Abstract: A life vest pouch is closed by overlapping panels. A male panel is attached to an upper face portion and includes three inserted flaps and a female panel is attached to a lower face portion and includes four cuts. Two center cuts are vertical and receive opposite ends of a center flap and two outer cuts receive outer flaps. The opposite ends of the center flap are generally triangular and overlap the outer flaps. The panels are made from polycarbonate or the like. The pouch is opened by pulling a strap attached to the lower face portion. A tamper proof seal is attached to both upper and lower face portions and is torn if the pouch is opened.

Abstract: A reversible paperboard container having a bottom panel, a front panel adjacent to and in foldable relationship with the bottom panel. A back panel is adjacent to and in foldable relationship with the bottom panel. A left side panel is adjacent to and in foldable relationship with the bottom panel, a right side panel is adjacent to and in foldable relationship with the bottom panel. A first top panel is adjacent to and in foldable relationship with the back panel, and a second top panel is adjacent to and in foldable relationship with the front panel. The first top panel includes a first adhesive strip to sealingly close the paperboard container into a closed configuration. A first tear-away strip is included on the first top panel to open the paperboard container from the closed configuration, and a second adhesive strip to sealingly close the paperboard container into a reversed, closed configuration.

Abstract: A hybrid envelope in which an invoice can be inserted and removed. The hybrid envelope being reconfigurable into a reply envelope for receiving a remittance. The reply envelope appears like an ordinary envelope except for the lack of triangular sections usually found on most standard envelopes. Addresses are preprinted on the sides of the hybrid envelope.

Abstract: A reusable mailing envelope includes a plurality of panels which, in combination, define a pocket for receipt of internal content material. One of the panels includes a window adapted to receive printed information to facilitate routing of the mailing envelope during the initial mail delivery. The reusable envelope also includes a means for preventing the readability of the printed information on the window during a subsequent mail delivery such that the routing instructions associated with the initial mail delivery are not interpreted and executed by the automated scanning equipment during the subsequent mail delivery.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a reusable mailer capable of preventing the undesirable positioning during re-mailing thereof of at least one postal marking that may be made to the mailer during processing of the initial mailing thereof includes a removable initial seal flap disposed near the bottom of the mailer during the initial mailing thereof.

Abstract: A customizable envelope formed from interchangeable components allows the user to create various color and texture arrangements. The envelope is formed using two separate pieces of paper or other similar sheet material, each of which includes two foldable end flaps and a central portion. Both sheets are generally rectangular in shape and, when assembled to form the finished envelope, are preferably oriented so that their elongate axes are at a 90° angle to each other. In one form, the central portion of one sheet has a pair of elongated slits preferably formed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sheet and located near the top and bottom edges, respectively. The second sheet is sized so that it will be received in these slits. After assembly, the portion of the first, slitted sheet, exterior to the slits appears to frame the central portion of the second sheet, providing a framed opening on either the inner or outer surface of the completed envelope.

Abstract: The subject invention, like prior two-way envelopes, relates to a remailable envelope formed from a blank which is symmetrical about its center line. The blank consists of three panels that are connected along fold lines: the front panel of the envelope, the back panel of the envelope and a third panel which is the resealing return flap. The front panel has a top flap and a pair of opposed side flaps that are used to construct the envelope. In addition, the front panel contains a viewing window for the original addressee and a return window for the return addressee. The resealing return flap is connected to the back panel by a fold line extending along the top edges of the back panel and resealing return flap and, for the initial mailing, is also attached to the back panel with weak adhesive spots that permit easy detachment for the return mailing. The resealing return flap contains a strategically placed window that is covered by the top sealing flap of the envelope during the initial mailing.

Abstract: A return envelope for a ballot on which the voter's address is printed has a folding flap configured so as to eliminate the possibility that the return envelope with an enclosed ballot will be returned to the voter's address and assures that it will be returned to the organization of service providing or conducting the election. The envelope flap also is folded so as to provide verification information from the voter while maintaining the contents of the envelope secret.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging system and apparatus for transporting digital media, such as DVDs or compact discs. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the packaging system includes an inner pocket made of high-density polyethylene fiber material for retaining digital media such as DVDs or compact discs, a protective jacket made of reinforced material such as cardboard into which the inner pocket may be inserted, a light-weight envelope with an opening into which the protective jacket and the inner pocket containing the digital media may be inserted, where the envelope has a detachable lid for sealing the envelope.

