Abstract: A pad of plastic bags comprising a plurality of bag units, one above the other, each unit comprising a pair of oppositely disposed open-mouthed pockets connected to a common spacer portion by score lines or the like at the mouth ends of the pockets, each pocket having a lip at its mouth end spaced from the respective score line, the multiple bag units being connected to each other at the spacer portions by a weld or other connection at each side of the spacer portions, the connected spacer portions forming a base for all the bag units in the pad, the side welds acting as an anchor means to resist the forward pull on the lip as a bag is torn away by grasping the lip and pulling forward, whereby the bag is substantially fully opened and severed from the base at the same time.

Abstract: A banknote packaging element, process, and separating apparatus utilize a plurality of envelopes for receiving sheet material. The envelopes are arranged in succession and have their undersides separately attached to an auxiliary belt. The auxiliary belt is formed of a continuous tear-off strip formed as an integral part of the envelope and adapted to be separated along perforated lines.

Abstract: A stuffed sealed envelope assembly has a free insert immobilized therein against shifting by means of adhering material provided on confronting surfaces both the front and back of the envelope and so characterized that the material will stick only to itself and not to the insert. Such material is placed in contact with the insert while remaining unattached therefrom so as to snugly hold the insert in registry within the envelope. Removal of an envelope stub facilitates opening and extraction of the insert.

Abstract: In a continuous assembly of mailers or items of postal correspondence with incorporated documents, the incorporated document in each mailer is constituted by a leaf comprising a top flange and a detachable portion or by a pad of such leaves, not necessarily of the same dimensions, joined through their flanges and provided if necessary with selective transfer means from one leaf to the other, or again by a pad composed of heterogeneous elements. The latter may be leaves, folded printed forms with crossed or uncrossed folds, return envelope, fascicles, plastic cards or the like joined together by respective detachable flanges formed or fastened at the top of said elements. The assembly has a continuous base strip divided into panels, each panel being bounded by two transverse lines of weakness provided for the accordion-folding of the strip. Each incorporated document is fastened to a respective panel by glueing at the top transversely to the strip.

Abstract: Improved continuous stationery assemblies are disclosed which are capable of being readily converted into binders, folder covers, and the like, and which are adapted to have personalized matter printed or typed on the webs of the assemblies. An improved method of making binders, folder covers and the like from continuous stationery assemblies is also disclosed.These continuous stationery assemblies comprise at least front and rear continuous webs. Each of the front and rear webs has at least one line of marginal feed apertures, lines of transverse perforations, a line of adhesive parallel and adjacent to one of the lines of marginal feed apertures, and a line of weakening so as to enable one of the webs to be folded over the other web to form a binder, folder cover and the like. Additional webs may be included in the assemblies and arranged so as to constitute additional binder sheets.

Abstract: A complex continuous strip folded accordion-wise of which each flap constitutes a correspondence envelope obtained by lateral adhesion of continuous sheets, namely an upper sheet to constitute the wall of the face of successive envelopes, a lower sheet to constitute the back wall of said envelope and, if necessary, intermediate sheets to constitute inner documents. These intermediate sheets are made fast together and to the upper and lower sheets by gluing over the whole periphery of each of the unit covers or including transverse cutouts permitting gluing at the head and at the foot of the walls of each unit envelope. The strip is provided on each of its lateral sides with drive perforations situated on a marginal zone and, if necessary covered by a check strip to be removed before the unitization of the envelope.

Abstract: A flexible tube container has a plurality of cells linearly disposed along the length of the tube. The cells are defined by a plurality of segmented weld lines, each segmented weld line extending the width of the tube. Each segmented weld line permits fluid communication between the various cells in the container and the formation of individual frozen confections within each of the cells upon freezing of the fluid therein. Dispensing of an individual frozen confection is easily done by bending the tube along any segmented weld line, which detaches an adjacent cell containing an individual frozen confection and immediately permits sanitary consumption of the frozen confection while it is hygienically protected within the detached cell.

