto SA
    Inventors: Yann Limelette, Alfredo Loreto, Hayat El Yamani, Sophie Damato
  • Publication number: 20040251299
    Abstract: A business form or mailer intermediate, includes a substrate sheet having first and second surfaces, first and second parallel longitudinal edges and first and second opposite ends, and at least a first transverse fold line formed in the substrate perpendicular to the parallel longitudinal edges. The first fold line divides the substrate into two or more panels. An address area on one of the panels, and a window opening defined in another of the panels are in alignment when the substrate sheet is folded so that the address area may be viewed through the window opening. A pattern of adhesive is provided on the substrate, surrounding at least one of the address area and the window opening. Folding the substrate results in a seal around the window opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: John A. Moore
  • Patent number: 6540131
    Abstract: A stationery form including a single sheet of printable material that has a self-seal contact adhesive applied to edge regions arranged to contact each other when the form is folded about a crease line. Contacting edge regions are releasably adhered when a first pressure is applied to seal temporarily the form in a folded condition such that the form can be opened and re-sealed. The contacting edge regions are non-releasably adhered when a second pressure higher than the first pressure is applied to seal permanently the form in the folded condition. Low pressure sealing may be achieved manually, for example by finger pressure. High pressure sealing may be provided with a pressure sealing machine. A permanently sealed form can be opened by tearing along lines of weakness inboard of the adhesive to remove the bonded regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Mastermailer Stationery Limited
    Inventor: Stephen Black
  • Patent number: 6472044
    Abstract: A mailer type business form is constructed from an intermediate having a plurality of pressure activated cohesive cooperating patterns, and a card is mounted on or with the intermediate. Despite the fact that a card is included, because of the provision of surface manifestations in the intermediate, and/or because of the relative thicknesses of the card and the intermediate, the mailer may be sealed by steam rolling rather than requiring selective edge sealing. A surface manifestation may comprise a cutout with a patch, or a folded over portion of the intermediate, retaining the card with the intermediate during processing. Alternatively, first and second thinned portions of the sheet of paper, disposed on opposite sides of a fold line so as to cooperate and hold the card when the sheet is folded about the fold line, may be provided, the thinned portions provided by embossing, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Moore North America, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Vichinsky, Jr., Wayne Peterson, Will Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 6422938
    Abstract: A mailer type business form intermediate, and method of producing a mailer from the intermediate, effect folding in a novel manner in order to produce a business form that is particularly advantageous for providing a negotiable instrument, such as a bank check or money order. The intermediate has conventional components, but with first, second and third fold lines defining a sheet of paper comprising the intermediate into first through fourth panels. The fourth panel has indicia defining the negotiable instrument and at least one line of weakness separating the negotiable instrument from the rest of the fourth panel. Tacking adhesive patterns may be disposed substantially parallel to the top and bottom edges of the intermediate to hold the first panel second face to the second panel second face adjacent the top edge and second fold line, and to hold the fourth panel second face to the second panel first face adjacent the first and third fold lines, when the intermediate is folded about the fold lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Moore North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy W. Steitz
  • Publication number: 20020070264
    Abstract: The present invention is an assembly and methods for displaying materials through an envelope window to the viewer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Da Ming Yu
  • Patent number: 6402022
    Abstract: A mailing form, including an upper sheet of material adhesively fastened to a lower sheet, is configured for the printing of information on a single side during passage of the form through a non-impact printer. At a first end of the form, the upper and lower sheets are fastened together permanently, forming a pocket to be used as a return envelope. The portion of the upper sheet which extends away from this pocket is divided into an inner flap, on which information is printed, and an outer flap, which is temporarily fastened to the lower sheet in order to protect an adhesive pattern during the printing process. After the printing process, the outer flap is removed and discarded, the inner flap is folded along lines provided for folding, and the lower sheet is folded on itself to enclose the inner flap. As the adhesive pattern holds the lower sheet shut in this position, address and return address information printed on the inner flap is visible through apertures in the lower sheet, which forms an envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Laser Substrates, Inc
    Inventor: Warren M. Fabel
  • Patent number: 6398263
    Abstract: A label includes a bottom panel and a top panel overlying the bottom panel. A tear line is formed in the top panel. A hole is formed in at least one of the top and bottom panels. An exposed adhesive is disposed in the hole. The label may be opened by tearing along the tear line and the label may be resealed using the exposed adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Pharmagraphics, (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20020038817
    Abstract: A stationery form including a single sheet of printable material that has a self-seal contact adhesive applied to edge regions arranged to contact each other when the form is folded about a crease line. Contacting edge regions are releasably adhered when a first pressure is applied to seal temporarily the form in a folded condition such that the form can be opened and resealed. The contacting edge regions are non-releasably adhered when a second pressure higher than the first pressure is applied to seal permanently the form in the folded condition. Low pressure sealing may be achieved manually, for example by finger pressure. High pressure sealing may be provided with a pressure sealing machine. A permanently sealed form can be opened by tearing along lines of weakness inboard of the adhesive to remove the bonded regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen Black
  • Publication number: 20020020735
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device comprising a transparent membrane attached to a substantially solid surface that together form a sealable pocket for insertion of an item to be displayed or transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Applicant: PhotoFits, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Hollingbery, David Orange
  • Publication number: 20020011512
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Rajendra Mehta, A. Dale Lakes, Hugh B. Skees
  • Patent number: 6340178
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Hisago Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Noriko Nakanishi, Hisayo Yamamoto, Keisuke Niwa, Miho Yokota, Yusuke Nakagawa, Takao Tsubouchi
  • Patent number: 6235139
    Abstract: A mailer type business form is constructed from an intermediate having a plurality of pressure activated cohesive cooperating patterns, and a card is mounted on or with the intermediate. Despite the fact that a card is included, because of the provision of surface manifestations in the intermediate, and/or because of the relative thicknesses of the card and the intermediate, the mailer may be sealed by steam rolling rather than requiring selective edge sealing. A surface manifestation may comprise a cutout with a patch, or a folded over portion of the intermediate, retaining the card with the intermediate during processing. Alternatively, first and second thinned portions of the sheet of paper, disposed on opposite sides of a fold line so as to cooperate and hold the card when the sheet is folded about the fold line, may be provided, the thinned portions provided by embossing, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Moore U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Vichinsky, Jr., Wayne Peterson, Will Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 6213520
    Abstract: A label includes a bottom panel and a top panel overlying the bottom panel. A tear line is formed in the top panel. A hole is formed in at least one of the top and bottom panels. An exposed adhesive is disposed in the hole. The label may be opened by tearing along the tear line and the label may be resealed using the exposed adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 6209779
    Abstract: A mailer blank having a return receipt post card which can be printed on both faces thereof by a single pass through a non-impact, simplex printer is described. The return receipt post card is configured to present all areas to be printed with variable information on a single face of the postcard, thereby allowing printing of all variable information in a single pass through the printer. The post card is provided with fold lines such that a unique folding pattern results in formation of a post card of standard size and uniform thickness, and having the variable printed information ultimately positioned at desired locations on both sides (faces) of the post card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Laser Substrates, Inc.
    Inventor: Warren M. Fabel