Abstract: A message device including a planar panel, a waterproof cup defining an enclosure having an outwardly extending flange and an open end where the flange is adapted to be attached to the panel with the open end adjacent the panel and the enclosure extending through an opening where the cup is adapted to receive a water soluble capsule containing a expanable material cut in the shape of a message so that the capsule melts when it is exposed to water and allows the message piece to expand.

Abstract: A folded mailer having panels laid one on the other on fold lines on a paper sheet divided by a middle and two other fold lines parallel to one another and parallel to shorter sides into four panels including two and panels end two middle panels. At least the two middle panels are of approximately equal size. The two end panels are folded at the two other fold lines over their adjacent middle panels. The two end panels and the two middle panels are so folded at the middle fold line that the two end panels lie on one another. At least one of the surfaces of the two end panels has thereon a releasing adhesive. A panoramic scene extends over all four panels and on a surface of the end panels which is folded against a surface of the middle panels over which the panoramic scene extends.

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: A greeting card including a removable, transparent receptacle for a gift, or token of affection such as a flower. The receptacle is detachably secured to the card for easy removal therefrom without damaging the card and without detracting from the appearance of the card.

Abstract: The invention comprises a greeting card having first and second hingedly connected sheets with indicia thereon in conventional format, with the addition of a third hinged sheet juxtaposed with the second sheet and in sealed relationship thereto. The third sheet is sealed to the second sheet around their free edges, and contains further indicia which is not normally visible, and is revealed only by irreversibly destroying the integrity of the seal between the second and third sheets. In another embodiment of the invention, the third sheet is detachably attached to the second sheet so that it may be detached and affixed repetitively.

Abstract: A postcard assembly comprising a first, second, and third sheet, the sheets being arranged one on top of another, with adjacent sheets removably attached together. The first and second sheets have first and second upper and first and second lower surfaces. The first and second lower surfaces comprise pressure sensitive material, wherein pressure on this material causes a visible mark to be formed on a sheet positioned below the first or second lower surface. The third sheet is adapted to be mailed as a postcard with the second sheet removably attached to the third sheet and with the second sheet obscuring any visible mark on the third sheet.

Abstract: A postcard is formed from a sheet-form member, for example a card, which is provided with a first layer of adhesive. An additional transparent sheet is provided. it is secured along one edge, preferably its upper edge, to the card. It is provided with a second layer of adhesive. A protective sheet is located between the two layers of adhesive to keep them separate. in use, a photograph or other article can be secured and sandwiched between the sheet-form member and the transparent sheet. For simplicity of production, all the components of the card have a uniform height across the width of the card to enable the postcards to be produced as an elongate strip which is cut to form individual postcards.

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 present invention pertains to an advertising pouch assembly for distributing advertising literature and the like to consumers through the mail or other appropriate means. The advertising pouch assembly is comprised of a first web and a second web. The second web is superimposed on the first web to form an inner pocket. In one embodiment of the advertising pouch assembly, the first web includes a closure flap, a backing panel, an advertising panel, a first business reply card panel, and a second business reply card panel. The second business reply card panel is folded along a hinge line and is secured to the first business reply card panel thus forming two business reply cards. The second web consists solely of a cover panel. The cover panel is secured to the backing panel in such a manner as to form a pocket whose opening is adjacent the closure flap. A portion of the cover panel is free from the backing panel to permit multiple sheets of literature to be inserted in the pocket by mechanical means.

Abstract: A combined mailer and easel-type display frame is formed from a planar blank and comprises first and second overlying panels defining a picture-receiving and displaying pocket. A third panel integral with the lower panel along a fold line coextensive with the open mouth of the pocket is selectively folded between a first position overlying the pocket and closing the mouth thereof and a second rearwardly diverging position defining a support easel. A brace panel is integral with the third panel and includes an outer tongue portion selectively engaged through a slot in the lower panel to secure the third panel in both positions thereof. The brace panel, inward of the tongue, includes a finger-accommodating gripping opening for facilitating manipulation of the tongue. The brace panel is defined by multiple parallel sections with fold lines therebetween for a controlled manipulation of the brace panel for engagement and disengagement of the tongue.

Abstract: A wedding invitation or other image-bearing product inscribed or otherwise printed on the face of an edge-bevelled glass plate nested within a well formed in a rigid foam-plastic block, the well being so placed as to create a rectangular frame bordering the glass plate. The block is covered by a pad of like material having the same rectangular dimensions to form a sandwich assembly. This assembly is inserted in and snugly held in a cardboard box to provide a mailer that may be safely sent to the party to whom the invitation or product is addressed.

