Abstract: A single web is printed in side-by-side relation with variable and non-variable information forming document and envelope web portions. The web is split longitudinally and the document web portion is cut to form discrete documents. Each document is folded about transverse foldlines to form a folded document and rotated 90.degree. for registration with matching envelope portions on the envelope web. Glue lines are applied to the envelope web. The envelope web is then plow-folded along both margins to form first and second flaps overlying and containing the document within the envelope portion of the envelope web. The glue lines are sealed to one another and excess envelope web material between adjacent envelopes is removed whereby envelopes containing documents sealed within the envelopes and forming mailers are provided.

Abstract: From a web of paper a mailing item (10) comprising envelope and contents is printed personalized on a first conveying section (2) in individual stations. After being turned over the web of paper is supplemented, where necessary, by further paper parts, it then being cut to contour laterally and provided with side flaps folded inwards for the envelope. After this, the cut-to-size item is parted as a unit from the web of paper by a cross-cutter (43) and the contents folded on themselves transversely as well as on the cut-to-size item for the envelope. This unit is then diverted at right angles to a second conveying section (3) in which the cover sheets of the envelope are folded open with interposition of the contents, the cover sheets thereby being secured to each other by the side flaps. After this, the envelope opening is closed by the closing flap.

Abstract: There is provided a separable multiple ply envelope assembly or mailer and process for making same having superimposed outerplies adhered together at their peripheral edges so as to form an envelope and including at least one extractible insert sheet formed from a respective inner ply, and a removable tear-off stub portion along at least one side or face of the assembly to which a corresponding side of the envelope and the insert are both attached, characterized in that the insert sheet is folded prior to its insertion between, and adherence together of the outer plies. Processes for constructing such an assembly are also disclosed.

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: 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: The disclosure relates to the forming and printing of paper products, particularly paper products such as self-mailers, made from a moving web of paper which is printed on a continuous forms press and folded and glue sealed in one pass through a folder. The disclosed self-mailer includes a return order envelope. The self-mailer is printed on stock of a size and thickness to conform to postal regulations with both sides of the stock being printed, perforated on press to enable tear-off of the return portion of the self-mailer, scored to enable folding, and provided with a mailing window as a continuous form. Laser printing is used for subsequent application of an individual's name and address.

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: The present invention provides an apparatus for producing a shipping form characterized by a folding mechanism, a cutting off mechanism, an aligning and feeding mechanism, a form inserting mechanism and a cutting mechanism.

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: Direct mail articles comprise an outer envelope containing a pre-formed reply envelope, detachable reply devices, such as coupons and a reply card, and optionally, one or more separate enclosure sheets. The reply envelope is provided with a plurality of apertured pockets adapted to receive at least one of the reply devices, where the apertures permit visual or machine sorting of the sealed envelopes based on the presence or absence of a particular reply device in a particular pocket. Methods of preparing personalized, finished articles from one or more integral sheets or webs are described.

Abstract: Envelopes and letter sheets are mounted on a continuous carrier in such a manner that they alternate and are continuously shingled. The envelope flaps are first affixed to the carrier sheet, with the envelopes in an open position and with their flap folds adjacent and parallel to infolds between carrier sheet panels. The letter sheets are then affixed to the same panels, with the free end of each sheet extending across both an outfold and the next infold. When the carrier sheet is fanfolded, each envelope closes over the top margin of the following letter sheet, and the lower margin of each letter sheet extends across the upper margin of the following envelope.

Abstract: An improved machine and method of making and folding an insert and a personalized envelope therefor.

Abstract: A number of bill paying envelopes for use in making periodic payments are removably affixed to a continuous prefolded web which carries the envelopes through a computer controlled printer wherein confidential account information is printed on the inside surface of the envelope flap, the web being subsequently folded to provide a flat booklet of said envelopes.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing articles suitable for mailing, comprising an outer envelope containing at least one enclosure and a pre-formed return envelope, wherein the outer envelope, enclosure and pre-formed reply envelope are prepared from one or more integral sheets.

Abstract: A double envelope construction comprised of one envelope inside another envelope is formed in one pass on an envelope folding machine by providing a pre-cut envelope blank and a paper blank of smaller size than the envelope blank, adhering the paper blank to the envelope blank by means of fugitive adhesive, applying remoistenable seal gum to the flap portion of the envelope blank, drying the seal gum, and scoring the adhered together envelope and paper blanks at predetermined locations and folding the scored blanks while applying adhesive to predetermined areas thereof to form an outer envelope from the envelope blank and an inner envelope inside the outer envelope from the paper blank. The envelope blank or the paper blank, or both, may be preprinted prior to being fed to the envelope folding machine or may be printed by a printer in-line with the envelope folding machine.

Abstract: An envelope insert for a magazine has a uniform double thickness of sheet material throughout so that a plurality of envelope inserts can be stacked evenly for automatic insertion into magazines. The envelope insert is comprised of substantially coextensive first and second sheets which have superposed edges. The first sheet has a perforation line which is spaced from the end of the first sheet, and the second sheet has a perforation line which is located between the end of the sheet and the perforation line of the first sheet to provide a flap portion on the first sheet between the perforation line of the first sheet and the perforation line of the second sheet. The flap portion is provided with adhesive so that it can be folded over the second sheet and secured thereto after the sheets are torn along the perforation lines.

Abstract: An improved machine and method of making and folding an insert and a personalized envelope therefor.