Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic apparatus including a flexible display of which at least a portion is located at a first side of the electronic apparatus and a size of the flexible display exposed at the first side is changed, and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to provide first content in a first area of the flexible display exposed on the first side and provide at least a portion of second content in a second area of the flexible display exposed on the first side based on information on the size in response to the size being changed, a size of the first area corresponds to a predetermined size, and a size of the second area corresponds to a change in the size of the flexible display exposed at the first side.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a glass roll, includes: a forming step (S1) of forming, while conveying a glass film, the glass film by a downdraw method; a temporary rolling step (S3) of rolling the glass film while superposing a protective film on the glass film at a downstream end of a path of the conveying in the forming step (S1), to thereby manufacture a source glass roll; and a main rolling step (S4) of unrolling, while conveying the glass film to a downstream side, the glass film from the source glass roll, and then rerolling the glass film while superposing a protective film on the glass film at a downstream end of a path of the conveying, to thereby manufacture a glass roll. Higher tension in a rolling direction is applied to the glass film in the main rolling step (S4) than in the temporary rolling step (S3).

Abstract: A sealing system for creating a sealed letter by use of an envelope sheet with a bond part on a basis of a sealing setting. The sealing system includes a transmission amount detector configured to detect an amount of transmission of the envelope sheet being conveyed on a conveyance path, a bond position calculator configured to calculate a first bond position where the bond part exists in the envelope sheet on a basis of the amount of transmission as detected by the transmission amount detector, and a judgment unit configured to judge whether the envelope sheet is conveyed a correct way round in a conveyance direction of the envelope sheet, from the first bond position as calculated by the bond position calculator and a second bond position based on the sealing setting.

Abstract: A device for retaining a print medium during printing according to various exemplary embodiments can include a print medium protector pocket having a front sheet, a back sheet, and an opening. The pocket may be adapted to receive therein through the opening a print medium. A plurality of retaining mechanisms may be cut into the back sheet for releasably attaching the print medium and holding the print medium relative to the back sheet during a printing operation. In various embodiments, a device for retaining a print medium during printing can include a reusable carrier assembly and an adhesive retaining mechanism. The adhesive retaining mechanism is temporarily attached to the carrier assembly to temporarily retain the print medium at any position on the carrier assembly during the printing operation.

Abstract: A flexible pouch having a printed wireless information tag thereon. The flexible pouch has a panel with at least one side seam, at least one inseam and a wireless information tag printed on the panel. The panel can have a foil layer included therewithin and an insulator layer between the panel and the wireless information tag. Also, the wireless information tag is printed with conductive ink.

Abstract: An enveloping machine includes a first feed path for feeding an envelope sheet, a second feed path for feeding a content sheet, a feed roller mechanism disposed on the first feed path and provided with nip rollers for feeding the envelope sheet, an insertion and seal unit disposed downstream from a confluent point of the first and second feed paths for inserting the content sheet into the folded envelope sheet and then sealing the folded envelope sheet, a position correction unit disposed upstream from the confluent point for correcting a lateral position of the envelope sheet, and a controller. The controller controls the feed roller mechanism to hold the envelope sheet by the nip rollers, and concurrently controls the position correction unit to shift the envelope sheet laterally to a predetermined lateral position. According to the enveloping machine, time required for position correction of the envelope sheet can be shortened.

Abstract: A method for single pass printing of mailer envelopes and contents includes: providing an envelope with an open window in the envelope; inserting a sheet into the envelope having an unprinted region so that the unprinted region is exposed through the window of the envelope; feeding the envelope into a printer; and printing a first customer-specific data (such as an address) on the envelope and a second customer-specific data (such as a barcode) on the exposed region of the sheet. The printer may be an inkjet printer so that the data is printed in a single pass, without removing the envelope from the printer.