Abstract: A mailing and response envelope for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back is disclosed. The envelope comprises a base panel, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The sender address panel is affixed to the base panel by an adhesive region. The sender address panel and adhesive region define a pocket sized to accept an item. The adhesive region extends laterally on the base panel in an amount selected to ensure that a postal cancellation is not applied to an area overlying the item. The recipient address panel is joined to the base panel by a detachable joint. In this configuration, a fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and from the recipient back to the sender without damage to the item.

Abstract: A mailing and response envelope for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back is disclosed. The envelope comprises a base panel, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The sender address panel is affixed to the base panel by an adhesive region. The sender address panel and adhesive region define a pocket sized to accept an item. The adhesive region extends laterally on the base panel in an amount selected to ensure that a postal cancellation is not applied to an area overlying the item. The recipient address panel is joined to the base panel by a detachable joint. In this configuration, a fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and from the recipient back to the sender without damage to the item.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a two way mailer. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a single sheet two-way mailer which can be folded in one way and held together with adhesive to form an outgoing mailer and then opened and folded in a second way and held together with adhesive to form a return mailer.

Abstract: An envelope having a base panel, folded side panels and folded end panels forms a pouch. A selected item is received in the pouch. The folded end panels have uncoverable adhesive strips and entry indicators such that the end panels may be attached to the envelope and severed from the envelope in a predetermined sequence. Security tape is disposed over the severed entry indicator and the severed end panel to secure access to the selected item and to permanently affix the entry indicator to the envelope. A method of using the envelope is disclosed.

Abstract: A business form, particularly a mailer type business form, is constructed from a sheet of paper. The paper has first and second areas, the first area having security indicia positively imaged in non-fluorescent white ink. The second area, which is preferably immediately adjacent the first area, is substantially covered by non-fluorescent white ink, with security indicia reverse imaged on it. Some security indicia may extend from the first area to the second area, being positively imaged white ink in the first area, and reverse imaged indicia surrounded by white ink in the second area. The mailer may be formed into panels by lines of weakness, and may have areas with security pantographs thereon, or areas with security printing over a portion thereof and portions distinct from the security printing receiving outgoing address indicia and postage indicia, and possibly return address indicia.

Abstract: A reusable envelope has a front address panel and a rear panel joined along three edges to form a pocket with an open top. A first extended sealing flap joined to the top edge of the address panel is provided with a tear strip formed by a line of perforations extending across the top edge of the envelope and through the flap. A second sealing flap is provided which is foldably connected to the top edge of the rear panel and is initially either folded and retained inside the envelope pocket or against the exterior of the rear panel for the first mailing, and is folded over and onto the first panel for the second use. The second flap has an adhesive area securing means for sealing the envelope when the flap is positioned on the address panel for a further mailing. The address panel is provided with an area for postage indicia and, is optionally provided with a first return address area adjacent the top edge of the address panel.

Abstract: A reusable envelope has a front address panel and a rear panel joined along three edges to form a pocket with an open top. A first extended sealing flap joined to the top edge of the address panel is provided with a tear strip formed by a line of perforations extending across the top edge of the envelope and through the flap. A second sealing flap is provided which is foldably connected to the top edge of the rear panel and is initially either folded and retained inside the envelope pocket or against the exterior of the rear panel for the first mailing, and is folded over and onto the first panel for the second use. The second flap has an adhesive area securing means for sealing the envelope when the flap is positioned on the address panel for a further mailing. The address panel is provided with an area is for postage indicia and, is optionally provided with a first return address area adjacent the top edge of the address panel.

Abstract: A shipping envelope having an outer surface, an inner surface, a closure flap with first and second adhesive strips and on opposite surfaces of the flap, and a perforation between the adhesive strips. The first adhesive strip is nearest the outer edge of the flap, and is used to close and seal the envelope for the first time. The recipient opens the envelope along the perforation. If return shipping is desired, the recipient turns the envelope inside out, exposing a second shipping label. The second adhesive strip is now in position to close and seal the flap for a second shipment, such as a return shipment for refund or exchange.

Abstract: A Z-folded mailer type business form is constructed so as to provide a maximum reply envelope area, and to allow the reply envelope to be readily opened by an automatic envelope opener, while allowing the outgoing and reply address to be easily variably imaged by a single pass through a printer and without requiring the use of removable labels.

