Abstract: A parcel waybill is provided, having a clear plastic cover sheet and a document package. The inside face of the cover sheet is coated with an adhesive and the uppermost sheet of the document package and at least one insert sheet of the document package are comprised of carbonless copy paper adapted to provide a visible image thereon. The cover sheet is adapted to form, in conjunction with a surface of a parcel, an envelope pocket removably holding the document package.

Abstract: A multi-ply form with labels and multiple form parts is provided, including first and second webs secured one to the other with repositionable adhesive. A plurality of different types of labels are permanently secured to the second web. At least one label of the second web registers with a die-cut portion in the second web and both the one label and die-cut portion register with a die-cut section of the first web. When the webs are separated, the die-cut section is adhered to the second web, enabling removal of the one label therefrom in a manner to provide securment to a surface using either repositionable adhesive or permanent adhesive. Additional holding power may be provided when using the repositionable adhesive by providing a further die-cut segment within the die-cut section of the first web whereby the area of application of the adhesive may be large or small, depending upon whether the die-cut section is removed or not. The first web also includes a second section forming a first form part.

Abstract: An envelope comprising a sheet of paper or the like which is folded along one foldine and then folded along a second foldline perpendicular to the first line to provide an envelope with an address viewable through a window but wherein an insert in the envelope cannot move to and obscure the view of the address through the window. One embodiment includes a return envelope made up of a portion of the aforesaid sheet and a second sheet which overlies said portion of the first sheet. Another embodiment provides a mailer without a viewing window and which is formed from a single ply foldable about orthogonally related foldlines and heat sealable along its edges to form a four-ply mailer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable register box.The box comprises a bottom (1) and a cover (4) having a recess (5) through which it is possible to write on a paper sheet supported by a rigid plate 8, a compartment (14) being provided on this plate for a reserve of blank paper. In the bottom 1 there is provided a cutout (7), via which it is possible to introduce a paper sheet into a filing compartment (15) separated or not from the blank-paper compartment. The user can thus store the duplicates made when using a duplicating paper. The box can be of cardboard. It can form a means of permanent filing.

Abstract: A carbonless copying system which enables the formation of images that are capable of being detected by an optical character recognition (OCR) device. A phenolic resin or reactive clay image-forming component is applied as a CF coating on a recording substrate. A first complementary image-forming component which is a microencapsulated dye precursor that is capable of forming a colored image when contacting the CF coating is applied as a CB coating to a transfer substrate. A second complementary image-forming component, which is a microencapsulated dye precursor capable of forming a colored image when contacting the CF coating that is detectable by an OCR device, is applied as a CB coating to selected portions of the transfer substrate.

Abstract: The feeding of documents through optical equipment (such as OCR scanners, microfilming equipment, etc.) is facilitated by providing pocketed document carriers. Each document carrier has a transparent plastic film first part and a white paper second part, with adhesive along some of the edges between the parts defining a pocket, with at least one of the edges open to allow the insertion of one or more documents into the pockets. The carriers, containing the documents, are intermixed in a desired sequence with documents that are full size (e.g., having a size substantially the same as the document carriers) for automatic or hand feeding through the optical equipment. A number of different pocket configurations may be provided, including a duplex construction.

Abstract: A business forms mailer construction comprising an upper panel, at least one intermediate panel, and a lower panel; the upper panel is adhesively secured to the at least one intermediate panel, and the at least one intermediate panel is adhesively secured to the lower panel by glue lines, one of which extends along one side of the intermediate and lower panels. Also provided are a pair of slitter guide marks applied to one of the upper and lower panels, on either side of the glue line, so that by alignment of a slitting mechanism with the inner of the pair of guide marks, the mailer may be opened along one side for the insertion of one or more additional sheets. Alignment with the outer of the guide marks results in removal of a marginal portion of the mailer, but with the latter remaining sealed.