Abstract: A card for conveying short messages and information in the nature of a postal card or the like. The card defines a front and back surface suitable for receiving printed material. A crease is formed in the card so as to define a flap rotatable about the crease. The flap carries a perforated tab having a sealing material thereon for sealing the flap permanently against the balance of the card so as to obscure the written message from view. The tab is perforated whereby in order to view the message the tab is separated along the perforations from the flap thereby exposing the message. Disposed about the peripheral edge of the flap are areas containing a second temporary sealing material which also may hold the flap in a folded position temporarily for marketing display purposes whereby the flap is non-destructively releasable from its temporarily sealed position.

Abstract: A postal card having a cover sheet releasably bonded to the printed surface of a card substrate, comprising a card substrate on which secret contents are printed, a transparent protection film made of a thermoplastic resin bonded by means of adhesive layer to the printed surface of the card substrate, a cover sheet applied with a lamination film made of a thermoplastic resin different from the thermoplastic resin for the protection film, and a coupling layer made of the same kind of the thermoplastic resin as that for the lamination film and supplied between the protection film and the lamination film while heated to a temperature within a range from the softening point to the melting point of the resin for releasably coupling the protection film and the lamination film, in which the protection film, the coupling layer and the lamination film are firmly secured with each other at a fixing area and a releasing area is formed at another portion of the outer peripheral region.

Abstract: A packaging and advertising device comprising a blank of readily foldable material having a transverse frangible tear line for dividing the blank into a header portion and a connected foldable box forming portion. The box forming portion is reversely folded upon itself in the knockdown position whereby the header portion and connected reversely folded box portion define an essentially flat insert which can be readily inserted between the pages of a periodical.The box forming portion is further prescored and/or die cut so that the same can be readily formed into a sealable box which can be readily separated from its header portion and used as a mailer or package for mailing various articles.

Abstract: A form having a stock paper size and having perforations or the like which define a predetermined shape capable of being folded into an envelope includes closing extensions having a self-adhesive layer of disposed on one side thereof. The perforations also define a label having a self adhesive material disposed on the same side of said form as said form as said adhesive layer disposed on said extension.

Abstract: An efficiency Photo-mailer item, uniquely conifigured in a special unitary panel Di-scored/Tri-sectioned format, so that Senders preferred photograph is presented through a protective glazed-aperture at the central front panel adjacent to the address indicia-space, yet the novel arrangement enables said photo to again reappear in proper orientation to view as one unfolds the panel to read the accompanying personal-letter portion, contained in relative privacy within the confines of the inside back-panel section during mailing; plus, the provision of a uniquely attractive display-modality, through result of a natural `splay-leg` effect achieved via said scored deformation of the card-stock material, in conjunction with an auxiliary retension provision for use on slick surfaces; the said aggregate folded panel sections being maintained closed during mailing via provisionary `stays`.

Abstract: First and second panels are connected by a hinge joint for folding together. The front surface of the first panel is capable of receiving a design and the rear surface thereof has a paper release sheet covering a pressure sensitive adhesive which holds the photograph in place and also holds the card in folded condition. The front surface of the second panel is a support surface for a photograph and includes a small area of pressure sensitive adhesive for temporarily holding a photograph in place. The rear surface of the second panel comprises a message-address postcard surface. An opening cut through the first panel is arranged to display a photograph therethrough when the panels are folded shut and held shut by the adhesive on the rear surface of the first panel. The front surface of the second panel has locators thereon for properly positioning a photograph to be displayed in the opening.

Abstract: Reversible multifoldable greeting and advertising card having a plurality of panels with illustrations thereon and off-set openings in the panels through which the illustrations are visible to display messages and greetings to be conveyed which are related to various occasions and circumstances.

Abstract: A reusable greeting card formed of a single-folded sheet having the greeting message provided on the upper portion of the card. The sheet is vertically folded and has at least one removable first sender's signature section extending across the bottom of the card and attached to the card by a frangible section. A second signature section is provided above the frangible area, thus allowing the card to be reused upon removal of the first signature section. Different size envelopes are provided with the card one of which is sized to receive the card only after removal of the first signature portion.

Abstract: A mailer bag is fabricated from a rectilinear blank formed of paper, paperboard or the like and has two parallel score lines for folding, with one of the panels having a plurality of equally spaced, parallel cuts formed therein extending from one leading edge for a major portion of the length along the panel to a location near the opposite edge so that when folded over and glued, the uncut section serves to seal one end of the mailer. Glue is applied to alternate sites on the two end, or outer, panels so that when the cut end panel is folded over to meet with the center panel, and the other end panel is folded over on top of the other two panels, the cut panel sections will adhere in an alternating manner to the appropriate glued matching sections of the other two panels.

