Abstract: A package for containing a video recording formed from a sheet of material. The sheet of material is folded to form a box-like portion. A covering flap extends over and is removably attached to one sidewall providing an envelope appearance. A cut-out portion is formed on the one sidewall wherein the contents of the package are available for access when the package is opened by lifting the cover. A removable segment may be disposed in the cut-out portion to be adhered to the covering flap. A panel is foldably joined to the edge of the first sidewall, the panel being disposed inside the package adjacent to the sidewall. Written material may be inserted between the sidewall and the foldable panel.

Abstract: A combination photo or art easel and self-mailer comprising a main central four-sided panel having four contiguous sub-panels respectively reversibly foldably-connected to the edges of said central panel, one sub-panel having assembly instructions on one surface, an opposite sub-panel having thereon or receiving a photo or art object, a third sub-panel having securing ears tuckable into receiving slits in an opposite fourth sub-panel, whereby one surface of the assembly of folded connected panels comprises an easel showing an art view or photograph and the opposite surface of reversely-folded panels comprises an outer surface of a mailing piece. Several additional features comprise optional variations of foldable projections respectively to support the assembled panels as an easel selectively disposable upon a horizontal surface for display of a photo or art object.

Abstract: A wrap around package for a video cassette or the like having a box-like portion to contain the video cassette and a covering flap to wrap around the box-like portion. At least one wall of the box-like portion has perforated edges thereon and an opening or tab to grasp the one wall to facilitate opening of the one wall while maintaining the integrity of the box-like portion to permit automatic and easy insertion of the cassette therein. Access to the one wall, and the contents of the package, is prevented until the covering flap is unfolded from over the one wall. Space is provided on the surfaces of the covering flap and on the walls of the box-like portion for printing of advertising thereon. The package requires unwrapping of the covering flap to remove the contents of the package. Preferably, the package is formed from a single piece of material. An individualized addressed written message may be inserted in the package in a collapsed position.

Abstract: A picture post card, which comprises a card body having one surface kept cleared and an opposite surface provided with an image; a translucent hard synthetic resin film laminated on one surface of the card body, enabled for entry of an address and message; and a transparent hard synthetic resin film laminated on said opposite surface of the card body for maintaining quality of the image.

Abstract: A pocket calendar is disclosed which has a paper blank cut and folded to present a calendar having a pocket therein for receiving a greeting card, note card or the like. The paper blank includes a wall-hanger panel, a back pocket panel adjacent the wall-hanger panel along a fold line, a front pocket panel adjacent the back pocket panel along a second fold line, and a calendar panel adjacent the front pocket panel along a score line. The front pocket panel is folded to overlie the back pocket panel and affixed to the back pocket panel to form a pocket. Preferably, a portion of the greeting card is removably positioned within the pocket. A calendar is fixed to the calendar panel. The paper blank may be made such that the pocket portion can be separated from the remainder of the paper blank to form a mailing envelope for the greeting card.

Abstract: A business card holder, which can be used to hold business cards and actively draw the attention of a recipient to the card by emitting sounds upon the unfolding of the business card holder. The business card is held inside the holder and a sound emitting device is incorporated within the holder. When the business card holder is opened and unfolded the sound emitting device is activated to provide an audio signal to the recipient.

Abstract: A double layer advertising piece which can be separate to remove some of the printed advertising to create a postal reply card for use by the consumer.

Abstract: A communication medium such as a postcard in which surfaces on which information, e.g., communication sentences is shown are bonded by heating with a synthetic resin film or the like interposed therebetween to send the information while concealing the information and other printed contents, a method of manufacturing this communication medium, and a communication medium intermediate sheet including a synthetic resin film or the like interlaid in the postcard. The synthetic resin film interlaid in the communication medium can be torn apart. The provision of such a film capable of being torn facilitates the operation of cutting off communication medium units of the postcard size and enables the receiver to easily dispose of the communication medium by tearing the same into pieces after unsealing the communication medium and reading the secret information.

