Expandable Envelope Patents (Class 229/928)
  • Patent number: 4008852
    Abstract: A mailing card comprises first and second card sections which are foldable together. The first card section contains an adhesive surface for carrying an object such as a photograph. A removable backing sheet overlies the adhesive surface. The second card section has an opening situated for general alignment with the adhesive surface when the first and second card sections are in a folded condition. A transparent cover extends across the opening. A sealing strip extends along the second card section and is foldable into engagement with the first card section to secure the sections in a folded condition. The first and second card sections are attached along a perforation which provides for optional use of the invention wherein both card sections can be folded together to contain, for mailing, an exposed picture and concealed message, or the first card section can be detached from the second card section and mailed individually as a postcard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1977
    Inventor: Elmer O. Davis
  • Patent number: 4007868
    Abstract: A container for greeting card and the like, wherein the card can be taken out from the container when the lid blank of the container is opened and enclosed when the lid blank is closed. The container may have a pattern or a design on both surfaces of the container body and the lid blank, which pattern is variable when the container is opened. Both the container body and the lid blank consist of several paperboard walls forming in combination a whole container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1977
    Assignee: Taiyo Package Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Yukio Kusunoki
  • Patent number: 3986283
    Abstract: A novelty post card, injection molded of synthetic plastic material for substantial rigidity, wherein the artistic descriptive or humorous material is embossed on the face of the card and wherein the back of the card, in addition to the usual spaces for the addressee and a message, includes pressure-sensitive means for display mounting of the card against a mirror, wall or other smooth surface for display as a decorative plaque or picture by the recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1976
    Inventor: Pedro R. Pelaez