Abstract: A multi-part mailing assembly includes a single-layer form of detachable parts related to each other. The assembly is combined with an envelope that both exposes and secures the parts and other contents for specialized mail handling. Spaced horizontal and vertical tear lines separate the form into multiple related parts. In addition, opposite marginal edges are also perforated for continuous pin or sprocket feeding of the stock through printing equipment. Additional vertical tear lines remove the margins after printing, and transverse tear lines separate the forms from each other. The envelope secures the parts after being detached from each other into position within compartments of the envelope along with other inserted materials. Open or transparent areas allow printed information on the appropriate portion of the related part to be seen from the outside of the envelope after it is sealed for mailing.

Abstract: A series of connected, stuffed sealed window-equipped mailers and method of making in which the window is covered by a translucent or transparent covering and wherein this covering has a transverse edge aligned with a transverse edge of an inner ply.

Abstract: A window-equipped mailer and method of making in which the window is covered by a translucent or transparent covering and wherein this covering has a transverse edge aligned with a transverse edge of an inner ply.

Abstract: A multi-part mailing assembly includes a single-layer form of detachable parts related to each other. The assembly is combined with an envelope that both exposes and secures the parts and other contents for specialized mail handling. Spaced horizontal and vertical tear lines separate the form into multiple related parts. In addition, opposite marginal edges are also perforated for continuous pin or sprocket feeding of the stock through printing equipment. Additional vertical tear lines remove the margins after printing, and transverse tear lines separate the forms from each other. The envelope secures the parts after being detached from each other into position within compartments of the envelope along with other inserted materials. Open or transparent areas allow printed information on the appropriate portion of the related part to be seen from the outside of the envelope after it is sealed for mailing.

Abstract: An improved deposit envelope comprising front and rear panels. The front panel comprises first and second designation areas, and first and second designations respectively. The front panel partially overlays the rear panel and is secured along its side edges and bottom edge to the rear panel. At least one aperture is formed in both the front and rear panels with such apertures being aligned with one another. Preferably the apertures are located along the vertical center lines of both front and rear panels. Alternative embodiments of the deposit envelope are disclosed.

Abstract: A mailer for use with computer printing techniques. The mailer utilizes die-cut window envelopes provided with a transparent window web an undersurface of which is coated with a chemical composition. A sheet contained in the envelope and visible through the window is coated on its surface presented to the window with a second, different chemical composition. The coating compositions are characterized in that impression of impact printing forces against the window web and applied therethrough to the underlying coated sheet produces impact-pattern-correlated visual imprints on the envelope-housed sheet, the imprints being clearly viewable through the transparent web of the envelope window.

Abstract: A mailer product is provided which is formed from a single sheet of paper having first, second and third sections. The first and second sections are separated by a first transverse line and the second and third sections are separated by a second transverse line. The sheet of paper is foldable along the first and second transverse lines so that the first section overlies the second section and the third section overlies the first and second sections. First adhesive material is provided on one of the first and the second sections of the sheet for securing the first and the second sections to one another when the sheet is folded along the first transverse line, thereby forming a return envelope. Second adhesive material is located on at least one of the first, second and third sections for securing the third section to at least one of the first and the second sections when the sheet is folded along the second transverse line, thereby forming a closed mailer.

Abstract: A remailable envelope having an address window for displaying the return address, first and second sealing flaps attached to opposite envelope panels, the first flap having tear line defining elements for initially opening the envelope without damaging the envelope or the second flap, the first flap being longer than the second flap and being long enough to cover the address window during the first mailing.

Abstract: A mailer type business form having four parts is produced from two sheets, to define a mailer having top and bottom plies formed from one sheet, and first and second intermediate plies formed from another sheet. The top and first intermediate plies have aligned die cut windows in them, and the second intermediate ply forms a return envelope with the bottom ply. A combination outgoing address for the mailer, and return address for the return envelope, are printed on a portion of the second intermediate ply readily visible through the die cut windows. During production of the mailer, slugs are cut out of one of the sheets, and removed by vacuum or a blast of pressurized gas, and the first and second sheets are merged together, adhesive being applied to the sheets to attach them together.