Abstract: An informative card such as a baseball trading card is made of sheet metal and is formed so as to be free of sharp edges and pointed corners. Flattened hems around the periphery of the rear side of the card define a raised framing border around indicia which is printed on the rear side. The front side of the card is displaced rearwardly inboard of the hems so as to leave raised peripheral front ledges which define a raised and substantially uninterrupted border around indicia on the front side.

Abstract: A remailable postcard includes a front side and a back side. The front side would be used in the initial mailing to indicate the original addressee and contain the necessary postage. The back side would have the portion indicating the address of the return addressee. In addition, return postage would be provided on the back side. The return addressee portion would be at least partially covered by a removable label or flap. The card also contains a tear off strip along the edge having the original postage. When the original addressee wishes to return the card the label or flap would be removed to expose the return addressee information and the tear off strip would be detached to remove the original postage. The back side of the card would then contain the necessary postal information to permit the card to be remailed.

Abstract: A confidential sheet in the form of a sealed letter, postcard or the like and having a sheet body bearing the information to be concealed on one surface thereof, the confidential sheet being formed in a lapped state by folding the sheet body in at least two with the information bearing surface inside. The body comprises means for preventing the information from being seen through from outside.A paper for preparing the confidential sheet has a body bearing information on one side thereof and comprising means for preventing the information from being seen through the other side thereof.A continuous form for successively making a plurality of sealed letters, postcards or like confidential sheets bearing concealable information, the body of the form bearing the information on one side thereof and comprising means for preventing the information from being seen through the other side thereof.

Abstract: A flat type luminous member that illuminates characters or pictures drawn on a greeting card, a card attached to a bouquet, a display or the like from the back side thereof. The luminous member includes a flexible light-transmitting container having at least a glass ampule within the container. The glass ampule and the container are each filled with respective solutions for causing chemical luminescence when the respective solutions are mixed. The container is flat-shaped and has a luminous portion where luminous light emits. The luminous portion has pictures or characters thereon.

Abstract: An automated system for mail preparation and record keeping includes a data processor having a memory for storing program instructions and data including postage fees for different types of mailing, and a printer connected to a supply of continuous mailing forms which are separable along transverse tear lines and which conform to postal requirements for at least one type of tracked mailing. The processor is programmed to receive and store a list of names and addresses to whcih items are to be mailed, to compute the postage fees, and to print the names and addresses successively in designated addressee areas on successive forms in the form supply. The processor also keeps a record for each prepared form of the addressee, an article number provided on the form, and the postage fee.

Abstract: Postcards and reply postcards for confidential purposes of a structure in combination comprising an S- or Z-folding, continuous postcard form having on at least one major side a first region to bear an address and second regions to bear confidential information, one of said second regions being folded back onto the back side of said first region along a line and the other of said second regions being folded back onto said one region along a line on the middle portion of and between said second regions and a Z-folding continuous postcard form is designed for mailing information and a third region being folded back onto said one region along a folding line is designed for a reply, and such postcard form is prepared in a continual form so as to be printed both addresses of the addressees and items of his confidential information at the same time by a printer connected to a computer thereby to ensure the right entry of information and a third region, if any, being printed the addresses and names of addressors and

Abstract: A combination postcard/container insulator with a substantially rectilinear sheet of flexible insulating material to wrap around the container and fasteners to maintain the sheet wrapped around the container yet are mailable.

Abstract: A self-contained insert mailer includes at least two similarly sized and interconnected individual plies which are arranged in overlying relationship to form an outgoing mailer containing an outgoing envelope, one or more insert plies and, in some instances, a reply means. The mailer is folded along one or more outgoing envelope fold lines so that the front ply adhesively engages the back ply to define an outgoing envelope containing the insert plies therebetween. Where the mailer is folded along the outgoing envelope fold lines, the outgoing envelope has a height to length ratio which is between 1:1.3 and 1:2.5.

Abstract: A combination greeting card and seed germination container which is suitable for mailing and contains a suitable greeting but when one side is removed the remaining portion can be utilized as a seed bed by moistening the growing medium contained in the container and placing seeds also contained in the container therein, which within a normal period of time will sprout and produce flowers.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a puzzle post card comprising providing a first backing, adhering a picture to one surface of said backing, adhering said first backing to a second backing containing an address means whereby only the perimeter of said first backing is adhered to said second backing, cutting said first backing in the non-adhered to portion to form a puzzle, adhering a plastic cover over said puzzle to hold said puzzle in place during mailing.

