Abstract: An advertisement device for direct mail delivery from a sender to a recipient. The advertisement device includes a synthetic panel having a front side, a back side, an advertisement on at least one of the front side and the back side, and a thickness sufficient to maintain integrity of the synthetic panel. The advertisement device also includes a response panel for responding to the advertisement. The response panel has information responsive to the advertisement thereon and is adapted to receive delivery information thereon. The response panel is attachable to the synthetic panel for direct mail delivery to the recipient with the synthetic panel, is detachable from the synthetic panel, and is adapted for direct mail delivery from the recipient to the sender.

Abstract: A mailer intermediate, foldable into postcard size, includes a generally rectangular sheet of card stock having first and second side edges, first and second end edges, and first and second faces. A fold line extends substantially transverse to the side edges and substantially bisecting them, and dividing the sheet into first and second portions. An adhesive pattern on the first face of the sheet, adjacent at least one of the first and second end edges, secures the first and second portions together adjacent the first and second end edges. An obscuring coating and a camouflage image are provided on the first face of the sheet. Variable indicia are printed on the obscuring coating, and are not legible when viewed by an observer who separates the first and second portions while the first and second portions remain secured together adjacent the first and second end edges. The obscuring coating may comprise a multi-layer, thermochromic coating.

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: A message card includes: a card body having first and second leaves, the card body being foldable and unfoldable in a manner that the first leaf is movable toward and away from the second leaf between closed and opened positions; a mounting base provided on the second leaf; a supporting mechanism mounted on the mounting base and defining two opposite end openings that are spaced apart from each other by a gap; a circuit unit; a switch mounted on the mounting base, coupled electrically to the circuit unit, and having an actuating member extending into the gap; and a flexible driving lever attached to the first leaf, extending through the end openings, and co-movable with the first leaf relative to the second leaf. The driving lever has a driving segment that is received in the gap to drive movement of the actuating member of the switch.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a form for a postcard mailer are disclosed. An example form includes a substrate sheet having top and bottom edges, first and second side edges, and first and second faces. The form also includes at least first and second fold lines dividing the sheet into at least first, second, and third panels with a hang tag removably coupled to at least a portion of one of the first, second or third panels. Finally, the form has a first adhesive area provided on the first face of at least one of the second or third panels and a second adhesive area provided on the second face of at least one of the first and second panels, wherein the first and second adhesive areas adhere the third panel to the first face of the second panel and the first panel to the second face of the second panel when the substrate sheet is folded about the fold lines.

Abstract: In a reply card enabling a recipient of said reply card to answer at least one request made by a sender of said reply card by taking a determined physical action on at least one identified zone of said reply card, provision is made for at least one identified zone of said reply card to be provided with a succession of signs printed with a conductive ink, and for a determined physical action to be taken that consists in perforating at least one of said identified zones so as to detach at least a portion of said succession of signs printed with a conductive ink from the reply card, the effect of said detaching being to prevent a radio-frequency read device possessed by the sender from receiving the answer associated with said succession of signs printed with a conductive ink and detached by the recipient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunction and low-cost photoprint storage bag. When paper is die-cut along a pattern to produce development sheets, folds are created simultaneously, thereby achieving simple manufacturing. A multifunction photoprint storage bag can be realized by folding along folds on the die-cut development sheet, which is used as a photoprint storage bag and a photo stand, and further as a sealed letter by folding back in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A composite magnetic card for bearing printed data and suitable for mailing purposes comprising (a) a first planar sheet of paper cardstock having a first face and second face; (b) a second planar sheet comprising a magnetic material having a first face and a second face and defining at least one detachable portion defined by a die cut while having suitably located portions integrally retained to non-detachable magnetic material of the second planar sheet; wherein the first sheet first face is sufficiently and suitably adhered with an adhesive to the second sheet first face to retain the detachable portion of the second sheet to the first sheet but wherein the adhesive is not disposed at first selected locations between the first sheet and the second sheet within the card. The resultant card after the detachable portion has been removed is adhesive-free to provide a non-sticky, clear area of the card, which may be readily used to clearly displace further desired data.

