Abstract: This invention is concerned with a business form assembly for use in hospitals and capable of recording details of a medical test, for example, a blood test. The assembly comprises a forms sheet and a bag capable of receiving a container containing a test sample and having closure means at the mouth of the bag to secure the container in the bag. The bag is secured to the forms sheet by adhesive. The business forms assembly is conveniently mounted on a retainer system comprising a continuous bar with a plurality of removable limbs with the lower limb passing through respective apertures in the assemblies.

Abstract: A method for first day of issue authentication of sheets of original stamps containing a selvage edge integrally formed with the sheet of stamps during printing wherein the method comprises affixing an extra original stamp of the same issue as the sheet of original stamps being authenticated in-line with an exposed portion of the selvage edge, a First Day of Issue cancellation seal then is applied to the exposed portion of the selvage edge in a manner such that the bulls eye and a portion of the killer bar segments containing the first day of issue notice is applied directly to the selvage edge and only the terminal ends of the killer bar extend to and cancel the extra original stamp.

Abstract: A combination envelope and display device includes front and side flaps combined to form an envelope enclosure together with a back flap which may be folded upon the envelope enclosure and secured thereto by a delayed-tack adhesive or folded to provide a support for display use. The front panel defines a window with surrounding frame and an overlying removable address panel. The address panel may be inscribed with appropriate postage and address and removed by the recipient to expose the envelope contents for display.

Abstract: A document sending device or system is described wherein the message bearing document contains specific locations for placing information regarding at least first and second addressees. A document container or envelope receives the message bearing document and it has at least first and second windows formed respectively in opposite sides and the windows are in registration one with the other. The locations of the address information on the document are such that with proper orientation and reorientation of the document each one of the address information locations will register with one or the other of the windows in the document container. The document sending device can also be used in conjunction with diverse forms of shipping containers, packages and the like to facilitate movement among multiple addressees.

Abstract: An envelope and blank structure is disclosed for use with promotional mailings. The envelope includes at least one window opening in its front panel which is normally covered by a sheet of transparent window material. The outer surface of the window material is in turn applied with a non-transparent coating for obscuring a message included within the envelope beneath the window opening. The message may subsequently be revealed without opening the envelope by scratching or rubbing the coating from the window material.

Abstract: An overnight package for delivery of letters. The package consists of a ply of paperboard and a ply of film joined to the paperboard to create a pouch in which an envelope bearing the shipper's address and the recipient's address may be inserted. The pouch has a pressure-sensitive sealing flap to securely enclose the letter within the pouch, thereby forming the shipping package.

Abstract: An overnight letter envelope is provided wherein a pouch is formed between a flexible transparent sheet and the outer surface of one panel of the envelope with the major portions of the lengthwise edges of the flexible transparent sheet being covered by portions of the side panels of the envelope. Cut outs are provided in the side panels so that one widthwise edge of the flexible transparent sheet may be moved away from the outer surface of the panel of the envelope; the airbill inserted into the pouch; a peel away strip removed from the flexible transparent sheet and the flexible transparent sheet secured to the outer surface of the panel of the envelope by self adhering adhesive on the portion of the inner surface of the flexible transparent sheet.

Abstract: An economical frame and protector for photographs, visual displays, and three-dimensional objects, also useable as an envelope for mailing: for the purposes of protecting, framing, and storing the photograph while eliminating the weight of unnecessary wrappers subject to postage; and further providing, integral with the frame a selection of contours for cropping the photograph, slots for instant positioning in a selected orientation in the frame, artistic decorations, upright supporting means, stiffeners, and self-adhering protectors for removing defacing ink-like marks.

Abstract: A file folder comprises a rear panel of stiff paper-stock and a front panel of transparent plastic material connected to the rear panel along a hinge line. Preferably, the hinge line is provided by a soft crease in the front panel which defines an inturned margin adhesively secured to the rear panel. The file folder is durable, is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and decorate, and affords notations to be made thereon using a variety of writing implements. Several different embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract: An envelope which, for the purposes of delivery, may be hung over a door knob. The envelope comprises an envelope portion provided with a flap for closing that envelope portion, and a hanging portion from which the envelope portion is separable, the hanging portion being formed with an aperture from which a slit radiates and provided with a flap for sealing across the slit once the envelope has been applied (by its aperture) to the door handle.