Abstract: A carton processing apparatus and method can be used to reduce inventory of pre-printed or pre-labeled cartons. The carton processing apparatus can use a stacked inventory of unassembled cartons in a first planar orientation. A carton can be picked from the inventory, rotated from the first planar orientation to a print plane, and transported near a carton coding device, such as an ink jet printer, which can apply indicia to the carton. The processed carton can be further rotated or provided to a downstream device or process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmacy operation apparatus intended for advancing prescription preparation procedures and more specific the process of bagging dispensed drug. Pharmacy bagging leaflet comprises a rectangular paper sheet having upper and lower faces. The sheet has a fold line dividing the sheet into first and second sections, with the second section having wider margin than the first section, and the first section having a pocket structure, such that first and second sections when folded together will form a flat leaflet with a portion of the second section extending from the first section. Leaflet being loadable into a computer output printer, for receiving patient-drug information on the second section face, then leaflet being reversely folded with the first section overlying and covering second section printed face, such that drug private information being secured whereas patient information is visible and pocket opining being exposed.

Abstract: A letter producing system includes: a printing unit for performing printing on a paper sheet for enclosure and a paper sheet for envelope and outputting the paper sheet for enclosure before the paper sheet for envelope; an inserting and sealing unit for making an envelope from the paper sheet for envelope and inserting and sealing the paper sheet for enclosure in the envelope; an enclosure size obtaining section for obtaining size information of the enclosure; a paper output timing obtaining section for obtaining information of output timing of the first paper sheet for enclosure from the printing unit based on the size information of the enclosure; and a paper output control section for controlling timing of output of the first paper sheet for enclosure from the printing unit to the inserting and sealing unit based on the information of output timing.

Abstract: In a sealed letter producing device which folds and seals, with a content, an envelope sheet on which pressure-sensitive adhesives are provided, sealing with pressure rollers smaller than in conventional rollers is achieved. Pressure-sensitive adhesives 106 are provided in both edge portions in the width direction of an envelope sheet 100, and remoistening paste 107 is provided inwardly of both edge portions. The remoistening paste is moistened when the envelope sheet wrapping a content is bent and formed into an envelope 50, the entire surface of the envelope is pressurized by low-pressure rollers and adhered with the remoistening paste, and further only both edge portions of the envelope 50 are pressurized by an upper and lower set and a left and right pair of the pressure rollers 80, 80 having a small width to adhere the pressure-sensitive adhesive 106.

Abstract: Resealable packaging for food products is provided with a flexible container having a top face and side faces. A container aperture is disposed in the top face and a flexible closure flap extends from a base portion to a gripping member, and is provided with a movable portion covered of repositionable adhesive to cover the aperture and adhere to a peripheral area thereof in a closed position. The packaging comprises a stiffening band device made of a flexible material longer than the closure flap, which is bonded to the container through the top face and over two side faces and arranged to cover at least the portions of the peripheral area comprised between the longitudinal sides of the closure flap and the facing sides of the aperture. The aperture and the band device are delimited by continuous cut out lines. A method of manufacturing is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a plurality of flexible pouches from a continuous web of film having a plurality of registration marks spaced a predetermined distance apart. The apparatus includes a film displacement mechanism, a registration mark sensor, and a controller. The film displacement mechanism includes at least one vertically oriented roller that rollingly engages with the continuous web of film. The film displacement mechanism adjusts the tension in the film by horizontally displacing the vertically oriented roller. The registration mark sensor is positioned upstream of the film displacement mechanism and is configured to detect the registration marks. The controller controls the film displacement mechanism to horizontally displace the film upon receipt of a signal from the registration mark sensor.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to techniques and equipment to prepare articles of manufacture that can be used in a document processing system, such as a wrapping document processing system, that individually wraps each form in a manner that produces a mailpiece. The manufactured mailpiece is an integrated bidirectional mailpiece having outgoing and return envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the integrated mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, coupons, inserted documents, statements or payment coupons.