Abstract: Forms having return postcards are described herein. An example form to be folded as an outgoing mailer includes a quadrate sheet of paper having a first face opposite a second face, substantially parallel top and bottom edges, and substantially parallel first and second side edges, where the first and second side edges are substantially perpendicular to the top and bottom edges. The form includes at least first, second, and third fold lines parallel to the top and bottom edges to divide the sheet into at least first, second, third, and fourth panels. The second face of the second panel and the second face of the third panel fold onto each other to form a postcard when the sheet is double parallel folded about the fold lines. At least a first portion of the second face of the second panel and at least a second portion of the second face of the third panel include a first adhesive area to couple the second and third panels when the sheet is folded along the fold lines.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a double folded postcard form having a removable label are disclosed. An example form includes a quadrate sheet having parallel top and bottom edges, parallel first and second side edges perpendicular to the top edge and first and second faces. The example form also includes at least first, second, and third fold lines parallel to the top and bottom edges dividing the sheet into at least first, second, third and fourth panels, the first and fourth panels being substantially the same size and the second and third panels being substantially the same size. There is also an opening in at least one of the first, second, third and fourth panels, a liner attached to the first face of the at least one panel to cover at least a portion of the opening, and a label removably disposed on the liner in the opening.

Abstract: A double postcard mailer has personal information on an interior face, which is concealed by a panel. The panel is affixed to the interior face with adhesive, except at a flap having a tab extending form the panel. The panel can be removed to reveal the personal information by pulling the tab and separating the panel from the interior face. In some embodiments, the panel is perforated and the panel tears at the perforations in order to remove a portion of the panel and reveal the information. In other embodiments, the flap is affixed to an opposing interior face, so that as the double postcard is opened, portions of the panel are removed by staying attached to the opposing interior face.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device that acts as a medium for multimedia communication, the collection, arrangement and display of this medium, exploiting a combination of the advantages of traditional means of communication (letter, post-card, personal announcement, etc.) and the use of souvenir albums, means for storing CDs/DVDs/Blu-Ray DVDs (storage furniture, folders, etc.), means of display (photo frame, poster, magnet, etc,) as well as the advantages of digital convergence in communication, in multimedia and in interactivity such as the textual and multimedia communication of personal and professional messages thanks to Internet services and the exploitation of the multimedia content of CDs, DVDs and the Blu-Ray DVD with its personalisable functions of interactivity and of connectivity to the Internet thanks to a DVD player.

Abstract: A freestanding card can include a main display area. The card can also include a base that can hold the main display area in a generally upright position, such as a base including a left leg extending away from a left side of a central lower portion of the card, and a right leg extending away from a right side of the central lower portion of the card. The card can be a unitary card including the main display area and the base. The base may hold the main display area in a concavo-convex shape.

Abstract: A mailpiece for optical discs and like articles that can meet the U.S. Postal Service standards for automated letter processing by Postal Service equipment and thus qualify for appropriated postal mailing rates.

Abstract: A mailer intermediate includes a generally rectangular sheet of printable, postcard stock having first and second side edges, first and second end edges, and first and second faces. A fold line extends substantially transverse to the side edges and substantially bisects them, whereby the sheet is divided by the fold line into first and second postcard portions. An adhesive pattern is provided on the first face of the sheet, adjacent at least one of the first and second end edges, for securing the first and second postcard portions together adjacent the first and second end edges. Adhesive patterns on the first face of the sheet adjacent the first and second side edges are provided only near the fold line, whereby the first face of the first and second postcard portions are not adhered together along a substantial majority of the extent of the first and second side edges of the first and second postcard portions. The fold line may be defined by a line of weakness, such as for example a perforation line.