Abstract: A combined envelope and greeting card is provided which consists of a greeting card configuration, a mechanism for sealing the greeting card configuration, so that it can be transformed into an envelope configuration to be properly addressed by an addresser and then mailed to an addressee and a mechanism for breaking the sealing mechanism, so that the envelope configuration can be transformed back into the greeting card configuration by the addressee.

Abstract: A combination greeting card and gift pouch is constructed from a single rectangular blank (10) having three panel zones (12, 14, 16) arranged side-by-side and separated by fold lines (18, 20). The first panel zone (12) at one end of blank (10) has a central portion partially enclosed by a set of perforations (22) which on separation enables folding out of the central portion. Third, panel zone (16) at the opposite end of the blank folds onto panel zone (14) and has side flaps (36, 38) that are secured to panel zone (14) forming a gift pouch (40) with access along fold line (18). The first panel zone (12) is folded about fold line (18) onto the gift pouch and for sealing is secured thereto by adhesive on panel edge margin (34).

Abstract: A postcard-type package comprising a relatively stiff substantially flat sheeet having one or more foldlines that form sections, one section having a slotted opening. A rigid cradle is inserted into the slotted opening and secured to a section by a retaining flange. The rigid cradle has a shape that will contain a sample container. The container containing a flowable substance is inserted into the cradle and the sections are folded along the foldlines as to encapture the container between the cradle and a section.

Abstract: A remailable postcard includes a front side and a back side. The front side would be used in the initial mailing to indicate the original addressee and contain the necessary postage. The back side would have the portion indicating the address of the return addressee. In addition, return postage would be provided on the back side. The return addressee portion would be at least partially covered by a removable label. The card might also contain a tear off strip along the edge having the original postage. When the original addressee wishes to return the card the label would be removed to expose the return addressee information and the tear off strip would be detached to remove the original postage. The back side of the card would then contain the necessary postal information to permit the card to be remailed.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a Christmas tree ornament in the form of a folder of heavy paper, cardboard, or other sheet material, provided with slots adapted for receiving a photograph, a window opposite the location of the photograph, a locking tab and corresponding slot for locking the folder in its closed configuration, and a pair of openings aligned when the folder is in its closed configuration which are located for receiving one end of a conventional Christmas tree ornament hanger.

Abstract: In a card game, the folding box and/or individual or every playing card thereof are provided with a printed form corresponding to the address part of a postcard or parcel. Thereby, the card game or the individual playing cards thereof are made directly accessible to mailing by post and sent as a vehicle for sending greetings, advertising media, a gift and the like.

Abstract: An advertising insert piece is designed for presenting a detachable postcard forming part of a second sheet connected to a first sheet. The second sheet is of reduced size relative to the first sheet to which it is connected. The second sheet includes a single line of weakness dividing the second sheet into a detachable postcard portion and a non-detachable portion adhered to said first sheet. Indicia are printed on at least a portion of each side of the first and second sheets, the first and second sheets being preferably adhesively joined at opposing non-indicia bearing surfaces.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for merging promotional information, based on multiple requests and relating to different promotions, into a single stream for the printing and mailing of coupons, checks or other promotional items. The requests relating to a particular promotion are matched with an associated promotion control record, with one or more promotions similarly associated with an account control record in the case of preparing checks. Prior to printing, individual data entries for various promotions are combined, and sorted in a sequence predetermined for qualification for various postal rate classifications, thus to minimize the cumulative cost of mailing the entries. Pertinent information associated with each entry is printed on sheets of card stock, each sheet separable into four individual segments to provide four checks or coupons.

Abstract: The invention concerns a two-way communication medium in the form of double post card or the like which enables easy communication of information in secret during both forward mailing and reply mailing, and which can be opened with little or no trouble for reading of the information.Sheet portions of the two way communication medium body are folded one over another with the information written surface or surfaces placed inside. A releasably adherent insertion sheet is interposed between the superposed sheets. The insertion sheet provides good adhesion contact between its surfaces and individual sheet portion surfaces.