Abstract: An envelope for holding contents and receiving a date-indicating means having a plurality of panels connected together to form at least one pocket. The envelope has a closure flap moveable between an open position that allows the contents to be placed within the pocket and a closed position for sealing the contents within the pocket. A detachable receipt-defining portion is connected to one of the plurality of panels by at least one connection line. A field for receiving the date-indicating means is positioned along the connection line. After the date-indicating means is applied and the receipt-defining portion is detached, the closure flap seals a remaining part of the field when in the closed position.

Abstract: An envelope has a self-opening tear strip with a pull-tab at about the middle of a side edge. The pull-tab is conveniently grasped and the contents of the envelope are readily accessible upon opening.

Abstract: A one piece form is provided for Z-folding into an outgoing mailer. Upon removal of tear strips from two sides of the outgoing mailer and removable panels, the remainder of the folded form can be made into a return envelope. The composite form uses four panels to define a sealing flap for the outgoing mailer, a contiguous second panel for receiving printed information to define a back panel for the outgoing mailer, a contiguous third panel to define an insert for the outgoing mailer and the front panel of the return envelope and a contiguous fourth panel to define the front panel of the outgoing mailer and eventually the back panel for the return envelope.

Abstract: A C-fold mailer comprises first, second and third panels foldable about a first foldline with the first and second panels in registration one with the other and a second foldline with the third panel overlying the back side of the first panel. Lines of cohesive are formed along the lateral margins and the first foldline of the first and second panels to adhere the panels one to the other, forming a return envelope. The first panel has a return flap with rewettable adhesive. A third panel has segments of cohesive adjacent its distal edge for registration and adherence to corresponding segments of adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention includes a two way envelope that has a front panel, a rear panel, side flaps and a first mailing flap that seals the envelope during the first mailing like any other normal envelope. In addition to these standard features, the envelopes of the present invention include a second mailing flap which folds out to cover a portion of the first mailing information and display second mailing information. The second mailing flap can seal the envelope for the second mailing or a second mailing sealing flap can be provided. The two way envelope differs from the previous two way envelopes primarily in the ease with which the second mailing flap is folded out. The sides of the envelope are closed from the bottom of the envelope to only a portion of the way to the top. The fact that the top portion of the sides are not sealed allows the front and rear panels to be spread apart and the second mailing flap can be removed from between the two panels or the first mailing flap can be inserted with ease.

Abstract: An intermediate for a mailer type business form is formed from a quadrate sheet of paper which is Z-folded to produce a mailer type business form with a reply envelope, without windows or patches. A large amount of area is provided for printing yet the reply envelope produced accepts a conventional size personal check without folding. Outgoing address indicia is imaged on the top face of the first ply and a first line of demarcation (preferably a line of weakness) passes through that indicia, while a reply address indicia is imaged on the bottom face of the second ply and not intersected by the first line of demarcation. Aligned first and second lines of weakness are formed in the first and second plies parallel to the end edges of the mailer and spaced from the second end edge of the mailer a distance (e.g.

Abstract: A reversible envelope in which sealed, interior envelope spaces are formed from a front panel and from bottom and end panels attached to the front panel that are folded toward each other and attached to each other with a releasible glue and from a flap panel that is attached to the front panel along an integral flap-panel hinge and that comprises a proximal flap portion adjacent the flap-panel hinge and a distal flap portion attached to the proximal flap portion at an integral mid-flap hinge, wherein the flap panel further comprises a cut line connecting two interior points of the mid-flap hinge to form an interior flap panel attached to the proximal flap portion along the mid-flap hinge, wherein the interior flap panel is releasibly attachable to a first exterior envelope surface while the distal flap portion is folded into the interior of the first folded form of the envelope and the distal flap portion is attachable to a second exterior envelope surface after the interior flap panel is released and the env

Abstract: A four panel mailer formed of a single sheet or ply of paper is including an elongated sheet (10) of material adapted to receive indicia and made up of four connected panels (18, 20, 22, 24) including two end panels (18, 24) at opposite ends of the sheet and two intermediate panels (20, 22) adjacent one another and located between and adjacent respective ones of the end panels (18, 24). One of the end panels (18) is somewhat longer in the direction of elongation of the sheet (10) than the other of the end panels (24) and has an address window (38). The other of the end panels (24) has two lines of apertures (66) extending in the direction of elongation of the sheet.

Abstract: A reply mail envelope to facilitate both as an outgoing and reply mailer. A front ply is affixed to a back ply so as to form a sealed envelope. Lines of perforations in each ply define an end portion of the envelope which is removable. The perforation lines in the front ply are offset relative to those in the back ply to provide an exposed marginal portion of the back ply. A return address flap loosely disposed intermediate the front and back plies has a first side edge affixed to the exposed marginal portion of the back ply. An insert is interposed between the front ply and the reply address flap. A second side edge of the return address flap opposite the first side edge is releasably attached to an undersurface of the insert. Upon removal of the removable end portion of the envelope, the insert is exposed so as to be easily grasped by a recipient. Upon removal of the insert from the envelope, the reply address flap releasably attached thereto follows.

Abstract: A one-way, multi-destination and/or multi-postage scheme mailing instrument having multiple addressor, addressee and postage fields which are alternatively covered or exposed individually or as a set through the use of moveable and removable flaps. The mailing instrument enables the user to mail the envelope to different addressees using one of two preprinted addressee information blocks on the mailing instrument and/or to have the envelope show one or another of alternative addressors. Likewise, the user can mail the envelope using preprinted Business Reply Mail postage on the mailing instrument or the envelope can be sealed so that the Business Reply Mail markings are completely covered and a blank field for affixation of a conventional postage stamp is provided thereby avoiding any Business Reply Mail charge to the addressee.

Abstract: The reusable mailing envelope is constructed from a blank comprising a front panel having an inner surface and an outer surface and a rear panel having an inner surface and an outer surface and being connected to the front panel along a first fold line. A seal flap formation is coupled to one of the panels along a second line spaced from the first fold line and includes a seal flap having adhesive on an inner surface thereof for adhering the seal flap to one of the panels in a first mailing condition. The seal flap formation further includes a first seal flap section having an inner surface and an outer surface and being connected along a third line to the seal flap and a second seal flap section having an inner surface and an outer surface and being connected along a fourth fold line to the first seal flap section and being coupled along the second line to one of the panels. Structure is provided for securing the front and rear panels together along adjacent side edges thereof.

Abstract: A reversible and returnable envelope blank of generally cross-shape wherein opposed flaps have non-permanent reusable releasable low-tack pressure-sensitive adhesive at selected places thereon to allow the blank to be folded securely into an envelope by the sender with no adhesive exposed and after unfolding by the receiver reversed and refolded securely into a new envelope still with no adhesive exposed.

Abstract: A return mailer has both the outgoing address and the reply address printed on the top face of the top ply, which with a bottom ply forms both the outgoing and reply envelopes. The reply address is covered by a return receipt having a certified or insured or registered mail number on the top face, and receipt addressee information (substantially the same as the reply address) on the bottom face, or the reply address may be covered by a simple sheet of paper. A perforation intersects the outgoing address area of the top ply, and the bottom ply has a fold line aligned with the perforation to define a return envelope flap, having a sealing agent on the top face. A readily removable insert ply is preferably disposed between the top and bottom plies, and the bottom ply bottom face is devoid of address indicia.

Abstract: A reuseable mailer type business form has an initial mailing configuration addressed to an outgoing addressee, and a reply mailing configuration addressed to a reply addressee. The mailer complies with the postal requirement that no part of the outgoing address or postage (including postal service applied bar coding) appear on the mailer in the reply configuration. The mailer includes a front opaque ply with at least one cut-out, and at least one removable strip adjacent an edge, including a perforation line. Postage indicia are visible at the upper right-hand corner of the front ply. A rear opaque ply has a fold line adjacent an edge, and coincident with the perforation line of the front ply. A flap is defined between the fold line and the adjacent edge. At least one insert ply (between the front and rear plies) having outgoing address information visible through the cutout when the mailer is in the initial mailing configuration is provided.

Abstract: A return mailer type business form has a top ply through which outgoing address information is visible, and a second ply with a reply address printed on its back. The back of the second ply is covered by a removable third ply when used as an outgoing mailer. After receipt by the addressee, the first ply is detached along a perforation line on the first face, and a flap on the second ply is folded about a score line to close the reply envelope formed by the remaining part of the top ply and the second ply, and to cover any further outgoing address information visible by viewing the first ply. The outgoing address information may be printed on the second ply and visible through a window in the first ply, or may be printed on the first ply.

Abstract: A return mailer is provided in which the outgoing and reply addresses cannot be confused, and the mailer can be changed over from an outgoing mailer to a reply mailer with a minimum of effort. The mailer includes a number of plies including a first ply having an outgoing address visible on it, at least one insert ply, a second ply, and a third ply. A sealing agent, such as tape covered by a release sheet or rewettable glue, is associated with one of the plies for sealing the plies of a reply configuration together. The second ply has a reply address printed on its outer, second face, and a portion of it is pivotally mounted to fold over the first ply.

Abstract: A two-way envelope includes front and back panels having a portion removable to open the two-way envelope with the other portion forming a reply envelope having an end closure flap for closing the reply envelope. The two-way envelope is preprinted with a reply address, a bar code corresponding to the reply address and an identification code indicating the presence of the bar code. After the two-way envelope is opened and the reply envelope closed, the reply envelope includes the reply address, bar code and identification code but not the outgoing address of the two-way envelope.

Abstract: A reusable mailing envelope including: a panel including a front panel, a seal flap, a rear panel opposite the seal flap and first and second side panels, connected to the body section by fold lines; and reusable structure for allowing the envelope to be reused as a mailing envelope connected to the rear flap along another fold line including a foldable panel and a reusable closure flap, the reusable structure having a first condition inside the envelope when initially mailed and a second condition wherein a portion is outside the envelope when subsequently mailed.

Abstract: An intermediate for a mailer type business form, and the mailer itself, provide a secure construction of return envelope and may be manufactured in a simple manner from a single piece of paper. The mailer is formed by V-folding a single ply about a first fold line, with the left hand side of the outgoing mailer forming a return envelope and the right hand side forming detachable information containing panels. The outgoing address indicia is printed on the inner face of one of the panels forming the return envelope, while the other panel forming the return envelope has a window through which the outgoing address is visible. When the right hand portion of the mailer is detached, the panel of the right hand portion having reply address indicia printed on its inner face may be separated, by perforations, from the rest of the components and inserted into the return envelope to cover the outgoing address, and so that the reply address is clearly visible through the window of the return envelope.

Abstract: A return mailer is provided in which the outgoing and reply addresses cannot be confused, and the mailer can be changed over from an outgoing mailer to a reply mailer with a minimum of effort. The mailer includes a number of plies including a first ply having an outgoing address visible on it, at least one insert ply, a second ply, and a third ply. A sealing agent, such as tape covered by a release sheet or rewettable glue, is associated with one of the plies for sealing the plies of a reply configuration together. The second ply has a reply address printed on its outer, second face, and a portion of it is pivotally mounted to fold over the first ply.

Abstract: A two-way mailer is constructed of top and bottom plies which form an outgoing and a return envelope, at least one insert ply secured between the top and bottom plies and a control ply overlying the top ply. The top ply bears the MAIL TO and the RETURN addresses for the outgoing envelope. The top ply also includes a die-cut removable pull tab. The insert ply includes a stationary portion adhered to the top ply around the outer perimeter of the pull tab. A section of the stationary portion located behind the pull tab bears the MAIL TO address for the return envelope. Removing the pull tab exposes the section and the MAIL TO address for the return envelope. With as few as three total plies, this two-way mailer can be consistently printed on an impact printer without any paper jams.

Abstract: A mailer type business form and intermediate are constructed from a single quadrate sheet of paper having first through fourth edges and first and second fold lines, which cooperate to divide the sheet into four panels. The first panel has a cutout positioned to overlie an outgoing address printed on the second panel, when the sheet is folded about the first fold line. Reply address indicia, including bar coding, is printed on the second face of the second panel. Two strips of transfer tape on the first face of the fourth panel cooperate to allow the second and fourth panels to be formed into a return envelope by the recipient. A return envelope flap with rewettable adhesive strip is formed from a second panel. Strips of heat or pressure activated adhesive are disposed adjacent the edges and/or first fold line of various panels in order to seal the sheet into a mailer when folded about the fold lines, and perforation lines are disposed adjacent each of the adhesive strips.

Abstract: A remailable envelope having a first closure flap hinged to the front panel and being separable from the front panel. A remailable panel is hinged to the rear panel and can overlap the front panel to the full extent thereof, and a second closure flap is hinged to the remailable panel. The remailable panel extends over the front panel, and the second closure flap folds over the bottom edge of the envelope to be sealed to the rear panel. Remailing intelligence is provided on the remailable panel which itself covers the first addressee's information on the front panel and any bar codes which might appear on the front or rear panels.

Abstract: A reusable mailing envelope including: a panel including a front panel, a seal flap, a rear panel opposite the seal flap and first and second side panels, connected to the body section by fold lines; and reusable structure for allowing the envelope to be reused as a mailing envelope connected to the rear flap along another fold line including a foldable panel and a reusable closure flap, the reusable structure having a first condition inside the envelope when initially mailed and a second condition wherein a portion is outside the envelope when subsequently mailed.