Abstract: An integral multiple use message unit package having a display surface and a plurality of individual message units removably adhered to the backside of the display surface. In one embodiment, the individual message units may be adapted to be filled out with a message and an address, stamped and mailed. Upon receipt, the top message unit with the message can be removed by the recipient, revealing a fresh message unit and allowing the process to be repeated. In another embodiment of the invention, the message unit package is for direct mail advertising and the individual message units may be post cards having advertising material printed on one side and postage and the advertiser's address printed on the other side. Thus, the recipient of the advertisement may conveniently indicate on the appropriate message unit, or post card, his level of interest in the goods or services offered and mail it back to the sender.

Abstract: A commemorative card is formed from water impervious or water resistant material and is provided with means for mounting at least one fresh or artificial flower thereon. Where the card is to carry a fresh flower or flowers, means for supplying moisture to the flower or flowers, such as a water-retentive hard foamed plastics material, may be provided to keep the flower or flowers fresh. The water retentive material may be mounted in a pocket or recess formed at the rear of the card, the flower stem or stems passing through an aperture in the card. A region is provided on the face of the card which is receptive to ink so that a message or signature may be written on the card, while the card as a whole is resistant to moisture.

Abstract: An information folder wherein a strip of paper or like sheet material is subdivided by a plurality of generally equally spaced parallel scores into a plurality of generally rectangular panels having informative indicia marked thereon, and folds are provided along the scores defining hinge connections between panels, the strip being wound about one end panel into a flattened spiral with all the panels in generally congruent overlying relation with each other.

Abstract: A mailable, promotional device is disclosed, usefully employed in promotional activities such as the assemblage of a mailing list. The device comprises, broadly, a wallet type of foldable display frame including tear off sheets for the inclusion of indicia to be returned to the promoter.

Abstract: A light reflection and blinking light apparatus comprising a light emitter, a means for regulating the transmission of light from the light emitter, and a length of fiber optic in communication with the light emitter incorporating a means for reflecting the light transmitted within the fiber optic to the outside at a specified location, and method for using the same.

Abstract: The multi-leaved tablet of this invention consists of leaves with corresponding surface portions adhesively interconnected and with corresponding surface portions free to fold relative to adjacent leaves. The leaves are of predetermined configuration and are die cut from a plurality of panels arranged so that they overlap. An area of adhesive interconnects portions of the surfaces of adjoining panels. This area has a rectilinear peripheral segment, and each die-cut leaf includes at least a portion of the rectilinear peripheral segment of the adhesive area. The rectilinear peripheral segment of the adhesive area is coincident with the folding axes of the leaves.

Abstract: A fancy article for use as greeting gifts such as greeting cards. The article comprises a metal sheet such as a tin plate having on its front surface an imprint of an image of a picture, design or other visible representation, or a combination thereof, and a planar writing medium fixedly disposed on a back side of the metal sheet such that one of opposite surfaces thereof faces toward the back surface of the metal sheet. The planar writing medium is made of a material suitable for writing on the other surface thereof. The metal sheet is preferably formed with a peripheral rib so as to define a shallow receptacle which is filled with a suitable filler. The filler has the planar writing medium or is covered with the same. The writing medium may be provided on a backing sheet member in which is embedded the metal sheet, so that the peripheral portions of the backing sheet member form a frame for the image carried on the metal sheet.

Abstract: A letter whose letter card consists of one or more plates of hard-paste china bearing one or more messages in the form of images, handwritten notes, proverbs, verses or the like. The envelope for the letter card consists of relatively stiff and shock-absorbent material, such as corrugated cardboard. Prior to introduction into the envelope, the letter card is placed into a recess formed in one side of an insert which snugly fits into the envelope and is also made of corrugated cardboard. The letter card can be assembled of two plates which are pivotally connected to each other by one or more flexible strips so that they can pivot relative to each other between first positions of full overlap and second positions in which they are located in mutually inclined planes. The letter card can be placed on a table top, suspended on a wall, framed or otherwise set up for more or less permanent exhibition in a home, office, dormitory, military barracks or the like.

Abstract: A publication consists of a folded cover sheet within which is assembled an insert of printed pages. The cover sheet is appropriately printed to provide a front cover page when folded and an integrated poster on its normally concealed side when unfolded, and the insert pages are dimensioned and configured for convenient and protected disposition therewithin.