Abstract: Combination mailer comprising postcard-weight stock having therein at least two areas, a first right hand area for an address and postage and a left hand area which includes a partially perfed (die cut) index card which may be removed from the combination mailer. The index cards may be standard small size or a larger size depending on the size of the mailable card used. The index card may be oriented horizontally or vertically. A vertical boundary between the left and right side areas is defined by a scoring, perf line, printed line or dashes in order to assist in removing the index cards from the mailer. Only partial perforations are used to define the index card margins to prevent the mailer from being folded, mutilated, lost or delayed in the mailing. Microperfs are preferred. Preferably, the index card is oriented vertically with only the T-shaped notches along the bottom margin being perfed out, leaving the bottom margin or top margin to be cut with scissors.

Abstract: A process for preparing a confidential postcard contains dehydrating a starting paper material containing 25 to 45% by weight of fibers of a thermoplastic resin and 55 to 75% by weight of fibers of a natural plant to thereby form a paper layer, heating, during or after drying, the paper layer at a temperature not lower than a softening point of the thermoplastic resin fibers to thereby obtain a paper sheet in which the fibers of the thermoplastic resin retain fiber shape and are entangled with the fibers of the natural plant, inscribing a statement to be kept confidential on the paper sheet, superposing the paper sheet to conceal the statement and attaching provisionally the superposed paper sheet by heating under pressure at a temperature not lower than a softening point of the thermoplastic resin fibers to obtain the confidential postcard. The confidential postcard is capable of being peeled off with the statement on the paper sheet being left intact.

Abstract: An envelope form for a computer storage member such as a floppy disk having a number of named computer files recorded thereon is disclosed. It comprises a sheet form configured and dimensioned to be fed into a printer. A directory printing surface portion substantially coincides with the area where a computer normally drives a printer to print a directory listing of the names of the files. Marks are positioned on the sheet form and are configured and dimensioned to define an envelope blank having a front panel and a rear panel. The panels substantially coincide with the directory printing surface portion. An envelope closing extension is associated with and is substantially adjacent to one of the panels. The envelope closing extension is positioned, configured, and dimensioned to be folded over to close an open side of an envelope body formed by the folding of the front panel over the rear panel.

Abstract: A postal card or mailer construction comprising a cover sheet adhered to a base sheet is provided which is simple to manufacture and print by automated systems and which is capable of providing hidden confidential information to an addressee. Upon receipt, the addressee can readily peel back the cover sheet and read the confidential information. Through the use of a releasable adhesive, once delaminated, all surfaces of the postal card construction have nontacky surfaces, permitting easy handling and storage by the recipient. The construction includes a base sheet, a cover sheet overlying the base sheet, and a releasable adhesive securing a first surface of the cover sheet to a first surface of the base sheet such that the cover sheet and base sheet are readily separable. The releasable adhesive contains therein a first color former composition which, when exposed to a second color developer composition, forms a distinctive color.

Abstract: A compact information brochure for use by a traveller having a cover and at least one page. The cover sheet is folded to define front and rear cover portions. The rear cover portion and has a face with defined regions for receiving address information along with postage, message information, and photographic images. The page is attached internally to the cover sheet and contains map indicia and corresponding map information along with other defined regions for receiving user provided information.

Abstract: A sealed card comprises a card substrate and a cover sheet disposed over the surface of the card substrate for sealing the substrate, wherein a transparent resin film having a thin transferable membrane with a hiding power releasably deposited thereon is put between the card substrate and the cover sheet by a transparent pressure sensitive adhesive layer and another pressure sensitive adhesive layer, respectively. The card surface is usually covered and concealed by the cover sheet and the thin transferable membrane and can be read through the transparent resin film by easily peeling the cover sheet together with the thin transferable member from the surface of the resin film. The sealed card can be manufactured easily.