Abstract: A multi-component mailer and personalizing method therefor, achieved by sequentially passing a continuous web of plural, physically connected mailer configurations through a printing station, where each said mailer configuration includes a front sheet member having a window therein and an insert member behind said window, and applying personalized data to said front sheet and to said insert sheet of each said mailer configuration while each said mailer configuration is at said printer station during its passage therethrough. Each mailer configuration further includes left and right longitudinal marginal tear strips as part of its said front sheet, with a series of printer feed holes in each said marginal tear strip, and a back sheet member located behind said insert sheet and affixed to said front sheet, where the transverse width of said back sheet is not greater than and, preferably, is less than the transverse distance between said marginal tear strips.

Abstract: Disclosed are window envelopes and method of making wherein the window envelope film from which window patches are made contains a particulate anti-flecking agent and optionally an acid scavenger.

Abstract: The present invention combines a provision for giving a monetary gift in the form of a check and a permanent record on the accompanying gift card of the giver and the amount of the check. The invention comprises a combined special gift card and acompanying envelope. In a second embodiment, the envelope carrie a detachable, otherise valid, check which is included with the aforementioned card.

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 folio or folder comprises at least one main body portion and at least one pocket rigidly connected, on two sides thereof, to the main body portion. Punched out from the flat material of the pockets or of the main body portion, by virtue of a U-shaped punched cut, is at least one filing tongue which can selectively be folded along a folding edge, and is thus capable of being folded outwardly. With the aid of filing perforations provided in the filing tongues, the folio may be filed within a folder. The filing tongues can also be folded so as to adjoin an adhesive tongue affixed against the inner side of the main body portion or against one or more pocket flaps. The folding edge is located in a joined area of the folio in spaced relationship to the adjacent lateral edge of the main body portion.

Abstract: An intermediate for a business form can be constructed into a mailer type business form that allows variable return address and addressee information to be printed at the same time that the inside of the mailer is printed. First and second die cut windows are formed in a sheet of paper, with a first flap having a longitudinal edge integral with the paper and adapted to pivot to fill the first die cut window. A second flap is attached to the first, and overlaps it to such an extent that it can be pivoted with the first flap to overlie the second window. The flaps are pivoted inwardly and then printed at the same time that the inside of the mailer is printed, with variable return address information printed on the first flap, and addressee information printed on the second flap portion adapted to overlie the second window. A transparent patch may cover the second window, and the second flap may be adhesively secured in place in contact with the transparent patch.

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 multi-ply mailer and method of making wherein the top sheet has a CB coating, the next adjacent intermediate ply has a CF coating and the top sheet has a localized area coated with transparentizing material with image developing properties whereby impressing the localized area results in the development of an image visible through the top ply.

Abstract: An improved mailing envelope has a business card size window cut in the upper left hand corner of the envelope where the return address normally appears. A sheet of clear plastic is folded and glued to form a pocket which, in turn, is glued to the interior of the envelope over the window. A business card is inserted into the pocket so that it is visible through the window to serve as a return address on the envelope.

Abstract: A pair of improved reusable routing pouches, or envelopes, are disclosed. The first routing pouch includes a single address block made of erasable material which can be covered by a transparent portion of the pouch closure flap. Addresses can be easily written and then erased by wiping so that the routing pouch can be reused indefinitely. The transparent portion of the closure flap covers the written address so that it will not smear or smudge during transit. The second routing pouch has a conventional series of consecutive address blocks printed on its surface, but is made of a material that is erasable by adhesive removal. After all the spaces have been filled in, an adhesive coated roller is roller over the pouch to remove the addresses and ready the pouch for reuse. A variation of the second routing pouch is erased by wiping with a cloth or sponge impregnated with a solvent.

Abstract: A mailer product and apparatus and method in which a first sheet is printed by a computer printer and then augmented by a second sheet prior to entering folding means, one of the sheets being twice transversely folded.

Abstract: A business form (mailer) has top and bottom plies that are slightly larger than an insert ply. The insert ply is connected to the top and bottom plies along one lengthwise and one widthwise edge, but is free of connection at the other lengthwise and widthwise edges. Perforations in the insert ply parallel to the connected lengthwise and widthwise edges form a detachable portion, particularly a check. A check may be made of bond paper yet information printed on the check stub (between a lengthwise edge and perforation parallel to it) is transferred to the lower ply by a self-imaging spot disposed on the top surface of the bottom ply underneath the check stub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a file for holding various kinds of documents or letters, which is constructed essentially of a rigid rectangular main plate, a cover and soft pliable portions provided along at least the longitudinal side edges of the main plate. The cover sheet is dimensioned so as to cover the main plate and the soft pliable portions and is fused to the pliable portions and bottom end of the main plate. The top end of the cover sheet is left separable from the main plate so that papers or letters can be inserted or removed. The structure of the file is such that when the file is empty, the cover sheet is closely adjacent the main plate since no separation member is disposed between the main plate and the cover sheet. This makes the file very flat and convenient to transport.