Abstract: A device comprised of two flat layers of equal dimensions shaped like a postcard, for mailing a biodegradable organic video media item, such as a CD or DVD, integrated and embodied into its bottom layer, so as to create a greeting card. A picturesque scene is on its front cover related to the contents of the CD or DVD. The back cover has areas designated for greetings, instructions, recipient's address, and postage. The top and bottom layers are glued together. The glue is positioned so as not to contact the readable surface of the CD or DVD and degrade play. Once the top layer is separated from the bottom layer, the recipient can detach the CD or DVD from the bottom layer along outlines of the inner and outer perimeters of the CD's or DVD's shape, in order to play the CD or DVD.

Abstract: A postcard combined with a puzzle to furnish the recipient with a diversion beyond merely reading the card. Preferred embodiments of the puzzle postcard, besides having the usual space for placing postage and a recipient's address and a space adorned with a symbolic representation and/or for writing a message to the recipient, also have at least one puzzle suited to be solved on a two-dimensional board. The contemplated puzzles may be not only ordinary crossword puzzles, but also Sudoku puzzles, code puzzles (relating numbers to words), and any other word- or number-related type puzzles suited to be solved on a two-dimensional board.

Abstract: A secret postcard in accordance with the present invention is comprised of a single sheet, and a released paper. The sheet is foldable about a return line, and has a first area and a second area. A first perforation, and a second perforation are formed at a front surface of the second area. A first adhesive layer is formed at a rear surface of the second area in an area sandwiched between the return line and the first perforation. A second adhesive layer is formed at the rear surface of the second area in an area sandwiched between the second perforation and an edge of the second area extending in parallel with the return line. The second adhesive layer has such an adhesive force that the rear surfaces of the first and second areas cannot be released from each other after they were adhered to each other.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for marketing products and information; the packaging arrangement including an envelope, a sleeve, and a postcard. Each of the sleeve and the postcard being positionable within a volume defined by the envelope. The postcard including a tab that is located outside of the volume of the envelope when the postcard is positioned within the envelope. The sleeve including a front floating panel and a back panel designed and arranged to create visual illusions and provide various visual effects.

Abstract: A three ply folding card. A method of manufacturing folding cards involving folding two edge portions of a sheet over a central portion to superposition two or three plies of the folding card against each other. A blank for forming folding cards having a plurality of plies of the folding cards positioned on either side of a fold line, one or more of the plies, and its corresponding ply on the other side of the fold line being oriented differently to the other ply or plies. A sheet comprising a plurality of blanks or arrays of plies for forming folding cards.

Abstract: In one embodiment a direct mailer is made essentially of a single piece of paper or other material having on a first side an addressee and a postage indicator and having on a second opposite side at least six advertisers' advertisements and an indication of discounts (e.g., coupons) associated with at least three of those advertisements. The paper or other material, which is preferably folded as a bi-fold, tri-fold, quad-fold, or more, can have a final folded size which permits the mailer to qualify for bulk mail rates. In another embodiment, the direct mailer is made essentially of a single piece of folded paper or other material having on the addressee and postage indicators on the same side as the at least six advertisers' advertisements and indications of discounts associated with at least three of those advertisements.

Abstract: A single blank is provided with four removable sections which are sub-divided by lines of weakening and fold lines. The blank is foldable along a longitudinal line and transverse line to form the four sections into a four layer product. Upon removable from the blank, the four layer product may be manipulated to expose different sub-sections and, thus, provide different pictorial representations depending upon the imaging of the sub-sections. The sub-sections are imaged in a coordinated manner to produce different scenes.

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: A device for mailing and displaying one or many photographs and other flat objects. The mailer offers a convenient means of mailing more than twenty photographs or other flat objects in an attractive envelope that has a preprinted area for a mailing address and an easily removed perforated panel that allows the recipient to quickly view the mailer contents. A foldable panel serves as an easel for quick and easy display of the exposed photograph.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a return postcard, two anchor portions disposed on either side of the postcard, printer track strips having a plurality of holes for engaging a printer, such as a dot matrix printer, and a hole capable of being sensed by another type of printer, such as a thermal printer. The indicia printed upon the mailing assembly including the designator indicating the special service required, are printed using a single color thereby simplifying the printing process. The return postcard is removably attached to anchor portions such that the return postcard remains attached to the envelope until received by the addressee, at which time the return postcard may be removed from the anchor portions. The assembly is designed to incorporate a form into the return postcard to simplify preparation of the mailpiece for delivery by the special service.