Abstract: A business form suitable for use as a packing list or invoice attached to the package, and having the portion which serves as a shipping label to which variable address information may be applied, is produced in a simple and effective manner. Label stock and a bond paper portion are glued together at an overlapping section. Tractor holes may be provided in the free edges of the label and bond portions to facilitate driving through a printer. An adhesive strip on a first face of the label stock and another adhesive strip on a second, opposite face of the bond portion, holds the sections of the form together when it is Z-folded (accordion folded). The release liner on the label stock is removed to apply the form onto a package. The first face of the form may be printed utilizing a non-impact printer, with variable information. The second face of the form may be printed with non-variable information at a manufacturing location.

Abstract: A luggage tag attachable to the handle of a piece is of the type comprising a face stock and a release liner with a longitudinal fold line scored into the tag and extending from one end of the tag to terminate at a point between the first and second ends of the tag, the tag being foldable about the fold line. A detachable ticket or receipt is integrally formed in the center of the tag extending from the root of the fold line to the second end of the tag, and tongues are formed in the tag on each side of the detachable ticket. Reinforcing tear-resistant strips, such as Mylar.RTM. tape strips, are provided on the back of the face stock extending at least the lengths of the tongues, and preferably the entire length of the face stock. The back of the face stock has adhesive over the entire area thereof, but a pattern of varnish desensitizer is provided along a portion of each of the tongues, so that adhesive is not transferred to a luggage handle when it is disposed between the tongues.

Abstract: A carbonless copy system which enables the formation of a plurality of different colored images on a substrate. A phenolic resin or reactive clay image-forming component is applied as a CF coating on a recording substrate. One or more coatings of encapsulated dye precursors (complementary image-forming components) are applied to selected portions of the CF coating on the recording substrate and one or more coatings of encapsulated dye precursors are applied to selected portions of a transfer substrate. The dye precursor coatings are capable of forming different colored reaction products when coming into contact and reacting with the phenolic resin or reactive clay. Upon applying pressure to the transfer substrate, the dye precursor capsules are ruptured, releasing the dye precursor which contacts and reacts with the phenolic resin or reactive clay to form the colored reaction products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-part form comprising a form set with a first form part having prerecorded information thereon and overlying a second form part. Variable information recorded on the first form part is transferred to the second form part, preferably by carbonless transfer using infrared adsorptive dyes, such that the variable information appearing on the second form part is readable by current standard facsimile machines. The second form part is preferably blank, although a minimal quantity of prerecorded information may be provided on the second form part. The second form part is then used as the transmission copy for a facsimile machine whereby reduced time and costs of transmission is effected. The received copy of the facsimile transmission may be provided with an overlay whereby a reproduction of the first form part, including both variable and prerecorded information, may be provided.

Abstract: Business form assemblies are provided in continuous form, separated by transverse lines of perforations, each of said assemblies including a three-part form. In one embodiment, the intermediate and lowermost form parts include repositionable labels carried by carrier plies, and carbon transfer sheets are interleaved between the upper form part and the intermediate label, and between the intermediate carrier play and the lower label. In another embodiment, the carbon transfer sheets are eliminated and replaced by a carbonless transfer system including adjacent coatings of microcarbon capsules and carbonless resin coatings. In still another embodiment, three self stick, repositionable labels are provided wherein the upper and intermediate labels are carried by tissue plies and the lower label is carried by a conventional paper ply.

Abstract: Methods for preventing or reducing the likelihood of successful alteration of information printed on a document, wherein a detectable substance is released from ruptured microcapsules onto the document in image areas. The substance penetrates through the document to form a confirming image on the reverse surface. Another detectable substance of lesser penetrating ability simultaneously may be released onto the document in the image areas. Spreading of the first substance outside the boundaries of the image area created by the second substance may produce a halo effect around the image area. Documents as treated by the methods are disclosed, as well as articles comprising a document to be treated in contact with a sheet coated with the detectable substance. The first substance is microencapsulated, the second substance may or may not be microencapsulated.