Abstract: A mailing card is formed of card stock conforming to the dimensional and weight requirements applicable to postal service post cards. A figure is printed on the face of the card stock and a perforated outline on the card stock circumscribes a portion of the figure. An indicia of placement of a postage stamp appears on the opposite surface of the card stock. Preferably, at least one discontinuous straight line of weakness is defined in the card stock. The line of weakness intersects the perforated outline. A gap is defined within the discontinuous line of thickness within the figure. The card stock is foldable along the line of weakness such that the portion of the figure within the perforated outline does not fold, and the remaining portion of the card does fold back to form a stand for supporting the figure in an upright disposition.

Abstract: A personalized greeting card system includes a foldable sheet member defining first and second panels and a plurality of interchangeable sleeve elements for removably fitting over and around the second panel. Each of the sleeve elements is provided with a separate printed message or greeting. The first panel defines opposed front and rear surfaces, and the front surface has a printed message or greeting thereon which preferably includes a person's name. The rear surface has a plural-lined printed message or greeting thereon which uses the letters of the person's name as the first letter of each line of the plural-lined message.

Abstract: A foldable greeting card is disclosed which is constructed with a plurality of panels connected by fold lines. Illustrations and corresponding descriptions are provided on faces of the series of panels and coordinated such that an illustration and corresponding description are always positioned adjacent one another as the series of panels is folded and unfolded at the fold lines. A removable sealing sticker is adhered in a storage position on a flat surface of one of the panels. The sealable sticker is removable from the storage space and usable to be folded over adjacent edges of the panels to hold them together in a sealed ready to be mailed condition. The surface of the panels and the adhesive surface of the sealing sticker permit removal of the sticker from its storage position, securing of the sticker to hold the package for mailing, and subsequent removal of the sticker from the greeting card package by a recipient, all without tearing or otherwise defacing the surface of the greeting card panels.

Abstract: A bulk mail card is separable into two portions along a perforation line. One of the portions is configured as an index card having necked apertures for storage in a rail type card file. The index card carries stored reference information relating to an advertiser. The remaining portion serves as a direct response medium such as a return mail card, discount coupon or redemption coupon.

Abstract: A postcard is entirely covered on one side with adhesive and overlaid with a protective sheet. A weakened line divides the protective sheet into a central portion and a perimetric border portion. In a first application of the invention, the central portion of the protective sheet is removed to expose a space for receiving a photograph of conventional size and the perimetric border portion is left in place to serve as a frame protecting the edges of the photograph. In a second application, both the central portion and the perimetric border portion are removed to expose the entire adhesive-coated surface of the postcard, thus making room for a larger sized photograph.

Abstract: A greeting, display, or the like card is disclosed having a cutout in a front panel, the front panel being hingedly connected along a fold line to a rear panel. The cutout is filled with a transparent container capable of holding ornamental objects, usually thematically associated with an ornament displayed on the inner surface of the rear panel of the card. For instance, the ornament on the second panel may contain a picture of a tree with small hearts while the container itself may contain a few three-dimensional heart-like objects as if they were the fruits of the tree. The invention provides a further enhancement of attractiveness of greeting cards by securing a transparent container which may include an additional ornamental subject.

Abstract: A photograph mailing and display unit and an associated method of constructing the same utilizes a relatively rigid panel or card material having a central portion and a marginal portion which are foldably movable relative to one another to a condition at which the panel provides an easel. A coating of adhesive overlies a substantial portion of the marginal portion of the panel, and a border panel overlies and is in contact with the adhesive coating. The border panel defines a central cutout within which a photograph can be positioned and provides a mat for the photograph.

Abstract: A card calendar is disclosed which has a paper blank cut and folded to present a card panel adjacent along a score line to a seal panel which is adjacent along a fold line to an envelope pocket formed of an envelope back attached by glue flaps to an envelope front, and a calendar panel adjacent to the envelope front along a score line with an alternative calendar panel adjacent to the calendar panel along a fold line. A two-flap illustrated greeting card is removably affixed to the card panel above a calendar printed on or attached to the calendar panel. When the calendar has expired, the greeting card may be placed within the envelope pocket, the card flap and calendar panels detached along the score lines, the seal panel adhesively fixed to the envelope front, and the card and envelope then mailed.