Abstract: A method and a device for producing filter inserts (1), in particular filter inserts (1) for preparing a coffee or tea filtrate, including the continuous folding (A) of a filter paper sheet (2) into a double layer (3), partially binding (B) the double layer (3) to a plurality of interconnected filter inserts (1) using at least one stamped seam (4) and separating (D) the interconnected filter inserts (1) from the filter paper sheet (2). The filter inserts (1) are provided with a label (5) after folding (A).

Abstract: A custom-decorated giftwrap is made by feeding a folded sheet into a printer, while avoiding paper jams therein by holding together sheet portions of the sheet.

Abstract: In the production of printed packaging laminate in web form, a method of reducing both waste quantity and stereo cost in connection with lamination, printing and splitting a material web, the material web being split into narrower semi-webs which are provided with a centred printed area and split into two webs of a final width by means of a similarly centred, longitudinal incision.

Abstract: An image forming system with a finisher connected to a copying machine via an inverting unit. The finisher has a stapling section which staples sheets stacked on a tray with a stapler and a folding section which folds a sheet with folding rollers. In a confidential mode, a sheet on which an image with confidential or private contents has been copied is transported to the finisher with its image-formed side facing down and is folded in two with the image inside. Then, in the stapling section, the folded sheet is stapled along a side opposite the fold.

Abstract: A business form intermediate with pressure activated cohesive in separable side margins is otherwise conventional except for the particular patterns of cohesive. The patterns prevent cupping (i.e. flexing or distortion) of the vertical edges. Substantially straight line series of substantially rectangular spots having dimensions about ¼ inch by ⅛ inch, and spaced from each other about ½ inch, are preferably provided, along the vertical (side) edges of the intermediate on at least one face, and preferably both faces (not staggered horizontally, but not significantly vertically overlapping, from one face to the other).

Abstract: A printable sheet is disclosed including a first portion and a second portion foldable together about a fold line and adherable together by adhesive means. The printable sheet also includes frangible means for allowing the sheet to be unfolded. The adhesive means is active and, until use, is covered by a liner.

Abstract: A single sheet business form construction printable in an impact or a non-impact printer includes a base sheet of face stock having a front, a back, a top, a bottom, and first and second sides. The base sheet is adapted to receive a first line of weakening in a first desired location extending adjacent and parallel to the first side to define a first tear strip on the base sheet between the first desired location and the first side. The base sheet is adapted to receive a second line of weakening in a second desired location extending adjacent and parallel to the second side to define a second tear strip on the base sheet between the second desired location and the second side. A first transverse line of weakening is intermediate and parallel the top and the bottom and extends between the first and second desired locations. A lateral strip of adhesive is parallel to the first transverse line of weakening between the transverse line of weakening and the bottom.

Abstract: A integrated transport system includes automated mass mailing material handling. An infeed accepts material directly the output of a folder, applies an address to each article, and outputs the addressed articles on a collection table. Because the infeed is adaptable across a variety of configurations, the integrated transport system receives a flow of mass mailing material from a variety of heights and machine sources. Overall, the present invention facilitates more automated, more accurate, and more productive manipulation and handling of mass mailing material in preparation for submission to the postal service.

Abstract: A method for making weather resistant packaging with high quality graphics on the exterior of packaging material wherein the desired graphics are printed on a thin vinyl sheet with an offset lithographic printing process using solventless, styrene-based, ultraviolet ink on the vinyl substrate. Optionally, a water-based coating can be applied over the cured ink to increase wear resistant attributes of the desired graphics. The vinyl sheet is attached to the packaging material, and an ultraviolet clear coat is placed over the combined vinyl sheet and packaging material. Finally, the combination is cut to form the weather resistant package having the desired graphics.

Abstract: Accelerating the processing speed of a form-fill-seal packaging machine by continuously running a strip-like film, even if using a printing device of an intermittent printing type. Arm members (35) pivot around support axes (36) and are provided on a feed path of a strip-like film (F). Rollers (37,38) guiding the film (F) are provided at front and rear end portions of the arm members (35) whereby portions of the film (F) meander. A stopper member (32) stops the running of the film (F) and is disposed between accumulating portions (A, B). Printing is carried out on the film (F) by a printer (28) of an intermittent printing type in a period of time during which a portion of the film (F) is stopped by the stopper member (32). The continuous running of the film (F) is not hampered during this stoppage period since a portion of the film (F) is accumulated at the accumulating portion (A) on the downstream side.

Abstract: Anti-falsification paper is provided in which a thread is exposed at window portions provided on the surface of the paper, and which does not produce any cockles even when wound up continuously in a roll and has good appearance in terms of design. This anti-falsification prevention paper is combination paper having at least two paper layers including an outermost layer and an inner layer. Window portions are formed in the outermost layer at intervals in a longitudinal direction of the paper. In the window portions there are formed watermarks of letters or pictures, and a thread inserted between the outermost layer and the other layer is exposed at these window portions. The ratio between the length (X) of the window portions in the longitudinal direction of the paper and the length (Y) in the same direction of non-window portions between the window portions is set at 3:1 to 1:2 to securely prevent the formation of cockles during the winding of paper.

Abstract: A paper product, such as an advertising brochure, a cover or the like, is formed by using the novel method of the present invention. In the present method, a continuous moving web of paper is provided. The web is longitudinally slit at positions offset to one side of a longitudinal axis of the web, preferably a centerline axis, at spaced positions to form a plurality of longitudinal slits which are separated from each other by a continuous portion of the web. Thereafter, adhesive is deposited on the web at a position offset from the longitudinal slit, and preferably along a side margin of the web. A first portion of the web is folded over onto a second portion of the web along a fold line at a position between the longitudinal slit and the adhesive. Next, the first portion is secured to the second portion by the adhesive to form a secured section. The longitudinal slit is thereafter positioned between the secured section and the fold line.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a folded document, such as a mailer, including a camera and microprocessor for viewing printed information on a printed sheet and storing the information in a memory. The printed sheet is then folded to enclose the printed information within the folded sheet. A printer is connected to the camera and microprocessor to retrieve the stored information and print the information on the folded sheet.

Abstract: A flat trapezoidal container provides a generally frustoconical single cavity for snugly sheathing a flower pot. The container is specifically dimensioned sheath a flower pot so as either (a) to leave therebeneath, a surplus of film in an transition zone which is concealable under the flower pot, or (b) form a hexagonal gusset in the bottom. The container is made from two flat panels of heat-sealable film, each shaped in the general form of a trapezium; or from a single web folded double. The lower portion of the container is ornamentally imprinted along a border extending beneath a generally lateral line above the longitudinal axis of the web; and, with a marker in the upper portion, identifies the contents, or provides instructions for their use or care. When the cavity is distended by being partially filled, the entire container, except for a transition zone, presents a smoothly arcuate surface of the frustum of a cone.

Abstract: Sheets and rolls of sheets with labels having multiple choice blocks and information areas corresponding to the choice blocks. The sheets include a closure bonding material for securing the sheets around items to be wrapped. The labels are detachably connected to the sheets with an adhesive, a perforation or a tear line. Spots of closure bonding material may be placed on the labels to hold the labels in a wrapped position. The information areas typically include data which may be selected to describe the source, type and characteristics of the items to be wrapped in the sheets. The sheets may also include detachable sleeves for protecting wrapped items during shipping and handle areas which may be punched out of the sheets for grasping the wrapped items. The handle areas may also contain information similar to that on the detachable labels. Sheets having labels with choice blocks may also be used for forming flower pots or flower pot covers.

Abstract: A method for making a packet mailer includes the steps of applying wet glue patterns to a sheet, then folding that sheet and perforating the sheet to form a packet mailer that includes an outer enclosure with at least two open ends and at least one inner closure.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the registration of printed matter during the manufacture of bags on fixed-size bag formation equipment, from a continuous web of a substantially non-stretchable material. Printed matter, printed upon the continuous web at regularly-spaced intervals, includes a plurality of periodically spaced reference markers. While a finishing drum propels the continuous web in a direction of flow emanating from a supply of web material, at a substantially constant speed, feed rollers, positioned upstream from the finishing drum, propel the continuous web at a variable speed, relative to the substantially constant speed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for maintaining the confidentiality of information contained in a printed document is accomplished by enclosing the document in an envelope, or similar enclosure, before the document is discharged from the apparatus. The apparatus generally includes: a printer, which may be a facsimile machine, photocopier, or computer printer; a document positioner for positioning the document, so that the document may be enclosed in an envelope; and a document encloser, which encloses the document in the envelope so that the document may later be removed from the envelope for viewing only by the intended recipient. The functions and sequencing of the apparatus are controlled by a suitable control system. A label printer, for printing the name of the intended recipient on the envelope, or the other desired information, may also be included.

Abstract: Fine paper that is sized with a 2-oxetanone alkaline sizing agent and that does not encounter machine feed problems in high speed converting or reprographic machines, including continuous forms bond paper and adding machine paper, processes for converting the paper into envelopes, continuous forms bond paper and adding machine paper, and paper products of the processes.

Abstract: A color brochure with integral return mailer includes a single piece of paper which is folded along three fold lines to define four panels and eight panel sides. One side of the piece of paper is imprinted in color and the other side is imprinted in black and white only. On the color side, the first two adjacent panel sides are printed as a full bleed double panel color display, the panel side immediately below the full bleed display is imprinted with a reply form which may also include color, and the last panel side on the color side is imprinted with the first page color display. On the black and white side, the first panel side is imprinted with a business reply prepaid postage and return address, the second panel side is printed with the back page display and the last two panel sides are left blank. When the blank panel sides are folded to face each other, an envelope pocket is created and the blank panel sides are sealed at their edges in a conventional way.

Abstract: A method of preparing items to be mailed, in which periodically at least one main document is inserted into an envelope by way of a mail preparation system comprising an inserter station. A printing is printed through use of a printer on an envelope, which printing corresponds to a given main document. In accordance with the invention the printed envelope is fed from the printer to the inserter station, where the given main document is inserted into the printed envelope that corresponds to that main document. Furthermore a system for preparing items to be mailed comprises a printer, an envelope supply path and an inserter station connected thereto. In accordance with the invention the printer (6) is connected to the envelope supply path (5), in such a way that the envelopes can be fed from the printer (6) along the envelope supply path (5) to the inserter station (2).

Abstract: A flat trapezoidal container provides a generally frustoconical bag with a single cavity when at least partially filled with a pulverulent material such as soil which may have a live plant growing therein, or comestible goods such as popcorn and other snacks which rely heavily upon spur-of-the-moment purchases by a customer who must first be visually attracted to the goods, thereafter be visually convinced of their freshness, and have the opportunity to smell and/or touch the goods prior to purchasing them. The container may also be specifically dimensioned to snugly sheath a flower pot so as to leave therebeneath, a surplus of film in an empty transition zone which is concealable under the flower pot. The container is made from two flat panels of heat-sealable film, each shaped as a trapezium; or from a single web folded double.

Abstract: A system and method for constructing sealed printed packages and one-piece mailers provides fixedly applying printing toner to predetermined locations upon a first part of a face of a printable sheet. The sheet is then folded so that a second part of the face overlies the first part which includes the locations having the toner thereon. The toner is then sealed so that the first and second parts are joined together. The toner may comprise a heat activated xerographic powdered toner. The second part of the face may include toner at locations that overlap the toner upon the first part and sealing may involve preheating of the toner prior to folding and then applying additional heat and pressure to the toner by means, for example, of rollers subsequent to folding. The sheet may then be cooled.