Abstract: A form assembly formed by front and back plies for creating a postcard having printing on both faces from a single pass through a non-impact printing device.

Abstract: The three dimensional mailer has multiple stacked layers forming a pocket to accept and transport a sample to an intended recipient. The middle layer has the overall dimensions of the mailer in a generally rectangular shape with a rectangular opening die cut to admit a sample. The thickness of the middle layer is determined by the thickness of the sample. The top layer attaches above the middle layer and has a die cut tab for accessing the opening in the middle layer. The bottom layer opposite the top layer provides a backing to the opening. Preferably, the top layer, middle layer, and bottom layer are separate pieces laminated together. Alternatively, the top layer and the bottom layer are contiguous and joined with a spine whereupon the top layer and bottom layer fold upon the spine to contain the middle layer.

Abstract: The mailing device of the present invention consists of a rectangular card having front and back surfaces. Front and back surfaces are divided and foldable into three corresponding sections; the front surface having first, second, and third sections; and the back surface having fourth, fifth and sixth sections. The device includes a window allowing dimensional contents to be viewed and supporting structure to resist crushing. A pocket feature allows money, notes, gift cards, etc. to be inserted by the consumer and mailed within the device. The pocket is hidden from view and located between the first section and fourth section of the mailing device. The pocket is closed by bending an envelope flap attached to the first section of the device over the fourth section of the mailing device. The envelope flap is further comprised of a low-tack adhesive strip providing securing means to the fourth section of the device.

Abstract: A postcard having a writing implement attached thereto, such that the postcard and writing implement may be sold as a single unit. The postcard may further include prepaid postage for mailing to anywhere in the world. The invention further includes a multi-pack set of postcards having a detachable writing implement.

Abstract: A key card holder having a detachable card. The card may comprise a postcard with pre-paid postage or the postcard may include a voucher for free postage and mailing. A removably attached writing implement may be provided. The detachable card may further comprise a coupon, survey, map, checkout form, or an advertisement. Another aspect includes a hotel check-in kit comprising a key card and a postcard.

Abstract: A printable sheet including one or more envelope assemblies formed thereon, each having a central body panel, an end flap, a pair of opposing top and bottom panels, a business card removably attached and incorporated into the bottom panel, and a retaining flap. The sheet is capable of being placed in a printer to have images and/or indicia printed on the envelope assemblies. Each envelope assembly is capable can be removed from the printable sheet and folded along weakened lines, and adhered to itself to form a secure sleeve or envelope for holding various items. Each envelope has a retaining flap on the open end that can be tucked into the envelope after insertion of its contents in order to retain the contents, which could either be used or removed if desired. The envelope could be designed to readily hold business card compact discs. The business card can be subsequently separated by the user from the formed envelope.

Abstract: A planar carrier for a coded card is substantially aesthetically irreversibly convertible from a substantially two-dimensional blank into a three-dimensional card enclosing gift package.

Abstract: A plurality of edges (106–110) of a transparent sheet (112) are adhered to a back (114) of a paper backing (116) to from a clear-front envelope (102). A support flap (104) is attached to the clear-front envelope (102) where the support flap (104) folds away from the clear-front envelope (102) at a fold line (126) and has an edge for resting a horizontal surface. A display item is secured between the paper backing (116) and the transparent sheet (112) and can be displayed in a landscape or portrait position. Postage indicia (1102) on the support flap (104) allows the display item to be mailed as a personalized postcard. Other indicia (1104) may further provide advertising or customize the display device (100).