Abstract: A window envelope modifier can be assembled with a document which, when prepared for mailing, may be shorter than the inside length of a window envelope or narrower than the inside height of the envelope. The modifier prevents shifting of the document within the envelope during handling and mailing to an extent which might prevent the usual recipient's address on the document from being easily seen through the envelope window.The modifier has a body portion with opposite ends and a transverse strip of contact adhesive spaced between such ends and closer to one end than to the other. A premarked or prescored fold line is located between the adhesive strip and the other opposite end. A removable protective strip may cover the adhesive strip prior to use. The modifier is capable of use in either flat or preferably folded form and may be provided as separate individual sheets or as severable portions of a continuous supply roll.

Abstract: An envelope type mailing folder having an inner primary pocket for receipt of the material to be shipped, and a transparent, outer secondary pocket for receipt of shipping documents.

Abstract: An improved envelope arrangement which is readily adaptable for resealing and reuse after an initial sealing and use. The envelope arrangement includes inner and outer flap portions and defines a pouch-like pocket portion for insertion of materials therein. The envelope may be used initially by sealing of the outer flap portion, which is readily openable and removable by the recipient of the envelope. The recipient may then reuse the envelope by again sealing it by use of the inner flap portion.

Abstract: A remailable envelope formed from an envelope blank which is symmetrical about its center line. The remailable envelope consists of a front panel which may be provided with one or more optional viewing windows and which is integrally connected to a sealable top flap, a pair of opposed side flaps and a back panel; and a resealing flap integrally attached to the back panel. For first mailing, the resealing flap, containing at least two fold lines, is folded within the envelope pocket and mail enclosures are inserted therein. The top flap is then folded to overlie a portion of the back panel and is sealed thereto. Upon receipt by the original addressee, the envelope is opened by removing a tear strip provided in the top flap, enclosures are removed, and the resealing flap is pulled from within the envelope pocket. For second mailing, a response is placed within the envelope pocket and the resealing flap is folded to overlie a portion of the front panel and is sealed thereto.

Abstract: A remailable envelope having an envelope body formed of front and rear panels, a first closure flap on the front panel and a return closure flap on the rear panel which is folded upon itself and inserted into the envelope body during the first mailing of the envelope. A perforated line divides the front panel into upper and lower panel portions, address information for the first mailing being exhibited by the lower panel portion. The upper panel portion is detachable at the perforated line by the addressee to expose the second closure flap for its expeditious removal from the envelope pocket. The second closure flap is large enough to substantially cover the lower panel portion during remailing and exhibits the address of the second addressee. The detachable upper panel portion can have advertising imprinted thereon or form a response document such as an order form for use by the addressee in return mailing to the sender.

Abstract: In combination, a two-way postal card and cover envelope having the ability to be mailed out and then re-folded to use said cover and envelope again wherein the positioning of the enclosed message card will automatically completely re-address said postal card so to be re-mailed again when stapled together.

Abstract: A dual pocket, easy opening envelope has a first envelope pocket defined by a front panel and an overlying rear panel secured by inwardly folded side flaps at the edges of the front panel. A separate panel is secured to the inside surface of the front panel to form a second envelope pocket. The front panel includes a generally-rectangular removeable access panel defined by perforations. A pull tab is formed on one edge of the removeable panel to enable a recipient to easily remove the access panel from the face of the envelope to get to the contents of the second envelope pocket.

Abstract: A compartmented envelope is disclosed which includes two compartments front-to-back formed by non-overlapping elongated end closure flaps. The front compartment includes a window behind which a preaddressed item might be placed and the envelope is arranged so that the window compartment is in front of the envelope stuffer when the preaddressed item is stuffed. The envelope panels are preapplied with a pressure sensitive adhesive that will only adhere to itself in a pattern so that items smaller than the envelope itself can be inserted and locked in place within the front compartment while the second compartment is available for larger more bulky items. In other embodiments, the envelope includes an unsecured end closure flap that may be opened for postal inspection when the envelope is carrying both first and third class matter, and/or a means for gaining access to one compartment independently of the other.

Abstract: A device having indicia announcing an event including an edible item having indicia thereon which includes as part of the indicia the letters "SHE". A walled sleeve includes an opening in the wall thereof of a size when positioned on the item exposes only the letters "SHE" or "HE" of the indicia. The sleeve includes complementary indicia such as "IT'S A" adjacent the opening of the sleeve whereby the only indicia appearing on the item is "IT'S A SHE" when the letters "SHE" are exposed or "IT'S A HE" when the letters "HE" are exposed.

Abstract: A rectangular envelope formed from a single sheet of paper has a front panel with a window and foldable flaps on each edge. A first enclosure in the envelope has an address visible through the window and three of the flaps hold the enclosure in place and are loosely held in place while the fourth flap overlies the other three and is temporarily adhered, for mailing. For return mailing, after the first enclosure has been removed, the fourth flap is folded against the front panel and a return address on the fourth flap is visible through the window. A second enclosure is placed against the fourth flap and the other three flaps are folded to enclose it and the outer one of them is then permanently adhered to an edge of the fourth flap to close the envelope for return mailing.

Abstract: A novelty package formable from a single blank, the package including a primary panel having a window, a secondary panel behind the primary panel and having a first area normally visible through the window and a second area visible through the window on sliding of the panels with respect to each other, and a flexible back on the package for normally holding the panels in a first position while allowing the panels to be slid with respect to each other. The package is intended to retain a product without impairing the slidable relation of the panels.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a credit card mailer or mailing assembly including an envelope, a carrying member having an adhesive area thereupon for releasably engaging one or more credit cards in order to effectively immobilize the credit cards within the envelope and a wrapping member for enclosing the carrying member and masking the presence of the credit cards within the envelope.

Abstract: A mailing apparatus is provided for sending a numbered communication through the mail including an attention-getting border contiguous said number. The invention includes a letter having an address area and a number area with the number area being surrounded by a border. An envelope is provided including openings therein covered by glassine windows permitting viewing of the address and number therethrough from the exterior of the envelope once the letter has been appropriately folded and properly inserted within the interior of the envelope. In one embodiment, the opening within the envelope permitting viewing of the numbered area on the letter therethrough is also configured to permit viewing therethrough of the border about the numbered area. Alternately, or in addition, the area of the envelope which permits viewing of the numbered portion of an appropriately inserted letter therethrough includes a border thereabout.

Abstract: A mailer comprising a window envelope and an enclosure to be transmitted therein. The envelope is provided with first and second tear strips which are adhesively joined when the envelope is first sealed, but which can be torn off as a unit to leave a reusuable envelope. The enclosure is provided with a first removable portion to be retained by the recipient, and a second portion to be returned to the sender. It also includes two address areas laterally positioned to line up with the window of the envelope. As mailed, a first address area is in the window and the enclosure fills the envelope. Tearing off the removable portion of the enclosure reduces its size to fit the modified envelope, and the second area lines up with the envelope window. A modification of the invention forms a pulltab for convenience in opening the original envelope.

Abstract: A display card of the pull card type having a swinging operating tab for sliding an intermediate display leaf between a back leaf and the display aperture of a front display leaf to shift the intermediate display leaf and change the scene or message visible through the display aperture. The front and back leaves are joined at their sides by folds which provide an envelope for the sliding intermediate leaf and which also serve as relatively long guides for the sliding intermediate leaf; and the tab has two spaced hinge-like folds, one connecting one of the two layers of the tab to the intermediate leaf and the other fold connecting its other layer to a flexible projecting section of the back leaf. The two ends of the envelope are open and the intermediate leaf may be elongated to extend beyond the end of the envelope when the tab is in the folded position.