Abstract: A postcard-type mailing piece with removable messages constructed of a paper sheet of 40 to 60 lb. paper stock and message labels of 100 lb. paper stock using a silicone release coating adhesive to releasably bond the message labels to the paper sheet. The mailing piece is capable of receiving a multi-color printing without smudging or bleeding.

Abstract: An envelope wrapper assembly has a wrapper with a pocket formed by a narrow width pocket panel and a large width central panel, the pocket having adhesive strips at the lateral edges thereof and holding inserts which are readily visible when the flap is opened and the flap inner surface containing printed material data.

Abstract: A novelty greeting card is provided wherein an item of wearing apparel is attached in combination with a stiffener element and the combination is folded so as to take on the appearance of a conventional greeting card. The item of wearing apparel is removable from the stiffener element so that it can be worn by one receiving the novelty greeting card.

Abstract: A greeting card is an article of manufacture comprising a piece of card stock having a message imprinted thereon. The message is uniquely appropriate for being sent or given by one person (or a plurality of persons) to another person who is related to the sender(s) in a professional or business way. The message may be split into a plurality of parts, so that the recipient does not see the entirety of the message at once. The message may be a play on words.

Abstract: A simplified business form including a return postcard overcomes the problems of ease of use by recipient in a construction including first and second superimposed plies 10, 12 of which at least one 10 is of card stock like that employed in postcards. Glue or folds 16, 18, 24, 26; 72 join the peripheries of the plies 10, 12 to hold the same in substantial abutment with each other and a closed line of weakening 42 is located in one ply 10 and defines the periphery of return postcard 52. A franking designation or stamp receiving area 68 is located on the one ply 10 on the side thereof facing the other ply 12 within the closed line of weakening 42.

Abstract: Envelopes, particularly an envelope for mailing magnetic cards. The envelope includes a lower sheet of paper having an opening through which the magnetic card is exposed, a transparent film adhering to the rear surface of the lower sheet so as to cover the opening, and an upper sheet of paper mounted upon the lower sheet to cover the opening such that a magnetic card enclosure is defined by the upper sheet and lower sheet to receive and hold the magnetic card within the opening and such that the presence of the card within the envelope may be confirmed through the transparent sheet.

Abstract: An aromatic decorative figure or other object formed of foam plastic material having dispersed throughout its cellular structure a relatively large amount of a volatile liquid fragrance. When the figure is exposed to the atmosphere, it continuously exudes the fragrance for a prolonged period, in the course of which the figure proceeds to shrink as a result of liquid loss, thereby indicating the approaching exhaustion of the fragrance. In one embodiment, the figure is created in situ by injecting a charge of a foam-forming mixture having the liquid fragrance dispersed therein into the cavity of a blister pack whose transparent blister is configured to assume the contours of the desired figure. The injected mixture expands within the cavity to form a figure which conforms to the contours of the blister and is cured therein. The resultant foam-plastic figure is effectively sealed within the pack to prevent the escape of fragrance, the pack also serving to display and protect the figure.

Abstract: A post card for sending confidential information comprises a stiff rectangular card body measuring no less than 3.5 inches by 5 inches, no greater than 4.5 inches by 6 inches (in certain cases no greater than 6 inches by 10 inches), and has a face on which postage and at least a recipient's (addresses) address are to appear. A sender's return address may also appear on the face of the card body. A predetermined area of the face may be covered with an opaque address label, bearing either the addressee's or the sender's address, and having an exposed surface and a reverse surface securable (at least around its entire periphery) to the card body to conceal the indicia which conveys the confidential information at the label/card face interface. The label is secured to the card body in such manner than tampering with said label will be detactable by the recipient.

Abstract: A reusable greeting card formed of a single-folded sheet having the greeting message provided on the upper portion of the card. The sheet is vertically folded and has at least one removable first sender's signature section extending across the bottom of the card and attached to the card by a frangible section. A second signature section is provided above the frangible area, thus allowing the card to be reused upon removal of the first signature section. Different size envelopes are provided with the card one of which is sized to receive the card only after removal of the first signature portion.