US3382778A
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Method and apparatus for interleaving inserts during the envelope making process
Assignee: Tension Envelope Corp
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Filing: 1966-02-01
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1986-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene B Berkowitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:51
CPC Classifications
B; B31; B31B; B31B70/00; B65; B65B; B65B5/00; B65B5/02; B31B2150/00; B31B2160/00; B31B2160/10; B31B2170/00; B31B2170/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A METHOD OF FORMING ENVELOPES AND INTERLEAVING AN INSERT THEREWITH IN THE ENVELOPE MAKING PROCESS, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: (A) CONVEYING AN ENVELOPE BLANK HAVING A CLOSURE FLAP AND WHILE SO CONVEYING, (B) FORMING SAID BLANK INTO AN ENCLOSURE POCKET, (C) PLACING AN INSERT ADJACENT SAID ENCLOSURE POCKET, (D) FOLDING SAID CLOSURE FLAP INTO CONTACTING RELATION WITH SAID INSERT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
58 words
A METHOD OF FORMING ENVELOPES AND INTERLEAVING AN INSERT THEREWITH IN THE ENVELOPE MAKING PROCESS, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: (A) CONVEYING AN ENVELOPE BLANK HAVING A CLOSURE FLAP AND WHILE SO CONVEYING, (B) FORMING SAID BLANK INTO AN ENCLOSURE POCKET, (C) PLACING AN INSERT ADJACENT SAID ENCLOSURE POCKET, (D) FOLDING SAID CLOSURE FLAP INTO CONTACTING RELATION WITH SAID INSERT.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
70 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING ENVELOPES AND INTERLEAVING AN INSERT THEREWITH, SAID ENVELOPE BEING FORMED FROM A BLANK INCLUDING A CLOSURE FLAP, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A FRAME, (B) CONVEYING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME FOR CONVEYING THE ENVELOPE BLANK ALONG A PATH THROUGH AN ENVELOPE BLANK FOLDING SECTION, (C) MEANS ON SAID FRAME AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CONVEYING MEANS FOR FORMING AN ENVELOPE ENCLOSURE POCKET FROM SAID ENVELOPE BLANK,
Claim 4
Independent Claim
70 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING ENVELOPES AND INTERLEAVING AN INSERT THEREWITH, SAID ENVELOPE BEING FORMED FROM A BLANK INCLUDING A CLOSURE FLAP, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A FRAME, (B) CONVEYING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME FOR CONVEYING THE ENVELOPE BLANK ALONG A PATH THROUGH AN ENVELOPE BLANK FOLDING SECTION, (C) MEANS ON SAID FRAME AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CONVEYING MEANS FOR FORMING AN ENVELOPE ENCLOSURE POCKET FROM SAID ENVELOPE BLANK,
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |