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: 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: An envelope sheet assembly for securing into a brochure or binder includes multiple sheets overlying one another so that the assembly is of uniform thickness to facilitate printing thereon. The envelope sheet assembly is preferably 8½ inches by 11 inches in size, and the envelope is preferably 11 inches by 4½ inches. Permanent pressure sensitive adhesive is employed to hold the sheets together and to form the envelope. The adhesive is also applied to the sealing flap, with a removable strip coated with a suitable release agent (i.e. silicone) protecting the adhesive coated flap. Perforations permit easy removal of the envelope from the assembly. The perforations can have a cut and tie pattern wherein the ties attach the envelope to the sheet assembly. The sheet assembly frames the envelope at all outside edges of the envelope or some of the outer edges of the sheet assembly can form outer edges of the envelope.

Abstract: A form is provided for attaching portions thereof to a mailpiece for shipping of the mailpiece by a special service. The form consists of two special service designation sections. The sender may desire to send an article by one of the two special services. The form provides a choice for the sender with regard to the type of special service desired. Detachable parts are provided on a sheet for subsequent attachment to the mailpiece or shipping item following printing thereof. The form includes a number of adhesively backed label sections and a return postcard section for selective attachment to selected areas of a mailpiece or shipping item to identify the mailpiece or shipping item and simplify the task of designating special services for a particular mailpiece or shipping item. The form is designed so that information unique to the mailpiece, such as the identification of the sender and addressee and special handling requests, can be printed on one side of the form only.

Abstract: The envelope of the present invention is prepared from a single blank of material to include a detachable inside bangtail flap, and a full access rear opening which exposes and automatically elevates the bangtail flap for easy removal when the envelope is opened.

Abstract: An envelope for first mailing having a closure flap and an outside bangtail flap which includes a detachable coupon portion. The bangtail flap is larger than the closure flap, is foldably attached to the rear panel of the envelope, and is adhered exteriorly thereto at its side edges, while the closure flap is foldably attached to the front panel of the envelope and is folded over about the bangtail flap and adhered thereto to close the envelope.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring delivery by a special service and a method and system for imaging the same are provided. The assembly includes a generic mailing label having a back side adhesively and detachably affixed to a backing sheet. The label may be imaged with all of the information necessary to serve as one of many types of special service mailing labels. Removal of the label from the associated backing sheet allows the label to be permanently affixed to a mailpiece. Upon delivery of the mailpiece, a return receipt postcard portion of the label may be removed and forwarded to the sender of the mailpiece as a return receipt. A method and system for the automatic imaging of such mailing label are also provided wherein the sender of the mailpiece may obtain a special service mailing label from a vending-type machine upon providing all of the required information for the desired special mailing service.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a single sheet constructed in such a way that one portion of the sheet provides a label and the other portion provides a return postcard or other special service form for attachment to an envelope in its assembled position. The return postcard is integrally formed and 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. Further, removably attached to the return postcard is a special service designator section that may be removed and applied to the mailpiece to aid in the delivery of the mailpiece.

Abstract: A wallet size pocketed booklet which has been adapted to hold a card having the dimensions of a conventional credit card, and is particularly designed to be carried in the credit card compartment of a wallet or similar size compartment holder. The use of a resin emulsion adhesive, a vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer emulsion, in the pocketed booklet makes it possible to create a properly formed pocket closed on three sides for holding and protecting the card.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring delivery by a special service and a method and system for imaging the same are provided. The assembly includes a generic mailing label having a back side adhesively and detachably affixed to a backing sheet. The label may be imaged with all of the information necessary to serve as one of many types of special service mailing labels. Removal of the label from the associated backing sheet allows the label to be permanently affixed to a mailpiece. Upon delivery of the mailpiece, a return receipt postcard portion of the label may be removed and forwarded to the sender of the mailpiece as a return receipt. A method and system for the automatic imaging of such mailing label are also provided wherein the sender of the mailpiece may obtain a special service mailing label from a vending-type machine upon providing all of the required information for the desired special mailing service.