Abstract: A pocketed scroll for the holding and display of pages of reading material in a reel-to-reel reading machine is disclosed. The scroll comprises a flexible planar backing sheet having a width and a length much longer than its width. A layer of adhesive is disposed over the flexible backing sheet. Pocket-forming flexible planar means is disposed over the layer of adhesive, and defines spaces in the shape of bands periodically spaced along the length of said pocket-forming sheet. The bands extend across the width of the pocket-forming sheet. A flexible transparent planar facing sheet is disposed over the pocket-forming sheet and adheres to the backing sheet in the area defined by the spaces.

Abstract: A stuffed, sealed envelope assembly has superimposed front and back plies with insert material within the envelope unattached to the plies so as to be freely disposed therein. At least one cut line or a line of perforations defining a removable portion is provided in one of the envelope plies in the vicinity of an edge of the insert to facilitate opening of the envelope for exposing the insert for extraction. Chip elements, provided for immobilizing the insert within the envelope, underlie the removable portion and are secured thereto so as to be moved away from the insert upon removal (wholly or partially) of the removable portion. An outline of a simulated flap is applied to the outer surface of the one envelope ply so as to overlie or be delimited by the cut line or line or perforations. Other fold lines may be applied to the same outer surface so as to give the impression together with the flap outline of a folded-flap envelope construction.

Abstract: A thermal insulating and shock absorbant bag, particularly a carrying bag, is formed of walls each having an outer layer of thin, flexible thermoplastic foam of a thickness between the 0.07 mm and 0.14 mm, which provides effective insulating properties. The bag walls each have an inner layer of thin flexible thermoplastic polyethylene film connected by welding to the outer layer at the edge portions of the bag. The inner layer may be formed of two films of polyethylene film with an intermediate film of metal foil located therebetween and steam-connected to one of said polyethylene films. In a preferred embodiment, a flexible insulating layer of padded polyester cotton is disposed between the inner and outer layers to improve the insulating and shock absorbing qualities of the bag. The insulating layer is thermoplastic and is welded to the surrounding layers.

Abstract: A continuous paper strip is provided with a first plurality of transverse tear lines spaced apart from each other to divide the strip into a plurality of strip elements having a desired height. Each strip element is subdivided into a first and second part of different heights by a transverse folding line. The first part has a height "h+d", where "h" is the height of the invoice, bill or the like, and "d" is the width of the bands on which an adhesive is applied. The second part has a height "h+2d". Longitudinal slots are purchased at each side of the first part of each strip element each having a width equal to "d". On the main face of the strip and near the transverse folding line separating each strip element, an adhesive is applied on a band of a width substantially equal to "d", while at the opposite face of the strip and on the second part of each strip element an adhesive band is applied near the tear line.

Abstract: A stuffed, sealed envelope assembly has superimposed front and back plies with insert material within the envelope removably attached thereto along at least one marginal edge of the insert. At least one cut line or a line of perforations is provided in only one of the envelope plies in the vicinity of another marginal edge of the insert to facilitate opening of the envelope for exposing the insert for extraction. An outline of a simulated flap is applied to the outer surface of the one envelope ply so as to overlie or be delimited by the cut line or the line of perforations. Other seam lines may be applied to the same outer surface so as to give the impression, together with the flap outline, of a folded-flap envelope construction which is capable of being opened for exposing the insert in a manner similar to that of a folded envelope.

Abstract: A ribbon, adapted for use on an impact printer, is provided wherein the ribbon is impregnated with a first substantially colorless substance which acts as a color-former when reacted with a second substantially colorless substance acting as a color-developer, present on a portion of a substrate. Upon the transfer of the color-former from the ribbon to the substrate by impact, a colored image will form on those areas of the substrate which are coated or impregnated with the color-developer. Images may thus be selectively transferred to an interior ply of a multi-ply business forms assembly by the conventional transfer methods without appearing on the exterior, impact receiving ply of such an assembly.

Abstract: A plurality of expandable bags are serially connected lengthwise in roll form. Each bag is of substantially long length and has an expandable gusset near one end thereof and traversely of the length. The gusset end of each bag is respectively connected to the filling or open end of the next bag by perforated or weakened structure. Various modifications of the position of the opening are incorporated. Also, the bags are rolled into serial form in a compact package for distribution and use with the gusset and opening portions of each bag being rolled inwardly to the inside of the roll, or outwardly to the outside of the roll. The method of making these serially connected bags in roll form is also included.

Abstract: A stuffed, sealed envelope assembly has superimposed front and back plies with insert material within the envelope unattached to the plies so as to be freely disposed therein. At least one cut line or a line of perforations is provided in one of the envelope plies in the vicinity of an edge of the insert to facilitate opening of the envelope for exposing the insert for extraction. An outline of a simulated flap is applied to the outer surface of the one envelope ply so as to overlie or be delimited by the cut line or line of perforations. Other seam lines may be applied to the same outer surface so as to give the impression, together with the flap outline, of a folded-flap envelope construction. The envelope assembly is therefore capable of being opened for exposing the insert in a manner similar to that of a folded-flap construction.

Abstract: The continuous mailer is provided with a removable tab portion along the top or bottom edge of the back ply. The tab portion has a free flap at one end which can be lifted so that the tab portion can be easily grasped and stripped from the mailer. Removal of the tab portion not only exposes a return mail envelope within the pocket of the continuous mailer but also effects removal of a tab portion on a rear ply of the return mail envelope. The tab portion on the front ply of the return mail envelope can be folded over to seal the pocket of the return mail envelope.

Abstract: A new business form having integral therewith a mailing envelope, a customer statement, and a return envelope. The new business form includes an outer sheet having a releasable bisecting center line dividing the outer sheet into and forming thereby a first side and a second side, and an inner sheet which is secured to the first side along three edges thereof to form the return envelope. The second side is adapted to receive customer information and function as the customer statement. The outer sheet is folded on the bisecting center line and releasably attached along the outer edges of mating surfaces of the first side and the second side to form the mailing envelope. The improved business form may be one of a continuous series of improved business forms which are adapted for use on high speed data processing equipment.

Abstract: Opposed strips of heat-sealable thermoplastic strips are advanced along a path past a pouch-forming and incomplete cut-out zone, a filling zone and a pouch-sealing and cut-off zone. Each incompletely cut-out pouch has a spout whose open end extends to opposed marginal bands of the strips. Nozzles are projected into the spouts at the filling zone. A tight fit of the nozzles in the spouts prevents escape of fluid around the nozzles during the filling operation. The marginal bands of the strips are gripped adjacent each spout to enable the nozzles to be pushed into the spouts. The filled pouches settle onto a conveyor while the marginal bands hold the open ends of the spouts at a higher level, preventing discharge of fluid from the spouts until the filled pouches are sealed. Sufficient height of the spout opening above the mean level of the filled body of each pouch tends to form a discharge-blocking pinch across the spout, and a still-higher level of the spout opening prevents the discharge of fluid by gravity.

Abstract: A continuous business forms assembly comprising a zig-zag folded stack of a multiplicity of superimposed, elongated plies of paper, including a plurality of intermediate plies. Each of the plies is provided with a longitudinally extending, control punch margin and the plies are held in assembled relation by longitudinally extending glue lines between adjacent plies adjacent the control punch margins. Individual form lengths in the assembly are defined by cross lines of weakening in the plies and the intermediate plies are completely severed in the area of at least the ones of the cross lines on which the assembly is folded and provided with reliefs thereat so that stresses caused by folding the assemblies into the stack are relieved to prevent tenting.

Abstract: A series of connected, stuffed sealed envelope assemblies, i.e., "mailers" and method of making wherein the insert plies are each rectangular and along one edge thereof having an integral attaching portion which is secured to either the envelope front or back at a location inward of the adjacent control margin.

Abstract: A novel carrier sheet and envelope arrangement comprised of a highly segmented carrier sheet on which envelopes are held in a closed, prefolded condition which allows use of shorter lengths of carrier sheeting for holding comparable qualities of envelopes or other business forms than has heretofore been the case. The carrier sheet and envelope arrangement also allows the envelopes to be removed from the carrier sheet either by hand or automatically by machine.

Abstract: In this continuous form multiple ply envelope assembly each individual envelope is formed by a back ply and a folded top ply. The top ply is secured to a portion of a continuous common web serving as both the back ply for an individual envelope and the means for transporting the assembly through automated business processing equipment. The top ply comprises a central area, two side panels folded inwardly to cover a portion of the central area, a bottom flap folded to overlay both a portion of the side panels and a portion of the central area and lastly a top flap. The top ply is secured to the portion of the continuous web serving as the back ply by lines of adhesive positioned along the side panels, the portion of the bottom flap covering the side panels and along the transverse edge of the bottom flap. A receiving pocket is formed in each envelope between the folded bottom flap and the back ply.

Abstract: A return envelope for a mailer and method wherein the return envelope has a flap united with the envelope front along a fold line and is equipped with an adhesive adjacent its free edge, the flap initially being positioned in face to face relation with the envelope front, the flap, after removal of the envelope from the mailer being foldable along a line of potential folding intermediate the original fold line and the free edge to create an envelope pocket capable of receiving a check or the like which is larger than the pocket normally developed by the cooperation of the envelope front and back.

Abstract: An improved continuous envelope assembly including an elongated ply of paper having control punch margins along longitudinal edges thereof, individual envelopes in the assembly being delimited by transverse lines of weakening extending across the assembly, die cuts in the ply adjacent both longitudinal edges thereof and adjoining the lines of weakening at one side thereof to define the corners of envelope flaps, first glue lines on the ply adjacent the lines of weakening and on the sides thereof opposite the die cut, individual sheets having widths less than the ply and lengths less than the distance between the lines of weakening secured to the ply by the first glue lines, the ply longitudinal edges being folded over the longitudinal edges of the individual sheets, second glue lines securing the ply longitudinal edges to the sheet longitudinal edges, the control punch margins being reverse folded away from the sheets to extend to the sides of the respective sheets longitudinal edges.

Abstract: A single web is folded twice upon itself to provide an outgoing mailer. The first fold is secured in place to define a return envelope having an envelope pocket and a sealable flap. The second fold is removably secured over the first fold and may be separable into two parts, one of which being a receipt stub. Also, a removable return stub is formed adjacent the return envelope.

Abstract: A plurality of continuous plys are superposed to comprise the top and bottom panels of a mailing envelope having insert panels therebetween, and, in one modification, having a record panel overlying the top envelope panel. Each of the panels which collectively comprise the stuffed envelope assembly are of the same size, and means are provided for enabling the envelope to be opened concurrently with the removal of an upper edge of each of the insert panels thereby providing an access to the central, removable portion of the insert panels which portions are secured along their respective side and bottom edges to marginal portions of the insert panels, said marginal portions being fixedly secured to corresponding marginal portions of the envelope-defining panels.

Abstract: A continuous business form which includes a series of connected blanks adapted to be subsequently processed into multi-ply lottery tickets, envelopes or like articles, is produced from an endless web of sheet material. Each blank is developed from an odd number of continuous panels which span the width of the web wherein adjacent, non-abutting panels define the various plies of each article, and wherein one surface of certain of the nonabutting panels is provided with an adhesive which is not activated for adhering to other panels of the form until after original indicia has been applied to the non-abutting panels which are thereafter superposed in overlying relationship for producing the continuous series of multi-ply forms wherein each ply contains original, directly applied indicia.

Abstract: A file folder web of indeterminate length formed of a series of interconnected individual file folders each having a length and a width, has upper and lower sheets of indeterminate length arranged face-to-face and constituting, respectively, a front and a rear cover wall of each individual file folder; main weakened lines provided in the sheets and extending along and through the length dimension of each file folder; a strip of adhesive extending between the sheets along the length of each file folder adjacent the main weakened line along one longitudinal edge of each file folder for bonding together the sheets.

Abstract: A mailing envelope structure and method wherein a single sheet is advantageously provided as a business form having a plurality of envelope blanks, each blank being equipped with perpendicular lines of potential folding to divide the blank into four parts, the blank when separated from the business form being divisible into four parts along the lines of potential folding to provide an envelope packet with one part as an invoice or the like and the remaining parts serving as envelope faces both for outgoing and return envelopes.

Abstract: Aseptic packages are manufactured through a process which includes making an aseptic web of bags by first blow-extruding a continuous, closed thermoplastic tube using a noncontaminating gas, dividing the tube by means of partial, transverse heat seals into a series of interconnected bags intercommunicating with each other in a closed system by means of a continuous channel running across their open mouths and then, while maintaining the closed and hence, sterile condition of the web of bags, filling the bags with a sterile product and sealing the bags, to produce sealed, aseptic packages.

Abstract: A continuous business form define a series of connected blanks adapted to be subsequently processed into multi-ply lottery tickets, envelopes or like articles, wherein each blank is developed from a plurality of contiguous longitudinal panels which collectively span the width of each blank, wherein at least one edge adjacent panel of each blank defines a cover panel including means for exposing a portion of another panel when disposed in direct overlying relationship therewith, and wherein one surface of certain of the contiguous panels is provided with an adhesive which is not activated for adhering to other panels of the blank until after original indicia has been applied to at least one panel other than said cover panel.

Abstract: A sealed envelope is pre-stuffed with at least one insert sheet which is positively held in place against any shifting movements relative to the envelope by retention elements attached only to the envelope and in abutting engagement with marginal edges of the insert sheets.

Abstract: Sealed envelopes of a continuous envelope assembly each include front and back panels and a return envelope contained therein. The return envelope is free of attachment to the sealed envelope along all its marginal edges, and is constructed as having a protective portion overlying its flap with such portion being attached to the sealed envelope so as to be retained therewith upon extraction of the return envelope. The return envelope is immobilized within the sealed envelope by retention chips in abutting engagement with the marginal edges of the return envelope. These retention chips are secured to the outer envelope and are defined by severed extensions of the return envelope.

Abstract: A low cost self-contained, direct-mail advertising booklet, particularly adapted to be a self-mailer type of booklet. A plurality of continuous strips or sheets of paper-like material are superposed and attached together to form a series of booklets in a continuous web. Personalized information such as a name, address, etc. is applied to a portion of the web or to a card or sheet or the like which is attached to the web. The web is folded so that the personalized information is used as a mailing address for the booklet. Separation of the booklet from the web may occur before or after folding occurs. The portion of each booklet which carries the personalized information may be readily removed from other portions of the booklet and placed in the mail by the receiver of the booklet to indicate his acceptance of an offer or the like set forth in the booklet.

Abstract: Flat items, such as envelopes, having some degree of inherent resiliency are prepared for dispensing by releasably fastening them to one side of a support tape along the length thereof, in a manner such that successive items are fastened at successive sections along the tape, by then folding the tape to place the items in a single stack, and by placing this stack in a storage shaft with one end of the tape protruding from the shaft, and the items are dispensed by pulling the successive sections of the tape out of the shaft, starting with such one end, deflecting each such successive section of the tape over a guide surface in a manner to deflect the tape away from the item fastened at the point within that section, and guiding the item in a manner to cause the deflection of the tape away from the item to result in release of the item from the tape.

Abstract: A continuous business form including a series of connected blanks, adapted to be subsequently processed into combination mailing envelopes and return envelopes having common back ply panels, is produced from a first endless web having at least two panels spanning the width thereof, wherein one panel defines the front ply panel of the mailing envelope and the other panel defines a back ply panel common to both the mailing envelope and the return envelope. A second endless web defining the front ply panel of the return envelope approximates the width of and is disposed in direct overlying relationship with the back ply panel and marginally secured thereto, forming a return envelope pocket, completing the series of interconnected blanks. A third endless web defining inserts adapted to receive original, directly applied indicia is subsequently disposed in direct overlying relationship with the front ply panel of the return envelope and secured to marginal portions thereof.

Abstract: This is a continuous elongated multi-layer web assembly having outer cover layers and intermediate divider layers connected along one longitudinal edge portion thereof and specifically adapted for automatic separate packaging of developed film negatives, prints and other materials for the ultimate consumer while providing individual pockets for the prints, negatives, and other materials and having spaced apart transverse severance line areas defining individual multi-pocketed packaging envelopes wherein portions of intermediate divider layers along said severance line areas are cut out to permit face to face sealing contact between the outer cover layers to define each package and also having completely severed portions which are cut through the connected edge portions of solid layers and which are respectively aligned with the transverse severance line areas to facilitate cutting along the remaining length of the severance lines to form said individual packages.

Abstract: A series of plastic bags are manufactured by extruding the plastic in tubular form and heat-sealing and perforating the flattened tube at spaced intervals. The shape of the heat seal and perforation is such that long ears are formed at opposite ends of the top of each bag. These ears can be tied together to close the bag and form a grasping handle. As illustrated, the ears are formed by folding in the sides of the extruded tube so as to provide a narrower roll, and shifting the layers with respect to each other so that only two ears will be formed on each bag by the heat seal and perforation.

Abstract: The single-ply, multi-panel envelope form comprises a pair of coplanar, envelope-defining panels disposed in end-to-end, spaced relationship and at least one intermediate panel disposed between and end-connected relationship with said envelope-defining panels wherein the opposite side edges of each intermediate panel are disposed inwardly of the corresponding side edges of the envelope-defining panels. The side edges of the envelope-defining panels of each form are disposed in contacting, sealed relationship when the panels of each form are zig-zag folded into envelope-defining relationship permitting removal of the intermediate panel from the interior of the envelope through access means provided in one marginal edge thereof.

Abstract: Successive carrier-length sections in which paper articles have been inserted, such as photoprints and negatives, are torn from the multi-leaf carrier stock along transverse score lines at successive interval locations along the stock. Initially bound together along only one longitudinal edge while incorporated in the body of the stock, two leaves of each carrier-length section become bonded together also at one end thereof when a carrier-length section is severed from the main stock by tearing it off along the transverse score lines, and in the act of tearing, withdrawing a portion of an intervening third lead from between the two other leaves so as to permit interengagement of contact adhesive patches pre-applied thereto.

Abstract: A continuous form mailer comprised of two overlying sheets of material secured together along peripheral side edges and having a transfer material interface enabling printing through the external ply onto the internal ply and being provided with an integral return envelope portion and detachably removable invoice-receipt portion and an insertable return stub material portion. The latter portions being integral with the second of the two overlying plies. The assembly being capable of being snapped apart to separate the envelope from the invoice-receipt and return stub portions.

Abstract: An envelope assembly of a succession of envelopes each includes a front and back panel and extractable insert material contained therein, the insert material comprising a top-opening return mailer envelope connected to a portion of the envelope by means of a panel forming a portion or chip of the return envelope which is separable therefrom, and which is retained with the envelope upon extraction of the insert. As an alternative, the chip of the return envelope is connected to an insert sheet within each envelope.

Abstract: A web of bag blanks, a method of making the web, and apparatus and method for filling and sealing the bags in the web. The web is formed as a continuous tube having spaced, transverse seal lines extending from a lower edge of the web to a point short of the upper edge. The bags are filled and sealed on a machine having an elongated filling pipe which is threaded into the tube between its upper edge and the upper ends of the transverse seal lines. After the bags are filled, a continuous, longitudinal, seal line is formed, intersecting the upper ends of the spaced seal lines to seal the filled bags. The tube is then severed intermediate its upper edge and the continuous longitudinal seal line to separate the filled, sealed bags from the filling pipe.

Abstract: Business forms structure which comprises continuous envelopes with insert material. The envelopes are produced in a series and separated by score lines or the like. Within each envelope is at least one element of insert material. Image transfer material is included in the business forms structure so image transfer can occur from the exterior surface of the envelope to the insert material within the envelope. Each element of insert material is attached to an element of insert material in the adjoining envelopes and is retained in a desired position within its respective envelope until the envelope is separated from the series thereof. Thus, printing, typing, and the like can be performed upon the exterior surface of the envelope and, while the insert material is retained in proper location within the envelope, at least a portion of the printed or typed information is applied to the insert material in the desired location thereupon, prior to separation of the envelope from the series thereof.

Abstract: A belt-forming package, intended for use in packaging radiographic dental films is presented. The package is characterized in that the film materials are separately packed in such a way that taking one film packet out of the belt is facilitated by the provision of zones of less mechanical strength at the circumference of each separate packet. Opening of the separate packets puts no problems as a lip-like portion having an asymmetric wave-type form is overlappingly sealed to another portion so that the rupturing of the seal between both portions, causing the opening of the concerning separate packet is facilitated.

Abstract: A continuous form envelope assembly, wherein a plurality of superimposed plies define mailing envelopes with inserts, including return envelopes therein. Transverse lines of weakening across the plies define the individual envelopes. The return envelope, which is an insert, is defined by two plies, one of which includes a flap formation whereby the return envelope may be closed. The other ply defining the return envelope, includes a protective portion adjacent the flap and which is secured to the outer envelope so that when the return envelope is extracted from the outer envelope, the protective portion remains with the outer envelope.