Abstract: A mailing and display package and method for manufacturing the same is prepared from a cardboard or paper board blank which is divided into two panels by a fold line. A window is cut in the blank and is symmetrical in each of the two panels on each side of the fold line and is further bordered on all sides by the blank. A piece of transparent film covers the window and the blank is folded along the fold line until the two panels of the blank are in face to face contact at which time they are secured to each other. The transparent film material forms an enclosed transparent pouch to retain a product for mailing or displaying.

Abstract: A reply card arrangement comprises a reply card detachable from a plurality of folded pages. The reply card is composed of two sheet portions in superimposed relation and adhesively secured together along a side of each. A first sheet portion of the two ply reply card has discontinuous score lines thereon defining a detachable flap raisable from the first sheet portion to exposed to view a part of the inside surface of the second sheet of the two ply reply card. Confidential information may be entered on the exposed part which is then covered by the flap which may be secured to the second sheet portion with a wettable adhesive located along the margin of the flap.

Abstract: A method of information transfer for sightless persons, sighted persons and mixed sightless and sighted persons comprises the steps of choosing and conveying a message from a stock of messages, the messages being set forth on a message medium in optically discernible form and in tactilely discernible form, said forms at least partly corresponding. The optical form comprises text and/or pictorial depictions, and the tactile form comprises braille. The method is especially applicable to greeting cards.

Abstract: A letter whose letter card consists of one or more plates of hard-paste china bearing one or more messages in the form of images, handwritten notes, proverbs, verses or the like. The envelope for the letter card consists of relatively stiff and shock-absorbent material, such as corrugated cardboard. Prior to introduction into the envelope, the letter card is placed into a recess formed in one side of an insert which snugly fits into the envelope and is also made of corrugated cardboard or a like shock-absorbent material to reduce the likelihood of chipping, breakage and/or other damage to the letter card during mailing or other mode of shipment to the recipient(s). The letter card can be assembled of two plates which are pivotally connected to each other by one or more flexible strips so that they can pivot relative to each other between first positions of full overlap preparatory to introduction into the envelope and second positions in which they are located in mutually inclined planes.

Abstract: A fully functional spinning toy of the yo-yo type is adapted to serve as an easily mailable written greeting or message medium. The extreme thinness of the device enables standard envelope mailing within postal regulations. The device is also useful for advertising, as a premium, and as a business gift.

Abstract: An integral package for a cassette type article comprising a foldable member having first and second cover walls pivotally connected to a spine wall to form a book-like container, and having disposed between the cover walls a rectangular tubular compartment. The compartment has a side panel provided with a slotted opening dimensioned for receiving therein at least a portion of the article, and is disposed with respect to the spine wall for retaining the article in the compartment when the container is closed. The foldable member also may have a flap portion integrally connected to one of the cover walls along a perforated edge to provide a support hanger which may be used to support the package in retail displays and may be readily removed when the package is stored, similar to a book on a shelf, for example.

Abstract: A kit for returning lost or stolen wallets and like articles is described. The kit consists of a card, a stamp and a mailing label mounted in over-lapping relationship on one side of the card in slots in the card. Strips of pressure sensitive tape are mounted on the opposite side of the card. Indicia containing instructions for use of the stamp, label and tape are located on the same side of the card as the label. A transparent holder receives the card. The kit is kept in the wallet in the hope that the finder will return the wallet by using the kit which is available therein.

Abstract: A post card is disclosed which includes a rectangular-shaped base member conforming in shape and size to requirements of the United Postal Service, and an opaque cover member of substantially smaller size than the base member attached to the base member. At least a portion of the information to be transmitted by use of the post card is carried in full view at one face of the base member. Another portion of the information is carried on one of the facing surfaces of the base and cover members for normally hiding such portion from view. At least a portion of the cover member, or a portion of the base member underlying the cover member, is removable by the recipient of the post card to expose to view such normally-hidden message portion. The portion of the message to be hidden may be imprinted before the cover member is attached to the base member.

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 photograph mailing postcard comprises a unitary rectangular card of paper material having top and bottom longitudinal edges, and opposite side edges, and front and back sides. The card has top and bottom sections respectively defined by a first line which extends between the side edges and parallel with the longitudinal edges. A cut is formed in the card along the first line from one side edge to a point spaced from the other side edge thus forming top and bottom connection portions of the sections defined by the other side edge, the longitudinal edges and a second line which extends between the longitudinal edges through the point on the first line and parallel with the other side edge, and top and bottom flap portions respectively joined to the connected portions along the second line. The bottom flap portion has a rectangular window therein covered by a sheet of transparent material adhered to the front side.