Abstract: A single sheet business form construction printable in an impact or a non-impact printer includes a base sheet of face stock having a front, a back, a top, a bottom, and first and second sides. The base sheet is adapted to receive a first line of weakening in a first desired location extending adjacent and parallel to the first side to define a first tear strip on the base sheet between the first desired location and the first side. The base sheet is adapted to receive a second line of weakening in a second desired location extending adjacent and parallel to the second side to define a second tear strip on the base sheet between the second desired location and the second side. A first transverse line of weakening is intermediate and parallel the top and the bottom and extends between the first and second desired locations. A lateral strip of adhesive is parallel to the first transverse line of weakening between the transverse line of weakening and the bottom.

Abstract: A package having a separable overlay is formed by a high speed web roll manufacturing method and adapted for multiple marketing of retail goods. The package has at least three layered sheets of flexible material, the outermost sheet being quickly and easily removable from the remainder of the package without disruption thereof. The package may thus be converted from one for marketing goods under a label of a seasonal or special nature to a package for marketing goods under a label of a general or everyday nature, to thereby extend the profitable shelf-life of the package.

Abstract: An envelope machine which makes two envelopes at once. One web is used up to a relatively advanced point in the envelope forming process to simultaneously form two envelopes. At a terminal portion of the envelope processing, the web is cut lengthwise to form two envelopes. The device also includes improved structure for maintaining uniform the tension on the web. This need for uniform tension is made more prevalent by the thickness of the web which must be used to form two envelopes in parallel. The structure of the present invention which maintains uniform the thickness of the web is formed herein by a dancer roll which moves in a longitudinal fashion in cooperation with movement of other associated rolls. Whenever the dancer roll reaches one of its stopping points, it sets off a limit switch which operates a piston to change the type of moving being applied to the dancer roles.

Abstract: In making the product, the manufacturer coats a longitudinal band of a web with a release coating. A longitudinal pressure-sensitive adhesive strip is applied in a longitudinal band on the web. Transverse glue lines are provided and the web is longitudinally folded, bringing two portions of the web into face-to-face contact. As a result, the transverse glue lines define individual envelope pockets and the release-coated surface on the first web portion becomes applied to the longitudinal adhesive strip on the second web portion. At the same time, the release-coated band of the first web portion is longitudinally severed from the remainder of the first web portion, thereby creating a separate peel-off strip removably covering the band of pressure-sensitive adhesive. The peel-off strip is manufactured while the envelope is being manufactured, and out of the same paper or paper-like material. The manufacturer can print, e.g.

Abstract: A T-shirt type grocery bag having a tear-off coupon provided during manufacture. An endless tube of blown thermoplastic is collapsed and printed, including printing for the coupon indicia. The bag is "W" folded forming side for the to-be-formed bag. The folded tube is heat sealed and cut, forming sealed incremental folded tubes. Cutting operations form a bag bottom and produce paired handles on opposing sides of an opening. The definition of this opening also provides a coupon proximate the bag opening. Preferably, the coupon formed lies between the W-folds and its orientation does not permit interference with a bag dispensing structure, such as tabs and wickets. Other embodiments include coupons for thermoplastic bags lacking paired handles and coupons for bags lacking some of the dispensing structures.

Abstract: A sheet material advancer includes a base frame with a pair of spaced-apart end plates projecting from the frame. A first cylinder is mounted between the end plates and will redirect a sheet of material from a generally vertical position to a horizontal orientation. A reciprocating cylinder is operably mounted on the base frame parallel to the first cylinder and is operable between a home position adjacent the first cylinder and an extended position spaced a predetermined distance from the first cylinder. The sheet material extends from the first cylinder around the second cylinder and then to an uptake. Pneumatic cylinders are mounted on the base frame and connected to the reciprocating cylinder so as to selectively move the reciprocating cylinder between the home and extended positions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for high speed pouch or bag making from thin, extensible heat-sensitive thermoplastic film webs in which the method is applied to a continuously moving web and sealing is achieved at temperatures below the softening temperatures of the film or sealing interfaces. The method of forming an open pouch comprising the steps of continuously pulling an elongated web of pouch forming material at a constant speed along a pouch making path which extends continuously through a web slitting station, a web coating station, a web collating station, an Electron Beam curing station and a web cutting station. An elongated web is slit into first and second webs at the slitting station, a pattern of E.B. curable adhesive is applied to a first surface of the first web as it is pulled continuously through the web coating station to render the first surface bondable at a seal pattern and non-bondable in the area of the storage compartment when subjected to Electron Beam radiation.