Abstract: An envelope intended for use in both original and return mailings includes a removable and reuseable address label in one of the mail-to and return address locations on the front panel. Removal of the label creates a window, which may optionally be covered by a transparent liner, for viewing an address on a portion of the envelope contents placed behind the window. Removal of the label is facilitated by slit perforations forming portions which may easily be grasped for lifting and removing the label which has an adhesive on its rear surface for affixing it to the envelope in the mail-to or return address location opposite its original position. The envelope flap includes two adhesive-coated areas, separated by perforations, for individual use in the forward and return mailings.

Abstract: A container organization wherein a front and rear wall define an envelope body with the forward wall including a V-shaped recess with a flap selectively overlying the forward wall including cooperative snap fasteners mounted to the forward wall and bottom surface of the flap. A flexible adhesive strip with a peel away layer is mounted to the rear wall to permit subsequent securement of the organization within a book and the like. A through extending transparent window member is mounted through the forward wall with a peel away opaque surface overlying the wall to permit storage and viewing of a tooth therethrough with the peel away layer including a further peel away strip to be secured within the envelope to overlie a rear wall of the window member and sealingly secure the tooth therewithin.

Abstract: A mailer type business form includes a top ply with a cutout having an area and position comparable to an address area on a piece of mail. A second insert ply underlies the top ply including at the cutout. The insert ply has a localized coating of self-imaging material formed directly beneath the cutout and only in the area of the cutout. The cutout is preferably completely open, free of any material in it or covering it. However under some circumstances a patch of transparent material may cover the cutout. Other plies may also be included in the mailer including a return envelope, with a bottom ply cooperating with a top ply to define an out-going envelope.

Abstract: For periodic billing of merchandise, utilities, services or the like, the billing organization prepares and sends to the customer a unique bill (10) which has diecuts (18) and (20) located to position a personal check of conventional size on the bill in a position so that the dollar amounts on the bill and on the check are in juxtaposition. A preaddressed envelope of the same size as the bill is prepared with a window at the return address position so located that the address identification information on the check appears in the envelope window and is used as the return address.

Abstract: A two-way reusable envelope useful for commercial mass-mailings is disclosed. The envelope includes a window aligned along the bottom right-hand edge of the front envelope panel, thereby enabling standard Postal Service zip code bar code markings to be visible during both trips of the two-way envelope. The envelope additionally includes a two-portion closure flap which enables Facing Identification Marks and appropriate postage to be visible from the front of the envelope only during one trip as appropriate.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a bag which is constructed to form a primary loading compartment and an auxiliary load-carrying or promotional-item-carrying pocket. The bag includes front, back, side and bottom panels and a compartment forming partition panel. The partition panel is secured to the front panel so as to define primary and auxiliary load-carrying compartments. The auxiliary compartment is formed by the front panel and partition panel. The front panel may be apertured and overlaid with a transparent film so as to form a window. The partition is adhered to the front panel so as to form a pocket in which the contents are positioned for viewing through the window.

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: An envelope for carrying returned or damaged checks and other documents through automated processing equipment is comprised of first and second rectangular, transparent sheets joined together along respective aligned edges at opposite ends of the envelope and a strip of opaque material, a first portion of which is sandwiched between the first and second sheets and a second portion of which is exposed for being encoded with information pertaining to the document being carried. The strip is thus securely attached to the envelope to resist tearing and other damage to the envelope during processing and sorting. A portion of the first sheet extends beyond the top edge of the second sheet to define a flap member, which is foldable over the top edge of the second sheet to seal the envelope. A release glue is disposed on the flap member for sealing the envelope when the glue is sandwiched between the flap member and the second sheet.