Abstract: Inline crossfold product and method that will provide substantially more insert sheet material than previous inline crossfold methods, and, additional inline crossfold packet configurations, is provided. A bound crossfold booklet, the equivalent of or a small catalog, which is particularly adapted for large mail distribution is provided. The substantially lower mailing cost of a six by nine inch booklet size, instead of the ordinary letter size catalog, yields substantial savings. Production and handling costs are also minimized since the booklets are bound in the inline process, thereby eliminating separate handling and binding costs, where there is a separate binding and envelope stuffing operation required.

Abstract: A USPS postcard mailer with return postcard is formed from a single sheet of, e.g., 28# paper utilizing pressure seal cohesive material. This is accomplished by applying cohesive material in a unique pattern and then folding the 28# pattern into a double V-fold construction to create the return receipt postcard required by and meeting the requirements of USPS.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing confirmation and messaging relating to the distribution of a mail piece within a mailing system. Information including a mailer's address is included in a digital post mark or printed directly on the mail piece. During delivery of the mail piece, the information is read, and the mailer's address is captured. A message, which may include a mail piece image, a recipient response and physical image of a recipient, is sent to the mailer in accordance with read information.

Abstract: A postal mailer which comprises a postcard having in the front left top section a detachable calling card and having in the back surface left top, left bottom, right bottom and central sections map indicia designating the general area and specific location of the return address indicia on the postcard.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring delivery by a special service and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a return postcard and anchor portions removably attached to the return postcard. The anchor portions include adhesive that allows the anchor portions to be attached to a mailpiece. The return postcard includes a special services designator section indicative of the special service required for delivery of the mailpiece. The return postcard is integrally formed, but removably attached, such that the return postcard remains attached to the envelope until received by the addressee, at which time the return postcard may be removed. The assembly is designed to incorporate a form into the return postcard to simplify preparation of the mailpiece for delivery by the special service. Alternatively, the postcard may contain a machine readable code that aids in the delivery and tracking of the mailpiece.

Abstract: A promotional form is provided which includes a detachable element received within the surrounding margin of a base sheet, the base sheet being folded and sealed around one side of the detachable element to initially conceal a message, question or other indicia hidden until the detachable element is at least partially removed. The promotional form may include a plurality of detachable elements having correlated indicia printed on an exposed side and either on the concealed side of the element or in a portion of the opposing form section in registry with the detachable element. A game or educational piece may be inexpensively provided by correlating different indicia messages corresponding to respective detachable elements, so that in response to an initial query or instruction, a plurality of possible results may be revealed, leading in turn to an outcome revealed by removal of a further detachable element.

Abstract: A wrapped-card assembly comprising a data-encoded card enclosed in a wrapping. The data-encoded card comprises confidential and non-confidential information in a visible form. The wrapping comprises an opaque area and a transparent area. The opaque area covers at least partially the confidential information. The transparent area covers at least partially the non-confidential information.

Abstract: A mailing assembly for use in connection with non-domestic delivery of a mailpiece wherein the sender of the mailpiece is required to complete a sender's declaration. The assembly includes a mailing form that may be sub-divided into customs declarations forms, a dispatch notice and a backing sheet. The backing sheet may be peeled off the mailing form exposing adhesive on the backing sheet. The backing sheet may be folded in such a way as to provide an envelope to adhere to the mailpiece to be non-domestically delivered. The customs declarations forms and, dispatch notice may then be inserted into the envelope whereupon the mailpiece may be non-domestically delivered. The customs declaration forms and dispatch notice of the mailing form may be variably printed with information to aid in the non-domestic delivery of the mailpiece.

Abstract: A business reply mail piece and associated processing system that allows information contained within business reply mail to be scanned and interpreted before the business reply mail reaches its ultimate destination is provided. A machine-readable block of control information that instructs computer-driven actuators what to do with the business reply mail document itself, its digital image (or parts of thereof) and the data elements contained in the document, based on selections made by the recipient, is provided on the business reply mail piece. A scanner module scans the business reply mail piece to read the selection made by the recipient and the corresponding instructions from the block of control information. A control module interprets the data to provide instructions for the processing of the business reply mail piece based on the recipient's selection.