Abstract: A machine for making plastic bags from plastic film utilizes a rotatable drum having an adjustable diameter. The drum is constructed of a plurality of slats and includes a gear mechanism adapted for infinite variation of the drum diameter between a first smaller diameter and second larger diameter. A sealing blanket is provided for the drum and is automatically adjusted for different drum diameters to provide proper tension of the film as it passes around the expandable drum. The gear mechanism is operated manually or automatically by a motor mounted in the drum and can alter the drum diameter while the machine is running.A chill roll, a rotary handle hole punching unit, a perforator/cutter station and phase variators are also included. When the machine is used to make bags having printed material thereon, a comparator unit may also be used.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for high speed pouch or bag making from thin, extensible heat-sensitive thermoplastic film webs or multiple webs of paper, film and foil in which the seal pattern may be simple or complex sealing and in which the method is applied to a continuously moving web and sealing is achieved at temperatures below the softening temperatures of the film or the sealing interfaces. A method of forming an open pouch comprising the steps of continuously pulling an elongated web of pouch forming material at a constant speed along a pouch making path which extends continuously through a web coating station, a web collating station, an Electron Beam curing station and a web cutting station. A pattern of E.B.

Abstract: A method for producing mass quantities of discrete envelope and letter assemblies in a continuous operation, each of which includes an envelope and a separate letter having a business-fold disposed within the envelope, both formed from the same single sheet of material, and enabling the producer to print a personalized letter upon the sheet prior to the formation of the envelope assembly. The highly desirable end result which is attained is that the completed letter is in a business-letter-fold and the sheet moves continuously forward as the assembly is formed, such that the salutory heading of the letter opens to view when the letter is withdrawn from the envelope, and the signatory panel is folded between the salutation panel and the intermediate portion of the letter. The method is capable of continuous operation inasmuch as each sheet continuously moves in the same direction throughout each of the steps of the method.

Abstract: A composite mailing wrapper suitable for use with a catalog or magazine is produced from an integral web and comprises front and rear cover sheets joined along a longitudinal fold line to which is detachably connected at least one preformed reply envelope, and optionally, at least one response device which is detachably connected to the envelope flap(s). When assembled to the catalog the envelope(s) and optional response device(s) are contained within the fold of the cover sheets. All of the elements comprising the composite wrapper can be personalized without risk of mismatching as they are produced from an integral web and are not detached from each other during manufacture.

Abstract: A two-way mailing envelope formed from a single blank having generally rectangular front and rear panels integrally joined together along an upper panel fold line. A first closure flap is integrally joined along a first flap fold line to the lower edge of the front panel. The rear panel is shorter than the front panel and a second closure flap integrally joined along a second flap fold line to the lower edge of the rear panel. Mailing address indicia are provided on the front side of the envelope in a mailing address read area and oriented to be right side up when the panel fold line is at the top. Return address indicia are provided on the front side of the envelope and oriented to be right side up when the panel fold line is at the top. During the initial mailing, the second closure flap is tucked into the envelope and the first closure flap on the lower edge of the front panel is folded upwardly and sealed to the rear panel of the envelope.

Abstract: A mailer is prepared using laser electronic printing with variable data and digitally stored data. The sheet fed Xerox 8700 and 9700 laser printer, for instance, is limited to a width of 11" which necessitates a prefolding of the mailer blank to a length of 14", passing the prefolded blank through the laser printer with the longitudinal axis of the blank extending laterally of the path of feed, arranging the blank such that the 11" printing area will effectively cover the area of the blank to be printed using the digital data and the variable data. A computer communicates with the laser printer for providing individual variable data and form-type digitally stored data. A folder and gluer is provided for folding the blank into a suitable mailer.