Abstract: This document carrier includes a front sheet and a back sheet which form a check receiving enclosure. The front sheet is formed of translucent or transparent material and permits the check to be read, photographed or microfilmed. The front sheet or the bottom sheet or both sheets are coated on the inside of the document carrier pocket with the bars of pressure sensitive adhesive of a type that does not require a liner over the adhesive to keep it from adhering to the opposite sheet. The pressure sensitive adhesive will peel easily from the opposite sheet permitting insertion of the check or other document. After the document is inserted, the adhesive on the back of the front sheet or on the front of the back sheet or on both sheets will hold the document in the document carrier. The left edge of the document carrier can be open allowing large documents to extend from the left side and not be folded. Small checks in large document carriers will not change position.

Abstract: A new and improved window envelope and insert combination for enabling a pre-printed insert, with window information thereon, to be properly positioned within the envelope relative to the envelope window so that the pre-printed information is exposed through the window. In order to insure that the insert will be properly positioned within the envelope relative to the window, the envelope has one corner thereof sealed together, and the insert forming a portion of the document has one corner thereof truncated after separation from the remaining portions of the document. The method of using the window envelope with the perforated insert includes placing a finger of the user on the receipt portion of the document near the perforated angular corner of the insert portion of the document and then tearing the receipt portion of the document from the insert portion of the insert along the perforation line.

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: The business form set includes a plurality of rectilinear sheets forming a multi-ply set including first, second, third and fourth sheets. The first first, second and third sheets are joined one to the other at least along a margin and the fourth sheet is formed of plastic material sealed along three of its four margins to corresponding margins on the backside of the third sheet to form an envelope. The fourth margin of the fourth sheet is inset from the corresponding margin of the third sheet whereby the third sheet margin forms a flap. The first and second sheets are carbonless whereby information printed on the first sheet appears on the second and third sheets. A sample vial may be disposed in the envelope and sealed whereby the vial and information on the third sheet remain one with the other.

Abstract: The mailing system includes an elongated single paper ply folded along spaced parallel longitudinal foldlines to form flaps which overlie an insert disposed between the flaps and a central web portion of the first ply. The flaps terminate short of one another and a second ply of transparent material is adhesively secured between the flaps to provide an address window for the insert. The end margins of the flaps and second ply on the one hand and the central web portion on the other hand are adhesively secured one to the other to seal the mailer. Transverse lines of perforations are provided inset of the end seals to enable the mailer to be opened and the insert extracted.

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: A software storage case comprises a cover and a base which are pivotal with respect to one another to form an easel for supporting documentation. The cover includes a first section for storing flexible magnetic discs and the documentation, while the base includes structure for locating and storing cassettes. The cover and the base both include anti-pilferage devices for the flexible magnetic discs and the cartridges.

Abstract: A letter form, which serves as both letter and window envelope, wherein the address is reverse printed on the inside of the window cover film and does not dictate the arrangement and design of the printed text of the letter form and wherein the address is readable when inserts are included. Preparation of the letter form advantageously includes printing of text and address concurrently.

Abstract: A direct mail solicitation device includes an outer wrapper folded along one edge, open at one end, closed at the other end and having an adhesive coated flap extending along the other side edge thereof for sealing the wrapper along said other side edge. An elongated inner sheet, having first and second portions, is folded about a transverse fold line and disposed in said outer wrapper with the fold line adjacent the closed end of the outer wrapper with the end of at least one of said portions opposite the fold line disposed adjacent the open end of the outer wrapper. A reply envelope is disposed in said outer wrapper between said first and second portions of said inner sheet adjacent said fold line and is dimensioned relative to said outer wrapper to be frictionally compressed between the side edges of said outer wrapper when said flap is sealed to said wrapper thereby locking the reply envelope and the folded sheet within said outer wrapper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personalized envelope in which is enclosed a personalized letter and a method of enclosing a personalized letter in a personalized mailing envelope. The personalized envelope has a small die-cut in an inconspicuous location through which a number on the enclosed personalized letter can be seen. By matching the number showing in the die-cut to a matching number on the envelope itself it is assured that the enclosed personalized letter is being sent to the correct addressee without reading name on letter.