Abstract: A label construction and method are provided wherein a label ply and associated adhesive layer are releasably secured to a multi-ply substrate comprising an upper layer with a top surface provided with a release liner and a bottom surface provided with a temporary adhesive. The lower substrate layer has a plain paper top surface and an adhesive bottom surface. The multiple substrate and label ply are releasably mounted to a temporary carrier web or, in later stages of use, to a business form or the like. The user may remove the label and upper substrate ply from the lower substrate ply and carrier web (or form) for later use, with the upper substrate layer providing protection for the adhesive layer on the label ply. When ready for use, the label and upper substrate ply may be separated with the aid of a slit provided in the label adjacent one of its marginal edges.

Abstract: An envelope comprising a sheet of paper or the like which is folded along one foldline and then folded along a second foldline perpendicular to the first line to provide an envelope with an address viewable through a window but wherein an insert in the envelope cannot move to and obscure the view of the address through the window. One embodiment includes a return envelope made up of a portion of the aforesaid sheet and a second sheet which overlies said portion of the first sheet. Another embodiment provides a mailer without a viewing window and which is formed from a single ply foldable about orthogonally related foldlines and heat sealable along its edges to form a four-ply mailer.

Abstract: A business forms assembly and method of forming is provided wherein a continuous web defines a plurality of successive form sets and wherein the web is divided longitudinally by a slit indicator line to define adjacent form parts for each set. Carbonless transfer technology is employed, such that a back side or undersurface of one form part (the upper part) is coated with carbonless microcapsules, while a front side or upper surface of the adjacent form part (the lower part) is coated with a co-reactant resin coating. The arrangement permits variable information to be printed on the adjacent form parts as the web passes through a non-impact printer. Thereafter, the web is longitudinally slit, separating the adjacent form parts which are thereafter interstacked so that the coating on the undersurface of the upper form part lies in full surface engagement with the coating on the upper surface of the lower form part. The respective form parts may then be adhesively secured.

Abstract: Disclosed is a set of communications documents, each of which includes an integrated envelope and return coupon with intelligently imaged variable and non-variable information. Alpha/numeric characters are provided on the document and scannable by character recognition machines. The envelopes may be plow- or buckle-folded and each has an attached coupon and flap whereby the coupon can be removed from the envelope, inserted into the envelope and the flap sealed to the envelope. Each document is arranged in a set or collection of documents in serial order and packaged such that orderly use of the documents can be effected, with each document so used being unique unto itself.

Abstract: A continuous business form assembly comprises a continuous web incorporating a plurality of business forms, the business forms each having a window flap portion and a non-window, remainder portion, the form having an exterior surface and an opposite, interior surface. The window flap portion has a first face defined on the web exterior surface and a second face defined on the web interior surface, the window first face and second face thereby being defined on the opposite exterior and interior surfaces of the form. The window flap portion is partially cut from the form to thereby form a window at least partially defined by one edge providing a fold line about which the window flap portion is foldable to a printing position in which the window flap first face is exposed with the interior surface of the form, for simultaneous, printing of the window flap first face and the interior surface of the form.

Abstract: A multi-ply form with labels is provided, including first and second webs secured one to the other with repositionable adhesive. A plurality of different types of labels are permanently secured to the second web. At least one label of the second web registers with a die-cut portion in the second web and both the one label and die-cut portion register with a die-cut section of the first web. When the webs are separated, the die-cut section is adhered to the second web, enabling removal of the one label therefrom in a manner to provide securement to a surface using either repositionable adhesive or permanent adhesive. Additional holding power may be provided when using the repositionable adhesive by providing a further die-cut segment within the die-cut section of the first web whereby the area of application of the adhesive may be large or small, depending upon whether the die-cut section is removed or not.

Abstract: A continuous, filled envelope assembly includes continuous, envelope forming webs and laterally abbreviated insert webs. The insert webs are capable of accurate feeding with the envelope webs, and also adapted to be processed independently, and include a row of spaced feed holes of one web superimposed on a non-marginal row of spaced feed holes of an adjacent web.