Abstract: A C-fold type business form having three panels formed from a single sheet of paper that is C-folded about fold lines is specifically adapted to be used for certified or registered mail. Certified or registered mail return receipt indicia is imaged on the third panel first and second faces, including a signature line imaged on the third panel first face, and a plurality of lines of weakness are formed in the third panel to define a return receipt card with the return receipt indicia on it. Certified or registered mail notification indicia is imaged on the second panel first face, as well as variable outgoing address indicia. Green printing is provided on the third panel in at least the area of the return receipt card. The return receipt card is readily removable from the rest of the mailer with a minimum of perf lines provided, but optionally with tacking adhesive adjacent the return receipt card holding the third and first panels together.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a single sheet constructed in such a way that one portion of the sheet provides a label and the other portion provides a return postcard or other special service form for attachment to an envelope in its assembled position. 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.

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 single sheet constructed in such a way that one portion of the sheet provides a label and the other portion provides a return postcard or other special service form for attachment to an envelope in its assembled position. The sheet includes a backing to which the portions are attached. The backing may include a section that is printable and frozen to the postcard such that the section remains attached to the mailpiece after printing. 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.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a single sheet constructed in such a way that one portion of the sheet provides a label and the other portion provides a return postcard or other special service form for attachment to an envelope in its assembled position. 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.

Abstract: A blank for making an envelope from paper sheet stock and an envelope made from paper entirely or partially coated with a microencapsulated material that produces a visible record copy marking upon application of a force thereto and creation of an original marking thereby. The blank and the envelope have a first panel having a sealing flap and a pair of end flaps. A second panel is connected to the first panel, a third panel connected to the second panel, and a fourth panel connected to said third panel. At least the third and fourth panels are made from a front coated carbonless paper. Optionally, the fourth panel includes a back coated carbonless paper. Assembly of the blank to create the envelope and use of an instrument on the assembled envelope permits a user to create an original marking on a panel and simultaneously create a visible copy of the marking on another panel of the envelope by applying a force with the instrument.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a single sheet constructed in such a way that one portion of the sheet provides a label and the other portion provides a return postcard or other special service form for attachment to an envelope in its assembled position. The sheet includes a backing to which the portions are attached. The backing may include a section that is cut out to expose one or more of the portions. 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.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a single sheet constructed in such a way that one portion of the sheet provides a label and the other portion provides a return postcard or other special service form for attachment to an envelope in its assembled position. 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.

Abstract: A mailer structure designed to accommodate sending, through postal services, a first class letter and through components associated with the subject mailer structure, the return of a domestic return receipt in accordance with postal requirements for certified letters, return receipt requested. The subject mailer structure includes a base sheet having a first and second portions removably connected to one another by a seam preferably defined by a perforated construction to allow separation of the first and second portions. The second portion is dimensionally larger than the first portion and includes a front surface and rear surface having zones formed thereon for the individual printing or writing of a personalized message, the identification of the article being sent, and space for the address of the addressee. The rear surface may include a pre-printed standardized or generalized message thereon.

Abstract: A four panel mailer formed of a single sheet or ply of paper is including an elongated sheet (10) of material adapted to receive indicia and made up of four connected panels (18, 20, 22, 24) including two end panels (18, 24) at opposite ends of the sheet and two intermediate panels (20, 22) adjacent one another and located between and adjacent respective ones of the end panels (18, 24). One of the end panels (18) is somewhat longer in the direction of elongation of the sheet (10) than the other of the end panels (24) and has an address window (38). The other of the end panels (24) has two lines of apertures (66) extending in the direction of elongation of the sheet.

Abstract: A sheet of foldable material has four panels, separated from each other by parallel folds with a pocket for storing receipts being formed by folding the lower two panels together. The sheet has adhesive along two or more edges or on tabs projecting from the edges for sealing the folded sheet when creating the pocket. The upper and center panels have a business form such as an expense report that corresponds to the stored receipts. The form may have overlaid on it one or more detachable sheets of self-duplicating paper, such as carbon paper or "carbonless paper," for forming duplicates of the business form. When the form is complete the panels are folded over each other and sealed with adhesive strips along the sides of the sheet. The folded sheet and accompanying receipts may be mailed to the appropriate recipient or location for entry into an accounting system.