Abstract: An article of personal communication is provided that is made from a single layer of sheet material. The article includes a primary panel for displaying a primary printed message and a flap fixed to the primary panel at a first fold line, wherein the flap is folded along the first fold line to lie behind the primary panel. The article may also include a rear panel fixed to the primary panel at a second fold line and folded along the second fold line to lie behind the primary panel. An adhesive may be disposed between the primary panel and the rear panel.

Abstract: A personalized picture postcard for holding inserted photographs has a trilaminate structure that includes a backing sheet of a rectangular shape that has an exposed lower surface provided with printed indicia indicating the location of a mailing address and a position for writing a message to the recipient, a rectangular transparent window sheet adhesively bonded to an upper surface of the backing sheet along three aligned side edges to define an envelope therebetween that is open on one end and a magnetic strip sandwiched therebetween and bonded to the backing sheet. The backing sheet has a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive extending along the remaining edge i.e., the free edge thereof. A removable cover strip or liner is releasably secured over the pressure-sensitive adhesive strip to define an open end into which a photo can be inserted by the user. A rectangular border is provided for framing the inserted photo.

Abstract: A form assembly formed by front and back plies for creating a postcard having printing on both faces from a single pass through a non-impact printing device.

Abstract: An apparatus for discretely and securely sending and receiving messages on post cards includes a generally flat planar post card message cover having an inner face and an outer face and including a generally rectangular generally opaque cover plate sized to fit onto and cover one side of a post card. At least one adhesive strip is mounted on the inner face of the post card message cover for securely attaching the post card message cover to the post card in generally parallel contact therewith. A generally opaque message revealing panel section of the post card message cover is operative to removably cover a message printed on the post card, the message revealing panel section being movable between a message covering position releasably connected and aligned generally coplanar with the post card message cover and a message revealing position permitting viewing of a message printed on the post card.

Abstract: A greeting card which comprises a main panel having a front surface and a rear surface, the front surface having a message containment area. The greeting card further comprises a sleeve member overlapping at least a portion of the rear surface of the main panel. The sleeve member includes a bottom edge, a top edge and two side edges. Each of the two side edges and the bottom edge are engaged to the rear surface of the main panel. The sleeve member and the rear surface define a sleeve having an opening defined by the top edge of the sleeve member and the rear surface adjacent thereto. The sleeve constructed and arranged to receive and removably retain at least a portion of at least one stationary item.

Abstract: An envelope has a top face, a bottom face and an open lower edge. A plurality of gift items are in a generally rectangular configuration. The gift items have a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, and a second end. The gift items have a length and a width each less that the length and the width of the envelope. A plurality of adhesive stripes are adapted to attach the plurality of gift items end to end. In this manner the gift items are held end to end when the gift items are folded in a corrugated fashion and placed within the envelope. The gift items may be removed by pulling them out from the open lower edge of the envelope.

Abstract: A single blank is provided with four removable sections which are sub-divided by lines of weakening and fold lines. The blank is foldable along a longitudinal line and transverse line to form the four sections into a four layer product. Upon removable from the blank, the four layer product may be manipulated to expose different sub-sections and, thus, provide different pictorial representations depending upon the imaging of the sub-sections. The sub-sections are imaged in a coordinated manner to produce different scenes.

Abstract: In order to create interest in advertising pieces in a consumer, a pop-up advertising piece includes a booklet-shaped advertiser movable from a closed position to an open position. An anchoring strip is in vertical confronting relation to a normally inwardly facing surface of one of the cover portions and has top and bottom edges secured to the normally inwardly facing surface in general proximity to top and bottom edges thereof. An internal substrate has one vertical edge secured to the one of the cover portions opposite the anchoring strip and the other vertical edge is secured to the anchoring strip. A first fold line is provided on the internal substrate in spaced relation to a generally vertical fold line of the booklet-shaped advertiser when it is in the closed position. The internal substrate also has a second fold line on the side of the anchoring strip opposite the first fold line.