Abstract: A novelty greeting card having front and rear panels hingedly connected by a spine section of finite width. A block having a thickness equal to the width of the spine and the same area as the back panel is secured to the front face of the back panel. A well formed in the central portion of the block and contains a dog biscuit.

Abstract: To reduce the cost of air travel insurance premiums substantially, by eliminating the need for insurance company representatives, agents, or machines, in airport terminals or elsewhere, purchasers contract with and prepay a nominal sum to the insurance company for a selected amount of air travel insurance coverage. The insureds are supplied through the mail with a designated number of proper documents in assembled relationship for use in coaction with conventional air travel tickets in a manner whereby the purchaser can assure the validation of his or her air travel insurance prior to take-off on a mode of air travel. A return envelope is provided, addressed to the insurance company or agent. The envelope includes a positioning means for the air travel ticket and insurance documents assembly to be temporarily assembled with the envelope to enable the purchaser to imprint the validating indicia on an element of the ticket to be given to the air travel ticket agent and also on the insurance documents assembly.

Abstract: A greeting card with a removable decal, secured to one side by adhesive. A foldable side with an opening having the general outline of the decal, but of smaller perimeter, allows viewing of the decal when the card is folded closed and also assists in maintaining the decal in viewable register with the opening in the card. When the decal, which has an adhesive backing covered by a protective material, is removed from the greeting card, it may be applied to another surface.

Abstract: A combined letter envelope and display frame device for mailing and dispensing photographs includes a single piece of light cardboard or paper material folded into at least two panels. A first of the panels has on one side thereof adhesive strips for attachment thereto of a photograph to be mailed and displayed, and also for attachment thereto of one side of a second of the panels which is adapted to be folded over the one side of the first panel, thereby enclosing the photograph within the panels and forming a letter envelope. The second panel has therein an integral window portion defined by perforations which extend through the second panel, such that the window portion may be selectively manually removed along the perforations, thereby forming a display window for display of the photograph. One of the panels forms a back cover of the device and has therein a selectively manually movable supporting leg for supporting the device when it is employed as a display frame.

Abstract: A simulated extendable and collapsible evergreen tree including a flat support sheet having a cut formed therethrough starting at a point removed from the center of the support sheet and proceeding inwardly of the sheet in a circular formation in an ever decreasing diameter to form a spiral connected to the support sheet with a central formation having a socket. The flat support is mounted on a base member which has a socket mounted centrally thereof. A rod is engaged at one end in the socket of the central formation and at the other end in the socket on the base member thereby supporting the spiral in extended condition.

Abstract: A novelty postcard and method wherein a thermocontractive plastic plate is initially adhered to a backing sheet in the form of a postcard. The thermocontractive plastic plate is painted or marked with designs, drawings or other indicia. When the card has reached its destination it may be heated in an oven to between 200.degree. and 400.degree. F., whereupon the thermocontractive plastic plate softens and shrinks to a miniature size to form a novelty. During the heating process, the thermocontractive plastic plate separates from the message-carrying backing sheet which remains substantially the same size as it was before heating.

Abstract: A greeting card which includes a folding, three-dimensional hanging ornament that can be punched out of panels of the card while the greeting itself can be separated for reference and saving, and the ornament may be hung for decorative purposes. The combination provides an attractive remembrance and combines the usefulness of a three-dimensional decoration and with the ability to preserve the greeting in card form.

Abstract: A greeting card which includes an ornament that can be folded into a three-dimensional bird cage, with small paper board birds that protrude partly from the sides, and which card can include a separate panel for containing a greeting that may be separated from the other panels in which the bird cage is contained as a punch out ornament. The combination provides an attractive three-dimensional ornament that can be used for hanging in appropriate places, as well as a remembrance type card.

Abstract: A postcard includes a relatively rigid panel made of cardboard, or the like, having a writing surface on one side thereof and a photograph display surface on the other side thereof. The photograph display surface has a layer of adhesive thereon to which is secured a clear plastic sheet beneath which a photograph is secured. By using this postcard, one may mail any photograph desired. The postcard is especially convenient and useful in mailing self-developing photographs.

Abstract: A card has a first section shown as in the form of a picture postcard and a folded-over second section on the front of which there is a printed message and the back of which has pressure sensitive material enabling the card to be adhered to a display surface.

Abstract: A greeting card includes a three dimensional hanging ornament comprising a star-like configuration that is erected in a unique manner after it has been punched out from the card. The card is oriented to provide a greeting message on one panel, which can be removed for keeping, while the other panels form the punched out star and can be erected into a hanging ornament.