Abstract: A business form assembly is provided in which the outer or top sheet is formed with a substantially rectangular window, which must be closed at the completion of the manufacturing stage. To this end, a patch or cover sheet with dimensions slightly larger than the window, is temporarily attached, by pressure sensitive adhesive, to the sheet next adjacent the top sheet but in overlying relationship with the window. The underside of the top sheet is provided with a heat activated adhesive pattern about the periphery of the window and facing the patch or cover. When the form is substantially complete, heat is applied to activate the various lines of adhesive utilized in the form, and including the pattern about the periphery of the window. In this manner, the patch or cover becomes permanently attached to the underside of the top sheet, and is easily removed from the adjacent sheet since the heat activated adhesive is stronger than the pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A display-mailer assembly in which a display card, having an object to be displayed fastened thereto, is inserted in an outer envelope of a transparent material for containing the display card during display. The envelope is quick-detachably fastened to retain the display card in the envelope and manually activated adhesive is provided on the envelope to enable the display card to be sealed in the envelope after it has been removed therefrom and addressed, to enable the assembly to be mailed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an envelope having a transparent layer, allowing printed information on the letter paper in the envelope to appear through the envelope. The inner surface of the transparent layer is laminated with a transparent, thermal adhering synthetic resin film to bind the transparent layer to a second layer along their periphery.

Abstract: A bifolded mailer is provided with head and foot panels which are individually shorter than its middle panel but collectively longer than its middle panel. The middle panel is provided with a window flap which remains joined along its lower margin. For variably printing the mailer on one face, the window flap is first folded down so that its outer face is exposed on the inner face of the mailer. After variable printing is applied, the form is processed foot first, in the source of which the window flap is folded back up and patched in place, the head panel is folded up and an insert body is deposited in the resulting trough, the foot panel is folded down, and adhesive bands, which have been applied to various marginal regions of the mailer panels, are activated, for instance by heated platens, creating seals at the left and right ends and in the lap between the head and foot on the outside rear of the mailer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a kit for direct mail solicitation. The kit includes a first envelope having a window, a second envelope having a window and an insert. The second envelope is sized for insertion into the first envelope. The insert is sized for insertion into the first envelope. The insert has a first and second portion which are integral. The first portion is defined by first and second sections. These sections are detachable from one another. The first section is sized for insertion into the second envelope after detachment from the second section. The first section comprises a non-releasable label having a first and second identification thereon. The first identification is located on the non-releasable label of the first section such that when the first section is inserted into the second envelope, the first indentification is in registry with the window of the second envelope. The second portion of the insert comprises a releasable label having the second identification thereon.

Abstract: A two-way envelope especially designed for use by Public Utilities, credit companies, mail order retailers and similar companies which have to send statements, bills, advertising brochures and/or offers and want to receive back payments or orders from their clients or consommers by return of mail. The envelope is made of one piece and comprises a flat pocket for receiving at least one document to be mailed or mailed back, and a flap integrally extending the upper edge of the top surface of this pocket. This flap comprises a first portion identical in size to the bottom surface of the pocket, and a second portion smaller in size than the top surface of the pocket. A first folding line is provided onto the flap adjacent the pocket to allow this flap to be folded upon the pocket to close with the first portion of the flap extending flat on the bottom surface of the pocket.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a business forms assembly system for medical use, particularly in hospitals, which are capable of being able to record a medical test, for example, a blood test, which assembly comprises a backing sheet with one part of the backing sheet having a transparent sheet secured thereto to provide a bag to contain a medical sample and another part thereof intended to receive information about the medical sample. The system also utilizes a retainer for supporting the bag containing the medical samples.

Abstract: A mailing piece for use in mass mailings including an envelope having insert material 26 within the envelope. An index mark 76 on the insert 26 are correlated with index openings 64, 66, 68 on the front 22 of the envelope so that, for example, the answers to questions disposed in areas 58, 60, 62 on the insert may be displayed to the recipient of the mailer through a window 56 in the front 22 of the envelope upon alignment of the index mark 76 with the index openings 64, 66 and 68 with such answers corresponding to questions located in areas 70, 72 and 74 associated with each index opening 64, 66 and 68.

Abstract: A remailable envelope is disclosed which comprises first and second extensions attached to the front and rear panels and first and second closure flaps attached to the first and second extensions. The nominal height of the rear wall is greater than the nominal height of the front wall, however, by selectively folding the envelope panels about the score lines provided for the first and second extensions, and first and second closure flaps, the envelope structure for the remailing can be made smaller than the envelope structure for the first mailing use.

Abstract: The front ply of the mailer is provided with a cutout window and a transparent patch over the window. The patch is provided with a CB coating while the underlying area of the insert ply is provided with a CF coating for chemically reacting with the first coating in response to an impact force from a stylus on the patch. Imaged information on the insert ply can be viewed through the transparent patch while being protected by the patch.